European River Cruises 2021 – Second Edition

EUROPEAN RIVER CRUISES 2021

Boutique river cruising through the heart of Europe

Welcome Europe’s iconic rivers are a delightful mix of enchanting countryside, quaint villages, and unrivalled heritage, and there is no better way to acquaint yourself than on an Emerald Waterways cruise. Our exciting 2021 program allows you to discover Europe in all its glory.

We’ve launched new itineraries, excursions and services, to ensure you enjoy an unforgettable holiday.

We look forward to welcoming you on board in 2021.

The perfect way to unwind “I would definitely recommend an Emerald Waterways river cruise. It is very relaxing.

The meals were excellent and there was a great selection. The entertainment was good and the excursions were well organised.

The ship was very clean in all areas. We had a great night’s sleep in the comfortable beds.”

Anne G

Contents

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Emerald Waterways river cruising

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What's new for 2021

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Sail the iconic rivers of Europe in style

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Exceptional EmeraldVALUE

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EmeraldDISCOVERY

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EmeraldPLUS included experiences

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EmeraldACTIVE included activities

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Our award-winning Star-Ships

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Chic & modern sanctuaries

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Innovation meets relaxation

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Savour the local flavours of Europe

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Superior service, exceptional people

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Life on the river

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Travel with friends

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Arrive in comfort

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Extend your stay

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EmeraldEXPLORER loyalty club

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Danube River

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11-Day Danube Delights with Prague (EWPB)

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8-Day Danube Delights (EWMB)

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8-Day Danube Explorer (EWPA)

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9-Day Enchantment of Eastern Europe (EWBB)

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15-Day Splendours of Europe (EWCR)

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Rhine, Main & Moselle River

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11-Day Jewels of the Rhine with Lucerne & Zurich (EWZL)

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8-Day Jewels of the Rhine (EWAC)

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8-Day The Majestic Rhine (EWFB)

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8-Day Legendary Rhine & Moselle (EWGM)

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8-Day Tulips & the Rhine (EWAC)

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8-Day Holland & Belgium in Bloom (EWTU)

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10-Day Springtime Delights (ENAA)

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Rhone, Saône Rivers

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11-Day Sensations of Lyon & Provence with Nice (EFRN)

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8-Day Sensations of Lyon & Provence (EFRM)

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Douro River

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11-Day Secrets of the Douro with Lisbon (EPDL)

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8-Day Secrets of the Douro (EPDC)

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Christmas Markets River Cruises

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Combination River Cruises

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River cruise information & River Cruise Cover

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Helpful information

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DiscoverMORE optional excursions

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Star-Ship cabin plans & deck plans

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Booking conditions

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Emerald Waterways river cruising Marrying the highlights of an ocean cruise to the intimacy of Europe’s most celebrated rivers, sail on board an Emerald Waterways Star-Ship, where state-of-the-art innovation and a contemporary cruising experience combine for a truly unforgettable river cruise.

We’ve designed eight intimate European Star-Ships which dock in the heart of the wonderful destinations we visit, allowing us to balance your time spent on board and onshore perfectly, giving you more time to explore every location on your handcrafted itinerary.

Visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites of Germany, the Netherlands and Portugal and taste local delicacies as you peruse France's gastronomic feats. Enjoy a very special Provençal dinner on board our Star-Ship sailing in France, curated and hosted by our guest chef, Fabien Morreale, and find your centre during a morning yoga class with our activity manager, as you enjoy the many opportunities of your floating boutique hotel.

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We’ve selected a team of local experts who will proudly show you the best Europe has to offer. Our friendly cruise directors, coach drivers and guides will ensure you’re totally delighted with every experience and excursion.

We’re very proud of our continued commitment to providing exceptional EmeraldVALUE and, in doing so, we offer a wonderful collection of included daily excursions, complemented by exquisite dining experiences, complimentary drinks served with lunch and dinner, as well as all flights, transfers and staff tips.

Let us inspire you, as we prove why we’re award-winners at what we do.

For details of availability and our latest offers visit emeraldwaterways.co.uk

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What's new for 2021?

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We can't wait for the 2021 season, and we have some exciting news to share with you. Enjoy the hidden delights of Holland and Belgium on our new 10-day Springtime Delights river cruise, and be sure to check out our updated Legendary Rhine & Moselle itinerary, allowing you to see more of Europe’s hidden wine region over eight insightful days.

We are also delighted to offer three brand-new 5-day Christmas Market river cruises.

Choose to sail the Danube, Rhine or Rhône rivers during the festive season on a glorious yuletide adventure.

Say hello to the latest addition to our European Star-Ship fleet, Emerald Luna, custom-built to sail the Rhine and Danube rivers, launching Spring 2021.

After introducing our activity managers on board all our European Star-Ships last year, we welcome them back with an enhanced EmeraldACTIVE programme. From yoga and disco nights, to aqua-aerobics and cycling along the river banks, your activity manager will become your new best friend on the river.

Award-winning European river cruising

Emerald Waterways

Best River Cruise Line for Value

Emerald Waterways

Best River Cruise Line for Value

Emerald Waterways Best Value For Money, River Cruise

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Best River Line For Value

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Sail the iconic rivers of Europe in style The rivers of Europe have long been the lifeblood of the communities that call them home. As they weave their way through the continent, they connect cities and landscapes with an allure simply unachievable with any other mode of transport.

Our collection of itineraries along the Rhine, Main, Danube, Moselle, Rhône, Saône and Douro, offer an insight into the history, culture and tradition of each magnificent waterway, during thoughtfully crafted adventures designed by our expert journey planners. What were once integral trade routes are now gateways to cultural enlightenment, to be navigated in style on board an Emerald Waterways Star-Ship.

Rhône River Beginning its journey in the Swiss Alps, the Rhône flows through the heart of France’s gastronomic centre towards the Mediterranean Sea. ■ More than 6,000 wine-growing properties in the Rhône Valley produce, distribute and export world-class wines worldwide.

■ T he capital of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, Lyon excels at every level. A UNESCO World Heritage-listed site, excellent cuisine, fine wine and iconic architecture adorn the water’s banks, as it curves elegantly through the centre.

Saône River An eastern tributary of the Rhône, it flows through Burgundy before meeting the larger river at Lyon.

■ You’ll notice historically important churches and famed vineyards which have prospered from the water’s close proximity.

■ Along its banks, Chalon-sur-Saône’s architectural heritage is dominated by the cathedral and its old timber-framed houses, while being excellently located near the Burgundy wine-making region.

FRANCE

Chalon-Sur-Saône

Saône River Lyon Tournon Porto

Douro River

Rhône River Vega de Terrón

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Salamanca SPAIN

Douro River Flanked by vineyards, traditional wineries and the burnt orange roofs of charming villages, Portugal’s Douro winds through a rustic region of simple pleasures.

■ In 1756, the Douro Valley became the first defined wine-producing region in the world.

■ The town of Régua played a huge role in the production and sale of Port wine, so it would only be right to visit a traditional ‘quinta’ to see where it all begins.

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Avignon Arles

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Rhine River Flowing from the Alps to the North Sea, the Rhine has long been a major trade route and is considered pivotal in the industrialisation of Europe.

■ The source of the Rhine is in Switzerland’s Lake Toma, situated 2,340 metres above sea level.

■ The UNESCO World Heritage-listed Rhine Gorge is approximately a 40-mile river valley stretching between Koblenz and Bingen in Germany. Exemplifying Mother Nature’s spectacular feats, vineyards and fairytale castles dot the green landscape.

Moselle River As it flows through France and Germany, castles tower over wine villages, where some of the best Rieslings grow.

■ It is believed that the Romans planted the first vineyards along the river.

■ Along the Moselle Valley, you’ll spot terraced vineyards as they rise up from the water’s edge, producing some of the best vintages. Fairytale castles and quaint medieval settlements make the region a must-see.

Amsterdam NETHERLANDS

Main River

Rhine River Antwerp

Moselle River

Cologne Rhine Gorge GERMANY Koblenz Rüdesheim

Trier Mannheim

Rhine River

Main River

Würzburg Nuremberg Black Forest

Basel SWITZERLAND

The 237-mile long river reveals much about the history of the continent.

■ The river is part of Corridor VII, the inland waterway link between the North Sea and the Black Sea. ■ At the centre of the Franconian wine country, the Bavarian city of Würzburg projects its lavish personality through spectacular architecture, love of art and a lively nightlife.

Regensburg

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Passau Vienna

Bratislava

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Budapest HUNGARY

Danube River CROATIA Osijek

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Danube River

Bucharest Iron Gates Giurgiu

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Europe’s second-longest river flows through 10 countries, more than any other in the world, including four capital cities, Budapest, Vienna, Bratislava and Belgrade.

■ The Danube’s enormous volume of water makes it one of central Europe’s most vital sources for fresh drinking water.

■ Divided by the mighty Danube, Budapest was formerly two cities, with Pest on the east and Buda on the west. Now one city with stunning architecture, thermal spa’s and bustling cafés and restaurants waiting to be discovered.

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Exceptional EmeraldVALUE Our inclusive promise ensures complete peace-of-mind. We ensure that all flights, transfers and tips are included in the price you pay, as well as a selection of dining options, complimentary drinks with lunch and dinner, and a wealth of insightful excursions.

This and more is all part of our promise for exceptional EmeraldVALUE, so all you have to think about is enjoying your holiday.

We’ll transport you to the heart of local life, looking into what makes people tick. You’ll enjoy wonderful excursions and regionally inspired meals, to be enjoyed with complimentary wine, beer or soft drinks, without having to pay a penny extra.

And on board our Star-Ships, we’ve included all the delightful finishing touches you’d expect from a world-class hotel, from plush toiletries, a flatscreen TV and infotainment system and Wi-Fi in your suite, to spectacular innovations like our transformational pool and cinema area, state-of-the-art coffee machines, as well as superb service from our English-speaking crew.

Included shore excursions almost every day

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So much is included...

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Return flights from a choice of up to 16 UK regional airports. Call us to check if we can offer your local airport on your chosen cruise. No-fly options are also available via Eurostar on selected itineraries.

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Airport transfers to and from your Star-Ship.

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Stylish accommodation on board our innovative Star-Ships.

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Spectacular innovations like an indoor pool which transforms into a cinema at night†.

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All on board meals including a collection of highlight dinners at Reflections Restaurant, or breakfast and a café lunch at The Terrace.

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Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks to accompany lunch and dinner.

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From luscious lattes to creamy cappuccinos, our state-of-the-art coffee machines are yours to enjoy throughout your cruise.

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Complimentary water restocked daily in your cabin.

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Enjoy an included excursion almost every day of your cruise.

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Visits to UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites.

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Extra-special excursions and experiences courtesy of our EmeraldPLUS and EmeraldACTIVE programmes.

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First-class service from an English-speaking crew.

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Knowledgeable local guides at every destination.

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Complimentary Wi-Fi on board.

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Complimentary bicycles on board†.

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Earn EmeraldEXPLORER loyalty points for every Emerald Waterways river cruise, entitling you to exclusive benefits.

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Complimentary River Cruise Cover (see page 118 for details.)

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All airport taxes and port charges.

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ABTA & ATOL protected.

PLUS all tips are taken care of, saving you up to £440 per couple on a 15-day cruise. †Emerald Radiance on the Douro River does not have bicycles or an indoor pool/cinema, instead there is a spa-style Serenity Pool on the Sun Deck.

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EmeraldDISCOVERY An Emerald Waterways river cruise provides the perfect platform for new experiences. Every port of call introduces a wealth of culture, and an excursion almost every day brings the most fascinating destinations to life.

Explore up to five countries and enjoy visits to UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites, take part in special EmeraldPLUS experiences and a selection of EmeraldACTIVE highlights, all at no extra cost.

Included Excursions Every one of our incredible itineraries features an array of excursions, handpicked by our journey planners to offer insightful and diverse experiences at every point along the way. At no extra cost, they are something you can expect on almost every cruise day.

These extra-special excursions will take you to the heart of local culture, providing a fascinating insight into authentic customs and traditions during exclusive social events with residents and tours of significant landmarks, as well as on board performances and workshops.

You’ll never have to worry about missing any of your guide’s insightful commentary with the assistance of your personal audio system. Your headset will clearly pick up their voice, so you can learn about Vienna as you wander the streets, or hear tales of Melk Abbey as you peruse its halls.

Sample delicious local produce during a wine-tasting in Bernkastel, enjoy dinner at a Portuguese wine estate in the Douro region, and, on board Emerald Liberté in France, Top Chef finalist Fabien Morreale will prepare an extra-special Provençal meal, exclusively for Emerald Waterways guests.

Look out for our included excursions icon in each itinerary.

For more information on our included excursions, visit emeraldwaterways.co.uk/excursions

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EmeraldPLUS

Look out for our EmeraldPLUS icon in each itinerary.

For more information on our EmeraldPLUS excursions, see pages 12 & 13.

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Viennese classical concert

EmeraldACTIVE Designed for guests seeking more active experiences, these activities and excursions are an exciting way to see a location from another perspective.

Join a group for a cycling tour in Vienna, embark on a guided hike through the vineyards of France or enjoy a canoeing excursion on Portugal's Sabor River.

Our Star-Ships carry a number of bicycles† for you to take out, free of charge, while every suite or stateroom is equipped with walking sticks to aid you during hikes. We also host on board yoga and aqua aerobics classes. † Bicycles are subject to availability, allocated on a first come, first served basis and are not available on Emerald Radiance, sailing the Douro River.

Look out for our EmeraldACTIVE icon in each itinerary.

For more information on our EmeraldACTIVE experiences, see pages 14 & 15.

Visit emeraldwaterways.co.uk/active

DiscoverMORE We offer a selection of special DiscoverMORE optional excursions designed to enable you to see and do even more. These immersive experiences present opportunities to acquaint yourself with an area’s natural beauty, history and culture.

Available at an additional cost, these include an exclusive invitation to a Viennese classical concert, an insightful visit to Quinta da Aveleda in Portugal and a guided tour to Avignon’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed Point du Gard. These exclusive optional excursions and activities are available to book from the moment you book your cruise.

Look out for our DiscoverMORE icon in each itinerary.

For more information on our DiscoverMORE activities, see pages 120 & 121.Visit emeraldwaterways.co.uk/more

To book call FREE on 0800 270 7017 visit emeraldwaterways.co.uk or contact your local travel agent

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EmeraldPLUS We constantly strive to provide the most authentic adventures, which allow you to gain a deeper understanding of each destination.

You’ll uncover the hidden gems of Europe, and go off the beaten track to discover an unparalleled wealth of culture.

You’ll join an exclusive group on tailormade excursions, and enjoy fascinating on board activities.

And, of course, everything is included in the price.

Enjoy hosted wine-tastings

Those sailing on selected Danube itineraries, will have the opportunity to visit the Slovakian capital of Bratislava, where you’ll be welcomed into the home of a local family to hear about their daily life over coffee and cake. A truly insightful activity, allowing you to learn about their culture first-hand. You'll also be able to venture into rural Hungary for the time-honoured Pustza Horse Show. Whilst on our Rhine itineraries you'll be able to attend a Black Forest gateau presentation in Germany, and if sailing the Douro River enjoy an unforgettable dining experience at a local wine estate.

It’s not just our onshore EmeraldPLUS experiences that stand out in our itineraries, we’re delighted to welcome Fabien Morreale, finalist in the French culinary competition, Top Chef, on board in Avignon, while sailing the Rhône. He will be joining us for a Provençal evening for which he has created an authentic menu, highlighting the beautiful tastes of the region. And, in Budapest, you'll enjoy a traditional Hungarian folklore show on board, a lively and exciting evening that brings age-old traditions to life.

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Pustza Horse Show, Hungary

Chef Fabien Morreale on board Emerald Liberté

Keukenhof Garden, Amsterdam

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EmeraldACTIVE Rolling vineyards, cobbled backstreets and riverside boulevards are the perfect setting for your included active excursions, to be enjoyed as part of a group or independently.

Organised by our activity managers, a selection of on board activities keep you moving during those days on the water, in between guided bike rides†, picturesque hikes and even canoeing experiences, as you gain a different perspective of the beauty along the river.

On board activity manager

Onshore bicycle tours†

Each itinerary features a selection of activities that’ll keep you active during your cruise. We’ll take you on a guided bike tour of the serene countryside of Austria’s stunning Wachau Valley, you’ll admire the view over Budapest after hiking up Buda Hill, join immersive tours of vibrant cities, or simply enjoy an on board yoga lesson as the stunning French wine region acts as the perfect backdrop.

If you prefer to discover a destination at your own leisure, our Star-Ships have a number of bicycles† available for hire, while every suite and stateroom is equipped with walking sticks to assist with your hikes.

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Enjoy games on the Sun Deck

Evening entertainment on board

Emerald Waterways Activity Managers Launched in 2019, our activity managers have become an integral part of our river cruise experience, gaining rave reviews on independent review site, Cruise Critic. Working closely with the cruise director, they enhance our EmeraldACTIVE programme, which includes a range of daytime on board classes such as yoga and Pilates, along with onshore bicycle† and hiking tours.

“Our activity manager was amazing! His fantastic singing and hilarious quizzes were a real hit with everybody on board.”

Chris Kay

At night our activity managers will be on hand to host a range of entertainment, from lively quizzes to live cabaret and disco nights*. †Bicycles are subject to availability, allocated on a first come, first served basis and are not available on Emerald Radiance sailing the Douro River. *Activities vary depending on Star-Ship.

For more details on our EmeraldACTIVE programme visit emeraldwaterwaysco.uk/active

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Our award-winning Star-Ships

Pool & Evening Cinema Located on the Horizon Deck at the back of the majority of our Star-Ships†, you can enjoy a leisurely swim as a cooling river breeze from the retractable roof and floor-to-ceiling views provide the perfect setting. On selected evenings, this lovely space is transformed into an evening cinema and, of course, complimentary popcorn will be yours to graze on. †Emerald Radiance on the Douro River does not have an indoor pool/cinema, instead there is a spa-style Serenity Pool on the Sun Deck.

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Wellness Area

Suites & Staterooms

We want you to return home from your river cruise, not only full of tales to tell, but feeling relaxed and rested. With that in mind, our Wellness Area features a well-equipped gym, for those who want to maintain their fitness regime. And enjoy a range of spa treatments for that much-needed ‘me’ time. Spoil yourself with a massage, facial, new hairstyle or beard trim.

Every one of our suite and stateroom categories are of a standard that you would expect from a world-class hotel. All suites feature their own private balcony, complete with an all-weather system, enabling you to admire the views in complete comfort, while our staterooms provide picture windows, inviting in the natural light.

They all boast a wealth of sumptuous amenities, from plush toiletries and a revitalising shower, to a queen-size or twin hotel-style bed, flat screen HD TV and infotainment system and free Wi-Fi.

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Reflections Restaurant

Horizon Bar & Lounge and The Terrace

On the Vista Deck, you’ll find the Reflections Restaurant, the centre point of our on board dining experience.

Accommodating tables of two to ten, floor-to-ceiling windows present excellent views of the river, while the menu celebrates seasonal and regional flavours.

A spacious and contemporary meeting place at any time of the day, get comfortable on the plush seating and treat yourself to a glass of local wine, beer or perhaps a cup of tea or coffee.

The perfect setting for catching up on the day’s events and enjoying authentic entertainment on selected evenings.

Start your days with a wonderful selection of breakfast options, refuel for the afternoon with a delicious lunch, and look forward to a superb evening meal, paired with complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks.

The Terrace is situated at the fore of our Star-Ships, an indoor and outdoor space separated by floor-to-ceiling glass windows. The perfect spot to take full advantage of the passing views, or enjoy a light breakfast or café lunch.

Sun Deck Head to the top of our Star-Ships to enjoy the best views of the river from the spacious Sun Deck. An open area, where you can bask in the sunshine or enjoy a crisp morning from your deck chair.

Try your hand at a game of noughts and crosses, challenge a fellow guest to some putting or simply relax with a drink.

If you’re sailing Portugal’s Douro River on board Emerald Radiance, you will be able to relax in the heated spa-style Serenity Pool, as you make the most of the golden Portuguese sun as we sail.

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Our award-winning Star-Ships Carefully designed to honour the beauty of some of the world’s most beloved waterways, our award-winning Star-Ships cut a chic figure on the rivers of Europe.

Comfort and innovation combine across our custom-built fleet, where every finishing touch and elegant flourish on board our floating boutique hotels has been considered to provide unrivalled comfort.

Horizon Bar & Lounge

You’ll be welcomed on arrival by the tasteful and modern décor of our three-tiered atrium as it opens up the centre of the Star-Ship, allowing natural light to pour in and illuminate the interior.

Elegant furnishings, modern art and mirrored walls are a celebration of light and space, something echoed throughout every one of our Star-Ships. From the thoughtful design of our indulgent suites and staterooms, complete with high gloss furnishings and plush carpets underfoot, to our dining venues and public areas.

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Most of our Star-Ships feature an indoor pool which innovatively transforms into a cinema by night†. Situated at the back of the Star-Ship, floor-to-ceiling windows and a retractable roof welcome in a cooling breeze, for a restful place to spend your day.

And, as night falls, this multifunctional space transforms into a cosy cinema, in time for the film to start. †Emerald Radiance on the Douro River does not have an indoor pool/ cinema, instead there is a spa-style Serenity Pool on the Sun Deck.

On board heated pool†

Dine with friends in the spacious Reflections Restaurant, as a range of tables accommodate large or intimate dinners and simple, sophisticated décor accompanies each delectable meal.

Reflections Restaurant

Floor-to-ceiling windows in the Horizon Bar & Lounge provide the perfect vantage point to enjoy the passing views, and plush sofas, scattered with stylish cushions, have been selected for your comfort, so you can make yourself at home.

For more details on our fleet of Star-Ships visit emeraldwaterways.co.uk/star-ships

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Chic & modern sanctuaries We have a number of suite and stateroom categories, each boasting a wealth of amenities you’d expect from a luxury hotel.

Plush toiletries, a queen or twin-size bed dressed in luscious linens, and a flatscreen TV and infotainment system combine in your home away from home.

Inspired by innovation and contemporary design, every one of our suites features an ingenious all-weather balcony system, allowing you to enjoy the river views, come rain or shine.

Owner’s One-Bedroom Suite

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Private balcony with open-air system Separate bedroom and lounge area Pillow menu Walk-in wardrobe Complimentary in-suite mini-bar, restocked daily with wine, beer and soft drinks Complimentary Nespresso™ machine Continental breakfast, pre-dinner canapés and after-dinner sweet treats served in your suite Four items of laundry per day Invite to dinner at the Captain’s Table Use of an iPad

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Outdoor private balcony with open-air system Separate bedroom and lounge area Pillow menu Walk-in wardrobe Complimentary in-suite mini-bar, restocked daily with wine, beer and soft drinks Complimentary Nespresso™ machine Continental breakfast, pre-dinner canapés and after-dinner sweet treats served in your suite Four items of laundry per day Invite to dinner at the Captain’s Table Use of an iPad

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CHIC & MODERN SANCTUARIES

Owner’s One-Bedroom Suite Only a limited number of these superior suites are available on each Star-Ship, showcasing our outdoor private balcony with open-air system.

A separate living room and bedroom provide more space to settle in, as does the addition of a walk-in wardrobe, enabling you to truly make yourself at home.

You’ll be treated to a daily four-item laundry service, a complimentary mini-bar, restocked daily, an invite to the Captain’s Table to enjoy dining with the skipper, and a personal iPad, so you can stay in touch with your loved ones while you’re away.

Riverview Suite Exclusive to Emerald Radiance, enjoy the rolling countryside of Portugal's Douro River with endless views from the back of the Star-Ship. Boasting floor-to-ceiling windows and our innovative balcony, you'll wake up to picturesque scenery every morning.

Grand Balcony Suite This generously appointed suite is the perfect vantage point from which to enjoy the sunset.

The floor-to-ceiling windows of your private outdoor balcony, complete with open-air system and sleek glass partition, enable you to enjoy the passing landscape, whatever the weather.

Grand Balcony Suite

Select the perfect pillow from your menu and, after an excellent night’s sleep, enjoy a beautifully relaxing shower. Curl up in your plush bath robe and slippers and enjoy a continental breakfast in ultimate comfort.

Treat yourself to a delicious coffee in your suite whenever the mood takes you, with a complimentary Nespresso™ machine, perhaps to be enjoyed with your pre-dinner canapés or post-dinner sweet treats, as they’re brought to your door. And, prepare for a special occasion with a daily two-item laundry service, as standard.

For more information and a full list of inclusions for each suite and stateroom, see pages 122-126 or visit emeraldwaterways.co.uk/sanctuary Panorama Balcony Suite

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Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite Located on both the Horizon and Vista Decks, these spacious and chic suites boast an all-weather indoor balcony with floor-to-ceiling windows and wooden decking. Great for enjoying the views, drink in hand, at the touch of a button the top half of the window will drop down to welcome the river breeze.

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Emerald Stateroom

Emerald Stateroom On the Riviera Deck, our staterooms are larger than the average on European waters, providing plenty of room to accommodate two people.

A picture window welcomes in natural light, an en-suite bathroom, complete with indulgent toiletries, will relax you after adventurous days, and complimentary Wi-Fi enables you to keep up with family as you travel.

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Innovation meets relaxation If you can tear yourself away from the peaceful surrounds of the pool, there’s so much to discover on board.

Every Star-Ship in our fleet pushes the boundaries of river cruising with its innovative design, from the Riviera Deck at the bottom, to the Sun Deck at the top.

Designed to inspire with every little detail, we’ve even installed the latest Bose® technology, providing excellent quality sound throughout our communal areas.

Sun Deck

Wellness area

Sun Deck

Fitness & wellness

Located on the top deck of our Star-Ships, the Sun Deck* is a panoramic rooftop space, home to a walking track, putting green and games area†, as well as deck chairs and sun-loungers, perfect for warmer climates. Feel the breeze as we navigate our way through the heart of Europe’s most spectacular towns and cities. Raise a toast with new friends, watch as areas of outstanding natural beauty pass by and even enjoy a weekly BBQ.

Take care of body, mind and soul during your time on board in our well-equipped gym, perfect if you wish to keep up with your exercise regime. What could be better than following up a work-out or busy day onshore with an invigorating massage or facial in our spa? Indulge in a little ‘me’ time as you treat yourself to a manicure and pedicure, or even visit the hairdresser for a special style or beard trim in time for one of our gala dinners.

*Due to safety, the Sun Deck will be closed when travelling under low bridges.

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Watch a film in our on board cinema†

Emerald Radiance spa-style Serenity Pool

Pool by day, cinema by night†

Serenity Pool

On board our Star-Ships sailing the Rhine, Main, Danube, Moselle and Rhône rivers, this sanctuary of calm features floor-to-ceiling windows and a retractable roof, welcoming in a cool river breeze.

Enjoy endless views of the picturesque landscape as you take a dip, or choose to relax on lounge chairs on the decking area while you read a book. Then, in the evening, as the floor rises through the pool, the screen is lowered and the popcorn prepared for a selection of films and concerts to be enjoyed from the comfort of our plush chairs.

Emerald Radiance, sailing Portugal’s Douro River, has been custom designed for a warmer climate.

The indoor pool has been replaced with a spa-style heated Serenity Pool located on the Sun Deck. A truly idyllic setting from which to make the most of the river breeze as you bask in the golden Portuguese sun, and, on movie evenings, join us to watch a film under the stars. †Emerald Radiance on the Douro River does not have an indoor pool/cinema, a putting green or games area, instead there is a spa-style Serenity Pool on the Sun Deck.

To book call FREE on 0800 270 7017 visit emeraldwaterways.co.uk or contact your local travel agent

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Savour the local flavours of Europe Our chefs lovingly craft their delicious menus using seasonal and regional produce influenced by the surroundings of the cruise on which you’re travelling.

From decadent five course dining, to light bites with breathtaking views, we believe food plays an important part in your travel experience, which is why we also include selected wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner.

Reflections Restaurant Begin your mornings with a hearty breakfast from the buffet, offering hot and cold favourites as well as fresh fruit and cereal. A morning of exploration is followed by a delicious lunch back on board where you can choose from regional delicacies, as well as international classics. Dinner is a celebration, offering an enticing buffet or à la carte menu, and our special welcome and farewell dinners are a great way to create new friendships with fellow guests in the most charming of settings.

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Exceptional service on board

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The Terrace A beautiful decked area at the front of our Star-Ships, The Terrace provides a lovely retreat from which to enjoy a light snack or refreshing drink. Depending on the Star-Ship, this partly indoor and outdoor space is a spectacular vantage point from which to soak up the scenery, whatever the weather. This peaceful setting is also a great spot to enjoy a glass of local wine or beer with your loved ones or new-found companions.

A selection of light snacks on The Terrace

Complimentary drinks Complimentary drinks with lunch and dinner is all par for the course and our wonderfully attentive team will always be on-hand to help you choose a drink to suit your chosen meal, whether it’s beer, wine or a soft drink that’s to your taste. Our sommelier carefully handpicks our wine selection each evening, sourced from local and regional vineyards.

Hand-picked wines from our sommeliers

For more details on our on-board dining experience visit emeraldwaterways.co.uk/dining

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Superior service, exceptional people From your first conversation with our friendly reservations team, to our excellent kitchen and bar staff, your cruise director and every local expert, the right people are integral to creating a modern deluxe experience.

Our passion for river cruising and dedication to providing a high level of service, is echoed throughout the Emerald Waterways family to ensure your every need is met, all day every day.

Emerald Waterways Crew

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Exceptional service on board

Our cruise directors are here to meet your every need

Enjoy delicious on board dining

Your happiness is our reward

The best in the business

We want every moment you spend on board to be one of pure indulgence. You’ll notice every one of our attentive crew members maintains the perfect balance of friendly and professional, to ensure every aspect of your cruise runs smoothly. And, with an excellent staff-to-guest ratio, there’ll always be someone available to answer any questions you may have, whether that’s while you’re on board or before your river cruise.

As much as we want you to be inspired by every destination you visit, we also want to inspire you. Our chefs are experts in their field, while our restaurant, bar and house-keeping team are trained to the highest level. As your personal encyclopaedia, storyteller and translator, your cruise director will share their experiences, to make sure you don’t miss a thing, while our local guides will provide insightful commentaries as you stroll the cobbled walkways, narrow alleys and bustling streets of spectacular cities and quaint towns.

To book call FREE on 0800 270 7017 visit emeraldwaterways.co.uk or contact your local travel agent

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Life on the river A river cruise in Europe provides the most captivating passage through the history of this diverse continent.

As you cruise along some of Europe’s most iconic waterways, not only will you witness Mother Nature at her finest, but also engineering at its most impressive.

What is a lock?

Top gate opened

Europe’s waterways are not just distinctive because of their history, their terrain can make navigation more challenging, which is why water locks – essentially an elevator with which ships can be raised or lowered to overcome the variations in water level – were designed.

Upper level Ship enters the lock

Our Star-Ships have been engineered with locks in mind, designed to fit perfectly with inches to spare. Your captain is trained for such manoeuvres, but sometimes water levels don’t cooperate and, on occasions, this can lead to lock closures or difficulties passing under bridges when water levels are too high or too low. We always have a plan in place to handle navigation issues in a timely and efficient manner, with minimal disruption to your journey.

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Water flow

Lower level Water flow

The Main-Danube Canal itself boasts 16 locks, some as deep as 30 metres and reaching a height of over 406 metres.

Navigating a lock

Top gate closed

Lock area

Top gate closed

Lock area, water level rises

Top gate closed Upper level Water flow

Lower level Water flow

Top gate closed Ship leaves the lock

Top gate opened Upper level Water flow

Lower level Water flow

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Bridges Throughout the cruise, we will sail under many different styles of bridges. On such days, we may need to close the Sun Deck for guest safety. Our crew will lower the railings and the captain’s wheelhouse will be mechanically dropped to allow the Star-Ship safe navigation.

But, with plentiful public spaces available throughout our Star-Ships, you’ll always have somewhere to enjoy river views.

Double-docking

Emerald Radiance, Porto Bridge

River cruising takes you right into the heart of different destinations. In certain locations docking space may be limited and you may find that, overnight, your ship has docked next to another ship. This is all part of the river cruising experience and drawing your curtains at night is advised. You’ll also get a glimpse of your neighbouring ship as you walk through to embark or disembark.

River Cruise Cover

Double-docking

As with any other element of Mother Nature, rivers have personalities of their own. While we make every effort to plan our trips carefully, some days Mother Nature simply doesn’t co-operate and your cruise may have a deviation due to low or high water levels or lock closures. At no extra cost, we have created our river cruise cover to give you peace-of-mind should your cruise be impacted. For more information see page 118.

Our commitment to your health & safety The Emerald Waterways team are working closely with Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and government health agencies to implement a full range of measures for the health and safety of our valued guests and crew. In preparation for the resumption of our river cruise operations, we will ensure compliance with the strict industry protocols and for further information on these policies, please visit emeraldwaterways.co.uk/assurance Enjoy river views

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Travel with friends We’ve made travelling as a group super easy, because we believe there is nothing better than sharing wonderful memories. Our stylish and spacious public areas facilitate larger groups, so you can be sure you’ll always be able to sit together at meal times, or enjoy a drink in the lounge as you toast every special moment.

Our cinema area can be reserved for big groups, so if you’re looking for the perfect venue for a special occasion, we can help organise it for you.

Groups as few as 10 can book a deluxe cruise on board our state-of-the-art Star-Ships, with full or partial ship charters available on selected routes and itineraries, for even more exclusivity.

Call our experienced group organisers on 0808 274 6952.

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Arrive in comfort Our inclusive promise includes economy return flights with renowned airlines, such as British Airways, KLM and Lufthansa.

Business Class flight upgrades are also available, speak to our cruise experts today to learn more.

We endeavour to match the best available flights from your preferred departure airport and we check both direct and indirect options to best suit your cruise. Subject to availability, you may fly from the following airports: Aberdeen, Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, East Midlands, Glasgow, Humberside, Leeds/ Bradford, Manchester, Newcastle, Norwich, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton and London Stansted. Other airports may be available at an additional charge.

When you arrive, you will be met and taken directly to your docked Star-Ship via our high-class fleet of coaches, cars and minivans.

Prefer not to fly?

On a selection of cruises, we offer rail travel via Eurostar™, at no extra charge. A great alternative to flying, sit back and relax as you make your way to your Star-Ship’s docking location.

Look out for our No-Fly icon in each itinerary or visit emeraldwaterways.co.uk/no-fly.

To book call FREE on 0800 270 7017 visit emeraldwaterways.co.uk or contact your local travel agent

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Extend your stay We offer a range of pre and post cruise city stays, as well as a selection of more inclusive touring options, perfect for those who want to explore independently.

Transfers between your Star-Ship, hotel and the airport are included in the price you pay, as well as centrally located, hotel stays, with breakfast and the guidance of a dedicated Emerald Waterways representative or tour director.

Stuck for inspiration? Take a look at which extended stay corresponds to your chosen itinerary and peruse the included highlights which you can enjoy when you get there.

Prague City Stay n

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hree nights at Hotel Grandium T or similar Breakfast included Guided city tour of Prague Transfers to & from airport EmeraldPLUS experience

Available on: Splendours of Europe, Danube Delights, Danube Explorer and Christmas Time on the Danube

Berlin City Stay n

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wo nights at Crowne Plaza T or similar Breakfast included Guided city tour of Berlin Transfers to & from airport

Available on: The Majestic Rhine and Legendary Rhine & Moselle

Lisbon City Stay n

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hree nights at Sheraton Hotel T or similar Breakfast and one dinner included Guided tour in Lisbon Transfers from Porto to Lisbon & airport

Available on: Secrets of the Douro

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wo nights in Lucerne at Hotel T Astoria or similar One night in Zurich at Hotel Krone Unterstrasse or similar Breakfast included Guided city tour of Lucerne Guided city tour of Zurich Transfers to & from airport

Available on: Jewels of the Rhine, Tulips & the Rhine and the Majestic Rhine

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Extend your holiday with a city stay

Transylvania City Stay n

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Three nights at Hotel Ambient Brasov, or similar Breakfast daily Guided City Tour of Brasov Guided tour of Bran Castle Peles Castle visit Transfer to Brasov Transfers to & from airport Available on: Enchantment of Eastern Europe

Istanbul City Stay n

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Three nights at Marmara Petra Hotel or similar Breakfast daily Flight from Istanbul to Budapest Guided tour of Istanbul Bosphorus cruise Transfers to & from the airport

Available on: Enchantment of Eastern Europe

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hree nights at Renaissance T Aix-en-Provence hotel or similar Breakfast daily Transfer between Arles and Aix-en-Provence Included guided tour Transfers to & from airport

Available on: Sensations of Lyon & Provence

Budapest City Stay n

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wo nights at Barcelo Hotel T or similar Breakfast included Guided city tour of Budapest Transfers to & from airport

Available on: Enchantment of Eastern Europe and Christmas Time on the Danube

Nice City Stay n

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hree nights at Best Western T Masséna Nice or similar Breakfast included Guided tour of Monte Carlo Transfers to Nice & to & from airport

Available on: Sensations of Lyon & Provence

Madrid City Stay n

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wo nights at Hotel Melia Serrano T Madrid or similar Breakfast and one dinner included Guided city tour of Madrid Transfers to & from airport Flight between Porto and Madrid

Available on: Secrets of the Douro

Paris City Stay n

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p to three nights at Hotel Jardins U du Marais or similar Breakfast included Guided bus tour of Paris and Seine cruise Transfers to & from airport

Available on: Sensations of Lyon & Provence and Splendours of Europe

To book call FREE on 0800 270 7017 visit emeraldwaterways.co.uk or contact your local travel agent

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EmeraldEXPLORER We’re extremely proud of our continued commitment to providing the best river cruises in Europe.

And, as we continue to grow, we’re delighted that so many of our guests return, fascinated by the wonderful travel opportunities we provide and eager to embark on another.

With this in mind, the Emerald Waterways loyalty club, EmeraldEXPLORER, rewards you for your loyalty and earning points couldn’t be easier.

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EmeraldEXPLORER Points to qualify

1–4,999

5,000–9,999

10,000+

Welcome home voucher – an additional discount off your next cruise

£100 per person

£150 per person

£200 per person

Refer a friend scheme

£100 per booking discount for both referrer & friend

£100 per booking discount for both referrer & friend

£100 per booking discount for both referrer & friend

Complimentary luggage with each trip

EmeraldEXPLORER Silver backpack

EmeraldEXPLORER Gold backpack or satchel

EmeraldEXPLORER Diamond backpack or satchel or trolley

Exclusive member-only savings and offers

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Rewarding your loyalty Upon returning from your first cruise, you will automatically become a member of our EmeraldEXPLORER loyalty club, entitling you to exclusive benefits, including savings on future cruises, advance notice of new itineraries and much more.

Not only is it designed to recognise your time spent with us, but the amount you spend. The higher the category of your suite, the more points you’ll receive per day. And, for every subsequent cruise you take with us, you will earn more points.

For more details on our EmeraldEXPLORER loyalty scheme visit emeraldwaterways.co.uk/explorer

To book call FREE on 0800 270 7017 visit emeraldwaterways.co.uk or contact your local travel agent

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Danube River The international river Having been the muse for decades of artistic legacy, the majesty of the Danube is no myth. Winding through 10 of Europe’s most breath-taking countries, it encompasses four capital cities, Vienna, Budapest, Belgrade and Bratislava, all of which are must-see pit stops.

From Germany’s Black Forest, stretching 1,785 miles east towards the Danube Delta and into the Black Sea, this inspirational waterway has seen communities, dating as far back as the Neolithic Age, settle along its banks.

Great for architecture enthusiasts

Centuries of historical intrigue are detailed upon visits to imposing fortresses, beautifully preserved palaces and ancient castles, as well as vibrant cities and peaceful riverbank villages.

Step back in time and walk in the footsteps of the former residents who have helped shape the culture.

Whether you’re sailing on board the Emerald Star, Sky, Dawn, Sun, Destiny or Luna, you'll be treated to stylish staterooms and suites, an indoor heated pool, cinema and Sun Deck, to name just a few of the ship’s innovative features.

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The past is memorialised at every stop along the Danube, as some of Europe’s most exquisite monuments prove they’ve been built to stand the test of time. Architecture enthusiasts will be in awe of each city’s diversity, from the blend of Gothic and Renaissance Revival showcased by Budapest’s Parliament Building, to the New Baroque of Vienna’s Burgtheater.

For more information on the Danube River CLICK HERE

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“What an absolutely wonderful experience from start to finish from the initial booking procedure and the administration behind it to the cruise itself. Everything you could think of was taken care of. The whole experience was brilliant and we cannot wait to book another.”

Ivan Page

Passau

Vienna

Budapest

In southeast Germany on the border of Austria, Passau is located at the confluence of the Danube, Ilz and Inn rivers. Aptly nicknamed the ‘Three Rivers City’, it is overlooked by the spectacular 13th century Veste Oberhaus, home to a museum, youth hostel and restaurant, as well as an open-air theatre since 1934. The Old Town is recognised for its beautiful Baroque architecture, namely St. Stephen’s Cathedral with its onion-domed towers and an organ boasting over 17,000 pipes.

Renowned for its coffee shop culture and cosy wine taverns, the Austrian capital has made a name for itself as the home of many a renowned composer. Strauss, Mozart and Beethoven, as well as symbolist painter Gustav Klimt and the ‘father of psychoanalysis’ Sigmund Freud, have all fallen for its charm. Meander the streets, lined with stunning Baroque buildings and monuments of an Imperial past, now coexisting with the contemporary for a truly unique skyline.

Formerly two separate cities, divided by the Danube, Buda on the west and Pest on the east certainly possess their own personalities. Buda’s narrow, winding streets and steep hills are home to the beautiful former Habsburg Palace and views from the Fisherman’s Bastion unveil the magnificent Parliament Building.

A walk over the iconic Chain Bridge to Pest presents a mixture of bustling bars, cafés and restaurants, as well as thermal spas, all of which are the place to be in the evening.

To book call FREE on 0800 270 7017 visit emeraldwaterways.co.uk or contact your local travel agent

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Danube River Tick a number of Europe’s most treasured destinations off your wish list, beginning with a wonderful three-night city stay in the Czech capital of Prague and followed by an 8-day Danube river cruise. Natural beauty is plentiful, as this mighty waterway carves a course through the foothills of the Austrian Alps, journeying between four renowned capital cities, the esteemed Wachau Valley wine region and a string of other fascinating historic towns and cities, like Passau, Nuremberg, Melk and Dürnstein.

Prague, Czech Republic

11-Day Danube Delights with Prague Departing: May - October 2021

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Melk Abbey, Austria

EmeraldDISCOVERY Highlights unique to your itinerary EmeraldPLUS .

A traditional Bavarian band on board.

Home-hosted coffee and cake with a

Slovakian family.

A traditional Hungarian folklore show.

Coffee and cake at Lobkowicz Palace

EmeraldACTIVE A guided bike tour along the Danube River from Melk to Dürnstein.

And of course, our exceptional EmeraldVALUE inclusions come as standard n Return flights from a choice of up to 16 UK regional airports. n Airport transfers to and from your Star-Ship. n 7 nights in a suite or stateroom of your choice, all with a river view. n 3 night city stay in Prague. n 23 meals: 10 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners including a Welcome and Farewell Reception & Dinner. n Complimentary wine, beer & soft drinks to accompany lunch & dinner on board. n Complimentary tea & coffee on board.

A guided hike to Dürnstein Castle.

n Complimentary bottled water in your suite or stateroom, restocked daily.

A guided Vienna bike tour.

n A variety of on board evening entertainment.

A guided hike to Bratislava Castle.

n Complimentary Wi-Fi on board.

A guided hike to Buda Hill.

A guided hike to Veste Oberhaus.

Included Excursions Shore excursions, including visits to UNESCO 7 World Heritage-listed sites.

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n Complimentary bicycles on board. n First-class service from English-speaking crew and knowledgeable local guides. n Earn EmeraldEXPLORER loyalty points. n Complimentary River Cruise Cover. n All port charges and airport taxes. n ABTA and ATOL protected.

Plus we include all tips, saving you up to £235 per couple on this cruise To book call FREE on 0800 270 7017 visit emeraldwaterways.co.uk or contact your local travel agent

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DANUBE RIVER

Astronomical Clock, Prague, Czech Republic

Prague to Budapest Departing: May - October 2021 Day 1 UK – Prague Return economy flights from one of up to 16 UK regional airports are included in the price of your holiday. Please call us to check if we can offer your local airport. When you arrive at Prague Airport, you’ll be transferred to your centrally located hotel for a three-night stay.

Regensburg, Germany

A traditional Bavarian band on board A guided tour of Regensburg Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 6 Passau Baroque architecture and pastel façades welcome you to the postcard-worthy city of Passau. Join your local guide for a tour of the city, including the Baroque St. Stephen’s Cathedral with its striking green domes and white exterior.

Return to your Star-Ship for an afternoon of cruising along the Danube.

Day 2 Prague Today, a guided tour of Prague will introduce you to many of its highlights, including the Gothic St. Vitus Cathedral.

Coffee and cake at Lobkowicz Palace A guided tour of Prague Meals: Breakfast

Day 3 Prague Your tour director will be available to help you plan your day of independent exploration today.

Tastes of Czechia

Day 8 Vienna Welcome to Vienna. You will have every opportunity to discover the medieval and Baroque cityscape today, with a drive around the Ringstrasse and a tour of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city centre. Alternatively, embark on a guided cycling tour.

A guided bike tour A guided tour of Vienna An exclusive Viennese concert Tastes of Vienna Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

A guided tour of Passau A guided hike to Veste Oberhaus Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 7 Melk – Dürnstein Your included tour will take you to Melk Abbey, famous for its invaluable library. This afternoon, enjoy a guided bike tour from Melk to Dürnstein.

Alternatively, cruise through the wine region and on to Dürnstein, embarking on a guided hike to Dürnstein Castle when you arrive.

Meals: Breakfast

Included Excursion

Day 9 Bratislava Enjoy a guided walking tour of the beautifully restored historic quarter, venturing down winding cobbled streets and passing a number of architectural highlights, including the neoRenaissance Slovak National Theatre and the Gothic St. Martin’s Cathedral. Alternatively, hike to Bratislava Castle and discover how it was destroyed by Napoleon’s troops during the 19th century.

Gain a thorough understanding of Slovakian culture this afternoon as you meet a local family for coffee and cake. This evening, your crew will welcome you to your Farewell Dinner.

Day 4 Prague – Nuremberg

ome-hosted coffee and cake with a H Slovakian family

You’ll be collected from your hotel and transferred to Nuremberg this morning, to board your Emerald Waterways Star-Ship.

A hike to Bratislava Castle A walking tour of Bratislava

Meals: Breakfast and dinner

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 5 Regensburg

Walk the halls of the magnificent Benedictine abbey in Melk.

This morning, relax as you cruise down the Main-Danube Canal.

Welcome to Regensburg, one of Germany’s best-preserved medieval cities. Enjoy a guided tour of the city, visiting the Old Town Hall complex and Porta Praetoria, an ancient stone building that can be dated back to 179 AD.

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guided bike tour along the Danube River A from Melk to Dürnstein A guided hike to Dürnstein Castle Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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Bratislava, Slovakia

Buda Castle, Budapest, Hungary

Day 10 Budapest

Alternatively, hike to Buda Hill, gazing up at the Buda Castle complex and admiring the Habsburg monuments that adorn the streets.

This evening, a traditional Hungarian folklore show is sure to delight.

Offering an abundance of European history, Budapest is known for its charming neo-Gothic architecture, cultural whimsy and historic monuments around every corner. The UNESCO World Heritage-listed city offers many links to the past, including the remains of the Roman city of Aquincum.

Enjoy a guided coach tour, starting at the Citadella that sits on top of Gellért Hill, overlooking the Danube. Relax as a drive down Andrássy Avenue showcases the decorative façades of neo-Renaissance townhouses and journey to Heroes’ Square to see the seven chieftains of the Magyars.

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Day 11 Budapest – UK After breakfast, it is time to say farewell to your fellow guests and disembark your Star-Ship for your transfer to the airport, taking memories of Prague’s peaceful surrounds and a cruise through the heart of Europe with you.

A traditional Hungarian folklore show

Your flight home is included in the price of your holiday. Please call us to check if we can offer your preferred airport.

A guided hike to Buda Hill A guided coach tour of Budapest

Meals: Breakfast

Jewish heritage tour

This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions on pages 132-135.

A tour of Szentendre Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

For more information on this itinerary, and details of our latest availability and pricing CLICK HERE Riviera Deck 2021 Departure Date Tour Code: EWPB

MAY 6, 15*, 19, 22*, 26, 29* JUN 2, 9*, 13, 17*, 21, 27* JUL 1, 11*, 31* AUG 4, 7*, 27 SEP 6*, 10, 25* SEP 29 OCT 18*, 22

E Emerald Stateroom

D Emerald Stateroom

Vista Deck ES Emerald Single Stateroom

C Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Horizon Deck

B Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

A Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

S Grand Balcony Suite

SA Owner’s One-Bedroom Suite

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£3,320 £3,420 £3,220 £3,220 £3,320 £2,820 £2,820

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£4,070 £4,170 £3,970 £3,970 £4,070 £3,570 £3,570

£4,020 £4,120 £3,920 £3,920 £4,020 £3,520 £3,520

£4,220 £4,320 £4,120 £4,120 £4,220 £3,720 £3,720

£4,270 £4,370 £4,170 £4,170 £4,270 £3,770 £3,770

£4,920 £5,020 £4,820 £4,820 £4,920 £4,420 £4,420

£5,520 £5,620 £5,420 £5,420 £5,520 £5,020 £5,020

*These departures operate in reverse order from Budapest to Nuremberg.

Terms & Conditions: All prices are per person, based on a twin share (excluding ES Emerald Single Stateroom). DiscoverMORE optional excursions are at an additional cost (see pages 120-121).

To help you select your cabin, detailed cabin and deck plans can be found on pages 122 to 131.

To book call FREE on 0800 270 7017 visit emeraldwaterways.co.uk or contact your local travel agent

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Danube River This insightful itinerary crosses into four countries, offering a unique perspective into their past and present simultaneously. Guided walks along the cobblestone streets of Germany tell their own story, and city tours of Vienna and Budapest exemplify how the past can shape the future. Celebrate the ancient as it co-exists with the modern in the Austrian and Hungarian capitals, and gain a personal understanding of why the iconic Danube has acted as inspiration to so many.

Budapest, Hungary

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Nuremberg

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Vienna

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Number of nights

Vienna, Austria

EmeraldDISCOVERY Highlights unique to your itinerary EmeraldPLUS A traditional Bavarian band on board.

Home-hosted coffee and cake with a

Slovakian family.

A traditional Hungarian folklore show.

EmeraldACTIVE A guided bike tour along the Danube River from Melk to Dürnstein.

A guided hike to Dürnstein Castle.

A guided Vienna bike tour.

And of course, our exceptional EmeraldVALUE inclusions come as standard n Return flights from a choice of up to 16 UK regional airports. n Airport transfers to and from your Star-Ship. n 7 nights in a suite or stateroom of your choice, all with a river view. n 20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners including a Welcome and Farewell Reception & Dinner. n Complimentary wine, beer & soft drinks to accompany lunch & dinner on board. n Complimentary tea & coffee on board. n Complimentary bottled water in your suite or stateroom, restocked daily. n A variety of on board evening entertainment.

A guided hike to Bratislava Castle.

n Complimentary Wi-Fi on board.

A guided hike to Buda Hill.

n Complimentary bicycles on board.

A guided hike to Veste Oberhaus.

n First-class service from English-speaking crew and knowledgeable local guides.

Included Excursions Shore excursions, including visits to UNESCO 6 World Heritage-listed sites.

BACK TO CONTENTS

CRUISE BETWEEN NUREMBERG AND BUDAPEST

n Earn EmeraldEXPLORER loyalty points. n Complimentary River Cruise Cover. n All port charges and airport taxes. n ABTA and ATOL protected.

Plus we include all tips, saving you up to £235 per couple on this cruise

To book call FREE on 0800 270 7017 visit emeraldwaterways.co.uk or contact your local travel agent

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Regensburg, Germany

Dürnstein, Austria

Nuremberg to Budapest Departing: May - October 2021 Day 1 UK – Munich – Nuremberg Return economy flights from one of up to 16 UK regional airports are included in the price of your holiday. Please call us to check if we can offer your local airport. Upon arrival at Munich Airport, you’ll transfer to Nuremberg to board your contemporary Emerald Waterways Star-Ship.

Meals: Dinner

Day 2 Regensburg This morning, sail through the picturesque surrounds of the Main-Danube Canal, passing over a series of impressive aqueducts. The medieval centre of Regensburg is yours to discover, exploring the UNESCO World Heritage-listed old town as your local guide leads you down cobblestone streets and past historic patrician houses.

A guided hike to Veste Oberhaus A guided tour of Passau Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 4 Melk – Dürnstein History is brought to life in the quaint village of Melk. This morning, enjoy a guided tour of its UNESCO World Heritage-listed Benedictine abbey, stopping to admire beautiful relics in the museum and an extensive collection of ancient manuscripts in the library. Afterwards, your Star-Ship will sail through the fascinating Wachau Valley, part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Wachau Cultural Landscape, and on to Dürnstein.

If you are feeling active, join a guided hike to Dürnstein Castle, a medieval castle where Richard the Lionheart was held prisoner.

Alternatively, embark on a guided bike tour from Melk to Dürnstein, passing terraced vineyards, castles and ruins along the way, before arriving where your Star-Ship is docked in Dürnstein.

This evening, enjoy a traditional Bavarian band on board.

Included Excursion

A traditional Bavarian band on board A guided tour of Regensburg

Day 3 Passau Today’s cruising will take you to the heart of Passau, where three of Europe’s main rivers converge in the shadows of the castle. Your guided tour of this illustrious city will unveil how it was rebuilt following fires in the 17th century. Italian architects left their mark with a scattering of Baroque architecture, including St. Stephen’s Cathedral.

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Welcome to Vienna. The “City of Dreams” was home to the father of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud. Today, you can explore the capital with a drive along the magnificent Ringstrasse and a walking tour of the city. Soak in the opulent façades of the Vienna State Opera and City Hall before admiring the multi-coloured tiled roof of St. Stephen’s Cathedral.

Alternatively, embark on a guided cycling tour from where your Star-Ship is docked at the idyllic Danube Island.

A guided bike tour A guided tour of Vienna An exclusive Viennese concert Tastes of Vienna Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 6 Bratislava A delightful scattering of Baroque palaces, Gothic architecture and blocks that tell tales of a communist past are yours to uncover as we sail towards Bratislava. Enjoy a guided tour of the city’s enchanting past, taking in the neo-Renaissance glory of the Slovak National Theatre and the Episcopal Summer Palace.

Alternatively, embark on a guided hike to Bratislava Castle and its idyllic Baroque gardens, offering the perfect backdrop to the Shakespeare festival that takes place during the summer months.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Enjoy exploring the city before returning to your Star-Ship for lunch and an afternoon of sailing along the Danube River.

Day 5 Vienna

Walk the halls of the magnificent Benedictine abbey in Melk. Situated overlooking the Danube, it was once a palace and now houses the remains of Austria’s first ruling dynasty.

This afternoon, enjoy home-hosted coffee and cake with a Slovakian family before being welcomed to your Farewell Dinner on board. ome-hosted coffee and cake with a H Slovakian family

guided bike tour along the Danube River A from Melk to Dürnstein

A hike to Bratislava Castle A walking tour of Bratislava

A guided hike to Dürnstein Castle Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Included Excursion

EmeraldPLUS

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

EmeraldACTIVE

DiscoverMORE

Day 7 Budapest

Day 8 Budapest – UK

A traditional Hungarian folklore show

Welcome to Budapest, a city generously steeped in history and culture, where ancient architecture exists alongside contemporary buildings. Enjoy a guided tour, starting at the Liberty Statue and touching on many of Budapest’s highlights, including Heroes’ Square and the Buda Castle district, before a walking tour showcases Matthias Church and panoramic views best admired from the Fisherman’s Bastion. Alternatively, enjoy a guided hike to Buda Hill and gaze over the Danube.

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After breakfast, it is time to say farewell to your fellow guests and disembark your Star-Ship for your transfer to the airport, taking memories of a Viennese skyline and Baroque masterpieces with you.

A guided hike to Buda Hill A guided coach tour of Budapest Jewish heritage tour

Your flight home is included in the price of your holiday. Please call us to check if we can offer your preferred airport.

A tour of Szentendre Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Meals: Breakfast This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions on pages 132-135.

For more information on this itinerary, and details of our latest availability and pricing CLICK HERE Riviera Deck 2021 Departure Date Tour Code: EWMB

MAY 9, 15*, 22, 22*, 29, 29* JUN 5, 9*, 16, 17*, 24, 27* JUL 11*, 31* AUG 7, 7*, 30 SEP 6*, 13, 19*, 25*, 26 OCT 2, 18*, 25

E Emerald Stateroom

D Emerald Stateroom

Vista Deck ES Emerald Single Stateroom

C Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Horizon Deck

B Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

A Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

S Grand Balcony Suite

SA Owner’s One-Bedroom Suite

From

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From

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£2,895 £2,995 £2,795 £2,795 £2,895 £2,395

£3,095 £3,195 £2,995 £2,995 £3,095 £2,595

£3,645 £3,745 £3,545 £3,545 £3,645 £3,145

£3,595 £3,695 £3,495 £3,495 £3,595 £3,095

£3,795 £3,895 £3,695 £3,695 £3,795 £3,295

£3,845 £3,945 £3,745 £3,745 £3,845 £3,345

£4,495 £4,595 £4,395 £4,395 £4,495 £3,995

£5,095 £5,195 £4,995 £4,995 £5,095 £4,595

*These departures operate in reverse order from Budapest to Nuremberg.

Terms & Conditions: All prices are per person, based on a twin share (excluding ES Emerald Single Stateroom). DiscoverMORE optional excursions are at an additional cost (see pages 120-121).

To help you select your cabin, detailed cabin and deck plans can be found on pages 122 to 131.

11-Day Danube Delights with Prague from £2,820 per person

Extend your Danube Delights river cruise with a stay in the centrally located Hotel Grandium (or similar), where you will enjoy breakfast daily. With Prague’s main attractions on your doorstep, be sure not to miss the famous Astronomical Clock and Old Town Square.

§ § § § § § §

(see pages 40-43)

Three nights at Hotel Grandium or similar Breakfast daily Coffee & cake at Lobkowicz Palace Coach transfer between Nuremberg and Prague Included guided walking tour of Prague Optional DiscoverMORE, Taste of Czechia Transfers to and from the airport

To book call FREE on 0800 270 7017 visit emeraldwaterways.co.uk or contact your local travel agent

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Danube River The iconic Danube river guides you on a gentle journey, enabling you to soak up Europe’s cultural wonders at leisure. Sail the picturesque Wachau Valley to enchanting Dürnstein. Visit the castle where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned, drive around Vienna’s famous Ringstrasse to view the city’s marvellous architecture, and let inspiring Budapest tell tales of its past, while proudly looking forward to the future.

Passau, Germany

8-Day Danube Explorer CZECH REPUBLIC

Departing: April - October 2021

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GERMANY

Munich

Day 1

UK – Munich – Passau

Day 2

Passau

Day 3

Linz – Český Krumlov

Day 4

Melk – Dürnstein

Day 5

Vienna

7

Day 6

Bratislava

Day 7

Budapest

River cruise Coach transfer Map is a guide only

Day 8

Budapest – UK

Český Krumlov Passau

SLOVAKIA Dürnstein 7 Bratislava Linz Melk Vienna AUSTRIA

Budapest HUNGARY

Number of nights

Wachau Valley, Austria

EmeraldDISCOVERY Highlights unique to your itinerary EmeraldPLUS A guided tour of Český Krumlov.

Local Slovakian entertainment on board.

A traditional Hungarian folklore show.

EmeraldACTIVE A guided hike to Veste Oberhaus.

A guided bike tour along the Danube River from Melk to Dürnstein.

And of course, our exceptional EmeraldVALUE inclusions come as standard n Return flights from a choice of up to 16 UK regional airports. n Airport transfers to and from your Star-Ship. n 7 nights in a suite or stateroom of your choice, all with a river view. n 19 meals: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 7 dinners including a Welcome and Farewell Reception & Dinner. n Complimentary wine, beer & soft drinks to accompany lunch & dinner on board. n Complimentary tea & coffee on board.

A guided hike to Dürnstein Castle.

n Complimentary bottled water in your suite or stateroom, restocked daily.

A guided Vienna bike tour.

n A variety of on board evening entertainment.

A guided hike to Bratislava Castle.

A guided hike to Buda Hill.

Included Excursions Shore excursions, including visits to UNESCO 5 World Heritage-listed sites.

BACK TO CONTENTS

CRUISE BETWEEN PASSAU AND BUDAPEST

n Complimentary Wi-Fi on board. n Complimentary bicycles on board. n First-class service from English-speaking crew and knowledgeable local guides. n Earn EmeraldEXPLORER loyalty points. n Complimentary River Cruise Cover. n All port charges and airport taxes. n ABTA and ATOL protected.

Plus we include all tips, saving you up to £235 per couple on this cruise

To book call FREE on 0800 270 7017 visit emeraldwaterways.co.uk or contact your local travel agent

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Vienna, Austria

Linz, Austria

Passau to Budapest Departing: April - October 2021 Day 1 UK – Munich – Passau Return economy flights from one of up to 16 UK regional airports are included in the price of your holiday. Please call us to check if we can offer your local airport.

Upon your arrival in Munich, you will be greeted by one of our Emerald Waterways representatives and transferred to your contemporary Star-Ship, where a warm welcome awaits you from the captain and crew.

This evening, join your fellow guests for dinner on board.

Meals: Dinner

Day 2 Passau Passau effortlessly reflects the work that was undertaken in the city by Italian architects, who brought a little piece of Venice with them to Germany.

Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city, including the ornate exterior of St. Stephen’s Cathedral, perfectly mirroring the beautifully restored interior, and the Altes Rathaus, or Town Hall, which comprises of an ensemble of eight historic patrician houses. Alternatively, set off on a guided hike around Passau, catching sights of the Mariahilf, a place of pilgrimage, and St. Severin, an ancient church that can be dated back to the Ottonian dynasty.

Day 3 Linz – Český Krumlov Today, you will visit the UNESCO World Heritagelisted town of Český Krumlov. This quaint town has one of the best-preserved ancient centres in Europe, with more than three hundred protected medieval buildings and an iconic castle complex.

Enjoy a guided tour of the area, including the 15th-century St. Vitus’ Church and a series of delightful High Gothic façades, each taking you back to the heart of the Middle Ages.

A guided tour of Český Krumlov Meals: Breakfast and dinner

Day 4 Melk – Dürnstein Relax as we cruise down the Danube River early this morning, passing beautiful terraced vineyards that produce some of the world’s best wine and delightful apricot orchards before arriving in Melk.

During an included tour of Melk Abbey, gaze upon ornate gold leaf walls and walk around the magnificent gardens. After your tour, enjoy sailing through the idyllic Wachau Valley.

When you arrive in charming Dürnstein, you will have the opportunity to hike to Dürnstein Castle. Alternatively, stay in Melk to cycle from Melk to Dürnstein, traversing a route that offers a different perspective on the region’s viticulture.

EmeraldACTIVE

A guided tour of Passau B avaria Live

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Included Excursion

tretch your legs and join a guided bike tour S along the Danube from Melk to Dürnstein. A wonderful way to enjoy the riverbanks from a different perspective.

EmeraldPLUS

A tour of Melk Abbey Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 5 Vienna Discover the classical charms of Vienna today, as we take you through the heart of the city, pointing out all of the best cafés and artisan studios as you discover its imperial grandeur. The UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic centre was once a fortified Roman frontier city, and a drive around the Ringstrasse will introduce you to architecture from across the last millennia.

Alternatively, enjoy a bike tour along the serene trails on Danube Island.

A bike tour on Danube island A guided tour of Vienna An exclusive Viennese concert Tastes of Vienna Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 6 Bratislava Cobbled streets pave the course for daily life in Bratislava, where winding alleys and a rural atmosphere blend together to create a truly distinctive Slovakian capital.

Enjoy a guided hike to Bratislava Castle, with a silhouette that looks as though it was pulled from the pages of a fairytale. This striking landmark was most recently rebuilt in a Renaissance style.

A guided hike to Veste Oberhaus

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

A guided hike to Dürnstein Castle

Alternatively, embark on a guided tour of the compact town centre, where everything is within walking distance. Later, enjoy free time to explore at leisure, perhaps visiting the Slovak National Theatre.

EmeraldACTIVE

Local Slovakian entertainment on board A guided hike to Bratislava Castle

DiscoverMORE

A guided tour of Bratislava

A traditional Hungarian folklore show

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

A guided hike to Buda Hill

Day 7 Budapest

A guided bus tour of Budapest

Welcome to Budapest. Once the ancient Roman city of Aquincum, it is a true historic marvel, with bathhouses and homes with heated floors thanks to the surrounding hot springs. The UNESCO World Heritage-listed centre will enable you to follow the chapters of architecture through the ages as you set off on a coach tour of Budapest, passing Romanesque, Baroque and classical façades.

Jewish heritage tour

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Day 8 Budapest – UK After breakfast, it is time to say farewell to your fellow guests and disembark your Star-Ship for your transfer to the airport, taking memories of apricot orchards and ancient Roman cities with you.

Your flight home is included in the price of your holiday. Please call us to check if we can offer your preferred airport.

A tour of Szentendre Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Meals: Breakfast This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions on pages 132-135.

This evening, enjoy a traditional Hungarian folklore show on board.

For more information on this itinerary, and details of our latest availability and pricing CLICK HERE Riviera Deck 2021 Departure Date Tour Code: EWPA

APR 10, 17* JUN 2 JUL 24*, 31 AUG 29 SEP 20*, 27 OCT 3* OCT 17*

E Emerald Stateroom

D Emerald Stateroom

Vista Deck ES Emerald Single Stateroom

C Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Horizon Deck

B Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

A Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

S Grand Balcony Suite

SA Owner’s One-Bedroom Suite

From

From

From

From

From

From

From

From

£2,695 £2,895 £2,795 £2,795 £2,895 £2,795 £2,695

£2,895 £3,095 £2,995 £2,995 £3,095 £2,995 £2,895

£3,445 £3,645 £3,545 £3,545 £3,645 £3,545 £3,445

£3,395 £3,595 £3,495 £3,495 £3,595 £3,495 £3,395

£3,595 £3,795 £3,695 £3,695 £3,795 £3,695 £3,595

£3,645 £3,845 £3,745 £3,745 £3,845 £3,745 £3,645

£4,295 £4,495 £4,395 £4,395 £4,495 £4,395 £4,295

£4,895 £5,095 £4,995 £4,995 £5,095 £4,995 £4,895

*These departures operate in reverse order from Budapest to Passau.

Terms & Conditions: All prices are per person, based on a twin share (excluding ES Emerald Single Stateroom). DiscoverMORE optional excursions are at an additional cost (see pages 120-121).

To help you select your cabin, detailed cabin and deck plans can be found on pages 122 to 131.

11-Day Danube Explorer with Prague from £3,120 per person

Extend your Danube Explorer river cruise with a stay in the centrally located Hotel Grandium (or similar), where you will enjoy breakfast daily. With Prague’s main attractions on your doorstep, be sure not to miss the famous Astronomical Clock and Old Town Square.

§ § § § § § §

Three nights at Hotel Grandium or similar Breakfast daily Coffee & cake at Lobkowicz Palace Coach transfer between Passau and Prague Included guided walking tour of Prague Optional DiscoverMORE, Taste of Czechia Transfers to and from the airport

To book call FREE on 0800 270 7017 visit emeraldwaterways.co.uk or contact your local travel agent

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Danube River Five countries, all unique in their own way, accompany the Danube on its journey towards the furthest reaches of Eastern Europe. In Kalocsa, visit a Puszta Horse Show, enjoy lunch in the home of a local Croatian family in Osijek and, in Belgrade, enjoy a guided city tour, before a Serbian folklore show on board. Taste Romanian wine, attend a choir concert in Arbanasi, and journey by road to Bucharest.

Iron Gates, Romania

9-Day Enchantment of Eastern Europe

Budapest HUNGARY

Kalocsa

Departing: April - October 2021

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ROMANIA

CROATIA

Osijek

Day 1

UK – Budapest

Day 2

Kalocsa

Day 3

Osijek

Day 4

Belgrade

Day 5

Golubac – Donji Milanovac

8

Day 6

Vidin

Day 7

Rousse – Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanasi

River cruise Coach transfer Map is a guide only

Day 8

Giurgiu – Bucharest

Day 9

Bucharest – UK

7

Golubac Donji Milanovac

Belgrade SERBIA

Iron Gates

Vidin

Rousse Arbanasi Veliko Tarnovo

BULGARIA Number of nights

Bucharest, Romania

1 Bucharest Giurgiu

EmeraldDISCOVERY Highlights unique to your itinerary EmeraldPLUS A Puszta horse show.

Home-hosted lunch with a Croatian family.

And of course, our exceptional EmeraldVALUE inclusions come as standard n Return flights from a choice of up to 16 UK regional airports. n Airport transfers to and from your Star-Ship.

Meet the local village students.

n 7 nights in a suite or stateroom of your choice, all with a river view.

A Serbian folklore evening show.

n 1 night city stay in Bucharest.

A choir concert in Arbanasi.

EmeraldACTIVE

n 21 meals: 8 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners including a Welcome and Farewell Reception & Dinner. n Complimentary wine, beer & soft drinks to accompany lunch & dinner on board.

A guided bike tour of Belgrade.

n Complimentary tea & coffee on board.

A guided hike to Belogradchik Fortress.

n Complimentary bottled water in your suite or stateroom, restocked daily.

A guided hike to Ivanovo Church.

Included Excursions Shore excursions, including visits to UNESCO 6 World Heritage-listed sites.

BACK TO CONTENTS

CRUISE BETWEEN BUDAPEST AND BUCHAREST

n A variety of on board evening entertainment. n Complimentary Wi-Fi on board. n Complimentary bicycles on board. n First-class service from English-speaking crew and knowledgeable local guides. n Earn EmeraldEXPLORER loyalty points. n Complimentary River Cruise Cover. n All port charges and airport taxes. n ABTA and ATOL protected.

Belgrade, Serbia

Plus we include all tips, saving you up to £235 per couple on this cruise

To book call FREE on 0800 270 7017 visit emeraldwaterways.co.uk or contact your local travel agent

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Chain Bridge, Budapest, Hungary

Budapest to Bucharest Departing: April - October 2021 Day 1 UK – Budapest Return economy flights from one of up to 16 UK regional airports are included in the price of your holiday. Please call us to check if we can offer your local airport.

When you arrive in Budapest, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your Emerald Waterways Star-Ship, where your friendly captain and crew will be waiting to greet you.

Paprika market

Day 2 Kalocsa

Day 3 Osijek

In the morning, we’ll sail out of Budapest towards Kalocsa, best known for its vibrant paprika festivals. Traditional folk art and culture are yours to discover here, as you sail through one of the oldest towns in Hungary.

Cruise into the border region of Croatia and to Osijek, a historic university town full of leafy boulevards and promenades. Damage from the Homeland War is still visible across the city, but it is easily forgotten when you immerse yourself in the peaceful surrounds that can be found here.

This afternoon, you’ll venture to the Puszta, or Great Hungarian Plain, for a traditional performance showcasing the exceptional equestrian skills of the Magyar cowboys. Relax as you watch their spectacular horse parade and witness their exercise drills, most of which were readily practiced for wartime.

Tonight enjoy a welcome dinner on board.

This afternoon, enjoy free time to explore eastern Europe’s liveliest city at leisure. The “Paris of the East” is a truly breathtaking sight, where dozens of lights adorn the stone bridges that cross the mighty Danube, separating both sides of the city.

EmeraldPLUS

Today, you will be able to meet students from a local village who will be delighted to perform for you during your EmeraldPLUS excursion, before embarking on a walk around Osijek Fortress, nestled in the centre of the romantic old town. This ensemble of well-preserved Baroque buildings is laid out like a traditional star fort, with bastions, armouries, a guardhouse and a military hospital all protected within its walls.

Later, sail further down the Danube and into Serbia, where remnants of recent conflicts can be seen on the riverbanks.

This evening, join your fellow guests for dinner on board.

EmeraldPLUS

Meals: Dinner

Spend your day out in rural Hungary, where you’ll have the opportunity to visit a Puszta horse farm for a traditional horse show in the picturesque countryside.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Enjoy delicious traditional cuisine with a local Croatian family as they welcome you into their home. Enjoy learning about their culture in the perfect setting.

Meet the local village students A guided walking tour of Osijek Fortress Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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Included Excursion

EmeraldPLUS

EmeraldACTIVE

DiscoverMORE

Bucharest, Romania

St. Sava Church, Belgrade, Serbia

Day 4 Belgrade

The day ends as we sail through the Iron Gates, a scenic narrow gorge that meanders between the Carpathian Mountains and the European Alps.

The capital of Serbia awaits you today, as a city tour introduces you to the highlights of one of Europe’s oldest cities, including Belgrade Fortress. Relax as your coach takes you through the centre of the city, where remnants of a chaotic past look out of place among peaceful surrounds.

Witness the symmetrical façade of the Church of Saint Sava, one of the world’s largest church buildings, and stop for a tour of the Museum of Yugoslavia. Enjoy learning about the life of the leader of the Partisans, Josip Broz Tito, and the way that they became one of the most effective resistance movements in occupied Europe. Alternatively, learn about the history of Belgrade during a guided bike tour of the city.

This evening, relax in the Horizon Bar & Lounge and watch a traditional Serbian folklore show.

A Serbian folklore evening show A guided bike tour A guided tour of Belgrade

visit to Lepenski Vir archaeological site A and museum Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 6 Vidin This morning, we’ll arrive in Vidin, a beautiful town in north-west Bulgaria. Situated on the right bank of the Danube, it is one of the oldest along the Bulgarian Danube bank, prospering from the surrounding countryside, renowned for producing wines. Your included tour will introduce you to the best of Vidin’s viticulture, as you stroll through a local vineyard and enjoy a tasting of their produce.

Later, venture to Baba Vida, a medieval fortress whose name can be translated to mean “Granny Vida”. Construction began on the fortress in the 10th century, and it has been steeped in legend ever since. Alternatively, hike to Belogradchik Fortress, a well-preserved stronghold that sits against a series of impressive rock formations.

A tour of the National Opera Theatre Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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Day 7 Rousse – Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanasi Today, your Star-Ship will cruise into Rousse.

You will have the opportunity to visit Veliko Tarnovo, stopping to learn about its rich history as the former capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire. This medieval city was built atop three hills, and its fortifications and cobbled streets are certain to delight history lovers.

Nearby, Arbanasi sits on a high plateau overlooking the Yantra. Each street in the area is lined with traditional houses, and old churches offer centuries of exploration during your guided tour of Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi.

Alternatively, embark on a guided hike to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo, a complex of churches, chapels and monasteries. Witness the incredible nature of the 14th-century painted frescoes and learn about their composition and the emotional atmosphere that they convey, something that was far ahead of its time.

Tonight, your captain will welcome you on board for a farewell reception.

EmeraldACTIVE

Included Excursion

Day 5 Golubac – Donji Milanovac In eastern Serbia, within the Majdanpek municipality, the town of Donji Milanovac sits on the right bank of the Danube. Today, you will have the opportunity to visit the Palaeolithic site of Lepenski Vir on an included excursion.

Enjoy learning about the importance of this archaeological site and its illustrious history, spanning more than 8 millennia. Archaeologists have used this site to track the development of prehistoric culture in Europe, and numerous Stone Age settlements have been found in the area.

Try some of Bulgaria’s most delicious wines on a visit to a local vineyard, before visiting its medieval Baba Vida fortress, the town’s primary landmark.

Embark on a guided hike to the Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo. Marvel at the 14th century murals, which highlight the incredible skill of the artists.

A choir concert in Arbanasi A hike to Belogradchik Fortress Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

A tour of Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

To book call FREE on 0800 270 7017 visit emeraldwaterways.co.uk or contact your local travel agent

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Day 8 Giurgiu – Bucharest This morning, relax and enjoy the passing scenery as we drive towards Bucharest, including the Romanian city of Giurgiu, set amongst the mud flats and marshes of the Danube.

Visit the Spring Palace to see the elegant exterior of a well-kept secret and the plush interior of the private residence of Nicolae Ceaușescu, before enjoying free time to explore the city at leisure.

Learn about Bucharest’s vibrant history on a guided coach tour.

Day 9 Bucharest – UK After breakfast, it is time to say farewell to your fellow guests and transfer to the airport, taking memories of the Great Hungarian Plain and medieval fortresses with you. Your flight home is included in the price of your holiday.

Please call us to check if we can offer your preferred airport.

This evening, settle into the comfortable surrounds of your hotel, perhaps going for a stroll down one of the wide avenues or leafy boulevards that give Bucharest a distinctly French feel.

A guided drive through Bucharest

Meals: Breakfast

Meals: Breakfast

This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions on pages 132-135.

For more information on this itinerary, and details of our latest availability and pricing CLICK HERE Riviera Deck 2021 Departure Date Tour Code: EWBB

E Emerald Stateroom

MAY 1, 7*, 12, 18* JUN 3, 5, 9*, 11* SEP 1, 7*, 29* OCT 4

D Emerald Stateroom

Vista Deck ES Emerald Single Stateroom

C Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Horizon Deck

B Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

A Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

S Grand Balcony Suite

SA Owner’s One-Bedroom Suite

From

From

From

From

From

From

From

From

£3,095 £3,095 £3,195 £2,795

£3,295 £3,295 £3,395 £2,995

£3,845 £3,845 £3,945 £3,545

£3,795 £3,795 £3,895 £3,495

£3,995 £3,995 £4,095 £3,695

£4,045 £4,045 £4,145 £3,745

£4,695 £4,695 £4,795 £4,395

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Terms & Conditions: All prices are per person, based on a twin share (excluding ES Emerald Single Stateroom). DiscoverMORE optional excursions are at an additional cost (see pages 120-121).

To help you select your cabin, detailed cabin and deck plans can be found on pages 122 to 131.

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Iron Gates, Romania

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Danube River An iconic glass-top canal boat cruise in Amsterdam marks the beginning of this wonderful itinerary through the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary. Promising natural beauty, medieval towns and hikes to hilltop fortresses, four capital cities offer a unique insight into the region’s past, present and future.

Regensburg, Germany

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Amsterdam 14 Cologne

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UK – Amsterdam

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Amsterdam - Cruising

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Rüdesheim

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Rhine Gorge

Rüdesheim Miltenberg Bamberg Wertheim Würzburg Regensburg

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EmeraldDISCOVERY Highlights unique to your itinerary EmeraldPLUS A Bavarian band on board.

Home-hosted coffee and cake with a local

Slovakian family.

Traditional Hungarian folklore show.

EmeraldACTIVE A guided bike tour to Waterland.

An active walk through vineyards in Rüdesheim.

And of course, our exceptional EmeraldVALUE inclusions come as standard n Return flights from a choice of up to 16 UK regional airports. n Airport transfers to and from your Star-Ship. n 14 nights in a suite or stateroom of your choice, all with a river view. n 41 meals: 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches and 14 dinners including a Welcome and Farewell Reception & Dinner. n Complimentary wine, beer & soft drinks to accompany lunch & dinner on board. n Complimentary tea & coffee on board.

A guided active walk to Mildenburg Castle.

n Complimentary bottled water in your suite or stateroom, restocked daily.

A guided bike tour along the Danube River.

n A variety of on board evening entertainment.

A guided hike to Dürnstein Castle.

A guided Vienna bike tour.

A guided hike to Bratislava Castle.

A hike to Buda Hill.

Included Excursions 1 3 Shore excursions, including visits to UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites.

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n Complimentary Wi-Fi on board. n Complimentary bicycles on board. n First-class service from English-speaking crew and knowledgeable local guides. n Earn EmeraldEXPLORER loyalty points. n Complimentary River Cruise Cover. n All port charges and airport taxes. n ABTA and ATOL protected.

Plus we include all tips, saving you up to £440 per couple on this cruise

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Kölner Dom, Cologne, Germany

Amsterdam to Budapest Departing: April - October 2021

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Upon returning to your Star-Ship, your first day of sailing will take you through the Dutch countryside to the Rhine River.

This evening, join your fellow guests for a welcome dinner on board.

A guided bike tour to Waterland

Day 1 UK – Amsterdam Return economy flights from one of up to 16 UK regional airports are included in the price of your holiday. Please call us to check if we can offer your local airport.

Welcome to Amsterdam, a postcard-worthy destination of picturesque canals, cafés and innovative galleries that showcase contemporary art and the works of worldrenowned artists, like van Gogh and Rembrandt.

You will be met and transferred from the airport to your boutique Emerald Waterways Star-Ship and, after boarding, will enjoy some time to explore the narrow cobbled streets and gabled houses of Amsterdam at leisure.

This evening, join your fellow guests for dinner on board.

Meals: Dinner

Day 2 Amsterdam Cruising This morning, you can decide to explore the Dutch Golden Age as you board a glass top canal boat cruise to explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed canal system or enjoy a guided bike tour to Waterland.

Both excellent ways to experience the city in all its authenticity, take to its charming waterways, passing iconic buildings and elegant merchant’s residences that reflect a time when Amsterdam was one of the most lucrative ports in the world.

If you are feeling more active, then explore on two wheels, cycling alongside a backdrop of pretty historical villages.

A canal cruise

Included Excursion

A guided tour of Haarlem Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 3 Cologne Founded by the Romans in 50 AD, the cathedral city of Cologne is one of the oldest cities in Germany and the largest on the Rhine. The historic capital of the Rhineland, this illustrious city has been generously peppered with ancient architecture, from Roman ruins to medieval structures, despite much of the inner city being completely destroyed during WWII. Join your local guide and explore the city, including the Old Town with its beautiful squares, historic monuments and contemporary architecture. Your tour will conclude at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cologne Cathedral, whose filigree twin towers form an iconic part of the skyline. During your free time, shop for trinkets or explore further before returning to your ship.

A guided tour of Cologne’s Old Town Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 4 Rüdesheim Today’s cruising will be a highlight of your trip, as we meander through the fairytale-like surrounds of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Rhine Gorge. Hilltop castles and fortresses will be yours to admire as we sail.

We will pass the infamous Lorelei Rock, where sailors are said to have been lured onto treacherous rocks by an enchanting siren, and the impressive Pfalzgrafenstein Castle, a former stronghold.

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This afternoon, arrive in Rüdesheim, a town with a vibrant wine-growing heritage. You will have a choice of either riding on the Winzerexpress and visiting Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum or, if you feel active, take a guided hike to a local vineyard to explore this section of the Rheingau wine region.

Included Excursion

EmeraldPLUS

Enjoy a charming guided tour showcasing over 350 mechanical musical instruments, collected from over three centuries, including a selection of rare music boxes.

An active walk through the vineyards Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 5 Miltenberg – Wertheim Welcome to Miltenberg, a picturesque village on the Main River, which creates an inimitable feeling of Bavarian life in medieval times due to the 15th-century half-timbered buildings.

On your included walking tour, stroll down cobblestone streets that are lined with these colourful houses and view the Gothic Merchant Hall, an impressive symbol of past affluence created by trade from river traffic.

Alternatively, enjoy an active walk through the forest to Mildenburg Castle. This iconic landmark was once lost to time and now houses a wonderful collection of contemporary art and old masters.

A guided active walk to Mildenburg Castle Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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Pfalzgrafenstein Castle, Germany

Passau, Germany

Day 6 Würzburg

city with your local guide, marvelling at the opulence of the New Residence, once resided in by the prince bishops and now home to a plethora of old German and Baroque paintings from the Bavarian State collection. Enjoy the chance to stroll around the Rose Garden.

Known as the “Pearl of the Romantic Road”, Würzburg is a centre for grape-growing, the product of the sloping vineyard-laden hills which surround the former capital of Franconia.

The architects behind the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Würzburg Residence drew inspiration from a spectrum of different styles, including Viennese Baroque and secular features from Italy, but it was heavily damaged during WWII. Enjoy learning about how this impressive building was restored to its former glory with a guided tour.

After the tour, enjoy a short walking tour of the city, seeing the Town Hall and Gothic Marienkapelle before returning to the comfort of your Star-Ship.

Included Excursion

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 8 Nuremberg Your included excursion today is a sightseeing tour of the historic city of Nuremberg, touching on the architectural wonders that have inspired famous artists for centuries and exploring the effects that the war years had.

After driving the short distance to the city centre via St. John’s cemetery, Maxbrücke, you’ll enjoy a guided walking tour starting at the main market. You’ll take in Nuremberg’s key buildings before enjoying free time exploring Nuremberg at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 7 Bamberg This morning, relax on board with a drink in hand or witness the beauty of Europe’s waterways from the plush surrounds of your suite or stateroom as we cruise to Bamberg. The UNESCO World Heritage-listed town boasts one of the largest medieval centres in Europe, with around 2,400 listed buildings gracing its streets.

Feel the magic of the past as you explore the

Make your way to the Horizon Bar & Lounge for a special performance from a Bavarian band, who will play traditional music and wear their authentic lederhosen.

A guided tour of Regensburg Excursion to a local brewery Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 10 Passau

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Passau is a picturesque city shaped by the surrounding rivers over the years, sitting right on the confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz. This memorable destination is dominated by large squares, magical promenades and romantic lanes.

Day 9 Regensburg

Cobblestone streets and graceful arcades welcome you in the beautiful city of Passau.

World War II tour with a visit to the A Court Room

Excursion to Rothenburg

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A guided tour of Bamberg

A guided tour of Nuremberg

Join a walking tour of Bavarian Würzburg, renowned for its Baroque and Rococo architecture. Particularly the 18th century Würzburg Residence, with its spectacular wine cellar and lavish frescoes.

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This morning, you’ll sail the final stretch of the fascinating Main-Danube Canal to Regensburg.

As you continue sailing along the Danube, one of Germany’s best-preserved medieval cities welcomes you with two millennia of history.

For almost 150 years, the Old Town Hall was the seat of parliament and, dating back to the 13th century, it consists of the Town Hall Tower, the Imperial Chamber building and the Town Hall. Wander the streets with your guide as the romantic narrow alleys of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town enable you to live through the city’s history, in the present.

The main highlight of your tour will be the 12th-century Stone Bridge, a medieval structure crossing the Danube. Enjoy time to explore Regensburg at leisure after your guided tour.

On this morning’s walking tour, stroll through streets lined by Baroque buildings dating back to the 17th century and look at the Gothic Town Hall, Bishop’s Residence and St. Stephen’s Cathedral, a wonderful example of Baroque architecture and home to the largest church organ in Europe.

Return for lunch on board and an afternoon peacefully cruising along the Danube.

A guided tour of Passau A guided tour of Salzburg Excursion to Cesky Krumlov Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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DANUBE RIVER

Melk Abbey, Austria

Bratislava Castle, Slovakia

Day 11 Melk – Dürnstein

Day 12 Vienna

Day 13 Bratislava

Situated within Austria’s wine-growing region, Melk is home to a 900-year-old Benedictine abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site, which is yours to explore today during an included tour.

Austria’s breathtaking capital is recognised for its cultural legacy. As the former residence of Mozart and Beethoven, a multitude of imperial palaces represent a rich history, and the museum district boasts contemporary buildings, housing the work of some of the world’s most prolific artists.

Set at the crossroads of ancient trade routes in the heart of Europe, Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, is a place where Baroque palaces, boutiques and cafés adorn cobblestone streets.

Explore the famous sights of the Ringstrasse and Vienna’s city centre by coach and on foot, or join a guided bike tour. Marvel at the Renaissance-style arches that adorn the façades of the Opera House, the Baroque Burgtheater and the Flemish Gothic Parliament before enjoying time to explore Vienna at leisure.

Your local guide will take you through the heart of the city. Pass by the botanical gardens of the Episcopal Summer Palace, the Old Town Hall and its delightful Renaissance courtyard and the Slovak National Theatre, where busts of famous composers adorn the façade. After your tour, enjoy free time to explore at leisure.

Later, you’ll sail through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Wachau Valley and on to Dürnstein, one of the most enchanting villages in the Wachau wine region. If you are feeling active, then you can choose to hike to Dürnstein Castle, the site where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned after returning from the Crusades.

Alternatively, enjoy an EmeraldACTIVE guided bike ride along the Danube from Melk to Dürnstein, passing famous vineyards and quaint towns before settling down for a picnic on the riverbanks.

Included Excursion

A guided bike tour along the Danube

In the morning, enjoy a sightseeing tour, including the enchanting Old City or hike to Bratislava Castle.

This afternoon, a local family will be happy to welcome you into their home for some great conversation over traditional sweet treats and coffee.

EmeraldPLUS

A guided hike to Dürnstein Castle A tour of Melk Abbey Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Drive around Vienna’s magnificent Ringstrasse and witness its numerous monumental buildings before viewing their opulent façades up close during your included walking tour.

You’ll be welcomed into the home of a local Slovakian family, to enjoy delicious sweet treats over excellent conversation.

A guided bike tour An exclusive Viennese concert

A guided hike to Bratislava Castle

A visit to Schönbrunn Palace

A walking tour of Bratislava

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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Day 14 Budapest

Day 15 Budapest – UK

Traditional Hungarian folklore show

Budapest is Eastern Europe’s liveliest and most cosmopolitan city. Divided by the Danube River, Buda and Pest on either side can be reached via the Chain Bridge, one of the city’s most symbolic structures.

Enjoy a guided tour of the city, including the heart of the Castle District. Alternatively, embark on a guided hike to Buda Hill, traversing winding cobblestone streets underneath the massive Baroque masterpiece that is Buda Castle.

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After breakfast, it is time to say farewell to your fellow guests and disembark the ship for your transfer to the airport, taking memories of the delightful Danube with you.

A guided hike to Buda Hill A guided coach tour of Budapest

Your flight home is included in the price of your holiday. Please call us to check if we can offer your preferred airport.

Jewish heritage tour A tour of Szentendre

Meals: Breakfast

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions on pages 132-135.

This evening, you will enjoy a Hungarian folklore show.

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APR 28 MAY 8, 16*, 20 JUN 12*, 13, 19*, 23* JUL 1*, 10, 17, 25* AUG 8, 14*, 18 SEP 9, 11, 15* OCT 7*, 9*, 13, 21, 27*

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D Emerald Stateroom

Vista Deck ES Emerald Single Stateroom

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*These departures operate in reverse order from Budapest to Amsterdam.

Terms & Conditions: All prices are per person, based on a twin share (excluding ES Emerald Single Stateroom). DiscoverMORE optional excursions are at an additional cost (see pages 120-121).

To help you select your cabin, detailed cabin and deck plans can be found on pages 122 to 131.

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hree nights at Jardins du Marais Hotel or similar T Breakfast daily A guided bus tour of Paris and a Seine cruise Coach transfer between Paris and Amsterdam Optional DiscoverMORE, Taste of Paris and a retro car tour Transfers to and from the airport

Three nights at Hotel Grandium or similar Breakfast daily Coffee & cake at Lobkowicz Palace Coach transfer between Budapest and Prague Included guided walking tour of Prague Optional DiscoverMORE, Taste of Czechia Transfers to and from the airport

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Rhine, Main & Moselle Rivers The legendary rivers A mighty river by anyone’s standards, the Rhine flows through six countries and has served as a link between the north and south of Europe since the Romans. The Main River is considered one of its major tributaries, while the ‘romantic’ Moselle meets it in Koblenz.

Starting its life in the Swiss Alps, this exceptional waterway has long functioned as a border between the fairytale-like landscapes of western Germany and France’s Alsace. It meanders through steep vine-clad hillsides, past age-old castles and medieval towns, until it reaches the Netherlands, ending its journey in the North Sea. Reaching over 760 miles, this magical river picks up a number of major cities along the way.

Quirky and enigmatic Amsterdam is the first stop on many of our Rhine, Main and Moselle river cruise itineraries, while Basel, Strasbourg and Cologne, all call its banks home. Once trading posts, they have since flourished into the major cities they are today.

You’ll experience fascinating sights as you sail through the ‘heart of Europe’ where rich history, inimitable landscapes and proud cultures have thrived for years, and will do so for many more.

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Great for history buffs

As you journey to some of Europe’s oldest settlements, stories of former monarchs, legends of wicked rock formations and vineyards that have been producing some of the continent’s best wines for centuries, come to life. Museums pay homage to decades of culture and the modern world respects its elder counterparts. The perfect route for history buffs, whether architecture, art, music or science is your passion.

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“From the moment we stepped on board to the fond farewell, we were constantly amazed and delighted at the thoughtfulness and wonderful service provided by the staff.”

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Amsterdam

Rüdesheim

Koblenz

The Dutch capital may be small, but it certainly packs a lot of personality.

Recognised for its artistic heritage and postcard-worthy narrow terraced houses with gabled facades, the romantic cobbled streets and winding canal system reminds you of a simpler time. An eclectic museum district attracts fans of history, art, science and culture, while visits to cosy coffee shops, unique bars and excellent restaurants can be navigated easily by bicycle or along the central waterways.

In Germany’s Rhine region, the quaint town of Rüdesheim is surrounded by soaring hills lathered in Riesling producing vineyards. Ancient fortresses and monuments from the country’s past speckle the landscape, beneath which snug wine bars and taverns offer cups of Rüdesheimer coffee or glasses of regional wine. A visit to Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum showcases three centuries of musical instruments, from self-playing music boxes to a gigantic piano-orchestrion.

At over 2,000 years old, Koblenz is one of Germany’s oldest cities.

Rich in culture, it features museums that celebrate everything from 20th century French art to delightful winding streets. Ancient history is brought to life at the spectacular Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. The secondlargest preserved fortress in Europe, it dates back to the year 1000 and houses Landesmuseum Koblenz, the Ehrenmal des Heeres army monument and the Koblenz youth hostel.

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Rhine, Main & Moselle Rivers Begin in Amsterdam, before exploring one of Germany’s oldest cities, Cologne, with its spectacular Gothic cathedral. In Koblenz, at the gateway of the Rhine Gorge, you’ll learn about the legends of this majestic waterway. Discover Heidelberg’s impressive castle, marvel at Strasbourg’s half-timbered buildings and immerse yourself in typical Black Forest village life. Concluding with a two-night hotel stay in Lucerne and a final night

Lucerne, Switzerland

11-Day Jewels of the Rhine with Lucerne & Zurich

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Amsterdam

Cologne GERMANY

Koblenz

Departing: April - October 2021 Day 1

UK – Amsterdam

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Amsterdam

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Cologne

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Koblenz

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Mannheim – Heidelberg

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Kehl – Strasbourg

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Breisach

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Basel – Lucerne

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Lucerne

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Heidelberg

Kehl Black Forest

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EmeraldDISCOVERY Highlights unique to your itinerary EmeraldPLUS Black Forest Gateau demonstration and tasting.

EmeraldACTIVE A guided bike tour to Waterland.

And of course, our exceptional EmeraldVALUE inclusions come as standard n Return flights from a choice of up to 16 UK regional airports. n Airport transfers to and from your Star-Ship. n 7 nights in a suite or stateroom of your choice, all with a river view. n 2 nights in Lucerne and 1 night in Zurich.

An active hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg.

n 23 meals: 10 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners including a Welcome and Farewell Reception & Dinner.

A guided hike through the Black Forest region.

n Complimentary wine, beer & soft drinks to accompany lunch & dinner on board.

Included Excursions Shore excursions, including visits to UNESCO 8 World Heritage-listed sites.

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CRUISE BETWEEN AMSTERDAM AND BASEL

n Complimentary tea & coffee on board. n Complimentary bottled water in your suite or stateroom, restocked daily. n A variety of on board evening entertainment. n Complimentary Wi-Fi on board. n Complimentary bicycles on board. n First-class service from English-speaking crew and knowledgeable local guides. n Earn EmeraldEXPLORER loyalty points. n Complimentary River Cruise Cover. n All port charges and airport taxes. n ABTA and ATOL protected.

A guided hike through the Black Forest region

Plus we include all tips, saving you up to £235 per couple on this cruise

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Cologne, Germany

Strasbourg, France

Amsterdam to Basel Departing: April - October 2021 Day 1 Amsterdam Return economy flights from one of up to 16 UK regional airports are included in the price of your holiday. Please call us to check if we can offer your local airport.

Welcome to Amsterdam, a fascinating city full of historic canals that has been reinvented over the years, with classical buildings being used as cafés, music venues and galleries that showcase Dutch classics alongside contemporary art. You will be met and transferred from the airport to your Emerald Waterways Star-Ship.

Meals: Dinner

Day 2 Amsterdam This morning, you will have the opportunity to embark on an iconic glass top canal boat tour down Amsterdam’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed system of waterways. Enjoy a commentary on the history of the city and learn about how the surrounding lavish merchant’s residences were occupied during the Dutch Golden Age, each with its own charming gabled façade and half-timbered appearance.

If you are feeling more active, then you may choose to cycle to Waterland, a scenic area known for its historical villages. Pass charming fields, the occasional windmill and a plethora of traditional houses along the way.

A guided bike tour to Waterland A canal cruise Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 3 Cologne

Day 6 Kehl – Strasbourg

History and architecture intertwine in Cologne, where ancient Roman fortifications and medieval structures sit alongside buildings that rose following WWII. Your guided tour of Cologne will unveil its illustrious history.

Once docked in Kehl, you will be transferred by coach across the river to Strasbourg, the capital city of the Alsace Region. Your guided walking tour will include the Grand Île, Strasbourg’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed historical city centre known for its medieval timber framed buildings.

A guided tour of Cologne’s Old Town A visit to Eau de Cologne Museum Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 4 Koblenz Today, you will have the opportunity to explore the picturesque town of Koblenz, with a rich history dating back more than two millennia.

Your included walking tour will touch on its many highlights, including the Church of Our Lady and the German Corner.

Later, visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, overlooking Koblenz and the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle on a rocky outcrop. rientation walk of Koblenz & visit to O Ehrenbreitstein Fortress Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 5 Mannheim – Heidelberg Heidelberg, the UNESCO City of Literature has inspired artists and writers from around the world for decades.

Witness sights of the Maison Kammerzell, one of the most famous buildings in Strasbourg and Petite France, the postcard-worthy historic district with a charming canal system and halftimbered houses.

This afternoon, enjoy free time to explore at leisure, perhaps stopping for a bite inside of Maison Kammerzell to see its lavish frescoes.

A guided tour of Strasbourg Excursion to Riquewihr Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 7 Breisach Today, you’ll have the opportunity to visit an open air museum, witnessing the living history and culture of the people who have lived among the mountains and forests here for generations. Alternatively, embark on a guided active walk through the Black Forest region, weaving through the woodland and admiring the lush canopy of evergreens.

Later, have chance to witness a Black Forest gateau demonstration.

A Black Forest gateau demonstration

Enjoy a guided tour of the town, starting at the Renaissance ruins of Heidelberg Castle, a building that has been partially rebuilt over the centuries. Enjoy a panoramic view of the Neckar River, where you can see Heidelberg and, on a clear day, even the town of Mannheim. n active hike from Mount Königstuhl to A Heidelberg

guided active walk through the Black A Forest region visit to a traditional Black Forest A destination Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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Zurich, Switzerland

Day 8 Basel – Lucerne

Day 10 Lucerne – Zurich

Day 11 Zurich – UK

Welcome to Switzerland and the quaint Rhine-side town of Basel. After breakfast, you will be transferred by coach to Lucerne, for a two-night stay.

This morning, transfer by coach from Lucerne to the cosmopolitan city of Zürich, known for its towering church steeples, winding cobbled lanes and contemporary centre.

Meals: Breakfast

When you arrive, enjoy a guided tour of Zurich, followed by free time to explore its delightful lakeside setting, perhaps discovering its famous old town.

After breakfast, it’s time to bid farewell to your fellow guests and transfer to the airport, passing a backdrop of mountains and forests on your way. Your flight home is included in the price of your holiday.

Day 9 Lucerne Lucerne is known around the world for its spectacular setting, perfectly encapsulating a traditional Swiss city with a backdrop of snowtopped mountain ranges. Your morning will start with a guided tour of the city, touching on its well-preserved medieval Altstadt, delightful waterfront promenades and colourful buildings.

A guided tour of Zurich Meals: Breakfast

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Meals: Breakfast This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions on pages 132-135.

A guided tour of Lucerne rain & cable car ride to Mt. Rigi T & Weggis Meals: Breakfast

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APR 24 APR 28* MAY 6, 10* MAY 30 JUN 3*, 26 JUN 30* JUL 3, 7, 7*, 15 AUG 8* AUG 26, 28 SEP 1* OCT 23

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C Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Horizon Deck

B Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

A Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

S Grand Balcony Suite

SA Owner’s One-Bedroom Suite

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£3,900 £4,300 £4,300 £4,500 £4,500 £4,300 £4,300 £4,300 £4,400 £4,500 £4,000

£3,850 £4,250 £4,250 £4,450 £4,450 £4,250 £4,250 £4,250 £4,350 £4,450 £3,950

£4,050 £4,450 £4,450 £4,650 £4,650 £4,450 £4,450 £4,450 £4,550 £4,650 £4,150

£4,100 £4,500 £4,500 £4,700 £4,700 £4,500 £4,500 £4,500 £4,600 £4,700 £4,200

£4,750 £5,150 £5,150 £5,350 £5,350 £5,150 £5,150 £5,150 £5,250 £5,350 £4,850

£5,350 £5,750 £5,750 £5,950 £5,950 £5,750 £5,750 £5,750 £5,850 £5,950 £5,450

*These departures operate in reverse order from Basel to Zurich.

Terms & Conditions: All prices are per person, based on a twin share (excluding ES Emerald Single Stateroom). DiscoverMORE optional excursions are at an additional cost (see pages 120-121).

To help you select your cabin, detailed cabin and deck plans can be found on pages 122 to 131.

To book call FREE on 0800 270 7017 visit emeraldwaterways.co.uk or contact your local travel agent

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Rhine, Main & Moselle Rivers Explore modern and quintessential Holland on a glass-top canal boat cruise, before sailing through the countryside and witnessing traditional windmills. Enjoy a guided walking tour of magnificent Cologne and the juxtaposition of ancient Koblenz, continuing upstream to Heidelberg. Soak up Strasbourg’s beautiful architecture and, in Breisach, attend a Black Forest gateau presentation with tasting, and visit a typical Black Forest destination.

Cologne, Germany

8-Day Jewels of the Rhine

NETHERLANDS

Amsterdam 7

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UK – Amsterdam Amsterdam

Cologne GERMANY

Koblenz

No Fly Option

Mannheim FRANCE

Heidelberg

Strasbourg

Day 3

Cologne

Day 4

Koblenz

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Day 7

Breisach

River cruise Coach transfer Map is a guide only

Day 8

Basel – UK

Breisach

Number of nights

Heidelberg, Germany

Kehl Black Forest Basel

SWITZERLAND

EmeraldDISCOVERY Highlights unique to your itinerary EmeraldPLUS A Black Forest gateau demonstration and tasting.

EmeraldACTIVE A guided bike tour to Waterland.

A hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg.

A guided hike through the Black Forest region.

Included Excursions 6 Shore excursions, including visits to UNESCO

World Heritage-listed sites.

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CRUISE BETWEEN AMSTERDAM AND BASEL

And of course, our exceptional EmeraldVALUE inclusions come as standard n Return flights from a choice of up to 16 UK regional airports, or travel via Eurostar and rail. n Airport transfers to and from your Star-Ship. n 7 nights in a suite or stateroom of your choice, all with a river view. n 20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners including a Welcome and Farewell Reception & Dinner. n Complimentary wine, beer & soft drinks to accompany lunch & dinner on board. n Complimentary tea & coffee on board. n Complimentary bottled water in your suite or stateroom, restocked daily. n A variety of on board evening entertainment. n Complimentary Wi-Fi on board. n Complimentary bicycles on board. n First-class service from English-speaking crew and knowledgeable local guides. n Earn EmeraldEXPLORER loyalty points. n Complimentary River Cruise Cover. n All port charges and airport taxes. n ABTA and ATOL protected.

A guided tour of Strasbourg

Plus we include all tips, saving you up to £235 per couple on this cruise

To book call FREE on 0800 270 7017 visit emeraldwaterways.co.uk or contact your local travel agent

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

Mannheim, Germany

Amsterdam to Basel Departing: May - October 2021 Day 1 UK – Amsterdam Return economy flights from one of up to 16 UK regional airports are included in the price of your holiday. Please call us to check if we can offer your local airport. If you’d prefer not to fly, return travel via Eurostar is available.

Upon arrival in Amsterdam, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your innovative Emerald Waterways Star-Ship, where your friendly captain and crew will be waiting for your arrival.

Meals: Dinner

Day 2 Amsterdam Every narrow street and gabled façade in Amsterdam tells tales of the Dutch Golden Age, a prosperous time when Dutch art was among the most acclaimed in the world.

Today, you can choose to relax during a glass top canal boat tour through Amsterdam’s elaborate UNESCO World Heritage-listed canal system, sailing through the medieval centre of the city and past Roman patrician houses.

Alternatively, embark on a guided bike tour to Waterland, passing quintessential villages, traditional windmills and fields that are bursting with colour.

Day 3 Cologne With a history spanning two millennia, Cologne is one of the oldest cities in Germany. Set out on an exploration of the past today, as a guided walking tour takes you through the ancient heart of the city, touching on Roman mosaics and the Great St. Martin Church, built on the remnants of a Roman chapel. Your tour will conclude at Cologne Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site.

A guided city walking tour A visit to Eau de Cologne Museum Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 4 Koblenz Immerse yourself in fairytale-like surrounds today as we cruise to Koblenz, a town with a postcard-worthy backdrop of vineyards and mountain ranges. Your included walking tour of the town will unveil the twin-towered façade of the Church of Our Lady, the point at which two of Europe’s great rivers meet at the German Corner and Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, one of the largest preserved fortresses in Europe.

Enjoy sailing through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Rhine Gorge this afternoon, where romantic castles sit atop tree-covered canyons and half-timbered medieval villages appear as though they have been suspended in time.

Enjoy sailing through the countryside and on towards the Rhine River this afternoon, perhaps enjoying a drink on the Terrace whilst watching the passing scenery before your welcome dinner on board.

Included Excursion

Orientation walk of Koblenz & visit to

Ehrenbreitstein Fortress Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 5 Mannheim – Heidelberg Heidelberg is the idyllic UNESCO City of Literature and has inspired the likes of Mark Twain and famed British artist William Turner.

Enjoy a guided tour of the town, starting at the Renaissance ruins of Heidelberg Castle, a building that has been partially rebuilt over the centuries. Enjoy a panoramic view of the Neckar River, Heidelberg and, on a clear day, Mannheim.

A hike from Mount Königstuhl

to Heidelberg guided tour of Heidelberg with A wine tasting Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 6 Kehl – Strasbourg This morning, dock in Kehl and be transferred by coach to the picturesque town of Strasbourg, where a medieval past is yours to discover among cobbled squares surrounded by halftimbered houses.

Your included walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed old town will touch on many of Strasbourg’s highlights, including the astrological signs that adorn the façade of the Maison Kammerzell and the idyllic historic scenery around Petite France. This afternoon, enjoy free time to explore Strasbourg at leisure.

A guided tour of Strasbourg

A guided bike tour to Waterland

Excursion to Riquewihr

A canal cruise Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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Included Excursion

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Explore this ancient German city, including the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, which boasts exquisite views of the city and the river.

EmeraldPLUS

EmeraldACTIVE

DiscoverMORE

Day 7 Breisach

Day 8 Basel – UK

Today, you’ll have the opportunity to visit an open air museum, witnessing the living history and culture of the people who have lived among the mountains and forests here for generations. Alternatively, embark on a guided active walk through the Black Forest region, weaving through the woodland and admiring the lush canopy of evergreens.

After breakfast, it is time to say farewell to your fellow guests and disembark your Star-Ship for your transfer to the airport, taking memories of traditional cuckoo clocks and the Black Forest with you. Your flight home is included in the price of your holiday. Please call us to check if we can offer your preferred airport. If you’d prefer not to fly, return travel via Eurostar is available.

Later, have chance to witness a Black Forest gateau demonstration.

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Meals: Breakfast

A Black Forest gateau demonstration

This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions on pages 132-135.

A guided active walk through the Black

Forest region visit to a traditional Black Forest A destination Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Strasbourg, France

For more information on this itinerary, and details of our latest availability and pricing CLICK HERE Riviera Deck 2021 Departure Date Tour Code: EWAC

MAY 1*, 6, 13* MAY 30 JUN 6*, 26 JUL 3, 3*, 7, 10*, 15 AUG 11* AUG 26, 28 SEP 4*, 29 OCT 6*, 23

E Emerald Stateroom

D Emerald Stateroom

Vista Deck ES Emerald Single Stateroom

C Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Horizon Deck

B Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

A Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

S Grand Balcony Suite

SA Owner’s One-Bedroom Suite

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£2,795 £2,995 £2,995 £2,795 £2,795 £2,895 £2,995 £2,495

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£3,545 £3,745 £3,745 £3,545 £3,545 £3,645 £3,745 £3,245

£3,495 £3,695 £3,695 £3,495 £3,495 £3,595 £3,695 £3,195

£3,695 £3,895 £3,895 £3,695 £3,695 £3,795 £3,895 £3,395

£3,745 £3,945 £3,945 £3,745 £3,745 £3,845 £3,945 £3,445

£4,395 £4,595 £4,595 £4,395 £4,395 £4,495 £4,595 £4,095

£4,995 £5,195 £5,195 £4,995 £4,995 £5,095 £5,195 £4,695

*These departures operate in reverse order from Basel to Amsterdam.

Terms & Conditions: All prices are per person, based on a twin share (excluding ES Emerald Single Stateroom). DiscoverMORE optional excursions are at an additional cost (see pages 120-121).

To help you select your cabin, detailed cabin and deck plans can be found on pages 122 to 131.

11-Day Jewels of the Rhine with Lucerne & Zurich from £3,150 per person

Extend your Jewels of the Rhine river cruise with a stay in Lucerne and Zurich. Preserved medieval architecture and snow-capped mountains make for the most spectacular of settings for two of your three-night stays in Switzerland. Staying at the excellently located Hotel Astoria (or similar), you’ll enjoy a guided city tour, before moving onwards to Zurich for an overnight stay at the modern Hotel Krone Unterstrasse.

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(see pages 66-69)

wo nights at Hotel Astoria, Lucerne or similar T One night at Hotel Krone Unterstrasse, Zurich or similar Breakfast daily Included guided city tour of Lucerne and Zurich Coach transfer from Basel Transfers to and from the airport Option DiscoverMORE, train & cable car to Rigi Kulm-Weggis

To book call FREE on 0800 270 7017 visit emeraldwaterways.co.uk or contact your local travel agent

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Rhine, Main & Moselle Rivers Your journey through Germany and France includes a visit to Rüdesheim to see Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. While ancient Koblenz and Mannheim’s beautifully diverse architecture will be sure to amaze, as will your following exploration of the picturesque spa town of Baden-Baden in the north of the Black Forest region. Take a coach to the Alsace capital Strasbourg and cross the border into France on a visit to Colmar, before heading home from Basel.

Vineyards of Rüdesheim, Germany

8-Day The Majestic Rhine

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GERMANY

Koblenz

Departing: July - October 2021

Rüdesheim FRANCE

Day 1

UK – Frankfurt – Mainz

Day 2

Rüdesheim

Day 3

Koblenz

Day 4

Mannheim – Heidelberg

Day 5

Rastatt – Baden-Baden

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Day 6

Kehl – Strasbourg

Day 7

Breisach – Colmar

River cruise Coach transfer Map is a guide only

Day 8

Basel – UK

Frankfurt Mainz

Mannheim

Strasbourg Colmar

Rastatt 7 Kehl Breisach Basel

SWITZERLAND Number of nights

Koblenz, Germany

Heidelberg Baden-Baden

EmeraldDISCOVERY Highlights unique to your itinerary EmeraldPLUS A canal boat tour in Strasbourg.

Entrance to Casino Baden-Baden.

EmeraldACTIVE A hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg.

A guided hike to Altes Schloss in Baden-Baden.

A guided bike tour to Colmar.

A bike tour in Koblenz.

Included Excursions Shore excursions, including visits to UNESCO 6 World Heritage-listed sites.

BACK TO CONTENTS

CRUISE BETWEEN MAINZ AND BASEL

And of course, our exceptional EmeraldVALUE inclusions come as standard n Return flights from a choice of up to 16 UK regional airports. n Airport transfers to and from your Star-Ship. n 7 nights in a suite or stateroom of your choice, all with a river view. n 20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners including a Welcome and Farewell Reception & Dinner. n Complimentary wine, beer & soft drinks to accompany lunch & dinner on board. n Complimentary tea & coffee on board. n Complimentary bottled water in your suite or stateroom, restocked daily. n A variety of on board evening entertainment. n Complimentary Wi-Fi on board. n Complimentary bicycles on board. n First-class service from English-speaking crew and knowledgeable local guides. n Earn EmeraldEXPLORER loyalty points. n Complimentary River Cruise Cover. n All port charges and airport taxes. n ABTA and ATOL protected.

A guided bike tour to Colmar

Plus we include all tips, saving you up to £235 per couple on this cruise

To book call FREE on 0800 270 7017 visit emeraldwaterways.co.uk or contact your local travel agent

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Pfalzgrafenstein Castle, Koblenz, Germany

Mainz to Basel Departing: July - October 2021 Day 1 UK – Frankfurt – Mainz

Colmar, Germany

Later, sail through the Rhine Gorge and soak in breathtaking vistas along the way. This fascinating area has a storyline that has crossed the centuries, moving from people fighting and leaving ruins behind to the Romantics of the 19th century immortalising its beauty. tour of Koblenz and a visit to the A Ehrenbreitstein Fortress

Return economy flights from one of up to 16 UK regional airports are included in the price of your holiday. Please call us to check if we can offer your local airport.

Welcome to Frankfurt, where you will be met at the airport and transferred to your award-winning Emerald Waterways Star-Ship in Mainz. This evening, join your fellow guests for dinner on board.

Meals: Dinner

Day 2 Rüdesheim Rüdesheim is a charming town that perfectly encapsulates the spirit of Germany; where stalls adorned with cuckoo clocks captivate and live oompah bands playing in beer gardens during the summer months entertain.

A bike tour in Koblenz Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 4 Mannheim – Heidelberg German Romanticism often depicts idealistic cityscapes and fairytale-like scenes, full of Baroque buildings and charming narrow streets.

It’s easy to see why so many of the most notable poets and composers of the era lost their imaginations to the beauty of Heidelberg.

Day 5 Rastatt – Baden-Baden This morning, a coach will take you from where your Star-Ship is docked in Rastatt to whimsical Baden-Baden, a spa town that has been frequented by celebrities and royalty for centuries.

If you are feeling active, then you may choose to embark on a guided hike to Altes Schloss, the Old Castle, a fascinating ruin full of hidden dungeons and winding staircases. Enjoy panoramic views of the Black Forest and the Rhine Valley as you trace the footsteps of former residents.

Alternatively, enjoy a guided walking tour of Baden-Baden, soaking in the nostalgic elegant boutiques and timeless gardens.

EmeraldACTIVE

Hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg and enjoy superb views.

Included Excursion

Today, ride the Winzerexpress to Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum. When you arrive, peruse exhibits full of rare music boxes inside of a 15th-century knight’s tower with vaulted ceilings and painted frescoes.

Join your guide on an active hike to the 12th century Altes Schloss. With its dungeons and winding staircase, you can walk the footsteps of former residents during this exhilarating excursion.

visit to Siegfried’s Mechanical Music A Cabinet Museum

A guided walking tour of Baden-Baden

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Enjoy a guided tour of Heidelberg, the historic university town, starting in the grounds of Heidelberg Castle, once a royal residence. Visit some of the town’s main highlights, including the oldest university in Germany.

Day 3 Koblenz The ancient city of Koblenz is the gateway to the Rhine Gorge. Once a Roman stronghold, the area is now full of postcard-worthy parks and flowers. These are yours to discover today during a guided tour of the city, including the German Corner, where the Moselle meets the Rhine. This confluence is best viewed during a cable car ride across the water to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Rhine Valley.

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Entrance to Casino Baden-Baden Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

hike from Mount Königstuhl A to Heidelberg Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Included Excursion

EmeraldPLUS

EmeraldACTIVE

DiscoverMORE

Day 6 Kehl – Strasbourg

Day 7 Breisach – Colmar

Day 8 Basel – UK

This morning, dock in Kehl and be transferred by coach to the medieval capital of France’s Alsace Region, Strasbourg. The best way to discover Strasbourg’s charm is from its quaint waterways, which is why today’s EmeraldPLUS activity will involve embarking on a traditional canal tour.

Commence your magical morning with a tour to Colmar. As you walk down the cobblestone lanes, it’s easy to imagine the characters from the Grimm’s Fairy Tales here, where halftimbered façades are adorned with window boxes full of colourful blooms. Alternatively, embark on a guided bike tour from Breisach to Colmar.

After breakfast, it is time to say farewell to your fellow guests and disembark your Star-Ship for your transfer to the airport, taking memories of the picturesque Rhine Gorge with you. Your flight home is included in the price of your holiday. Please call us to check if we can offer your preferred airport.

Relax as you pass through Petite France, full of storybook canals, half-timbered houses and narrow lanes. Witness the Covered Bridges and the Vauban Dam before reaching the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Neustadt imperial quarter, a place where many of Strasbourg’s administrative buildings are based.

This afternoon, enjoy free time to explore at leisure.

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Meals: Breakfast

A guided bike tour

This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions on pages 132-135.

A guided tour of Colmar Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

A canal boat tour in Strasbourg Excursion to Riquewihr Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

For more information on this itinerary, and details of our latest availability and pricing CLICK HERE Riviera Deck 2021 Departure Date Tour Code: EWFB

JUL 14*, 22* AUG 4, 12

E Emerald Stateroom

D Emerald Stateroom

Vista Deck ES Emerald Single Stateroom

C Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Horizon Deck

B Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

A Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

S Grand Balcony Suite

SA Owner’s One-Bedroom Suite

From

From

From

From

From

From

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From

£2,695 £2,695

£2,895 £2,895

£3,445 £3,445

£3,395 £3,395

£3,595 £3,595

£3,645 £3,645

£4,295 £4,295

£4,895 £4,895

*These departures operate in reverse order from Basel to Mainz.

Terms & Conditions: All prices are per person, based on a twin share (excluding ES Emerald Single Stateroom). DiscoverMORE optional excursions are at an additional cost (see pages 120-121).

To help you select your cabin, detailed cabin and deck plans can be found on pages 122 to 131.

10-Day Majestic Rhine with Berlin from £3,225 per person

11-Day Majestic Rhine with Lucerne & Zurich from £3,450 per person

Extend your Majestic Rhine river cruise and enjoy…

Extend your Majestic Rhine river cruise and enjoy…

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light between Frankfurt and Berlin F Two nights at Crowne Plaza, Berlin or similar Breakfast daily Guided city tour Transfers to and from the airport

wo nights at Hotel Astoria, Lucerne or similar T One night at Hotel Krone Unterstrasse, Zurich or similar Breakfast daily Included guided city tour of Lucerne and Zurich Coach transfer from Basel Transfers to and from the airport Optional DiscoverMORE, train & cable car to Rigi Kulm-Weggis

To book call FREE on 0800 270 7017 visit emeraldwaterways.co.uk or contact your local travel agent

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Rhine, Main & Moselle Rivers Beginning in Mainz, you’ll sail to Wiesbaden, a spa town known for its mineral springs. Sail onwards to Rüdesheim in the Rheingau region and visit picturesque settings fit for TV and film sets. Marksburg Castle brings fairytale-like Koblenz to life, while the slopes of the Moselle Valley are yours to explore by bike in Cochem. Uncover Trier’s beautifully preserved Roman remains on a guided walk and, in Bernkastel, you’ll taste the town’s finest wines within a truly majestic surrounding.

Cochem, Germany

8-Day Legendary Rhine NEW & Moselle

GERMANY

Koblenz Cochem Bernkastel Trier

Departing: July & August 2021

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Day 1

UK – Frankfurt – Mainz

Day 2

Wiesbaden

Day 3

Rüdesheim

Day 4

Koblenz

Day 5

Cochem

Day 6

Trier

Day 7

Bernkastel

Day 8

Bernkastel – UK

Rüdesheim

Frankfurt Wiesbaden Mainz 7

FRANCE

7

Number of nights

River cruise Coach transfer Map is a guide only

Bernkastel, Germany

SWITZERLAND

EmeraldDISCOVERY Highlights unique to your itinerary EmeraldPLUS Cochem Castle visit with tasting.

A wine-tasting in Bernkastel.

EmeraldACTIVE A guided hike to Niederwalddenkmal.

A guided hike in Koblenz.

A guided bike tour near Bernkastel.

A guided bike tour in Cochem.

Included Excursions Shore excursions, including visits to UNESCO 6 World Heritage-listed sites.

BACK TO CONTENTS

CRUISE BETWEEN MAINZ AND BERNKASTEL

And of course, our exceptional EmeraldVALUE inclusions come as standard n Return flights from a choice of up to 16 UK regional airports. n Airport transfers to and from your Star-Ship. n 7 nights in a suite or stateroom of your choice, all with a river view. n 20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners including a Welcome and Farewell Reception & Dinner. n Complimentary wine, beer & soft drinks to accompany lunch & dinner on board. n Complimentary tea & coffee on board. n Complimentary bottled water in your suite or stateroom, restocked daily. n A variety of on board evening entertainment. n Complimentary Wi-Fi on board. n Complimentary bicycles on board. n First-class service from English-speaking crew and knowledgeable local guides. n Earn EmeraldEXPLORER loyalty points. n Complimentary River Cruise Cover. n All port charges and airport taxes. n ABTA and ATOL protected.

Enjoy a guided bike tour in Cochem

Plus we include all tips, saving you up to £235 per couple on this cruise

To book call FREE on 0800 270 7017 visit emeraldwaterways.co.uk or contact your local travel agent

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Rüdesheim, Germany

Trier, Germany

Mainz to Bernkastel Departing: July & August 2021 Day 1 UK – Frankfurt – Mainz Return economy flights from one of up to 16 UK regional airports are included in the price of your holiday. Please call us to check if we can offer your local airport.

Welcome to Frankfurt, where you will be met at the airport and transferred to your award-winning Emerald Waterways Star-Ship in Mainz. This evening, join your fellow guests for dinner on board.

Meals: Dinner

Day 2 Wiesbaden Arrive into Wiesbaden this morning, famous for its mineral springs dating back to Roman times.

This morning, your guided tour will pass by the Russian Orthodox Chapel, from which you can enjoy magnificent views over the city and the Rhine valley. You’ll see some fine examples of Wilhelmine architecture on the way to the Kochbrunnen fountain, where you can take a sip of its hot water. On your walking tour, you’ll visit the Old Town, the castle and the Kurhaus.

Walking tour of Wiesbaden Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 3 Rüdesheim Start your day with a visit to Eberbach Abbey, one of the best-preserved medieval monasteries along the Rheingau Region.

Founded in 1136 by St. Bernard of Clairvaux, it was one of the most active monasteries in Germany, boasting the largest medieval vineyard in the country. As a major filming location for the 1986 film ‘In the Name of the Rose’, adapted from Umberto Eco’s thrilling novel with same name, Eberbach deserves a visit. Today the abbey continues to make exquisite wines and offers guided tours,

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enabling everyone to enjoy its history and architectural splendour. It also serves as a TV and film set, including Game of Thrones.

Alternatively, enjoy a hike up the Niederwalddenkmal, a monument located in the Niederwald, near Rüdesheim am Rhein in Hesse.

It overlooks the valley of the Rhine and was built between 1870 and 1880 to commemorate the Unification of Germany.

Day 5 Cochem In the morning, you will embark on a guided walk through the numerous well-preserved sites of the quaint town of Cochem, or you may choose to explore by bike.

Included Excursion

A guided hike to Niederwalddenkmal A visit to Eberbach Abbey Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 4 Koblenz Wonderfully maintained inside and out, fairytale-like Marksburg Castle boasts a selection of typical interiors including the castle kitchen, knight’s hall, armoury, and even an inviting wine cellar. The attractive light-stone walls are protected by an outer fortress, with a single tower peering over the turrets and walls, not unlike something you would find in a story from Brothers Grimm.

This evening, enjoy a visit to the imperial Castle in Cochem which stands majestically over the Moselle River valley. An invitation for every history and culture enthusiast to enjoy a beautiful afternoon in one of the highest hill castles on the Moselle River.

Soaring over Cochem, this medieval castle was heavily damaged while in the possession of the electoral princes of Trier. However, it was restored in the neo-gothic style associated with German castle romanticism in the 19th century.

Cochem Castle visit with tasting A guided hike in Koblenz A visit to Marksburg Castle Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Included Excursion

EmeraldPLUS

Enjoy this enchanting town on a guided walk, including the remains of the historic town wall with its old fortifications, the town hall and its many other gems.

A guided bike tour Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 6 Trier In southwest Germany, near the Luxembourg border, the city of Trier is a hidden treasure often called the “Rome of the North”. During your guided tour, explore the ruins of the old city baths, once a hive of activity during ancient times, and the Porta Nigra, the best-preserved Roman city gate north of the Alps.

A guided tour of Trier Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 7 Bernkastel Dating back to 3000 BC, Bernkastel is situated along the banks of the Moselle River and home to well-preserved buildings dating back to 1416. Enjoy a guided walking tour, where you will have the opportunity to stroll through the medieval marketplace with its gabled timberframed houses, castle ruins and town gate. Or, take part in a guided bike tour of the area.

EmeraldACTIVE

DiscoverMORE

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Day 8 Bernkastel – Frankfurt – UK

EmeraldACTIVE

After breakfast, it is time to say farewell to your fellow guests and disembark your Star-Ship for your transfer to the airport.

Your flight home is included in the price of your holiday. Please call us to check if we can offer your preferred airport.

Meals: Breakfast This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions on pages 132-135.

Enjoy a guided bike tour along the Moselle near Bernkastel, recognised for its half-timbered houses, historic buildings and medieval marketplace.

A wine tasting in Bernkastel A walking tour of Bernkastel Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Koblenz, Germany

For more information on this itinerary, and details of our latest availability and pricing CLICK HERE Riviera Deck 2021 Departure Date Tour Code: EWGM

JUL 21, 28*, 29 AUG 5*

E Emerald Stateroom

D Emerald Stateroom

Vista Deck ES Emerald Single Stateroom

C Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Horizon Deck

B Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

A Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

S Grand Balcony Suite

SA Owner’s One-Bedroom Suite

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£2,545 £2,545

£2,745 £2,745

£3,295 £3,295

£3,245 £3,245

£3,445 £3,445

£3,495 £3,495

£4,145 £4,145

£4,745 £4,745

*These departures operate in reverse order from Bernkastel to Mainz.

Terms & Conditions: All prices are per person, based on a twin share (excluding ES Emerald Single Stateroom). DiscoverMORE optional excursions are at an additional cost (see pages 120-121).

To help you select your cabin, detailed cabin and deck plans can be found on pages 122 to 131.

11-Day Legendary Rhine & Moselle with Berlin from £3,075 per person

Extend your Legendary Rhine & Moselle river cruise with a stay at the Crowne Plaza Berlin City Centre, where you will enjoy breakfast before a guided city tour of the intriguing German capital.

Closely located to transport links and many main attractions, like the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag building, immerse yourself in this historic city, as its numerous landmarks, monuments, museums and bars bring it to life.

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light between Frankfurt and Berlin F Two nights at Crowne Plaza Berlin City Centre, or similar Breakfast daily Guided city tour Transfers to and from the airport

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Rhine, Main & Moselle Rivers A vibrant celebration of all things quintessentially Dutch, Amsterdam’s winding canals and a trip to Keukenhof Gardens are the perfect start to your river cruise. View traditional windmills en-route along the river towards Cologne, where a guided excursion will introduce you to its Gothic cathedral. Discover even more of archaic Germany in Koblenz and Heidelberg, before crossing the border into Strasbourg and concluding in the enchanting Black Forest.

Keukenhof Gardens, Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Cologne GERMANY

Koblenz

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Mannheim FRANCE

Heidelberg

Strasbourg

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Cologne

Day 4

Koblenz

Day 5

Mannheim – Heidelberg

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Kehl – Strasbourg

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Breisach

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Cologne, Germany

Kehl Black Forest Basel

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EmeraldDISCOVERY Highlights unique to your itinerary EmeraldPLUS A Black Forest gateau demonstration and tasting.

EmeraldACTIVE A hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg.

A guided hike through the Black Forest region.

Included Excursions Shore excursions, including visits to UNESCO 6 World Heritage-listed sites.

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CRUISE BETWEEN AMSTERDAM AND BASEL

And of course, our exceptional EmeraldVALUE inclusions come as standard n Return flights from a choice of up to 16 UK regional airports, or travel via Eurostar and rail. n Airport transfers to and from your Star-Ship. n 7 nights in a suite or stateroom of your choice, all with a river view. n 20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners including a Welcome and Farewell Reception & Dinner. n Complimentary wine, beer & soft drinks to accompany lunch & dinner on board. n Complimentary tea & coffee on board. n Complimentary bottled water in your suite or stateroom, restocked daily. n A variety of on board evening entertainment. n Complimentary Wi-Fi on board. n Complimentary bicycles on board. n First-class service from English-speaking crew and knowledgeable local guides. n Earn EmeraldEXPLORER loyalty points. n Complimentary River Cruise Cover. n All port charges and airport taxes. n ABTA and ATOL protected.

Black Forest gateau demonstration

Plus we include all tips, saving you up to £235 per couple on this cruise

To book call FREE on 0800 270 7017 visit emeraldwaterways.co.uk or contact your local travel agent

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

Heidelberg, Germany

Amsterdam to Basel Departing: April 2021 Day 1 UK – Amsterdam Return economy flights from one of up to 16 UK airports are included in the price of your holiday.

Please call us to check if we can offer your local airport. If you’d prefer not to fly, return travel via Eurostar is available.

Welcome to Amsterdam. You will be met at the airport and transferred by your friendly Emerald Waterways representative to your contemporary Star-Ship, where a quintessentially Dutch adventure awaits.

Meals: Dinner

Day 3 Cologne

Day 5 Mannheim – Heidelberg

Once the ancient Roman settlement of Colonia, Cologne is bursting with ancient architecture.

Your included walking tour of the city will touch on the historical charm of its old town, and you will have the opportunity to traverse rustic alleyways, visit iconic monuments and see how archaeologists have uncovered a Jewish quarter that can be dated back to the 13th century.

Heidelberg is a fascinating place, famously described by revered author Mark Twain as “a fallen Milky Way”. Join an orientation tour of the old town to discover an “intricate cobweb of streets”, and pass many of Heidelberg’s highlights.

Your insightful tour will conclude at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cologne Cathedral, a Gothic building whose twin spires dominate the skyline. The original medieval plans for the building were partly found in the attic, and partly found on the stall of a bookseller in France centuries later, meaning that, while construction of the cathedral started back in 1248, it wasn’t finished until 1880.

A guided tour of Cologne

Day 2 Amsterdam This morning, you’ll visit the iconic Keukenhof Gardens. Boasting 32 hectares of millions of spring-flowering bulbs, this scenic area is infused with delightful aromas and a swathe of ethereal colours.

Included Excursion

A visit to the ‘Garden of Europe’ is sure to delight as the multicoloured carpet of flowers stretches as far as the eye can see. A must-visit while in the Netherlands.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

A visit to Eau de Cologne Museum Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 4 Koblenz Once a Roman stronghold desired for its strategic value, Koblenz is now a city with a unique blend of historic and contemporary architecture. Today, join your local guide for an insightful walking tour of Koblenz, passing examples of architecture that survived the war years, including the Church of Our Lady.

Admire the natural splendour of your surroundings as you ride on the Koblenz Cable Car, embarking on an aerial journey to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress.

Alternatively, embark on an active hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg.

A hike from Mount Königstuhl

to Heidelberg with wine tasting A guided tour of Heidelberg with

wine tasting Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 6 Kehl – Strasbourg Dock in Kehl and be transferred to Strasbourg, a city that promises much in the way of beautiful architecture. The UNESCO World Heritage-listed Neustadt district is particularly iconic.

The Neustadt district is yours to discover today during your included tour, as is the Maison Kammerzell, a prime example of German Renaissance architecture. Paying homage to the region’s artistic past, Petite France is an exceptional historic quarter that looks as though it has been pulled directly from an artist’s easel.

A guided tour of Strasbourg Excursion to Riquewihr Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Later, a sailing journey through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Rhine Gorge will highlight the extraordinary beauty of an area that left the philosophers and artists of the German Romanticism movement entranced.

Orientation walk of Koblenz & visit to

Ehrenbreitstein Fortress Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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Day 7 Breisach

Day 8 Basel – UK

A world of ornate cuckoo clocks awaits, as you set off in search of the fairytales of the Black Forest region.

Welcome to Switzerland. Basel graces the banks of the Rhine River and is known for its high concentration of museums, showcasing everything from contemporary art to scientific achievements.

Watch a Black Forest gateau demonstration or alternatively, follow forest trails that twist underneath a lush canopy of evergreens in the Black Forest region, passing beautiful scenery and waterfalls. Mark Twain famously wrote, “Here you can lose track of time in ten minutes and the world in twenty” about his time in the Black Forest region.

Meals: Breakfast

A guided active walk through the

Black Forest region

This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions on pages 132-135.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Black Forest region, Germany

After breakfast, it’s time to bid farewell to your fellow guests as you transfer to the airport, taking memories infused with vibrant tulip gardens with you. Your flight home is included in the price of your holiday. If you’d prefer not to fly, return travel via Eurostar is available.

A Black Forest gateau demonstration

Visit a traditional village

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For more information on this itinerary, and details of our latest availability and pricing CLICK HERE Riviera Deck 2021 Departure Date Tour Code: EWAC

APR 7*, 17*, 22, 24, 29*

E Emerald Stateroom

D Emerald Stateroom

Vista Deck ES Emerald Single Stateroom

C Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Horizon Deck

B Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

A Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

S Grand Balcony Suite

SA Owner’s One-Bedroom Suite

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Terms & Conditions: All prices are per person, based on a twin share (excluding ES Emerald Single Stateroom). DiscoverMORE optional excursions are at an additional cost (see pages 120-121).

To help you select your cabin, detailed cabin and deck plans can be found on pages 122 to 131.

11-Day Tulips & the Rhine with Lucerne & Zurich from £3,150 per person

Extend your Tulips & the Rhine river cruise with a stay in Lucerne and Zurich. Preserved medieval architecture and snow-capped mountains make for the most spectacular of settings for two of your three-night stays in Switzerland. Staying at the excellently located Hotel Astoria, you’ll enjoy a guided city tour, before moving onwards to Zurich for an overnight stay at the modern Hotel Krone Unterstrasse.

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wo nights at Hotel Astoria in Lucerne, or similar T One night at Hotel Krone Unterstrasse, Zurich or similar Breakfast daily Included guided city tour of Lucerne and Zurich Coach transfer from Basel Transfers to and from the airport

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Rhine, Main & Moselle Rivers A fascinating trip through time, this wonderful itinerary acknowledges the history of working Dutch communities, dating as far back as the 13th century, before an excursion to the Storm Surge Barrier exemplifies the excellence of modern technology. Discover what attracts art-lovers to Antwerp’s intriguing medieval heart, before technicolour Amsterdam and Keukenhof Gardens create a lasting impression on the senses.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

8-Day Holland & Belgium in Bloom

Zaanse Schans

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Amsterdam

NETHERLANDS

Rotterdam Veere Delta Works Veere

Day 1

UK – Amsterdam

Day 2

Amsterdam – Zaanse Schans

Day 3

Rotterdam

Day 4

Veere

Day 5

Antwerp

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Day 6

Arnhem

Day 7

Amsterdam

River cruise Coach transfer Map is a guide only

Day 8

Amsterdam – UK

No Fly Option

Antwerp BELGIUM

Number of nights

Antwerp City Hall, Belgium

Arnhem 7

EmeraldDISCOVERY Highlights unique to your itinerary EmeraldPLUS Clog painting on board.

A tour of the Delta Works project.

EmeraldACTIVE A guided bike tour to Waterland.

A guided bike tour of Veere.

A guided bike tour of Arnhem.

Included Excursions Shore excursions, including visits to UNESCO 6 World Heritage-listed sites.

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CRUISE BETWEEN AMSTERDAM AND AMSTERDAM

And of course, our exceptional EmeraldVALUE inclusions come as standard n Return flights from a choice of up to 16 UK regional airports or travel via Eurostar and rail. n Airport transfers to and from your Star-Ship. n 7 nights in a suite or stateroom of your choice, all with a river view. n 20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners including a Welcome and Farewell Reception & Dinner. n Complimentary wine, beer & soft drinks to accompany lunch & dinner on board. n Complimentary tea & coffee on board. n Complimentary bottled water in your suite or stateroom, restocked daily. n A variety of on board evening entertainment. n Complimentary Wi-Fi on board. n Complimentary bicycles on board. n First-class service from English-speaking crew and knowledgeable local guides. n Earn EmeraldEXPLORER loyalty points. n Complimentary River Cruise Cover. n All port charges and airport taxes. n ABTA and ATOL protected.

A guided bike tour of Veere

Plus we include all tips, saving you up to £235 per couple on this cruise

To book call FREE on 0800 270 7017 visit emeraldwaterways.co.uk or contact your local travel agent

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Rotterdam, Netherlands

Antwerp, Belgium

Amsterdam to Amsterdam Departing: April 2021 Day 1 Amsterdam Return economy flights from one of up to 16 UK regional airports are included in the price of your holiday. Please call us to check if we can offer your local airport. If you’d prefer not to fly, return travel via Eurostar is available.

Holland in the spring is truly a memorable sight, and the perfect introduction to any river cruising itinerary that touches on the traditional side of Dutch life. You will be met and transferred from the airport to your boutique Emerald Waterways Star-Ship.

Meals: Dinner

Day 2 Amsterdam – Zaanse Schans This morning, you will have the opportunity to experience one of Holland’s many highlights as you venture to Zaanse Schans. Relax on board your Star-Ship, as your delightful EmeraldPLUS experience this afternoon involves welcoming a local clog painter for a demonstration and the opportunity to try your hand at this unique craft.

Day 3 Rotterdam

A guided bike tour of Veere

Rotterdam is a unique example of a Dutch city because it had to be reconstructed following the air raids of WWII, leaving behind a patchwork of different styles.

Today you will have the opportunity to explore this contemporary city, perhaps trying to imagine how the gabled houses of Amsterdam would have once sat here.

A tour of Rotterdam with local tasting A visit to a Delft pottery factory Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 4 Veere Today, you will arrive in Veere, a delightful historic town where normal houses are adorned with miniature classical palace gardens and elegant architecture adorns the surprisingly quiet streets that you will stroll down during your guided tour.

Afterwards, visit the Dutch Delta Works.

Witness the sheer enormity of the world’s biggest storm surge barrier and be left awe-inspired by the immense feat of engineering. If you are feeling active, then you can also enjoy a guided bike tour of Veere.

Your tour to the Zaanse Schans historic windmills will highlight the distinctive wooden houses and artisan workshops that make up the quintessentially Dutch town, where the smell of freshly baked goods and the sight of spinning windmills offers a truly memorable experience.

EmeraldPLUS

A guided bike tour to Waterland A tour to Zaanse Schans windmills

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 5 Antwerp This morning you’ll arrive in Antwerp, Belgium’s biggest port, positioned on the River Scheldt with a large harbour linking to the sea. Home to the famous Baroque artist Pieter Paul Reubens, it attracts art-lovers and diamond dealers from all over the world.

Enjoy a guided tour of the city centre, with its café-filled cobbled lanes, admiring the Renaissance City Hall and Hat Steen, a medieval fortress that was built during the early Middle Ages and one of the oldest buildings in the country.

Afterwards, enjoy free time to explore Antwerp at leisure.

A walking tour of Antwerp Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 6 Arnhem Relax in the comfortable surrounds of your Star-Ship this morning as you sail down Dutch waterways, passing wonderful windmills and quaint traditional villages.

Arnhem is most famous for its great battle during WWII, best learned about during your EmeraldEXCURSION to the Airborne Museum, where you will have the opportunity to walk in the footsteps of British parachutists and immerse yourself in what the battle would have felt like.

Alternatively, enjoy a guided bike tour to Waterland, passing picturesque scenery.

Clog painting on board

A guided tour of Veere

A guided tour with a bit of a difference. You’ll be able to witness the Delta Works, a series of construction projects built to protect the land from flooding. A truly awe-inspiring feat of engineering.

Alternatively, embark on a guided bike tour of Arnhem, famous for its postcard-worthy streets, scenic parks and fine museums.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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Keukenhof Gardens, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Included Excursion

Dedicated to the battle of Arnhem, walk in the footsteps of British parachutists on a visit to the Airborne Museum.

Day 7 Amsterdam

Day 8 Amsterdam – UK

Touch on Holland’s traditional heart today with a visit to Keukenhof Gardens, nestled in the middle of Holland’s tulip farm area, where fields full of rows of colourful flowers run as far as the eye can see.

After breakfast, it’s time to bid farewell to your fellow guests and quintessential Holland as you disembark your Star-Ship for your transfer to the airport, taking memories of wooden windmills and spring-blooming flowers with you. Your flight home is included in the price of your holiday. Please call us to check if we can offer your preferred airport. If you’d prefer not to fly, return travel via Eurostar is available.

The beloved Keukenhof Gardens feature incredible displays that consist of millions of flowers and tulips, each assembled by an expert landscape architect.

Meals: Breakfast

A visit to Keukenhof Gardens

This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions on pages 132-135.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

A guided bike tour of Arnhem Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

For more information on this itinerary, and details of our latest availability and pricing CLICK HERE Riviera Deck 2021 Departure Date Tour Code: EWTU

APR 10, 15

E Emerald Stateroom

D Emerald Stateroom

Vista Deck ES Emerald Single Stateroom

C Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Horizon Deck

B Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

A Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

S Grand Balcony Suite

SA Owner’s One-Bedroom Suite

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£2,495

£2,695

£3,245

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£4,695

Terms & Conditions: All prices are per person, based on a twin share (excluding ES Emerald Single Stateroom). DiscoverMORE optional excursions are at an additional cost (see pages 120-121).

To help you select your cabin, detailed cabin and deck plans can be found on pages 122 to 131.

To book call FREE on 0800 270 7017 visit emeraldwaterways.co.uk or contact your local travel agent

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Rhine, Main & Moselle Rivers Visit Keukenhof Gardens, when the tulips are in full bloom, witnessing incredible flower displays. Wander the gardens of the Kröller Müller Museum, located within Hoge Veluwe National Park, and cross into Belgium to take in the country’s renowned culinary delights in Antwerp. You’ll be amazed by Veere’s Delta Works, before admiring Rotterdam’s impressive architecture and finishing your adventure exploring Holland on a tour of medieval Haarlem.

Keukenhof Gardens, Amsterdam, Netherlands

10-Day Springtime Delights Departing: April 2021 Day 1

UK – Amsterdam

Day 2

Amsterdam

Day 3

Arnhem

Day 4

Maastricht

Day 5

Hasselt

Day 6

Antwerp

Day 7

Veere

Day 8

Rotterdam

Day 9

Beverwijk

Day 10 Amsterdam – UK

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Amsterdam

Rotterdam Arnhem

Veere

No Fly Option

Antwerp

BELGIUM

Hasselt 9

Number of nights

River cruise Coach transfer Map is a guide only

Amsterdam, Netherlands

9

Maastricht

EmeraldDISCOVERY Highlights unique to your itinerary EmeraldPLUS A guided tour of Hasselt with tasting.

Rotterdam architecture tour with Market Hall visit.

A guided tour of the Delta Works.

EmeraldACTIVE A guided bike tour of Arhnem.

A guided bike tour of Veere.

A guided bike tour of Haarlem.

Included Excursions Shore excursions, including visits to UNESCO 5 World Heritage-listed sites.

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CRUISE BETWEEN AMSTERDAM AND AMSTERDAM

And of course, our exceptional EmeraldVALUE inclusions come as standard n Return flights from a choice of up to 16 UK regional airports or travel via Eurostar and rail. n Airport transfers to and from your Star-Ship. n 9 nights in a suite or stateroom of your choice, all with a river view. n 26 meals: 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 9 dinners including a Welcome and Farewell Reception & Dinner. n Complimentary wine, beer & soft drinks to accompany lunch & dinner on board. n Complimentary tea & coffee on board. n Complimentary bottled water in your suite or stateroom, restocked daily. n A variety of on board evening entertainment. n Complimentary Wi-Fi on board. n Complimentary bicycles on board. n First-class service from English-speaking crew and knowledgeable local guides. n Earn EmeraldEXPLORER loyalty points. n Complimentary River Cruise Cover. n All port charges and airport taxes. n ABTA and ATOL protected.

Haarlem, Netherlands

Plus we include all tips, saving you up to £295 per couple on this cruise

To book call FREE on 0800 270 7017 visit emeraldwaterways.co.uk or contact your local travel agent

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

Maastricht, Netherlands

Amsterdam to Amsterdam Departing: April 2021

Included Excursion

Day 1 Amsterdam Return economy flights from one of up to 16 UK regional airports are included in the price of your holiday. Please call us to check if we can offer your local airport. If you’d prefer not to fly, return travel via Eurostar is available.

Home to Europe’s largest sculpture garden, featuring over 160 sculptures by iconic artists, from Aristide Maillol to Jean Dubuffet, Marta Pan to Pierre Huyghe, wander the grounds of HogeVeluwe National Park and tour the Kröller Müller Museum, enjoying the art as well as the surrounding nature.

Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred from the airport to your boutique Emerald Waterways Star-Ship, before enjoying an afternoon at leisure.

Day 6 Antwerp This morning we’ll arrive in Antwerp, Belgium’s second-largest city, home to the country’s biggest port. Positioned on the River Sheltz, with a large harbour linking to the sea, it has been pivotal in the country’s history.

Home to the famous Baroque artist Pieter Paul Rubens, it attracts art lovers and diamond dealers from all over the world. Having been decimated during WWII, today the city is modern and organised, yet still retains an intriguing medieval heart.

Enjoy a guided walking tour of the city centre, passing by its café-filled cobbled lanes and stopping for tastings.

Meals: Dinner

EmeraldPLUS

A guided bike tour of Arhnem

Day 2 Amsterdam Touch on Holland’s traditional heart today with a visit to Keukenhof Gardens. Nestled in the middle of Holland’s tulip farm area, row-upon-row of colourful flowers run as far as the eye can see. Witness the incredible displays of millions of flowers and tulips, each assembled by an expert landscape architect.

Visit to Keukenhof Gardens Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 4 Maastricht Today you’ll arrive in Maastricht, Holland’s oldest fortified city. Your city tour will provide you with the opportunity to pass by many museums, churches, historical buildings, hidden alleys and squares. You’ll be amazed by all the different architecture, ranging from Roman excavations to the modern design of the Bonnefantenmuseum.

Day 3 Arnhem

Admire the Renaissance Town Hall and the unique Gothic Cathedral of Our Lady, the symbol of Antwerp with your guide. Then, pass through the Vlaeykensgang, a charming 16th century secret alley dating back to 1591.

A tour of Maastricht

Located within the Hoge Veluwe National Park, the Kröller-Müller Museum boasts the second-largest Van Gogh collection in the world, with almost 90 paintings and over 180 drawings. The Van Gogh Gallery displays varying collections of about 40 works by the post-impressionist.

Rubens Museum and Cathedral

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 5 Hasselt Discover Belgium’s culinary delights during a guided walking tour with local tastings.

While discovering daily life, your local expert will reveal the gastronomical secrets of the area. Culture, history and fascinating stories, combined with delicious food - especially waffles - will give you a real taste of Belgium.

A guided tour of Hasselt with tasting

Day 7 Veere Today, visit the Dutch Delta Works. Witness the sheer enormity of the world’s biggest storm surge barrier and be left awe-inspired by the immense feat of engineering. Those feeling active may choose to enjoy a guided bike tour of Veere, stopping to learn about how it encapsulates the opulence of a by-gone era.

Take a fishing class Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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A guided tour of the Delta Works A guided bike tour of Veere Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 8 Rotterdam Today, embark on a tour of Rotterdam’s architecture. After the war, instead of reconstructing the city as it once was, many talented architects worked to rebuild the skyline. The result? Something spectacular.

Rotterdam has regenerated into a hub of innovative and impressive architecture, as well as transforming into a centre for gourmet food and trendy cafés.

Finish at the Market Hall, a unique combination of residential and office buildings, complete with a market hall underneath. Its impressive volume of artwork has given it the reputation as the Dutch version of the Sistine Chapel.

Day 9 Beverwijk

Day 10 Amsterdam – UK

Explore quintessential Holland today as we take you to the heart of the charming medieval town of Haarlem. This vibrant community acts as the centre of the flower-growing district and is highly regarded for its exports of flower bulbs, with the famed Keukenhof Gardens only a short drive away.

After breakfast, bid farewell to your fellow guests as you disembark your Star-Ship for your transfer to the airport or to meet Eurostar for your return journey home.

It comes as no surprise that Haarlem was once home to many a Dutch artist, including Frans Hals, famed painter of the ‘Laughing Cavalier’.

Enjoy a guided tour of this hidden gem, strolling down cobblestone streets adorned with postcard-worthy examples of ancient architecture. Your local guide will introduce you to its bustling social scene, that has attracted visitors from around the world for years.

Meals: Breakfast This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions on pages 132-135.

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otterdam architecture tour with R Market Hall visit A visit to a Delft Pottery factory Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Those feeling more active may choose to join a group for a wonderful guided bike tour of Haarlem, for a different perspective on the traditional town.

Haarlem walking tour with tasting Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

For more information on this itinerary, and details of our latest availability and pricing CLICK HERE Riviera Deck 2021 Departure Date Tour Code: ENAA

APR 1, 6

E Emerald Stateroom

D Emerald Stateroom

Vista Deck ES Emerald Single Stateroom

C Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Horizon Deck

B Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

A Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

S Grand Balcony Suite

SA Owner’s One-Bedroom Suite

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£2,995

£3,245

£3,995

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£4,245

£5,095

£5,945

Terms & Conditions: All prices are per person, based on a twin share (excluding ES Emerald Single Stateroom). DiscoverMORE optional excursions are at an additional cost (see pages 120-121).

To help you select your cabin, detailed cabin and deck plans can be found on pages 122 to 131.

To book call FREE on 0800 270 7017 visit emeraldwaterways.co.uk or contact your local travel agent

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Rhône & Saône Rivers Vive la France Few countries inspire travellers quite like France, a culture of elegance and fine cuisine exists with the most picturesque of backdrops and exquisite architecture.

Journey south along the Rhône and Saône as you navigate between Lyon and Arles, via Chalon-sur-Saône and Avignon, exploring all things quintessentially French. Cut a dramatic course through the mountain ranges and world-class wine estates, as ancient castle ruins dot the riverbanks, offering an insight into the charming past of this beautiful country.

Dreamy days spent along these beautiful waterways give you a whole new perspective on the region, providing the most relaxing way to experience its vibrant cities, market towns and quaint river villages, all in one.

Our Emerald Liberté Star-Ship has been specially commissioned to effortlessly mirror the breath-taking beauty of the French countryside, boasting a range of contemporary innovations, a wealth of amenities and generous inclusions you’d expect from a world-class hotel. Authentic dining experiences and a level of service that’s second-to-none combine to provide a wonderful setting from which to enjoy the unfolding landscapes.

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Great for foodies

You’ll have so much opportunity to taste your way around France, whether you’re trying indulgent Lyonnais food in a traditional Bouchon, or journeying to the centre of Burgundy’s wine region. And on board, you’ll be invited to try a selection of locally sourced cheese and olives, before celebrating Provençal cuisine prepared by esteemed chef, Fabien Morreale, on board your Star-Ship.

For more information on the rivers of France CLICK HERE

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“The staff were all brilliant, especially the restaurant staff.

Everyone aimed to please with smiling faces. The cabins were well maintained, the food was excellent.”

Shelwais

Lyon

Avignon

Arles

Widely considered the world’s gastronomic capital, Lyon has risen to rival Nice and Strasbourg as France’s second city. Fine restaurants promise exquisite food, while local bouchons showcase authentic dishes in cosy quarters and tea rooms and coffee shops satisfy the sweet tooth. The newly excavated remains of the Roman city of Lugdunum, evoke memories of former rule and, the iconic white stone of the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière offers some of the best views of the city.

In France’s stunning Provençal region on the left bank of the Rhône River, Avignon is brimming with history and beauty. At the city’s heart, the Place de l’Horloge boasts the 19th century city hall and the municipal theatre, a common meeting place for locals. The equally as impressive Place du Palais encompasses three of the city’s main attractions. The Palais des Papes, the largest Gothic palace in the world, the Hotel des Monnaies, and the Rocher des Doms, providing unrivalled views of the river and Le Pont D’Avignon.

Arles was once France’s largest city and the provincial capital of Ancient Rome, reminders of which remain in the form of the amphitheatre, built in 90 AD. Now a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site, it was originally built to hold 20,000 as the setting for centuries of battles, chariot races and performances. The city has been known to inspire artists, such as Van Gogh, who chose the city as his home for a year, during which he created much, driven by his curiosity of the inspiring surroundings.

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Rhône & Saône Rivers Your itinerary begins in Chalon-sur-Saône, in the heart of Burgundy’s wine region. Walk Lyon’s secret laneways, explore the vineyards of Tournon, enjoy an on board wine lecture, and uncover Avignon’s Celtic history, before attending a Provençal dinner, prepared by Top Chef finalist Fabien Morreale. A walking tour of Arles showcases the city’s ancient amphitheatre, and a three-night stay in Nice introduces you to the French Riviera, as well as glamorous Monaco.

Nice, France

11-Day Sensations of Lyon & Provence with Nice

Beaune Chalon-Sur-Saône

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Departing: May - October 2021 Day 1

UK – Lyon

Day 2

Chalon-sur-Saône – Beaune

Day 3

Lyon

Day 4

Tournon

Day 5

Viviers

Day 6

Avignon

Day 7

Arles

Day 8

Arles – Nice

Day 9

Nice

Day 10 Nice Day 11 Nice – UK

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Rhône River FRANCE

Nice

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Monaco

EmeraldDISCOVERY Highlights unique to your itinerary EmeraldPLUS Regional wine lecture on board.

Silk workshop on board.

Cheese and olive tasting on board.

Provençal dinner on board with Fabien Morreale.

EmeraldACTIVE

And of course, our exceptional EmeraldVALUE inclusions come as standard n Return flights from a choice of up to 16 UK regional airports or travel via Eurostar and rail. n Airport transfers to and from your Star-Ship. n 7 nights in a suite or stateroom of your choice, all with a river view. n 3 nights city stay in Nice. n 23 meals: 10 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners including a Welcome and Farewell Reception & Dinner.

A guided bike tour in Lyon.

n Complimentary wine, beer & soft drinks to accompany lunch & dinner on board.

A guided hike to the vineyards in Tournon.

n Complimentary tea & coffee on board.

A guided bike tour to Glun.

n Complimentary bottled water in your suite or stateroom, restocked daily.

A canoeing excursion in Avignon.

n A variety of on board evening entertainment.

Included Excursions Shore excursions, including visits to UNESCO 7 World Heritage-listed sites.

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n Complimentary Wi-Fi on board. n Complimentary bicycles on board. n First-class service from English-speaking crew and knowledgeable local guides. n Earn EmeraldEXPLORER loyalty points. n Complimentary River Cruise Cover. n All port charges and airport taxes. n ABTA and ATOL protected.

Guided hike to the vineyards in Tournon

Plus we include all tips, saving you up to £235 per couple on this cruise

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Lyon, France

Arles, France

Lyon to Nice Departing: May - October 2021

Day 4 Tournon

Day 1 UK – Lyon

Your included walking tour of the town will unveil its rich history of viticulture. Alternatively, embark on an EmeraldACTIVE hike through some of the region’s vineyards. Soak in views of the old castle, Château de Tournon.

Return economy flights from one of up to 16 UK regional airports are included in the price of your holiday. Please call us to see if we can offer your local airport. If you’d prefer not to fly, return travel via Eurostar is available.

Bordering the idyllic Rhône, Tournon is truly a memorable sight, nestled under the silhouette of a 16th-century castle and a series of impressive Roman ruins.

An active hike through the vineyards

Meals: Dinner

A guided bike tour to Glun

Day 2 Charlon-sur-Saône – Beaune

A guided tour of Tournon

Cheese and olive tasting on board Visit the Hospices de Beaune

rovençal dinner hosted by local Chef P Fabien Morreale A canoeing excursion in Avignon A guided tour of Avignon A guided tour of the Pont du Gard

A regional wine lecture on board

Welcome to Lyon, where you'll be met at the airport and transferred to the Emerald Liberté.

Charlon-sur-Saône is best known as the birthplace of photography. Travel by road to the village of Beaune. When you arrive, enjoy a guided walking tour of the ancient walled town. Visit the Hospices de Beaune, one of the finest examples of Burgundian Romanesque architecture in the country.

Alternatively, set out on a relaxing canoeing excursion. This afternoon is certain to delight, with a Provençal dinner hosted by local chef Fabien Morreale.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 7 Arles

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 5 Viviers Arrive in Viviers, a town with a rich past and a unique heritage discovery trail that touches on many of its iconic monuments. Your included tour of the town will highlight its architectural treasures, including the Maison des Chevaliers, a lavishly decorated Roman house with an extravagant Renaissance façade.

This morning, sail into Arles and join your local guide for an insightful walking tour. Follow in the footsteps of Vincent van Gogh, a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter who sought to escape from city life when he moved here, longing for the vivacious colours of the south.

He was incredibly productive during his time here, painting pieces that include his famous “Starry Night Over the Rhône”.

You will also be able to explore some of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Roman and Romanesque monuments that Arles is famous for, including Arles Amphitheatre.

A guided tour of Viviers

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

A guided tour of Arles with amphitheatre visit

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 3 Lyon Today, enjoy a guided tour of Lyon, passing by the Romanesque and Byzantine Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, an impressive building which strayed away from the popular Gothic models of the same period.

A silk workshop on board A guided bike tour of Lyon A guided tour of Lyon Excursion to Pérouges

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 6 Avignon Avignon’s illustrious history winds all the way from Celtic beginnings to being one of the centre points of the French Revolution.

Today, you will have the opportunity to explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed highlights that adorn its ancient town centre, best explored as you venture down cobbled alleyways. Witness the splendour of the Pont d’Avignon, a 12th-century bridge, and soak in sights of some of the medieval architecture that generously pepper the city.

Day 8 Arles – Nice After breakfast, it’s time to disembark the Emerald Liberté for your transfer to Nice, where you will be taken to your centrally located hotel.

Included is a three-night stay in the sun-kissed capital of the Côte d’Azur.

Meals: Breakfast

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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Avignon, France

Nice, France

Day 9 Nice

Day 10 Nice

Day 11 Nice – UK

Today, the stunning seaside surrounds of the French Riviera are yours to explore with your local guide, before spending the afternoon exploring at leisure.

Nice has long held a reputation for its glamour, where sun-kissed beaches and lavish surrounds create a unique atmosphere that is unlike any other. Today, explore Nice at leisure. Your Emerald Waterways representative will be available to help you to plan your day in this vibrant city.

After breakfast, it’s time to bid farewell to your fellow guests and prepare to be transferred to the airport for your onward or homebound flight, taking memories of Roman amphitheatres and the lush surrounds of the French Riviera with you.

You will be taken to Monte Carlo for an insightful tour. Famously portrayed in films that include Never Say Never Again and To Catch a Thief, Monte Carlo offers much in the way of its charming past.

Witness the impressive Prince’s Palace of Monaco, originally a Genoese fortress with a dramatic past and the home of beloved actress Grace Kelly.

Visit to Saint Paul de Vence Meals: Breakfast

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Your flight home is included in the price of your holiday. Please call us to check if we can offer your preferred airport. If you’d prefer not to fly, return travel via Eurostar is available.

Meals: Breakfast This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions on pages 132-135.

A city tour of Monaco & Monte Carlo Meals: Breakfast

For more information on this itinerary, and details of our latest availability and pricing CLICK HERE Riviera Deck 2021 Departure Date Tour Code: EFRN

MAY 1 MAY 19*, 29 JUN 2*, 26 AUG 7 SEP 4, 8*, 18 OCT 6*

E Emerald Stateroom

D Emerald Stateroom

Vista Deck ES Emerald Single Stateroom

C Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Horizon Deck

B Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

A Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

S Grand Balcony Suite

SA Owner’s One-Bedroom Suite

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From

From

From

From

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From

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£3,660 £3,710 £3,710 £3,510 £3,710 £3,110

£3,860 £3,910 £3,910 £3,710 £3,910 £3,310

£4,410 £4,460 £4,460 £4,260 £4,460 £3,860

£4,360 £4,410 £4,410 £4,210 £4,410 £3,810

£4,560 £4,610 £4,610 £4,410 £4,610 £4,010

£4,610 £4,660 £4,660 £4,460 £4,660 £4,060

£5,310 £5,360 £5,360 £5,160 £5,360 £4,760

£5,960 £6,010 £6,010 £5,810 £6,010 £5,410

*These departures operate in reverse order from Arles to Nice.

Terms & Conditions: All prices are per person, based on a twin share (excluding ES Emerald Single Stateroom). DiscoverMORE optional excursions are at an additional cost (see pages 120-121).

To help you select your cabin, detailed cabin and deck plans can be found on pages 122 to 131.

To book call FREE on 0800 270 7017 visit emeraldwaterways.co.uk or contact your local travel agent

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Rhône & Saône Rivers It is no surprise that the South of France is recognised as the birthplace of photography, its unrivalled beauty comprises the finest examples of French 15th century architecture, with Roman ruins and sun-soaked vineyards nestled at the foot of colossal mountain ranges. Journey to the country’s gastronomic beating heart, Lyon, before enjoying an authentic Provençal dinner on board, hosted by renowned French chef, Fabien Morreale.

Lyon, France

8-Day Sensations of Lyon & Provence

Beaune Chalon-sur-Saône 7 Lyon

Departing: April - October 2021

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Day 1

UK – Lyon

Day 2

Chalon-sur-Saône – Beaune

Day 3

Lyon

Day 4

Tournon

Day 5

Viviers

Day 6

Avignon

Day 7

Arles

Day 8

Arles – Marseille – UK

Saône River

Tournon

Rhône River

Viviers

No Fly Option

Avignon

FRANCE

Arles

7

Number of nights

River cruise Coach transfer Map is a guide only

Tournon, France

Marseille

EmeraldDISCOVERY Highlights unique to your itinerary EmeraldPLUS A regional wine lecture on board.

Silk workshop on board.

A cheese and olive tasting on board.

Provençal dinner on board with Fabien Morreale.

EmeraldACTIVE A guided bike tour of Lyon.

A guided bike tour to Glun.

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And of course, our exceptional EmeraldVALUE inclusions come as standard n Return flights from a choice of up to 16 UK regional airports or travel via Eurostar and rail. n Airport transfers to and from your Star-Ship. n 7 nights in a suite or stateroom of your choice, all with a river view. n 20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners including a Welcome and Farewell Reception & Dinner. n Complimentary wine, beer & soft drinks to accompany lunch & dinner on board. n Complimentary tea & coffee on board.

A guided hike to the vineyards of Tournon.

n Complimentary bottled water in your suite or stateroom, restocked daily.

A canoeing excursion in Avignon.

n A variety of on board evening entertainment. n Complimentary Wi-Fi on board.

Included Excursions Shore excursions, including visits to UNESCO 6 World Heritage-listed sites.

n Complimentary bicycles on board. n First-class service from English-speaking crew and knowledgeable local guides. n Earn EmeraldEXPLORER loyalty points. n Complimentary River Cruise Cover. n All port charges and airport taxes. n ABTA and ATOL protected.

A guided bike tour to Glun

Plus we include all tips, saving you up to £235 per couple on this cruise

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Avignon, France

Provence, France

Lyon to Arles Departing: April - October 2021 Day 1 UK – Lyon Return economy flights from one of up to 16 UK regional airports are included in the price of your holiday. Please call us to check if we can offer your local airport. If you’d prefer not to fly, return travel via Eurostar is available.

On the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers, Lyon can be found set across twin hills.

Here, you will be met and transferred from the airport to the lush surrounds of the Emerald Liberté Star-Ship.

Day 3 Lyon

Day 5 Viviers

France’s third-largest city, Lyon is a former Roman capital, steeped in history and considered to be the gastronomic heartbeat of the country and the home of traditional Lyonnaise cuisine.

Arrive in Viviers, a town with much Middle Age flair and home to one of France’s oldest cathedrals. Your included walking tour of Viviers will showcase some of its numerous listed monuments, along with their ornate windows and lavish façades.

Today, enjoy a guided tour of Lyon, including the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière, part of the inscribed historic site of Lyon. Wander through the city and soak in its vividly illustrated history, as buildings from all time periods can be seen adorning narrow cobblestone streets.

Alternatively, embark on a guided bike tour of Lyon.

A silk workshop on board

Meals: Dinner

Chalon-sur-Saône is known for its art and history. Today, you will have the opportunity to witness the areas architectural heritage and peaceful surrounds as you travel to the quaint village of Beaune and visit the Hospices de Beaune, originally a hospital for the poor, and now home to one of Burgundy’s most popular wine auctions.

A cheese and olive tasting on board

Included Excursion

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 6 Avignon Avignon has a rich history, from Celtic beginnings to being the residence of the Pope and central to the French Revolution.

Your included walking tour of Avignon will take you past the ornate beauty of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Palais des Papes, as well as Pont d’Avignon, an ancient stone bridge crossing the Rhône. This afternoon is yours to explore at leisure.

A guided bike tour

Day 2 Chalon-sur-Saône – Beaune

A guided tour of Viviers

A guided tour of Lyon Excursion to Pérouges

This evening, return to your Star-Ship for a delightful Provençal dining experience, expertly prepared by Top Chef finalist, Fabien Morreale.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 4 Tournon

EmeraldPLUS

The picturesque village of Tournon borders the gently meandering Rhône, dominated by a 16th-century castle that overlooks the village and a number of iconic landmarks, including a set of ancient watchtowers.

Your guided tour of the village will showcase its intangible cultural heritage, granting every opportunity for you to immerse yourself in your surroundings. Alternatively, embark on an

EmeraldACTIVE hike through some of the local vineyards.

Later, a guided bike tour to Glun will showcase rural life in the French countryside.

Finalist of the French culinary programme, Top Chef, Fabien Morreale will be joining us on board for a once-in-a-lifetime dining experience, celebrating authentic Provençal cuisine.

A regional wine lecture on board Visit the former almshouse in Beaune, founded

by Nicolas Rolin in 1443.

Once a hospital for the poor, notice the shimmering colours of the exquisite roof.

A guided tour of the Pont du Gard

A guided tour of Tournon Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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A guided tour of Avignon

A guided hike through the vineyards

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A canoeing excursion in Avignon

A guided bike tour to Glun

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Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

EmeraldACTIVE

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Day 7 Arles

Day 8 Arles – Marseille – UK

The past is yours to discover in Arles, once an important Phoenician trading port that was captured by the Romans, who peppered the city with iconic monuments. Today, your included tour of the city will showcase some of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Roman and Romanesque monuments of Arles, showcasing how the city has evolved over the centuries.

After breakfast, it’s time to bid farewell to your fellow guests and disembark the Emerald Liberté for your transfer to Marseille airport, taking memories of the idyllic French countryside and delightful cuisine with you.

Your flight home is included in the price of your holiday. Please call us to check if we can offer your preferred airport. If you’d prefer not to fly, return travel via Eurostar is available.

Visit the 2,000-year-old Arles Amphitheatre and follow in the footsteps of world-renowned artist, Vincent van Gogh. The rest of the day is yours to explore at leisure, perhaps stopping at a local café or returning to your Star-Ship to relax on board.

A guided tour of Arles with arena visit

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Meals: Breakfast This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions on pages 132-135.

An excursion to Camargue Arles, France

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

For more information on this itinerary, and details of our latest availability and pricing CLICK HERE Riviera Deck 2021 Departure Date Tour Code: EFRM

APR 17, 24* MAY 1, 8* MAY 15, 22*, 29 JUN 5*, 12, 19*, 26 JUL 3*, 10, 17*, 24, 31* AUG 7, 14*, 21, 28* SEP 4, 11*, 18 SEP 25* OCT 2, 9*, 16, 23*, 30

E Emerald Stateroom

D Emerald Stateroom

Vista Deck ES Emerald Single Stateroom

C Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Horizon Deck

B Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

A Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

S Grand Balcony Suite

SA Owner’s One-Bedroom Suite

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£2,445 £2,995 £3,045 £3,045 £2,845 £2,845 £3,045 £2,995 £2,445

£2,645 £3,195 £3,245 £3,245 £3,045 £3,045 £3,245 £3,195 £2,645

£3,195 £3,745 £3,795 £3,795 £3,595 £3,595 £3,795 £3,745 £3,195

£3,145 £3,695 £3,745 £3,745 £3,545 £3,545 £3,745 £3,695 £3,145

£3,345 £3,895 £3,945 £3,945 £3,745 £3,745 £3,945 £3,895 £3,345

£3,395 £3,945 £3,995 £3,995 £3,795 £3,795 £3,995 £3,945 £3,395

£4,095 £4,645 £4,695 £4,695 £4,495 £4,495 £4,695 £4,645 £4,095

£4,745 £5,295 £5,345 £5,345 £5,145 £5,145 £5,345 £5,295 £4,745

*These departures operate in reverse order from Arles to Lyon.

Terms & Conditions: All prices are per person, based on a twin share (excluding ES Emerald Single Stateroom). DiscoverMORE optional excursions are at an additional cost (see pages 120-121).

To help you select your cabin, detailed cabin and deck plans can be found on pages 122 to 131.

10-Day Sensations of Lyon & Provence with Paris from £3,195 per person

11-Day Sensations of Lyon & Provence with Aix-en-Provence from £3,590 per person

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Extend your Sensations of Lyon & Provence river cruise and enjoy…

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wo nights at Hotel Les Jardins du Marais (or similar) T Breakfast daily Guided bus tour of Paris and Seine cruise TGV Train transfer between Paris and Lyon Transfers to and from the airport

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hree nights at Renaissance Aix-en-Provence hotel T or similar Breakfast daily Coach transfer between Arles and Aix-en-Provence Included guided tour Transfers to and from the airport

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Douro River The Golden River Rusty golden rooftops and sun-drenched vineyards provide the perfect accompaniment to your river cruise down the beautiful Douro. The third-largest river in the Iberian Peninsula, it stretches over 490 miles, 70 of which make up the border between Spain and Portugal.

The steep patchwork green banks are home to vineyards and wine estates, or quintas, which have been producing the country’s signature fortified wine, Port, for centuries. You’ll be able to pick out each unique placard locating the company’s residences, as they dot the awe-inspiring landscape of the Douro Valley, where endless beauty seemingly stretches on forever.

You’ll travel in contemporary style on board Emerald Radiance, our most intimate Star-Ship to date, where comfort and innovation combine with a wealth of world-class amenities.

Purpose-built to suit the Portuguese climate, the Star-Ship’s plentiful open-air spaces provide the perfect vantage point from which to enjoy the passing scenery or a cold drink. You’ll also find our spa-style Serenity Pool on the Sun Deck, for a relaxing dip under the Iberian sky.

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Where better to enjoy a delectable glass of wine than on the premises in which it began its life? The sunshine truly brings the flavours of the Douro to life, whether it’s one of the region’s renowned table wines or a glass of Port that catches your eye.

For more information on the Douro River CLICK HERE

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“I always wanted to visit Portugal and heard great things about Emerald Waterways. This cruise did not disappoint. The ship was beautiful, the staff were incredible and the cruise was sensational.”

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Porto

Salamanca

Pocinho

At the mouth of the Douro, Portugal’s second-largest city is recognised primarily for its production of Port wine. Its centre is UNESCO World Heritage-listed site, encouraging historians, creatives, gastronomes and shoppers alike. Its popular district, the Ribeira, boasts authentic cafés and bars, as narrow cobbled streets lead to the riverbank, where traditional Fado bands serenade a passing audience. And, no visit to Portugal would be complete without calling at a wine cellar to taste its Port.

In northwest Spain, just an hour coach drive from the Portuguese border, Salamanca, or the ‘The Golden One’, is a true spectacle. Its historic UNESCO World Heritage-listed centre boasts beautiful plazas and pedestrian-only streets, as well as ancient architecture constructed in sandstone. A unique food scene, supplied fresh from the surrounding mountains and countryside, is certain to excite the taste buds after an awe-inspiring day acquainting yourself with the rich cultural heritage of this beautiful city.

This picturesque village in northern Portugal lies close to the Pocinho Dam and the Douro River. Its serene waters welcome the adventurous for canoeing experiences, guided by expert locals. The region is dotted with stunning rural wine estates, and makes the most beautiful of settings for special dinners, something you’ll be lucky enough to attend yourself.

Archaeology enthusiasts will love the Côa Valley Museum, home to some of the most important Palaeolithic open-air art in the world.

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Douro River Start your journey in the Portuguese capital of Lisbon, before meeting your Emerald Waterways Star-Ship in Porto. You’ll sail the Douro Valley towards Pinhão, surrounded by terraced port-producing vineyards.

Visit the Quinta do Tedo wine estate, cross the border into Spain and explore Vega de Terrón’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town and, in Pocinho, choose a canoeing experience on the Sabor River, before concluding back in picturesque Porto.

Lisbon, Portugal

11-Day Secrets of the Douro with Lisbon

Douro River

Porto

Departing: April - November 2021 Day 1

UK – Lisbon

Day 2

Lisbon

Day 3

Lisbon

Day 4

Lisbon – Porto

Day 5

Porto – Pinhão

Day 6

Pinhão – Vega de Terrón

Day 7

Vega de Terrón – Salamanca

Day 8

Pocinho – Régua

Day 9

Régua

Day 10 Porto Day 11 Porto – UK

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River cruise Coach transfer Map is a guide only

Douro Valley, Portugal

EmeraldDISCOVERY Highlights unique to your itinerary EmeraldPLUS A cruise through Porto.

A Portuguese cooking demonstration on board.

A Port wine cocktail lesson on board.

A highlight dinner hosted at a traditional rural

wine estate in Régua.

A mosaic tile painting lesson on board.

Tuna music band in Salamanca.

EmeraldACTIVE A guided walk through the vineyards in Pinhão.

An active walk through Porto.

Walk down the stairs of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies.

A guided canoeing excursion on the Douro.

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And of course, our exceptional EmeraldVALUE inclusions come as standard n Return flights from a choice of up to 9 UK regional airports. n Airport transfers to and from your Star-Ship. n 7 nights in a suite or stateroom of your choice, all with a river view. n 3 nights city stay in Lisbon. n 23 meals: 10 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 8 dinners including a Welcome and Farewell Reception & Dinner. n Complimentary wine, beer & soft drinks to accompany lunch & dinner on board. n Complimentary tea & coffee on board. n Complimentary bottled water in your suite or stateroom, restocked daily. n A variety of on board evening entertainment. n Complimentary Wi-Fi on board. n Complimentary bicycles on board. n First-class service from English-speaking crew and knowledgeable local guides. n Earn EmeraldEXPLORER loyalty points.

Included Excursions Shore excursions, including visits to UNESCO 6 World Heritage-listed sites.

n Complimentary River Cruise Cover. n All port charges and airport taxes. n ABTA and ATOL protected.

Plus we include all tips, saving you up to £235 per couple on this cruise

To book call FREE on 0800 270 7017 visit emeraldwaterways.co.uk or contact your local travel agent

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Tram, Lisbon, Portugal

Quinta Vineyard, Portugal

Lisbon to Porto Departing: April - November 2021 Day 1 Lisbon Return economy flights from one of up to 9 UK regional airports are included in the price of your holiday. Please call us to check if we can offer your local airport.

Spread across a rolling landscape that overlooks the Rio Tejo, Lisbon has captivated visitors for centuries. The amazing vistas reveal the city in all of its lavish beauty including Roman ruins, white-domed cathedrals and sun-kissed cafés.

Day 4 Lisbon – Porto

Day 7 Vega de Terrón – Salamanca

Today, travel north along the Atlantic coast and stop in the enchanting town of Nazaré, home to some of the largest waves in Europe. When you arrive in Porto, board your boutique Emerald Radiance Star-Ship.

An illustrious past is yours to discover during a guided tour of Salamanca, where one of the oldest university cities in Europe has a spectacular timeline that includes the Carthaginians, Romans and Moors.

Meals: Breakfast and dinner

Witness the opulence of the Old Cathedral and the New Cathedral as you pass through grand squares adorned with Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque architecture that will make you feel as though you are stepping back in time.

Day 5 Porto – Pinhão Today, you can sit back and relax as we spend a full day meandering down the twists and turns of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Douro Valley. n board Portuguese cooking O demonstration Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Meals: Dinner

Day 6 Pinhão – Vega de Terrón

Today, you can enjoy an exciting tour of Lisbon’s city centre and experience the sight of yellow trams travelling swiftly through tree-lined boulevards.

A guided tour of Lisbon Meals: Breakfast

Day 8 Pocinho

The heart of Portugal’s Douro Valley awaits, and a visit to the highly-regarded Quinta do Tedo vineyard is sure to delight. Enjoy tasting their famous Port wine and learning about how they blend traditional viticulture methods with modern technology to create a seamless process. Alternatively, embark on a guided walk through their vineyards, stopping to admire your beautiful surrounds.

This afternoon, sail to Vega de Terrón.

Day 3 Lisbon

A guided walk through the vineyards

The cobbled alleyways and ancient ruins of Lisbon are yours to explore at leisure today, perhaps stopping to learn about Lisbon’s long and storied history and the Pombaline architecture that took hold following the Great Lisbon Earthquake. Your tour representative will be available to help you plan your day.

A guided tour of Salamanca Meals: Breakfast and dinner

You will be transferred from the airport to your centrally located hotel, included is a three-night stay in Lisbon.

Day 2 Lisbon

Local entertainment from a tuna band

When you arrive in Pocinho, you will have the opportunity to embark on a delightful canoeing excursion, paddling down the sleepy Sabor River and admiring the natural scenery that surrounds you. Alternatively, visit the Côa Valley Museum to see perfect examples of Palaeolithic art.

Later, return to the Emerald Radiance for lunch, enjoy a port wine and cocktail lesson or a cooking demonstration on board then relax on the Sun Deck as we sail for Régua. A rural dinner at a wine estate this evening is certain to be a highlight.

A Port wine cocktail lesson

A visit to Quinta do Tedo with wine tasting

A rural dinner at Quinta da Pacheca

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

A guided canoeing experience Côa Valley Museum visit Archaeological Tour on 4x4 at Coa Museum

Excursion to Sintra

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Meals: Breakfast

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Day 9 Régua

Day 10 Porto

Day 11 Porto – UK

The Baroque village of Lamego is yours to explore today, as you climb up Baroque staircases and venture down a series of narrow cobblestone lanes.

Your active walking tour of Porto will see you venturing down cobblestone streets as you search for some of the city’s main fortifications, including the wooden drawbridge and pentagonal watchtowers of Castelo do Queijo.

This afternoon, enjoy free time to explore at leisure

After breakfast, it’s time to bid farewell to your fellow guests and prepare for your transfer to the airport, taking memories of delicious Port wine with you. Your flight home is included in the price of your holiday. Please call us to check if we can offer your preferred airport.

Later, we will be welcoming a mosaic tile painting expert on board for a demonstration of this traditional Portuguese handicraft.

You will have the opportunity to create your own keepsake.

A mosaic tile painting lesson on board

This evening, join your fellow travellers for dinner on board before a charming sunset cruise shines a different light on Porto’s skyline.

Evening cruise through Porto.

Our Lady of Remedies Sanctuary stairs

An active walking tour

A guided tour of Lamego

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Meals: Breakfast This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions on pages 132-135.

A guided tour of Porto

Visit to Mateus Manor House

isit to Quinta da Aveleda with Vinho V Verde tasting

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Taylor’s port wine tasting Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

For more information on this itinerary, and details of our latest availability and pricing CLICK HERE Riviera Deck 2021 Departure Date Tour Code: EPDL

APR 17*, 21 MAY 1*, 5, 15*, 19, 29* JUN 2, 12*, 16, 26* JUN 30 JUL 10*, 14, 24*, 28 AUG 7*, 11, 25 SEP 4*, 18* OCT 2*, 6, 30* NOV 3

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B Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

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£5,860 £6,360 £6,410 £6,160 £6,160 £6,160 £6,410 £5,760 £5,560

*These departures operate in reverse order from Porto to Lisbon.

Terms & Conditions: All prices are per person, based on a twin share (excluding ES Emerald Single Stateroom). The Emerald Radiance sailing on the Douro River does not have bikes, indoor pool/cinema, a putting green or a games area, instead there is a spa-style Serenity Pool on the Sun Deck. DiscoverMORE optional excursions are at an additional cost (see pages 120-121).

To help you select your cabin, detailed cabin and deck plans can be found on pages 122 to 131.

To book call FREE on 0800 270 7017 visit emeraldwaterways.co.uk or contact your local travel agent

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Douro River A symbol of Portugal’s birth and growth as a nation, the Douro has long been the country’s lifeline.

Leaving the pastel-coloured metropolis of Porto, venture through the enchanting countryside.

Terraced vineyards rise from the river banks, historic landmarks pepper distant horizons and charming townships lay hidden in the rural hillsides. Salamanca shines both day and night and canoeing experiences in Pocinho provide a new perspective on the Douro.

Porto, Portugal

8-Day Secrets of the Douro Departing: April - November 2021

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Douro River

Porto

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UK – Porto

Day 2

Porto – Pinhão

Day 3

Pinhão – Vega de Terrón

Day 4

Vega de Terrón – Salamanca

Day 5

Pocinho – Régua

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7 Pocinho Régua Vega de Terrón Pinhão Salamanca

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Pinhão, Portugal

EmeraldDISCOVERY Highlights unique to your itinerary EmeraldPLUS A cruise through Porto.

A Portuguese cooking demonstration on board.

And of course, our exceptional EmeraldVALUE inclusions come as standard n Return flights from a choice of up to 9 UK regional airports. n Airport transfers to and from your Star-Ship.

A Port wine cocktail lesson on board.

n 7 nights in a suite or stateroom of your choice, all with a river view.

A highlight dinner hosted at a traditional rural

wine estate in Régua.

n 19 meals: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 7 dinners including a Welcome and Farewell Reception & Dinner.

A mosaic tile painting lesson on board.

n Complimentary wine, beer & soft drinks to accompany lunch & dinner on board.

Tuna music band in Salamanca.

EmeraldACTIVE A guided walk through the vineyards in Pinhão.

n Complimentary tea & coffee on board. n Complimentary bottled water in your suite or stateroom, restocked daily. n A variety of on board evening entertainment.

An active walk through Porto.

n Complimentary Wi-Fi on board.

Walk down the stairs of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies.

n Complimentary bicycles on board.

A guided canoeing excursion on the Douro.

Included Excursions Shore excursions, including visits to UNESCO 5 World Heritage-listed sites.

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n First-class service from English-speaking crew and knowledgeable local guides. n Earn EmeraldEXPLORER loyalty points. n Complimentary River Cruise Cover. n All port charges and airport taxes. n ABTA and ATOL protected.

Plus we include all tips, saving you up to £235 per couple on this cruise

To book call FREE on 0800 270 7017 visit emeraldwaterways.co.uk or contact your local travel agent

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DOURO RIVER

Salamanca, Spain

Our Lady of Remedies Sanctuary, Lamego

Porto to Porto Departing: April - November 2021 Day 1 UK – Porto Return economy flights from one of up to 9 UK regional airports are included in the price of your holiday. Please call us to check if we can offer your local airport.

You will be met at the airport and transferred to your contemporary Emerald Radiance Star-Ship, where you will enjoy dinner on board this evening.

Day 3 Pinhão – Vega de Terrón

Day 5 Pocinho – Régua

Begin your day with a visit to the beautiful Quinta do Tedo vineyard in the heart of Portugal’s Douro Valley, nestled on the confluence of the Douro and Tedo rivers. This 18th-century estate is environmentally sound, creating organic produce by using traditional viticulture methods.

This morning, arrive in Pocinho where you’ll have the opportunity to embark on a canoeing excursion or to visit the Côa Valley Museum.

Later, return to the Emerald Radiance for lunch and soak up your idyllic surrounds as you sail towards Régua, taking part in a cocktail demonstration on board. A rural dinner at a wine estate is certain to be a highlight of your trip.

Alternatively, enjoy a guided walk through local vineyards, stopping along the way to admire your surroundings.

EmeraldACTIVE

This afternoon, sail to Vega de Terron.

A guided walk through the vineyards visit to Quinta do Tedo with A wine tasting

Meals: Dinner

Day 2 Porto – Pinhão Relax on board today and enjoy a full day of sailing through the UNESCO World Heritagelisted Douro Valley. This fascinating area was inscribed because it hones in on two millennia of wine producing history, where viticulture has shaped the surrounding landscape and small, sleepy villages are peppered with dozens of sun-drenched vineyards.

Tonight, your captain will host a welcome dinner and cocktail reception.

O n board Portuguese cooking demonstration Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 4 Vega de Terrón – Salamanca Founded in Roman times, the ancient city of Salamanca and its UNESCO World Heritagelisted old quarter have an illustrious past, having been held by the Carthaginians, Romans and Moors.

Take to the water on a canoeing excursion with expert guides, inviting you to really experience this truly magnificent river for yourself. A fun and exciting activity, never to be forgotten.

Port wine cocktail demonstration

Travel to the beautiful golden city for a walking tour, starting among the postcard-worthy galleries and arcades that adorn Plaza Mayor.

You will have the opportunity to see Casa de las Conchas, a building that has been lovingly decorated with more than 300 shells. ocal entertainment from a L tuna music band

A rural dinner with entertainment at Quinta da Pacheca A visit to the Côa Valley Museum rchaeological tour on 4x4 A at Coa Museum Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

A guided tour of Salamanca Meals: Breakfast and dinner

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Day 6 Régua

Day 7 Porto

Day 8 Porto – UK

Today, on an included excursion, you will visit the marvellous Baroque village of Lamego, stopping to see the picturesque Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies, a structure that stands gracefully over the town.

Located at the mouth of the Douro River, Porto is a fascinating eclectic mix of modern and ancient architecture. Famous for its exports of Port wines, it’s easy to imagine how British merchant ships would have once clustered together in the medieval harbour, waiting to take Port wines across the water.

After breakfast, it’s time to say farewell to your fellow guests, taking memories of sun-drenched vineyards with you. Your flight home is included in the price of your holiday. Please call us to check if we can offer your preferred airport.

Your included tour of the coastal city will touch on the fortified structures of Castelo da Foz and Castelo do Queijo, a building whose pentagonal façades overlook the ocean.

This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions on pages 132-135.

Included Excursion

Evening cruise through Porto

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Meals: Breakfast

A guided active walk in Porto A guided tour of Porto

In Northern Portugal, the elegant town of Lamego boasts much Baroque influence. Located on the hill of St. Stephen, visit the Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies.

A mosaic tile painting lesson on board W alk down the steps of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies

isit to Quinta da Aveleda with Vinho V Verde tasting Taylor’s port wine tasting Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

A visit to Mateus Manor House Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

For more information on this itinerary, and details of our latest availability and pricing CLICK HERE Riviera Deck 2021 Departure Date Tour Code: EPDC

APR 17, 24 MAY 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 JUN 5, 12, 19, 26 JUL 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 AUG 7, 14, 28 SEP 4, 18 OCT 2, 9, 30 NOV 6

F Emerald Stateroom

E Emerald Stateroom

Vista Deck D Emerald Stateroom

C Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

B Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Horizon Deck R Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

A Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

P Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

SA Owner’s One-Bedroom Suite

RA Emerald Riverview Suite

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£5,395 £5,895 £5,945 £5,695 £5,695 £5,945 £5,295 £5,095

Terms & Conditions: All prices are per person, based on a twin share (excluding ES Emerald Single Stateroom). The Emerald Radiance sailing on the Douro River does not have bikes, indoor pool/cinema, a putting green or a games area, instead there is a spa-style Serenity Pool on the Sun Deck. DiscoverMORE optional excursions are at an additional cost (see pages 120-121).

To help you select your cabin, detailed cabin and deck plans can be found on pages 122 to 131.

11-Day Secrets of the Douro with Lisbon from £2,910 per person (see pages 106-109)

10-Day Secrets of the Douro with Madrid from £3,245 per person

Extend your Secrets of the Douro river cruise and enjoy…

Extend your Secrets of the Douro river cruise and enjoy…

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hree nights at Jupiter Lisboa Hotel or similar T Breakfast daily and one dinner Guided city tour Coach transfer between Porto and Lisbon Transfers to and from the airport

wo nights at Hotel Catalonia Gran Via or similar T Breakfast daily and one dinner Guided city tour of Madrid Flight transfer between Porto and Madrid Transfers to and from the airport

To book call FREE on 0800 270 7017 visit emeraldwaterways.co.uk or contact your local travel agent

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Christmas Market River Cruises Europe during the winter is unlike anywhere else, as the gingerbread stalls and row-upon-row of twinkling fairylights welcome the festive period. Visit the home of the Christmas markets, as you celebrate Yuletide as the Germans, Austrians and Hungarians do. Sip glühwein, treat yourself to traditional snacks and shop for unique souvenirs to take home, with the awe-inspiring backdrop of some of the most iconic architecture on the continent.

For full details of our collection visit emeraldwaterways.co.uk/christmas

Cologne Christmas Markets

8-Day Christmas Markets on the Rhine Day 1 UK – Amsterdam

Day 4

Koblenz

Day 2

Amsterdam

Day 5 Mannheim – Heidelberg

Day 3

Cologne

Day 6

Day 7

Breisach

Day 8

Basel – UK

Kehl - Strasbourg

Cruise through the heart of Europe’s finest cities, many of whom host large traditional Christmas markets. There’s nothing quite like taking a Rhine River cruise at Christmas-time, as you’ll be able to take advantage of the hundreds of stalls all selling ideal Christmas presents for the folks back home.

See Jewels of the Rhine river cruise (pages 70-73) for detailed itinerary and map.

2021 Departure Date Tour Code: EWXB DEC 4*

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*This itinerary operates in reverse from Basel to Amsterdam. Please note, prices are per person based on a twin share (except Cat ES Single Stateroom).

15-Day Christmas Markets of Europe Day 1 UK – Amsterdam Day 2 Amsterdam Cruising Day 3 Cologne Day 4 Rhine Gorge – Rüdesheim Day 5 Miltenberg – Wertheim

Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10

Würzburg Bamberg Nuremberg Regensburg Passau

Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Day 15

Melk – Dürnstein Vienna Bratislava Budapest Budapest – UK

Christmas in Europe is like something from a fairy-tale. Experience Budapest, Vienna, Regensburg and Nuremberg at their festive best during visits to their enchanting Christmas markets. Add a festive twist to your river cruise through Hungary, Holland and Germany on this 15-day yuletide adventure.

See Splendours of Europe river cruise (pages 58-63) for detailed itinerary and map.

2021 Departure Date Tour Code: EWXS DEC 1*

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*This itinerary operates in reverse from Budapest to Amsterdam. Please note, prices are per person based on a twin share (except Cat ES Single Stateroom).

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For more information on our Christmas market cruises CLICK HERE

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Day 1 UK – Budapest

Day 4

Vienna

Day 7

Day 2

Budapest

Day 5 Dürnstein – Melk

Day 3

Bratislava

Day 6

Regensburg

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8-Day Christmas Markets on the Danube

NEW

Day 8 Nuremberg – Munich – UK

Passau

This special festive twist on our classic itinerary down the Danube makes time for explorations of quirky Budapest, a traditional lunch with Slovakian locals, and marvelling at Vienna’s iconic architecture. All before perusing the Christmas markets of Regensburg, highly regarded as ‘one of the loveliest’.

See Danube Delights river cruise (pages 44-47) for detailed itinerary and map.

2021 Departure Date Tour Code: EWXM DEC 5, 12*

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*This itinerary operates in reverse from Nuremberg to Budapest. Please note, prices are per person based on a twin share (except Cat ES Single Stateroom).

5-Day Christmas Time on the Danube Day 1 UK – Vienna Day 2

Vienna

Day 3

Bratislava

Day 4

NEW

Budapest

Day 5 Budapest - UK

Enjoy the splendour of the Danube at Christmas time with this mini itinerary. Wander the twinkling festive markets of Vienna, uncover the eastern charm of Bratislava, before sailing into the majesty of Budapest.

2021 Departure Date Tour Code: EXKR NOV 26*, 30

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*This itinerary operates in reverse from Budapest to Vienna. Please note, prices are per person based on a twin share (except Cat ES Single Stateroom).

5-Day Christmas Time on the Rhine Day 1 UK – Frankfurt Day 2

Rastaat

Day 3

Kehl

Day 4

NEW

Breisach

Day 5 Basel – UK

Sail through Germany’s beloved wine region, visit the spa town of Baden Baden and stroll the fairytale streets of Kehl. Explore the enchanting Black Forest region and enjoy traditional Christmas carols on board.

2021 Departure Date Tour Code: EXVB NOV 23*, 27

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*This itinerary operates in reverse from Basel to Frankfurt. Please note, prices are per person based on a twin share (except Cat ES Single Stateroom).

5-Day Christmas in Southern France Day 1 UK – Nice/Marseille Avignon Day 2

Avignon

NEW

Day 3

Tarascon

Day 4

Arles

Day 5

Arles - Nice/Marseille – UK

Celebrate the festivities in true Provence style, as this itinerary takes you through medieval southern France. You’ll feast on traditional fayre and witness parades and folk dances, in picturesque settings.

2021 Departure Date Tour Code: EXAA DEC 1, 5*

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*This itinerary operates in reverse. Please note, prices are per person based on a twin share (except Cat ES Single Stateroom).

To book call FREE on 0800 270 7017 visit emeraldwaterways.co.uk or contact your local travel agent

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Combination river cruises If you can’t decide which magnificent part of Europe to explore next, we’ve designed four combination cruises, consisting of two itineraries that will complement each other greatly.

23-Day Rhine, Main & Danube

16-Day Treasures of the Danube

Amsterdam to Bucharest

Nuremberg to Bucharest

Tour code: EBBI

Tour code: EWNU

NETHERLANDS

Amsterdam

Nuremberg

GERMANY

Cologne

GERMANY

Rhine Gorge

Miltenberg Rüdesheim Bamberg Wertheim Nuremberg Würzburg Passau 21 Regensburg Dürnstein SLOVAKIA Bratislava Melk Vienna Budapest AUSTRIA

Munich

Regensburg Passau Dürnstein SLOVAKIA Linz Bratislava Melk Vienna Budapest AUSTRIA HUNGARY

Kalocsa Osijek

HUNGARY

Kalocsa

CROATIA

Kostolac

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Iron Gates

Belgrade

Kostolac

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SERBIA

Vidin

Veliko Tarnovo

SERBIA

Bucharest

1 Bucharest

Iron Gates

Belgrade

ROMANIA

Osijek

ROMANIA

CROATIA

Vidin

Giurgiu Rousse Arbanasi

Veliko Tarnovo

Giurgiu Rousse Arbanasi

BULGARIA

BULGARIA

Day 1 UK – Amsterdam Day 2 Amsterdam Cruising Day 3 Cologne Day 4 Rüdesheim Day 5 Miltenberg – Wertheim

Day 13 Bratislava Day 14 Budapest Day 15 Budapest Day 16 Kalocsa Day 17 Osijek Day 18 Belgrade Day 19 Donji Milanovac

Day 6 Würzburg

Day 20 Vidin

Day 7 Bamberg

Day 21 Rousse – Veliko Tarnovo – Arbanasi

Day 8 Nuremberg Day 9 Regensburg Day 10 Passau Day 11 Melk – Dürnstein

Day 1 UK – Munich – Nuremberg Day 2 Regensburg Day 3 Passau Day 4 Melk – Dürnstein Day 5 Vienna

Day 10 Osijek Day 11 Belgrade Day 12 Donji Milanovac Day 13 Vidin Day 14 Rousse – Veliko Tarnovo

Day 6 Bratislava

Day 15 Giurgiu – Bucharest

Day 7 Budapest

Day 16 Bucharest – UK

Day 8 Budapest Day 9 Kalocsa

Day 22 Giurgiu – Bucharest Day 23 Bucharest – UK

Day 12 Vienna

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Combining our Splendours of Europe (P.58) & Enchantment of Eastern Europe (P.52) itineraries

Combining our Danube Delights (P.44) & Enchantment of Eastern Europe (P.52) itineraries

From £6,345 per person

From £5,345 per person

For details of availability and our latest offers visit emeraldwaterways.co.uk

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15-Day Three Rivers Discovery

15-Day Rhine & Rhône

Porto to Arles

Amsterdam to Arles

Tour code: EFPC

Tour code: EWAR NETHERLANDS

Amsterdam 7

Cologne GERMANY Douro River

Porto

Koblenz

Beaune Chalon-Sur-Saône

Régua Pocinho Vega de Terrón Pinhão Salamanca

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7

PORTUGAL SPAIN

Mannheim

Saône River

Lyon Rhône River

Viviers Avignon Arles

FRANCE

Tournon FRANCE

Marseille

Beaune Chalon-sur-Saône Saône River

Lyon Rhône River

Viviers Avignon Arles

Day 1 UK – Porto Day 2 Porto – Pinhão Day 3 Pinhão – Vega de Terrón Day 4 Vega de Terrón – Salamanca Day 5 Pocinho – Régua Day 6 Régua Day 7 Porto

Day 9 Chalon-surSaône – Beaune Day 10 Lyon Day 11 Tournon Day 12 Viviers Day 13 Avignon Day 14 Arles Day 15 Arles – Marseille – UK

Day 8 Porto – Lyon

Day 1 UK – Amsterdam Day 2 Amsterdam Day 3 Cologne Day 4 Koblenz Day 5 Mannheim – Heidelberg Day 6 Kehl – Strasbourg Day 7 Breisach

Strasbourg Breisach

Heidelberg Kehl Black Forest Basel

SWITZERLAND

7

Tournon

Marseille

Day 9 Chalon-surSaône – Beaune Day 10 Lyon Day 11 Tournon Day 12 Viviers Day 13 Avignon Day 14 Arles Day 15 Arles – Marseille – UK

Day 8 Basel – Lyon

Combining our Secrets of the Douro (P.110) & Sensations of Lyon & Provence (P.100) itineraries

Combining our Jewels of the Rhine (P.70) & Sensations of Lyon & Provence (P.100) itineraries

From £5,295 per person

From £4,445 per person

To book call FREE on 0800 270 7017 visit emeraldwaterways.co.uk or contact your local travel agent

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River cruise information It’s important to us that you feel completely informed before you travel, so we’ve answered a selection of our frequently asked questions, including anything from water levels and deck plans, to clothing advice and travel insurance.

If we’ve missed something, please visit emeraldwaterways.co.uk/faq or call us on 0800 270 7017 and we’ll be happy to help. Or, if you think of something while you’re on board, our friendly crew will always be on hand to assist, day or night.

River Cruise Cover Your Emerald Waterways river cruise automatically includes peace of mind River Cruise Cover. This may be enacted in the event of a deviation to compensate you for any changes to your itinerary.

Emerald Waterways is committed to open and transparent communication. Should information about potential issues be available prior to your departure we will notify you and allow you to make an informed decision about your travel plans. Should the impact happen during your cruise, you will be notified by your Cruise Director on board that River Cruise Cover has been enacted. Once your cruise is complete, we will review the total number of days that were disrupted and provide you with a letter upon your return home with the amounts that can be claimed and details of the claims process.

We appreciate that you’ve invested a lot of time and funds for your holiday with us, so we want to ensure that we provide you with peace of mind when travelling with Emerald Waterways.

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Helpful information Water levels

Mobility

Cruise itineraries may be varied due to high or low water levels, flooding, lock closures, unscheduled vessel maintenance or for any other circumstances beyond our control. If we’re unable to continue sailing certain rivers due to water level problems, we’ll do everything we can to minimise the impact it has on your holiday and make alternative arrangements for the rest of the itinerary. This could mean arranging coach transfers, organising ship swaps, providing hotel accommodation or finding alternative attractions to visit - all of which are weather dependent.

Emerald Waterways welcomes disabled guests but wishes all guests to understand that limitations could exist on board and during shore excursions. The lifts on our ships service three out of four decks, with access to the Sun Deck only possible using stairs. Under appropriate circumstances guests are welcome to use collapsible wheelchairs on board. Many tours are conducted from coaches, so guests need to be able to climb up and down the stairs to board. Some shore excursions may require movement over cobblestones or up and down stairs; accordingly, guests with limited mobility will require the services of a responsible companion to be travelling with them, since crew availability is limited. If you have any medical, physical or other special needs, please contact our travel advisors for further information.

Sun Deck The Sun Deck operational hours may be limited due to the passage through low bridges or other restrictions by local authorities. This may mean that the deck is completely closed for a period of sailing time on certain rivers.

Double Docking In popular ports we will on occasion be required to dock next to other ships, which may mean accessing the shore via the Sun Deck, requiring you to ascend and descend stairs, this will not prevent you leaving the ship or your ability to get on and off.

Health & Vaccinations Health facilities, hygiene and disease risks vary worldwide. To ensure your safety throughout your cruise, seek advice regarding your specific health requirements as early as possible. Further information can be found in the Department of Health leaflet T7.1 (Health Advice for Travellers) available from the Department of Health on 0207 210 4850, via its website; dh.gov.uk and from most Post Offices. If you have any preexisting medical conditions or mobility difficulties, you should inform us at the time of booking.

On-board currency On board your ship, any accounts can be paid in cash in Euros or by credit or debit card.

Clothing We recommend casual and comfortable clothing - for sightseeing and walking tours you’ll need comfortable shoes. For the winter months, you’ll need a warm coat, gloves and water-resistant footwear. Dinner is an informal affair; relaxed evening wear is perfect. On certain evenings such as the Welcome and Farewell Dinners, you might like to dress up.

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi connection availability and speed will vary depending on where the ship is positioned and the number of users, Wi-Fi can be slow to use and there may be occasions when no signal is available.

Plug sockets and voltage On-board electricity is 220v and a European plug adaptor will be needed to use electrical items. All rooms have a hair dryer.

Travel Insurance We strongly advise you to take out adequate and appropriate travel insurance which includes cover against loss of deposit or cancellation fees. Please read your policy details carefully and take them with you on your cruise. It’s your responsibility to ensure that the cover you purchase is suitable and adequate for your needs and the cost of the holiday.

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DiscoverMORE If you’re looking to explore even more of the continent’s rich cultural tapestry, our extra-special DiscoverMORE excursions have been created specially to grant you rare insights that venture beyond the ordinary travel encounters.

Available at an additional cost, these optional tours compliment our extensive daily included tours as well as our EmeraldPLUS and EmeraldACTIVE programmes. We’d advise you to book before you travel to ensure you secure your place on your chosen activities, just look out for the DiscoverMORE icon across our itineraries.

Czech Republic continued Českỳ Krumlov Taste of Czechia

From €62 per person

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cesky Krumlov is famous for its Old Town, with its picturesque medieval centre is located in South Bohemia, Czech Republic.

Cobblestone streets wind past century's old townhouses, shops and cages.

Includes: Coach transfers • Local guide Please note: This tour happens at the same time as the included Passau walking tour and Salzburg excursion optional tour

Germany Kehl Excursion to Riquewihr

From €58 per person

Enjoy an orientation tour of the small French town of Riquewihr. Along the Alsace Wine Route, it has the nickname ‘the Gem of the Alsace Vineyards’. After your tour, you’ll have the opportunity to taste the wines of a local winery.

Includes: Coach transfer • Local guide • Wine tasting

Koblenz Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit

From €64 per person

Perched on a spectacular hill 300 foot above the Moselle Valley, you’ll find the old town of Cochem. Take a walking tour of the town including a guided visit of the magnificent Reichsburg Castle, boasting impressive views of the Moselle Valley.

Includes: Coach transfer • Local guide • Castle entrance

Nuremberg Gingerbread Cooking Demonstration

Rhine, Main, Moselle & Danube Rivers Austria Vienna Viennese Evening Concert

From €74 per person

Emerald Waterways invite you to a private concert exclusively for you to enjoy favourites such as the “Blue Danube Waltz” and the “Radetzky” March. A complimentary glass of sparkling wine on arrival adds to the special occasion.

Includes: Coach transfer • Concert ticket • Glass of sparkling wine

Schönbrunn Palace

From €57 per person

The former summer residence of the Habsburg Empire is considered one of the most beautiful Baroque palaces in Europe. Follow our local expert and hear the fascinating tales surrounding this UNESCO World Heritage-listed cultural icon.

Includes: Coach transfer • Local guide • Entrance

Tour of Salzburg

From €62 per person

A full day tour to the birthplace of Mozart and the picturesque setting for the theatrical masterpiece The Sound of Music. Your guide will showcase the highlights of this unique city with all its Baroque architecture and Alpine charm.

Includes: Coach transfer • Local guide

From €43 per person

In Germany, gingerbread biscuits have become a long-standing feature of Christmas markets, often taking on various shapes. It is believed that this delicious sweet treat descends from medieval European culinary traditions but, in Nuremberg, you’ll have the opportunity to learn traditional German techniques during a cooking demonstration with a local chef. Witness the preparation that goes into it, before tasting them for yourself. Known as Lebkuchen, thought to originate from the German ‘leben’, meaning ‘life’, you’ll not only learn some additional baking skills, but you’ll be taught about the history of Nuremberg. A truly wonderful experience into traditional Germany, this excellent excursion is sure to put a festive spring in your step.

Includes: Coach transfer • Local chef • Tasting

Passau Bavaria Live

From €44 per person

Until today "Wirtshaus" culture is very lively. Sitting together, eating and drinking together, making music together and having fun together - that is part of everyday life in Bavaria. A local will inform the guests about the 800-year-old history of Passau beer and introduce them to the Bavarian Taverne traditions in an entertaining way. This includes snuffing tobacco, finger hooks, lifting beer stein and a few more surprises.

Includes: Local guide • Entertainment & Beer

Regensburg

Tastes of Vienna

From €49 per person

Vienna is known for its culture and delicious pastries. Enjoy a tour where you will learn more about the food culture in the city of Waltz.

Includes: Coach transfer • Local guide • Tasting

Belgium

Visit to a local brewery

From €57 per person

We visit one of the many local breweries in Regensburg, to see where Germany’s much-loved beer is brewed. You’ll see how traditional brewery techniques have merged with latest industry technology before having the opportunity to taste various beers for yourself.

Includes: Beer tasting • Expert guide

Würzburg

Antwerp Ruben's Museum and Cathedral Tour

Please enquire for cost

Excursion to Rothenburg

From €58 per person

Walking tour of Antwerp old town- entrance of the main Cathedral to admire Ruben's artworks before heading to Ruben's House's where an art historian will be guiding through the Museum.

The best-preserved medieval town in Germany, walk the wall that encircles Rothenburg, climb to the top of the town hall tower and admire the beautiful Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque houses and fountains.

Includes: Coach transfer • Entrance to the Cathedral • Entrance to Reuben's house

Includes: Coach transfer • Local guide • Local sausage tasting Please note: This DiscoverMORE operates at the same time as included excursions.

Czech Republic

Hungary

Prague Taste of Czechia

From €36 per person

On your guided tour you will learn all about the great variety of Czech wines. A short walk from your hotel will take you through some of the city’s interesting hidden corners before arriving at a local restaurant in a building dating back to 14th century. Meet your sommelier and enjoy a welcome drink of Czech sparkling wine followed by a selection of red, white and rose wines all accompanied by traditional charcuterie and cheeses carefully selected to complement each glass.

Budapest Jewish Heritage Tour Includes: Coach transfer • Local guide Please note: The Jewish heritage tour will be replaced by a tour of Szentendre on Friday & Saturday Please note: This excursion happens at the same time as the DiscoverMORE Jewish Heritage tour.

Includes: Coach transfers • Local guide • Wine tasting Please note: This tour is only for passengers on the Prague (city) extension

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From €46 per person

Discover the city’s Jewish heritage on a guided tour with a local expert. You’ll learn about significant events from history which have shaped Budapest’s culture.

For more information on our DiscoverMORE excursions CLICK HERE

Excursion to Szentendre

France continued From €32 per person

Our tour takes you to the picturesque village of Szentendre. Explore the cobblestone streets and experience a Mediterranean atmosphere that lots of artists come to find inspiration and work here. The coach takes you from the ship to Szentendre. The old city centre of Szentendre is a pedestrian area, taking you to the beginning of the pedestrian zone and that’s where your walking tour starts.

Szentendre is a small town on the Danube River, north of the capital, Budapest. It’s known for its baroque architecture, churches, colourful houses and narrow, cobbled streets. The main square, Fő Tér, and the alleyways around it are lined with art galleries, museums and shops.

Includes: Coach transfer • Local guide • Entrance to Micro Museum Please note: This excursion happens at the same time as the DiscoverMORE Jewish Heritage tour.

From €48 per person

Northwest of the Netherlands, just outside Amsterdam, the charming town of Haarlem is yours to discover. Once home to many a Dutch artist, including Frans Hals, this compact community provides a wonderful insight into quintessential Holland. Enjoy a guided tour of this hidden gem, a sightseer’s paradise, where the cobbled streets, ancient architecture and bustling social scene has been attracting visitors from all over the world for years. After your guided tour, indulge in a beer tasting session in an old converted church just outside the medieval town centre.

Includes: Coach transfers • Local guide • Beer tasting

From €58 per person

Learn about one of the most popular forms of earthenware in the Netherlands, Delft pottery, during a visit to a functioning factory. Hear about how the local people maintain this rich tradition, dating back to the 1500s.

Includes: Coach transfers • Local guide • Entrance

From €29 per person

The home of opera, ballet and drama, tour the backstage area, the dressing room, make up rooms and costumes areas. Stand on the stage as the professionals do, and enjoy a concert at the end, given by two singers in the Museum Area.

Includes: Coach transfer • Tour guide • Entrance • Glass of sparkling wine

Switzerland

From €21 per person

Join your tour director on a walking tour to the local market often frequented by locals. You will have the opportunity to learn about some French culinary traditions as well as taste some of the region's best and most authentic ingredients.

Retro car tour of Paris

From €91 per person

Today, embark on an adventure by sidecar from your hotel through Paris, where you will experience some of the main sites of the City of Lights.

Includes: Side car ride • Local guide

Douro River Portugal Excursion to Sintra

From €54 per person

Just north of Lisbon, enjoy a guided tour of Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site which dates back to Moorish times, including a tour of Sintra Palace.

Includes: Coach transfer • Local guide • Sintra Palace entrance Please note: This tour can only be done by passengers on the Lisbon (city extension) + cruise

From €49 per person

Enjoy an unguided visit to Mount Rigi, one of the most iconic mountains in central Switzerland. Take a train to the top and a cable car back down the mountain.

Includes: Train to the top + cable car Please note: This tour can only operate on the Lucerne / Zurich (city extension) + cruise

From €38 per person

Canada do Inferno is located on the left bank of the Côa, in the municipality and parish of Vila Nova de Foz Côa. The tour begins at the Côa Museum. Board your jeep and drive to the area where the abandoned Côa dam was being built, and onwards through a landscape marked by the construction work that determined the recent history of the Côa rock art. The final part of the tour is on foot.

Includes: Coach transfer - Guide - 4x4 tour

Porto Taylors Port Wine tour

Lucerne

From €38 per person

Established over three centuries ago in 1692, Taylor’s is one of the oldest of the founding Port houses. It is dedicated entirely to the production of Port wine and in particular to its finest styles. Enjoy a tour of the wine cellars with a Taylor’s guide.

The tour takes the visitor through cathedral-like cellars which house gigantic, ancient wooden vats and over 1,500 casks of Ports.

Following the tour, move to a tasting room and enjoy three delicious premium Ports styles Includes: Coach transfer - Guide - Tasting

Rhône & Saône Rivers

Please note: This tour happens at the same time as Visit to Quinta da Aveleda

France

Visit to Quinta da Aveleda

Avignon From €49 per person

The UNESCO World Heritage-listed aqueduct is technically and architecturally impressive. Marvel at the three-level, 48-metre-high Roman structure, which served as an aqueduct until the 6th century, transporting 20,000m3 of water a day.

Includes: Coach transfers • Guide • Entrance to Pont du Gard site & museum

Classical Concert

Tastes of Paris

Archaeological Tour 4x4 Coa Museum

Belgrade

Guided Tour of the Pont du Gard

Paris

Pocinho

Serbia

Train & cable car ride to Mt. Rigi & Weggis

Includes: Coach transfers • Local guide

Lisbon

Rotterdam

National Opera Theatre tour

From €49 per person

Please note: This tour cannot be offered when falling on a Monday due to market closure. Alternative tour will be offered instead.

Amsterdam

Delft Pottery factory visit

Visit to Saint Paul de Vence

Embark on a guided tour of this medieval town, including the Colombe d’Or hotel and restaurant, the houses of James Baldwin and Marc Chagall, as well as the 13th century Collegiate church. Afterwards, admire the views of the Côte d’Azur.

Includes: Local guide • Tasting

Netherlands Haarlem Discovery Visit

Nice

From €74 per person

During your time in Avignon, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a wonderful evening classical concert within the halls of one of the Provençal city’s churches, and just a short stroll from your Star-Ship.

Includes: Concert entry

From €34 per person

Explore the fairy-tale like property of Quinta Aveleda, a renowned sparkling wine producer set on an estate boasting incredible gardens. A highlight of this tour are the enchanting gardens.

Includes: Coach transfer - Guide - Tasting Please note: This tour happens at the same time as Taylors Port Wine Tour

Régua Visit to Mateus Manor House

From €38 per person

Built in the 18th century, Mateus Manor House is one of the finest representations of Baroque architecture in Portugal. Consisting of the main house, the gardens, a winery and a chapel, you may recognise these wonderful dwellings from the label of Portugal’s famous rosé wine Includes: Coach transfer • Local guide • Entrance to palace

Lyon Excursion to Pérouges

From €39 per person

Overlooking the Ain river valley, this medieval walled town thrives on its wine and weaving industries. Explore from the upper gate to the 15th century church, passing the 33-metre-deep well and the Maison du Sergent de Justice.

Includes: Coach transfers • Local guide

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Please note - All details and prices ‘From’ are correct at the time of going to print. DiscoverMORE excursions are subject to availability and may not take place if minimum attendees are not met. Emerald Waterways reserve the right to change or cancel DiscoverMORE excursions at any time.

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Star-Ship cabin plans

Owner's One-Bedroom Suite

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Our Owner’s One-Bedroom Suites boast their very own bedroom which closes off from the rest of the suite. A separate lounge area and outdoor balcony, complete with open-air system, allows you to enjoy the views of your surroundings whatever the weather.

These suites also include a selection of special features including a spacious bathroom, walk-in wardrobe and Nespresso™ machine. Your complimentary mini-bar is restocked daily and, so you can keep up-to-date with the latest news, you’ll have an iPad to use throughout your cruise. In order to offer you a more intimate dining experience, you can also order a continental breakfast, pre-dinner canapés and after-dinner sweet treats to enjoy in the privacy of your suite.

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Between 285ft2 (26.5m2) and 315ft2 (29.3m2) Outdoor private balcony with open-air system Separate bedroom and lounge area Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds Pillow menu En-suite bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries, hair dryer, on-board complimentary bathrobes and slippers Walk-in wardrobe Complimentary in-suite mini- bar, restocked daily with wine, beer and soft drinks Complimentary Nespresso™ machine Continental breakfast, pre-dinner canapés and after-dinner sweet treats served in your suite Four items of laundry per day Invite to dinner at the Captain’s Table Complimentary water, restocked daily Complimentary Wi-Fi Use of an iPad Flat screen TV and infotainment system Individual climate control Personal safe Umbrella Telephone Walking sticks

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^On board Emerald Radiance, the layout of each Owner’s One-Bedroom Suite differs, visit emeraldwaterways.co.uk/star-ships

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Emerald Riverview Suite

Your Riverview Suite

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Guests sailing Portugal’s Douro on board Emerald Radiance will have the opportunity to book our Riverview Suite. Thoughtfully located at the back of the Star-Ship, floor-to-ceiling windows and our innovative indoor balcony system offers endless views of the magnificent locations that line the riverbanks, at any time of day.

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At 300ft² (27.9m²), the size and layout of this wonderful suite is unique to the ship and features most of the fantastic inclusions you’d expect from the Owner’s One-Bedroom Suite. Enjoy hotel-style beds, a pillow menu, a Nespresso™ machine and a complimentary in-suite mini-bar.

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300ft2 (27.9m2) Private balcony with open-air system Separate bedroom and lounge area Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds Pillow menu En-suite bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries, hair dryer, on board complimentary bathrobes and slippers Walk-in wardrobe Complimentary in-suite mini-bar, restocked daily with wine, beer and soft drinks Complimentary Nespresso™ machine Continental breakfast, pre-dinner canapés and after-dinner sweet treats served in your suite Four items of laundry per day Invite to dinner at the Captain’s Table Complimentary water, restocked daily Complimentary Wi-Fi Use of an iPad Flat screen TV and infotainment system Individual climate control Personal safe Umbrella Telephone Walking sticks

Bedside table Walk in Wardrobe

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Important Information: The cabin and deck plans, sizes and photographs are an indication only and are subject to variation.

To book call FREE on 0800 270 7017 visit emeraldwaterways.co.uk or contact your local travel agent

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STAR-SHIP CABIN PLANS

Emerald Grand Balcony Suite CAT S

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Each of our Grand Balcony Suites features a number of fantastic inclusions, such as an in-suite Nespresso™ machine for that added home comfort, so that you can relax with a hot beverage at any time, day or night. You’ll also have the option to order a delicious continental breakfast to enjoy on the balcony. And, for the perfect start and finish to your evening meal, you can enjoy pre-dinner canapés and after-dinner sweet treats courtesy of your exclusive room service, which is included in the price of your suite.

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Between 207ft2 (19.3m2) and 210ft2 (19.5m2) Outdoor private balcony with open-air system Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds Pillow menu En-suite bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries, hair dryer, on-board complimentary bathrobes and slippers Mini-bar Complimentary Nespresso™ machine Continental breakfast, pre-dinner canapés and after-dinner sweet treats served in your suite Two items of laundry per day Complimentary water, restocked daily Complimentary Wi-Fi Flat screen TV and infotainment system Individual climate control Personal safe Umbrella Telephone Walking sticks

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Please note: Cabin 316 on the Rhine, Main, Danube and Moselle and cabin 308 on the Rhône and Saône have a slightly varied cabin layout.

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Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite CAT P

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Your Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

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These spectacular suites showcase our revolutionary indoor balcony design. With the touch of a button, the upper part of the suite’s floor-to-ceiling window drops down to unveil uninterrupted views of the stunning scenery.

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You’ll also find a mini-fridge, complimentary Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV and infotainment system, a safe for your valuables and plenty of storage.

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Between 160ft2 (14.9m2) and 180ft2 (16.7m2) Indoor balcony with open-air system Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds En-suite bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries, hair dryer, on-board complimentary bathrobes and slippers Mini-bar Complimentary water, restocked daily Complimentary Wi-Fi Flat screen TV and infotainment system Individual climate control Personal safe Umbrella Telephone Walking sticks

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Important Information: The cabin and deck plans, sizes and photographs are an indication only and are subject to variation.

To book call FREE on 0800 270 7017 visit emeraldwaterways.co.uk or contact your local travel agent

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Emerald Stateroom CAT D

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Emerald Single Stateroom

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Bigger than the average standard staterooms on European rivers, an Emerald Stateroom provides excellent value for money.

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Between 153ft2 (14.3m2) and 170ft2 (15.8m2) Picture window Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds En-suite bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries, hair dryer, on-board complimentary bathrobes and slippers Mini-bar Complimentary water, restocked daily Complimentary Wi-Fi Flat screen TV and infotainment system Individual climate control Personal safe Umbrella Telephone Picture window Walking sticks

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Between 105ft2 (9.8m2) and 117ft2 (10.9m2) Picture window Deluxe single bed En-suite Bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries, hair dryer, on-board complimentary bathrobes and slippers Mini-bar Complimentary water, restocked daily Complimentary Wi-Fi Flat screen TV and infotainment system Individual climate control Personal safe Umbrella Telephone Picture window Walking sticks

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Our Star-Ships on the Danube, Moselle, Rhine & Rhone offer two Emerald Single Staterooms featuring a picture window and a wealth of quality facilities.

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Danube, Rhine, Main & Moselle deck plans Emerald Sky & Emerald Star Built: 2014

Sun Deck

Length: 443ft (135m)

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Important Information: On Emerald Sky and Emerald Star, cabin 202 has modified entry, bathroom configuration with personal assistance fittings and has no decked area with table and chairs. The cabin and deck plans, sizes and photographs are an indication only and are subject to variation. ^ Due to safety, the Sun Deck will be closed when travelling under low bridges. * Cabin 316 has a slightly varied layout.

To book call FREE on 0800 270 7017 visit emeraldwaterways.co.uk or contact your local travel agent

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Danube, Rhine, Main & Moselle deck plans Emerald Dawn, Emerald Sun & Emerald Luna Built: 2015 & 2020

Sun Deck

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309 307 305 303 301 331 329 327 325 323 321 319 317 315 311 309 307 305 303 301 331 329 327 325 323 321 319 317 315 311 309 307 305 303 301 331 329 327 325 323 321 319 317 315 311 309 307 305 303 301 331 329 327 325 323 321 319 317 315 311 238 236 234 232 230 228 226 224 222 220 218 216 214 212 210 208 206 204 202 238 236 234 232 230 228 226 224 222 220 218 216 214 212 210 208 206 204 202 238 236 234 232 230 228 226 224 222 220 218 216 214 212 210 208 206 204 202 13 238 236 234 232 230 228 226 224 222 220 218 216 214 212 210 208 206 204 202 234233 232231 230229 228227 224223 222221 220219218 216217214215212211210209 208 206 204 236235 202201 226225 238237 207 205 203

Vista Deck

237 235 233 231 229 227 225 223 221 219 237 235 233 231 229 227 225 223 221 219 235 233 231 229 227 225 223 221 219 14 237 237 235 233 231 229 227 225 223 221 219

Cabin Categories

1 2

Size ft (m ) 2

2

Owner's One-Bedroom Suite

315ft2 (29.3m2)

3

CAT S

Grand Balcony Suite*

210ft (19.5m )

4

CAT A

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

180ft2 (16.7m2)

5

Size ft2 (m2)

6

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

180ft2 (16.7m2)

7

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

180ft2 (16.7m2)

8

CAT SA

2

Vista Deck CAT B CAT C

10

11

2

Riviera Deck

Size ft2 (m2)

CAT D

Emerald Stateroom

162ft2 (15m2)

CAT E

Emerald Stateroom

162ft2 (15m2)

CAT ES

Emerald Single Stateroom

9

15

217 215 211 209 207 205 203 201 217 215 211 209 207 205 203 201 217 215 211 209 207 205 203 201 12 217 215 211 209 207 205 203 201 118 116 114 112 110 108 106 104 102 100 118 116 114 112 110 108 106 104 102 100 118 116 114 112 110 108 106 104 102 100 118 116 114 112 110 108 106 104 102 100 16 118 116119114117112115110 111108109 106107 104105102103 100101 119 117 115 111 109 107 105 103 101 11 119 117 115 111 109 107 105 103 101 119 117 115 111 109 107 105 103 101 119 117 115 111 109 107 105 103 101

Riviera Deck

Horizon Deck

11

Sun Deck with Deck Chairs^ Navigation Bridge Sky Barbecue Golf Putting Green Games Area Retractable Glass Roof Walking Track Daytime Pool & Bar/Evening Cinema

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

The Terrace Horizon Bar & Lounge Lift Reception Wellness Area Fitness Area Reflections Restaurant Hairdresser

117ft2 (10.9m2)

Balcony Balcony Balcony Bedroom

Bathroom Bedroom

Bedroom

Bedroom Bedroom

Lounge Bathroom

Entry

Entry

Bathroom

Bathroom

Entry

Bathroom

Entry

Owner’s One-Bedroom Suite

Grand Balcony Suite

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Emerald Stateroom

Emerald Single Stateroom

315ft2 (29.3m2) CAT SA

210ft2 (19.5m2) CAT S

180ft2 (16.7m2) CAT A CAT B CAT C

162ft2 (15m2) CAT D CAT E

117ft2 (10.9m2) CAT ES

Important Information: The cabin and deck plans, sizes and photographs are an indication only and are subject to variation. ^ Due to safety, the Sun Deck will be closed when travelling under low bridges. * Cabin 316 has a slightly varied layout.

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Danube, Rhine, Main & Moselle deck plans Emerald Destiny Built: 2017

Sun Deck

Length: 443ft (135m)

6

Guests: 180

4

Cabins: 91

5

1

Crew Members: 51

3

2

7

Horizon Deck

340 338 336 334 332 330 328 326 324 322 320 318 316 314 312 310 308 306 304 302 340 338 336 334 332 330 328 326 324 322 320 318 316 314 312 310 308 306 304 302 340 338 336 334 332 330 328 326 324 322 320 318 316 314 312 310 308 306 304 302 340 338 336 334 332 330 328 326 324 322 320 318 316 314 312 310 308 306 304 302 338329 336327 334325 332323 330321 326317 324315 322311320 318309 340331 328319 316 314 307 312 310 305 308 306 303 304 302 301

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309 307 305 303 301 331 329 327 325 323 321 319 317 315 311 309 307 305 303 301 331 329 327 325 323 321 319 317 315 311 309 307 305 303 301 331 329 327 325 323 321 319 317 315 311 309 307 305 303 301 331 329 327 325 323 321 319 317 315 311 238 236 234 232 230 228 226 224 222 220 218 216 214 212 210 208 206 204 202 238 236 234 232 230 228 226 224 222 220 218 216 214 212 210 208 206 204 202 238 236 234 232 230 228 226 224 222 220 218 216 214 212 210 208 206 204 202 13 238 236 234 232 230 228 226 224 222 220 218 216 214 212 210 208 206 204 202 234233 232231 230229 228227 224223 222221 220219218 216217214215212211210209 208 206 204 236235 226225 238237 202201 207 205 203

Vista Deck

237 235 233 231 229 227 225 223 221 219 237 235 233 231 229 227 225 223 221 219 235 233 231 229 227 225 223 221 219 14 237 237 235 233 231 229 227 225 223 221 219

Cabin Categories

1 2

Size ft (m ) 2

2

Owner's One-Bedroom Suite

315ft2 (29.3m2)

3

CAT S

Grand Balcony Suite*

210ft (19.5m )

4

CAT A

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

180ft2 (16.7m2)

5

Size ft2 (m2)

6

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

180ft2 (16.7m2)

7

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

180ft2 (16.7m2)

8

CAT SA

2

Vista Deck CAT B CAT C

10

11

2

Riviera Deck

Size ft2 (m2)

CAT D

Emerald Stateroom

162ft2 (15m2)

CAT E

Emerald Stateroom

162ft2 (15m2)

CAT ES

Emerald Single Stateroom

9

15

217 215 211 209 207 205 203 201 217 215 211 209 207 205 203 201 217 215 211 209 207 205 203 201 12 217 215 211 209 207 205 203 201 118 116 114 112 110 108 106 104 102 100 118 116 114 112 110 108 106 104 102 100 118 116 114 112 110 108 106 104 102 100 118 116 114 112 110 108 106 104 102 100 16 118 116119114117112115110 111108109 106107 104105102103 100101 119 117 115 111 109 107 105 103 101 11 119 117 115 111 109 107 105 103 101 119 117 115 111 109 107 105 103 101 119 117 115 111 109 107 105 103 101

Riviera Deck

Horizon Deck

11

Sun Deck with Deck Chairs^ Navigation Bridge Sky Barbecue Golf Putting Green Games Area Retractable Glass Roof Walking Track Daytime Pool & Bar/Evening Cinema

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

The Terrace Horizon Bar & Lounge Lift Reception Wellness Area Fitness Area Reflections Restaurant Hairdresser

117ft2 (10.9m2)

Balcony Balcony Balcony Bedroom

Bathroom Bedroom

Bedroom

Bedroom Bedroom

Lounge Bathroom

Entry

Entry

Bathroom

Bathroom

Entry

Bathroom

Entry

Entry

Owner’s One-Bedroom Suite

Grand Balcony Suite

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Emerald Stateroom

Emerald Single Stateroom

315ft2 (29.3m2) CAT SA

210ft2 (19.5m2) CAT S

180ft2 (16.7m2) CAT A CAT B CAT C

162ft2 (15m2) CAT D CAT E

117ft2 (10.9m2) CAT ES

Important Information: The cabin and deck plans, sizes and photographs are an indication only and are subject to variation. ^ Due to safety, the Sun Deck will be closed when travelling under low bridges. * Cabin 316 has a slightly varied layout.

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STAR-SHIP DECK PLANS

Rhône & Saône deck plans Emerald Liberté Built: 2017

Sun Deck

Length: 361ft (110m)

6

Guests: 132

4

Cabins: 67

5

Crew Members: 53

1

3

2

7

Horizon Deck

330 328 326 324 322 320 318 316 314 312 310 308 306 304 302 330 328 326 324 322 320 318316 316 314312 312 310 308 306 304 302 330 328 326 324 322 320 318 314 310 308 306 304 302 330 328 326 324 322 320 308 306 304 302 330 328 326 324 322 320 318318 316316 314314 312312 310310 308 306 304 302

11

8

Vista Deck

228 226 224 222 220 218 216 214 212 210 208 206 204 202 228 226 224 222 220 218 216214 214 212 210 208 206 204 202 228 226 224 222 220 218 216 212 210 208 206 204 202 228 226 224 222 220 208 206 204 202 228 226 224 222 220 218218 216216 214214 212212 210210 208 206 204 202 227 225 223 221 219 217 215 211 209 207 205 203 201 14 227 227 225 223 221219 219217 217215 215 211 209 207 205 203 201 225 223 221 211 209 207 205 203 201 227 225 223 209 207 205 203 227 225 223 221221 219219 217217 215215 211211 209 207 205 203 201201

Riviera Deck

15 12

11

1 2

Size ft (m ) 2

2

Owner's One-Bedroom Suite

315ft2 (29.3m2)

3

CAT S

Grand Balcony Suite*

207ft (19.3m )

4

CAT A

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

170ft2 (15.8m2)

5

Size ft2 (m2)

6

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

170ft2 (15.8m2)

7

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

170ft2 (15.8m2)

8

2

Vista Deck CAT C

11

111 109 107 105 103 101 111109 109 107 105 103 101 111 107 105 103 101 109 111111 109 107107 105105 103103 101101

Horizon Deck

CAT B

9

112 110 108 106 104 102 10016 112110 110108 108 106 104 102 100 112 106 104 102 100 108 106 104 100 112112 110110 108 106 104 102102 100

Cabin Categories CAT SA

10

325 323 321 319 317 315 311 309 307 305 303 301 325 323 321319 319 317315 315311 311 309 307 305 303 303 301 301 325 323 321 317 309 307 305 325 323 309 307 305 303 325 323 321321 319319 317317 315315 311311 309 307 305 303 301301

Riviera Deck

2

13

Sun Deck with Deck Chairs^ Navigation Bridge Sky Barbecue Golf Putting Green Games Area Retractable Glass Roof Walking Track Daytime Pool & Bar/Evening Cinema

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

The Terrace Horizon Bar & Lounge Lift Reception Wellness Area Fitness Area Reflections Restaurant Hairdresser

Size ft2 (m2)

CAT D

Emerald Stateroom

170ft2 (15.8m2)

CAT E

Emerald Stateroom

170ft2 (15.8m2)

CAT ES

Emerald Single Stateroom

105ft2 (9.8m2)

Balcony Balcony Balcony Bedroom

Bathroom Bedroom

Bedroom

Bedroom Bedroom

Lounge Bathroom

Entry

Entry

Bathroom

Bathroom

Entry

Bathroom

Entry

Owner’s One-Bedroom Suite

Grand Balcony Suite

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Emerald Stateroom

Emerald Single Stateroom

315ft2 (29.3m2) CAT SA

207ft2 (19.3m2) CAT S

170ft2 (15.8m2) CAT A CAT B CAT C

170ft2 (15.8m2) CAT D CAT E

105ft2 (10.9m2)

Important Information: The cabin and deck plans, sizes and photographs are an indication only and are subject to variation. ^ Due to safety, the Sun Deck will be closed when travelling under low bridges. * Cabin 308 has a slightly varied layout.

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Douro deck plans Emerald Radiance Built: 2017

Length: 292ft (89m)

Guests: 112

Sun Deck

1

Cabins: 56

5

3

Crew Members: 37

2

4

Horizon Deck

324

322

320 318 316 314 312 310 308 306 304 302

8 325

Vista Deck

323

321

319

317

315

311

309 307 305 303 301

222

220 218

216 214

212 210 208 206 204 202

223

221

217

211

219

215

Riviera Deck

209

6

7 9

8

12

207 205 203 201

110

108 106 104

102

10 8

109

107 105 103

Cabin Categories

101

1

Horizon Deck

Size ft (m ) 2

2

2

CAT RA

Emerald Riverview Suite

300ft2 (27.9m2)

3

CAT SA

Owner's One-Bedroom Suite

285ft (26.5m )

4

2

2

CAT P

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

170ft2 (15.8m2)

5

CAT A

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

160ft2 (14.9m2)

6

Vista Deck

11

Sun Deck with Deck Chairs^ Navigation Bridge Sky Barbecue Walking Track Spa-style Serenity Pool The Terrace

7 8 9 10 11 12

Horizon Bar & Lounge Lift Reception Wellness Area/Hairdresser Fitness Area Reflections Restaurant

Size ft2 (m2)

CAT R

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

188ft2 (17.5m2)

CAT B

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

160ft2 (14.9m2)

CAT C

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

160ft2 (14.9m2)

Riviera Deck

Size ft2 (m2)

CAT D

Emerald Stateroom

170ft2 (15.8m2)

CAT E

Emerald Stateroom

160ft2 (14.9m2)

CAT F

Emerald Stateroom

153ft2 (14.3m2) Balcony

Bedroom

Bedroom

Lounge Lounge Bedroom

Bathroom Entry

Bathroom

Bedroom Bathroom

Entry

Bathroom

Entry

Entry

Emerald Riverview Suite

Owner’s One-Bedroom Suite

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Emerald Stateroom

300ft2 (27.9m2) CAT RA

285ft2 (26.5m2) CAT SA

188ft2 (17.5m2) - 160ft2 (14.9m2)

153ft2 (14.3m2) - 170ft2 (15.8m2)

CAT P

CAT A

CAT R

CAT B

CAT C

CAT D

CAT E

CAT F

Important Information: The cabin and deck plans, sizes and photographs are an indication only and are subject to variation. ^ Due to safety, the Sun Deck will be closed when travelling under low bridges.

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Booking conditions Important: The following terms and conditions together with the general information contained in our tour brochure form the basis of your contract with Scenic Tours (UK) Ltd, 4 Piccadilly Place, Manchester, UK, M1 3BN company number 05770868. Please read them carefully as they set out our respective rights and obligations and in particular note that: • If for any reason you cancel your holiday, cancellation charges will apply and may be up to 100% of the booking cost. We may also cancel your booking; • You may make amendments to your booking but there will be a charge for this and we can change your booking where it is necessary for us to do so; • You should take out travel insurance that is appropriate to your needs; • We provide financial security as required by The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 for package holidays through our membership with ABTA (membership number: Y6328) and for flight inclusive holidays our ATOL membership (number 9294); • Some of the flights and flight-inclusive holidays on this website are financially protected by the ATOL scheme.

But ATOL protection does not apply to all holiday and travel services listed on this website. This website will provide you with information on the protection that applies in the case of each holiday and travel service offered before you make your booking. If you do not receive an ATOL Certificate then the booking will not be ATOL protected. Please see out booking conditions for information, or for more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to: www.caa.co.uk • We are responsible for your package holiday subject to the terms of these Booking Conditions and will pay you compensation when appropriate.

By asking us to confirm your booking, we are entitled to assume that you have had the opportunity to read and have read these booking conditions and agree to them.

Except where otherwise stated, these booking conditions only apply to tour arrangements (including pre and post tour accommodation, activities and other services) which you book with us and pay for before departure and which we agree to make, provide or perform (as applicable) as part of our contract with you. All references in these booking conditions to “holiday”, “booking”, “cruise”, “tour” or “arrangements” mean such tour arrangements unless otherwise stated. In these booking conditions, “you” and “your” means all persons named on the booking (including anyone who is added or substituted at a later date) or any of them as the context requires. “We”, “us” and “our” means Scenic Tours Europe Limited.

We are a Member of ABTA. When you book with an ABTA Member you can expect high service standards, fair terms of trading and accurate information. ABTA’s strict joining criteria for Members, code of conduct, customer helpline and approved ADR scheme to resolve complaints are all there to give you confidence and peace of mind when booking your travel arrangements.

For more information see www.abta.com.

Bookings 1. We are a Member of ABTA. When you book with an ABTA Member you can expect high service standards, fair terms of trading and accurate information. ABTA’s strict joining criteria for Members, code of conduct, customer helpline and approved ADR scheme to resolve complaints are all there to give you confidence and peace of mind when booking your travel arrangements. For more information see www.abta.com.

2. We welcome passengers with medical conditions or disabilities. If you or any member of your party has any medical condition, pregnancy, or disability which may affect your tour or has any special requirements as a result of any medical condition, pregnancy, or disability (including any which affect the booking process), it is very important that you tell us of the condition and of any medical or mobility equipment you will need in writing before you confirm your booking so that we can assist you in considering the suitability of the arrangements and/or making the booking. We reserve the right to refuse to carry any person whenever we are prevented from doing so because of any applicable safety requirements or where we are unable to accommodate their needs in a safe or operationally feasible manner. Elevators may not access all decks and cabins and bathrooms may have

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significant thresholds and cabin doors which limit access.

In addition some activities either on-board the ship or onshore at all ports may be unsuitable for those with reduced mobility. You must also notify us of any changes or deterioration in the disability or medical condition or development of any disability or medical condition after booking. We further reserve the right to cancel your booking and impose cancellation charges if we are not fully advised of any relevant disability or medical condition at the time the booking is made and/or promptly notified of any development, change or deterioration occurring after booking and where we are unable to properly accommodate you. In the event that you require assistance with embarking or disembarking as a result of your reduced mobility or disability, please advise us at the time of booking and in any event no later than 48 hours before the assistance is required. Please also note that assistance is not always available when embarking or disembarking at all ports of call. Any passenger affected by a disability, or medical condition must ensure they have notified this to their travel insurers and that their insurance it is suitable for their needs.

3. The operation of all tours is conditional on us securing the minimum number of bookings required to operate the tour and to ensure an enjoyable group atmosphere.

Where sufficient numbers cannot be achieved, we reserve the right to cancel or change a scheduled tour. We will endeavour to make any decision to cancel or significantly change a tour no less than 60 days prior to the scheduled departure date of the tour but in any event will notify you no less than 20 days (7 days for tours lasting less than 7 days in duration) prior to the departure date of the tour.

4. If you have any special requests (including dietary requirements) you must notify us in writing at the time of booking. Please note special requests cannot be guaranteed. Failure to meet any special request will not be a breach of contract by us. Confirmation that a special request has been noted or passed on to the supplier of any service(s) or the inclusion of the special request on your confirmation invoice or any other documentation is not confirmation that the request will be met. Unless and until specifically confirmed by us in writing, all special requests are subject to availability. We cannot accept any conditional bookings, i.e. any booking which is specified to be conditional on the fulfilment of a particular request.

All such bookings will be treated as “standard” bookings subject to the above provisions on special requests.

Payment 5. To secure a booking, you must pay the applicable deposit of a minimum of £750 per person or full payment if booking 120 days or less before the start of the cruise. The deposit or full payment, as applicable, must be received by us at the time of making the booking to ensure a place on the tour is held. Bookings will be automatically cancelled if the applicable deposit or full payment, is not received by us at the time of booking and we will have no further liability to you. Any accommodation, sightseeing or flights we book for you which are separate to those stated in your itinerary are not included in the deposit or tour price. An extra payment will be required to cover the costs of these additional services 6. Deposits are non-transferable and non-refundable except as expressly set out in these terms and conditions.

We therefore recommend that you have adequate insurance to cover this.

7. The balance of the tour price must be received by us no less than120 days prior to the start of your tour. If we do not receive all payments due (including any surcharge where applicable) in full and on time, we are entitled to assume that you wish to cancel your booking. In this case, we will be entitled to keep all deposits paid or due at that date. If we do not cancel straight away because you have promised to make payment, you must pay the cancellation charges shown in these terms and conditions depending on the date we reasonably treat your booking as cancelled.

8. Except for flight inclusive bookings, all monies you pay to one of our authorised travel agents for your holiday with us will be held by the agent on your behalf until a contract between us comes into existence. After that point, your agent will hold the monies on our behalf until they are paid to us. For flight inclusive bookings, all monies paid to any authorised travel agent of ours for your holiday with us will be held on behalf of and for the benefit of the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust subject to the travel agent’s obligation to pay such monies to us in accordance with our trading terms unless we fail. In the

unlikely event of our financial failure, all monies then held by the travel agent or subsequently paid by you to the travel agent will be held by the agent on behalf of and for the benefit of the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust without any obligation on the agent to pay such monies to us.

Your contract 9. Subject to availability we will confirm your booking verbally (if you have made a telephone booking) or by email (if you have made an email booking). For all other bookings we will confirm your booking by issuing our confirmation invoice. Even if you have received verbal confirmation or email confirmation we will also send you a confirmation invoice. This invoice will be sent to the lead name on the booking (“Lead Name”) or your Travel Agent. Please check this invoice carefully as soon as you receive it. Contact us immediately if any information on the confirmation or any other document appears to be incorrect or incomplete as it may not be possible to make changes later. We cannot accept any liability if not notified of any inaccuracy in any document within 14 days of our sending it out (5 days for tickets). We will do our best to rectify any mistake notified to us outside these time limits but you must meet any costs involved in doing so.

10. A binding contract between you and us comes into existence when we confirm your booking verbally (for telephone bookings) or when we dispatch our email confirmation to you (for email bookings) or when we dispatch our confirmation invoice for all other bookings.

We both agree that English law (and no other) will apply to your contract and to any dispute, claim or other matter of any description which arises between us (“claim”) (except as set out below). We both also agree that any claim (and whether or not involving any personal injury) must be dealt with under the ABTA Alternative Dispute Resolution process (if the process is available for the claim in question and you wish to use it – see below) or by the Courts of England and Wales only unless, in the case of court proceedings, you live in Scotland or Northern Ireland. In this case, proceedings must either be brought in the courts of your home country or those of England and Wales. If proceedings are brought in Scotland or Northern Ireland, you may choose to have your contract and any claim or other matter of any description which arises between us governed by the law of Scotland/ Northern Ireland as applicable (if you do not so choose, English law will apply).

What are your tour obligations?

11. (a) You must follow the Cruise Director’s instructions at all times to ensure on tour safety. You acknowledge that failure to do so will result in restricted access to areas on tour, or if necessary for your own safety and/or that of other passengers, withdrawal from the tour. (b) If we, or our staff or suppliers are of the view you are negatively affecting your own health, safety or environment or that of other passengers, we can oblige you to withdraw from the tour immediately. We will not be liable to you for any loss, cost or damage resulting from your withdrawal. If you are withdrawn from the tour, you must make your own return travel arrangements at your own expense. (c) You must make your own enquiries regarding your tour, including being aware of any relevant government travel or safety warnings.

Tour price 12. (a) We reserve the right to increase/decrease our advertised tour prices at any time before your booking is confirmed. We also reserve the right to correct any errors in any tour price. We will advise you of any error of which we are aware and of the then applicable price at the time of booking. Once the tour price has been confirmed at the time of booking, clause 13 below will apply. (b) We reserve the right not to honour any published prices and information that we determine were erroneous due to printing, electronic or clerical error.

13. Once your tour price has been confirmed at the time of booking, then subject to the correction of errors, it will only be increased or decreased in the following circumstances. A surcharge or refund (as applicable) will be payable, subject to the conditions set out below, in the event of any change in our transportation costs or in dues, taxes, fuel or fees payable for services such as landing taxes or embarkation or disembarkation fees at ports or airports increase or decrease or in the exchange rates which have been used to calculate your tour price.

Even in the circumstances set out in above, only if the amount of the increase in our costs exceeds 2% of your tour price (excluding insurance premiums and any amendment fee) will we levy a surcharge. If any surcharge is greater than 8% of your tour price (excluding insurance

premiums and any amendment fee), you will be entitled to cancel your booking and receive a full refund of all monies you have paid to us (except for any amendment fee) or alternatively purchase another tour from us - see clause 19. You have 14 days from the issue date printed on the surcharge invoice to tell us if you wish to cancel or purchase another tour where applicable. Otherwise, we are entitled to assume that you do not wish to do so and will pay the surcharge. Any surcharge must be paid with the balance of the tour price or within 14 days of the issue date printed on the surcharge invoice, whichever is the later. A refund will only be payable if the decrease in our costs exceeds 2% as set out above. Where a refund is due, we will pay you the full amount of the decrease in our costs. No surcharge will be levied within 20 days of departure, or 7 days for tours lasting less than 7 days in duration. No refund will be payable if any decrease in our costs occurs during this period either.

Tour features 14. The features of the tour are set out in the brochure.

15. We make no representations about the features of any tour other than those expressly set out in the brochure and these terms and conditions.

Brochure validity 16. The brochure and terms and conditions are valid for the departure dates as stated in the brochure unless extra dates are added or otherwise expressly advised by us.

Variation or cancellation by us 17. We start planning the tours we offer many months in advance. Occasionally, we have to make changes to and correct errors in the details of advertised tours both before and after bookings have been confirmed and cancel confirmed bookings.

18. In the event of industrial action affecting air, rail, cruise or other tour related transportation we will make every effort to contact the lead name and advise of alternative arrangements. However, if contact is not made, you should phone 0800 270 7017.

19. Whilst we always endeavour to avoid changes/ cancellations, we must reserve the right to do so. Due to the nature of our itineraries, which are dependent on the safe navigation of national and international waterways over which we have no control, it is not always possible for our vessels to sail or call at all ports as planned.

Unfortunately this is an inherent risk in sailing which you must accept. The captains of all the vessels we use retain the ultimate right to deviate from or change any particular itinerary where they believe it necessary to so, for example in the interests of the health and safety of passengers. Most changes made to a confirmed tour are insignificant. Examples of what we both agree to be insignificant changes are changes of vessels to one of the same class for the whole or part of your tour, changes to vehicles used for transfers and excursions, changes to planned excursions, changes to hotel accommodation to that of an equivalent standard including the substitution of accommodation to on-board our vessels or vice versa, changes to berthing or dock location, changes to sailing times, and the substitution and/or removal of ports of call, or the replacement of sailing with the use of motor coaches.. Occasionally, we have to make a significant change to or cancel a confirmed tour and we must reserve the right to do so. A significant change is a change made before departure which, taking account of the information you give us at the time of booking or which we can reasonably be expected to know as a tour operator, we can reasonably expect to have a significant effect on your tour. If we have to make a significant change or cancel, we will tell you as soon as possible. If there is time to do so before departure, you will be offered the choice of the following options:- (a) (for significant changes) accepting the changed arrangements or (b) purchasing alternative arrangements from us, of a similar standard to those booked if available, with you paying a supplement if the alternative arrangements are more expensive than those originally booked or (c) cancelling or accepting the cancellation and receiving a full refund of all monies you have paid to us. Please note, the above options are not available where any change made is an insignificant one.

20. If we have to make a significant change to or cancel a confirmed tour, we will in addition to the options set out in clause 19 pay you reasonable compensation if and as appropriate subject to the following exceptions.

Compensation will not be payable and no liability beyond offering the options set out in clause 19 can be accepted where (1) we are forced to make a change or cancel as a result of unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, the consequences of which we could not have avoided even with all due care or (2) we have to cancel because the minimum number of bookings necessary for us to operate your tour has not been

reached - see clause 3. No compensation will be payable and the options set out in clause 19 will not be available if we have to cancel as a result of your failure to comply with any requirement of these terms and conditions entitling us to cancel (such as paying on time). A change of flight / Eurostar time of less than 24 hours, airline (except as specified in clauses 48-51 “Flights”), type of aircraft (if advised) or destination airport will all be treated as insignificant changes.

21. We may be forced by Force Majeure to change or terminate your tour after departure but before the scheduled end of your time away.

Amendment or cancellation by you 22. If any member of your party is prevented from travelling, the person(s) concerned may transfer their place to someone else (introduced by you) providing we are notified not less than 7 days before departure.

Where a transfer to a person of your choice can be made, all costs and charges incurred by us and/or incurred or imposed by any of our suppliers as a result together with an amendment fee of £50 per person must be paid before the transfer can be effected. Any overdue balance payment must also be received. For flight inclusive bookings, you must pay the charges levied by the airline concerned. As most airlines do not permit name changes after tickets have been issued for any reason, these charges are likely to be the full cost of the flight. If you wish to make any amendments to your confirmed booking you must notify us in writing as soon as possible. It may not always be possible to make such amendments. Where we can, an amendment fee of £50 per person per booking will be payable together with any costs incurred by ourselves and any costs or charges incurred or imposed by any of our suppliers. A change of tour dates will normally be treated as a cancellation of the original booking and rebooking in which case cancellation charges will apply. Changes may result in the recalculation of the tour price where, for example, the basis on which the price of the original tour was calculated has changed.

23. You may cancel your booking by notice to us in writing and payment of the applicable cancellation fee as shown below. Cancellation notifications are not effective until received by us in writing (if received by us on a weekend day or public holiday the notification will be treated as having been received by us on the next working day).

The following cancellation fees apply to each individual person who cancels and where shown as a percentage are based on the total cost of the arrangements which are being cancelled excluding any insurance premiums, amendment fee or previously incurred cancellation charges which are all non-refundable in the event of your cancellation: Cancellation Fees Period before your tour commences within which written notification of cancellation is received by us Cancellation period Fee per person 120 days and over Loss of Deposit 119 days to 91 days 50% of tour price 90 days or less 100% of tour price NB: Transferring to another date, where possible, may be treated as a cancellation and the above cancellation fees apply.

Our liability 24. We will ensure that the tour arrangements we have agreed to make, perform or provide as applicable as part of our contract with you are made, performed or provided with reasonable skill and care. This means that, subject to these terms and conditions, we will accept responsibility if, for example, you suffer death or personal injury or your contracted tour arrangements are not provided as promised or prove deficient as a result of the failure of us, our employees, agents or suppliers to use reasonable skill and care in making, performing or providing, as applicable, your contracted tour arrangements. Please note, it is your responsibility to show that reasonable skill and care has not been used if you wish to make a claim against us. In addition, we will only be responsible for what our employees, agents and suppliers do or do not do if they were at the time acting within the course of their employment (for employees) or carrying out work we had asked them to do (for agents and suppliers).

We will not be responsible for any injury, illness, death, loss (including loss of enjoyment or possessions), damage, expense, cost or other sum or claim of any description whatsoever which results from any of the following: - the act(s) and/or omission(s) of the person(s) affected or any member(s) of their party or - the act(s) and/or omission(s) of a third party not connected with the provision of your tour and which were unforeseeable /unavoidable or - Force Majeure (as

defined below).

25. We cannot accept responsibility for any services which do not form part of our contract with you. This includes, for example, any additional services or facilities which any hotel or other supplier agrees to provide for you where the services or facilities are not advertised in our tour brochure as part of your tour and we have not agreed to arrange them as part of our contract and any excursion or other services you purchase during your tour. Where any such excursion or services are purchased through or with our assistance, please note that we act only as booking agent. Your contract will be with the operator or provider of the excursion or services in question. We have no liability in relation to the same. In addition, regardless of any wording used by us on our website, in any of our brochures or elsewhere, we only promise to use reasonable skill and care as set out above and we do not have any greater or different liability to you.

26. The promises we make to you about the services we have agreed to provide or arrange as part of our contract and the laws and regulations of the country in which your claim or complaint occurred will be used as the basis for deciding whether the tour arrangements in question had been properly provided. If the particular arrangements which gave rise to the claim or complaint complied with the then applicable local laws and regulations, the services will be treated as having been properly performed or provided. This will be the case even if the arrangements did not comply with the laws and regulations of the UK which would have applied had those arrangements been provided in the UK. The exception to this is where the claim or complaint concerns the absence of a safety feature which might lead a reasonable tour participant to refuse to take the tour in question. Please note, however, our obligation is to exercise reasonable skill and care as referred to in clause 24.

27. We do not make any representation or commitment that all services will comply with applicable local laws and regulations and failure to comply does not automatically mean we have not exercised reasonable skill and care.

28. Where we are found liable for loss of and/or damage to any luggage or personal possessions (including money), the maximum amount we will have to pay you is £1000 per person affected unless a lower limitation applies to your claim under this clause or clause 29 below. For all other claims which do not involve death or personal injury, if we are found liable to you on any basis the maximum amount we will have to pay you is twice the price (excluding insurance premiums and amendment fees) paid by or on behalf of the person(s) affected in total unless a lower limitation applies to your claim under clause 30 below. This maximum amount will only be payable where everything has gone wrong and you have not received any benefit at all from your tour.

29. Where any claim or part of a claim (including those involving death or personal injury) concerns or is based on any travel arrangements (including the process of getting on and/or off the transport concerned) provided by any air, sea or rail carrier to which any international convention or EU regulation applies, the maximum amount of compensation we will have to pay you will be limited. The most we will have to pay you for that claim or that part of a claim if found liable to you on any basis is the most the carrier concerned would have to pay under the international convention or regulation which applies to the travel arrangements in question (for example, the Warsaw Convention as amended or unamended and the Montreal Convention for international travel by air and/or for airlines with an operating licence granted by an EU country, the EC Regulation on Air Carrier Liability No 889/2002 for national and international travel by air, the Athens Convention for international travel by sea (as amended by the 2002 Protocol with effect from 31st December 2012) and COTIF, the Convention on International Travel by Rail). Please note: where a carrier or hotelier would not be obliged to make any payment to you under and in accordance with the applicable international convention or regulation in respect of a claim or part of a claim, we similarly are not obliged to make a payment to you for that claim or part of the claim. When making any payment, we are entitled to deduct any money which you have received or are entitled to receive from the carrier for the claim in question. Copies of the applicable international conventions and regulations are available from us on request.

30. Please note, we cannot accept any liability for any damage, loss, expense or other sum(s) of any description (1) which on the basis of the information given to us by you concerning your booking prior to our accepting it, we could not have foreseen you would suffer or incur if we breached our contract with you or (2) which did not result from any breach of contract or other fault by ourselves or our employees or, where we are responsible for them, our

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suppliers. Additionally we cannot accept liability for any business losses including self employed loss of earnings.

31. You must provide ourselves and our insurers with all assistance we may reasonably require. You must also tell us and the supplier concerned about your claim or complaint as set out below. If asked to do so, you must transfer to us or our insurers any rights you have against the supplier or whoever else is responsible for your claim or complaint (if the person concerned is under 18, their parent or guardian must do so). You must also agree to co-operate fully with us and our insurers if we or our insurers want to enforce any rights which are transferred.

Carriers 32. The carriers (airlines, rail carriers and sea carriers used in association with the tours) are not responsible for statements in the brochure or any of its features.

33. The applicable conditions of sale / carriage in use by the carriers will apply to you. These may limit or exclude the carriers’ liability to you, usually in accordance with international conventions. Copies of these are available on request.

Force Majeure 34. Except where otherwise expressly stated in these terms and conditions we regret we cannot accept liability or pay any compensation where the performance or prompt performance of our obligations under our contract with you is prevented or affected by or you otherwise suffer any damage, loss or expense of any nature as a result of Force Majeure. Force Majeure means any event which we or the supplier of the service(s) in question could not, even with all due care, foresee or avoid. Such events are likely to include (whether actual or threatened) war, terrorism, exceptional water levels, lock damage, fire, flood or any other unusual weather conditions, loss of power, epidemics or pandemics, industrial disputes, slow-downs or other strike activities, riots or civil disturbances, acts of government, government agencies or other authorities, inability to obtain any necessary licence or consent through no fault of ours and any other event or circumstances beyond the control of us or any supplier of any part of your tour.

Risk and travel insurance 35. You acknowledge and accept that there are inherent risks associated with our tours for example events of Force Majeure, hazards of travelling in undeveloped areas, travel by boat, train, automobile, aircraft or other means of transportation particularly in underdeveloped countries or more remote locations, forces of nature, political unrest and accident, illness, epidemics or pandemics in regions without means of rapid evacuation or medical facilities.

Baggage is entirely at your risk during the tour. We cannot accept any liability regarding the provision of medical care or the adequacy of any care that may be rendered.

36. Except as expressly set out in these terms and conditions you agree that we cannot accept any liability for, and you discharge and release us from all claims arising from or connected with any loss or harm suffered by you arising from any risk referred to in clause 35 or any other risk which you should have reasonably recognised as being inherent to your tour.

37. We strongly advise you to take out adequate and appropriate travel insurance to cover as a minimum cancellation by you, loss of luggage, early return following death of a relative as defined in the respective proposal forms or emergency repatriation in the event of accident or illness for example. Please read your policy details carefully and take them with you on your tour. It is your responsibility to ensure that the insurance cover you purchase is suitable and adequate for your particular needs.

Itinerary changes and travel advice 38. During local/national holidays, facilities such as museums and restaurants, sightseeing tours and shopping may be limited or not available.

39. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office may have issued information about your tour destination. You are advised to check this information at www.gov.uk/foreigntravel-advice.

Smoking 40. Smoking is not permitted inside coaches or indoors on any ship and other places as are prohibited. Smoking is not permitted on the balconies of our river cruise ships.

We will use reasonable endeavours to ensure there are frequent stops on any coach trip and there are permitted areas outside decks on-board some cruise vessels which are available for smoking.

Baggage allowance 41. You are entitled to carry one suitcase per person with the total sum of its length, width and height not exceeding 160cm (62 inches) and weight 20kg (44lbs).

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Personal and valuable items such as make-up, cameras, medication, passport, money/ credit cards etc. should be carried in a travel bag or on your person. You must ensure that luggage meets the weight requirements as overweight or oversize items will not be carried. Some carriers may impose a small surcharge per day for a second suitcase per person. Excess baggage is always at your cost.

Young travellers 42. Travellers who are less than 21 years old on the departure date must be accompanied by and share a cabin/room with an adult aged 21 or over. Children under 12 years of age are not accepted. This is a condition of carriers and cruise operators.

Complaints 43. If a problem occurs during your tour, you must advise our representative immediately so that steps can be taken to resolve the matter and you can continue to enjoy the remainder of your tour. If you remain dissatisfied, any complaint must be made in writing to us giving full details within 30 days of the end of the tour. If you fail to follow this simple procedure, your right to claim compensation you may otherwise have been entitled to may be affected or even lost as a result.

Tour price and duration 44. All prices in this brochure are quoted in English pounds (Sterling). All prices are believed to be correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of printing but errors may occur and prices are subject to change. You must therefore ensure you check all details of your chosen tour (including the price) with us or your travel agent at the time of booking.

Included in your fare 45. All airfares from the UK (unless specified at the time of booking, e.g. selected special offers), coach travel, all cruise travel, services of a Cruise / Tour Director (if applicable), airport transfers, port charges, meals, accommodation, sightseeing and admissions and other services as expressly indicated in the itinerary, all gratuities and tipping on land tours and river cruises except as set out below.

NOT included in your fare 46. Gratuities and tips to any staff on cruise ships not operated by us (unless otherwise expressly advised), meals not specified in the itinerary, drinks unless otherwise stated, laundry, passport fees, expenses of a personal nature, travel between train stations and any other items which are not expressly included in the cost of your tour.

Airfare conditions 47. Your reservations consultant will book the most appropriate fare for your tour. Air travel is based on a specific class and is subject to availability at time of booking. Please check promotional booking conditions.

Full details and conditions may be obtained from your travel consultant. Changes to original tickets will incur amendment or cancellation fees, are subject to availability and surcharges may apply. Please see clauses 21 and 22 above. Please note: all airfares are subject to routing restrictions. Airfares and applicable taxes are subject to increase without notice due to fare and tax changes, surcharges dependent on class available at time of booking and other factors outside our control.

Flights 48. For flight inclusive holidays, the flight timings given are for general guidance only, are subject to change and may be in-direct. The timings will be shown on your confirmation invoice. You must accordingly check your tickets very carefully immediately on receipt to ensure you have the correct flight times.

49. In accordance with EU Directive (EC) No 2111/2005, we are required to bring to your attention the existence of a “Community List” which contains details of air carriers that are subject to an operating ban within the European Union. The Community list is available for inspection at http://ec.europa.eu/transport/modes/air/safety/air-ban_ en. We are also required to advise you of the carrier(s) (or, if the carrier(s) is not known, the likely carrier(s)) that will operate your flight(s) at the time of booking. Where we are only able to inform you of the likely carrier(s) at the time of booking, we shall inform you of the identity of the actual carrier(s) as soon as we become aware of this. Any change to the operating carrier(s) after your booking has been confirmed will be notified to you as soon as possible.

Any change in the identity of the carrier, flight timings, and/or aircraft type (where advised) will not entitle you to cancel or change to other arrangements without paying our normal charges except where specified in these terms and conditions. If the carrier with whom you have a confirmed reservation becomes subject to an operating

ban as above as a result of which we/ the carrier are unable to offer you a suitable alternative the provisions of clause 19 and 20 will apply.

50. If you suffer a delay in your outbound travel arrangements, we will do our best to ensure you make the start of your tour or, if this cannot be achieved, join it as soon as possible. Any costs we incur in making any alternative arrangements in this situation will be your responsibility. In the event of a flight delay, the airline concerned may provide refreshments and/or other assistance depending on factors such as the length of the delay, time of day and number of passengers affected.

We cannot accept liability for any delay which is due to any of the reasons set out in clause 25 (which includes the behaviour of any passenger(s) on the flight who, for example, fails to check in or board on time).

51. If your flight is cancelled or delayed, your flight ticket is downgraded or boarding is denied by your airline, depending on the circumstances, the airline may be required to pay you compensation, refund the cost of your flight and/or provide you with accommodation and/ or refreshments under EC Regulation No 261/2004 - the Denied Boarding Regulations 2004. Where applicable, you must pursue the airline for the compensation or other payment due to you. All sums you receive or are entitled to receive from the airline concerned by virtue of these Regulations represent the full amount of your entitlement to compensation or any other payment arising from such cancellation, delay, downgrading or denied boarding. This includes any disappointment, distress, inconvenience or effect on any other arrangements. The fact a delay may entitle you to cancel your flight does not automatically entitle you to cancel any other arrangements even where those arrangements have been made in conjunction with your flight. We have no liability to make any payment to you in relation to the Denied Boarding Regulations or in respect of any flight cancellation or delay, downgrading of any flight ticket or denial of any boarding as the full amount of your entitlement to any compensation or other payment (as dealt with above) is covered by the airline’s obligations under the Denied Boarding Regulations. If for any reason, we make any payment to you or a third party which the airline is responsible for in accordance with the Denied Boarding Regulations, you must, when requested, assign to us the rights you have or had to claim the payment in question from the airline. If the airline does not comply with these rules, you may complain to the CAA on 020 7453 6888 or by e-mail to passengercomplaints@ caa.co.uk or see www.caa.co.uk - Referring Your Complaint to the CAA. Transfers 52. (a) Airport transfers are only available on the first and last day of your tour and at times we designate. (b) Transfers outside these times will be at your expense and must be secured by your own arrangements. (c) Passengers who have purchased our pre and post tour hotel accommodation will be provided airport transfers to/from their hotel in the tour start or end city only, on the day of the pre or post accommodation booking. (d) No refund will be given for unused transfers. (e) Transfers cannot be routed to other pick-up points or destinations. (f) If you miss the pre-booked transfer you will be responsible for making your own way to the departure point, at your own expense. (g) Airport transfers may be group transfers scheduled to coincide with multiple flight arrival times.

Hotel accommodation 53. IMPORTANT: Unless otherwise expressly stated in the description of the tour in question or expressly advised by us to you, overnight accommodation required to meet tour and/or flight connections is not included in the tour price and is at your own expense. For any accommodation included in the tour itinerary, we reserve the right to substitute hotel accommodation of a similar standard in the place of the advertised hotel. Although we have taken reasonable steps to secure the most suitable hotel accommodation in the area of the tour we are not liable to you for the quality, size or fitness of the hotel rooms.

Passports and visas 54. British passport holders are recommended to have a valid passport with at least 6 months validity from return date. It is your responsibility to ensure any visas required for countries to be visited on the tour have been obtained prior to the tour departure date. Failure to obtain correct documentation will mean you may be unable to participate in particular shore excursions and may be denied boarding and/or entry into certain countries.

Passport and visa entry requirements and costs are your sole responsibility. We cannot accept any liability if you are refused entry onto any transport or into any country due to failure on your part to carry correct documentation. If

failure to have any necessary travel or other documents results in fines, surcharges or other financial penalty being imposed on us, you will be responsible for reimbursing us accordingly.

55. A full British passport takes approximately 6 weeks to obtain. If you are 16 or over and have not yet got a passport, you should apply at least six weeks before your departure from the UK. The UK Passport Service has to confirm an applicant’s identity before issuing their first passport and will ask them to attend an interview in order to do this. If you are not a British citizen or hold a non British passport, you must check passport and visa requirements with the Embassy or Consulate of the country(ies) you are travelling through and to which you are intending to travel. Please note, all requirements may change and all clients must check the up to date position in good time before departure with the Embassy or consulate of the country(ies) you are travelling through and to.

56. It is your responsibility to ensure you are aware of all recommended vaccinations and health precautions in good time before departure. Details are available from your GP surgery and the National Travel Health Network and Centre www.nathnac.org. Information on health abroad is also available on www.nhs.uk/Livewell/ Travelhealth. At the time of publication of this brochure, we are not aware of any compulsory health requirements applicable to British citizens taking any of the holidays featured in this brochure. For holidays in the EU/EEA you should obtain an EHIC (European Health Insurance Card) prior to departure from www.ehic.org.uk. An EHIC is not a substitute for travel insurance. Vaccination and other health requirements/recommendations are subject to change at any time for any destination. Please therefore check with a doctor or clinic not less than six weeks prior to departure to ensure that you have met the necessary requirements and have the applicable information. It is the party leader’s responsibility to ensure that all members of the party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents before departure. All costs incurred in obtaining such documentation must be paid by you. We regret we cannot accept any liability if you are refused entry onto any transport or into any country due to failure on your part to carry all required documentation. If failure to have any necessary travel or other documents results in fines, surcharges or other financial penalty being imposed on us, you will be responsible for reimbursing us accordingly.

Financial security 57. We hold an Air Travel Organiser’s Licence issued by the Civil Aviation Authority (ATOL number 9294). When you buy an ATOL protected flight or flight inclusive holiday* from us, you will receive an ATOL Certificate.

This lists what is financially protected, where you can get information on what this means for you and who to contact if things go wrong. We, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL Certificate, will provide you with the services listed on the ATOL Certificate (or a suitable alternative). In some cases, where neither we nor the supplier are able to do so for reasons of insolvency, an alternative ATOL holder may provide you with services you have bought or a suitable alternative (at no extra cost to you). You agree to accept that in those circumstances the alternative ATOL holder will perform those obligations and you agree to pay any money outstanding to be paid by you under your contract to that alternative ATOL holder. However, you also agree that in some cases it will not be possible to appoint an alternative ATOL holder, in which case you will be entitled to make a claim under the ATOL scheme (or your credit card issuer where applicable). If we, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL certificate, are unable to provide the services listed (or a suitable alternative, through an alternative ATOL holder or otherwise) for reasons of insolvency, the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust may make a payment to (or confer a benefit on) you under the ATOL scheme. You agree that in return for such a payment or benefit, you assign absolutely to those Trustees any claims which you have or may have arising out of or relating to the non-provision of the services, including any claim against us, the travel agent or your credit card issuer where applicable. You also agree that any such claims may be re-assigned to another body, if that other body has paid sums you have claimed under the ATOL scheme. *The flights and flight- inclusive holidays we arrange are ATOL protected providing they are made available in the UK. For further information visit the ATOL website at www.atol.org.uk.

58. We are a member of ABTA, membership number Y6328. We are obliged to maintain a high standard of service to you by ABTA’s Code of Conduct. We can also offer you ABTA’s scheme for the resolution of disputes which is approved by the Chartered Trading Standards

Institute. If we can’t resolve your complaint, go to www. abta.com to use ABTA’s simple procedure. Further information on the Code and ABTA’s assistance in resolving disputes can be found on www.abta.com.

Currency and credit cards 59. Most countries visited use the Euro, although some still have their own currency. For small purchases ashore or in small towns, local currency is advantageous. Many locations accept credit cards. Prior to departure you should confirm that your card and PIN will work in your destination countries. All purchases on-board are charged to your shipboard account. The on-board currency is the Euro. Shipboard accounts may be paid in Euros or by credit card.

Clothing 60. We recommend casual/comfortable clothing. Please bring comfortable walking shoes for sightseeing. Dinner attire is smart casual - open-neck shirts, trousers and dresses. Coats and ties may be worn but are not required.

The Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Dinners are dressy but not formal. For the winter months, we recommend a warm coat, gloves, water-resistant footwear and an umbrella. Laundry facilities are available on-board for a fee.

Cruise cabins 61. Tour price is based on the cruise cabin category as indicated on each tour page. Upgrades to other cabin types are available at additional cost. Please note that generic cabin requests are a request only and cannot be guaranteed.

Deck Plan and Cabin Plans 62. The deck plans and cabin layouts are an indication only and may vary. Cabins in tour brochures are not drawn to scale.

Noise, vibration and odour 63. While we take reasonable steps to minimise noise, vibrations and odours on the cruise ships, you acknowledge and accept that they may be experienced on our vessels.

Docking position 64. During port stops, docking locations are controlled by the port authorities, ships may dock side-by-side, obstructing views and requiring you to pass through other ships to embark and disembark.

Cruise Director 65. An experienced English-speaking Cruise Director accompanies every cruise.

River cruise dining 66. Dining rooms are single, open-seating and unreserved.

The restaurant manager is responsible for the seating arrangements.

The Terrace is unable to seat all guests at one time due to its size and is therefore available on a first come, first served basis.

Electricity 67. On-board electricity is 220v - you will need a plug adaptor to use your electrical items.

68. All river cruise ships have hairdryers available.

Wi-Fi 69. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available on-board, the ship is a moving vessel. Connection speed and can be slow at times depending on where the ship is positioned.

There may be occasions when no signal is available. We do not guarantee the availability and quality of internet connections and no refund will be paid for any problem which may be experienced.

Cruising itinerary changes 70. In the event of water level problems on stretches of any river, it may be necessary to operate part of the itinerary by motorcoach. The cruise companies and we reserve the right to cancel, advance or postpone any scheduled cruise/ tour and/or sailing date and may, but are not obligated to substitute another vessel. Except as otherwise expressly set out in these conditions we shall not be liable for any loss whatsoever to tour/ cruise participants by reason of any such cancellation, advancement or postponement. The cruise companies and we reserve the right to change the itinerary whenever conditions, in the opinion of the Master of the Ship or local waterways regulations, render it advisable or necessary.

The cruise companies and we will not be responsible for any loss or expense caused by reasons of such changes except as otherwise expressly set out in these conditions.

River cruising medical services 71. Ships do not have a doctor on-board, however due to close proximity to land, medical services can usually be called rapidly. Medical costs are at clients own expense.

WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND SUITABLE AND ADEQUATE TRAVEL INSURANCE. River cruising on-board language 72. On-board language is English. All staff, crew and tour guides speak English, all announcements and lectures will be made in English.

Mini-bars and safes 73. Cruise ships have a complimentary mini-bar in the Owner’s One-bedroom Suites. Grand Balcony Suites, Panorama Balcony Suites and Staterooms also have a mini-bar at your own expense. All cabins have a safe.

Single accommodation 74. Two dedicated single cabins are available on most ships. A limited number of category E, D Staterooms and Emerald Panorama Balcony Suites are available at a single supplement rate.

75. (a) If you are willing to share with another single traveller of the same gender, you must pay the single rate. (b) We accept no responsibility for the suitability of the allocated rooming partner. (c) If at any time during the cruise, you consider your rooming partner unsuitable; we will use reasonable endeavours to arrange single accommodation, subject to availability, using the pre-paid single supplement rate. (d) Single rooms are available at a single supplement rate for each cruise. Single rooms are smaller than twin rooms.

You acknowledge that if there is no single accommodation for the remainder of the cruise, you will be required to continue to share with your nominated rooming partner.

Sightseeing tours 76. It is not possible for large coaches to be used for some city sightseeing. Many towns and cities will be visited by way of walking tours and accordingly, a reasonable level of fitness is required. For river cruising, clients must be able to climb ramps. For coaches, ship embarkation/ disembarkation (depending on river levels) and attractions, these may have a number of steep steps.

Optional tours 77. Additional activities undertaken by you such as sightseeing tours purchased by you in addition or instead of those activities outlined in this brochure are not included in your tour price and incur an additional cost. Some activities require a minimum and maximum number of participants to operate.

Pictures, images and information 78. Maps or cruise/tour depictions contained in the brochure or any other publications are intended as an indication only and should not be relied upon as the actual route taken during the tour.

79. All images in brochures represent typical scenes and descriptive detail for each tour. However, it is possible that the particular subject matter may not be seen or experienced on tour. Some pictures may have been digitally enhanced.

80. All offers and pricing are subject to availability at time of booking.

81. These terms and conditions may be subject to further changes by us from time to time and are shown on our website.

Data Protection 82. For the purposes of the Data Protection Act 2018 we are a data controller. Our privacy policy is available to view on our website www.emeraldwaterways.co.uk and sets out how we collect and use the personal information you provide us with. We will only process personal data as set out in our privacy policy (as amended or added to) or otherwise notified to or agreed by you or as we are otherwise permitted to do in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018.

River Cruise Cover 83. River Cruise Cover - A cover, which relates to and covers the river Cruise portion of Your Tour.

Published June 2020.

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office may have issued information about your cruise/tour destination. You are advised to check this information at www.gov.uk/foreigntravel-advice.

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