CHRISTMAS MARKETS ON THE RHINE historic town centre on the Grande Île, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and through the lovely “La Petite France” district, where you will see the Cathédrale de Nôtre Dame with its famous astronomical clock and then visit the town’s famous Christmas Market. You can also choose to explore Strasbourg’s different districts by bicycle. During the afternoon, visit Gengenbach Christmas Market where, every year, the locals count down to Christmas with a 24-day, larger-than-life Advent calendar. (B,L,D) Day 7, BREISACH, GERMANY. Visit the enchanting Alsatian town of Riquewihr, beautifully dressed in her holiday finery with twinkling decorations and a lively Christmas Market. On your walking tour, admire historic architecture, as well as famous sights such as the Dolder Gate. Alternatively, you may wish to visit Freiburg, founded in 1120 and home to Freiburg’s Münster, a Gothic cathedral constructed of red sandstone, as well as its enchanting Christmas Market. Those wishing a more active excursion will want to cycle through the scenic countryside. (B,L,D) Day 8, DISEMBARKATION – BASEL. Disembark after breakfast and prepare for your journey home. (B)
DATES AND FARES (£) EMBARK DATE
COLOGNE CHRISTMAS MARKET, GERMANY
Nov 23 Nov 24 Nov 24 Nov 25 Nov 25 Nov 30 Dec 01 Dec 01 Dec 02 Dec 02 Dec 07 Dec 08 Dec 08 Dec 09 Dec 09 Dec 14 Dec 15 Dec 15 Dec 16 Dec 16 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 23
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EMBARK CITY
SHIP NAME
7-NIGHT CRUISE
Basel Amsterdam Basel Amsterdam Basel Amsterdam Amsterdam Basel Amsterdam Basel Basel Amsterdam Basel Amsterdam Basel Amsterdam Amsterdam Basel Amsterdam Basel Basel Amsterdam Basel Amsterdam Basel
AmaPrima AmaSerena AmaStella AmaKristina AmaMora AmaPrima AmaStella AmaSerena AmaMora AmaKristina AmaPrima AmaSerena AmaStella AmaKristina AmaMora AmaPrima AmaStella AmaSerena AmaMora AmaKristina AmaPrima AmaSerena AmaStella AmaKristina AmaMora
£2,240 £2,310 £2,310 £2,310 £2,310 £2,310 £2,310 £2,310 £2,310 £2,310 £2,310 £2,310 £2,310 £2,310 £2,310 £2,310 £2,310 £2,310 £2,310 £2,310 £2,310 £2,310 £2,310 £2,310 £2,310
¢ Christmas Market visits may be limited on this departure. Most markets are open
POST-CRUISE LAND PROGRAMME OPTION
during the last week of November until approximately Dec 22. Check with each country’s tourist office for more information. Visit www.amawaterways.co.uk for detailed itinerary. Port Charges: £128 per person included in the cruise fare.
Cruise Fares: Fares are per person, based on double occupancy, of a Cat. E deluxe outside stateroom with window. To upgrade to a higher category, add per person: AmaKristina, AmaMora, AmaPrima, AmaSerena & AmaStella
PRE-CRUISE LAND PROGRAMME OPTION AMSTERDAM – 2 NIGHTS Get acquainted with the Netherlands’ largest city, Amsterdam, on a city tour boasting history, art, architecture, bridges, canals, cobblestone streets, world-class museums, bicycles and narrow alleys. Afterwards, enjoy leisure time exploring the city even more; perhaps visit one of its many prestigious museums, such as the Rijksmuseum, home to Rembrandt’s The Night Watch and Vermeer’s The Kitchen Maid. Check out of your hotel and, before transferring to your ship, visit Zaanse Schans, where you can observe life as it used to be lived in the Netherlands. Authentic windmills, houses and shops were relocated to this picturesque area, creating a typical 17th- to 18th-century village. From an additional £451 per person.
SWITZERLAND – 4 NIGHTS Enjoy a highlights tour of Basel before continuing to Lucerne, where you’ll get acquainted with the city on a walking tour and visit the Christmas Market. Discover the iconic Lion Monument, which was sculpted in memory of the Swiss Guards massacred during the French Revolution in 1792. You’ll also visit the spectacular medieval walls and towers, dating back to the 13th century. Afterwards, soak up the festive atmosphere of this medieval gem while wandering through its Christmas Market. Take a cruise across the tranquil waters of Lake Lucerne to Vitznau, enjoying the breath-taking mountain scenery, and onwards with a scenic drive through the countryside to Zurich. A walking tour of Zurich will offer up more magic, exploring the largest indoor Christmas Market in Europe located in Zurich’s Main Train Station and featuring a 50-foot-tall Christmas tree decorated with thousands of sparkling Swarovski crystals. From an additional £1,099 per person. This land programme can also be taken pre-cruise on cruises embarking in Basel.
CAT.
DECK
STATEROOM
SQ. FT.
ADD’L
D CB CA/C BB BA AB AA AA+ Suite
Piano Violin Violin & Cello Cello Violin Cello Violin Violin Violin
Window French Balcony French Balcony French/Outside Balcony French/Outside Balcony French/Outside Balcony French/Outside Balcony French/Outside Balcony French/Outside Balcony
160 sq. ft. 155 sq. ft. 170 sq. ft. 210 sq. ft. 210 sq. ft. 235 sq. ft. 235 sq. ft. 290 sq. ft. 300/350 sq. ft.
£211 £422 £633 £985 £1,126 £1,267 £1,408 £1,830 £2,323
Single Supplement Cruise: 50% of per person twin fare; AA+ and Suite 100% of per person twin fare. Single supplement waived on D and E categories. (Please check at time of booking as offer is capacity controlled). Deck Plans: AMAKRISTINA, AMAMORA & AMASTELLA - See page 170 AMAPRIMA & AMASERENA - See page 172 Flight & Rail Options: Please call for fares and availability. Airport Transfers: Amsterdam Airport to Ship (or reverse) from £21 per person. Basel Ship to Airport (or reverse) from £42 per person. Bedding: Please select bedding configuration at the time of booking. Option A: Two twin beds Option B: One large bed (larger than queen size) Single Supplement Land Programmes: Single Supplements apply to all land programmes - please call for more details. Extra hotel nights are available: Call for pricing and details. For more information on hotels, please see page 165. Note: Itinerary is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the itinerary schedule provided with your final documents.
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