SAGA 2020 River Cruise Collection

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included on all 2020 river cruises

Low £99pp deposit book by April 30, 2019 June 2019-November 2020

Launching our new collection of river cruises for 2020 Inside the following pages you’ll find a fantastic range of cruises for 2020, all of which now include our VIP door-to-door travel service. Whether you want to discover the fairy-tale castles of the Rhine, the quaint towns and villages of the Elbe or France, the vineyards of the Douro or the incredible landscapes of Vietnam, there’ll be something to suit you.

To see our full range of 2020 river cruises visit saga.co.uk/rivers2020

Cruise to Oporto, page 142

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VIP door-to-door travel service

included on all 2020 river cruises With our VIP door-to-door travel service you can take the hassle out of travelling to your departure point and relax knowing that everything is taken care of. Choose from: •A chauffeur service from your home^ to the airport or departure point or •S tandard class rail travel from your local station to your departure point or •C omplimentary parking at the airport if you prefer to drive yourself.

See page 155 for more details

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Travel insurance is included with all of our overseas holidays, so you’re ready for whatever is on the horizon Whatever you’ve got in mind for your holiday you can enjoy it all the more knowing you’ve got Saga Holidays Travel Insurance at the ready.

The optional travel insurance includes: • Cancellation cover up to £7,500 • Medical emergency cover of up to £5 million • Baggage cover up to £1,500 And covers most pre-existing medical conditions too.

Cruise the Dutch Waterways, page 16

Our Brexit Promise: Book any holiday or cruise departing in 2019 by April 30, 2019 and we guarantee the price of your holiday will not be increased once booked (unless you amend your booking). This is a limited-time guarantee that supersedes any conflicting price terms in Saga’s booking conditions relating to Brexit.

This offer applies to new bookings only. We reserve the right to amend all offers at any time without notice.

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We include more than anyone else VIP door-to-door travel service^ now included on all 2020 river cruises

Included travel insurance§ on all holidays

Fly from your local airport No-fly cruises available A choice of exclusive ships with a host of extras on board Included excursions and stays in famous cities Saga Cruise Host, Assistant and Saga entertainers available on all ships*

Free cabin upgrade

on selected 2020 river cruises aboard Amadeus Royal, MS Carmen, MS Bellejour and Dutch Melody – book by April 15, 2019

LOW £99PP DEPOSIT

book by April 30, 2019

SAVE UP TO £500PP see inside for details

^Please note: You could be sharing your journey with up to three (or very occasionally five) other Saga passengers in one of our larger MPVs. §Optional travel insurance underwritten by Great Lakes Insurance SE, UK Branch, or a reduction if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. Cover will be subject to a few medical questions. *Except aboard Johannes Brahms which has a Cruise Host only. To avoid disappointment, it’s always best to book early because holidays can sell out fast and prices sometimes increase. Prices were correct at time of going to print in March 2019 and should be used as a guide. See page 155 for more details.

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Introducing our celebrity guests We’re delighted to be welcoming a variety of special celebrity guests on selected cruise departures. You can find out more on the individual cruise pages.

Tom Hart Dyke English horticulturalist, author and plant hunter, Tom Hart Dyke shot to international prominence in March 2000 when he and his travelling companion were captured by guerrilla factions in the Cambodian jungle and held captive for nine months. Since his release he has designed the World Garden of Plants located at his family seat of Lullingstone Castle, Eynsford, Kent.

Talks: Tom will be giving three talks on the story of his capture and subsequent plant hunting expeditions.

Floral Delights of Holland departing April 23, 2020 page 18

Martin Hughes Games Martin is one of the UK’s most popular and respected naturalists and zoologists and best known as one of the presenters of the BBC’s highly successful live shows Springwatch, Autumnwatch and Winterwatch.

Martin trained as a zoologist and gained a BSc in Zoology before joining the BBC Natural History Unit in 1978. He moved to BBC Science and Features in 1979 and returned to the Natural History Unit in 1988 as a series producer and Head of Development until 2007. Here he produced long and short films and series of documentaries.

Talks: With dramatic video footage, stunning photos and compelling stories, Martin will give three talks on his experiences of being a naturalist and zoologist.

Delta Discovery departing April 23, 2020 page 84

Dr Mark Baldwin After Dr Mark Baldwin graduated from Cambridge, he worked on a variety of engineering projects, before lecturring in the Civil Engineering Department at Imperial College, London. He moved to Shropshire to grow a book-selling and publishing business, when a chance encounter with a book about the Engima machine piqued his interest and grew over the next 20 years to him becoming one of the world’s foremost experts in the history, human story, and workings of the machine.

Talks: Dr Mark Baldwin’s three talks will be about the Allied Codebreakers.

Romance of the Rhine and Main (first seven nights) departing April 30, 2020, page 38 Across Europe (first seven nights) departing April 30, 2020 page 106

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Terry Waite, CBE An English humanitarian and author, Terry Waite was an envoy for the Church of England and was kidnapped and held captive in Lebanon from 1987 to 1991. Before his release in November 1991 he was frequently blindfolded, beaten and subjected to mock executions.

He lived much of the time chained to a radiator, suffered desperately from asthma and was transported in a giant refrigerator as his captors moved him.

Talks: Terry Waite gives three talks on his perspective of world affairs founded on open communication, cooperation and a deep understanding of diverse cultures.

Best of the Rhine departing April 9, 2020 page 50 From Amsterdam to the Swiss Peaks departing April 9, 2020 page 54 Prague and Danube departing July 13 2019 page 78 Historic Cities of Europe departing July 10 2019 page 104

Martin Bell, OBE Martin Bell OBE is one of the best-known and most highly regarded names in British television journalism and has covered foreign assignments in more than 90 countries and eleven wars. Martin is a British UNICEF Ambassador, a former broadcast war reporter and former independent politician who became the member of Parliament (MP) for Tatton from 1997 to 2001. He is sometimes known as ‘the man in the white suite’.

Talks: Martin will give three talks that reflect his experiences in reporting from around the World.

Romantic Rhineland departing August 1, 2020 page 44 Prague and Danube departing August 23, 2019 page 78 Historic Cities of Europe departing August 20, 2019 page 104

Oz Clark Oz Clarke is one of the world’s leading wine experts, whose formidable reputation is based on his extensive wine knowledge. His passion for the subject dates from his student days at Oxford University, where he won tasting competitions at a precociously early age. Since then his tasting skills have won him an international reputation and he is acknowledged as having one of the finest palates of anyone writing about wine today.

Talk: Oz will give three talks on wine.

Majesty of the middle Rhine departing August 15, 2020 page 56

John Suchet John Suchet presents the flagship morning programme on Classic FM. Before joining Classic FM, John was best known as one of the country’s most popular television newscasters and reporters, and as an ITN reporter he covered major world events, including the Iran revolution.

Since leaving the world of television news, John now devotes his time to his lifelong hobby, classical music, and in particular to the life and work of Beethoven. He has published six books on the great composer.

Talks: John will give three talks on Beethoven, Mozart and Strauss.

Beethoven Cruise departing October 19, 2020 page 30

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5 NIGHTS FROM £799PP on the Springtime in

Holland cruise – see page 16

Experience a holiday that’s perfect for you…

All Inclusive

Special Interest cruises

If you’re looking for exceptional value for money, our all-inclusive river cruises are a great choice. You’ll be surprised by just how much is included in the price – from a free bar open up to 15 hours a day, to selected excursions.

Whether you want to listen to Beethoven as you cruise the Rhine (page 32) or discover the floral delights of the Dutch Waterways (page 20), we have a great selection of Special Interest itineraries to indulge your life-long passion or brand-new hobby.

Featuring an expert host and tailored included excursions and events, you’ll find these holidays fun, informative and a great way to meet friends who share your interests.

Find out more at saga.co.uk/special-interests

Travel solo with us More than a fifth of our customers travel solo with us, that’s why we offer a variety of departures reserved exclusively for solo travellers. These cruises are an excellent way to meet new people, or simply enjoy a little ‘me’ time. It’s always best to book early to be in with the best chance of securing the cabin and departure of your choice. We are proud to won Best for Solo Travellers (ocean or river) at the 2019 Wave Awards. Find out more at saga.co.uk/solos

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Unique experiences With a choice of great optional excursions you can get under the skin of the places you are visiting and enjoy the local food and culture. Please see the holiday pages for details.

The world is waiting to meet you

Cruise the beautiful Rhine, page 32

DUTCH AND BELGIUM WATERWAYS PAGE 14 RHINE AND HER TRIBUTARIES PAGE 30 THE DANUBE PAGE 72 SEE MORE OF EUROPE PAGE 106 THE ELBE, ODER AND GERMA N WATERWAYS PAGE 124 THE DOURO PAGE 140

Combine your cruise with a stay in a famous city, with our unique Cruise & Stay holidays Sometimes a few hours in a city such as Vienna, Berlin or Prague isn’t quite long enough, which is why we created our Cruise & Stay holidays. You can combine your relaxing river cruise with a two or three-night stay in a handpicked hotel conveniently located within easy reach of the city centre or major attractions, giving you the freedom to explore the city at your leisure. Due to their popularity, we’ve expanded this collection further to include even more cities.

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Please note: Excursions that we include as part of our holiday package are conducted in English via English speaking guides or headsets where necessary.

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Welcome aboard our exclusive ships, and explore Europe’s most popular rivers We’ve chartered ships exclusively for our customers for a number of years, and they’ve proven to be a popular addition to our collection. As we have total control over the itineraries, menus and entertainment, you can enjoy a sociable atmosphere designed with you in mind as you travel with like-minded guests.

You can find out more about our ships at saga.co.uk/exclusive-ships

FREE Wi-Fi on all ships Filia Rheni II hhhh

Spacious, well-appointed and popular with previous guests • Itineraries along the Dutch and Belgian Waterways, the Rhine and her tributaries and the Danube • French balconies on the Upper Deck • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner • Sauna and exercise equipment on board • Quietvox Audio System headsets on excursions, providing excellent sound quality See page 149 for more details.

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Amadeus Royal hhhh Amadeus Classic hhhh Impressive facilities and delicious cuisine

•E xploring the Rhine and her tributaries, Dutch and Belgian Waterways and Danube • French balconies on the Strauss and Mozart Decks • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board •W ine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner •Q uietvox Audio System headsets on excursions, providing excellent sound quality See pages 148 for more details.

Douro Queen hhhh A floating taste of luxury on the Douro

•T he ideal ship for cruises along the Douro • Balconies on the Upper Deck • I nviting pool on the Sun Deck • I ncludes excursions on all cruises •A ll inclusive on selected departures See page 150 for more details.

Meet the team We are incredibley proud of our on-board team, from the Saga Cruise Hosts and Assistants to the talented entertainers.

We are one of the only cruise agents to have our own teams on board and they are an integral part of your experience*.

They are local experts who can book private transfers, make reservations and give you the information you need to explore independently or in a group.

They are there to make sure everything runs smoothly during you cruise and you enjoy a seamless service. Find out more at saga.co.uk/meettheteam

Exclusive departures We also offer exclusive departures aboard a variety of other ships, including MS Princess, MS Mistral, MS Fluvius and MS Natalia – see the holiday pages for more details.

Take a 360º tour You can find out what life is like on boardour ships and enjoy a 360º tour of our exclusive ships at saga.co.uk/exclusive-ships

Quietvox Audio System headsets

MS Carmen hhhh A compact ship which has been recently refurbished

• Exploring the Rhine, Main and Moselle rivers • Light and airy public areas • Upper deck cabins have floor-to-ceiling windows and Juliet balconies • Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner • Carries a maximum of 138 passengers • Quietvox Audio System headsets on excursions, providing excellent sound quality See page 149 for more details.

Johannes Brahms hhh+

An elegant, compact ship ideal for first time cruisers •C ruising along the Elbe, Oder, Polish and German waterways •E xplores routes that larger vessels cannot •A ll inclusive on selected cruises •C arries a maximum of 80 passengers •Q uietvox Audio System headsets on excursions, providing excellent sound quality See page 152 for more details.

We include Quietvox Audio System headsets for you to use on all included and optional excursions on Filia Rheni II, Johannes Brahms, Amadeus Classic, MS Carmen and Amadeus Royal.

These headsets make it easy to hear the tour guide and are light, easy to use and provide excellent sound quality.

Plus, Quietvox interactive maps are also available in many ports for you to use for independent self-guiding tours.

Complimentary tea and coffee on board All of our exclusive ships provide complimentary tea or coffee on board – the perfect accompaniment as you sit back and enjoy the passing scenery.

*Except aboard Johannes Brahms which has a Cruise Host only. Please note: On river cruise departures which are exclusive to Saga guests, the group size will generally be between about 40 and 140 guests depending on the size of the ship. On river cruise departures where Saga guests will be travelling with other guests, the group size could vary from very low numbers up to about 100 guests depending on the size of the ship and the itinerary.

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Six inspiring new cruises for 2020 We are delighted to introduce six brand new river cruises to our collection, which have all been carefully crafted to meet your high expectations.

Andre Rieu in Maastricht Travel to Andre Rieu’s birthplace, Maastricht – one of the most underrated cities in the Netherlands – and see him perform in the open-air.

This tour takes in some new destinations for Saga as we head down the Meuse and Albert Canal and visit Antwerp and the delta. Discover Kampen and Hoorn and cruise through Rotterdam’s harbour.

See page 28 for details.

Beethoven on the Rhine John Suchet will join you for this six-night cruise that celebrates the life of Beethoven during the 250th anniversary of his birth. Combine classical performances both ashore and on board with a visit to his birthplace in Bonn. The scenic middle Rhine will provide the perfect backdrop for your cruise.

See page 32 for details.

Castles and Fables of the Rhine This classic Rhine cruise combines the beautiful scenery of the middle Rhine, with its myriad castles, vine-clad slopes and Lorelei rock, with a number of fascinating towns like Bonn, Koblenz, Mainz and Cologne. Cruise into the heart of the Alsace and explore Strasbourg, Colmar and Obernai.

See page 38 for details.

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A taste of the Danube This new cruise combines the stunning Wachau Valley with its abbeys and vineyards, three elegant capital cities, and some of the region’s most picturesque wine towns. This cruise is a great choice if you have never cruised the Danube before.

See page 88 for details.

Discover the Danube Delta The Danube Delta is the best-preserved delta in Europe and a haven for wildlife. On this cruise you can enjoy two trips out into the delta on smaller vessels, which are designed to get right into the heart of the wildlife away from the routes of larger vessels. Sail into the Black Sea and enjoy two nights in Bucharest.

See page 86 for details.

Grand Cruise of the Elbe Cruise almost the entire length of the Elbe from Hamburg, by the sea, to Prague in the heart of Bohemia. Discover the lower Elbe’s nature reserves and biospheric reserves; the middle section with its fascinating towns and cities like Dresden and Meissen; cruise through the Saxon Swiss National Park; and visit Prague.

See page 136 for details.

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Visit beautiful Amsterdam, page 26

Historic Amsterdam

Known for its picturesque can als, narrow gabled houses, fantas tic museums, boutique shops and fascinating history, the cyc le-city of Amsterdam is a charming pla ce to visit and spend a few days. Visit the Anne Frank house, the Van Gogh Mus eum, the famous Rijksmuseum and Vondel park, and perhaps hire a bike and cycle around the city.

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DUTCH AND BELGIAN WATERWAYS From the windmills of Kinderdijk and the magnificent flower displays of Keukenhof Gardens, to the art galleries of Amsterdam and the historic houses of Ghent, there’s so much to see on these waterways.

Kinderdijk’s windmills Holland is famous for its windmills and at Kinderdijk you can see 19 UNESCO-protected windmills that are part of a unique complex that have kept the soil in this part of South Holland dry for nearly a thousand years. Learn about the history of the dykes, pumping stations and windmills and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

See traditional windmills, page 18

Keukenhof Gardens Known as the ‘Garden of Europe’, Keukenhof is one of the world’s largest flower gardens. Every year around seven million flower bulbs are planted in the 32-hectare park, and in spring, the garden comes alive with dazzling displays of tulips, daffodils and hyacinths.

Enjoy a walk around ‘the most beautiful spring garden in the world’.

See amazing floral displays, page 20

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Springtime in Holland Enjoy a springtime river cruise around the waterways of Holland, with a day in Keukenhof Gardens, a mooring in Hoorn and time to explore Amsterdam.

5 nights FULL BOARD from £799^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

aboard Rex Rheni hhh – please see page 148 for details

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Questions on an existing booking? Call FREE on 0800 50 60 66 or visit saga.co.uk/managemybooking

To find out more visit saga.co.uk/dutch

Your journey with us…

Picturesque Hoorn harbour

Discover the delights of Amsterdam

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UK to Amsterdam to Beverwijk. Travel by coach from Folkestone to Amsterdam via Eurotunnel or ferry and embark Rex Rheni. Enjoy a welcome reception and dinner as you spend the evening cruising to Beverwijk.

Enkhuizen to Hoorn. Discover picturesque Enkhuizen, a town made wealthy by its association with the Dutch East India Company. Depart at midday for Hoorn, where you can join an optional walking tour of the attractive harbour town where the founders of the Dutch East India Company resided as trade brought great wealth. Moor here in Hoorn overnight.

Day 2: Beverwijk to Zaandam. Gardeners! You'll love this included full-day excursion to world-renowned Keukenhof gardens, which are ablaze with colourful flowers each Spring. View flower and plant shows in the pavilions and pick up ideas for your own garden from themed gardens here.

Rejoin your ship at Zaandam this evening.

Day 3: Zaandam to Enkhuizen. This morning explore Zaandam independently or join an optional tour to see the the historic village of Zaanse Schans. See the traditional houses, workshops and reconstructed windmills for an idea of what it was like to live here in the 18th and 19th centuries.

This afternoon, cruise to Enkhuizen.

Day 5: Hoorn to Amsterdam. Sail to Amsterdam, arriving with an afternoon to explore. It's easy to make your own way around this compact and pedestrian-friendly city – perhaps explore the Royal Palace, discover the wealth of art in one of the museums or see Anne Frank House. Or join an optional city tour and a canal cruise that fits in as much sightseeing as possible!

Discover Zaandam Perhaps surprisingly, Zaandam has a small museum called Czar Peter House.

As part of his desire to familiarise himself with the best of Western European culture, the Russian Tsar visited Zaandam, then a world-famous centre of Dutch shipbuilding. He lodged in what was a labourer’s cottage built from ship timbers in 1632, visiting the town several more times. In the 18th and 19th centuries steps were taken to preserve the house and it is now sits safely inside a stone building!

Day 6: Amsterdam to UK. Disembark Rex Rheni after breakfast and return to the UK.

SAVE up to £100^ per person on selected departures and cabin grades when you book by April 15, 2019 Prices from: Apr 2, 2020 Apr 12 Apr 17 Passenger Deck 899 799 929 829 999 899 Main Deck 1149 1099 1179 1129 1249 1199 Promenade Deck 1129 1079 1159 1109 1229 1179 Cabins for sole occ. From: 119 1049 1179 1079 1249 1149 Cruise code RH036 Springtime in Holland. 5 nights. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. Other sole occupancy cabins available, subject to availability. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £20 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 155 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return travel from Folkestone to Amsterdam via Eurotunnel or ferry. Eurostar standard is available for a supplement departing from London St Pancras and Ebbsfleet to Brussels and onward by coach. Flights from Heathrow are also available for a supplement. To travel from your local airport or to take advantage of our flight and Eurostar upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please call for details.

Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.

To book see page 155 and call FREE on 0800 300 400 or visit saga.co.uk/rivers2020

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Keukenhof and The Hague Spend an inspiring day in a beautiful garden teeming with tulips, visit the 'city of peace' – The Hague – and arty Amsterdam on this scenic week-long cruise viewing wealthy trading towns, quaint villages and hard-working windmills…

7 nights FULL BOARD from £1249^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

aboard Amadeus Royal hhhh or MS Bellejour hhhh or MS Carmen hhhh – please see page 148 for details

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Your journey with us…

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UK to Haarlem. Travel by coach from Folkestone to Amsterdam, via Eurotunnel or ferry, and embark your ship. Enjoy a welcome reception and dinner on board.

Your ship departs early this evening for Haarlem, arriving around two hours later and mooring overnight.

Kampen to Enkhuizen. Cruise to Kampen and moor for the day. The town prospered as a member of the Hanseatic League and many fine buildings can still be seen in the historical centre. Alternatively, join an optional excursion to the pretty, car-free village of Giethoorn, the ‘Venice of the Netherlands’, where distinctive thatched houses line the canals. Cruise to Enkhuizen this evening and moor overnight.

Day 2: Haarlem. Look forward to an included full-day excursion to the wonderful Keukenhof gardens, ‘the most beautiful spring garden in the world!’ The first open-air exhibition, to promote the region’s bulb growers and flower exporters, was held here in 1949. Now the exhibition is an annual event lasting eight weeks.

Admire a dazzling array of tulips, daffodils and hyacinths and pick up ideas for your own garden. Your ship departs early evening and cruises overnight towards Gouda.

Day 3: Gouda to Kinderdijk. This morning travel to The Hague for an included tour. Discover beautiful squares, a huge market and historic buildings in the city that’s the seat of government, home to the Royal Family, and host to the United Nations. Your cruise continues to Kinderdijk. Moor here to view the 19 UNESCO-listed windmills and perhaps explore them on an optional excursion. Set sail this evening towards Arnhem.

Day 4: Arnhem. Arrive in Arnhem in the early hours. Explore independently or perhaps join an optional tour to see famous sights associated with the Battle of Arnhem, also known as Operation Market Garden, a 1944 battle and the subject of the epic war film A Bridge too Far. Depart Arnhem this late tonight.

Day 6: Enkhuizen to Hoorn. Enjoy some time to explore Enkhuizen, one of the wealthiest towns in Holland in the 17th century – the Dutch Golden Age. You’ll then have the afternoon in Hoorn to see the 16th and 17th-century town houses – the Dutch East India Company made it a wealthy trading town. Cruise overnight for Amsterdam.

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Keukenhof – the ‘Garden of Europe’ The world-renowned Keukenhof Park, ablaze with colourful flowers each Spring, is on land originally attached to a castle (which is opposite the current gardens) and used for hunting and growing herbs for the castle kitchen – hence the name which translates as 'kitchen garden'.

The first open-air exhibition, to promote the region's bulb growers and flower exporters, was held here in 1949. Now the exhibition is an annual event lasting eight weeks and featuring various events and themed displays. During your visit you can admire dazzling displays of millions of tulips, daffodils and hyacinths and visit flower and plant shows in the pavilions.

Of course, the tulip displays are weather dependent, but they're normally in bloom from mid-March to mid-May.

Amsterdam. Arrive in the early hours for a full day and night in the capital of the Netherlands. Compact and easy to explore on foot, it’s home to many interesting old and new buildings and world-class museums. Or you can explore by coach and canal boat on an optional sightseeing tour. An optional afternoon excursion visits the Katwoude Cheese Farm, the town of Edam and the fishing village of Volendam.

Day 8: Amsterdam to UK. Disembark your ship after breakfast for your return journey to the UK.

SAVE up to £150^ per person on selected cabin grades when you book by Apr 15, 2019 FREE CABIN UPGRADE from Haydn to Strauss deck on Amadeus Royal, from Lower to Middle deck on MS Bellejour and Main to Middle deck on MS Carmen when you book by Apr 15, 2019

Ship Amadeus Royal Ship MS Bellejour Ship MS Carmen Prices from: Mar 25, 2020 Prices from: Apr 2, 2020 Prices from: Apr 6, 2020 Apr 13 Haydn Deck 1299 Lower Deck 1299 Main Deck (Fwd) 1249 1249 Strauss Deck 1499 1299 Middle Deck, French balcony 1499 1299 Main Deck 1349 1349 Mozart Deck, French balcony 1849 1699 Upper Deck Deluxe, French balcony 1849 1699 Middle Deck 1549 1349 1549 1349 Mozart Deck Suite, French balcony 2099 1949 Cabins for sole occ from: 1749 1599 Upper Deck, French balcony 1749 1649 1749 1649 Cabins for sole occ from: 1849 1699 Cabins for sole occ from: 1549 1449 1549 1449 Cruise codes RH202 Cruise codes RH234 Cruise codes RH229 Keukenhof and The Hague. 7 nights. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. Other sole occupancy cabins are available, please call for details. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £20 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 155 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return coach travel from Folkestone to Amsterdam via Eurotunnel or ferry. Eurostar standard is available for a supplement departing from London St Pancras and Ebbsfleet to Brussels and onward by coach. Flights from Heathrow are also available for a supplement. To travel from your local airport or to take advantage of our flight and Eurostar upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please call for details.

Please note: RH202 Amadeus Royal follows a different itinerary- it does not visit Haarlem but does visit Rotterdam and Zwolle. RH234 Bellejour also follows a different itinerary - it does not visit Haarlem or Kinderdijk but does visit Rotterdam, Dordrecht and Zwolle. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.

To book see page 155 and call FREE on 0800 300 400 or visit saga.co.uk/rivers2020

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Floral Delights of Holland

7 nights FULL BOARD from £1049^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

Explore the glorious gardens of Keukenhof and Utrecht in spring, enjoy Haarlem’s famous Flower Parade and visit the Floralia flower show in Brussels.

aboard Rex Rheni or MS Bellejour – please see page 148 for details

All this included VIP door-to-door travel service – please call for details 20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner ●

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Keukenhof Gardens

Zaandam Haarlem Amsterdam Keukenhof Gardens Utrecht Utrecht Botanical Gardens

Waal Meuse

Appeltern Gardens

HOLLAND

Antwerp

BELGIUM The attractive waterfront of Haarlem

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Your journey with us…

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Day 5:

UK to Amsterdam. Travel by coach from Folkestone to Amsterdam via Eurotunnel or ferry and embark your ship. Enjoy a welcome reception and dinner before beginning your cruise later this evening.

Haarlem. Perhaps explore the city with its attractive market square, Grote Markt, home to an impressive 14th-century Town Hall and St Bavo’s church. This evening sail overnight towards Belgium.

Day 2:

Day 6:

Amsterdam to Zaandem. The day is yours to explore the city at your leisure or perhaps join an optional excursion to Amsterdam’s botanical gardens – one of the oldest in the world, or to Vondelpark – Amsterdam’s largest park.

Sail to Zaandem this evening for an overnight mooring.

Antwerp. Arrive in Antwerp and enjoy an included half-day excursion to the 16th annual Floralia Brussels flower show in the grounds and greenhouses of Groot-Bijgaarden Castle, with more than one million bulbs and nearly 400 types of tulips. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Your ship remains moored here until the early hours.

Day 3: Zaandam. Enjoy a full-day excursion to the famous Keukenhof gardens, also known as the ‘garden of Europe’. More than seven million bulbs fill the park with vibrant colour and fragrance at this annual exhibition lasting eight weeks, with dazzling displays of tulips, daffodils and hyacinths, plus flower and plant shows.

Please note: the tulip displays are weather dependent, but normally bloom from mid-March to mid-May.

Day 4: Zaandam to Haarlem. Cruise towards the beautiful city of Haarlem, arriving at lunch time. This evening the annual Flower Parade arrives in Haarlem, with its procession of floats carrying magnificent displays. Your ship remains moored here overnight.

Utrecht Botanical Gardens Originally called Hortus medicus, these gardens were first laid out in 1639 and are one of the oldest university gardens in the Netherlands. They were installed for students of medicine and played an important role in the development of systematic botany in the Netherlands.

The gardens incorporate several different areas, including a Rock Garden said to be one of Europe’s finest, Tropical Greenhouse, a Rare Plants area and an Outer Fort where marsh marigold and huge skunk cabbage flourish in the spring

Day 7: Antwerp to Utrecht to Amsterdam. Cruise to Utrecht, disembarking for a half-day trip to Utrecht Botanical Gardens.

Originally called Hortus medicus, the gardens were first laid out in 1639 and are one of the oldest university gardens in the Netherlands. Sail on this evening to moor in Amsterdam late tonight.

Day 8: Amsterdam to UK. Disembark after breakfast for your return journey to the UK.

SAVE up to £150^ per person on selected cabin grades and departures when you book by April 15, 2019 Ship Rex Rheni Ship MS Bellejour Prices from: Apr 22, 2020 Prices from: Apr 23, 2020 Passenger Deck 1199 1049 Lower Deck 1299 1149 Main Deck 1499 1399 Middle Deck, French balcony 1549 1449 Promenade Deck 1619 1519 Upper Deck Deluxe, French balcony 1799 1699 Cabins for sole occ from: 1599 1449 Cabins for sole occ from: 1749 1599 Cruise code AH294 Cruise code AH297 Floral Delights of Holland. 7 nights. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. Other sole occupancy cabins available, subject to availability. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £20 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 155 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return coach travel from Folkestone to Amsterdam via Eurotunnel or ferry. Eurostar standard is available for a supplement departing from London St Pancras and Ebbsfleet to Brussels and onward by coach. Flights from Heathrow are also available for a supplement. To travel from your local airport or to take advantage of our flight and Eurostar upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply),, please call for details.

The departure on board MS Bellejour (Holiday Code: AH297) follows a slightly different itinerary. Please call for details. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.

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Undiscovered Treasures of Holland On this unforgettable voyage, cruise the waterways of southern and northern Holland exploring traditional rural towns and historic maritime cities…

Windmills at Zaanse Schans

Leeuwarden, capital of Friesland

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The former fishing port of Enkhuizen

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SAVE up to £150 per person on selected cabin grades when you book by April 15, 2019

Free upgrade to Sonata Deck from Cantata Deck when you book by April 15, 2019

Itinerary at a glance Day 1:

UK to Amsterdam to Zaandam.

Day 2:

Zaandam to Lelystad.

Day 3:

Lelystad.

Day 4:

Lemmer to Sneek.

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Sneek to Leeuwarden.

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Leeuwarden to Harlingen.

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Harlingen to Oudeschild to Enkhuizen.

14 nights FULL BOARD from £2149^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £54 if not required§

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All this included

Day 8:

Enkhuizen to Hoorn.

Day 9:

Kampen to Deventer.

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Day 13: Rotterdam to Schoonhoven.

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Tour of Sneek

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Harlingen Oudeschild Zaanse Schans Windmill Village

Enkhuizen Hoorn

Zaandam Amsterdam Schoonhoven Rotterdam

Leeuwarden

Saga exclusive

Local flights

Sneek Lemmer Giethoorn Kampen Leylstad IJssel Deventer

De Lek

Kinderdijk Willemstad Middelburg

HOLLAND

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Your journey with us…

Go exploring in Sneek

See the Cube Houses in Rotterdam

Day 1:

Day 6:

Day 10:

UK to Amsterdam to Zaandam. Travel by coach from Folkestone to Amsterdam via Eurotunnel or ferry and embark Dutch Melody. Enjoy a welcome reception and dinner as you depart early this evening for Zaandam where you moor overnight.

Leeuwarden to Harlingen. Sail through the morning to reach the harbour town of Harlingen. An optional excursion visits the world’s oldest working planetarium at Franeker, built by wool carder and astronomical clock-maker Eise Eisinga between 1774 and 1781.

Deventer. An optional excursion visits Arnhem to visit the John Frost Bridge and monument, the famous site of Operation Market Garden. You will also see the Airborne Museum and Airborne Cemetery.

Cruise overnight towards Kinderdijk.

Day 7:

Kinderdijk to Willemstad. At Kinderdijk you can join an optional trip to visit the 19 famous windmills, dating from the 15th century. Continue to Willemstad and perhaps take part in an optional walking tour.

Day 2: Zaandam to Lelystad. An included excursion visits the historic Zaanse Schans Windmill Village. Later, depart for Lelystad.

Day 3: Lelystad. Explore Lelystad, a city built in 1967 on land reclaimed from the inland Zuiderzee. Depart tonight for Lemmer.

Day 4: Lemmer to Sneek. Explore the small town of Lemmer. Alternatively, join an optional trip to see its biggest attraction – the Wouda steam-powered pumping station.

Later, moor at the pretty village of Sneek where you can enjoy an included excursion.

Day 5: Sneek to Leeuwarden. Depart Sneek early this morning for Leeuwarden, where you arrive around lunchtime. Leeuwarden was designated a European Capital of Culture for 2018. Perhaps head to the Fries Museum where you can discover more about the history, art and culture of the region.

Harlingen to Oudeschild to Enkhuizen.

Depart for the small fishing port of Oudeschild on the island of Texel. Perhaps join an optional island tour, before leaving for Enkhuizen and an overnight mooring.

Please note: On the August 24, 2020, departure, rather than moor in Oudeschild, the ship will moor in Den Helder, from where passengers can take a ferry to Texel Island to join the optional tour.

Day 8: Enkhuizen to Hoorn. Take time to explore the former fishing port of Enkhuizen this morning before cruising to Hoorn where you can join an optional walking tour this afternoon. Later, cruise overnight to Kampen.

Day 9: Kampen to Deventer. An included tour visits Giethoorn, a pretty lake town where locals get around in punts. Depart for Deventer later.

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Day 12: Middelburg. Moor in the capital of Zeeland and perhaps join an optional excursion exploring what was once a prosperous trading port for the Dutch East India Company. Cruise towards Rotterdam after lunch.

Day 13: Rotterdam to Schoonhoven. Dock in Rotterdam, with the morning to discover its stunning modern architecture or perhaps opt to visit the Hague on an excursion. Leave Rotterdam for Schoonhoven where you can join an optional tour later this afternoon.

Day 14: Schoonhoven to Amsterdam. Arrive in Amsterdam this afternoon. Enjoy an included coach tour and canal cruise.

Day 15: Amsterdam to UK. Disembark after breakfast for your return journey to the UK.

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All aboard…

Dutch Melody hhhh

Giethoorn You can pay a trip to the idyllic village of Giethoorn on an optional excursion. Practically car-free, it is best known for its network of waterways packed with barges and small boats and criss-crossed by a web of walking trails and cycle-paths, all set among picturesque thatched farmhouses dating back hundreds of years. Even the local postman uses a punt to carry out his rounds. Enjoy seeing the sights and learning the history of the peaceful retreat during your excursion.

The spacious Dutch Melody will carry Saga passengers for the first time in 2020 and with a great choice of on-board facilities you can enjoy your days cruising as much as your time ashore.

All cabins are light and comfortable with twin beds which fold into the wall during the day, leaving small sofa-style seats. Cabins have individual thermostats, a safe, a direct-dial telephone and a television which even features a live stream from a camera mounted on the ship’s bow. Wi-Fi internet access is free. There is a fitness room and a sauna and whirlpool with the lounge, pub/bar and library on the deck above, whiere you’ll also find the restaurant.

SAVE up to £150 per person on selected cabin grades when you book by April 15, 2019 Free upgrade to Sonata Deck from Cantata Deck when you book by April 15, 2019 Prices from: Apr 23, 2020 Aug 24 Prelude Deck 2299 2149 2399 2249 Cantata Deck 2349 2469 Sonata Deck 2649 2349 2769 2469 Serenade Deck, Balcony 3149 3049 3249 3149 Cabins for sole occ. From: 3099 2949 3199 3049 Cruise code RH219 Undiscovered Treasures of Holland and Belgium. 14 nights. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. Other sole occupancy cabins available, subject to availability. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £54 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 155 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return coach travel from Folkestone to Amsterdam via Eurotunnel or ferry. Eurostar standard is available for a supplement departing from London St Pancras and Ebbsfleet to Brussels and onward by coach. Flights from Heathrow are also available for a supplement. To travel from your local airport or to take advantage of our flight and Eurostar upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please call for details.

Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.

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The Dutch Golden Age: A Voyage of Discovery

7 nights FULL BOARD from £1179^

A week-long river cruise gives you access to Amsterdam's finest museums and allows you to discover the artistic treasures of Haarlem, Rotterdam and The Hague…

All this included

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

aboard Dutch Melody hhhh or Rex Rheni hhh – please see page 148 for details

20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 packed lunches and 7 dinners A Museum Card giving access to multiple attractions Three talks by an expert art historian Visit to the Hague

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Museum Square, Amsterdam

Haarlem

The Hague

Amsterdam

Gouda

Rotterdam

Holland

The Houses of Parliament, The Hague

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Your journey with us…

Day 1:

Day 4:

UK-Amsterdam. Travel by coach from Folkestone to Amsterdam via Eurotunnel or ferry and embark your ship. Enjoy a welcome reception and dinner.

Amsterdam-Rotterdam. Cruise to Rotterdam where you can discover a number of museums including the Kunsthal, a cultural institute where exhibitions range from art and photography, to fashion and design.

Moor overnight.

Day 2: Amsterdam. With your Museum Card you might want to head straight for the Rijksmuseum, which displays more than 8,000 works of art including the pièce de résistance – Rembrandt’s The Night Watch. Later, perhaps visit the Van Gogh Museum, which houses some 200 of his paintings.

Day 3: Amsterdam-Haarlem-Amsterdam.

Cruise to Haarlem, which thrived in the Golden Age. Maybe head to a museum dedicated to Frans Hals today, and enter with your Museum Card. This evening, cruise back to Amsterdam.

Day 5: Rotterdam-Gouda. Rotterdam is home to an array of modern architecture including the curious Cube Houses, the Erasmus bridge and the Markthal. Perhaps seek them out this morning before departing for Gouda where you will moor overnight.

Day 6: Gouda. Best known for its cheese, Gouda is an attractive town of medieval mansions, canals and alleyways. Join an included visit to The Hague, where at the Mauritshuis you can study masterpieces including Vermeer’s Girl with the Pearl Earring and Rembrandt’s 1669 Self-Portrait. Cruise overnight to Amsterdam.

The Rijksmuseum One of the most famous galleries in the world, Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum displays more than 8,000 works of art – just a tiny portion of its one-million-strong collection – and is renowned for its paintings from the Dutch Golden Age. The Rijksmuseum, designed by Pierre Cuypers (who also designed the similarly styled Central Station) opened in 1885. You’ll find the Dutch Masters section on the top floor of the museum. Here you can study master painter Vermeer’s famous Little Street which offers a 17th-century view of Delft, and see works by Pieter de Hooch and Jacob van Ruisdael. It is painter and etcher Rembrandt van Rijn whose work dominates the Dutch Golden Age, and the pièce de résistance is his huge painting housed here,The Night Watch.

Day 7: Amsterdam. Spend the day exploring the capital. Perhaps return to Museum Square and make use of your Museum card. Or discover Amsterdam’s tree-shaded canals, colourful cafes and historic buildings.

Day 8: Amsterdam-UK. Disembark your ship after breakfast for your return trip to the UK. The city of Rotterdam

VIP Travel Service INCLUDED on all 2020 departures SAVE up to £200^ per person on selected cabin grades when you book by April 15, 2019 Ship Rex Rheni Ship Dutch Melody Prices from: Aug 6, 2019 Prices from: Apr 16, 2020 Passenger Deck Sold out Prelude Deck 1379 1179 Main Deck 1299 1149 Cantata Deck 1479 1329 Promenade Deck 1599 1399 Sonata Deck 1629 1479 Cabins for sole occ. From: Sold out Serenade Deck, Balcony 1879 1779 Cabins for sole occ. From: 1679 1529 Cruise code AT091 Cruise code AT110 The Dutch Golden Age-A Voyage of Discovery. 7 nights. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. Other sole occupancy cabins available, subject to availability. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £20 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 155 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return coach travel from Folkestone to Amsterdam via Eurotunnel or ferry. Eurostar standard is available for a supplement departing from London St Pancras and Ebbsfleet to Brussels and onward by coach. Flights from Heathrow are also available for a supplement. To travel from your local airport or to take advantage of our flight and Eurostar upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please call for details.

Museums and attractions valid with the Museum Card may vary, but we guarantee entry to the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum. Audio guides will usually cost extra and the card does not give entry to exhibitions or entitle fast track entry. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.

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André Rieu in Maastricht Explore the highlights of Holland and Belgium on this 10-night Saga river cruise. Visit Rotterdam, Bruges, Antwerp and Amsterdam in addition to enjoying a spectacular open air summer concert from Andre Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra in Maastricht.

10 nights FULL BOARD from £1899^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £54 if not required§

aboard MS Carmen hhhh – please see page 148 for details

All this included VIP door-to-door travel service – please call for details 29 meals: 10 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 10 dinners Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner

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Local flights

Enjoy your visit to Maastricht, on the River Mass

Enkhuizen Kampen

Hoorn

IJssel

Amsterdam Rotterdam Hellevoetsluis

HOLLAND Nijmegen

Veere Vissengen (for Bruges)

Antwerp

BELGIUM

Maastricht

Historic Nijmegen

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Your journey with us…

Day 1:

Day 6:

UK to Amsterdam. Travel by coach from Folkestone to Amsterdam via Eurotunnel or ferry and embark MS Carmen. Enjoy a welcome reception and dinner before beginning your cruise later this evening.

Maastricht. Arrive in Maastricht at lunchtime and this afternoon perhaps take the chance to join an optional tour of André’s historic home town. This evening you will see the man of the hour performing on an open air stage in Vrijthof Square in the heart of the city. You can enjoy your evening to its fullest as your ship remains moored until the early hours.

Day 2: Rotterdam to Hellevoetsluis. Moor in Rotterdam in the early hours and perhaps join an optional tour of Holland’s second city this morning. This afternoon you can get a close-up view of the world’s largest port as you set sail through Rotterdam Harbour towards Hellevoetsluis.

Day 3: Hellevoetsluis to Veere. Sail to Veere, arriving at lunchtime, and perhaps join an optional excursion to the Delta Works, a series of constructions intended to prevent south west Holland from flooding.

This evening maybe explore Veere, a seaside haven providing inspiration to artists for many years at leisure.

Day 4:

Day 7: Maastricht to Nijmegen. With last night’s concert still replaying in your head, cruise through the morning along the River Waal to arrive in Nijmegen, after lunch.

An optional guided walking tour this afternoon reveals the highlights.

Day 8: Nijmegen to Kampen to Enkhuisen. Sail through the morning to reach Kampen where an optional excursion visits the water-side village of Giethoorn this afternoon. Cruise over dinner to moor in Enkhuisen overnight.

Veere to Vissengen to Antwerp. Cruise to Vissengen – a new port of call for Saga – from where you can look forward to an included excursion to the beautiful city of Bruges this morning. Later cruise to arrive in Antwerp at dinner for an overnight mooring.

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Antwerp. Look forward to a complete day in Belgium’s second largest city. Antwerp has many treasures to explore and you can see the highlights on an included tour.

Enjoy an evening at leisure as your ship remains moored until late tonight.

Amsterdam. Wake up in Amsterdam.

This cosmopolitan city has pretty tree-lined canals – criss-crossed by over a thousand bridges – exquisite architecture and world-class art collections. Explore independently or join an optional tour. The final evening of your holiday is at leisure.

Enkhuisen to Hoorn. Enjoy a morning at leisure in Enkhuisen before making the short journey to pretty Hoorn, where you can join an optional walking tour this afternoon. This evening is at leisure before you set sail for the capital late tonight.

André Rieu in his own words...

“You know that solemn atmosphere you find in the concert hall with classical music, and how it intimidates most people and keeps them away?

With us, it is simply not there.

My orchestra consists of young, enthusiastic musicians, who put their heart and soul into the music every evening when they play in our concerts. At one of our concerts you'll see me and the orchestra, and the audience too, all having a lot of fun together.

Swaying with the music, humming along, clapping, jumping up and down - it all happens! Every evening is a wonderful experience, and in my view there couldn't be a greater pleasure for a musician.”

Day 11: Amsterdam to UK Disembark your ship after breakfast and begin your return journey to the UK.

SAVE up to £150^ per person on selected cabin grades and departure dates when you book by April 15, 2019 Prices from: Jun 30, 2020 Jul 10 Main Deck 2099 1949 2049 1899 Middle Deck 2399 2299 2349 2249 Upper Deck, French balcony 2649 2499 2599 2449 Cabins for sole occ from: 2499 2349 2449 2299 Cruise code AN826 AN826 Andre Rieu in Maastricht. 10 nights. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. Other sole occupancy cabins available, please call for details. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £54 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 155 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return coach travel from Folkestone to Amsterdam via Eurotunnel or ferry. Eurostar standard is available for a supplement departing from London St Pancras and Ebbsfleet to Brussels and onward by coach. Flights from Heathrow are also available for a supplement. To travel from your local airport or to take advantage of our flight and Eurostar upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please call for details.

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Explore Strasbourg The capital of the Alsace, Strasbourg is a beautiful city with a fabulous mix of French and German influences, lovely criss-crossing canals, twisting alleyways lined with half-timbered houses and an impressive Gothic cathedral.

Visit La Petite France, Parc de ‘Orangerie, the fascinating museums and Barrage Vauban.

Discover the beautiful Alsace, page 62

The picturesque Middle Rhine The Middle Rhine is famous for its stunning scenery and is often referred to as the ‘Romantic Rhine’.

Situated between Bonn and Rüdesheim, you’ll never forget your trip along this incredible scenic waterway.

Visit Bonn and see Beethoven’s birthplace, explore the mythical valley of Lorelei, visit Boppard, Roman Koblenz, the ruins of Drachenfels Castle, the Ahr Valley and historic Königswinter.

Cruise the Middle Rhine, page 58

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THE RHINE AND HER TRIBUTARIES Half-timbered houses and cobbled streets, lush vineyards and famous wine towns, fairy-tale castles and imposing fortresses… take a magical cruise through the fabled Rhineland and discover beautiful scenery around every bend.

Wine Towns of the Rhine and Main

Cruise along the Rhine and Main and you’ll be sailing past some of the region’s most important vineya rds.

Try wine in the vineyards whe re the grapes were grown, and learn all about this area’s historic vit iculture.

Try delicious crisp Reislings on a visit to Oberwesel, an histor ic town surrounded by medieval walls, and Alsatian Rieslings in Str asbourg.

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Celebrating 250 years of Beethoven With John Suchet as your guest speaker, an included concert at the famous Concertgebouw, and a visit to Bonn’s Beethoven House Museum, enjoy this music-themed cruise that celebrates the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth…

Magnificent Cologne Cathedral

Enjoy time in Amsterdam

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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SAVE up to £200 per person on selected cabin grades when you book by April 15, 2019

Itinerary at a glance Day 1:

UK to Amsterdam.

Day 2:

Amsterdam.

Day 3:

Utrecht.

Day 4:

Arnhem.

Day 5:

Cologne.

Day 6:

Bonn.

Day 7:

Bonn.

Day 8:

Bonn to Rudesheim.

Day 9:

Rudesheim to Oberwesel to Koblenz.

11 nights FULL BOARD from £1799^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £54 if not required§

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All this included VIP door-to-door travel service – please call for details 32 meals: 11 breakfasts, 10 lunches and 11 dinners Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner • Three talks from your guest speaker John Suchet • Evening music performance onboard • Captain’s dinner and drinks reception • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • Saga Cruise Host

Day 10: Koblenz to Andernach.

• Saga Cruise Assistant on board

Day 11: Dusseldorf.

• Entertainment and activities on the ship • Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation

Day 12: Amsterdam to UK.

rights, or a reduction if not required§ • Return coach travel via Eurotunnel or ferry.

Excursions • Concert at the Amsterdam Concertgebouw • Bonn city tour including Beethoven’s birth house and museum • Siegfried’s Museum of Mechanical Music

Saga exclusive Amsterdam Utrecht

Local flights

Arnhem

GERMANY

HOLLAND

Düsseldorf Cologne Bonn Andernach

Rhine

Oberwesel

Koblenz Rüdesheim

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Your journey with us…

Cruise through the scenic Middle Rhine

Explore charming Rüdesheim

Day 1:

Day 5:

Day 9:

UK to Amsterdam. Travel by coach via Eurotunnel, or ferry, from Folkestone to Amsterdam where you embark Dutch Melody. Enjoy a welcome drink and dinner onboard as you remain moored here overnight.

Cologne. An afternoon in Cologne provides the opportunity to visit one of Germany's most popular attractions, the vast Gothic cathedral, started in 1248 to house the relics of the three Magi but not finally completed until 1880! Depart tonight and head for Bonn.

Rudesheim to Oberwesel to Koblenz Cruise a scenic stretch of the Rhine to Oberwesel where you can enjoy some free time to explore. Best known for the production of Reisling, the town is surrounded by a medieval wall and defence towers. Early this evening continue cruising to Koblenz, where you moor overnight.

Day 2: Amsterdam. Explore the Dutch capital, perhaps on an optional excursion combining a coach tour and canal cruise. This evening look forward to a performance at the famous Amsterdam Concertgebouw – one of the world’s famous concert venues. (Please note this concert may take place on an alternative evening.) Cruise overnight to Utrecht.

Day 3: Utrecht. Arrive in Utrecht and perhaps explore the medieval heart of the city with its 112-metre high Domtoren tower or visit one of the city’s museums. Alternatively perhaps join an optional excursion to Utrecht’s Botanical Gardens. Depart late tonight.

Day 4: Arnhem. Enjoy a day in Arnhem with plenty of time to join an optional commemoration tour and learn more about the bloody battle that was fought here during World War II. Tonight cruise towards the German border.

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Day 6: Bonn. Look forward to enjoying two days in Bonn, one of Germany's oldest cities and its provisional capital city between 1949 and 1990. An included city tour features a visit to the Beethoven House Museum.

Based in the house where Beethoven was born, the museum is home to the world’s largest collection of artefacts and documents relating to the composer.

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Day 10: Koblenz to Andernach. Enjoy the morning in Koblenz where you can perhaps stroll along the pretty riverside promenade, overlooked by the Festung Ehrenbreitstein citadel, which you can visit on an optional tour and cable car trip. Cruise to Andernach this afternoon where you might opt to visit the famous Andernach Geyser.

Bonn. Today is at leisure in Bonn. Perhaps set off for some independent exploring, taking in the city’s magnificent baroque palaces and historic buildings from the 16th century. It's also known as one of the country's finest centres for art, and has galleries and museums including the impressive Museum of Art and the Federal Art Gallery.

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Bonn to Rudesheim.Cruise to Rudesheim, arriving at lunchtime and mooring overnight. Explore the city’s famous tavern-lined Drosselgasse. You can also look forward to joining an included excursion to Siegfried’s Museum of Mechanical Music full of eccentric self-playing machines!

Amsterdam to UK. Arrive in Amsterdam early this morning. Disembark Dutch Melody after breakfast, and begin your return journey to the UK.

Dusseldorf. Arrive in Düsseldorf this morning and discover the contrast of the city’s modern, avant-garde architecture with the more traditional appeal of the altstadt — Old Town. An optional tour reveals the highlights. Resume your journey at lunchtime as you head for Amsterdam.

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Dutch Melody

John Suchet With a career that includes television reporting covering major world events for ITN , newscaster, broadcaster, author and classical music presenter, John Suchet is a familiar name to many viewers and listeners.

He has published various books including a biography of Beethoven and an historically-based three-part fictional biography of the composer.

During your cruise look forward to three talks from John, as well as an evening on-board music performance. Guests will also receive a complimentary copy of his book ‘Beethoven - the man revealed’ (one copy per booking). Further information of days and times of talks and performances will be provided onboard.

The spacious Dutch Melody will carry Saga passengers for the first time in 2020 and with a great choice of on-board facilities you can enjoy your days cruising as much as your time ashore. All cabins are situated over three decks. They are light and comfortable with twin beds which fold into the wall during the day, leaving small sofa-style seats. Cabins have individual thermostats, a wall safe, a direct-dial telephone and a television which even features a live stream from a camera mounted on the ship’s bow. Wi-Fi internet access is free. Serenade Deck cabins have floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors and a small balcony. Sonata/ Cantata Deck accommodation has large picture windows while Prelude Deck cabins are located at water level and have chest-high windows. There is a fitness room and a sauna and whirlpool at the bow of the Cantata Deck, the lounge, pub/bar and library are above them on Serenade Deck, which also boasts the restaurant aft.

SAVE up to £200 per person on selected cabin grades when you book by April 15, 2019 Prices from: Oct 19, 2020 Prelude Deck 1999 1799 Cantata Deck 2049 1849 Sonata Deck 2299 2149 Serenade Deck, Balcony 2699 2549 Cabins for sole occ. From: 2749 2549 Cruise code AN825 Celebrating 250 Years of Beethoven. 11 nights. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability.

Other sole occupancy cabins available, subject to availability. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £54 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 155 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return coach travel from Folkestone to Amsterdam via Eurotunnel or ferry. Eurostar standard is available for a supplement departing from London St Pancras and Ebbsfleet to Brussels and onward by coach. Flights from Heathrow are also available for a supplement. To travel from your local airport or to take advantage of our flight and Eurostar upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please call for details.

Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions or by exploring independently. Optional excursions are at an additional cost and all excursions are subject to availability and change.

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Sounds of the 60s on the Rhine Loving the Swinging 60’s... this Rhine cruise is for you!

5 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £899^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

aboard Rex Rheni hhh – please see page 148 for details

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See the colours and castles of the Rhine

Nijmegen

HOLLAND

GERMANY

Rhine Cologne Bonn Koblenz Rüdesheim

Great St Martin Church in Cologne

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Your journey with us…

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Day 4:

UK to Arnhem. Travel by coach via Eurotunnel, or ferry, from Folkestone to Arnhem where you embark Rex Rheni.

Set sail this evening and enjoy a welcome drink, and dinner on board, with a live performance by the Band of Gold who'll provide fun and cool sounds throughout your cruise, with opportunities to get up and dance each evening. Tonight’s performance, consisting of two one-hour sets, is entitled ‘Welcome to the Swinging 60s.’

Koblenz to Rüdesheim. After breakfast, cruise one of the most picturesque sections of the middle Rhine to Rüdesheim, a charming wine town. Perhaps stroll to the Drosselgasse, a medieval street of wine houses and garden taverns, for a glass of local wine or beer. Optional excursions visit Siegfried's Museum of Mechanical Music, or offer wine tasting at a local winery. After dinner, enjoy a ‘Musical Kaleidoscope’ from Jeremy and the Band of Gold. They aim to provide a fun night mixing the sounds of the 60s and 70s with Rock ‘n’ Roll, Blues and a bit of Jump Jive and Swing.

Day 2: Bonn. Cruise through the morning and arrive in the former West German capital of Bonn after lunch. Perhaps join an optional excursion to see the sights of the town, or visit the birthplace of Beethoven.

Tonight’s musical entertainment is ‘The British Invasion’ – spend the evening celebrating the success of British bands in the US and beyond in the 60s including The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Tom Jones and Dusty Springfield.

Day 3: Bonn to Koblenz. Depart Bonn and sail through the morning to Koblenz, arriving early afternoon and mooring overnight.

Koblenz is set at the point where the Rhine and Moselle flow together. It’s known as 'Deutsches Eck' or German Corner and features a huge statue of Kaiser Wilhelm l. Glowering on the right bank is the imposing Festung Ehrenbreitstein citadel.

Perhap join an optional tour of the town and castle this afternoon. This evening your on-board entertainers plan to ‘Rock the Joint’ with a set celebrating the pioneers of Rock ‘n’ Roll including Bill Haley & the Comets, Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard and Fats Domino.

Day 5: Rüdesheim to Cologne. Sail from Rüdesheim early and arrive in Cologne with the afternoon to explore independently or go shopping in the city's modern heart. Tonight you can let yourselves go with the Band of Gold’s final performance, ‘60s Jukebox’ featuring classic artists like The Beatles, The Monkees, Elvis, The Carpenters, The Beach Boys, The Troggs and The Animals. Your ship sails through the evening and night towards the Netherlands.

Your Host – Jeremy Huggett Virtuoso Jeremy Huggett, a recent UK award winner for best reed player, clearly demonstrates his skill and maturity on saxophones, flute, and vocals. Since December 2000, Jeremy has been guesting on sax and flute with legendary rock group, Hawkwind. He’s also played with famous names all over the country, including Acker Bilk Band of Gold: Band of Gold was formed in 1997 and, led by Jeremy Huggett, is guaranteed to entertain and get the on-board party going. Band of Gold is extremely versatile and for this holiday, Jeremy has put together a line-up focusing on rock & roll and the sounds of the 60s. The band will have a five piece line-up consisting of saxes/vocals, guitar, keyboards, bass and drums. Although based in Devon, Band of Gold travel across the UK and abroad.

Day 6: Nijmegen to UK. Arrive in Nijmegen early this morning. Disembark Rex Rheni after breakfast, and begin your return journey to the UK.

VIP Travel Service INCLUDED on all 2020 departures SAVE up to £200^ per person on selected departures and cabin grades when you book by Apr 15, 2019 Prices from: Oct 9, 2019 Mar 28, 2020 Apr 7 Sep 29 Oct 9 Passenger Deck 1079 899 1099 899 1099 949 1149 999 1099 899 Main Deck 1329 1229 1349 1199 1349 1249 1399 1299 1349 1199 Promenade Deck 1429 1299 1449 1299 1449 1349 1499 1399 1449 1299 Cabins for sole occ from: 1429 1349 1149 1349 1199 1399 1249 1349 1149 Cruise code AN199 Sounds of the 60s on the Rhine. 5 nights. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £20 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 155 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return coach travel from Folkestone to the ship via Eurotunnel or ferry. Eurostar standard is available for a supplement departing from London St Pancras and Ebbsfleet to Brussels onward by coach. Flights from Heathrow are also available for a supplement.

To travel from your local airport or to take advantage of our flight and Eurostar upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please call for details.

Please note: April 7 and October 9, 2020 departures embark in Njimegen and disembark in Arnhem. October 9, 2019 and September 29, 2020 departures embark in Cologne and disembark in Dusseldorf. †The free bar, open from midday to midnight, serves non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.

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Castles and Fables of the Rhine Uncover the hidden delights of the beautiful Alsace wine-growing region, the Gothic cathedrals of Strasbourg and Cologne, and 250-years after his birth, Beethoven’s home town of Bonn...

9 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1449^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £54 if not required§

aboard Rex Rheni hhhh – please see page 148 for details

All this included VIP door-to-door travel service – please call for details 26 meals: 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 9 dinners Free bar open 12 hours a day† Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard

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Local flights

The vineyards of Rudesheim

Cologne Bonn

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Koblenz Rüdesheim

Boppard Mainz

Mannheim

Rhine

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Strasbourg Breisach Enjoy a trip to picturesque Colmar

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Your journey with us…

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Day 5:

Day 9:

UK to Cologne to Bonn. Travel by coach from Folkestone to Cologne via Eurotunnel or ferry, and transfer to the port where you will embark Rex Rheni. Enjoy a welcome reception and dinner on board this evening as you cruise towards Bonn, where you will moor overnight.

Strasbourg. You'll have a full day to explore this delightful French city – the capital of the Alsace region which was restored to France in 1919, after centuries of tug-of-war with Germany. An optional city tour this morning will lead you past the charming half-timbered houses to the impressive Gothic cathedral and also features a canal cruise. This afternoon, take an included trip to the pretty town of Obernai, located at the foot of the Vosges mountains, in the heart of the Alsace vineyards. Your ship departs during dinner.

Cologne. A full day in Cologne provides the opportunity to visit one of Germany's most popular attractions, the vast Gothic cathedral – which supposedly houses the relics of the three Magi. Alternatively, perhaps take an indulgent trip to the chocolate museum where you can learn all about the manufacturing process and enjoy a few samples!

Day 2: Bonn. Spend a full day in Bonn, known as a 'Federal City' as it was the capital of West Germany before the country was reunified in 1990. Bonn is also famous for Beethoven, who was born here 250 years ago this year. An optional guided city tour includes a visit to his childhood home – now a museum dedicated to his life and work. After an evening at leisure in Bonn, sail overnight towards Koblenz.

Day 3: Koblenz to Rüdesheim. Arrive before breakfast and enjoy the morning in Koblenz, which sits at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle where you have the option of joining a tour of the city and the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. After lunch, sail through the UNESCO-listed Middle Rhine to Rüdesheim. Enjoy the evening in this charming wine-making town, perhaps in the famed Drosselgasse with its old-fashioned taverns to sample a glass of local wine or beer. Alternatively optional excursions visit the eccentric Siegfried’s Museum of Mechanical Music or take in a tasting at a local winery this evening.

Day 4: Rüdesheim. Make the most of a lazy morning in this charming city before departing for Strasbourg late morning and sailing through the rest of the day.

Day 10: Cologne to UK. Disembark Rex Rheni and begin your return journey to the UK.

Day 6: Breisach. Early this morning, arrive in Breisach set at the foot of the Kaiserstühl, or Emperor's Chair, hills named in honour of the Holy Roman Emperor Otto III. While here you can enjoy an included excursion to the quaint village of Colmar and discover other delights of the Alsace region. Set sail again mid-afternoon bound for Mannheim.

Day 7: Mannheim to Mainz. From Mannheim you can visit the old university city of Heidelberg on an optional excursion. See the Old Bridge and the romantic ruined castle, or stay on board and sail to Mainz with the afternoon to explore. Excursion participants will rejoin the ship here and an overnight mooring will provide time to discover the city's nightlife.

Discover Obernai While only 25 kilometres from the Strasbourg, this French town set at the foot of the mountain named after its patron saint, Odile, is less well-known.

Part of the Alsace wine route, the old town is set within medieval ramparts. Inside you’ll find narrow streets of traditional half-timbered houses decked with window boxes and secluded courtyards. Highlights include the central Market Square where you’ll find the 60-metre-high,13th century Belfry, the grand church of St Peter and Paul and an extraordinary six-bucket Renaissance well.

Day 8: Mainz to Boppard to Cologne. Rex Rheni departs in the early hours from Mainz, cruising towards Boppard, a small picturesque town which boasts more than 2000 years of history and is located in the valley of the mythical Lorelei. While here, you have the opportunity to stroll along the 19th-century promenade.

Depart Boppard after lunch and sail to Cologne, where you will arrive late and moor overnight.

SAVE up to £200^ per person on selected cabin grades and departures when you book by April 15, 2019 Prices from: Jul 9, 2020 Sep 2 Passenger Deck 1649 1449 1699 1549 Main Deck 1949 1799 1999 1899 Promenade Deck 2119 1969 2169 2069 Cabins for sole occ from: 2149 1949 2199 2049 Cruise code RH221 Castles and Fables of the Rhine. 9 nights. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. Other sole occupancy cabins available, please call for details. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £54 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 155 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return travel from Folkestone to Cologne by coach via Eurotunnel or ferry. Eurostar standard is available for a supplement departing from London St Pancras or Ebbsfleet to Brussels and onward by coach. Flights from Heathrow are also available for a supplement. To travel from a local airport or to take advantage of our flight and Eurostar upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please call for details. †The free bar, open from midday to midnight, serves non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.

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Romance of the Rhine and Main Explore capital cities and medieval towns of the Rhine and Main aboard the welcoming MS Bellejour in the company of Enigma Code expert Dr Mark Baldwin

7 nights FULL BOARD from £999^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

aboard MS Bellejour hhhh or Amadeus Royal hhhh or MS Carmen hhhh or MS Serenade hhhh or Filia Rheni II hhhh – please see page 148 for details

All this included 20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner Series of presentations from

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Miltenberg in Bavaria

Amsterdam

HOLLAND

Rhine

GERMANY

Cologne Wurzburg Koblenz

Bamberg

Main

Rüdesheim Miltenberg

Nuremburg

Stroll through Bamberg

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Your journey with us…

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UK-Amsterdam. Fly to Amsterdam and journey by coach to your ship. Enjoy a welcome dinner on board this evening as your ship remains moored overnight in Amsterdam.

Miltenberg. Cruise to Miltenberg, set in the attractive Main valley, where the old town is home to charming streets of half-timbered houses and old wine taverns. If beer is more your thing then why not opt to join a tour of the local brewery.

Day 2: Amsterdam. Look forward to an included excursion on the city’s roads and canals which reveals highlights including the famous Skinny Bridge, the Montelbaanstoren tower and the Jewish Quarter, where Anne Frank’s house can be seen. Your ship departs Amsterdam after lunch and sails overnight towards Cologne.

Day 3: Cologne. Enjoy an afternoon exploring some of the city’s many highlights.

Perhaps visit the impressive Gothic cathedral. Building started in 1248 to house the relics of the three Magi but was not finally completed until 1880! Depart late tonight.

Day 4: Koblenz to Rüdesheim. Perhaps join an optional tour to explore Koblenz and the Festung Ehrenbreitstein citadel this morning. Sail through the scenic Rhine Valley to the wine town of Rüdesheim from where you can join an optional excursion to either a local winery, including a tasting, or to Siegfried’s Museum of Mechanical Music. Moor here overnight.

Day 6: Würzburg. Spend the afternoon in Würzburg, set among vineyards on the banks of the River Main. Enjoy an included guided tour of one of Europe’s most splendid baroque palaces, the Residenz, then continue into the picturesque Bavarian town to see the 13th-century Fortress of Marienberg, the cathedral and old Main Bridge. Later cruise towards Bamberg.

Day 7: Bamberg. Moor in Bamberg, one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Germany, after lunch and enjoy an included walking tour of the old city. Visit the cathedral, the old Town Hall and the magnificent Renaissance building of Alte Hofhaltung before tonight’s farewell dinner on board as you sail overnight to Nuremberg.

Codebreakers – The Story of Enigma On 30 April, 2020 departure, Dr Mark Baldwin will join you on your cruise and will provide a series of talks about one of World War II’s most fascinating stories. The Allied Codebreakers deciphered a vast number of German secret messages and used the intelligence they gained to help secure Allied victory. The Germans had entrusted their secret communications to an ingenious machine named Enigma, which was portable, easily operated, and could be set up in millions of ways. Every one of the codes used was changed every 24 hours. The Allies gained invaluable information about troop and aircraft deployments, orders of battle, U-boat movements, technical development, military intentions and tank and artillery strengths. It is generally believed that the intelligence from Engma shortened the war by about two years. Dr Baldwin has made a detailed study of the Enigma machine, the code-breaking work at Bletchley Park, and U-boats and has built up a unique collection of slides which illustrate the main features of those important facts, which you can enjoy during your cruise.

Day 8: Nuremberg to UK. Disembark your ship after breakfast and travel to Munich airport for your return flight to the UK.

VIP Travel Service INCLUDED on 2020 departures SAVE up to £450^ per person on selected cabin grades and departures when you book by April 15, 2019 Ship Prices from: Jun 1, 2019# Aug 14# Haydn Deck 1649 1549 1549 1299 Strauss Deck French balcony 1949 1699 1899 1849 Mozart Deck French balcony 2049 1949 1999 1949 Cabins for sole occ from: Sold out Sold out Cruise code RH187 RH187 Ship MS Serenade Prices from: Aug 1, 2020# Aug 8 Beethoven Deck 1649 1449 1649 1449 Mozart deck 1749 1599 1749 1599 Chopin 2199 2099 2199 2099

Amadeus Royal Ship Filia Rheni II† Aug 21 Sep 27# Apr 1, 2020 Nov 6# Prices from: Nov 4, 2019# 1579 1329 1599 1349 1499 1299 1399 1199 Lower Deck 1449 999 1929 1949 1899 1599 1449 1499 1349 Middle Deck 1549 1199 2029 1929 2049 1999 1949 1849 1849 1749 Upper Deck French balcony 1849 1549 Sold out 1699 1549 1999 1849 1899 1749 Cabins for sole occ from: 1449 1099 RH186 RH187 RH186 RH187 Cruise code RH177 Ship MS Bellejour Ship MS Carmen Prices from: Apr 30, 2020 Prices from: Jun 23, 2020 Lower Deck 1579 1379 Main Deck 1549 1399 Middle Deck 1829 1679 Middle Deck 1849 1749 Upper Deck 2029 1929 Upper Deck 1999 1899 Cabins for sole Cabins for sole Cabins for sole occ from: 2099 1949 2099 1949 1979 1829 1849 1699 occ from: occ from: Cruise Code RH239 RH240 Cruise Code RH238 Cruise Code RH231 Romance of the Rhine and Main. 7 nights. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £20 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 155 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on flights from Heathrow to Amsterdam, returning from Munich except on departures marked # where the itinerary is reversed, with the scheduled services of British Airways. To travel from your local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please call for details.

Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently. Some departures operate in reverse and ports of call, excursions and timings may vary.

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Grand Cruise of the Rhine, Moselle and Main This cruise travels the length of the Rhine and on two of its biggest tributaries – the Moselle and Main – revealing the characteristic sights of their banks – castles, vineyards and lively Frankfurt respectively…

Aschaffenburg’s riverside castle

The twin wine towns of Traben Trabach

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A peaceful Strasbourg canal

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SAVE up to £300 per person on selected cabin grades and departures when you book by April 15, 2019

FREE CABIN UPGRADE from Cantata deck to Sonata deck when you book by April 15, 2019

Itinerary at a glance Day 1:

UK to Arnhem.

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Bonn.

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Winningen to Cochem.

Day 4:

Zell to Bernkastel.

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Bernkastel to Trier.

14 nights FULL BOARD from £1999^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £54 if not required§

aboard Dutch Melody hhhh or Amadeus Royal hhhh – please see page 148 for details

All this included VIP door-to-door travel service – please call for details

Day 6: Trier to Traben Trarbach.

41 meals: 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches and 14 dinners Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner

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Koblenz.

Day 8:

Frankfurt.

Day 9:

Miltenberg to Aschaffenburg.

• Captain’s dinner and drinks reception • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • Saga Cruise Host • Saga Cruise Assistant on board

Day 10: Aschaffenburg.

• Entertainment and activities on the ship

Day 11: Strasbourg.

• Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation

Day 12: Rüdesheim to Oberwesel.

Day 13: Oberwesel to Andernach.

Day 14: Amsterdam.

rights, or a reduction if not required§ • Return coach travel via Eurotunnel or ferry.

Excursions • Coach and walking tour of Trier • Wine tasting in Traben-Trarbach

Day 15: Amsterdam to UK.

• Tour of Frankfurt • Strasbourg tour and canal cruise New optional unique experiences • Amsterdam culinary walking tour • Amsterdam concert tickets

Saga exclusive

Amsterdam

Local flights

Arnhem

HOLLAND

Rhine Winningen Cochem Zell Traben-Trarbach Bernkastel-Kues

Moselle FRANCE

GERMANY

Bonn Andernach Koblenz Frankfurt Aschaffenburg

Main Rüdesheim Oberwesel Miltenburg

Trier

Rhine

Strasbourg

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Your journey with us…

Vineyards at Traben Trarbach

Perhaps sample red wine produced near Rüdesheim

Day 1:

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UK to Arnhem. Travel by coach from Folkestone to Arnhem via Eurotunnel or ferry. Embark your ship and enjoy a welcome reception and dinner on board.

Cruise overnight towards Bonn.

Trier to Traben Trarbach. Cruise to the twin villages of Traben-Trarbach, known as the 'capitals' of the wine region. Enjoy an included wine-tasting. Cruise overnight to Koblenz.

Strasbourg. Explore Strasbourg’s cobbled streets, early houses and Gothic cathedral on an included tour and canal cruise.

Depart this evening.

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Bonn. Discover the highlights of Bonn on an optional guided walking tour, or explore at your own pace. Sail towards Winningen.

Koblenz. Discover Koblenz' rich history and historic buildings. An optional walking tour includes Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. Cruise overnight towards Frankfurt.

Rüdesheim to Oberwesel. Discover the wine town of Rüdesheim, or join an optional excursion to Siegfried’s Museum of Mechanical Music. Cruise to Oberwesel, with its medieval wall and castle. Moor here overnight.

Day 3: Winningen to Cochem. Sail to Cochem on the Moselle. An optional excursion visits the castle, followed by a wine tasting.

Depart this evening for Zell.

Day 4: Zell to Bernkastel. View the old walls of Zell from the ship. Sail to Bernkastel-Kues, where Renaissance houses line the market square. Moor overnight.

Day 5: Bernkastel to Trier. Sail to Trier, Germany’s oldest city. Enjoy an included tour to see the Roman city gateway, Porta Nigra, and the cathedral. Moor overnight.

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Day 8: Frankfurt. Discover the city of Frankfurt.

An included tour reveals the cathedral, historic Römerburg, the Goethe House and Museum. Cruise overnight.

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Day 13: Oberwesel to Andernach. Spend the morning in Andernach. Perhaps see its famous geyser on an optional excursion.

Cruise towards Amsterdam.

Miltenberg to Aschaffenburg. Arrive early with time to stroll in the the medieval Bavarian town of Miltenberg. Leave Miltenburg after lunch and cruise on to Asschaffenburg, arriving late afternoon and mooring here overnight.

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Amsterdam. Disembark your ship after breakfast for your return journey to the UK.

Aschaffenburg. Spend the morning in the city known as the 'Bavarian Nice' thanks to its sunny climate and lively cultural scene. Admire Johannisburg Palace and the old quarter. Cruise towards Strasbourg late morning.

Amsterdam. Arrive in Amsterdam late morning. Perhaps enjoy an optional city coach tour and canal cruise. Moor overnight.

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Dutch Melody hhhh

Fantastic Frankfurt During your cruise you will have a whole day to discover this lively, cultural centre, the most international city in Germany thanks to its origins as a trading centre. Despite the dramatic skyline, it's a small city – you can walk from one side to the other in twenty minutes! There are plenty of places of interest, from the cathedral to the restored timber-framed buildings of the city centre – Römerburg – as you'll discover on an included tour. You'll also visit the Goethe House and Museum, on the site of the birthplace of the greatest German literary figure of the modern era.

The spacious Dutch Melody will carry Saga passengers for the first time in 2020 and boasts a great choice of on-board facilities, light and comfortable cabins and complimentary Wi-Fi access.

Amadeus Royal hhhh

Exclusively chartered for Saga guests, this top-quality ship is a new addition to the choice of river cruise vessels from Saga and offers impressive facilities and delicious cuisine. She offers spacious, comfortable public rooms with generous windows, plus cabins on the top two decks have floor-to-ceiling windows with French balconies.

SAVE up to £300 per person on selected cabin grades and departures when you book by April 15, 2019 FREE CABIN UPGRADE from Cantata deck to Sonata deck when you book by April 15, 2019 Ship Amadeus Royal Ship Dutch Melody Prices from: Oct 4, 2019 Prices from: Jun 15, 2020 Jul 13 Sep 7 Haydn Deck 2299 1999 Prelude Deck 2549 2399 2399 2249 2549 2399 Strauss Deck 2499 2299 Cantata Deck 2599 2469 2599 Mozart Deck 3199 3049 Sonata Deck 2899 2599 2749 2469 2899 2599 Cabins for sole occ from: 2399 2199 Serenade Deck, balcony 3399 3299 3249 3149 3399 3299 Cabins for sole occ from: 2949 2799 2799 2649 2949 2799 Cruise code RH214 RH225 Grand Cruise of the Rhine, Moselle and Main. 14 nights. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. Other sole occupancy cabins available, please call for details.§ Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £54 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 155 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on coach travel from Folkestone to Arnhem, returning from Amsterdam via Eurotunnel or ferry. Eurostar standard is available for a supplement departing from London St Pancras and Ebbsfleet to Brussels and onward by coach. Flights from Heathrow are also available for a supplement. To travel from your local airport or to take advantage of our flight and Eurostar upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please call for details.

Please note: The October 4, 2019 departure aboard Amadeus Royal follows a slightly different itinerary. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.

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Romantic Rhineland Discover the highlights of two wonderful rivers – scenic landscapes and a host of pretty wine towns and villages…

7 nights FULL BOARD from £899^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

aboard Rex Rheni hhh or MS Carmen hhhh – please see page 148 for details

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Cologne

Konigswinter

Rhine Koblenz Cochem

Moselle

Zell Rüdesheim

Rhine

Bernkastel-Kues

Iconic Cologne

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Your journey with us…

Day 1:

Day 4:

UK to Cologne to Königswinter. Travel by coach from Folkestone, via Eurotunnel or ferry, and embark Rex Rheni. Cruise to Königswinter and moor for the night.

Zell to Bernkastel-Kues. Briefly explore picturesque Zell before continuing to Bernkastel-Kues, arguably one of the prettiest small towns in Germany. Explore this charming town, which features colourful Renaissance houses and a sloping market square with a 17th-century fountain, at leisure.

Day 2: Königswinter to Koblenz. Perhaps join an optional excursion to Bonn – the birthplace of Beethoven, or the ruins of the 12th-century Drachenfels Castle.

This afternoon sail to Koblenz, pausing in Remagen. Join an optional excursion through the scenic Ahr Valley, or stay aboard the ship and sail on to Koblenz.

Day 3: Koblenz to Zell. Koblenz has a rich history and lies at the point where the Rhine and Moselle meet. Explore the city independently or on an optional excursionthat includes a visit to the Festung Ehrenbreitstein citadel by cable car. Later, sail along the Moselle to Zell, enjoying views of vineyards along the way.

Day 5: Bernkastel-Kues to Cochem to Koblenz.

Sail to Cochem with its romantic backdrop of Reichsburg Castle, most of which was rebuilt in the 19th century, although the 11th-century keep survives. Perhaps join an optional excursion to the castle, or a local vineyard for a wine tasting. Sail for Koblenz this evening.

Day 6: Koblenz to Rüdesheim. Cruise the Rhine, passing Lorelei Rock and numerous castles, to Rüdesheim. Perhaps sample the region’s famous wines in the tavern-lined Drosselgasse, or visit Siegfried’s Museum of Mechanical Music.

Indulge your passion Walking in Romantic Rhineland. 7 nights from (£1319 £1119^) departing September 21, 2019. Enjoy six walks from your ship, exploring the breathtaking Rhine and Moselle valleys. Holiday code: AK202.

Martin Bell OBE You will be joined on your cruise by Martin Bell, one of the best-known and most highly regarded names in British television journalism and commonly known as ‘the man in the white suit.’ As a BBC reporter he covered foreign assignments in more than 90 countries and reported on 11 wars. Martin is also a former independent politician who was MP for Tatton from 1997 to 2001. You can look forward to three talks, on days 2, 4 and 6 of your holiday, with stories reflecting Martin’s experiences around the world.

Day 7: Rüdesheim to Cologne. Return to Cologne and spend the afternoon at leisure exploring this attractive city, famous for its imposing Gothic cathedral.

Day 8: Cologne to UK. Disembark after breakfast and begin your return journey to the UK.

Beautiful houses of Bernkastel-Kues

VIP Travel Service INCLUDED on 2020 departures SAVE up to £350^ per person on selected cabin grades and departures when you book by April 15, 2019 Ship Prices from: Passenger Deck Main Deck

Rex Rheni Ship MS Carmen Jun 21, 2019 Jul 12 Sep 21 (walking) May 24, 2020 Jun 21 Aug 1 Aug 26 Sep 11 Prices from: Sep 24, 2020 Oct 1 1249 899 1249 1099 1399 1199 1259 999 1349 1149 1349 1149 1299 1049 1349 1149 Main Deck 1399 1199 1349 1149 Sold out 1409 1359 1529 1429 1459 1329 1559 1459 1559 1459 1509 1379 1559 1459 Middle Deck Deluxe 1699 1549 1649 1499 Upper Deck Deluxe Promenade Deck 1449 1399 1369 1169 1669 1569 1609 1479 1699 1599 1699 1599 1649 1519 1699 1599 1849 1749 1799 1699 French balcony Cabins for sole Cabins for sole occ Sold out 1409 Sold out 1679 1479 1769 1619 1769 1619 1669 1519 1769 1619 1799 1649 1749 1599 from: occ from: Cruise code RH018 AK202 RH018 Cruise code RH233 Romantic Rhineland. 7 nights. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. Other sole occupancy cabins are available, please call for details. cstyle:J-TableBold>§ Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £20 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 155 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return coach travel from Folkestone to Cologne via Eurotunnel or ferry. Eurostar standard is available for a supplement departing from London St Pancras and Ebbsfleet to Brussels and onward by coach. Flights are also available for a supplement. To travel from your local airport or to take advantage of our flight and Eurostar upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please call for details.

Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.

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Rhine and Moselle Journey along two inviting waterways passing romantic locations where history reaches out in architecture from centuries past and glorious scenery will be a constant companion…

The medieval bridge in Strasbourg

Koblenz, city on the confluence

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Scenic Basel

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SAVE up to £230^ per person on selected cabin grades and departures when you book by April 15, 2019

Itinerary at a glance

14 nights FULL BOARD from £1899^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £54 if not required§

Day 1:

UK to Cologne.

Day 2:

Cologne to Koblenz.

aboard Rex Rheni hhh – please see page 148 for details

Day 3:

Koblenz to Rüdesheim.

All this included

Day 4:

Rüdesheim to Speyer.

VIP door-to-door travel service – please call for details

Day 5:

Speyer to Strasbourg.

41 meals: 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches and 14 dinners

Day 6:

Strasbourg to Breisach.

Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner

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Breisach to Basel.

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Rhine Cologne

Königswinter Koblenz GERMANY Boppard Mainz Alken Mannheim Rüdesheim Speyer

Winningen Cochem

Moselle FRANCE

Rhine

Strasbourg Breisach

Kehl Black Forest

Basel

SWITZERLAND The stunning scenery of the Moselle

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Your journey with us…

The Bernese Oberland has awe-inspiring scenery © Switzerland Tourism

Lively Strasbourg at dusk

Day 1:

Day 6:

Day 11:

UK to Cologne. Travel by coach from Folkestone to Cologne via Eurotunnel or ferry and embark Rex Rheni. Enjoy a welcome drinks reception and dinner on board tonight.

Strasbourg to Breisach. See Strasbourg’s Cathédrale Notre-Dame, plus other highlights of the capital of Alsace on an included morning excursion and canal cruise. Cruise to Breisach.

Day 2:

Day 7:

Mainz to Boppard to Alken. Cruise the UNESCO-listed Rhine Gorge to the small riverside town of Boppard, in the valley of the mythical Lorelei, where you can go exploring. Depart for Alken, arriving late tonight.

Cologne to Koblenz. Sail to Koblenz this morning, with its glorious location on the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers.

Explore independently or join an optional tour to the Festung Ehrenbreitstein, a citadel built by the Prussians, and now reached by cable car!

Breisach to Basel. Perhaps join an optional excursion to Lake Titisee in the Black Forest. Alternatively, stay aboard and sail the Rhine to Basel in Switzerland.

Day 3: Koblenz to Rüdesheim. This morning, cruise the Middle Rhine between steep banks and past historic castles and Lorelei Rock. This afternoon your ship moors in the charming old wine town of Rüdesheim where wine taverns line the charming Drosselgasse. Perhaps join an optional visit to the enchanting Siegfried’s Museum of Mechanical Music.

Day 4: Rüdesheim to Speyer. Sail upstream to Speyer with its great Romanesque church, 12th-century Jewish baths and city gate.

Moor overnight.

Day 5:

Day 8: Basel. Explore Basel, where Switzerland, Germany and France meet, or join an optional full-day tour to the Swiss alpine scenery of the Bernese Oberland. Depart early evening for Kehl.

Day 9: Kehl. Arrive in Kehl, across the Rhine from Strasbourg, and enjoy a day exploring.

Depart late afternoon for Mannheim.

Day 10: Mannheim to Mainz. Enjoy breakfast in Mannheim, from where you can join an optional excursion to the beautiful old university city of Heidelberg. Or stay on board and cruise to historic Mainz, mooring overnight.

Day 12: Alken to Cochem to Winningen. Cruise the Moselle to Cochem, one of the most popular places on the river. Perhaps visit the castle and sample local wines on an optional excursion. Sail to Winningen.

Day 13: Winningen to Königswinter. Enjoy the morning wandering the narrow streets of the pretty wine village of Winningen, set among slopes of vines. Set sail for Königswinter, with an optional trip to the red wine producing Ahr Valley available.

Day 14: Königswinter to Cologne. An optional excursion visits Bonn, birthplace of Beethoven, another takes a rack and pinion train to ruined Drachenfels Castle.

Cruise back to Cologne with an afternoon to explore.

Day 15: Cologne to UK. Disembark after breakfast and return to the UK.

Speyer to Strasbourg. En route to Strasbourg, pause in Rastatt to join an included afternoon excursion to the beautiful Black Forest. Moor overnight in Strasbourg.

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Rex Rheni hhh

The Black Forest During your holiday you can look forward to taking an included excursion into the Black Forest. You’ll take a scenic drive along the Schwarzwald Hochstrasse, which runs along the spine of this legendary region, and see some of Germany’s most beautiful scenery. Stop off in Freudenstadt, at the east edge of the north Black Forest, which is famous for having the largest market square in Germany. Continue to Oppenau, a beautiful 12th-century town with elegant city gates. There will be time for tea and cake at the Hotel Kalicutt, where the Schwarzwald kirschtorte (Black Forest gateau) is highly recommended!

The spacious Rex Rheni is reserved exclusively for Saga. Amenities include a restaurant, partially-shaded sun deck, fitness cycle and table tennis. The large windows in the bar/lounge and restaurant are ideal for enjoying the views as you help yourself to buffet-style breakfasts, enjoy three-course lunches, and four-course dinners with a choice of main course, all served at one leisurely sitting. You can also enjoy wine, beer or soft drinks with lunch and dinner, with complimentary tea and coffee available throughout the day.

In the evenings you can relax in the lounge, where live music is performed nightly and light-hearted games and quizzes take place occasionally.

Compact, comfortable and air conditioned cabins are arranged over three decks. All have a seating area, storage space,twin beds, a satellite television, telephone, reading lights, wardrobe, and shower room with wc. A safe is available free of charge as is Wi-Fi internet.

SAVE up to £230^ per person on selected cabin grades and departures when you book by April 15, 2019 Prices from: Jun 7, 2019 Jun 28 May 10, 2020 Jun 7 Jul 18 Passenger Deck 2129 1899 2129 1899 2129 1899 2229 1999 2179 1949 Main Deck Sold out 2679 2579 2679 2549 2779 2649 2729 2599 Promenade Deck 2829 2729 2629 2479 2629 2499 2729 2599 2679 2549 Cabins for sole occ. From: Sold out 2279 2129 2779 2579 2879 2679 2829 2629 Cruise code RH017 Rhine and Moselle.14 nights. All prices are £s per person, include savings as advertised and may only be available for a limited number of bookings. Prices may change and current prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. Other sole occupancy cabins available, subject to availability. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £54 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 155 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga. co.uk/holidays TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return coach travel from Folkestone to Cologne via Eurotunnel or ferry. Eurostar standard is available for a supplement departing from London St Pancras and Ebbsfleet to Brussels and onward by coach. Flights from Heathrow are also available for a supplement. To travel from your local airport or to take advantage of our flight and Eurostar upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please call for details.

Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.

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Best of the Rhine Follow the length of the Rhine from Holland to Switzerland and call at the best stops en route, including Cologne and medieval Strasbourg

7 nights FULL BOARD from £999^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

aboard Dutch Melody hhhh or MS Bellejour hhhh or MS Carmen hhhh – please see page 148 for details

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Local flights

See stunning Strasbourg’s old quarter, Petite France Amsterdam

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HOLLAND

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Mainz Mannheim

FRANCE

Heidelberg

Strasbourg

Rhine Breisach

Basel

SWITZERLAND Looking across the old bridge to historic Heidelberg

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Your journey with us…

Day 1:

Day 5:

UK to Amsterdam. Fly to Amsterdam, embark your ship and remain moored overnight. Enjoy a welcome reception and dinner on board.

Rüdesheim to Mainz to Mannheim. This morning sail to Mainz to explore the atmospheric Old Town and famous Gutenberg Museum. This afternoon, an included excursion visits the famous university city of Heidelberg. Your ship continues to Mannheim.

Day 2: Amsterdam. The Dutch capital is renowned for its charming canals, museums, vibrant cafes and fascinating galleries. An optional excursion explores the city on a coach tour and canal cruise.

Day 3: Cologne. Enjoy an afternoon in Germany's cultural capital, Cologne – be sure to visit the mighty, UNESCO-listed cathedral, where a magnificent shrine houses the relics of the three Magi.

Day 4: Koblenz to Rüdesheim. Spend the morning in Koblenz, at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle. Discover the attractive riverside promenade before sailing through the UNESCO-listed Middle Rhine to Rüdesheim. Enjoy the evening in this charming wine-making town, perhaps in a Drosselgasse tavern. Or join an optional excursion to Siegfried's Museum of Mechanical Music.

Day 6: Strasbourg. Arrive in the capital of Alsace, with a day to discover its cobbled streets, picturesque half-timbered houses and magnificent cathedral. Enjoy an included city tour and canal cruise then explore further independently. Alternatively, join an excursion to the pretty walled city of Obernai. Depart for Breisach this evening.

Colmar and the Alsace Dueing your cruise you might wish to join an optional excursion which allows you to enjoy a scenic drive into the Alsace region of France to Colmar. Founded in the 9th century and renowned for its well-preserved old town, you’ll see the highlights on a Tourist Train ride. There’ll be time to explore independently before continuing to nearby Riquewihr, a beautiful Alsace wine town. It’s surrounded by medieval fortifications and overlooked by an impressive castle. Perhaps take a stroll around the town walls for fantastic photo opportunities.

Day 7: Breisach. Today, explore Breisach a town overlooked by a 12th-century cathedral that’s set high on a hilltop. Alternatively, join optional excursions either to picturesque Colmar or to Lake Titisee in the Black Forest.

Day 8: Basel to UK. Disembark your ship after breakfast and travel to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

VIP Travel Service INCLUDED on all 2020 departures SAVE up to £400^ per person on selected cabin grades and departure dates when you book by Apr 15, 2019 FREE CABIN UPGRADE from Cantata deck to Sonata deck on Dutch Melody and from Lower deck to Middle deck on MS Bellejour when you book by Apr 15, 2019 Ship Prices from: Haydn Deck Strauss Deck with French balcony Mozart Deck with French balcony Mozart Deck Suite with French balcony Cabins for sole occ from: Cruise code

Amadeus Royal Oct 18, 2019 Oct 25# 1499 1099 1399 999

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1799 1549 1949 1749

1749 1499 1899 1699

MS Bellejour Apr 9, 2020 Apr 16# 1499 1499 1799 1499

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1949 1799

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Ship Dutch Melody Prices from: May 18, 2020 May 25# Jun 1, 8#, 29 Jul 6# Jul 27, Aug 3#, 10, 17# Sep 21, 28# Oct 5 Oct 12# Prelude Deck 1549 1399 1599 1449 1649 1499 1599 1449 1549 1399 1649 1499 1549 1399 1499 1349 Cantata Deck 1649 1699 1749 1699 1649 1749 1649 1599 Sonata Deck 1799 1649 1849 1699 1899 1749 1849 1699 1799 1649 1899 1749 1799 1649 1749 1599 Serenade Deck, balcony 2099 1999 2149 2049 2199 2099 2149 2049 2099 1999 2199 2099 2099 1999 2049 1949 Cabins for sole occ from: 1849 1699 1899 1749 1949 1799 1999 1749 1849 1699 1949 1799 1849 1699 1799 1649 Cruise code RH220 RH222# RH220 / RH222# RH222# RH220 / RH222# RH220 / RH222# RH220 RH222# Best of the Rhine. 7 nights. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. Other sole occupancy cabins available, please call for details. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £20 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 155 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on flights from Heathrow to Amsterdam, returning from Basel with the scheduled services of British Airways except on departures marked with a # where the itinerary is reversed. To travel from your local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please call for details.

Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently. Some departures operate in reverse and ports of call, excursions and timings may vary.

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From Amsterdam to the Swiss Peaks CRUISE AND STAY

Sail the legendary Rhine before enjoying Switzerland’s top charms…

The beautiful Bern river

Lake Davos

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Quaint Rüdesheim

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FREE CABIN UPGRADE

SAVE up to £400^

per person on selected cabin grades and departure dates when you book by Apr 15, 2019

from Cantata deck to Sonata deck on Dutch Melody and from Lower deck to Middle deck on MS Bellejour when you book by Apr 15, 2019

Itinerary at a glance Day 1:

UK to Amsterdam.

Day 2:

Amsterdam.

Day 3:

Cologne.

Day 4:

Koblenz to Rüdesheim.

Day 5:

Rüdesheim to Mainz to Mannheim.

11 nights FULL BOARD on your ship from £1949^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £54 if not required§

aboard Dutch Melody hhhh or MS Bellejour hhhh or MS Carmen hhhh or Amadeus Royal hhhh – please see page 148 for details

All this included VIP door-to-door travel service – please call for details

Day 6:

Strasbourg.

Day 7:

Breisach.

4 nights Half Board in a hotel

Day 8:

Basel to Bern to Basel.

28 meals: 11 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 11 dinners

Day 9:

Basel.

Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner

7 nights Full Board on board,

Day 10: Basel to Davos via Lucerne.

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Rhine

Heidelberg Strasbourg

FRANCE Breisach

Basel

Bern Lucerne

Zurich Davos

SWITZERLAND

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Your journey with us…

Heidelberg’s castle and historic bridge

Distinctive architecture in the Alsace

Your river cruise Day 1: UK to Amsterdam. Fly to Amsterdam and embark your ship which remains moored here overnight. Enjoy a welcome reception and dinner on board.

Day 2: Amsterdam. Famous for its picturesque canals, world-class museums and galleries and laid-back cafes and bars, perhaps take an optional excursion to explore Amsterdam on a combined coach tour and canal cruise. Cruise through the afternoon and overnight to Cologne.

Day 3: Cologne. Arrive in Cologne, Germany’s cultural capital, at lunchtime. Enjoy an afternoon of exploring – don’t miss the vast Gothic cathedral, started in 1248 to house the relics of the three Magi but not finally completed until 1880! Cruise overnight towards Koblenz.

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Day 9:

Strasbourg. You’ll have the whole day to discover the beautiful capital of Alsace.

See its cobbled streets, picturesque half-timbered houses and magnificent cathedral on an included city tour and canal cruise this morning. You might like to join an optional excursion to the pretty walled city of Obernai before your ship departs for Breisach this evening.

Basel. Basel is located at the meeting point of Switzerland, Germany and France and today is yours to explore its many attractions at your leisure. Basel Minster is one of the most famous buildings in the country – construction of the red sandstone cathedral with its iconic twin slim towers, began in 1019. The city is known for its museums, not least the Kunstmuseum, which housed Europe’s first art collection open to the public in 1661 and is the largest art museum in Switzerland. The University dates from 1460 and is regarded among the top-100 institutions in the world. Dinner is at a local restaurant tonight.

Day 7: Breisach. Enjoy a day to explore Breisach, an important medieval town known as the ‘gateway to the Black Forest.’ Perhaps join an optional excursion to picturesque Colmar and the wine town of Riquewhir or another to Lake Titisee, in the Black Forest, for a short cruise and lunch. Depart late tonight for Basel.

Your stay

Day 4:

Day 8:

Koblenz to Rüdesheim. Spend the morning in Koblenz where you can explore the city and the Festung Ehrenbreitstein citadel on an optional excursion. Cruise the UNESCO-listed Middle Rhine to the charming wine town of Rüdesheim, where you might wish to spend your evening on an optional wine tasting or an optional excursion to Siegfried’s Museum of Mechanical Music. Moor here overnight.

Basel. Disembark your ship and transfer by coach to the capital, Bern, where you can join an included two-hour walking tour of the beautifully preserved historic city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy lunch at your own expense and spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure before transferring back to Basel to check-in for a two night stay at the locally-rated 4-star Hotel Gaia, with breakfasts included.

Dinner tonight is at a local restaurant.

Day 5: Rüdesheim to Mainz to Mannheim. Explore Mainz’s atmospheric Old Town and famous Gutenberg Museum before an included excursion visits the home of Germany’s oldest university, the city of Heidelberg. Excursion participants rejoin the ship in Mannheim where the ship pauses briefly before sailing overnight towards Strasbourg.

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Day 10: Basel to Davos via Lucerne. After breakfast begin your journey to Davos, taking in the delights of lovely Lucerne and gliding across Lake Lucerne on your way to Davos for a two-night stay on a half-board basis at the locally rated 4-star Hotel Grischa.

Day 11: Davos. At 1,560m Davos is the highest town in Europe. The day is yours. Perhaps take the chance to ride a cable car to sample the stunning views from Jakobshorn or see the sights of the town, including the Botanical Garden Alpinum Schatzalp and the The Kirchner Museum.

Day 12: Davos to Zurich to UK. After breakfast travel from Davos to Zurich airport for your return flight to the UK.

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All aboard…

Dutch Melody hhhh

The spacious Dutch Melody will carry Saga passengers for the first time in 2020 and boasts a great choice of on-board facilities, light and comfortable cabins and complimentary Wi-Fi access.

Amadeus Royal hhhh

Exclusively chartered for Saga guests, this top-quality ship is a new addition to the choice of river cruise vessels from Saga and offers impressive facilities and delicious cuisine. She offers spacious, comfortable public rooms with generous windows, plus cabins on the top two decks have floor-to-ceiling windows with French balconies.

Lovely Lucerne During your journey from Basel to Davos, the final stop on your tour, you can look forward to taking in the delights of lovely Lucerne along the way. You can enjoy free time at leisure to explore this picturesque Swiss city situated at the end of the lake which takes its name and backed by snow-capped mountains. Don’t miss the 14th-century water tower and be sure to take the chance to walk across the world’s oldest wooden footbridge to reach the charming old town. Here you’ll find the oldest baroque church in Switzerland as you explore the narrow streets. After finding somewhere to have lunch, be sure to have your camera ready as you glide across Lake Lucerne as you continue your journey to Davos, the highest town in Europe, for a two-night stay.

MS Carmen hhhh

The compact MS Carmen, chartered for Saga guests only, offers a sun deck, lounge bar and restaurant. Upper deck cabins have opening, floor-to-ceiling windows and Juliet balconies.

There is a lift to all decks.

MS Bellejour hhhh

Chartered exclusively for Saga guests and designed to provide spectacular river views MS Bellejour has cabins with extra-large porthole windows or French balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows in public areas.

SAVE up to £400^ per person on selected cabin grades and departure dates when you book by Apr 15, 2019 FREE CABIN UPGRADE from Cantata deck to Sonata deck on Dutch Melody and from Lower deck to Middle deck on MS Bellejour when you book by Apr 15, 2019 Ship Prices from: Haydn Deck Strauss Deck, French balcony Mozart Deck, French balcony Cabins for sole occ from:

Amadeus Royal Ship MS Bellejour Ship MS Carmen Oct 18, 2019 Prices from: Apr 9, 2020 Apr 12# Prices from: Aug 22#, 2020 Sep 2, 5# 2349 1949 Lower Deck 2329 2329 Main Deck 2519 2319 2569 2369 2449 2199 Middle Deck, French balcony 2629 2329 2629 2329 Middle Deck 2819 2669 2869 2719 2849 2649 Upper Deck Deluxe, French balcony 2829 2679 2829 2679 Upper Deck, French balcony 2919 2819 2919 2819 2399 2149 Cabins for sole occ from: 2929 2779 2929 2779 Cabins for sole occ from: 2969 2869 3029 2929 RH205 / Cruise code RH218 Cruise code RH235 RH237 Cruise code RH232 RH232 Ship Dutch Melody Prices from: May 18, 2020 May 21# Jun 1, 4#, 29 Jul 2# Jul 27, 30#, 10, 13# Sep 21 Oct 5 Prelude Deck 2449 2299 2499 2349 2549 2399 2499 2349 2449 2299 2549 2399 2399 2249 Cantata Deck 2549 2599 2649 2599 2549 2649 2499 Sonata Deck 2699 2549 2749 2599 2799 2649 2749 2599 2699 2549 2799 2649 2649 2499 Serenade Deck, balcony 2999 2899 3049 2949 3099 2999 3049 2949 2999 2899 3099 2999 2949 2849 Cabins for sole occ from: 2899 2749 2949 2799 2999 2849 2949 2799 2899 2749 2999 2849 2849 2699 RH223 / Cruise code RH223 RH224 RH224 RH223 / RH224 RH223 / RH224 RH223 RH224 Amsterdam to Swiss Peaks. 11 nights. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. Other sole occupancy cabins available, please call for details. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £54 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 155 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on flights from Heathrow to Amsterdam, returning from Zurich with the scheduled services of British Airways except on departures marked with a # where the itinerary is reversed. To travel from your local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please call for details.

Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently. Selected departures will enjoy hotel stay in Bern rather than Basel.

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Majesty of the Middle Rhine Cruise the Middle Rhine and discover a realm of vine-clad river banks, medieval towns and enchanting castles in the company of special guest Oz Clarke…

Enjoy time in pretty Koblenz

See the sights of Trier aboard a road train

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Reichsburg Castle in the heart of the Moselle wine growing region

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SAVE up to £250^ per person on selected cabin grades and departures when you book by April 15, 2019

Itinerary at a glance Day 1:

UK to Cologne.

Day 2:

Cologne to Koblenz to Winningen.

11 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1599^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £54 if not required§

aboard Rex Rheni hhh – please see page 148 for details

All this included

Day 3:

Winningen to Cochem to Zell.

Day 4:

Zell to Bernkastel-Kues.

Day 5:

Bernkastel-Kues to Trier.

Day 6:

Trier to Traben-Trarbach.

Day 7:

Traben-Trarbach to Boppard.

Day 8:

Boppard to Rüdesheim.

• Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard

Day 9:

Rüdesheim to Mainz to Andernach.

• Saga Cruise Host

VIP door-to-door travel service – please call for details 32 meals: 11 breakfasts, 10 lunches and 11 dinners Free bar open 12 hours a day† Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner • Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner

• Saga Cruise Assistant on board • Entertainment and activities on the ship

Day 10: Andernach to Königswinter to Bonn.

• Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ • Return coach travel via Eurotunnel or ferry.

Day 11: Bonn to Cologne.

Excursion…

Day 12: Cologne to UK.

• Tour of Trier

Saga exclusive

Cologne

Rhine

Bonn

Königswinter

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Winningen

Cochem Traben-Trarbach

Moselle

Trier

Local flights

Andernach Koblenz Boppard

Zell Rüdesheim Bernkastel-Kues

Mainz

Rhine

The Lorelei rock

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Your journey with us…

Bask in breathtaking Cologne

Timbered houses in the old town of Bernkastel-Kues

Day 1:

Day 5:

Day 9:

UK to Cologne. Travel by coach from Folkestone to Cologne via Eurotunnel or ferry. Embark your ship and enjoy a welcome reception and dinner on board.

Bernkastel-Kues to Trier. Sail to Trier, Germany’s oldest city. An afternoon included tour reveals the cathedral and the spectacular Roman city gate, Porta Nigra.

Day 2:

Day 6:

Cologne to Koblenz to Winningen. Set sail for Koblenz, the city where the Rjhine and Moselle meet at Deutsches Eck. Perhaps join an optional city tour including Ehrenbreitstein Fortress which you reach by cable car. Cruise to Winningen where you moor overnight.

Trier to Traben-Trarbach. Pass stunning Moselle scenery as you cruise to the ‘twin towns’ of Traben-Trarbach. Straddling the river and linked by a bridge, it was once the second-largest wine-trading centre in Europe. Discover its art nouveau-style buildings or perhaps join an optional wine tasting.

Rüdesheim to Mainz to Andernach. Arrive in Mainz with time to explore the home town of Johannes Gutenberg, the father of modern printing, independently. During lunch, cruise to Andernach with its historic old town. Perhaps join an optional excursion to see the extraordinary cold water geyser here.

Day 3: Winningen to Cochem to Zell. Cruise upstream past vineyards and villages to Cochem. It has a beautiful setting beneath a romantic Neo-Gothic castle which you can visit on an optional tour. Sail to the wine town of Zell this evening.

Day 4: Zell to Bernkastel-Kues. Sail from Zell to Bernkastel-Kues – one of Germany’s prettiest small towns, where colourful Renaissance houses line the market square. Moor overnight.

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Day 7: Traben-Trarbach to Boppard. Take a leisurely cruise to Boppard. This evening you can go ashore and explore this picturesque town in the valley of the mythical Lorelei. Alternatively, enjoy an optional wine tasting. Remain moored in Boppard overnight.

Day 10: Andernach to Königswinter to Bonn. Sail downstream to Königswinter. Perhaps join an optional excursion by rack-railway to the ruins of Drachenfels castle. Cruise on to Bonn and explore independently or join an optional guided city walking tour and visit Beethoven’s birthplace.

Day 11: Bonn to Cologne. Continue to Cologne, with the afternoon to explore and admire its towering Gothic cathedral. Your ship remains moored overnight.

Day 8:

Day 12:

Boppard to Rüdesheim. Sail south past the famous Cat and Mouse castles and Lorelei rock to Rüdesheim. Take in the town’s early houses and wine taverns or perhaps join an optional wine tasting, or visit to the entertaining Siegfried’s Museum of Mechanical Music. Remain moored overnight in Rüdesheim.

Cologne to UK. Disembark your ship after breakfast and start your return journey to the UK.

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Rex Rheni

Oz Clarke You can look forward to a special celebrity guest joining part of your holiday. Oz Clarke is one of the world’s leading wine experts, whose formidable reputation is based on his extensive wine knowledge and accessible. His passion for the subject dates from his student days at Oxford University, where he won tasting competitions at a precociously early age. Since then his tasting skills have won him an international reputation and he is acknowledged as having one of the finest palates of anyone writing about wine today. Oz’s frequent BBC TV and radio appearances are broadcast around the world. Before wine took over his life in 1984, Oz was a full-time actor and singer, appearing in West End hit shows such as ‘Evita’, ‘Sweeney Todd’ and ‘The Mitford Girls’, and touring with the Royal Shakespeare Company. Oz will deliver talks on days two, four and six.

The spacious Rex Rheni is reserved exclusively for Saga. Amenities include a restaurant, partially-shaded sun deck, fitness cycle and table tennis. The large windows in the bar/lounge and restaurant are ideal for enjoying the views as you help yourself to buffet-style breakfasts, enjoy three-course lunches, and four-course dinners with a choice of main course, all served at one leisurely sitting. You can also enjoy wine, beer or soft drinks with lunch and dinner, with complimentary tea and coffee available throughout the day.

In the evenings you can relax in the lounge, where live music is performed nightly and light-hearted games and quizzes take place occasionally.

Compact, comfortable and air conditioned cabins are arranged over three decks. All have a seating area, storage space,twin beds, a satellite television, telephone, reading lights, wardrobe, and shower room with wc. A safe is available free of charge as is Wi-Fi internet.

SAVE up to £250^ per person on selected cabin grades and departures when you book by April 15, 2019 Prices from: Jul 26, 2019 Sep 10 Sep 28 Apr 29, 2020 Jun 28 Aug 15 Sep 18 Passenger Deck 1979 1779 1949 1699 1899 1649 1799 1599 1949 1769 1929 1749 1949 1769 Main Deck 2299 2149 2399 2349 2349 2249 2249 2099 2399 2299 2379 2279 2399 2299 Promenade Deck 2419 2369 2519 2469 2369 2199 2049 2349 2249 2329 2229 2349 2249 Cabins for sole occ from: 1969 1869 Sold out 2019 1869 2429 2229 2579 2399 2559 2379 2579 2399 Cruise code RH135 RH201 RH201 RH201 RH201 RH201 RH201 Majesty of the Middle Rhine. 11 nights. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. Other sole occupancy cabins available, please call for details. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £54 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 155 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return coach travel from Folkestone to Cologne via Eurotunnel or ferry, except for Jul 26, 2019 departure which is based on coach travel from Folkestone to Cologne, returning from Amsterdam, and Apr 29, 2020 departure which is based on coach travel from Folkestone to Nijmegen. Eurostar standard and flights from Heathrow are also available for a supplement. To travel from your local airport or to take advantage of our flight and Eurostar upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please call for details.

The free bar, open from 12pm to 12am, serves non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently. The departure on July 26, 2019 follows a different itinerary. Please call for details.

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Bavaria and the Alsace

7 nights FULL BOARD from £1399^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

Discover fascinating towns and cities including Strasbourg, Mainz, Miltenberg and Würzburg on this cruise through Germany and France.

aboard MS Carmen hhhh or Amadeus Classic hhhh or MS Serenade hhhh – please see page 148 for details

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Wurzburg

Miltenberg Mainz

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Mannheim

Rhine FRANCE

Bamberg

Wertheim

Nuremburg

Heidelberg

Strasbourg

GERMANY

Breisach

Munich

Basel The Residenz Palace in Wurzburg

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Your journey with us…

Day 1:

Day 4:

UK to Basel. Fly to either Zurich or Basel and transfer to the port in Basel to embark your ship. Enjoy a welcome drink reception and dinner on board this evening as you sail towards Breisach.

Mannheim to Mainz. You may like to join an optional excursion to the medieval university city of Heidelberg after breakfast. Alternatively, you can continue cruising to Mainz for an afternoon of exploring independently. Set sail for Miltenburg tonight.

Day 2: Breisach. You have the full day to explore Breisach in the beautiful Rhine Valley.

Alternatively you can join an optional excursion to Lake Titisee in the heart of the Black Forest, for a boat trip and lunch.

Depart Briesach late tonight.

Day 3: Strasbourg. Look forward to a full day in Strasbourg, the capital of the Alsace region. You might like to join an optional excursion here, which includes a canal cruise, while another optional excursion visits the pretty wine town of Obernai. Sail overnight to Mannheim.

Day 5: Miltenberg to Wertheim. This morning you can explore the ancient city of Miltenberg, in the shadow of a 13th-century castle.

You might wish to join an optional excursion visiting a local brewery before your cruise continues at lunchtime.

Day 6: Würzburg. Cruise to the university city of Würzburg where you may wish to join an optional city tour which includes a visit to the Residenz Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This afternoon you may wish to visit the enchanting medieval walled town of Rothenburg on an optional excursion before sailing on this evening.

Bamberg You might wish to explore the historic city of Bamberg on the penultimate day of your holiday. Founded in 973, this enchanting Bavarian cathedral city sits on seven hills overlooking the Regnitz River Valley. Its rich architectural legacy earned Bamberg UNESCO World Heritage status in 1993. Your tour visits the cathedral, a fine representation of the transition from Romanesque to Gothic architecture.

This stunning building, with twin apses, four towers and an impressive ‘Prince’s Portal’, is home to the medieval equestrian statue of the Bamberg Rider, the tomb of Emperor Henry II and other fine examples of German Gothic sculpture (entry to the cathedral may not always be possible).

Walk through the historic streets to discover the Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) located on an island in the middle of the river, the magnificent Renaissance building of Alte Hofhaltung and the quaint fisherman’s houses of ‘Little Venice’.

Day 7: Bamberg. Located in Upper Franconia, Bamberg is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Maybe join an optional walking tour. Depart this evening for Nuremberg.

Day 8:

Strasbourg’s Petite-France

Nuremberg to UK. Disembark your ship after breakfast and travel to Munich for your return flight to the UK.

VIP Travel Service INCLUDED on 2020 departures SAVE up to £200^ per person on selected cabin grades and departures when you book by April 15, 2019 Ship Amadeus Classic Ship MS Carmen Ship MS Serenade Prices from: Sep 20, 2019# Sep 27 Prices from: May 5, 2020 Prices from: Aug 29# Haydn Deck 1599 1449 1599 1449 Main Deck 1599 1399 Beethoven Deck 1649 1449 Strauss Deck, French balcony 1949 1849 1949 1849 Middle Deck 1899 1749 Mozart Deck, French balcony 1749 1599 Mozart Deck, French balcony 2049 1949 2049 1949 Upper Deck, French balcony 1999 1899 Chopin Deck, French balcony 2199 2099 Mozart Deck Suite, French balcony 2499 2399 2499 2399 Cabins for sole occ from: 1899 1799 Cabins for sole occ from: 2049 1949 Cabins for sole occ from: 1649 1499 1649 1499 Cruise code DA279 DA280 DA303 DA314 Bavaria and the Alsace. 7 nights. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. Other sole occupancy cabins are available, please call for details. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £20 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 155 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on flights from Heathrow to Basel, returning from Munich with the scheduled services of British Airways, except departures marked with # where your flight itinerary is reversed. To travel from your local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please call for details.

Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.

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Jazz and Wine on the Rhine and Moselle Raise a glass in salute to the best German wines as you cruise the Rhine and Moselle to the sounds of cool jazz...

7 nights FULL BOARD from £1149^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

aboard Rex Rheni hhh – please see page 148 for details

All this included VIP door-to-door travel service – please call for details 20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner Six live jazz performances Saga Cruise Host

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Boppard is a beautiful, historic riverside town

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Rhine Moselle

Cochem

Zell

Koblenz Boppard Rüdesheim

Traben-Trarbach Bernkastel-Kues

Rhine

Burg Gutenfels and Pfalzgrafenstein castles, near Kaub

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Your journey with us…

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Day 4:

Day 7:

UK to Cologne. Travel by coach from Folkestone to Cologne and embark Rex Rheni. Meet your guest musicians at a welcome drink reception. Enjoy dinner on board tonight, followed by a performance from the on-board jazz band.

Bernkastel-Kues to Traben-Trarbach to Cochem. See the colourful Renaissance houses and 17th-century fountain at Bernkastel-Kues this morning, then cruise down the Moselle to the villages of Traben-Trarbach to join an included excursion to a local vineyard for a wine tasting. Moor overnight in Cochem.

Boppard to Cologne. Sail to Cologne to explore Germany’s fourth largest city.

Enjoy a farewell dinner and a jazz concert on board ship tonight.

Day 2: Koblenz to Zell. Explore historic Koblenz, and perhaps visit the Festung Ehrenbreitstein, a citadel built by the Prussians, on an optional excursion. Enjoy an afternoon of live jazz as you cruise the beautiful sweeping curves of the Moselle towards Zell.

Day 3: Zell to Bernkastel-Kues. The picturesque town of Zell is famous for its Schwarze Katze – Black Cat – vineyard. Later this morning, cruise along the Middle Rhine to the pretty, medieval town of Bernkastel-Kues, world-renowned for its ‘Doktor’ vineyard’. Enjoy a live jazz performance tonight.

Day 8: Cologne to UK. Disembark after breakfast and travel to the UK by coach.

Day 5: Cochem to Rüdesheim. You can join an optional excursion around Cochem and magical Reichsburg Castle finishing with a trip to a local vineyard. Cruise from the Moselle into the stunning Rhine Gorge and sail to Rüdesheim. Enjoy a live jazz performance this evening.

Day 6: Rüdesheim to Boppard. Explore the charming old wine-town of Rüdesheim or join an optional excursion to Siegfried’s Museum of Mechanical Music. This afternoon cruise the romantic Rhine Gorge to Boppard where you will enjoy a wine tasting this evening.

Cochem, Reichsburg Castle and Wine tasting During your cruise you have the chance to join a special optional excursion while moored in Cochem. You will visit fairy-tale Reichsburg Castle to learn about its colourful history and see magnificent views of the Moselle. Enjoy a guided tour of the castle, which was rescued and restored in the 19th century in neo-Gothic style. Today it is a fabulous showcase for Renaissance and baroque furniture.

Later head to a local vineyard and winery for an introductory talk, and a tasting of four regional white Rieslings. There'll be the chance to purchase some wine before returning to the ship.

Colourful buildings in Bernkastel-Kues

SAVE up to £200 ^per person on selected cabin grades and departures when you book by April 15, 2019 Prices from: May 31, 2020 Aug 8 Passenger Deck 1399 1199 1349 1149 Main Deck 1599 1499 1549 1449 Promenade Deck 1749 1649 1699 1599 Cabins for sole occ from: 1879 1729 1829 1679 Cruise code AN434 Jazz and Wine on the Rhine and Moselle. 7 nights. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £20 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 155 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return travel from Folkestone to Cologne by coach via Eurotunnel or ferry. Eurostar standard is available for a supplement departing from London St Pancras or Ebbsfleet to Brussels and onward by coach. Flights from Heathrow are also available for a supplement. To travel from a local airport or to take advantage of our flight and Eurostar upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please call for details.

Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions or by exploring independently.

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Where Rhine and Moselle Meet Discover a scenic stretch of the Rhine and one of its loveliest tributaries – the Moselle – on this short cruise

7 nights FULL BOARD from £1199^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

aboard Dutch Melody or Amadeus Royal or MS Carmen – please see page 148 for details

All this included 20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner ●

Captain’s dinner and drinks reception

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Coach and walking tour of Trier

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Cruise along the Moselle

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Moselle

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Bernkastel-Kues on the Moselle

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Your journey with us…

Day 1:

Day 5:

UK to Amsterdam to Arnhem.Fly to Amsterdam and transfer to Arnhem.

Embark your ship and enjoy a welcome reception and dinner on board as your cruise begins.

Bernkastel to Trier. Set sail this morning and spend an afternoon in Germany’s oldest city, founded in 16BC by Emperor Augustus. Many important Roman buildings have been preserved in Trier, as you’ll discover on an included tour.

Moor here until the early hours.

Day 2: Bonn. This afternoon, discover the highlights of one of Germany’s oldest cities and its provisional capital city between 1949 and 1990. Enjoy exploring independently or join an optional walking tour which also visits the birthplace of Beethoven, 250 years ago in 2020! This evening sail towards Winningen.

Day 3: Winningen to Cochem. Leave Winningen to arrive in romantic Cochem on the Moselle mid-afternoon. An optional excursion visits the castle, followed by a wine tasting. Depart this evening for Zell.

Day 4: Zell to Bernkastel. Enjoy views of this famous wine town from the ship before sailing to pretty Bernkastel-Kues where half-timbered houses line the medieval market square while the ruined 13th-century Castle of Landshut overlook the town. Moor here overnight.

Enjoy delectable wine

Day 6: Trier to Traben Trarbach. Cruise to the twin villages of Traben-Trarbach which straddle the Moselle. The ‘capitals’ of the wine region are home to many art nouveau buildings and you can enjoy an included wine-tasting at a vineyard before sailing overnight to Koblenz.

Day 7: Koblenz. Set where the Rhine and Moselle meet, Koblenz means ‘merging of the rivers’, and you have the day to explore independently or maybe join an optional walking tour with a visit to the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. Sail overnight towards Frankfurt.

Day 8: Frankfurt to UK. Disembark your ship after breakfast and transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

Bonn: Birthplace of Beethoven During your cruise you have the chance to join an optional tour of Bonn, a city boasting 2,000 years of history and famous as the birthplace of Beethoven 250 years ago in 2020. This tour will encompass some of the spectacular highlights of this town, visiting such places as the Beethoven monument, the Romanesque Minster Cathedral, the University of Bonn, which was formerly the Elector’s Palace – with its elegant Hofgarten and the grand baroque City Hall. The tour takes you to the banks of the Rhine near the Bonn Opera House to see the imposing view of Germany‘s oldest nature park, Siebengebirge and seven hills. Naturally you’ll visit Beethoven’s birthplace, which includes a museum, archives and chamber music hall where you can learn more about the life and work of this great composer. (Concert Hall exhibition between March and August 2019 as entrance to the House is not permitted).

Koblenz, city on the confluence

VIP Travel Service INCLUDED on all 2020 departures SAVE up to £280^ per person on selected departures and cabin grades when you book by Apr 15, 2019 FREE CABIN UPGRADE from Cantata deck to Sonata deck when you book by Apr 15, 2019 Ship MS Carmen Ship Amadeus Royal Ship Dutch Melody Prices from: Jul 6, 2019 Prices from: Oct 4, 2019 Prices from: Jun 15, 2020 Jul 13 Sep 7 Main Deck 1499 1349 Haydn Deck 1479 1199 Prelude Deck 1629 1479 1529 1379 1629 1479 Middle Deck Deluxe 1749 1599 Strauss Deck, French balcony 1829 1599 Cantata Deck 1729 1629 1729 Upper Deck Deluxe, French balcony Sold out Mozart Deck, French balcony 1929 1749 Sonata Deck 1879 1729 1779 1629 1879 1729 Cabins for sole occ from: Sold out Mozart Deck Suite, French balcony 2379 2199 Serenade Deck, Balcony 2179 2079 2079 1979 2179 2079 Cabins for sole occ from: 1979 1799 Cabins for sole occ. From: 1929 1779 1829 1679 1929 1779 Cruise code RH210 Cruise code RH216 Cruise code RH226 Where Rhine and Moselle Meet. 7 nights. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. Other sole occupancy cabins available, please call for details. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £20 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 155 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on flights from Heathrow to Amsterdam, returning from Frankfurt with the scheduled services of British Airways. To travel from your local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please call for details.

Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.

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Wine Towns of the Main and Rhine Cruise picturesque stretches of the Rhine and Main, visiting charming medieval wine towns, enjoying a tour and canal cruise in the vibrant city of Strasbourg and discovering Amsterdam along the way…

7 nights FULL BOARD from £1149^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

aboard Dutch Melody hhhh, Amadeus Royal hhhh or MS Carmen hhhh – please see page 148 for details

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The vast Johannisburg Palace, Ashaffenburg

Amsterdam

HOLLAND

Rhine

GERMANY

Frankfurt Andernach Oberwesel Rüdesheim

Aschaffenburg

Main

Miltenberg

FRANCE

Rhine Strasbourg

Attractive timber-framed buildings in Strasbourg

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Day 1:

Day 4:

UK to Frankfurt. Fly to Frankfurt and embark your ship. Enjoy a welcome reception and dinner on board as you cruise overnight towards Miltenberg.

Strasbourg. This afternoon join an included tour and canal cruise to explore the delightful capital of the Alsace region.

Discover its cobbled streets, picturesque half-timbered houses and magnificent cathedral. Depart for Rüdesheim this evening.

Day 2: Miltenberg to Aschaffenburg. Arrive early with time to stroll in the medieval Bavarian town of Miltenberg. This afternoon sail to Aschaffenburg where you will moor overnight.

Day 3: Aschaffenburg: Spend the morning in the city known as ‘Bavarian Nice’ thanks to its climate and lively cultural scene. Head to Theaterplatz square in the old quarter to admire the fine neo-classical theatre, arcade and fountains or perhaps join an optional excursion to the enormous Renaissance Johannisburg Palace.

Spend the afternoon and evening sailing towards Strasbourg.

Day 5: Rüdesheim to Oberwesel. Explore the charming wine town of Rüdesheim this morning or join an optional excursion to Siegfried’s Museum of Mechanical Music or a tasting at a local winery. Cruise to Oberwesel, best known for the production of Reisling, this afternoon and moor overnight.

Day 6: Oberwesel to Andernach. Cruise to Andernach and spend the morning in this 2000-year-old town, perhaps discover the cathedral, round tower and old city walls or join an optional excursion to the world’s tallest cold water geyser. Cruise through the afternoon and overnight towards Amsterdam.

Rudesheim Wine Tasting Exploring wine towns is sure to work up a thirst, so perhaps opt to join an excursion to a local winery during your stop in Rudesheim. Board a tourist train and travel into the centre of town to Weingut Adolf Storzel. Located just a few steps from the famous tavern-lined Drosselgasse, this family owned winery dates back to the 16th century. Your knowledgeable host will introduce you to three different white wines from the winery. A pretzel is served alongside to neutralise the taste of the different wines. After the wine tasting you will have the possibility to taste and purchase other white and red wines and different liquors and brandies. A small glass decorated with the coat of arms of the family is yours to take away as a souvenir. Afterwards, the tourist train will take you back to your ship, unless you decide to stroll back at your leisure; perhaps via the Drosselgasse!

Day 7: Amsterdam. Arrive in Amsterdam late morning and perhaps join an optional excursion to see its highlights. Moor here overnight.

Day 8: Admire Amsterdam’s beautiful canals

Amsterdam. Disembark your ship after breakfast and travel to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

VIP Travel Service INCLUDED on 2020 departures SAVE up to £330^ per person on selected departures and cabin grades when you book by April 15, 2019 FREE UPGRADE from Canata to Sonata Deck aboard Dutch Melody when you book by April 15, 2019 Ship Prices from: Main Deck

MS Carmen Jun 1, 2019 Jul 13 Sold out Sold out

Ship Amadeus Royal Ship Dutch Melody Prices from: Oct 11, 2019 Prices from: Jun 22, 2020 Jul 20 Sep 14 Haydn Deck 1479 1149 Prelude Deck 1629 1479 1529 1379 1629 1479 Strauss Deck with Middle Deck Deluxe 1699 1499 1729 1549 1829 1579 Cantata Deck 1729 1629 1729 French balcony Upper Deck Deluxe Mozart Deck with 1849 1699 1879 1749 1929 1729 Sonata Deck 1879 1729 1779 1629 1879 1729 French balcony French balcony Cabins for Mozart Deck Suite with 1349 1299 Sold out 2379 2179 Cabins for sole occ from: 1929 1779 1829 1679 1929 1779 French balcony sole occ from: Cabins for sole occ from: 1579 1329 Cruise code RH211 Cruise code RH217 Cruise code RH227 Wine Towns of the Main and Rhine. 7 nights. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £20 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 155 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on flights from Heathrow to Frankfurt returning from Amsterdam with the scheduled services of British Airways. To travel from your local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please call for details.

Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.

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Christmas on the Rhine

8 nights from £1349^

Embrace the Christmas spirit as you cruise the majestic Rhine, stopping in historic cities and gliding through glorious scenery.

All this included

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £54 if not required§

aboard MS Asara hhhh+ – please see page 148 for details

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Cologne Koblenz Mainz

Rhine

Mannheim

Heidelberg Strasbourg

FRANCE Breisach

Basel

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Browse the stalls at Strasbourg Christmas Market

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Your journey with us…

December 19:

December 23:

UK to Cologne. Travel by coach from Folkestone to Cologne, via Eurotunnel or ferry, and embark MS Asara. Enjoy a welcome drink and dinner on board, and cruise overnight to Mainz.

Breisach. Arrive in Breisach in the early hours. Today look forward to an included excursion into the Black Forest to Lake Titisee. Enjoy a light lunch in a restaurant overlooking the lake and a boat trip, before continuing your cruise along the Rhine towards Basel in Switzerland.

December 20: Mainz. Arrive in Mainz around later this afternoon. Explore the ancient city with its old quarter of half-timbered houses and home to a magnificent Romanesque cathedral. Perhaps explore the famous Gutenberg Museum, dedicated to Johannes Gutenberg known as the ‘father of modern printing’.

December 21: Mainz to Mannheim. Arrive in Mannheim after breakfast. Join an included excursion to the university town of Heidelberg on the banks of the River Neckar with its Old Bridge and ruined castle high above the city. Set sail at lunchtime and cruise through the afternoon and evening.

Christmas Eve: Basel. Basel is located at the meeting point of Switzerland, Germany and France.

Spend the day exploring or join an optional full-day tour to the Bernese Oberland to see stunning Grindelwald, Interlaken and the Eiger and Monch Mountains. Your cruise resumes late tonight as you begin a 400 kilometre cruise north.

Christmas Day: Sailing. Spend Christmas Day cruising the majestic Rhine. Look forward to meals in the grand restaurant, or a more intimate speciality restaurant at the stern boasting an open kitchen and panoramic views.

December 22:

Boxing Day:

Kehl (for Strasbourg). After arriving in Kehl in the early hours, look forward to visiting a French city with distinctive German influences. Discover its cobbled streets, picturesque half-timbered houses and ornate Gothic Cathédrale Notre-Dame, on an included tour and cruise on the canals of the city. This afternoon is at leisure to explore independently. A transfer to and from the city centre from the mooring will be provided. Leave Kehl this evening for the voyage towards Breisach.

Koblenz. Sail to Koblenz this morning on the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers and an important centre for the wine industry, arriving around midday.

Perhaps join an optional tour which also visits the fortress, built by the Prussians.

Depart later tonight and cruise overnight to Cologne.

Koblenz and Ehrenbreitstein Fortress If you want to stretch your legs and take in the fresh winter air on Boxing Day afternoon, perhaps join an optional excursion after arriving in Koblenz.

Immortalised by Byron and Herman Melville, lofty fortifications have glowered over Koblenz since 1,000AD and changed faces over the centuries. The Prussians constructed Festung Ehrenbreitstein in the early 19th century, when Rhineland became a Prussian province. Despite being Europe’s second largest fortress, after Gibraltar, it played no part in either WWI or WWII. Enjoy a panoramic cable car ride from Koblenz up to the fortress, the views are astounding and you’ll learn about the history of the site. There will also be a guided walk around the historic city of Koblenz where you can admire the elegant architecture.

December 27: Cologne to UK. Arrive in the early hours and, after breakfast, disembark MS Asara and travel by coach to the UK via Eurotunnel or ferry.

SAVE up to £200^ per person on selected cabin grades when you book by Apr 15, 2019 Prices from: Dec 19, 2019 Lower Deck 1549 1349 Main Deck, French balcony 1799 1599 Upper Deck, French balcony 1899 1749 Cabins for sole occ from: 1549 1349 Cruise code XX579 Christmas on the Rhine. 8 nights. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. Single cabins: *There are a limited number of single cabins at no extra cost on selected grades, after this a supplement may apply. Other sole occupancy cabins available, please call for details. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £54 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 155 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on coach travel from Folkestone to Cologne via Eurotunnel or ferry. Eurostar standard is available for a supplement departing from London St Pancras and Ebbsfleet to Brussels and onward by coach. Flights from Heathrow are also available for a supplement. To take advantage of our flight and Eurostar upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please call for details.

Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.

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The Danube Delta The water of the Danube, flowing from the Black Sea, forms the second largest river delta in Europe and the best preserved.

This UNESCO-protected area in Romania is home to over 300 species of birds and there are 45 freshwater species of fish which live in the tree-lined lakes, canals, reed islands and marshes.

See cormorants, glossy ibises and white-tailed eagles, as well as foxes, wolves and wildcats.

See amazing birdlife, page 74

The famous Iron Gates The Iron Gates is a 83-mile long gorge on the river Danube and is an area of dramatic scenery of vertical cliffs which form a narrow channel between the Carpathian and Balkan mountains.

The gorge is lined by a series of fortresses, which are testament to the 2,000 years of strategic military importance, and it has a fascinating history having been blocked up during both World Wars and broken in two by the Cold War.

Cruise through beautiful scenery, page 90

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THE DANUBE If you want to sail along one of the world’s most beautiful rivers, choose a cruise along the fabled Blue Danube, a river which rises in Germany’s Black Forest, flows to the Black Sea and passes through, or borders, ten countries.

Historic Budapest

Set astride the Danube, the two separate districts of the city, Buda and Pest, are connected by a 19th-cen tury chain bridge. This is a city full of history and still has bullet holes and shrapnel marks from World War II and the 1956 Uprising. It is famous for its baroque, neoclassical and art nouvea u architecture, and has an abu ndance of hot springs, which have bee n used since Roman times.

Explore Buda and Pest, page 98

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Danube Delta Odyssey Wildlife, dramatic gorges and a wealth of charming towns – see Europe’s most unspoilt delta on this exciting cruise

Cruise through the Iron Gates

Beautiful Budapest

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Birds flock to the Danube Delta

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FREE CABIN UPGRADE

SAVE up to £500^

per person on selected cabin grades and departures when you book by April 15, 2019

from Main deck to Middle deck on MS Carmen and from Lower deck to Middle deck on MS Bellejour when you book by April 15, 2019

Itinerary at a glance Day 1:

UK to Budapest.

Day 2:

Vukovar.

Day 3:

Iron Gates Gorge.

Day 4:

Rousse.

Day 5:

Rousse.

Day 6:

Danube Delta.

Day 7:

Cruising the Danube.

Day 8:

Chiciu to Giurgiu.

Day 9:

Cruising the Danube.

14 nights FULL BOARD from £2799^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £54 if not required§

aboard Dutch Melody hhhh or MS Carmen hhhh or Filia Rheni II hhhh – please see page 148 for details

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Day 11: Belgrade.

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Day 12: Novi Sad.

Return flights and transfers.

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Day 13: Mohács to Kalocsa.

Day 14: Budapest.

Excursions City tour of Budapest

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Tour of Bucharest

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HUNGARY Kalocsa

CROATIA

Local flights

Budapest

Mohács Vukovar Novi Sad Belgrade

ROMANIA

Danube Delta Iron Gates Gorge Bucharest Danube Rousse Black Sea BULGARIAGiurgiu Chiciu

Donji Milanovac

SERBIA

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Your journey with us…

The Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest

Victory Monument in Belgrade

Day 1:

Day 5:

Day 11:

UK to Budapest. Fly to Hungary’s capital and embark your ship. Tonight, enjoy a welcome cocktail reception and dinner on board. After dinner be sure to secure a good vantage point to see the iconic buildings of beautiful Bucharest glide past illuminated as your cruise begins with an overnight voyage towards the border.

Rousse. Perhaps enjoy a guided stroll through Rousse to view the imposing 19th-century architecture on an optional excursion.

Belgrade. Spend the day in Serbia’s capital, where there’s an optional city tour.

Day 2:

Day 6: Danube Delta. Cruise through the beautiful Danube Delta, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Perhaps join an optional Danube Delta exploration.

Vukovar. Discover Vukovar’s baroque architecture and reminders of the damage it incurred during the Yugoslav War. Sail towards the Iron Gate gorge tonight.

Day 7:

Day 3:

Day 8:

Iron Gate. Sail through the world-famous Iron Gate gorge.

Day 4: Rousse. Arrive in Rousse, Bulgaria’s largest port, this afternoon for an overnight mooring.

Cruising the Danube. Spend a day at leisure on board.

Day 12: Novi Sad. An optional walking tour will reveal the old town’s fine collection of 18th and 19th-century architecture.

Day 13: Mohács to Kalocsa. An optional excursion reveals traditional horsemanship.

Pause briefly at Kalocsa for excursion participants to rejoin the ship.

Day 14:

Chiciu to Giurgiu. Included full-day tour of Romania’s capital, Bucharest, rejoining the ship in Giurgiu for an overnight mooring.

Budapest. This morning, join an included tour of Budapest. Highlights include UNESCO-listed Buda Castle. Spend the rest of the day and night at leisure.

Day 9:

Day 15:

Cruising the Danube. Spend a day at leisure on board.

Budapest to UK. Disembark and travel to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

Day 10: Iron Gate to Donji Milanovac. Return through the Iron Gate and arrive in pretty Donji Milanovac. You could join an optional excursion to the Lepenski Vir Mesolithic site.

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All aboard…

MS Carmen hhhh

The compact MS Carmen, chartered for Saga guests only, offers a sun deck, lounge bar and restaurant. Upper deck cabins have opening, floor-to-ceiling windows and Juliet balconies.

There is a lift to all decks.

MS Bellejour hhhh

Chartered exclusively for Saga guests and designed to provide spectacular river views MS Bellejour has cabins with extra-large porthole windows or French balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows in public areas.

Filia Rheni II hhhh

Chartered exclusively for Saga, Filia Rheni II is a spacious, well-appointed ship that’s proved really popular with our previous guests, receiving both our Top Ship and two-rosette Good Food awards.

Stay longer and see more…

Budapest. 2 nights with breakfasts Stay two nights at a locally rated 4-star hotel and explore Hungary’s capital further, at your leisure. Please call for details..

The Danube Your Danube cruise will take you along the majority of Europe’s second longest river – only the Volga is longer.

The river flows through 10 countries, more than any other on earth, rising in Germany’s Black forest and flowing south east for 1,775 miles to the Delta on the Black Sea. Along the way the river passes through or touches the borders of Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria, Moldova and Ukraine before spilling into the Black Sea. The Danube River basin extends into a further nine countries across some diverse landscapes, from the Great Hungarian Plains – the Puszta – to the Danube Bend and from the Iron Gates Gorge to the rich ecology of the delta, the best preserved in Europe.

Vukovar

SAVE up to £500^ per person on selected cabin grades and departures when you book by April 15, 2019 FREE CABIN UPGRADE from Main deck to Middle deck on MS Carmen and from Lower deck to Middle deck on MS Bellejour when you book

by April 15, 2019

Ship Filia Rheni # MS Carmen* MS Bellejour Prices from: Jun 16, 2019 Jul 9 Aug 1 Aug 24 Prices from: May 26, 2020 Prices from: Jul 1, 2020 Jul 15 Lower Deck 3499 2999 3479 3079 3349 2999 3479 3229 Main Deck 2999 2799 Lower Deck 2849 2799 Middle Deck 3729 3329 3709 3509 3579 3379 3709 3509 Middle Deck 3399 3149 Middle Deck, French balcony 2999 2849 2949 2799 Upper Deck, French Upper Deck, French Upper Deck Deluxe, 4199 3899 4179 3899 4049 3949 4179 4079 3749 3649 3549 3449 3499 3399 balcony French balcony balcony Cabins for sole occ from: 3499 3399 4679 4399 4549 4449 3849 3749 Cabins for sole occ from: 3849 3649 Cabins for sole occ from: 3349 3199 3299 3149 Cruise code DA060 Cruise code DA297 Cruise code DA306 Danube Delta Odyssey. 14 nights (DA306),*15 nights (DA297) or #16 nights (DA060).All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. Other sole occupancy cabins are available, please call for details. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £54 (14 nights) or £108 (15 & 16 nights) if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 155 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on flights from Heathrow to Budapest, with the scheduled services of British Airways except on DA297 & DA060 which returns from Vienna. To travel from your local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please call for details.

Please note: This cruise will also operate over 15 nights using a similar itinerary, embarking in Budapest also visiting Esztergom, Bratislava and Vienna aboard the MS Carmen. Holiday Code: DA297. 2019 departures are 16 nights and visit Esztergom, Bratislava, Vienna as well as Melk and Weissenkirchen. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.

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Prague and the Danube

CRUISE AND STAY

Enjoy a two-night hotel stay in Prague before cruising along the beautiful Danube visiting a string of historic towns and vibrant cities.

Evening light in Prague

Melk Abbey has a riverside setting

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St Charle’s Church in Vienna

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VIP Travel Service INCLUDED

SAVE up to £380^

per person on selected cabin grades and departures when you book by Apr 15, 2019

on all 2020 departures

Itinerary at a glance Day 1:

UK to Prague.

Day 2:

Prague to Nuremburg.

Day 3:

Nuremberg.

Day 4:

Kelheim to Regensberg.

Day 5:

Passau.

Day 6:

Melk to Dürnstein.

Day 7:

Vienna.

Day 8:

Bratislava.

Day 9:

Budapest.

9 nights FULL BOARD on your ship from £1299^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £54 if not required§

aboard Amadeus Royal hhhh or Amadeus Classic hhhh or MS Carmen hhhh or MS Bellejour hhhh or MS Serenade hhhh or Filia Rheni II hhhh – please see page 148 for details

All this included 2 nights Bed and Breakfast in a hotel, 7 nights Full Board aboard the ship 23 meals: 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 8 dinners Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner

Day 10: Budapest to UK.

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Prague

CZECH REPUBLIC

Nuremburg Regensburg

Dürnstein

Passau

Danube

Melk Vienna

AUSTRIA

SLOVAKIA Bratislava

Budapest

HUNGARY

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Your journey with us…

Experience the medieval architecture of Budapest

Discover Weltenberg Abbey

Your stay Day 1: UK to Prague. Fly to Prague and enjoy two nights at the locally rated 5-star Corinthia Hotel Prague (4Q), with dinner included tonight.

Day 2: Prague. The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Prague is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Perhaps discover it on an optional city tour this morning. Or go exploring independently – don’t miss the fascinating astrological clock striking the hour in the Old Town Square…

Your cruise Day 3: Nuremberg. Check out after breakfast and travel by coach to Nuremberg. Embark your ship and enjoy a welcome drink and dinner on board

Day 4: Kelheim to Regensberg. Pause in Kelheim this morning to join an optional excursion to Weltenburg Abbey with a short boat trip through the Danube Gorge or stay on board and cruise to UNESCO-listed Regensberg, with its medieval old town and 12th century bridge. Set sail again this evening.

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Day 8:

Passau. Passau is home to an impressive baroque cathedral containing the largest church organ in the world. You can join an optional short walking tour of the highlights or enjoy a full-day optional excursion to Salzburg, famous for being Mozart’s birthplace. Your ship leaves Passau early evening, crossing into Austria. Spend the evening cruising.

Bratislava. Explore the capital of Slovakia – part of Czechoslovakia until 1993 – independently this morning, or join an optional tour. Bratislava’s old town, ‘Staré Mesto’, offers a stark contrast to the 20th-century reminders of its communist past. Later this afternoon cruise towards the Hungarian capital, Budapest.

Day 6: Melk to Dürnstein. Melk is best known for the great baroque Melk Abbey, which has a magnificent church – perhaps visit it on an optional tour. Your cruise continues to picturesque Dürnstein, beneath the ruined Kuenringer Castle where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned during the late 12th century. Set sail for Vienna tonight.

Budapest. An included city sightseeing tour will reveal the highlights of both Buda and Pest on opposite banks of the Danube, including UNESCO-listed Buda Castle, Matthias Church and Fisherman’s Bastion.

After lunch perhaps join an optional excursion to the splendid baroque Gödöllo Palace, or the Lazar Equestrian Park horse farm.

Day 7:

Day 10:

Vienna. Enjoy an included morning sightseeing tour of elegant Vienna, for 600 years the centre of the Hapsburg Empire. Drive around the Ringstrasse avenue encircling the old city, taking in famous sights such as the State Opera House. After lunch an optional excursion visits sumptuous Schönbrunn Palace, or perhaps take in a classical concert in Vienna after dinner. Depart for Bratislava tonight.

Budapest to UK. Disembark after breakfast and travel to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

Day 9:

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Amadeus Royal hhhh Exclusively chartered for Saga guests, this top-quality ship offers impressive facilities and delicious cuisine. She offers spacious, comfortable public rooms and cabins, all with generous windows – some with French balconies.

Amadeus Classic hhhh Chartered

Stay longer and see more…

Budapest. 2 nights with breakfasts Stay two nights at a locally rated 4-star hotel and explore Hungary’s capital further, at your leisure.

Please call for details..

Celebrity guests

exclusively for Saga guests, Amadeus Classic boasts spacious, tastefully-furnished cabins with light and airy public rooms and a host of on-board facilities, including complimentary Wi-Fi.

MS Carmen hhhh The compact MS Carmen,

chartered for Saga guests only, offers a sun deck, lounge bar and restaurant. Upper deck cabins have opening, floor-to-ceiling windows and Juliet balconies. There is a lift to all decks.

MS Bellejour hhhh Chartered exclusively for

Humanitarian and author Terry Waite will be joining Amadeus Royal during the July 10 departure (Cruise code: DA257).

Politician, author and television personality Ann Widdecombe will join this cruise on its Amadeus Classic departure on October 23 (Cruise code: DA282).

You can look forward to Martin Bell – The Man in the White Suit – joining your cruise on Amadeus Classic in August (Cruise code: DA281).

Saga guests and designed to provide spectacular river views MS Bellejour has cabins with extra-large porthole windows or French balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows in public areas.

MS Serenade hhhh

Exclusively chartered for Saga guests and recently refurbished with plush new furnishings, MS Serenade has 68 outside cabins, all with bathrooms with showers and baths.

Filia Rheni II hhhh Chartered exclusively for

Saga, Filia Rheni II is a spacious, well-appointed ship that’s proved really popular with our previous guests, receiving both our Top Ship and two-rosette Good Food awards.

VIP Travel Service INCLUDED on all 2020 departures SAVE up to £380^ per person on selected cabin grades and departures when you book by Apr 15, 2019 Ship Prices from: Haydn Deck Strauss Deck, French balcony Mozart Deck, French balcony Cabins for sole occ from: Cruise codes Ship Prices from: Haydn Deck Strauss Deck, French balcony Mozart Deck, French balcony Cabins for sole occ from:

Amadeus Royal Amadeus Classic Jul 13, 2019 Aug 23 Sep 13# Oct 2 1799 1599 1779 1529 1829 1699 1799 1549

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TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on flights from Heathrow to Prague, returning from Budapest except on departures marked # where the itinerary is reversed, with the scheduled services of British Airways. To travel from your local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please call for details. #These departures follow a reverse itinerary, ports of call and timings may vary slightly. May 20, 2020 departures follow a different itinerary – on Day 6 the ship will moor in Melk, Weissenkirchen and Durnstein and will not moor in Bratislava on Day 8. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.

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Contrasts of the Danube

CRUISE AND STAY

Stay overnight in lively Bucharest before cruising the Danube through Belgrade, Rousse, the scenic Danube Delta and the Iron Gates gorge…

St Sava Cathedral, Belgrade

Sail along the Iron Gates gorge

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Bucharest’s Palace of the Parliament

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SAVE up to £250^

per person on selected cabin grades and departures when you book by April 15, 2019

Itinerary at a glance

9 nights FULL BOARD on your ship from £1799

Day 1:

UK to Bucharest.

Day 2:

Bucharest to Tulcea.

Day 3:

Tulcea to Danube Delta.

Day 4:

Braila.

Day 5:

Rousse to Svistov.

Day 6:

Svistov to Nikopol.

Day 7:

The Iron Gates.

26 meals: 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 9 dinners

Day 8:

Belgrade to Novi Sad.

Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner

Day 9:

Mohács to Kalocsa.

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £54 if not required§

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Braila

Tulcea Danube Delta

Rousse Nikopol Svistov

BULGARIA Pelicans on the Danube Delta

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Your journey with us…

Budapest’s impressive waterfront

Tsarevets Fortress in Veliko Tarnovo

Your stay Day 1: UK to Bucharest. Fly to Bucharest and transfer to a locally rated 4-star hotel for an overnight stay with dinner included.

Your river cruise Day 2: Bucharest to Tulcea. An included tour of lively Bucharest reveals some of its highlights, such as the impressive Palace of the Parliament, Cotroceni Palace where the President of Romania resides, and historic Cretulescu Palace. After lunch you’ll travel to Tulcea, and embark Amadeus Royal which remains moored here overnight. Enjoy a welcome drink and dinner on board.

Day 3: Tulcea to Danube Delta. Sail through the stunning Danube Delta, a wetland biosphere that is Europe's second largest delta and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

An optional half-day trip exploring aboard a smaller boat is available.

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Day 7:

Braila. Spend the morning exploring the Romanian town of Braila, an important trading port in the 19th century. Perhaps take a tram ride – the tramline established in the 19th century is still going strong!

Amadeus Royal departs during lunch and sails through the night towards Rousse.

The Iron Gates. Cruise the Danube through the southern stretch of the dramatic Carpathian mountains and the foothills of the Balkans to the ‘Iron Gates’, a scenic gorge between sheer cliffs.

Day 5: Rousse to Svistov. Explore stately Rousse independently this morning or on an optional walking tour. The city prospered from its location on the Danube and its many grand and beautiful buildings earned it the nickname 'Little Vienna'. Another optional excursion visits Veliko Tarnovo, one of Bulgaria’s most stunning medieval towns. Your ship departs at lunchtime for Svistov and moors overnight.

Day 6: Svistov to Nikopol. Depart Svistov this morning and go exploring in Nikopol.

Alternatively, join an optional city tour of ancient Pleven, the ‘city of museums', famous for the 1877 siege which saw Bulgaria breakaway from Ottoman rule.

Day 8: Belgrade and Novi Sad. This morning, perhaps join an optional tour of Serbia's capital, Belgrade, one of the oldest cities in Europe and the meeting point of Eastern and Western Europe. This afternoon, an optional tour reveals Novi Sad and the mighty Petrovaradin fortress.

Day 9: Mohács to Kalocsa. Explore the home of some of Hungary’s most exciting folk traditions at leisure. An optional full-day excursion visits the Hungarian lowlands for a performance of traditional horsemanship. Participants rejoin the ship in Kalocsa where she pauses briefly, before continuing towards Budapest.

Day 10: Budapest. Arrive in Budapest very early this morning. Disembark your ship for your return flight to the UK.

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Amadeus Royal hhhh

Stay longer and see more…

Budapest. 2 nights from £139 including breakfasts.

Transylvania. 3 nights from £249 half board, with two included excursions.

Please call for details.

Discover the Danube

Take it easy in the Amadeus Club lounge, make the most of fair weather on the Sun Deck with deckchairs and a small pool or mingle with other guests in the Lido Bar. There’s also an indoor fitness area. You can enjoy buffet breakfasts and delicious four-course lunches and dinners with a choice of waiter-served main courses. In the afternoon, tea and biscuits are served and late-night snacks are also sometimes available.

All cabins are spacious and outside-facing, with a shower and wc, a television showing images from the on-board camera, air conditioning, a telephone, safe and hairdryer. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the ship. Cabins have twin beds which can be pushed together as a double upon request. Cabins on the Mozart and Strauss Deck have full length windows and French balconies (cabins 204 and 206 on the Strauss Deck have a round window) and cabins on Haydn deck have smaller windows. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the ship.

The mighty river Danube is a river for all seasons. Not only is it Europe’s second longest, but it touches 10 countries as it makes its way across the continent. This exciting cruise will introduce you to some of the Danube’s many and varied faces, ranging from beautiful scenery including the Carpathian mountains and ports such as enchanting Rousse – Little Vienna’ – to the famous Danube Delta. This wetland biosphere is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the greater part of which lies in Romania where your cruise starts. The delta is made up of a maze of waterways, lakes, dunes and floating islands of reed. It’s also home to some 300 species of birds including pelicans, as well as 45 species of freshwater fish. Sit back and take in its haunting and natural beauty as you cruise its waters.

VIP Travel Included on all 2020 departures SAVE up to £250^ per person on selected cabin grades and departures when you book by April 15, 2019 Prices from: Jun 22, 2019# Jul 29 Apr 15, 2020# Apr 27 Jul 27 Oct 21 Haydn Deck 2079 1799 2049 1799 1999 1799 2149 1949 2249 2049 1999 1799 Strauss Deck Sold out 2399 2299 2149 1999 2299 2149 2399 2249 2149 1999 Mozart Deck, French balcony Sold out 2549 2449 2549 2449 2699 2599 2799 2699 2549 2449 Mozart Deck Suite, French balcony Sold out 2899 2699 2899 2799 3049 2949 3149 3049 2899 2799 Cabins for sole occ. from: Sold out 2099 1949 2499 2349 2649 2499 2749 2599 2499 2349 Cruise codes DA248 DA249 DA248 DA249 Contrasts of the Danube. 9 nights. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. Other sole occupancy cabins available, please call for details. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £54 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 155 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on flights from Heathrow to Bucharest, returning from Budapest except on departures marked # where the itinerary is reversed, with the scheduled services of British Airways. To travel from your local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please call for details.

Some departures follow a reverse itinerary and ports of call, excursions and timings may vary slightly. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently. # this reverse itinerary does not visit Bralia and Nikopol. On the June 22, 2019, departure passengers will be joined on board by Stephen Moss, one of Britain’s foremost nature writers, broadcasters and wildlife television producers.

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Wildlife of the Danube Delta

7 nights FULL BOARD on your ship from £1549^ CRUISE AND STAY

Stay overnight in lively Bucharest before sailing along one of Europe's most beautiful rivers.

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

aboard Amadeus Royal hhhh – please see page 148 for details

All this included VIP door-to-door travel service – please call for details 5 nights Full Board on board, 2 nights Half Board in a hotel 18 meals: 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 7 dinners Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner

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Bucharest

The Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest

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Your journey with us…

Your stay Day 1: UK to Bucharest. Fly to Bucharest and transfer to a locally rated 4 or 5-star hotel for a two night stay with dinners included.

Day 2: Bucharest. Enjoy an included tour of the lively capital of Romania, Bucharest – popular with the jet set and known as ‘Little Paris’ in the 1900s. See the enormous Palace of the Parliament and the Patriarchal Church. Enjoy some time at leisure to explore independently.

Your river cruise Day 3: Bucharest to Tulcea. Transfer to Tulcea where you will embark Amadeus Royal.

Enjoy a welcome drink and dinner on board as you remain moored here overnight.

Day 4: Tulcea to St Georghe. Set off this morning and sail through the stunning Danube Delta to reach the Black Sea coast. You will moor for the next two nights at the fishing village of St Georghe, dating back to the 14th century and renowned for its famous black caviar.

Day 5: Danube Delta. Today you are in for a treat as you will step onto a smaller vessel to explore the waters and wildlife at closer quarters. April is the perfect time of year to explore the Danube Delta, as vegetation is beginning to bloom, and migratory birds are returning to breeding sites.

Day 6: Danube Delta. Enjoy another day onboard a smaller ship, negotiating lakes and marshes which are inaccessible to larger cruise vessels. This evening return to Amadeus Royal before resuming your cruise.

Day 7: Braila. Enjoy a full day in the Romanian town of Braila, home to some elegant merchants’ villas. You can explore independently or perhaps join an optional excursion. Remain moored here overnight.

Day 8: Braila to Bucharest. This morning, disembark Amadeus Royal for your return flight to the UK.

Stay longer and see more…

Transylvania. 3 nights half-board with included excursion Before your cruise, transfer from Bucharest airport to Transylvania, where you’ll spend three nights on a half board basis at a locally rated 4-star hotel. After your first night in the hotel you can look forward to an included excursion that will reveal some of the region’s famous highlights. On a coach tour of historic Brasov you’ll see the council square, where you’ll find the remnants of the Saxon walls and bastions which once encircled the city, and see the Black Church, which was discoloured by smoke and flames during the Great Fire of 1689, entrance included.

You’ll be given free time for lunch and then taken to Bran Castle – or Dracula’s castle as it is popularly known – a domineering Gothic structure set atop a 61-metre rock, that is said to have provided Bram Stoker with the inspiration for Dracula’s lair.

On your transfer from the hotel to the ship to start your cruise in Bucharest, you’ll stop to visit Peles castle – a fantastical piece of perfectly preserved Gothic whimsy, that was built as a summer residence for King Carol I in 1874, entrance is included.

Martin Hughes-Games Joining you on your holiday will be Martin Hughes-Games, a former presenter on BBC television programme Springwatch.

Martin will regale passengers with a talk about his experiences in 30 years as a wildlife producer. Look forward to seeing a collection of exciting clips from his career, including jumping out of a hot air balloon while being chased by a peregrine falcon, testing the theory that piranha can strip a carcass to the bone in a matter of minutes in the Amazon and almost wiping out his film crew after thousands of tons of glacial ice fell onto them while they were trying to film polar bears. He will also bring the wildlife of the Danube Delta to life each day, with fascinating insights into the animals and birdlife, plus their UNESCO-listed habitat.

SAVE up to £200^ per person on selected cabin grades when you book by Apr 15, 2019 Prices from: Apr 21, 2020 Haydn Deck 1749 1549 Strauss Deck 1849 1699 Mozart Deck, French balcony 2299 2199 Mozart Deck, Suite with French balcony 2649 2549 Cabins for sole occ from: 2149 1999 Cruise code DA293 Wildlife on the Danube. 7 nights. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. Other sole occupancy cabins are available, please call for details. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £20 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 155 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on flights from Heathrow to Bucharest with the scheduled services of British airways. To travel from your local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please call for details.

Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.

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Gems of the Danube Take an indulgent Saga river cruise through awesome scenery along the mighty Danube and discover the historic capitals of Bratislava, Vienna and Budapest during leisurely visits.

6 nights FULL BOARD from £1349^ 7 nights FULL BOARD from £1449^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

aboard MS Carmen hhhh – please see page 148 for details

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The historic Parliament buildings of Budapest

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Bratislava

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Vienna Budapest

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Danube

Krems castle looking down on the Wachau Valley

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Your journey with us…

Day 1:

Day 6:

UK to Budapest. Fly to Hungary’s capital and transfer to the port to embark MS Carmen. Look forward to a welcome drink and dinner onboard tonight as your cruise begins this evening.

Krems to Vienna. Arrive in Vienna at lunchtime. The artistic capital of Austria is home to the waltz, coffee houses, the Prater amusement park with its famous Giant Ferris Wheel, and one of the world’s finest opera houses. This afternoon you can enjoy an included tour of of the city.

You have an evening at leisure in the city before your ship departs late tonight.

Day 2: Bratislava. Cruise through the morning to reach the Slovakian capital around lunchtime. You’ll have nearly 24 hours to enjoy Bratislava, founded over 2,000 years ago.

Day 3: Bratislava. This morning, perhaps join an optional tourist ‘road train’ tour of the capital’s highlights, including, the historical Old Town and Bratislava Castle.

MS Carmen departs at lunchtime heading towards the glorious Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Day 4: Melk to Weissenkirchen. Visit the historic town of Melk this morning. Its jewel is the abbey which sits on a bluff above the town which you can see on an optional excursion. Sail to Weissenkirchen this afternoon and enjoy free time as you moor here overnight.

Day 5: Weissenkirchen to Krems. This morning cruise to Krems, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, at the confluence of the Danube and the Krems river. The charming town itself, with its traditional painted houses, turrets and steeples, is ringed by vineyards. Remain moored here overnight.

Day 7: Budapest. Cruise to arrive back in Budapest at lunchtime. There are magnificent sights for you to discover on your included half-day sightseeing tour, including the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Buda Castle. After dinner, enjoy a relaxing final evening on board.

Day 8: Budapest to UK. Disembark your ship after breakfast and travel to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

Melk Abbey On Day 4 of your river cruise you will have the opportunity to join an optional excursion to visit magnificent Melk Abbey. Set in a beautiful position on a promontory overlooking the Danube River, the wonderfully ornate Abbey is a masterpiece of high baroque architecture.

Formerly the site of a castle given to Benedictine monks by Leopold III von Babenberg in the 11th century, work on the present monastery began in 1702 to the plans of Jakob Prandtauer. The exterior is an imposing and majestic sight with symmetrical towers and a large octagonal dome, while the interior is lavishly decorated and contains innumerable artistic treasures. After visiting the abbey you can enjoy some free time in the beautiful garden, before returning to the ship.

Stay longer and see more…

Budapest. 2 nights from including breakfasts. After your cruise, stay two additional nights in Budapest, where the highlights include UNESCO-listed Buda Castle, Fisherman’s Bastion and the Hungarian Parliament Building.

Please call for details.

SAVE up to £200^ per person on selected cabin grades and departure dates when you book by April 15, 2019 Prices from: May 19, 2020 Jun 10# Main Deck 1649 1449 1549 1349 Middle Deck 1949 1799 1849 1699 Upper Deck, French balcony 2049 1949 1929 1829 Cabins for sole occ from: 1949 1849 1799 1699 Cruise code DA296 DA300 Gems of the Danube. 7 nights (DA296) and 6 nights (DA300). All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. Other sole occupancy cabins available, please call for details. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £20 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 155 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on flights from Heathrow to Budapest with the scheduled services of British Airways except on #departure where you will fly to Vienna returning from Budapest. To travel from your local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please call for details. #These departures operate a reverse itinerary, ports of call and timings may vary slightly. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.

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From the Iron Gates to Vienna

CRUISE AND STAY

This cruise aboard MS Carmen is all about variety – contrast grand Bucharest and Vienna with the spectacular Iron Gate gorge and folk traditions of Mohács.

Soak up the gorgeous Iron Gates scenery in Romania

The Vienna State Opera House

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Belgrade’s waterfront

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SAVE up to £280^

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Itinerary at a glance

9 nights FULL BOARD on your ship from £1749^ 11 nights FULL BOARD on your ship from £1949^

Day 1:

UK to Bucharest.

Day 2:

Bucharest to Giurgiu.

Day 3:

Cruising the Danube.

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £54 if not required§

Day 4:

Iron Gates.

Day 5:

Belgrade.

aboard MS Carmen hhhh or MS Bellejour hhhh or Filia Rheni II hhhh – please see page 148 for details

Day 6:

Novi Sad.

Day 7:

Mohács to Kalocsa.

Day 8:

Budapest to Esztergom.

Day 9:

Bratislava to Vienna.

All this included VIP door-to-door travel service – please call for details 1 night Half Board in a hotel, 8 nights Full Board aboard the ship 26 meals: 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 9 dinners

Day 10: Vienna to UK.

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BULGARIA

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Your journey with us…

The Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest

Enjoy Esztergom’s superb views

The Petrovaradin Fortress in Novi Sad

Your stay Day 1: UK to Bucharest. Fly to Bucharest and spend your first night at a locally rated 4-star hotel, with dinner included.

Your cruise

Day 4:

Day 8:

Iron Gates. Sail through the scenic Iron Gate gorge as the river passes through the dramatic Carpathian mountains.

Continue your journey towards Belgrade this evening.

Budapest to Esztergom. Arrive in Budapest this morning and after breakfast, join an included tour of the Hungarian capital].

Depart this afternoon and pause briefly in Esztergom this evening before continuing to sail towards Bratislava.

Day 5:

Day 2: Bucharest to Giurgiu. Enjoy an included tour of lively Bucharest and then lunch at a local restaurant. Later, visit the Village Museum, Kisseleff Boulevard and Revolution Square before you transfer to Giurgiu and embark MS Carmen.

Day 3: Cruising the Danube. Relax on board as you sail towards Serbia.

Belgrade. Arrive in Belgrade this morning.

Enjoy exploring independently or find out more by joining an optional tour. Set sail again later tonight.

Day 6: Novi Sad. Enjoy the morning in this city where European and Balkan cultures meet. An optional walking tour will reveal the old town's fine collection of 18th and 19th-century architecture.

Day 7:

Day 9: Bratislava to Vienna. Arrive in Bratislava this morning and join an included combined Bratislava and Vienna city tour.

Perhaps join an optional excursion to the stately Schonbrunn Palace this afternoon while another optional visit takes in a concert in Vienna this evening.

Day 10: Vienna to UK. Disembark your ship after breakfast for your return flight to the UK.

Mohács to Kalocsa. Sail to Mohács from where you can join an excursion to witness a performance of traditional Hungarian horsemanship before rejoining your ship when she stops briefly in Kalocsa.

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All aboard…

MS Carmen hhhh

The compact MS Carmen, chartered for Saga guests only, offers a sun deck, lounge bar and restaurant. Upper deck cabins have opening, floor-to-ceiling windows and Juliet balconies.

There is a lift to all decks.

MS Bellejour hhhh

Chartered exclusively for Saga guests and designed to provide spectacular river views MS Bellejour has cabins with extra-large porthole windows or French balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows in public areas.

Stay longer and see more…

Transylvania. 3-night pre-extension half board with two included excursions Before your cruise, transfer to Poiana Brasov, in the heart of Transylvania, and spend three nights on a half-board basis at a locally rated 4-star hotel. Enjoy included visits to Bran castle – the inspiration for Bram Stoker's 'Dracula' – Peles castle and the beautiful town of Brasov including entrance to the Black Church.

Vienna. 2 night post-extension with breakfasts included. A supplement will apply. Please call for details.

Filia Rheni II hhhh

Chartered exclusively for Saga, Filia Rheni II is a spacious, well-appointed ship that’s proved really popular with our previous guests, receiving both our Top Ship and two-rosette Good Food awards.

Budapest’s grand parliament building

SAVE up to £280^ per person on selected cabin grades and departures when you book by April 15, 2019 Ship Filia Rheni II Ship MS Carmen Ship MS Bellejour Prices from: Jun 21, 2019 Jul 14 Aug 6 Aug 29 Prices from: Jun 1, 2020# Prices from: Jul 7, 2020# Jul 21# Lower Deck 2279 2099 2229 1949 2199 1999 2299 2149 Main Deck 1899 1749 Lower Deck 2049 1899 1999 1849 Middle Deck Sold out 2429 2179 2399 2199 2499 2349 Middle Deck 2249 2099 Middle Deck, French balcony 2349 2199 2299 2149 Upper Deck with Upper Deck, Upper Deck Deluxe, 3029 2929 2979 2749 2949 2799 3049 2949 2449 2349 2549 2449 2499 2399 French balcony French balcony French balcony Cabins for sole Cabins for sole 2529 2429 2479 2229 Sold out 2549 2399 2199 2099 Cabins for sole occ from: 2599 2449 2549 2399 occ from: occ from: Cruise code DA192 Cruise code DA299 Cruise code DA308 From the Iron Gates to Vienna. 11 nights (DA192) or 9 nights (DA299 and DA308). All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. #9 night durations. Other sole occupancy cabins available, please call for details. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £54 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 155 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga. co.uk/holidays TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on flights from Heathrow to Bucharest, returning from Vienna with the scheduled services of British Airways. To travel from your local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please call for details.

Please note: This cruise will also operate over 8 nights using a similar itinerary, disembarking in Budapest but not visiting Bratislava and Vienna, aboard the MS Bellejour. Holiday Code: DA308. 2019 departures aboard Filia Rheni II are 11 nights (DA192) and visits Esztergom, Bratislava, Vienna as well as Melk and Weissenkirchen. They do not however moor in Budapest. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.

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Transylvania and the Danube

CRUISE AND STAY

This cruise contrasts the glorious cities of Budapest and Belgrade, passes through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge to Bulgaria and concludes in Transylvania with a visit to 'Dracula's' castle…

Brasov is straight out of a Transylvanian fairytale

Breathtaking Budapest

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Belgrade gazing down upon the Sava River

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SAVE up to £400^ per person on selected cabin grades and departures when you book by Apr 15, 2019

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Itinerary at a glance

11 nights FULL BOARD on your ship from £1849^

Day 1:

UK to Budapest.

Day 2:

Budapest.

Day 3:

Kalocsa to Mohács.

Day 4:

Belgrade.

Day 5:

The Iron Gates.

Day 6:

Nikopol to Svistov to Rousse.

Day 7:

Rousse.

Day 8:

Braila.

30 meals: 11 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 11 dinners

Day 9:

Braila to Brasov.

Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner

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Your journey with us…

The Iron Gates gorge in Serbia’s Djerdap National Park

Buda Castle and the Budapest Chain Bridge

Your cruise

Your stay Day 5:

Day 1: Budapest. Fly to Budapest before being transferred to the port where you will embark Amadeus Royal. Look forward to your welcome drink reception and dinner as you remain moored here overnight.

Day 2: Budapest. An included city tour this morning will reveal the highlights and help you get your bearings so you can explore independently later this afternoon.

Alternatively you might opt to join an excursion to Gödöllo Palace or to the Lazar Equestrian Park Horse Farm before Amadeus Royal sets sail this evening.

Day 3: Kalocsa to Mohács. Perhaps disembark in Kalocsa early this morning join an optional full-day excursion through the Hungarian lowlands to Puszta, where you can watch traditional horsemanship, rejoining your ship when she arrives in Mohács this afternoon. You have a few hours here to explore the home of some of Hungary’s most exciting folk traditions. Amadeus Royal continues cruising towards Belgrade late this afternoon.

Day 4: Belgrade. After sailing through the morning, this afternoon join an included city tour of Serbia’s capital, Belgrade, one of the oldest cities in Europe. Your tour also features a visit to the historic 18th-century citadel, Kalemegdan Fortress.

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The Iron Gates. Spend the day cruising an exciting stretch of the Danube to the ‘Iron Gates’, a gorge framed by sheer cliffs.

Day 6: Nikopol to Svistov to Rousse. Arrive in Nikopol early this morning where you might opt to join an optional excursion to Pleven. The ancient city is known for its museums and is famous for the 1877 siege which saw Bulgaria break away from Ottoman rule. This afternoon another optional excursion visits Veliko Tarnovo.

Excursion participants will rejoin the ship in Svistov before you sail on to Rousse where you moor overnight.

Day 7: Rousse.Wake up in Rousse, nicknamed ‘Little Vienna’, this morning. The city prospered from its location on the Danube and is home to many grand and beautiful buildings. Perhaps join an optional tour this morning before sailing on towards Braila.

Day 8: Braila. Arrive in Braila this afternoon where you moor tonight meaning you can enjoy the rest of the day discovering one of the three most important and wealthy ports on the Danube in this region during the 19th century.

Day 9: Braila to Brasov. After breakfast disembark Amadeus Royal and enjoy a scenic drive through the Carpathian Mountains, with lunch and some free time in the hills included. Continue on to Brasov and the locally rated 4-star Sport Hotel and Spa (4Q), in the heart of Transylvania, where you will stay for three nights on a half-board basis. (On June 27, 2019, you will stay at the International Hotel Sinaia).

Day 10: Transylvania. Take a short drive to the centre of Brasov for an included tour of this beautiful town, including entrance to the impressive Black Church.

Day 11: Transylvania. Enjoy an included visit to 14th-century Bran Castle, the inspiration for Bram Stoker’s Dracula.

Day 12: Transylvania to Bucharest to UK. Check-out after breakfast and travel to Bucharest Airport for your return flight to the UK.

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All aboard…

Amadeus Royal hhhh

Stay longer and see more…

Budapest. 2 nights including breakfasts.

Bran Castle During your stay in Brasov you can enjoy an included visit to 14th-century Bran Castle, the inspiration for Bram Stoker’s Dracula. The author’s character, is a Transylvanian Count with a castle located high above a valley perched on a rock with a flowing river below in the Principality of Transylvania. Stoker never actually visited Romania but depicted the imaginary Dracula’s castle based upon an illustration of Bran Castle in Charles Boner’s book Transylvania: Its Product and Its People, published in London in 1865. The castle is also said to have been the site where Vlad the Impaler, ruler of this area – Walachia – was imprisoned for two months in 1462 after being captured by the army of Hungarian King Matei Corvin.

Take it easy in the Amadeus Club lounge, make the most of fair weather on the Sun Deck with deckchairs and a small pool or mingle with other guests in the Lido Bar. There’s also an indoor fitness area. You can enjoy buffet breakfasts and delicious four-course lunches and dinners with a choice of waiter-served main courses. In the afternoon, tea and biscuits are served and late-night snacks are also sometimes available.

All cabins are spacious and outside-facing, with a shower and wc, a television showing images from the on-board camera, air conditioning, a telephone, safe and hairdryer. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the ship. Cabins have twin beds which can be pushed together as a double upon request. Cabins on the Mozart and Strauss Deck have full length windows and French balconies (cabins 204 and 206 on the Strauss Deck have a round window) and cabins on Haydn deck have smaller windows. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the ship.

SAVE up to £400^ per person on selected cabin grades and departures when you book by Apr 15, 2019 Prices from: Jun 27#, 2019 Jul 22 Sep 9# Jul 20, 2020 Oct 14 Haydn Deck 2469 2069 2199 1849 2349 2149 2199 1999 2099 1899 Strauss Deck, French balcony 2919 2669 2649 2399 2799 2599 2649 2499 2549 2399 Mozart Deck, French balcony 3069 2819 2799 2549 2949 2899 2749 2649 2649 2549 Mozart Deck Suite,French balcony 3369 3119 3099 2849 3249 3149 3099 2999 2999 2899 Cabins for sole occ from: 2619 2519 2349 2299 2499 2349 2749 2599 2649 2499 Cruise code DA271 DA270 DA271 DA270 Transylvania and the Danube. 11 nights.All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. Other sole occupancy cabins available, please call for details. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £54 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 155 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on flights from Heathrow to Budapest, returning from Bucharest, with the scheduled services of British Airways, except on departures marked # where your itinerary is reversed. To travel from your local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please call for details.

Some departures operate in reverse and ports of call, excursions and timings may vary. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.

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Vienna and the Blue Danube

CRUISE AND STAY

Begin your holiday with a three-night hotel stay and a concert in magical, musical Vienna, then cruise the Danube through the riverscapes of Austria, Slovakia and Hungary…

The Hofburg Palace

Impressive Bratislava Castle

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The Danube at Esztergom

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Itinerary at a glance Day 1:

UK to Vienna.

10 nights FULL BOARD on your ship from £1729^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £54 if not required§

Days 2-3: Vienna.

Day 4:

Vienna to Dürnstein.

Day 5:

Dürnstein to Melk.

Day 6:

Passau.

Day 7:

Linz.

Day 8:

Bratislava.

aboard Amadeus Royalhhhh or Filia Rheni II hhhh – please see page 148 for details

All this included 3 nights Half Board in a hotel, 7 nights Full Board aboard the ship 26 meals: 10 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 10 dinners

Day 9: Bratislava to Esztergom to Budapest.

Day 10:

Budapest.

Day 11:

Budapest to UK.

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Melk

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Bratislava Budapest

HUNGARY

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Your journey with us…

Passau sits where three rivers meet

Melk Abbey’s baroque interior

Your stay Day 1: UK to Vienna. Fly to Vienna for a three-night stay at the locally rated 4-star Mercure Grand Hotel Biedermeier (4Q) or similar hotel. Your stay is on a half-board basis, with one dinner at a local restaurant and two dinners at the hotel.

Day 2: Vienna. Enjoy an included half-day tour of Vienna around the Ringstrasse encircling the old city, taking in historic buildings such as the magnificent State Opera House. Tonight, dine at the atmospheric Augustinerkeller restaurant, in one of the last monastery cellars of Vienna’s Old Town.

Day 3: Vienna. Enjoy a day at leisure in Vienna, or join an optional excursion to Schönbrunn Palace. This evening, take in an included concert, with works by Mozart and Strauss.

Your cruise

Day 9:

Dürnstein to Melk. Spend part of the morning in picturesque Dürnstein in the beautiful Wachau valley before setting sail to Melk where you’ll have the opportunity to visit the magnificent Benedictine abbey. Cruise through the night towards Passau.

Bratislava to Esztergom to Budapest.

Depart very early, arriving in Esztergom before breakfast. Perhaps the most beautiful town on the Danube Bend, it’s home to Hungary’s largest basilica, the dome of which can be seen for miles. An optional excursion explores the town and the artistic community of Szentendre.

Cruise to Budapest, arriving early this evening.

Day 6: Passau. Arrive in Passau late this morning for an afternoon exploring the ‘Venice of Bavaria’, set where the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers meet. Perhaps join an optional city walk. Your ship departs late tonight.

Day 7: Linz. Explore the home of delicious Linzer torte, said to be the world’s oldest cake recipe, this morning, either independently or on an optional city walking tour through the charming streets and riverside promenades. Depart during lunch and cruise overnight towards Bratislava.

Day 10:Budapest. Awake in Budapest for a full day and overnight mooring. An included city tour reveals the highlights, from UNESCO-listed Buda Castle on the west bank, to the impressive Hungarian Parliament buildings in Pest on the east bank.

Day 11: Budapest to UK. Disembark your ship and travel to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

Day 8:

Day 4: Vienna to Dürnstein. Spend the morning in Vienna before embarking your ship. Cruise the Danube to Dürnstein with a welcome reception and dinner on board.

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Day 5:

Bratislava. Arrive in Slovakia’s capital, Bratislava, for a day exploring the city’s old quarter independently or on an optional morning city tour. Stroll through ancient cobbled streets to Bratislava Castle for a bird’s-eye view of the city and admire the Gothic-style Cathedral.

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All aboard…

Amadeus Royal hhhh

Exclusively chartered for Saga guests, this top-quality ship is a new addition to the choice of river cruise vessels from Saga and offers impressive facilities and delicious cuisine. She offers spacious, comfortable public rooms with generous windows, plus cabins on the top two decks have floor-to-ceiling windows with French balconies.

Filia Rheni II hhhh

Chartered exclusively for Saga, Filia Rheni II is a spacious, well-appointed ship that’s proved really popular with our previous guests, receiving both our Top Ship and two-rosette Good Food awards.

Stay longer and see more…

Budapest. 2 nights with breakfasts Stay two nights at a locally rated 4-star hotel and explore Hungary’s capital further, at your leisure. Please call for details..

Enchanting Vienna.

This fine city was the birthplace of Johann Strauss and the home of Mozart and Beethoven. It has inspired intellectuals and boasts fine buildings, coffee houses and a culture that stretches across the centuries. On this exciting holiday you’ll start by spending the first four days in this famous city. After a half-day tour to get your bearings, enjoy time at leisure to explore all Vienna has to offer. Watch the world go by from a traditional Viennese coffee house, sit down to dine in one of the last monastery cellars in Vienna’s Old Town, and take your seats for an evening concert. On day four, you’ll bid the ‘city of dreams’ Auf Wiedersehen as you join your ship to set off on the next exciting part of your holiday cruising the Blue Danube

A ceiling painting in Melk Abbey, Austria

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Filia Rheni II Ship Amadeus Royal Sep Sep Oct Oct Oct May 25, Jun Jul Jul Aug Aug Sep Oct Prices from: 16# 30# 4 14# 18† 2020# 22# 6# 10 19# 23 30# 4 2029 1999 1979 1879 1979 2299 2249 2249 2249 2249 2249 2249 Lower Deck Haydn Deck 2249 1999 1829 1799 1729 1629 1729 2099 2049 2049 2049 2049 2049 1999 2229 2199 2179 2079 2179 2449 2399 2399 2399 2399 2399 2399 Middle Deck Sold out Strauss Deck 2399 2199 2079 1999 1929 1829 1929 2299 2249 2249 2249 2249 2249 2199 Upper Deck, 2859 2679 2649 2629 2529 2629 Mozart Deck, 2849 2799 2799 2799 2799 2799 2799 2799 2649 2679 2579 2549 2479 2379 2479 French balcony 2749 2699 2699 2699 2699 2699 2649 French balcony Cabins for sole 2329 2279 2199 2179 2079 2179 Cabins for sole 2799 2749 2749 2749 2749 2749 2749 2749 2549 2249 2179 2049 1979 1879 1979 occ. from: 2649 2599 2599 2599 2599 2599 2549 occ. from: DA174/ AN822/ AR100/ AN761/ Cruise code DA216 DA215 DA216 Cruise code DA289 DA289 DA289 DA290 DA289 DA290 DA289 DA290 DA216 AN823 AR101 AN762 Vienna and the Blue Danube. 10 nights. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. Sep 30 - Oct 18, 2019 prices based on staying at Mercure Grand Hotel Biedermeier in Vienna. Other sole occupancy cabins available, subject to availability. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £54 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 155 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays Prices from:

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Splendours of the Danube

7 nights FULL BOARD on your ship from £1349^

CRUISE AND STAY

Contrast lively Bucharest with the magnificent Iron Gates gorge and serenity of the Danube Delta on this delightful river cruise through four countries...

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

aboard MS Carmen hhhh or MS Bellejour hhhh or Filia Rheni II hhhh – please see page 148 for details

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The Danube’s beautiful scenery

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Your journey with us…

Your river cruise Day 4:

Day 1: UK to Budapest. Fly to Hungary's capital and embark MS Bellejour. Enjoy a welcome cocktail reception and dinner on board this evening.

Day 2: Vukovar. Discover Vukovar's baroque architecture and reminders of the damage it incurred during the Yugoslav War on an optional excursion this afternoon.

Day 3: Iron Gates. Admire the views as you sail through the dramatic Iron Gate gorge towards Bulgaria, passing through the Carpathian mountains and the foothills of the Balkans. Watch as the ship manoeuvres through two locks by the Djerdap power stations.

Rousse. Early this morning, arrive in Rousse, the largest port in Bulgaria and often referred to as ‘Little Vienna’. Perhaps discover more on an optional city tour.

Set off at lunch time and cruise through the night.

Day 5: Rousse. Spend the morning in Rousse, exploring independently, before setting sail at lunchtime.

Day 6: Danube Delta. Enjoy the scenery as you cruise the protected wildlife-rich Danube Delta which provides sanctuary for over 300 species of bird. You may like to take an optional Danube Delta excursion aboard a smaller boat.

Stay longer and see more…

Budapest. 2 night pre-extension with breakfasts. A supplement will apply.

Please call for details.

Transylvania. 3-night post-extension half board with two included excursions After your cruise, transfer to the heart of Transylvania and spend three nights on a half-board basis at a locally rated 4-star hotel. Enjoy included visits to Bran castle – the inspiration for Bram Stoker's 'Dracula' – Peles castle and the beautiful town of Brasov, including entrance to the Black Church.

Day 7: Cruising the Danube. Enjoy your ship’s facilities and perhaps watch the scenery glide past from the sundeck.

Your stay Day 8: Chiciu to Bucharest. Disembark after breakfast and continue by coach to Bucharest. An included tour of this lively city reveals the impressive Palace of the Parliament, Cotroceni Palace where the President of Romania resides, and historic Cretulescu Palace. Lunch is included.

Tonight you’ll stay in the heart of the capital, at a locally rated 5-star hotel, with dinner included.

Day 9: The majestic White Pelican

Bucharest to UK. Check out after breakfast for your return flight to the UK.

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Ship Filia Rheni II Ship MS Carmen Ship MS Bellejour Prices from: Jul 9, 2019 Aug 24 Prices from: May 26, 2020 Prices from: Jul 1, 2020 Jul 15 Lower Deck 1499 1349 1499 1349 Main Deck 1749 1599 Lower Deck 1999 1849 1949 1799 Middle Deck 1649 1649 1599 Middle Deck 2099 1949 Middle Deck, French balcony 2299 2149 2249 2099 Upper Deck, French balcony 2049 1949 2049 1949 Upper Deck, French balcony 2299 2199 Upper Deck Deluxe, French balcony 2499 2399 2449 2349 Cabins for sole occ from: Sold out 1799 Cabins for sole occ from: 2049 1949 Cabins for sole occ from: 2549 2399 2499 2349 Cruise code DA191 Cruise code DA298 Cruise code DA307 Splendours of the Danube. 7 nights. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. Other sole occupancy cabins available, please call for details. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £20 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 155 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on flights from Heathrow to Budapest, returning from Bucharest, with the scheduled services of British Airways. To travel from your local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please call for details.

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Historic Cities of Europe

12 nights FULL BOARD on your ship from £1899^

CRUISE AND STAY

Explore the history of central Europe’s most fascinating cities with a Danube cruise, plus hotel stays in Prague, Dresden and Berlin

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £54 if not required§

aboard Amadeus Royal hhhh or Amadeus Classic hhhh – please see page 148 for details

All this included VIP door-to-door travel included – please call for details 7 nights Full Board aboard the ship, 5 nights Half Board in hotels 28 meals: 12 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 10 dinners Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on the ship Captain’s dinner and drinks reception

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Passau

Danube

Melk

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Take in stunning scenery as you cruise

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Your journey with us…

Your river cruise

Your stays

Day 1:

Day 8:

UK to Budapest. Fly to Budapest and transfer to your ship. Enjoy a welcome dinner on board and remain moored overnight.

Nuremberg to Prague. Disembark your ship and travel to Prague for two nights at the locally rated 5-star Corinthia Hotel Prague, or similar, with dinner included tonight.

Day 2: Budapest. See the highlights of the city on an included morning tour. Spend the rest of the day and night cruising.

Day 3: Bratislava to Vienna. Arrive in Bratislava this morning and admire the Hapsburg baroque architecture. Perhaps join an optional city tour, with a walk through the old town. Set sail for Vienna, arriving this evening.

Day 4: Vienna to Dürnstein. Included tour of Austria’s capital. This afternoon cruise to Dürnstein.

Day 5: Dürnstein to Melk. Spend the early morning in Dürnstein before cruising to Melk, where an optional excursion visits the abbey.

Cruise overnight to Passau.

Day 6: Passau. You have the afternoon to explore Passau. Perhaps join an optional walking tour.

Day 7: Regensburg to Kelheim. Discover attractive Regensburg, or join an optional excursion to Weltenburg Abbey. Sail on towards Nuremberg, pausing briefly in Kelheim for excursion participants to rejoin the ship.

Day 9: Prague. Optional sightseeing tour of Prague, including a visit to the old town, Stare Mesto. Dine independently this evening.

Day 10: Prague to Dresden. Travel into the Saxon Switzerland National Park to explore the Sandstone Mountains. Afterwards, enjoy free time in Dresden. Stay at the locally rated 4-star Westin Bellevue Dresden Hotel with dinner included.

Day 11: Dresden to Berlin. Depart after breakfast and travel to Berlin for two nights at the locally rated 4-star Golden Tulip Berlin-Hotel Hamburg, or similar. Dinner is included tonight.

Stay longer and see more…

Budapest. 2 nights including breakfasts.

Before or after your holiday, stay two nights at a locally rated 4-star hotel. Take time to discover Hungary’s vibrant capital which boasts a wealth of attractions.

Celebrity Guests Humanitarian, author and former hostage Terry Waite will join this cruise on the Amadeus Royal departure on July 13, 2019.

He was taken hostage in Beirut in 1987 and held for 1,763 days.

Former Conservative Minister, author and television personality Ann Widdecombe will join you onboard Amadeus Classic during the October 23, 2019, departure.

Former BBC Foreign Affairs correspondent Martin Bell – the man in the white suit - joins Amadeus Classic during its August 20, 2019, departure. He later served four years as MP for Tatton.

Day 12: Berlin. Included sightseeing tour reveals the city’s major sights, including the rebuilt Reichstag and the Brandenburg Gate.

Day 13: Berlin to UK. Travel to Berlin airport for your return flight to the UK.

SAVE up to £250^ per person on selected cabin grades and departures when you book by Apr 15, 2019 Ship Amadeus Royal Amadeus Classic Amadeus Classic Amadeus Royal Prices from: Jul 10#, 2019 Aug 20# Oct 23 Jun 8, 2020 Jun 10# Aug 5 Aug 7# Sep 2 Sep 4# Haydn Deck 2199 1999 2199 1949 2149 1899 2339 2139 2369 2169 2229 1999 2259 2059 2369 2169 2399 2199 Strauss Deck 2599 2569 2599 2519 2549 2399 2739 2639 2769 2669 2679 2529 2709 2559 2819 2669 2849 2699 Mozart Deck, French balcony 2749 2719 2749 2669 2699 2549 2889 2789 2919 2819 2779 2679 2809 2709 2919 2819 2949 2849 Mozart Deck Suite,French balcony 3099 2969 3099 3019 3049 2899 3239 3139 3269 3169 3129 3029 3159 3059 3269 3169 3299 3199 Cabins for sole occ from: 3299 3269 3299 3219 3249 3099 2989 2839 3019 2869 2879 2729 2909 2759 3019 2869 3049 2899 Cruise code DA257 DA281 DA282 DA256 DA257 DA256 DA257 DA256 DA257 Historic Cities of Europe. 12 nights. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. Other sole occupancy cabins available, please call for details. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £54 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 155 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays.

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Elegant Vienna

One of the highlights of a cruise through Europe is the elegant and his toric city of Vienna, Austria’s capital whi ch lies on the Danube river. With famous residents such as Mozart, Wagner, Beetho ven and Haydn, the city has a wonder ful musical heritage, a fascinating histor y and a dazzling artistic legacy. Enj oy the grand architecture, boutique shops, art galleries and museums.

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SEE MORE OF EUROPE If you want a cruise that takes you through the scenic heart of Europe, we have a great selection of itineraries for you to choose from. See the tranquil scenery of the French Waterways, the grand cities of Russia, and the picturesque towns of Switzerland.

The heart of Provence Cruise the Rhône and Saône and discover the scenic heart of Provence. Go wine tasting in Beaujolais, explore Lyon the gastronomical capital of France, UNESCO-protected Avignon, and Arles, which famously inspired Vincent Van Gogh, and see the incredibly scenic Ardéche Valley.

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Russia’s capitals Cruise the Russia Waterways and you’ll not want to miss the country’s grand capitals.

Discover St Petersburg, a showpiece city founded by Tsar Peter the Great, and see the impressive Summer Palace, Winter Palace and Admiralty Building, drive along Nevsky Prospekt and explore the Hermitage Museum. Then visit Moscow and see the famous Red Square, the imposing Kremlin and vibrant St Basil’s Cathedral.

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Across Europe Marvel at the cultural treasures of the Continent on this exclusive river cruise sailing from Amsterdam to Budapest, via Germany, Austria and Slovakia…

Regensburg sits at the confluence of three rivers

A peaceful Amsterdam canal

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Pretty Nuremberg

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Itinerary at a glance Day 1:

UK to Amsterdam.

Day 2:

Amsterdam.

Day 3:

Cologne.

Day 4:

Koblenz to Rüdesheim.

Day 5:

Miltenberg.

Day 6:

Würzburg.

Day 7:

Bamberg.

Day 8:

Nuremberg.

Day 9:

Kelheim to Regensburg.

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Amsterdam

Rhine

GERMANY

Cologne Wurzburg Dürnstein Koblenz Bamberg Rüdesheim Nuremburg Vienna Regensburg Main SLOVAKIA Kelheim Miltenberg Bratislava Passau Melk Danube AUSTRIA Budapest

HUNGARY

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Beautiful Wurzburg

Vienna’s stunning Belvedere Palace

Day 1:

Day 6:

Day 10:

UK to Amsterdam. Fly to Amsterdam and embark your ship. Enjoy a welcome drink reception and dinner on board while moored here overnight.

Würzburg. Spend the afternoon in Würzburg, where an optional guided tour visits the grand, baroque Residenz Palace.

Passau. Arrive this morning in elegant Passau and explore its cobbled streets, or join an optional excursion to Salzburg, where Mozart was born in 1756.

Day 2: Amsterdam. Admire Amsterdam's canals and gabled houses and, during an optional tour, see the house where Anne Frank hid.

Sail for Cologne this afternoon.

Bamberg. Arrive in Bamberg after lunch.

The UNESCO-listed city is characterised by quaint streets of old buildings. Take in the town's medieval treasures on an optional tour.

Day 3:

Day 8:

Cologne. Enjoy the afternoon and evening here. Why not explore the oldest part of the city including the cathedral, home to relics of the Three Magi of the Nativity.

Nuremberg. Moor in historic Nuremberg for the day and see the highlights of this historic Bavarian city on an included excursion.

Day 4:

Day 9:

Koblenz to Rüdesheim. Spend the morning in Koblenz before sailing through the scenic Rhine Valley. Late this afternoon you'll arrive in the old wine town of Rüdesheim, where an optional excursion visits Siegfried’s Museum of Mechanical Music.

Kelheim to Regensburg. This morning an optional trip visits Weltenburg Abbey, an exquisitely painted masterpiece of German baroque architecture.

Alternatively, stay on board and cruise to medieval Regensburg, once the centre of the Holy Roman Empire. Explore the labyrinth of medieval streets and admire the great Gothic cathedral.

Day 5: Miltenberg. Explore Miltenberg's old town and see the 13th-century castle. Or take an optional tour of a famous old brewery…

Day 7:

Day 11: Melk to Dürnstein. Discover Melk, famous for its great baroque abbey – perhaps join an optional visit there. Cruise through the Wachau Valley to Dürnstein, one of the Danube’s most picturesque towns.

Day 12: Vienna. Enjoy a full day in Vienna. An included tour reveals the highlights.

Optional excursions include Schönbrunn Palace and a classical concert ashore.

Day 13: Bratislava. Stroll the cobbled streets of Bratislava's Old Town to Bratislava Castle, or join an optional guided tour of the city.

Day 14: Budapest. You have a full day in Budapest.

An included excursion shows you the capital's highlights which include the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Buda Castle. Optional excursions visit Gödöllo Palace or the Lazar Equestrian Park.

Day 15: Budapest to UK. Disembark after breakfast for your return flight to the UK.

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Amadeus Royal hhhh

Exclusively chartered for Saga guests, this top-quality ship offers impressive facilities and delicious cuisine. She offers spacious, comfortable public rooms and cabins, all with generous windows – some with French balconies.

MS Carmen hhhh

The compact MS Carmen, chartered for Saga guests only, offers a sun deck, lounge bar and restaurant. Upper deck cabins have opening, floor-to-ceiling windows and Juliet balconies.

There is a lift to all decks.

MS Bellejour hhhh

Chartered exclusively for Saga guests and designed to provide spectacular river views MS Bellejour has cabins with extra-large porthole windows or French balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows in public areas.

Codebreakers – The Story of Enigma Dr Mark Baldwin will join you on your cruise to provide a series of talks about one of World War II’s most fascinating stories. The Germans had entrusted their secret communications to an ingenious machine named Enigma, which could be set up in millions of ways using codes which changed every 24 hours. The Allied Codebreakers cracked the code and deciphered a vast number of German secret messages and used the intelligence they gained to help secure Allied victory. Dr Baldwin has made a detailed study of the Enigma machine, the code-breaking work at Bletchley Park, and U-boats and has built up a unique collection of slides which illustrate the main features of those important facts, which you can enjoy during your cruise with talks scheduled on days 2, 4 and 6.

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MS Serenade hhhh

Exclusively chartered for Saga guests and recently refurbished with plush new furnishings, MS Serenade has 68 outside cabins, all with bathrooms with showers and baths.

Filia Rheni II hhhh

Budapest. 2 nights with breakfasts Stay two nights at a locally rated 4-star hotel and explore Hungary’s capital further, at your leisure. Please call for details..

Chartered exclusively for Saga, Filia Rheni II is a spacious, well-appointed ship that’s proved really popular with our previous guests, receiving both our Top Ship and two-rosette Good Food awards.

Enjoy an included excursion to medieval Nuremberg and discover the Gothic churches and elegant restored architecture of the city set within medieval walls. Highlights include the medieval complex of fortified buildings – the Imperial Castle – which dominates the skyline. The city has undergone a great deal of restoration since it was heavily bombed in World War ll. In 1935 Nazis built a stadium here in which to hold vast rallies and, later, Nazi war criminals were tried in Nuremberg by the Allies. On a happier note, the artist Albrecht Durer lived here from 1509 to 1528 and his house is now a museum, while the main square, the Hauptmarkt, is world-famous for its Christmas markets.

SAVE up to £330^ per person on selected cabin grades and departures when you book by Apr 15, 2019 FREE CABIN UPGRADE from Haydn to Strauss deck on Amadeus Royal* and from Lower to Middle deck on MS Bellejour when you book by Apr 15, 2019

Ship Prices from: Aug 7#, 2019 Haydn Deck 2779 2479 Strauss Deck 3479 3329 Mozart Deck, 3679 3529 French balcony Mozart Deck Suite, 3979 3829 French balcony Cabins for sole occ from: 2879 Cruise codes DA245 Ship MS Bellejour Prices from: Apr 30, 2020 Lower Deck 2649 Middle Deck, 2999 2649 French balcony Upper Deck Deluxe, 3399 3199 French balcony

Amadeus Royal Aug 21 2849 2549 3549 3299 3749 3599 Sold out 3799 3649 DA244 Ship Prices from: Main Deck Middle Deck

Ship Amadeus Royal Prices from: Apr 1, 2020 Oct 30# Haydn Deck 2599 2599 Strauss Deck 2799 2599 2799 2599 Mozart Deck, French 3749 3599 3279 3079 3449 3249 3449 3249 balcony Mozart Deck Suite, 4049 3899 Cabins for sole occ from: 2629 2429 3749 3549 3749 3549 French balcony 2949 2799 Cabins for sole occ from: 3299 2999 3299 2999 DA245 Cruise codes DA194 Cruise codes DA244 DA245 MS Carmen Ship MS Serenade Jun 16#, 2020 Prices from: Jul 25#, 2020 Aug 8 2649 2449 Beethoven Deck 2899 2599 2849 2549 Mozart Deck, French 3049 2899 3249 2949 3199 2899 balcony Sep 20# 2849 2549 3549 3299

Ship Prices from: Lower Deck Middle Deck Upper Deck, French balcony

Filia Rheni II† Oct 28, 2019# 2629 2299 2829 2499

Upper Deck, French Chopin Deck, French 3449 3299 3749 3499 3699 3449 balcony balcony Cabins for sole occ from: 3249 2949 Cabins for sole occ from: 3149 2949 Cabins for sole occ from: 3499 3199 3449 3149 Cruise codes DA304 Cruise codes DA301 Cruise codes DA309 DA311 Across Europe. 14 nights. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. Other sole occupancy cabins are available, please call for details. *Free upgrade on Amadeus Royal on 2020 departures only. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £54 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 155 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on flights from Heathrow to Amsterdam, returning from Budapest with the scheduled services of British Airways, except on departures marked # where your itinerary is reversed. To travel from your local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please call for details. #These departures operate a reverse itinerary, ports of call and timings may vary slightly. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently. The free bar is only available on Filia Rheni ll, is open from 9am to midnight, serving non branded alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks.

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Grand European Voyage Sail through the heart of Europe on this fascinating cruise from Switzerland to Hungary, along the Danube, Main and Rhine

Nuremberg is divided by the River Pegnitz

The State Opera House in Vienna

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Dürnstein sits on the edge of the Danube

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SAVE up to £300

^

per person on selected cabin grades and departures when you book by Apr 15, 2019

from Main to Middle deck on MS Carmen when you book by Apr 15, 2019

Itinerary at a glance Day 1:

UK to Basel.

Day 2:

Breisach.

Day 3:

Strasbourg.

Day 4:

Mannheim to Mainz.

Day 5:

Miltenberg to Wertheim.

Day 6:

Würzburg.

Day 7:

Bamberg.

Day 8:

Nuremberg.

Day 9:

Kelheim to Regensburg.

14 nights FULL BOARD from £2399^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £54 if not required§

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Day 13: Vienna.

Tour of Nuremberg

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New optional unique experiences • Bamburg culinary walking tour • Vienna culinary walking tour • Budapest culinary walking tour • Budapest concert tickets

Rhine

Mainz

Wertheim GERMANY Wurzburg

Main

Mannheim Miltenberg

Strasbourg

Breisach Basel

SWITZERLAND

Bamberg Nuremburg

Kelheim

Regensburg

Passau Melk

AUSTRIA

Weissenkirchen Dürnstein Vienna

Danube

Budapest

HUNGARY Budapest’s Parliament Building

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Wurzberg in the hills of Bavaria

Magnificent Melk Abbey

Day 1:

Day 6:

Day 11:

UK to Basel. Fly to Basel and embark your ship. Enjoy a welcome reception and dinner on board this evening as you cruise towards Briesach tonight.

Würzburg. Arrive in the university city of Würzburg where you might opt to join an optional city tour that includes a visit to the Residenz Palace. This afternoon perhaps visit the enchanting medieval walled town of Rothenburg on another optional excursion. Depart Würzburg this evening and cruise towards Bamburg.

Melk to Weissenkirchen to Dürnstein. Arrive in Melk early this morning and maybe join an optional guided tour of beautiful Melk Abbey. Sail on to Weissenkirchen, named for its white church, then continue to moor overnight in Dürnstein.

Day 2: Breisach. Spend the day in Breisach in the beautiful Rhine Valley, and go exploring to see its historic cathedral. Alternatively, join an optional excursion to Lake Titisee in the Black Forest. Sail overnight to Strasbourg.

Day 3: Strasbourg. Enjoy a full day exploring Strasbourg's many architectural treasures.

Perhaps join an optional tour of the old quarter which includes a cruise on the canals or an optional trip to the pretty wine town of Obernai this afternoon.

Cruise to Mannheim tonight.

Day 4: Mannheim to Mainz. Arrive early in Mannheim. Take the opportunity to join an optional excursion to the medieval university city of Heidelberg. Alternatively, remain on board and continue cruising to Mainz where you might like to explore the impressive cathedral or the famous Gutenberg Museum. Cruise overnight towards Miltenberg.

Day 5: Miltenberg to Wertheim. Spend the morning in medieval Miltenberg, perhaps joining an optional beer tasting. At midday, cruise along the Main River and spend the early evening in Wertheim. Cruise overnight towards Würzburg.

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Day 7: Bamberg. This afternoon explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bamberg, one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Germany, either independently or on an optional city tour. Depart for Nuremberg this evening.

Day 8: Nuremberg. Discover the Gothic churches and elegantly restored architecture of Nuremberg on an included tour during a full day mooring. This afternoon set sail for Kelheim.

Day 9: Kelheim to Regensburg. Pause briefly in Kelheim where you may wish to join a tour of Weltenberg Abbey, which is famous for its old brewery. The tour also includes a cruise through the Danube Gorge.

Alternatively cruise to the cathedral city of Regensburg and explore independently or on an optional walking tour. Depart this evening.

Day 10:

Day 12: Dürnstein to Vienna. See Dürnstein this morning before sailing through the Wachau Valley to Vienna. An optional concert of Mozart and Strauss, performed in one of Vienna's impressive palaces, is available this evening.

Day 13: Vienna. Spend the morning in Vienna where an included city tour reveals the Opera House and St Stephen’s Cathedral among other highlights. This afternoon sail towards Hungary.

Day 14: Budapest. Arrive in Budapest where an included excursion reveals a wealth of attractions including the elaborate Hungarian State Opera House and grand Parliament Building. Perhaps join an optional excursion to the Godollo Palace or Lazar Equestrian Park Horse Farm this afternoon.

Day 15: Budapest to UK. Disembark after breakfast and travel to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

Passau. Enjoy a full day in Passau. An optional guided walk is followed by free time to explore independently.

Alternatively, you may like to join an optional excursion to Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart, Your ship departs this evening.

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MS Carmen hhhh

The compact MS Carmen, chartered for Saga guests only, offers a sun deck, lounge bar and restaurant. Upper deck cabins have opening, floor-to-ceiling windows and Juliet balconies.

There is a lift to all decks.

MS Serenade hhhh

Exclusively chartered for Saga guests and recently refurbished with plush new furnishings, MS Serenade has 68 outside cabins, all with bathrooms with showers and baths.

Amadeus Classic hhhh

Chartered exclusively for Saga guests, Amadeus Classic boasts spacious, tastefullyfurnished cabins with light and airy public rooms and a host of on-board facilities, including complimentary Wi-Fi.

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Budapest. 2 nights including breakfasts. Please call for details.

At the end of your cruise enjoy two nights in a locally-rated 4-star hotel in the stately capital of Hungary, with breakfasts included each day.

Jewels of the Alsace During your cruise you have the chance to join optional excursions which reveal some of the highlights of the picturesque Alsace region. Perhaps enjoy a sightseeing tour of the capital, Strasbourg, which visits La Petite France, the old quarter and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its wealth of history and graceful architecture. See major sights by coach before taking a walking tour to the magnificent pink sandstone cathedral and a canal boat cruise along the waterways. You can also visit pretty Obernai, some 25 kilometres south west of the city. Located on the Wine Route and tucked into the foot of the Vosges mountains and Mont Sainte Odile, it’s a delightful and atmospheric place to visit. A local guide will reveal the highlights and you’ll have some free time to explore. Perhaps sample a glass of Vin de Pistolet, a local wine, or an eau-de-vie – the local fruit brandy.

Heidelberg’s Old Bridge across the Neckar

SAVE up to £300^ per person on selected cabin grades and departures when you book by Apr 15, 2019 FREE CABIN UPGRADE from Main to Middle deck on MS Carmen when you book by Apr 15, 2019 Ship Amadeus Classic Ship MS Carmen Ship MS Serenade Prices from: Sep 13#, 2019 Sep 27 Prices from: May 5, 2020 Prices from: Aug 22#, 2020 Haydn Deck 2849 2499 2799 2499 Main Deck (Fwd) 2599 2399 Beethoven Deck 2899 2599 Strauss Deck, French balcony 3549 3299 3499 3249 Main Deck 2699 Mozart Deck, French balcony 3249 2949 Mozart Deck, French balcony 3749 3499 3699 3449 Middle Deck 2999 2699 Chopin Deck, French balcony 3749 3499 Mozart Deck Suite, French balcony 4049 3799 3999 3749 Upper Deck, French balcony 3299 3199 Chopin Deck Suite, French balcony 4049 3799 Cabins for sole occ from: 4099 3849 2899 2599 Cabins for sole occ from: 3099 2999 Cabins for sole occ from: 3599 3299 Cruise code DA277 DA278 Cruise code DA294 Cruise code DA313 Grand European Voyage. 14 nights. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. Other sole occupancy cabins are available, please call for details. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £54 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 155 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on flights from Heathrow to Basel, returning from Budapest with the scheduled services of British Airways, except for # departures where the itinerary is reversed. To travel from your local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please call for details. #These departures operate a reverse itinerary, ports of call and timings may vary slightly. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.

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Voyage Across the Continent

CRUISE AND STAY

Admire the changing landscapes as you cross eight countries and visit six capitals on this epic cruise across Europe...

The pretty waterfront at Passau

Rhine

Amsterdam HOLLAND Cologne

Koblenz

GERMANY

Rüdesheim

Main Wurzburg Bamberg Miltenberg Nuremburg Regensburg Kelheim Passau Dürnstein AUSTRIA Melk

nights in hotel

Bratislava SLOVAKIA Budapest HUNGARY Mohács Vienna

Danube

Belgrade

Novi Sad

SERBIA

ROMANIA

Iron Gate Gorge

Danube Svistov BULGARIA Rousse

Bucharest Tulcea Danube Delta

Experience the wildlife of the Danube Delta

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per person on selected cabin grades and departures

FREE CABIN UPGRADE

when you book by Apr 15, 2019

from Haydn to Strauss deck on 2020 departures

SAVE up to £300

when you book by Apr 15, 2019

Itinerary at a glance

23 nights FULL BOARD on your ship from £3899

Day 1:

UK to Amsterdam.

Day 2:

Amsterdam.

Day 3:

Cologne.

Day 4:

Koblenz to Rüdesheim.

Day 5:

Miltenberg.

Day 6:

Würzburg.

Day 7:

Bamburg.

Day 8:

Nuremberg.

68 meals: 23 breakfasts, 22 lunches and 23 dinners

Day 9:

Kelheim to Regensburg.

Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner

Day 10: Passau.

Day 11: Melk to Dürnstein.

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £200 if not required§

aboard Amadeus Royal hhhh – please see page 148 for details

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Day 13: Bratislava.

Day 14: Budapest.

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Day 15: Budapest.

Day 16: Mohács.

Day 17: Novi Sad to Belgrade.

Day 18: Belgrade.

Day 19: The Iron Gates.

Day 20: Svistov to Rousse.

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Day 21: Tulcea.

Day 22: Tulcea to Danube Delta to Tulcea.

Day 23: Tulcea to Bucharest.

Day 24: Bucharest to UK.

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Your cruise

Day 9: Kelheim to Regensburg. Pause

Day 1:

briefly in Kelheim to allow passengers to disembark for an optional excursion to Weltenburg Abbey, a masterpiece of German baroque architecture overlooking the Danube Gorge. Alternatively sail to Regensburg, and enjoy the afternoon exploring the lovely old town on an optional walking tour. Leave Regensburg this evening.

UK to Amsterdam. Fly from the UK to Amsterdam and embark Amadeus Royal. Look forward to a welcome drink reception and dinner on board this evening.

Day 2: Amsterdam. Amadeus Royal remains in Amsterdam for the morning giving you the opportunity to join an optional coach tour and canal cruise that highlights the vivid history of the city. Set sail from Amsterdam around midday and sail overnight towards Cologne.

Day 3: Cologne. Arrive in Cologne with the afternoon to explore. Perhaps visit the mighty Gothic cathedral, one of Germany’s most visited landmarks. Sail from Cologne tonight and continue south overnight along the Rhine to Koblenz.

Day 4: Koblenz to Rüdesheim. You have a couple of hours in Koblenz to discover the charming old town and the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. Depart for Rüdesheim and perhaps visit the atmospheric Drosselgasse or join an optional guided tour of a local winery or an excursion to an eccentric museum packed with self-playing musical instruments before departing later this evening.

Day 5: Miltenberg. Cruise to Miltenberg, arriving this afternoon. Explore this ancient town which includes a 13th-century castle, timber-framed houses and old wine taverns before sailing on this evening.

Day 6: Würzburg. Around lunchtime you’ll arrive in the historic city of Würzburg, home to the impressive Residenz Palace, designed in the 18th century by Balthasar Neumann who developed and refined his very own style of baroque architecture.

You may opt to join an optional excursion to a brewery before departing this evening.

Day 10: Passau. This morning you’ll arrive in Passau, the ‘Venice of Bavaria.’ Perhaps take a short optional walking tour with a local guide or join a full-day optional excursion to Salzburg in Austria. Sail across the border into Austria tonight.

Day 11: Melk to Dürnstein. Spend the morning exploring Melk, famous for its magnificent Benedictine Abbey, a baroque masterpiece which you can visit on an optional excursion. Cruise to medieval Dürnstein, arriving in the afternoon, and explore one of the most picturesque towns on the Danube. Depart late this evening and cruise overnight towards Vienna.

Day 12: Vienna. Spend a full day in Vienna. This morning you can join an included sightseeing tour of the highlights, including the Ringstrasse and Opera House. After lunch, you may like to join an optional excursion to the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace. You also have the option to attend a concert on an excursion this evening before setting sail again late tonight.

Day 13: Bratislava. Arrive in the Slovakian capital this morning. On an included guided tour you’ll see the old town, Gothic-style Cathedral and Bratislava Castle. Depart early this afternoon and cruise towards Budapest.

Day 14: Budapest. This morning you

the Main into the Main-Danube Canal.

Arrive in Bamberg after lunch and perhaps join an optional walking tour of the Old Quarter and visit the imperial cathedral.

Depart again this evening.

can join an included city sightseeing tour of the Hungarian capital, comprising Buda and Pest, built on opposite banks of the Danube. This afternoon you can explore further independently or join one of two optional excursions to the Lazar equestrian park or Godollo Palace. Remain moored here overnight.

Day 8: Nuremberg. Arrive in Nuremberg

Day 15: Budapest. Enjoy a further day

early this morning. An included sightseeing tour reveals the elegant architecture and major sights of this historic Bavarian city, from its medieval beginnings to the present. Set sail late afternoon.

Day 16: Mohács. Arrive early with a

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here in the capital at leisure. You set sail this evening, cruising towards Mohács. full day to explore this Hungarian port.

Alternatively you might like to join a full-day optional excursion uncovering the Hungarian way of life and showcasing the skills of its horsemen. Cruise into the former Yugoslavia overnight.

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Novi Sad to Belgrade. Moor in Novi Sad early this morning and explore Serbia’s second largest city, perhaps on an optional excursion. This afternoon sail to the historic Serbian capital, Belgrade, and moor overnight.

Day 18: Belgrade. You have a full day to explore Belgrade, one of the oldest European cities, with a large number of monuments from different eras and cultures. Perhaps join an optional city tour which also visits the Kalemegdan Fortress this morning while an optional excursion this afternoon visits Topola and Oplenac.

Sail on this evening.

Day 19: The Iron Gates. This morning, cruise along a particularly scenic stretch of the Danube to the ‘Iron Gates’, a narrow gorge with high cliffs on either side.

Your cruise continues overnight towards Bulgaria and Romania.

Day 20: Svistov to Rousse. Spend a couple of hours in the small Bulgarian town of Svistov this morning. Depart for Rousse, the country’s biggest inland port and the site of the former base of the Roman Empire’s Danube fleet, and go exploring this afternoon. If you prefer you can join a full-day optional excursion to Veliko Tarnovo before rejoining the ship in Rousse.

Day 21: Tulcea. Arrive this afternoon in this Romanian city where the Danube empties into the Black Sea. Perhaps visit the Danube Delta Natural History Museum in preparation for your cruise there tomorrow.

Day 22: Tulcea to Danube Delta to Tulcea.

Depart Tulcea in the early hours and cruise through the stunning wetland biosphere of the Danube Delta. Listed by UNESCO, the reserve has a diversity of habitats that attracts over 300 species of birds and during the breeding-period you may see hundreds of pelicans plus heron, swan and wild duck.

Your stay Day 23: Tulcea to Bucharest. Depart Tulcea for Bucharest, the capital of Romania, often called the ‘Paris of the East’ due to its tree-lined boulevards, fine buildings and triumphal arch. After an included sightseeing tour and lunch, transfer to a locally rated 4-star hotel for an overnight stay with dinner included.

Day 24: Bucharest to UK. After breakfast, travel to Bucharest airport for your return flight to the UK.

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Amadeus Royal hhhh

Take it easy in the Amadeus Club lounge, make the most of fair weather on the Sun Deck with deckchairs and a small pool or mingle with other guests in the Lido Bar. There’s also an indoor fitness area. You can enjoy buffet breakfasts and delicious four-course lunches and dinners with a choice of waiter-served main courses. In the afternoon, tea and biscuits are served and late-night snacks are also sometimes available.

All cabins are spacious and outside-facing, with a shower and wc, a television showing images from the on-board camera, air conditioning, a telephone, safe and hairdryer. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the ship. Cabins have twin beds which can be pushed together as a double upon request. Cabins on the Mozart and Strauss Deck have full length windows and French balconies (cabins 204 and 206 on the Strauss Deck have a round window) and cabins on Haydn deck have smaller windows. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the ship.

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Transylvania. 3-night post-extension half board with two included excursions A supplement will apply.

After your cruise, transfer from Bucharest to Poiana Brasov, in the heart of Transylvania, where you'll spend three nights on a half-board basis at the locally rated 4-star Sport Hotel and Spa (4Q). It has a picturesque location at the foot of the Postavarul Mountain amid fragrant pine forests, yet close to the medieval city of Brasov.

The Sport Hotel's restaurant serves buffet-style Romanian, Hungarian and international dishes, and has a terrace with views of the nearby ski slopes. The state-of-the-art spa centre features a gym, indoor pool with hydro-massage, saunas and a hot tub outdoors. Various massage and beauty treatments are offered at extra cost. The hotel’s bedrooms offer a comfortable retreat and facilities include a minibar, flat-screen television, telephone, hairdryer, bathrobes and free Wi-Fi. During your extension you can enjoy two included excursions that will reveal some of the region's famous highlights. On your transfer from the ship to your hotel in Transylvania you'll stop to visit Peles castle and tour Brasov city by coach. The next day you can look forward to an excursion to Bran Castle – or Dracula's castle as it is popularly known – a Gothic structure said to have provided Bram Stoker with the inspiration for Dracula's lair.

SAVE up to £300^ per person on selected cabin grades and departures when you book by Apr 15, 2019 FREE CABIN UPGRADE from Haydn to Strauss deck on 2020 departures when you book by Apr 15, 2019 Prices from: Jul 29#, 2019 Aug 21 Apr 1, 2020 Oct 21# Haydn Deck 4199 3899 4349 4049 3999 3999 Strauss Deck 5149 4899 5299 5049 4399 3999 4399 3999 Mozart Deck, French balcony 5449 5199 5599 5349 5299 4999 5299 4999 Mozart Deck Suite ,French balcony 5899 5699 6049 5849 5749 5449 5749 5449 Cabins for sole occ from: 5549 5299 5999 5749 5099 4799 5099 4799 Cruise code DA243 DA242 DA242 DA243 Voyage Across the Continent. 23 nights. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. Other sole occupancy cabins are available, please call for details. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £200 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 155 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on flights from Heathrow to Amsterdam, returning from Bucharest with the scheduled services of British Airways, except for # departures where the itinerary is reversed. To travel from your local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please call for details. #Some dates operate in reverse and ports of call, excursions and timings may vary. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.

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Into the Heart of Provence

7 nights from £1449^

Cruise the Rhône and Saône and discover a region of fine wine, culture and medieval heritage

All this included

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Flamingos in the Camargue

Vineyards in Mâcon

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UK to Lyon. Fly to Lyon and embark Amadeus Provence. Tonight, enjoy a welcome reception and dinner on board before the ship begins cruising along the River Saône.

Lyon. Lyon not only marks the meeting of the Saône and Rhône Rivers, but is also the gastronomic capital of France.

Enjoy an optional sightseeing tour of the Roman 'City of Light', to view the ruins of the ancient theatre and odeon, and the basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière.

Viviers to Le Pouzin. This morning an optional excursion visits the stunning Ardèche Valley, to admire the dramatic scenery, rejoining the ship at lunch. Later, enjoy the Captain’s gala dinner and entertainment to celebrate your final night on board.

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Avignon. Arrive at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Avignon. Discover the city’s highlights, including the Palace of the Popes,on an optional morning walking tour. Later, perhaps join an optional excursion to the three-tier Pont du Gard, an impressive Roman aqueduct. Your ship moors here overnight, there will be time after dinner to savour the hustle and bustle of the city’s old quarter.

Lyon to UK. Disembark Amadeus Provence and travel to Lyon airport for your return flight home.

Day 2: Mâcon. Mâcon is famous for its wines and pastel-painted buildings. Optional excursions available include a tour of Mâcon followed by a Beaujolais wine tasting, or a visit to the once powerful Cluny Abbey, before the church here was virtually destroyed during the French Revolution. A few ruins survive, and are home to a Museum of Art and Archaeology.

Day 3: Chalon-sur-Saône to Tournus. Spend the morning at leisure in historic Chalon-sur-Saône, with its attractive old quarter of medieval half-timbered houses.

A morning optional excursion visits the walled city of Beaune. An afternoon optional excursion visits the enchanting village of Brancion and the magnificent Chateau of Cormatin.

Day 6: Avignon to Arles. Early this morning arrive in Arles, an attractive town which captures the true charm of Provence and which you can explore on an optional walk. Perhaps join an optional afternoon excursion to Camargue Nature Reserve, home to some 400 species of birds, white Carmargue horses and black Carmargue bulls.

Excursion packages Packages of five from (£192), seven from (£289) or ten excursions from (£395) can be booked up to 21 days in advance of your cruise. Please call for details

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St Petersburg to Moscow Contrast two very different cities – majestic St Petersburg and historic Moscow – on a cruise past a succession of unique towns, villages and islands…

10 nights FULL BOARD from £1599^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £54 if not required§

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UK to St Petersburg. Fly to St Petersburg and embark your ship, MS Surikov.

Goritsy. This morning cruise to the small settlement of Goritsy, from where an included excursion visits the 14th-century monastery of Kirillo-Belozersky. Two monks founded the monastery after the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to them and instructed them to. The original simple wooden church has been replaced over the centuries by a huge complex of buildings.

Later, cruise towards Yaroslavl.

Moscow. Today’s included excursion visits the vast Kremlin complex with its gold-domed churches. You’ll also visit the Kremlin Armoury where the Tsars stored their countless treasures.

Now one of Moscow’s oldest and most important museums, you’ll gain an insight into the opulent lifestyle enjoyed by Russian royalty.

Day 7:

Moscow to UK. Disembark your ship after breakfast and travel to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

Day 2: St Petersburg. Founded by Tsar Peter the Great in 1703 as Russia's ‘Window on the West’, this city was built as a showpiece.

An included panoramic tour takes in beautiful monuments and architecture, including Summer and Winter Palaces, the Admiralty Building, Victory Column and St Isaac’s Cathedral.

Day 3: St Petersburg. Today another included tour visits the world-renowned Hermitage Museum, one of the greatest art galleries in the world, set in a magnificent palace.

You’ll also have time to explore this magnificent city independently before your ship sets sail this evening as you enjoy a welcome cocktail party.

Day 4 Mandrogi. Mandrogi is a reconstructed traditional Russian village complete with charming old wooden houses and cobblestone walkways. Perhaps buy some traditional handicrafts in the workshop or sample the country’s favourite beverage in the Vodka Museum. Enjoy a picnic lunch ashore.

Day 5: Kizhi Island. This morning your ship sails into Lake Onega to the small island of Kizhi. You’ll visit the open-air museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where wooden buildings from all over Russia have been re-erected to provide a glimpse of life in centuries gone by.

Yaroslavl. Enjoy an included tour of Yaroslavl, Russia’s second largest city in the 17th century. The historic centre is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the Monastery of Our Saviour and the beautiful Church of Elijah the Prophet, and perhaps take a stroll along the banks of the Volga.

Day 8: Uglich. An included tour reveals Uglich and uncovers its chequered past linked to Ivan the Terrible and Boris Godunov. You’ll visit the former local Kremlin and the Church of Tsarevich Dimitri-on-the-Blood, built near the spot where Prince Dimitri, son of Ivan the Terrible, was murdered. Enjoy a farewell dinner thonight.

Day 11:

Stay longer and see more…

St Petersburg. 2 nights including breakfasts. Before or after your cruise, enjoy a two-night stay in the heart of city, close to a number of cultural attractions.

Please call for details.

Day 9: Moscow. Your ship remains moored in Moscow for two nights. An included sightseeing tour introduces you to the great landmarks, many of whcih are in Red Square, including the colourful St Basil's cathedral, Lenin's Mausoleum and the Kremlin.

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TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on flights from Heathrow to St Petersburg, returning from Moscow with the scheduled services of British Airways, except on departures marked # where the itinerary is reversed. To travel from your local airport or to take advantage of our flight (subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please call for details. #These departures operate a reverse itinerary. Ports of call and timings may vary slightly, please call for details. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.

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Visit Meissen Situated on the banks of the River Elbe, Meissen is a pretty town famous for its exquisite hand-made porcelain, the first European hard-paste porcelain started in 1708 by Ehrenfried Walther von Tschimhaus. Why not join an optional tour and visit the Porcelain Manufactory to see how it is made and learn more about the history of ceramics in the area?

See how porcelain is made in Meissen, page 130

Bad Schandau One of the many highlights of a cruise along the Elbe is the spa town of Bad Schandau, situated on the edge of the Saxon Switzerland National Park in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains.

Here you can enjoy spectacular scenery as you will cruise through the beautiful gorge of Bohemian Gate to reach it, and you can explore the medieval town centre and Botanical Gardens.

Picturesque Bad Schandau, page 130

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THE ELBE, ODER AND GERMAN WATERWAYS Explore the famous Elbe and Oder as well as Germany’s lesser-known waterways, and contrast tranquil river scenery with vibrant cities such as Berlin and Dresden.

Historic Berlin

Cruise along Germany’s Waterw ays and you’ll want to spend some tim e in Berlin, the country’s fascinating cap ital city.

Dating back to the 13th cen tury, the city has had a turbulent history and has been at the forefront of politics in Germany. See the graffitied remains of the Berlin Wall, see the imposing Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag Building.

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Berlin to Copenhagen

CRUISE AND STAY

Cruise from Berlin through historic Pomerania and along the River Oder on your way to discover cosmopolitan Copenhagen.

Enjoy a visit to pretty Nyhavn

Jasmund National Park on Ruegen Island

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The Little Mermaid statue

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SAVE up to £150^ per person on selected cabin grades and departures when you book by Apr 15, 2019

Itinerary at a glance Day 1:

UK to Berlin-Tegel to Eberswalde.

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Eberswalde to Szczecin

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Szczecin to Swinemünde.

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Swinemünde to Karnin to Peenemünde.

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Peenmünde to Lauterbach.

Day 6:

Lauterbach to Vitte, Hiddensee.

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Vitte, Hiddensee to Stralsund.

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Stralsund to Copenhagen.

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Your journey with us…

Take a ride on the Niederfinow Ship Lift

Scenic Stralsund

Your cruise Day 1: UK to Berlin-Tegel to Eberswalde. Fly to Berlin and embark your ship. Enjoy a welcome drinks reception and dinner on board as you cruise to Eberswalde this evening.

Day 2: Eberswalde to Szczecin. Cruise past a marvel of 20th-century engineering – the Niederfinow boat lift before an included trip to the ruins of Chorin Monastery, built in 1334. Navigate the Hohensaaten Lock and continue cruising to Szczecin, once effectively the ‘port of Berlin’ and so suffered heavy Allied bombing during World War II. Moor overnight.

Day 3: Szczecin to Swinemünde. This morning, enjoy an included tour of the city, now part of Poland, which has been rebuilt with wide tree-lined avenues and parks.

The afternoon is at leisure. Depart late afternoon for Swinemünde, arriving during dinner and mooring overnight.

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Swinemünde to Karnin to Peenemünde.

Enjoy an included tour of historic Swinemünde after breakfast. Your ship departs at midday for Karnin. En route you’ll pass the central lifting section of the former Karnin railway bridge.

After a short stop in Karnin, cruise on to Peenemunde, arriving just after dinner and mooring overnight.

Vitte, Hiddensee to Stralsund. Depart for Stralsund, a major medieval trading centre, this morning. An optional walking tour reveals this colourful Hanseatic city. Your ship remains moored in Stralsund overnight.

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Your stay

Peenmünde to Lauterbach. Spend the morning in Peenemünde, formerly an army research centre and used for missile building and testing in World War II. This afternoon sail to the seaside resort of Lauterbach on the German island of Rügen in the Baltic Sea. Perhaps see the island’s highlights on an optional tour and moor overnight.

Stralsund to Copenhagen. Disembark your ship after breakfast and board the ferry to Copenhagen. The trip should take around six hours subject to weather conditions and lunch will be served on board. On arrival, transfer to the locally rated 4-star Copenhagen Island Hotel or similar, for a two-night stay with breakfasts included.

Dinner is included at the hotel tonight.

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Lauterbach to Vitte, Hiddensee. This morning is at leisure to explore before you sail to Vitte, on the traffic-free island of Hiddensee – a protected habitat for many bird species. Stroll through the village or go exploring further afield on an optional tour in a horse and carriage.

Copenhagen. Enjoy an included tour of the city this morning. This tour starts with a panoramic coach tour of the most famous sights of Copenhagen but you’ll also visit the world-famous Tivoli Gardens.

Day 10: Copenhagen-UK. Check out after breakfast and transfer to the airport for your flight home to the UK.

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Johannes Brahms hhhh

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Berlin. 2 nights, including breakfasts.

Before your cruise stay two nights, with breakfasts included, at a locally rated 4-star hotel in Germany’s capital. You'll find much to explore, from historic monuments such as the Brandenburg Gate and Charlottenburg Palace to a fantastic selection of modern attractions, including museums, art galleries and shopping arcades. After a day sightseeing you can return for a meal at the hotel restaurant then relax in the welcoming lounge bar.

A supplement, and single supplement (per person, per stay), apply.

Exclusively chartered for Saga guests, this elegant, compact vessel is the ideal introduction to river cruising in Europe and has the great advantage of navigating routes which larger vessels cannot. As a result, it's small enough not to overwhelm yet large enough for you to find your own space, from a quiet corner in the Panorama lounge or enjoying the view from the sun deck.

Cabins are compact but comfortable and have a shower, wc, safe, hairdryer, television, mini-fridge and individually controlled air conditioning.

With no more than 80 passengers on board, the atmosphere is perfect for making new friends.

SAVE up to £150^ per person on selected cabin grades and departures when you book by Apr 15, 2019 Prices from: May 10, 2020 May 24 Aug 12 Aug 24# Main Deck 2149 1999 2199 2049 2149 1999 2149 1999 Upper Deck 2449 2349 2499 2399 2449 2349 2449 2349 Cabins for for sole occ from: 2899 2799 2949 2849 2899 2799 2899 2799 Cruise code ELB72 ELB72 ELB72 ELB71 Berlin to Copenhagen. 9 nights. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. Other sole occupancy cabins available, please call for details. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £54 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 155 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on flights from Heathrow to Berlin, returning from Copenhagen with the scheduled services of British Airways except on # departures where the itinerary is reversed. To travel from your local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please call for details.

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Secret Waterways of Germany Sail through the Dutch provinces of Friesland and Groningen before enjoying a leisurely journey along the lesser-explored waterways of Germany, navigating canals and rivers that larger vessels can't.

Pretty Weser River

Groningen

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Historic Goslar

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Itinerary at a glance Day 1:

UK to Amsterdam.

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Lemmer to Groningen.

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Groningen to Oldenburg.

Day 4:

Oldenburg to Bremen.

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Bremen to Nienburg.

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Nienburg to Minden to Hanover.

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Hanover to Wolfsburg to Bülstringen.

10 nights FULL BOARD from £1649^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £54 if not required§

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Bülstringen to Magdeburg to Brandenburg.

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Brandenburg to Potsdam.

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Minden Hanover

Elbe Wolfsburg

Potsdam Brandenburg

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Brandenburg Gate, Berlin

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Your journey with us…

Statue of poet Friedrich Schiller, Berlin

Bremen

Day 1:

Day 5:

Day 8:

UK to Amsterdam. Fly to Amsterdam where you'll embark MS Johannes Brahms.

Enjoy a welcome drink and dinner on board tonight as you cruise across IJsselmeer to Lemmer.

Bremen to Nienburg. Cruise to the picturesque city of Nienburg, on the banks of the River Weser. Arrive late this afternoon and moor overnight. The historic city has an array of half-timbered buildings, a pretty statue of the city symbol – the Little Nienburg Girl – and even an Asparagus Museum!

Bülstringen to Magdeburg to Brandenburg.

An optional tour of medieval Magdeburg this morning will reveal the cathedral as well as some of its avant-garde architecture such as the 'Green Citadel.'

Sail to Brandenburg and moor for the night.

Day 6:

Brandenburg to Potsdam. Explore the pretty town of Brandenburg this morning, and discover medieval buildings and fine examples of German Gothic redbrick architecture. Cruise through scenic lakeland to Potsdam for an overnight mooring and an optional walking tour.

Day 2: Lemmer to Groningen. Sail along the Princess Margriet canal, through extensive polders (reclaimed land), to the lively university city of Groningen where you'll enjoy an included city walk before mooring here overnight.

Day 3: Groningen to Oldenburg. Cruise along the Canal van Starkenborgh and the Eems Canal across the border to Herbrum, so passengers can disembark to join an optional excursion to the Meyer Werft shipyard. Sail to Oldenburg for the night.

Day 4: Oldenburg to Bremen. Sail to Bremen, arriving this afternoon, and explore this Hanseatic city on an included tour.

Attractions include St Peter's Cathedral whose history spans 1,200 years and the 15th-century UNESCO-listed town hall, both in the market square.

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Nienburg to Minden to Hanover Sail to Minden, arriving after lunch. You can explore independently or perhaps take an optional tour. Later, MS Johannes Brahms negotiates the Schachtscleuse lock from the River Weser to the Midland Canal, continuing along Germany's longest artificial waterway to Hanover, where you moor overnight.

Day 7: Hanover to Wolfsburg to Bülstringen.

Enjoy an included full-day excursion to the Harz Mountains, northern Germany's highest range. You'll visit the historic UNESCO-listed towns of Goslar and Wernigerode before continuing your cruise to Bülstringen to moor overnight.

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Day 10: Potsdam to Berlin. Arrive in Berlin before lunch. Stylish, chic Berlin has one of the most fascinating histories in Europe.

Perhaps go in search of the major sights or alternatively join an optional city tour this afternoon.

Day 11: Berlin to UK. After breakfast, disembark MS Johannes Brahms and travel to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

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All aboard…

Johannes Brahms hhhh

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Berlin. 2 nights including breakfasts.

Stay two nights, with breakfasts included, at the locally rated 4-star Golden Tulip Hotel Hamburg (4Q), centrally located within Germany’s capital. You’ll find much to explore, from historic monuments such as the Brandenburg Gate and Charlottenburg Palace to a fantastic selection of modern attractions, including museums, art galleries and shopping arcades. After a day sightseeing you can return for a meal at the hotel restaurant then relax in the welcoming lounge bar.

A single supplement will apply.

Exclusively chartered for Saga guests, this elegant, compact vessel is the ideal introduction to river cruising in Europe and has the great advantage of navigating routes which larger vessels cannot. As a result, it's small enough not to overwhelm yet large enough for you to find your own space, from a quiet corner in the Panorama lounge or enjoying the view from the sun deck.

Cabins are compact but comfortable and have a shower, wc, safe, hairdryer, television, mini-fridge and individually controlled air conditioning.

With no more than 80 passengers on board, the atmosphere is perfect for making new friends.

VIP Travel Service INCLUDED on all 2020 departures SAVE up to £300^ per person on selected cabin grades and departures when you book by Apr 15, 2019 Prices from: Jul 20#, 2019 Sep 16 Sep 26# Oct 6 Oct 16# Jul 9#, 19, 2020 Sep 2#, 12 Sep 29# Main Deck 2049 1949 2099 1999 2049 1899 1999 1699 1949 1649 2149 1999 2199 2049 2149 1999 Upper Deck Sold out Sold out 2399 2349 2099 2249 1999 2499 2399 2549 2449 2499 2399 Cabins for sole occ from: Sold out Sold out 2949 2899 2749 2599 2699 2549 3149 3049 3199 3099 3149 3049 Cruise code ELB41 ELB34 ELB41 ELB34 ELB41 ELB73 / 34 ELB41 / 74 ELB41 Secret Waterways of Germany. 10 nights. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability.

Other sole occupancy cabins available, please call for details. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £54 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 155 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on flights from Heathrow to Amsterdam, returning from Berlin with the scheduled services of British Airways, except for # departures where the itinerary is reversed. Sep 12, 2020 operates Amsterdam to Hamburg and July 9, 2020, in reverse. To travel from your local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please call for details.

Please note that some departures operate in reverse and ports of call, excursions and timings may vary. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.

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Berlin to the City of 100 Spires Moor for two nights in Berlin then cruise the scenic Havel, Elbe and Vltava to Prague, discovering the cities of Potsdam, Wittenberg, Dresden, and Melnik along the way…

10 nights FULL BOARD from £1999^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £54 if not required§

aboard MS Johannes Brahms hhh+ – please see page 148 for details

All this included VIP door-to-door travel service – please call for details 29 meals: 10 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 10 dinners Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on board the ship Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner

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Berlin’s cathedral

Brandenburg

Havel

Berlin Potsdam

Magdeburg Wittenberg

Elbe Colditz Castle

GERMANY Meissen Dresden Sandstone mountains

Decin

Usti

Vltava CZECH REPUBLIC

Melnik Prague

The Charles Bridge in Prague

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Your journey with us…

Day 1:

Day 7:

UK to Berlin-Tegel. Fly to Berlin and transfer to the port to embark your ship MS Johannes Brahms. Enjoy a welcome drinks reception and dinner on board as you remain moored here overnight.

Meissen to Dresden. Arrive in Meissen this morning and perhaps join an optional guided tour of the Porcelain Manufactory.

This afternoon, an included excursion visits infamous Colditz Castle, once a high security prisoner-of-war camp for Allied officers who had previously escaped.

Rejoin your ship in Dresden, where you moor overnight.

Day 2: Berlin. Stylish, chic and unashamedly bohemian, the avant-garde city of Berlin also has one of the most fascinating histories in Europe. Learn more on an included city tour this morning. This afternoon is at leisure to explore further or relax on board as MS Johannes Brahms remains moored here overnight.

Day 3: Berlin to Potsdam. Bid Berlin farewell as your ship sets sail this morning bound for the capital of Brandenburg, Potsdam, where you will remain moored overnight.

Enjoy an included walking tour of the city.

Day 4: Potsdam to Brandenburg. Set sail from Potsdam early this morning and this afternoon, you can explore Brandenburg’s historic town centre independently or on an optional walking tour before setting sail once again.

Day 5: Magdeburg. Cruise the picturesque Elbe this morning towards Magdeburg where an optional walking tour uncovers some of its 1,200 years of history. Sail overnight to Wittenberg.

Day 6: Wittenberg. Wittenberg was home to the Roman Catholic priest, Martin Luther, generally agreed to have started the Protestant Reformation. Discover more on an optional walking tour. Spend the afternoon cruising towards Meissen.

Day 8: Dresden. Today you can awake to views of Dresden’s distinctive skyline. Head out to explore this historically important city or perhaps join an optional city tour. Your cruise continues towards Decin, in the Czech Republic, this afternoon.

Day 9: Decin to Usti to Melnik. The ship leaves Decin this morning as passengers depart for the included excursion to the impressive Sandstone Mountains. The ship continues to sail to Usti for excursion participants to rejoin her. Arrive in Melnik late and moor overnight.

Days 10: Melnik to Prague. Set sail early this morning and arrive in Prague this afternoon when you can look forward to an included sightseeing tour. You’ll have the evening to enjoy the city at your leisure.

Stay longer and see more…

Berlin. 2 night pre-extension including breakfasts. Before your holiday, spend two nights on a bed-and-breakfast basis at the locally rated 4-star Golden Tulip Hotel Hamburg (4Q) in Berlin. The hotel is centrally located within Germany’s capital where there is much to explore, from historic monuments such as the Brandenburg Gate and Charlottenburg Palace to a fantastic selection of modern attractions, including museums, art galleries and shopping arcades. Facilities at the hotel include a restaurant and lounge bar. All 189 rooms have a television, telephone, hairdryer, minibar and safe.

Prague. 2 night post-extension including breakfasts. After your holiday, spend two nights on a bed-and-breakfast basis at the locally rated 5-star Corinthia Hotel Prague. The Corinthia Hotel is just two metro stops from Prague’s historic city centre and a short walk from its oldest castle – the 10th-century Vysehrad.

There’s a metro station opposite the hotel. Facilities at the hotel include three restaurants, two bars and there is a swimming pool on the 26th floor with stunning panoramic views over Prague.

Day 11: Prague to UK. Disembark MS Johannes Brahms after breakfast and transfer to Prague airport for your flight home.

SAVE up to £150^ per person on selected cabin grades and departures when you book by Apr 15, 2019 Prices from: Mar 30, 2020 Main Deck 2149 1999 Upper Deck 2419 2319 Cabins for sole occ from: 2839 2689 Cruise code ELB35 Berlin to the City of 100 Spires. 10 nights. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. Other sole occupancy cabins are available, please call for details. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £54 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 155 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on flights from Heathrow to Berlin, returning from Prague with the scheduled services of British airways. To travel from your local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please call for details.

Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.

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Grand Cruise of the Elbe

12 nights FULL BOARD from £2399^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £54 if not required§

Take this unique opportunity to cruise the unspoilt Elbe with Saga to see stunning natural scenery and wildlife and visit culturally-important cities like Hamburg, Wittenberg, Dresden and Prague…

aboard MS Johannes Brahms hhh – please see page 148 for details

All this included VIP door-to-door travel service – please call for details 25 meals: 12 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 12 dinners Wine, beer and soft drinks with your lunch and dinner on board Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner

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The Elbe River UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

Hamburg Sharnebeck

Elbe Magdeburg

GERMANY

Wittenberge Tangermünde Wittenberg Torgau Bad Schandau

Meissen Dresden

Decin

Melnik Prague

CZECH REPUBLIC The Church of our Lady in Dresden

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Your journey with us…

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UK to Hamburg Fly to Hamburg and transfer to the port where you will embark MS Johannes Brahms. Enjoy a welcome drinks reception and dinner on board as you remain moored here overnight.

Wittenberg to Torgau. This morning explore in the historic home town of the preacher Martin Luther, he of the Protestant Reformation. Learn more on an included guided walk which visits the former monastery where Luther lived.

This afternoon perhaps join an optional excursion to infamous Colditz Castle.

Cruise through the afternoon and evening to Meissen, pausing briefly in Torgau to pick up excursion participants.

Melnik to Prague. Cruise through the morning to reach Prague. With a history dating back more than a millennium, an endless labyrinth of quirky side streets, a tapestry of different architectural styles, and quite possibly the best beer in the world, Prague is a Bohemian treasure-trove! Discover more on an included city tour this afternoon. The final evening of your holiday is at leisure in Prague.

Day 8:

Day 13:

Meissen to Dresden. This morning an included tour reveals Meissen’s highlights, including the world-famous porcelain factory. Depart at lunchtime for Dresden, arriving later this afternoon and mooring overnight.

Prague to the UK. After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

Day 2: Hamburg. Hamburg is a modern and dynamic city, Germany’s second-largest, and you can see the highlights on an included tour. After a full day in the city, cruise towards Scharnebeck late tonight.

Day 3: Scharnebeck to Wittenberge. Arrive after breakfast and join an included trip to the romantic city of Lüneburg, a picturesque Hanseatic town. After lunch, enjoy an afternoon of scenic cruising through the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve that encompasses the stretch of the Elbe between Lauenburg and Wittenberge.

Day 4: Wittenberge to Tangermünde. This morning is at leisure in Wittenberge, a settlement established more than 700 years ago.

Set sail again at lunchtime bound for Tangermünde, where you‘ll moor for the night.

Day 5: Tangermünde to Magdeburg. Spend a morning at leisure in Tangermünde, which can lay claim to 1,000 years of history.

Resume your cruise after lunch and reach Magdeburg at dinner time. Perhaps venture out for a drink or stroll this evening as you remain moored here overnight.

Day 6: Magdeburg to Wittenberg Spend the morning in Magdeburg, one of the most historically important cities in Europe, and home to the first Holy Roman Emperor, Otto I. Explore at your leisure before departing at lunchtime and cruising towards Wittenberg.

Day 9: Dresden to Bad Schandau. This morning you can discover the restored city of Dresden on an included city tour.

Highlights include Zwinger Palace, Semper Opera House, the Royal Palace and the rebuilt Frauenkirche on Neumarkt Square.

Your ship continues to Bad Schandau this afternoon.

Day 10: Bad Schandau to Decin. An included tour this morning takes you into the Saxon Switzerland National Park to see the stunning Elbe Sandstone Mountains. Your ship will sail across the Czech Republic border to arrive in Decin at lunchtime, where you will rejoin it. This afternoon perhaps join an optional excursion which visits Decin Castle.

Stay longer and see more…

Prague. 2 night post-extension with breakfasts included.

At the end of your holiday, spend two nights on a bed-and-breakfast basis at the locally rated 5-star Corinthia Hotel Prague (4Q). The Corinthia Hotel is just two metro stops from Prague's historic city centre and a short walk from its oldest castle – the 10th century Vysehrad.

There's a metro station opposite the hotel. Facilities at the hotel include three restaurants, two bars and there is a swimming pool on the 26th floor with stunning panoramic views over Prague.

Day 11: Decin to Melnik. Set sail this morning, sailing through the afternoon and evening to arrive in Melnik, where you will moor overnight.

SAVE up to £250^ per person on selected cabin grades and departures when you book by Apr 15, 2019 Prices from: Apr 19, 2020 Main Deck 2649 2399 Upper Deck 3049 2849 Cabins for sole occ from: 3649 3449 Cruise code ELB70 Grand Cruise of the Elbe. 12 nights. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. Other sole occupancy cabins are available, please call for details. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £54 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 155 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on flights from Heathrow to Hamburg, returning from Prague with the scheduled services of British airways. To travel from your local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please call for details.

Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.

To book see page 155 and call FREE on 0800 300 400 or visit saga.co.uk/rivers2020

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From the Kiel Canal to Berlin Navigate the scenic rivers and man-made waterways of Germany's northern states, with visits to Kiel, Hamburg and Brandenburg…

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1199^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

aboard MS Johannes Brahms hhh+ – please see page 148 for details

All this included 20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners Free bar open 12 hours a day† Drinks reception and Captain's dinner

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Cruise the Kiel Canal

Kiel

Hamburg Geesthacht GERMANY

Elbe

Wittenberge

Havelburg

Havel

Brandenburg

Berlin

Potsdam

Berlin’s Gendarmenmarkt Square

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Your journey with us…

Hamburg by night

Havelberg

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UK to Hamburg to Kiel. Fly to Hamburg and transfer to Kiel where you embark your ship. Enjoy a welcome reception and dinner. Remain moored in Kiel overnight.

Geesthacht to Wittenberge. After mooring in the historic old town of Geesthacht overnight, this morning you might like to join an optional trip to the romantic city of Luneburg, with its lovely medieval architecture and concentration of pubs.

Spend the afternoon and evening cruising towards Wittenberge, where you arrive late tonight.

Brandenburg to Potsdam to Berlin. Spend the morning in Potsdam and perhaps visit Cecilienhof Palace, where the Potsdam Conference decided the future of Germany in 1945, on an optional excursion.

Continue cruising to Berlin, arriving mid-afternoon. You may like to take an optional coach tour of the city’s highlights.

Moor in Berlin overnight.

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Wittenberge to Havelberg. Spend the morning in Wittenberge before setting sail for Havelberg, where you arrive late this afternoon. Part of the town lies on an island on the River Havel and you'll have time to explore this evening as you moor here overnight.

Berlin to UK. Disembark after breakfast and travel to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

Day 2: Kiel. Spend the morning exploring Kiel on an included excursion. You’ll cruise the length of the world's busiest man-made waterway, the Kiel Canal, this afternoon. This 98-kilometre-long short-cut connects the North Sea with the Baltic. Cruise through the night towards Hamburg.

Day 3: Hamburg. You'll arrive in the early hours and have the whole day to explore Hamburg. This exciting city blends its heritage as a free Hanseatic city with a host of modern attractions, a maritime flavour and legendary nightlife. Cruise overnight towards Geesthacht.

Day 6: Havelberg to Brandenburg. The ship departs early this morning and spends most of the day en route to Brandenburg, arriving late in the afternoon and mooring for the night. There’ll be plenty of time to explore this evening, and you can stroll the medieval streets of the city on an included tour before dinner.

Stay longer and see more…

Berlin. 2 nights including breakfasts.

After your river cruise, spend two additional nights in bohemian Berlin, where the most famous landmarks include Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie and the Reichstag. Please call for details.

VIP Travel Service INCLUDED on all 2020 departures SAVE up to £400^ per person on selected cabin grades when you book by Apr 15, 2019 Prices from: Jul 13, 2019 Jul 29#, 2020 Aug 5 Main Deck 1599 1199 1749 1599 1749 1599 Upper Deck 1829 1699 1999 1899 1999 1899 Cabins for sole occ from: 1979 1849 2499 2399 2499 2399 Cruise code ELB53 ELB75 ELB53 From the Kiel Canal to Berlin. 7 nights. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. Other sole occupancy cabins are available, please call for details. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £20 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 155 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on flights from Heathrow to Hamburg, returning from Berlin with the scheduled services of British Airways except on # departure where your flight itinerary is reversed. To travel from your local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please call for details. †The free bar on board Johannes Brahms is open from 12pm to midnight, serving non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Some departures operate a reverse itinerary and some ports of call and timings may vary. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.

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Cultural Lisbon Steep cobbled streets, colourful houses, yellow trams, fascinating museums and art galleries and boutique shops, Portugal’s hilly coastal capital is a joy to explore and there is so much to see here. Discover the Moorishflavoured Alfama District and the Manueline architecture, relax on the beach, and see incredible works of art in the Museu Calouste Gulbenkian.

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Historic Salamanca If your cruise takes you across the border to the historic UNESCOprotected city of Salamanca in Spain, you are in for a treat. Famed for its beautiful old university buildings of golden-coloured stone, it boasts magnificent Plaza Mayor, one of the finest town squares in Spain.

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THE DOURO Cruise along the Douro and you’ll discover one of Europe’s most famous wine-growing regions, hillside vineyards, cultural cities, pretty bridges and historic towns and villages.

Oporto’s famous wine cellars

UNESCO-protected Oporto is famous for its fortified port wine, which is made exclusively from the vin es which grow in the Douro Valley. Thi s sweet dessert wine comes in many varieties and during your time in Opo rto you can visit one of the local por t wine cellars.

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Douro Discovery Cathedrals, palaces and port – your Douro cruise explores the many sides of Portugal, as you cruise this beautiful, vineyard-cloaked river valley…

The buildings of Oporto reflected in the Douro

Admire the cathedrals of Salamanca

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Tour the port wine cellars

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To find out more visit saga.co.uk/the-douro

SAVE up to £150^ per person on selected cabin grades and departures

ALL INCLUSIVE at no extra charge worth from £84 per person on Mar 25-Apr 29,

when you book by Apr 15, 2019

Jul 1-Aug 26 and Nov 4-Nov 18, 2020 departures

Itinerary at a glance Day 1:

UK to Oporto.

Day 2:

Oporto to Régua to Pinhão.

Day 3:

Pinhão to Vega de Térron.

Day 4:

Vega de Térron to Barca d’Alva

Day 5:

Barca d’Alva to Pinhão.

Day 6:

Pinhão to Regua to Entre-os-Rios.

7 nights FULL BOARD from £1299^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

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Entre-os-Rios to Oporto.

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Oporto to UK.

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2019 dates still available - please call for details Oporto’s famous ‘rabelo’ boats

Régua Mateus Palace Oporto Entre-os-Rios

Douro

PORTUGAL

Salamanca

Pinhão

Barca d’Alva Vega de Terron Quinta do Seixo

SPAIN

Nossa Senhora dos Rémedios in Lamego

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Your journey with us…

Oporto scales the banks of the River Douro

The baroque Casa de Mateus

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UK to Oporto. Fly to Oporto and embark your ship at Vila Nova de Gaia on the Douro’s south bank. Remain moored overnight.

Vega de Térron to Barca d'Alva. Enjoy an included excursion across the border to the city of Salamanca in Spain, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famed for its beautiful old university buildings. The journey usually takes about two hours, during which your guide will give an interesting commentary on Spanish history. After a little free time in the city, join a walking tour to the magnificent Plaza Mayor, one of the finest town squares in Spain. You’ll also see the famous cathedral, built in two parts. The 12th-century Catedral Vieja is now incorporated into the much larger 16th-century Catedral Nueva. Lunch is at a local restaurant, followed by a flamenco show. Return to the Douro Queen in Barca d’Alva and moor overnight.

Pinhão to Régua to Entre-os-Rios. Cruise to Régua for an included visit to Mateus Palace gardens. Your guide will give you an introduction to the palace which features on the Mateus rosé wine label. Admire the exterior and explore the exceptional formal gardens. This afternoon relax on board as the Douro Queen departs Régua. Look forward to a traditional Portuguese folk music show after dinner. Moor overnight in Entre-os-Rios.

Day 2: Oporto to Régua to Pinhão. This afternoon travel by coach from Régua to Lamego, one of the most attractive cities in Portugal. You’ll see the elaborate Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios, set atop nine steep terraces overlooking the town. There’ll be free time to explore this baroque church and walk down into the city using the ornate staircase – but be warned, there are almost 700 steps! Alternatively, take the coach down to the city and visit the Gothic cathedral, which in parts dates back to the 12th century! This evening you’ll visit a local vineyard for dinner, with wine and entertainment included. Re-join your ship in Régua and cruise to Pinhão.

Day 3: Pinhão to Vega de Térron. Sail to Vega de Térron. This afternoon, join an included excursion to Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, a small medieval village with a stunning hilltop location. See the 18th-century baroque church and stroll around the village in your own time. Back on board ship look forward to a traditional Portuguese dinner.

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Day 5: Barca d'Alva to Pinhão. Depart Barca d’Alva and enjoy the wonderful views as you spend the morning sailing towards Pinhão, arriving after lunch. This afternoon visit Quinta do Seixo, a local winery, for an included tour of the estate, followed by an opportunity to taste their port wines. The ship remains moored in Pinhão overnight.

Day 7: Entre-os-Rios to Oporto. Sail back to Oporto this morning. Discover the history of Portugal’s second-largest city on an included tour. This famous centre of port wine production is beautifully located on the Douro estuary. The coach tour includes a visit to Sé Cathedral, which dates from the 12th century and a visit to a port wine cellar where you’ll learn about the production of this famous drink and enjoy a tasting. Remain moored in Vila Nova de Gaia overnight.

Day 8: Oporto to UK. Disembark after breakfast and travel to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

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All aboard…

Douro Queen hhhh

Stay longer and see more…

Oporto. 2 nights including breakfasts. On selected departures you can spend two nights after your cruise in Oporto, at the locally rated 4-star Eurostars Heroismo (4Q). The modern hoteis is just a short walk from Oporto’s historic centre. It has a lounge, bar and restaurant. All 153 air-conditioned rooms have a television, direct-dial telephone, hairdryer, minibar (extra charge) and complimentary Wi-Fi. Transfers between the ship and hotel, and the hotel and Oporto airport, are included.

Add a hotel stay…

Explore the River Douro in comfort aboard Douro Queen, exclusively chartered for Saga guests. There’s a sun deck with a pool and sun loungers, a panorama lounge with a bar, and the restaurant. Enjoy international cuisine served at one leisurely sitting, with four-course dinners and delicious buffet-style breakfasts and lunches. During your cruise there will also be local entertainment such as Portuguese folk music. All 65 cabins are outside facing and air conditioned.

Cabins on the upper deck have a balcony, those on the main deck have large picture windows. All cabins are en suite with twin or double beds, a television, hairdryer and safe.

Treat yourself to an upgrade Upgrade to all inclusive† from £12 per person, per night.

Enjoy three nights in Lisbon before following the same cruise itinerary Fly to Lisbon, join your Saga Host and transfer to the locally rated 4-star Hotel Mundial (4Q) for a three-night stay with breakfasts and dinner on the first night included. The hotel is in the heart of Lisbon in the elegant Baixa Pombalina district. Enjoy an included tour of Lisbon and tour the city of Coimbra en route to Oporto to board your ship.

Holiday code: DU003.

Exclusively for solo travellers 7 nights all-inclusive from £1499^ departing November 18, 2020 (£1599 £1499). Follow a slightly different itinerary with other solo travellers. Holiday code: AF728#.

Indulge your passion New Orleans Jazz. 7 nights from £1599^ departing October 28, 2020 (£1699 £1599). Hosted by Margaret Saddington, with two talks and five live jazz performances by Richard Leach’s Jazz Quartet.

Holiday code: AN390# Visit saga.co.uk/douro-jazz

VIP Travel Service INCLUDED on all 2020 departures SAVE up to £150^ per person on selected cabin grades and departures when you book by Apr 15, 2019 ALL INCLUSIVE at no extra charge worth from £84 per person on Mar 25-Apr 29, Jul 1-Aug 26 and Nov 4-Nov 18, 2020 departures Prices from:

Mar 25, Apr Apr Apr Apr May May 13, May 27, Jun Jul Jul Jul Jul Jul 2020 1 8 15, 22 29 6 20 Jun 3 10, 17, 24 1 8 15 22 29 1399 1299 1479 1379 1599 1499 1729 1629 1779 1679 1779 1679 1799 1699 1829 1729 1829 1729 1829 1729 1799 1699 1779 1679 1779 1679 1749 1649

Main Deck Upper Deck, 1549 1399 1629 1479 1799 1649 1999 18492049 18992049 1899 2069 1919 2099 1949 2099 19492099 1949 2069 1919 2049 1899 1979 1829 1949 1799 balcony Cruise codes DU002 Prices from: Aug 5 Aug 12, 19 Aug 26 Sep 2, 9 Sep 16 Sep 23 Sep 30 Oct 7 Oct 14 Oct 21 Oct 28# Nov 4 Nov 11 Nov 18# Main Deck 1699 1599 1739 1639 1779 1679 1799 1699 1829 1729 1829 1729 1799 1699 1779 1679 1749 1649 1699 1599 1699 1599 1449 1349 1399 1299 1599 1499 Upper Deck, 1899 1749 1939 1789 1979 1829 2069 1919 2099 1949 2099 1949 2069 1919 2049 1899 2019 1869 1899 1749 1899 1749 1599 1449 1549 1399 1899 1749 balcony Cruise codes DU002 DU002 AN390 DU002 AF728 Solo Douro Discovery. 7 nights. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. Sole occupancy cabins are available, please call for details. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £20 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 155 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return flights from Gatwick to Oporto with the scheduled services of British Airways, or TAP Portugal for a supplement on selected departures. To travel from your local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please call for details.

All-inclusive upgrades to a free bar from 11am to 11pm serving non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently. †

To book see page 155 and call FREE on 0800 300 400 or visit saga.co.uk/rivers2020

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Lisbon and the Douro Valley

CRUISE AND STAY

Enjoy a three-night hotel stay in lively Lisbon, taste port in Oporto, visit Lamego, Salamanca and more on this Douro cruise.

10 nights FULL BOARD on your ship from £1699^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £54 if not required§

aboard Douro Queen hhhh – please see page 148 for details

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Dawn over Lisbon’s Alfama district

Douro Pinhão Casa de Mateus Entre-os-Rios Régua Oporto Lamego

Barca d’Alva Vega de Terron Salamanca Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo

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Lisbon The Dom Luis Bridge crosses the Douro River, Oporto

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Your journey with us…

Your stay Day 7:

Day 1: UK to Lisbon. Fly to Lisbon and transfer to the locally rated 4-star Hotel Mundial for three nights on a bed-and-breakfast basis, with dinner included tonight.

Day 2: Lisbon. On an included tour see the Belém Tower and Monument to the Discoveries.

Day 3: Lisbon. Perhaps visit the intricate Jerónimos Monastery, or stroll through the Bairro Alto district.

Your cruise Day 4: Lisbon to Coimbra to Oporto. Travel to Oporto, stopping at historic Coimbra for an included tour and lunch. Continue to Oporto and board your ship.

Day 5: Oporto to Régua to Pinhão. Cruise to Régua. Travel to Lamego to see the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios and visit the Gothic cathedral.

Re-join your ship in Pinhão and head to a local vineyard for dinner, with wine and entertainment.

Day 6: Pinhão to Vega de Térron. Sail to Vega de Térron. An included excursion visits Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo.

Back on board, enjoy a traditional Portuguese dinner.

Vega de Térron to Barca d'Alva. An included excursion visits the city of Salamanca in Spain. Lunch is at a local restaurant, followed by a flamenco show. Return to the Douro Queen in Barca d’Alva.

Day 8: Barca d'Alva to Pinhão. Sail to Pinhão for a tour and tasting at Quinta do Seixo, a local winery

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Cruise only option available…

Follow the same cruise itinerary without the hotel stay in Lisbon, transferring straight to your ship in Oporto.

Holiday code: DU002, Visit saga.co.uk/douro-disco

Exclusively for solo travellers

Pinhão to Régua to Entre-os-Rios. From Régua an included excursion visits Mateus Palace gardens. Cruise to Entre-os-Rios with a Portuguese folk music show after dinner.

10 nights (7 all-inclusive) from £2129^ departing Nov 10, 2019 (£2299 £2249) or Nov 15, 2020 (£2279 £2129). Follow a slightly different itinerary with other solo travellers. Holiday code: AF732#.

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Indulge your passion

Entre-os-Rios to Oporto. Cruise along the river to spend the morning exploring Oporto on an included tour and enjoy a tasting at a port wine cellar.

Day 11: Oporto to UK. Disembark after breakfast and travel to the airport for your return flight home.

New Orleans Jazz. 10 nights from £1809^ departing Oct 27, 2019 (£1909 £1809) Oct 25, 2020 (£2169 £2069). Hosted by Margaret Saddington, with two talks and five live jazz performances by Richard Leach’s Jazz Quartet. Holiday code: AN461# Visit saga.co.uk/douro-jazz Gilbert & Sullivan. 7 nights from £2029^ departing July 28, 2019 (£2079 £2029).

Hosted by Carole Anne Wells and guest musician Leon Berger, with five on-board concerts and two talks. Holiday code: AN799#. Visit saga.co.uk/douro-gs.

Stay longer and see more…

Oporto. 2 nights including breakfasts.

Please call for details.

Treat yourself to an upgrade Upgrade to all inclusive† from £12 per person, per night.

VIP Travel Service INCLUDED on 2020 departures SAVE up to £150^ per person on selected cabin grades and departures when you book by Apr 15, 2019 ALL INCLUSIVE onboard ship at no extra charge worth from £84 per person Mar 29-Apr 26, Jun 28-Aug 23 and Nov 8-15, 2020 departures Prices from:

Mar 22, 2020 Mar 29 Apr 5 1799 1899 2049 1699 1799 1949 Upper Deck, 1949 2049 2249 1799 1899 2099 balcony Cruise codes Main Deck

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Oct Nov 1 Nov 8 Nov 15# 25# 2299 2299 2329 2329 2299 2279 2249 2199 2169 1899 1849 Main Deck 2279 2129 2199 2199 2229 2229 2199 2179 2149 2099 2069 1799 1749 Upper Deck, 2569 2569 2599 2599 2569 2549 2519 2399 2369 2049 1999 2529 2379 2419 2419 2449 2449 2419 2399 2369 2249 2219 1899 1849 balcony Cruise codes DU003 AN461 DU003 AF732 Lisbon and the Douro Valley. 10 nights. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. Sole occupancy cabins are available. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £54 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 155 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays.

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TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return flights from Gatwick to Lisbon, returning from Oporto with the scheduled services of TAP Portugal. To take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please call for details.

Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.

To book see page 155 and call FREE on 0800 300 400 or visit saga.co.uk/rivers2020

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Welcome aboard our ships On our welcoming ships reserved for Saga, you’ll enjoy well-appointed cabins, excellent service and all the facilities you need for a fantastic river cruise. Go online at saga.co.uk/exclusive-ships for deck plans and further information.

Amadeus Classic hhhh Chartered exclusively for Saga guests, Amadeus Classic boasts spacious, tastefully-furnished cabins, light and airy public rooms and a host of on-board facilities, including complimentary Wi-Fi. The Panorama Restaurant and Panorama Bar are so named for their huge windows meaning you need never miss a thing even while you're eating. Other facilities include a sundeck with a fun pool, a fitness centre and beauty salon. Many of the comfortable cabins have French balconies, others have windows.

Factfile: Length: 110 metres Breadth: 11.4 metres Maiden voyage: 2001 (Fully refurbished in 2013) Passenger capacity: 144 Officers and crew: 40 Passenger decks: 4 Lift: Yes, serving Haydn, Strauss and Mozart decks Approximate twin cabin size: 15 square metres.

Amadeus Royal hhhh Exclusively chartered for Saga guests, this top-quality ship is a new addition to the choice of river cruise vessels from Saga and offers impressive facilities and delicious cuisine. She offers spacious, comfortable public rooms, plus cabins on the top two decks have floor-to-ceiling windows with French balconies. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the ship Factfile: Length: 110 metres Breadth: 11.4 metres Cruise line: Lueftner Maiden voyage: 2005 Refurbished: 2015 Passenger capacity: 142 Officers and crew: 40 Passenger decks: 4 Lift: Yes Approximate twin cabin size: 15 square metres

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ABOUT OUR SHIPS

MS Carmen hhhh

SAGA EXCLUSIVE

MS Carmen has been recently refurbished to create light and airy public areas and welcoming cabins, and her compact size means it’s easy to make friends…

The compact size of MS Carmen means it’s easy to find your way about and to make friends. You can relax on the partially-covered sun deck or in the small library, or browse the boutique. Enjoy drinks and the panoramic riverside views in the lounge bar. In the restaurant you can tuck in to delicious buffet breakfasts and three-course lunches and waiter-served four-course dinners with a choice of main course.

The cabins are comfortably furnished with an ensuite shower and WC, air conditioning, cupboard space and a desk with a mirror. They also have a telephone, television, safe and a hairdryer. Upper deck cabins have opening, floor-to-ceiling windows and Juliet balconies. Some Middle deck cabins (216 to 240) have opening windows. Other cabins on the Main deck and all cabins on the Lower deck have non-opening windows. There is a lift to all decks. Wi-Fi is available thoughout the ship, although can be patchy depending on your location.

Factfile: Length: 114 metres Breadth: 11.4 metres Cruise line: SijFa Cruises Maiden voyage: 2001 (completely refurbished in 2017) Passenger capacity: 138 Officers and crew: 34 Passenger decks: 3 Lift: Yes, to all decks Approximate cabin size: 11–16 square metres.

Filia Rheni II hhhh

SAGA EXCLUSIVE

Filia Rheni II is a spacious ship that’s proved really popular with our previous guests, receiving both our Top Ship and our two-rosette Good Food awards. Chartered exclusively for Saga, she offers great on-board facilities and, of course, friendly and efficient service. The restaurant and observation lounge have panoramic windows, and there's also a pool, fitness area, and sauna. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the ship. Plus, if you choose an upper-deck cabin you'll benefit from a French balcony.

Factfile: Length: 110 metres Breadth: 11.4 metres Cruise line: Rijfers River Cruises Maiden voyage: 1999 Passenger capacity: 150 Officers and crew: 35 Passenger decks: 3 Lift: The lift runs between the restaurant, reception and lounge and also serves the Middle Deck, with a chair lift then running the few steps between reception and the Upper Deck cabins and also up to the Sun Deck. There is no lift or chair lift to the Lower Deck Approximate twin cabin size: 14 square metres.

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Douro Queen hhhh Exclusively chartered for Saga guests, the recently refurbished Douro Queen allows you to relax by the pool on the sun deck, or in the stylish bar as you cruise the length of the River Douro.

Douro Queen allows you to explore the River Douro in comfort. On the sun deck you'll find a pool and plenty of sun loungers, while on the lower decks you can make yourself at home in the panorama lounge and bar, and the restaurant. The restaurant serves international cuisine with meals served at one leisurely sitting. You can admire the views while enjoying four-course dinners, as well as delicious buffet-style breakfasts and lunches. During your cruise there will also be entertainment local to the region through which you are cruising, such as Portuguese folk music.

All 65 cabins are outside facing. Cabins on the upper deck have a balcony, while those on the main deck have large picture windows.

All cabins are en suite and have twin or double beds, as well as a television, hairdryer and safe. Upper Deck Aft cabins (UA grade) on Douro Queen have a partially obstructed view from the balcony.

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A typical menu Marinated salmon with seasonal salad and a vinaigrette dressing ~ Cream of pea soup ~ Flounder in a garlic and button onion sauce or Duck in orange sauce served with wild rice ~ Chocolate cake with berry sauce ~ Tea and coffee

Length: 78 metres Breadth: 11 metres Maiden voyage: 2005 Passenger capacity: 130 Officers and crew: 30 Passenger decks: 4 Approximate twin cabin size: Upper deck: 15 square metres.

Main deck: 12.5 square metres.

Lifts: Yes.

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ABOUT OUR SHIPS

Dutch Melody hhh The spacious Dutch Melody will carry Saga passengers for the first time in 2020 and with a great choice of on-board facilities you can enjoy your days cruising as much as your time ashore. All cabins are situated over three decks. They are light and comfortable with twin beds which fold into the wall during the day, leaving small sofa-style seats. Cabins have individual thermostats, a wall safe, a direct-dial telephone and a television which even features a live stream from a camera mounted on the ship’s bow. Wi-Fi internet access is free.

Serenade Deck cabins have floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors and a small balcony. Sonata/Cantata Deck accommodation has large picture windows while Prelude Deck cabins are located at water level and have chest-high windows. There is a fitness room and a sauna and whirlpool at the bow of the Cantata Deck, the lounge, pub/bar and library are above them on Serenade Deck, which also boasts the restaurant aft.

Factfile: Length: 110 metres Breadth: 11.4 metres Cruise line: Grand Circle Maiden voyage: 1999 Passenger capacity: 140 Officers and crew: 32 Passenger decks: 4 Lift: There is a lift but it does not serve the lower Prelude Deck or the Sun Deck.

Approximate twin cabin size: 14 square metres.

MS Bellejour hhhh The MS Bellejour will carry Saga passengers for the first time in 2020 and her comfortable classic styling and spacious surroundings give the ship a homely feel. The 90 spacious cabins are situated over three decks. Deluxe Cabins on the upper deck and Superior Cabins on the middle deck have a French balcony. Standard Cabins on the lower deck have large fixed porthole windows. All cabins come with a television, phone, safe, hairdryer and minibar. Wi-Fi internet access is complimentary.

The restaurant on the upper deck boasts floor to ceiling windows while there is a panoramic lounge/bar to the fore of the upper deck which is where you can enjoy evening entertainment. There is also a shop and library and a sauna, whirlpool and relaxation area to the fore of the middle deck.

Factfile: Length: 126.5 metres Breadth: 11.4 metres Cruise line: Select Voyages Maiden voyage: 2004 Passenger capacity: 180 Officers and crew: 40 Passenger decks: 3 and a sun deck Lift: No Approximate twin cabin size: 15 square metres.

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MS Serenade hhhh The luxurious MS Serenade will carry Saga passengers for the first time in 2020 and from the moment you step aboard you will instantly feel at ease. With just 68 cabins, it is small enough to find your way around the vessel quickly and enjoy the exclusivity of small ship cruising, while having plenty of space to enjoy. All the spacious cabins are situated over three decks. Chopin Superior Cabins on the upper deck have floor to ceiling windows and a French balcony. There are two cabins on the deck which measure 22 square metres and have a full size balcony in addition to floor to ceiling windows. On the middle deck Mozart Superior Cabins have floor to ceiling windows and a French balcony while the Standard Cabins on the lower deck have large fixed porthole windows. All cabins come with a television, phone, safe, hairdryer, minibar and tea and coffee-making facilities. Wi-Fi internet access is complimentary.

The restaurant on the middle deck boasts floor to ceiling windows while there is a panoramic lounge/bar to the fore of the upper deck which is where you can enjoy evening entertainment, from piano recitals to visiting folk bands..

There is a fitness room and a wellness spa to the aft of the middle deck, featuring a sauna, while the wheelroom has an open door policy, allowing you to meet the captain and see him at work.

Factfile: Length: 110 metres • Breadth: 11.4 metres • Cruise line: Select Voyages Maiden voyage: 2005 (refurbished in 2017) • Passenger capacity: 136 Officers and crew: 32 • Passenger decks: 3 and a sun deck Lift: There is a lift but it does not serve the lower Beethoven deck or the Sun Deck, which can however be accessed by a chair lift Approximate twin cabin size: 16 square metres.

Johannes Brahms hhh+ Exclusively chartered for Saga guests, this elegant, compact vessel is the ideal introduction to river cruising in Europe and has the great advantage of navigating routes which larger vessels cannot. As a result, it's small enough not to overwhelm yet large enough for you to find your own space, from a quiet corner in the Panorama lounge or enjoying the view from the sun deck. Cabins are compact but comfortable and have a shower, wc, safe, hairdryer, television, mini-fridge, heating or air conditioning, a small desk and two chairs.

With no more than 80 passengers on board, the atmosphere is warm and informal – perfect for making new friends.

Factfile: Length: 82 metres Breadth: 9.5 metres Cruise line: Dutch Cruise Line Maiden voyage: 1998 Passenger capacity: 80 Officers and crew: 20 Passenger decks: 3 Lift: Chairlift between main deck and upper deck, upper deck and sun deck Approximate twin cabin size: 11 square metres.

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Dutch & Belgian Waterways Springtime in Holland Keukenhof and the Hague Floral Delights of Holland Undiscovered Treasures of Holland and Belgium The Dutch Golden Age: A Voyage of Discovery Andre Rieu in Maastricht

Sounds of the ‘60’s on the Rhine Castles and Fables of the Rhine Romance of the Rhine and Main Grand Cruise of the Rhine, Main and Moselle

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A few other details On all 2020 river cruises you can take advantage of our complimentary travel package, which includes a return chauffeur service from your home to your international airport, return chauffeur service to your local airport for an included domestic flight to your main departure airport, standard class rail travel from your local station to your departure airport, or complimentary parking at the airport if you’d prefer to drive yourself.

Included economy class domestic flights are subject to availability in our designated booking class. If this is not available at the time of booking, we’ll advise you of the additional flight supplement. Depending on the time of your domestic or international flight you may need overnight accommodation, which will be at your own additional cost. Our VIP door-to-door travel service is available to anyone in mainland England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Wight and Channel Islands. We’re not currently able to offer the service to those in the Scottish islands, Isle of Man, Sark or the Isles of Scilly. Saga reserves the right to select the most appropriate form of transport and/or domestic airport for your journey. You could be sharing the journey with up to three (or very occasionally five) other Saga passengers in one of our larger MPVs. Alternatively you can choose to have the vehicle for just you and your travelling companions at a price of £1.85 a mile. A minimum charge of £45 each way applies to journeys less than 28 miles. To find out more, call FREE on 0800 300 600. The right to refuse the chauffeur service is at our discretion.

For all other holidays you can book our VIP door-to-door travel service for an extra charge. Please call for full details or go online at travel.saga.co.uk/VIP

Insurance policy Because it’s important to be adequately insured when you travel abroad, we offer optional comprehensive travel insurance, underwritten by Great Lakes Insurance SE, UK Branch, and additional cancellation rights with all our overseas holidays, including the Channel Islands, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, the Isles of Scilly, the Isle of Man and river and ocean cruises. If you have your own insurance, we will offer you the holiday at a lower price – please call for further details.

For holidays in mainland Britain, if you have to cancel your holiday because of illness or death of you or a member of your party, we will refund all your holiday payments except for a handling fee of £60 per person, provided we receive a valid medical certificate. If you purchase the UK optional travel insurance, underwritten by Great Lakes Insurance SE, UK Branch, we will also include the additional cancellation rights. If you are suffering from, or in the last 12 months have suffered from, an illness that has required treatment from a doctor, you must advise us and we will confirm whether you can be covered under this insurance. A full summary of the optional travel insurance will be provided with your booking confirmation. Cover is available to UK residents only and subject to medical screening. Terms and conditions apply.

A note about special offers The offers in this brochure supersede any previously advertised offers and cannot be combined. Saga reserves the right to reduce, withdraw or extend offers at any time without notice.

Changes to the itinerary Some itineraries also operate in reverse order. Where this is the case we indicate it on the holiday pages and our Travel Consultants will be able to give you further details. As you would expect, the excursions and entertainment are an example of what may be available and are subject to demand – your Cruise Host or Assistant will give you full details during your cruise. The weather can affect river levels and sometimes this impacts on an itinerary. In the unlikely event of this happening we will do our utmost to ensure the cruise remains as close to its original itinerary as possible or we will offer a suitable alternative if necessary. It is also sometimes necessary to close the outside deck when cruising through sections of river with very low bridges for safety reasons.

On some occasions, due to the location of the river ports to the airports, a longer coach transfer is necessary.

Booking is easy Call our Travel Consultants FREE on

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A note about berthing At some of the more popular ports you may find your ship berths alongside other river cruise ships, which means the views from the windows can become obscured and you may have to walk through other ships to reach the riverbank. On rare occasions the berth will be located on the outskirts of town, a decision which is beyond our control and often made by the river authorities at that port.

Quality grading you can trust Quality ratings vary considerably from country to country, so we apply our own reliable h ratings, based on the variety of food, facilities and standard of cabins, with hhhhh representing the finest. h ratings are highlighted on each cruise page.

Similarly, we give hotel accommodation our Q rating, with QQQQQ representing the finest.

Free Wi-Fi on all ships Free Wi-Fi is included on all ships. However, the signal can be intermittent due to the moving nature of the ships, and there may be times when it is not available. In some cases the Wi-Fi signal is only available in the public areas of the ship and not in your cabin.

Animal welfare We strongly believe animals should be treated fairly within the tourism industry. As ABTA members, we have a duty of care to ensure that the excursions we offer to our customers meet the Animal Welfare guidelines supplied by ABTA. These guidelines include not supporting activities that involve unnatural behaviour, or those that could be perceived as unacceptable or discouraged practices. We regularly review on-going excursions that involve animals, along with any feedback from customers and outside sources.

Group sizes On river cruise departures which are exclusive to Saga guests, the group size will generally be between about 40 and 140 guests depending on the size of the ship. On river cruise departures where Saga guests will be travelling with other guests, the group size could vary from very low numbers up to about 100 guests depending on the size of the ship and the itinerary.

Please note: The excursions we include as part of your holiday will be operated in English – either by an English-speaking guide or, where necessary, through headsets.

9am-7pm Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm Saturdays and 10am-4pm Sundays You can also book online 24 hours a day at

saga.co.uk/rivers2020 How to pay You can pay by credit card, debit card or by cheque. For deposits we require £150 or 10% of the holiday cost per person, whichever is the greater. Certain holidays may require a higher deposit or full payment. We will advise you of this at the time of booking. There is no charge for payments made by debit card. Cheques are subject to a £3 administration charge and should be made payable to Saga Holidays with your name, address and booking reference written on the back, then sent to Saga Holidays, Enbrook Park, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3SE. There are zero transaction fees if you make payments by credit card. The holiday balance should be paid at least 75 days before departure. If you are booking within the balance payment period, you will need to pay in full.

Once you have booked: You can keep track of your holiday booking online. You’ll be able to view your flights and accommodation details, perhaps treat yourself to an upgrade, even pay the remainder of your balance – at any time, day or night. Simply visit saga.co.uk/managemybooking and have your booking number, the lead passenger’s surname and their date of birth to hand.

If you have any further questions you can call our after-sales service team free on 0800 50 60 66 9am-6pm Monday-Friday and 9am-5pm Saturdays.

You can also visit our Frequently Asked Questions section of the website. You’ll find a link to it on your booking details page, or you can go straight to saga.co.uk/faqs If you want to pay your remaining balance you can call FREE on 0800 015 6987.

If you have a Minicom telephone you can call our Minicom service FREE on 0800 387 240. If you live in Northern Ireland or any of Britain’s offshore islands such as the Channel Islands, we can help you with your travel arrangements. Please call for details FREE on 0800 300 500. If you live in Eire, please call FREE on 1800 709 409.

Our included return UK travel service Get your holiday off to a perfect start with our return UK travel service taking you from your local rail or bus station to your departure airport or station. Alternatively, you can enjoy free car parking at the airport. Choose from: Rail

Coach

We include standard class rail travel from your local station to your port, airport or station. We’ll make seat reservations for you on major routes, subject to rail company restrictions, and if your journey takes you through London, your ticket will include travel

by London Underground between mainline stations.

Or, if you prefer, you can book our cross-London car service which, for an extra charge of just £7 per person each way, will ensure that a driver meets you at your arrival station and takes you across the capital to your mainline station.

We’ll arrange travel by National Express coach from a bus station near you to the one serving your airport or station.

Or free parking for your car, if you prefer to drive You can take advantage of free off-airport parking if you choose to drive yourself to the airport, or we can arrange parking close to the Eurotunnel terminal in Folkestone. Unfortunately we are unable to arrange parking at the Eurostar terminals.

Saga Holidays is a trading name of ST&H Ltd (registration no. 2174052) and ST&H Ltd and Saga Cruises Ltd (registration no. 3267858), are subsidiaries of ST&H Group Ltd (registration no. 0720588). All three companies are registered in England and Wales. Registered Office: Enbrook Park, Sandgate, Folkestone, Kent CT20 3SE. With respect to general insurance products sold in the UK, ST&H Ltd is an appointed representative of Saga Services Limited, registered in England and Wales (company no. 732602), which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Please refer to the essential information, which includes details about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate.

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