SAGA | River Cruises

RIVER CRUISES Handcrafted voyages along Europe’s waterways

October 2021 – November 2022

From a seaside hotel on the Kent coast...

It all began in 1951, when Sidney De Haan offered off-peak holidays for retired people to the seaside town of Folkestone, Kent.

The idea took off, and since then we’ve grown to offer a wide range of worldwide holidays, ocean cruises, financial services and a magazine for people aged over 50.

In September 2021, we’re celebrating our 70th anniversary, and believe our success is based on our personal service, attention to detail and listening to our customers’ valued feedback.

We’re committed to providing the highest standards of service through every aspect of your holiday – from the moment you book, to the moment you return home – so we can provide an exceptional experience every time.

…to scenic cruises along Europe’s celebrated rivers.

To avoid disappointment, it’s always best to book early because holidays can sell out fast and prices sometimes increase. Prices were correct at time of going to print in August 2021 and should be used as a guide.

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Fishing on the Mekong River - see page 158

Explore the Rhine - page 46 3

THE SAGA

DIFFERENCE 70 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE

HASSLE-FREE HOLIDAYS

We’ve created holidays for 70 years, so wherever in the world you travel, you can trust us to provide you with a holiday you will never forget.

We’ve taken care of the little details, so you can relax and enjoy your river cruise.

EXPERTLY DESIGNED WITH YOU IN MIND The cornerstones of quality, service and real value for money are at the heart of every holiday.

We’ll arrange your travel to your UK departure point and home again. Choose from a chauffeur service, standard class rail travel or airport parking. See page 155 for details.

TRAVEL INSURANCE INCLUDED

A CHOICE OF TRAVEL OPTIONS

We include travel insurance on all overseas holidays, including cover for over 400 pre-existing medical conditions§ Please see pages 150-153 for more details.

A number of our river cruises offer a no-fly option, but if you do need to fly, you can depart from an airport closer to home, thanks to a choice of local flights available on selected cruises.

GOOD VALUE We include so much in the price of our holidays – see pages 12-13 for more details.

AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY Our Cruise Hosts will share their local knowledge and create a sociable environment on board. They’re on hand 24 hours a day and are supported around the clock by our team based in our UK Head Office.

EXPERIENCES YOU’LL NEVER FORGET

VIP TRAVEL SERVICE WITH UNLIMITED MILEAGE INCLUDED

TRAVEL SOLO WITH US We offer exclusive solo departures and single cabins at no extra cost on a selection of cruises.

HOLIDAYS TO SUIT ALL INTERESTS In some destinations we offer Special Interest river cruises, which are specially designed around a particular subject, such as music, walking or art appreciation.

You can find out more details on the holiday pages.

Each river cruise is carefully planned by our team to combine visits to famous highlights and lesser-known sights.

All of our holidays are ABTA and ATOL protected.

Q AND ! – THE SIGNS OF QUALITY

We use our Q rating system for all the hotels we use, so you have a clear and consistent view of the standards across our range of holidays. The ratings are based on the variety of food, facilities and standard of rooms, and are regularly reviewed. QQQQQ represent the finest hotels, while QQQ hotels provide good-value accommodation. Similarly, the river cruise ships are rated with an !, with !!!!! representing the highest rating.

§Underwritten by Great Lakes. Subject to medical screening, and a price reduction if insurance is not required. For full details please see pages 150-153.

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Keep an eye out for pelicans while cruising the Danube Delta – see page 82 5

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YOU CAN ALWAYS BOOK WITH

CONFIDENCE OUR REASSURANCE PROMISE All our customers are vaccinated We want to offer the safest holiday experience possible. That’s why we ask that all customers must be fully vaccinated against Coronavirus at least 14 days before travelling with us.

You can find more details at saga.co.uk/holidays-vaccination We’ve got you covered We include travel insurance on all overseas holidays. It features up to £5m emergency medical and repatriation cover for a variety of medical conditions – including coronavirus§.

Safety and wellbeing All our Tour Managers, Cruise and Hotel hosts are fully trained, and we work closely with our suppliers, so they operate with your safety in mind.

Added flexibility Our flexible cancellation cover is there if you need to cancel your holiday before you leave due to a variety of medical conditions, including coronavirus*.

Amend your holiday for free Need to change your booking before you travel? Not a problem. You can enjoy free holiday amendments on 2021 holidays up to 75 days before you depart. For 2022 holidays, you can amend your holiday for free until December 31, 2021.**

Your money is 100% protected If your holiday includes a flight, you’ll be 100% financially protected as your money will be held in a separate Trust account. This excludes UK breaks and no-fly holidays/river cruises which will still be 100% ABTA protected.

OUR PRICE PROMISE Book now and if we lower the price of your holiday later, we’ll automatically pass the saving back to you. By booking early you’ll have the best choice of departure dates too.

LOVE YOUR HOLIDAY, OR YOUR MONEY BACK We’re confident you’ll enjoy your holiday with us, but if you don’t, we’ll bring you home early, free of charge and refund the cost. Terms and conditions apply.

See pages 154-155 for details.

NO SURCHARGES – GUARANTEED Once you’ve booked and we’ve confirmed your holiday, we guarantee not to increase the price you pay – no matter what happens to fuel prices or exchange rates.

§Underwritten by Great Lakes. Subject to medical screening, and a price reduction if insurance is not required. *Pre departure cancellation cover is provided by Saga, and only available when taking the included optional insurance. **This is a temporary change to our standard booking conditions, valid on new bookings. Any third-party charges incurred would still be charged e.g. certain air tickets. If the alternative holiday or departure is more expensive than the original booking, you will be responsible for the difference in price. We will refund the difference in price if the alternative holiday or departure is lower than the original booking. If Saga has to cancel your holiday, you will receive a refund within 14 days.

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BRAND-NEW SHIPS,

DESIGNED FOR YOU Step aboard Spirit of the Rhine later this year, and her sister ship, Spirit of the Danube who begins her first season in 2022.

FANTASTIC FACILITIES

DELICIOUS DINING

Both ships feature specially commissioned original art, handmade high-quality furniture and plenty of natural light, as well as plenty of facilities to enjoy: • Panoramic lounge and bar • Library • Small gym • Sun Deck, complete with sun loungers, waiter-served drinks, a hot tub and alfresco barbecue • Complimentary Wi-Fi available

The main restaurant is where you’ll enjoy meals prepared by our on-board chefs.

Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks will be served with lunch and dinner.

COMFORTABLE CABINS

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Elegantly styled throughout, the spacious cabins are the ideal place to recharge after a day exploring. The hotel-style beds can be transformed from twins to a double, and the en-suite bathrooms are fitted with a walk-in shower.

Length: 135 metres

All cabins are equipped with: • Flat-screen TV • Bluetooth speaker with USB charging point • Tea and coffee-making facilities • Small fridge • Hairdryer • Telephone • Safe • Bathrobes and slippers • Seating area.

Cabins on the Middle and Upper Decks have French balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows, while cabins on the Lower Deck are slightly smaller with a small picture window.

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There’s also an à la carte restaurant on each ship – providing a more intimate atmosphere that’s perfect for special occasions. There’s no extra charge to dine here, but you’ll need to book.

Breadth: 11.4 metres Maiden voyage: Spirit of the Rhine, 2021 • Spirit of the Danube 2022 Passenger capacity: 190 Officers and crew: 40 Passenger decks: 4 Lift: Yes, between the Middle, Upper Decks and chair lift to the Sun Deck Approximate cabin size: Upper and Middle Deck: 17 square metres • Lower Deck: 14 square metres.

Engine: Spirit of the Danube features the latest engine technology to significantly reduce the amount of emissions – making her one of the greenest ships on Europe’s waterways.

The main restaurant on Spirit of the Rhine

Standard cabin, Spirit of the Danube

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EVEN MORE RIVERS TO EXPLORE,

ON OUR EXCLUSIVELY CHARTERED SHIPS In addition to our purpose-built ships, we’ve handpicked a selection of ships to give you a wider choice of European rivers. Each offers something a little different, but all meet our high standards – providing good service, great facilities and a dedicated Saga team on board.

FREE AUDIO HEADSETS ON SELECTED SHIPS – A TOUR GUIDE AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Listen to informative commentaries as you gently sail along the river, wherever you are on the ship. Or switch it off and enjoy the views with minimal interruptions. The same device is used to hear your guide on excursions, but you can also use it when you’re exploring independently too. Simply take the headset with you when you step ashore and start exploring using the interactive map as a guide.

OUR CUSTOMER AWARDS We ask our customers to score the ships we use on the accommodation, food and staff, and award those that perform the best either our Top Performer or Highly Commended award.

Our Good Food awards are based on the quality and variety of food served and range from grade one up to our grade three award.

Keep an eye out for these awards displayed on the ship pages.

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TAKE A TOUR Enjoy 360º tours and find out what life is like on board at saga.co.uk/exclusive-ships

CRUISE EVEN FURTHER… We also offer cruises on a variety of ships where you’ll travel with international guests as you explore a wider choice of rivers, such as the French, Italian and Russian waterways.

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Rex Rheni !!!

Amadeus Provence !!!!+ (part chartered)

MS Johannes Brahms !!!+ 11

SO MUCH INCLUDED,

WITH NO HIDDEN EXTRAS INCLUDED TRAVEL INSURANCE Our included travel insurance provided by Great Lakes, includes up to £5m emergency medical and repatriation cover for coronavirus§

SAGA CRUISE HOST Who will be available on board throughout your cruise.

PLUS, ON CRUISES ON BOARD SPIRIT OF THE RHINE AND SPIRIT OF THE DANUBE… • Free-to-dine à la carte restaurant • Included excursions – at least three on 7-night cruises, and up to 8 on longer itineraries • Gratuities to all on-board staff

EXCURSIONS AND VISITS

• Tea, coffee and snacks throughout the day

We include a number of excursions on our cruises, ranging from visits to famous sites, to cultural experiences.

• Daily afternoon tea

PLUS, EVERY SAGA RIVER CRUISE ALSO INCLUDES…

• Regional flights

• Return travel either by coach via Eurotunnel or ferry, by Eurostar, or economy flights (including all airport taxes fees and charges), as specified on the holiday pages • Return transfer between your overseas airport, train station, hotel and port, where applicable • Cabin accommodation, meals, snacks, entertainment and activities as stated on the holiday page • Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner*

FOR A LITTLE EXTRA, WHY NOT ADD… • Eurostar upgrades (where applicable) • Flight upgrades • Optional excursions, where available.

Please call for details.

ALL INCLUSIVE A number of our river cruises are all inclusive, making budgeting for your holiday easier.

These cruises provide great value when you consider all that is included in the price – everything from all of your meals, to a free bar open a number of hours a day.

• Complimentary tea and coffee on board* • Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board.

§All our overseas holidays include optional travel insurance with up to £5m coronavirus emergency medical cover, underwritten by Great Lakes Insurance SE, UK Branch, or a price reduction if not required.

Cover is subject to medical screening. Saga provides additional cancellation cover should you need to cancel due to coronavirus medical conditions prior to departure, available when taking the optional included insurance. Further terms and conditions apply, please see pages 150-153 for details. *Except on board ships cruising the Russian waterways, Douro Queen. Amadeus Provence includes wine only.

Gratuities are not included on our chartered ships, but you are welcome to leave a tip for the crew at the end of your cruise should you wish.

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IN OUR EYES

YOU’RE A VIP

ENJOY INCLUDED VIP DOOR-TO-DOOR TRAVEL SERVICE WITH UNLIMITED MILEAGE. Whether you are travelling to an international airport, your local airport for an included domestic flight, or your UK departure point you can relax knowing that we will take care of your travel details.

OUR CHAUFFEUR SERVICE We will arrange for an experienced chauffeur to pick you up from your home, or a family or friend’s house if you prefer, so you can enjoy a carefree journey to your chosen airport or UK departure point. Your chauffeur will load your luggage into the vehicle. When you arrive in the UK after your holiday, your chauffeur will be there to greet you ready for your journey home.

ALTERNATIVELY, YOU CAN TRAVEL BY RAIL We can organise standard class rail travel from your local station to your departure point. Just leave it to us and we will sort out all the timings and arrangements.

COMPLIMENTARY AIRPORT PARKING If you prefer to drive yourself, we can arrange complimentary parking at the airport.

Terms and conditions apply.

Find out more at saga.co.uk/vip

LUGGAGE COLLECTION AND DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE WHEN YOU TRAVEL

BY EUROSTAR OR FLY Included on our cruises along the French waterways (see pages 118-129), the Baggageman service collects your luggage from your home before your departure and delivers it to your ship or extension hotel ready for your arrival, so you can enjoy a relaxed journey without the hassle of carrying your heavy bags. At the end of your holiday, your luggage will be transported home for you.

For all other cruises you can choose to add this service for a supplement.

Please call for further details.

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WHERE CAN WE TAKE YOU? Dutch & Belgian waterways

The Danube

Gardens of the Netherlands Flowers of Holland Keukenhof and the Dutch Delights Chamber Music on the Rhine with The Royal Academy of Music Flowers of Floriade and Keukenhof Flowers of the Floriade and the Zundert Dahlia Flower Parade Keukenhof and the Floriade Hidden Treasures of the Netherlands Springtime in the Netherlands Andre Rieu in Maastricht short cruise

Prague and the Delights of the Danube Oberammergau and a Four Country Cruise Danube Discovery and Vienna Celebrated Cities of Europe From Budapest to Belgrade The Danube and Majestic Mountains of the Arlberg Pass Scenic Transylvania and the Danube Budapest and the Scenic Danube Birdwatching in the Blue Danube Delta Grand Voyage to the Black Sea The Blue Danube to the Black Sea Coast Captivating Contrasts of the Danube Through the Carpathian Mountains to the Lands of the Bears Danube Splendours Classical Music on the Danube Colours of the Danube and Saga Novemberfest Beautiful Bucharest to Vienna From the Balkan Mountains to Vienna

Spirit of the Danube 16 Spirit of the Rhine 18 Spirit of the Rhine 20 Spirit of the Rhine 22 Spirit of the Rhine 24 Spirit of the Rhine Rex Rheni Rex Rheni Rex Rheni Rex Rheni

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The Rhine & her tributaries Christmas Markets of the Rhineland Spirit of the Rhine New Year on the Rhine Spirit of the Rhine Reflections of the Rhine and Main Spirit of the Danube Roman Wine Towns of the Rhine and Main Spirit of the Rhine Beautiful Rhine and Main Spirit of the Rhine The Magnificent Rhine, Main and Moselle Spirit of the Rhine Castles and Vineyards of the Rhine Spirit of the Rhine From Amsterdam to the Alps Spirit of the Rhine The Rhine and The Glacier Express to St Moritz Spirit of the Rhine Wine Towns of the Rhine and Moselle Spirit of the Rhine Resplendent Rhine in Autumn Spirit of the Rhine Sounds of the 50s and 60s on the Rhine Rex Rheni Majesty of the Middle Rhine Rex Rheni Jazz and Wine on the Rhine and Moselle Rex Rheni Rhine and Moselle Rex Rheni Romantic Rhineland Rex Rheni

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Spirit of the Danube 90 Spirit of the Danube 92 Spirit of the Danube 94 Spirit of the Danube 96 Spirit of the Danube 98 Spirit of the Rhine 100

See more of Europe Across the Continent Five River Explorer Great European Odyssey

Spirit of the Danube 102 Spirit of the Rhine 104 Spirit of the Rhine 106

The Elbe, Oder & German waterways Secret Waterways of Germany Berlin to Copenhagen City of 100 Spires to Hamburg Celebrated Cities of Hamburg and Berlin with the Havel River Castles of the Meuse and Sambre

Useful Information

MS Johannes Brahms 108 MS Johannes Brahms 110 MS Johannes Brahms 112 MS Johannes Brahms 114 MS Johannes Brahms 116

French & Italian waterways Into the Heart of Provence Amadeus Provence 118 Colours of the Rhône A-Rosa Stella 120 Through the Rhône Valley to the Med A-Rosa Stella 122 A Fortnight in Burgundy and Provence A-Rosa Stella 124 Impressions of the Seine A-Rosa Viva 126 Art on the Seine MS Seine Princess/MS Botticelli 128 Champagne on the Marne Liliana 130 The Classic Nivernais Natalia 132 From Lake Garda or the Dolomites to the Venice Canals MS Michelangelo 134

Travel options Extensions

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Spirit of the Danube Spirit of the Rhine Douro Queen Rex Rheni Johannes Brahms Amadeus Provence Natalia A-Rosa Stella A-Rosa Viva MS Seine Princess MS Michelangelo MS Surikov

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Booking conditions A Few Other Details

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The Douro Douro Discovery Lisbon and the Douro Valley

Douro Queen 136 Douro Queen 138

Russian waterways Moscow to St Petersburg

MS Surikov 140

The early morning light of Budapest - see page 74 15

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GARDENS OF THE NETHERLANDS

7 nights FULL BOARD from £1549 Includes insurance and cancellation cover§ Price reduction available if not required.

SPIRIT OF THE DANUBE DUTCH WATERWAYS

Admire the springtime flora of the Netherlands.

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– see pages 144-149 for details No fly option

Colourful Netherlands

Day 1: UK to Amsterdam. Travel by coach from Folkestone via Eurotunnel or ferry and embark Spirit of the Danube. Enjoy a welcome drink reception and dinner on board as your ship remains moored here overnight.

Arnhem early this afternoon. Perhaps join an optional excursion to the Kroller-Muller Museum, located in the Hoge Veluwe National Park. Your ship remains moored in Arnhem overnight.

Day 2: Amsterdam to Beverwijk.

The Dutch capital is rightly popular for its friendly welcome, picturesque canals and world-class museums and galleries.

Spend the day exploring the city at leisure.

This afternoon an optional excursion visits Vondelpark, Amsterdam’s largest park. Spirit of the Danube sets sail early this evening and begins cruising towards Beverwijk, arriving later this evening for an overnight mooring.

Day 5: Arnhem to Utrecht Spend the morning at leisure in Arnhem, where the British 1st Airborne Division landed during Operation Market Garden of World War II, with the intention of capturing the bridges across the Nederrijn. This afternoon an included excursion visits the Belmonte Arboretum. Rejoin Spirit of the Danube in Wijk bij Duurstede and continue cruising to Utrecht, arriving this evening.

Day 3: Beverwijk. Look forward to an included excursion to the famous Keukenhof gardens, also known as the ‘garden of Europe’. More than seven million bulbs fill the park with vibrant colour and fragrance.

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

Day 6: Utrecht This morning enjoy an included guided visit to the Flower Market on Janskerkhof Square, where Dutch flower vendors have been trading for over 200 years. This afternoon another included excursion visits Utrecht Botanical Gardens, located in the heart of Utrecht Science Park.

Day 4: Beverwijk to Arnhem Spirit of the Danube sails from Beverwijk early this morning, arriving in the city of

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aboard Spirit of the Danube

Day 7: Utrecht to Amsterdam After an early departure from Utrecht, you’ll arrive in the Dutch capital this morning.

Here you’ll have the opportunity to join an

Contact your preferred travel agent

included culinary walking tour with a guide.

Alternatively, you could opt for an included city coach tour and canal cruise. This afternoon you may like to join an optional excursion to Volendam, Edam and the Katwoude cheese farm. Spirit of the Danube remains moored in Amsterdam overnight.

Day 8: Amsterdam to UK. Disembark Spirit of the Danube after breakfast and begin your return journey to the UK.

EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY Amsterdam 2 nights with breakfasts included. Before your cruise stay at the locally rated 4-star Westcord Fashion Hotel (4Q), located within walking distance of the Vondelpark and close to a tram line which links with Amsterdam Central in 15 minutes.

Only available when you fly or travel by Eurostar. Please see page 143 for details.

JOINING YOU ON BOARD… Gardening broadcaster and author Sir Roddy Llewellyn.

SAVE up to £200 per person on selected cabin grades

FREE CABIN UPGRADE worth up to £250^

SO MUCH INCLUDED… Included travel insurance VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 155 20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner Cruise Host

A typical Amsterdam scene

Interactive maps and audio headsets for independent exploration.

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS • Keukenhof Gardens • Arboretum Belmonte • Utrecht Flower Market • Utrecht Botanical Gardens • Amsterdam city tour and canal cruise OR culinary walking tour of Amsterdam.

The flora of Utrecht Botanical Garden Beverwijk Amsterdam

Rhine Utrecht

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

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

Keukenhof Gardens Enjoy an included full-day excursion to world renowned Keukenhof gardens, 'the most beautiful spring garden in the world!' Admire colourful displays of tulips, daffodils and hyacinths and perhaps pick up ideas for your own garden from the themed gardens here.

NETHERLANDS

Arnhem

The Belmonte Arboretum From Arnhem an included excursion visits the Belmonte estate, which was established in the mid-nineteenth century by Thierry Juste, baron De Constant Rebecque de Villars. The estate was heavily damaged during World War II, then in 1951 a design

by Professor Bijhouwer was used to turn the garden into an arboretum.

There have been other additions since then including a large rhododendron collection and a transplanted rose collection.

SPIRIT OF THE DANUBE DUTCH WATERWAYS

Plus... Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • All gratuities on board • Return coach travel via Eurotunnel or ferry.

Prices are £s per person from: Mar 28, 2022 Lower Deck Twin (Forward - E) 1749 1549 Lower Deck Twin (D) 1849 1649 Middle Deck Twin, French Balcony 2199 1999 (Forward - C) Middle Deck Twin, French Balcony (B) 2299 2099 Upper Deck Twin, French Balcony (A) 2449 2099 Lower Deck Sole occupancy (D) 2649 2449 Middle Deck, French Balcony Sole 3049 2849 occupancy (B) Upper Deck, French Balcony Sole 3299 2849 occupancy (A) Cruise code AH612 Gardens of the Netherlands. 7 nights. ^Free cabin upgrade from Middle Deck B grade to Upper Deck A grade, subject to limited availability. §If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £20 – see page 150 for details.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return coach travel from Folkestone to Amsterdam via Eurotunnel or ferry.

Eurostar standard is available for a supplement departing from London St Pancras to Amsterdam. Flights from Heathrow are also available for a supplement.

Be quick – to be guaranteed the best price, book early as flights can sell out and prices sometimes increase.

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

Contact your preferred travel agent

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FLOWERS OF HOLLAND 7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1649 Includes insurance and cancellation cover§ Price reduction available if not required.

aboard Spirit of the Rhine

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– see pages 144-149 for details No fly option

SPIRIT OF THE RHINE DUTCH AND BELGIAN WATERWAYS

Discover the floral highlights of the lowlands...

Marvel at the majesty of Keukenhof Gardens

Day 1: UK to Amsterdam. Travel to Amsterdam to embark Spirit of the Rhine and enjoy a welcome reception and dinner on board as you moor here overnight.

Day 2: Amsterdam This morning choose from an included city tour or culinary themed walking tour of Amsterdam. Later, why not accompany your expert gardens host on an optional excursion to Hortus Botanicus – Amsterdam’s botanical gardens, one of the oldest in the world – or join an excursion to Vondelpark. Sail to Zaandam this evening for an overnight mooring.

Day 3: Zaandam . Enjoy an included fullday excursion to Keukenhof Gardens, also known as the ‘Garden of Europe’, where over seven million bulbs fill the park. The first open-air exhibition, to promote the region’s bulb growers and flower exporters, was held here in 1949. Now the exhibition is an annual event lasting eight weeks. Admire displays of tulips, daffodils and hyacinths and visit flower and plant shows in the pavilions. Perhaps pick up ideas for your own garden…. Of course, the tulip displays are weather dependent, but they’re normally in bloom from mid-March to mid-May. Day 4: Zaandam to Beverwijk . Continue your cruise to Beverwijk this morning, arriving at lunch time. Explore at leisure this

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afternoon or join an optional walking tour of Alkmaar and its Cheese Museum. Your ship remains moored in Beverwijk overnight.

Day 5: Beverwijk. This morning you have a choice of included excursions: a trip tour of a tulip farm and scenic drive, or a visit to the Frans Hals Museum. Your ship sets sail again at lunchtime for an overnight cruise to Antwerp.

Day 6: Antwerp. Arrive in Antwerp early this morning and join an included half-day excursion to the 18th annual Floralia Brussels flower show in the grounds and greenhouses of the castle of Groot-Bijgaarden. The 14 hectares incorporates more than one million bulbs with nearly 400 types of tulips on display. The rest of the day is at leisure in Belgium’s second city. Your ship departs late tonight and begins the overnight journey to Utrecht.

Day 7: Utrecht to Amsterdam. Arrive in Utrecht after lunch for an included halfday trip to the Botanical Gardens which incorporate six different areas, including a Rock Garden, Tropical Greenhouses and an Outer Fort where marsh marigold and huge skunk cabbage flourish in the spring. At dinner sail on to moor in Amsterdam overnight.

Contact your preferred travel agent

Day 8: Amsterdam to UK. Disembark Spirit of the Rhine after breakfast ahead of your return journey or continue your holiday with an optional two-night hotel stay in Amsterdam.

EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY Amsterdam 2 night with breakfasts included. After your cruise stay two nights in Amsterdam at the locally rated 4-star Westcord Fashion Hotel (4Q). The hotel has great links to be able to explore at your leisure – located five minutes from the tram which arrives into Amsterdam Central 15 minutes later. Available only when you fly or travel by Eurostar. Please see page 143 for details.

LOOK WHO’LL BE JOINING YOU ON BOARD… Charlie Dimmock The gardening expert and television presenter will deliver a series of talks and join you on your included excursions.

SAVE up to £200 per person on selected cabin grades and departures

SO MUCH INCLUDED… Included travel insurance VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 155 20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 70 dinners Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner Free bar open 12 hours a day† Cruise Host Look forward to visiting the spectacular Keukenhof Gardens

Interactive maps and audio headsets for independent exploration.

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS

Visit Holland at the most vibrant time of the year

• Amsterdam city tour OR culinary walking tour of Amsterdam • Floralia Brussels • Utrecht Botanical Gardens • Keukenhof Gardens. • Tulip farm tour and scenic drive OR Frans Hals Museum.

The Floralia Show is held at the Groot-Bijgaarden Castle in Brussels

Beverwijk

Zaandam Amsterdam Utrecht

RIVER CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS The gardens of Amsterdam Spend a full day in the Dutch capital, but instead of taking the tourist trail, perhaps visit the city’s gardens instead. You can accompany your expert gardens host on an optional excursion to Hortus Botanicus – Amsterdam’s botanical gardens, one of the oldest in the world.

The grounds incorporate three greenhouses: the Palm House where some of the world’s oldest plants are kept, the three-climate greenhouse with its subtropical plants, and the butterfly house. Another option is to join an excursion visiting Vondelpark, Amsterdam’s largest park.

Utrecht Botanical Gardens Enjoy an included half-day trip to Utrecht Botanical Gardens. Originally called Hortus medicus, the gardens were first laid out in 1639 and are one

of the oldest university gardens in the Netherlands. They were installed for students of medicine and played an important role in the development of systematic botany in the Netherlands.

Alkmaar and the Cheese Museum The city of Alkmaar is best known for its popular Cheese Market, which is held every Friday between April and September. An optional excursion here includes a walking tour of the historic city centre and visit to the Cheese Museum, where you can learn more about the age-old method of creating, storing and selling cheese. There’s even a tasting session at the end of the visit.

NETHERLANDS

BELGIUM

Antwerp

Prices are £s per person from: Apr 13, 2022 Lower Deck Twin (Forward - E) 1849 1649 Lower Deck Twin (D) 1949 1749 Middle Deck Twin, French Balcony 2299* (Forward - C) Middle Deck Twin, French Balcony (B) 2399* Upper Deck Twin, French Balcony (A) 2549 Lower Deck Sole occupancy (D) 2549* Middle Deck, French Balcony Sole 3149* occupancy (B) Upper Deck, French Balcony Sole 3399* occupancy (A) Cruise code AH611 Flowers on Parade. 7 nights. §If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £20 – see page 150 for details.

SPIRIT OF THE RHINE DUTCH AND BELGIAN WATERWAYS

Plus...Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • All gratuities on board • Return coach travel via Eurotunnel or ferry.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return coach travel from Folkestone to Amsterdam via Eurotunnel or ferry.

Eurostar standard is available for a supplement departing from London St Pancras direct to Amsterdam. Flights from Heathrow are also available for a supplement.

Be quick – to be guaranteed the best price, book early as flights can sell out and prices sometimes increase.

Please note: †The free bar, open midday to midnight, serves non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.

Contact your preferred travel agent

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KEUKENHOF AND DUTCH DELIGHTS

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7 nights FULL BOARD from £1499

aboard Spirit of the Rhine

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– see pages 144-149 for details No fly option

Includes insurance and cancellation cover§ Price reduction available if not required.

SPIRIT OF THE RHINE DUTCH WATERWAYS

See Holland’s historic cities and most iconic sights...

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Enjoy visiting the Hague

Day 1: UK to Amsterdam to Beverwijk.

Travel by coach from Folkestone via Eurotunnel or ferry and embark Spirit of the Rhine. Cruise to Beverwijk for an overnight mooring.

Day 2: Beverwijk. Set off an included full-day excursion to Keukenhof gardens. Spread across 32 hectares, Keukenhof is described as ‘the most beautiful spring garden in the world’, and here you can admire a variety of show gardens and horticultural displays featuring many floral species, including tulips and hyacinths. After the day here, return to your ship, which departs at dinner and will cruise overnight to Rotterdam.

sites associated with the events of Operation Market Garden during an optional Arnhem Commemoration tour. Depart Arnhem this evening.

Day 5: Lelystad to Enkhuizen.

Arrive during breakfast in Lelystad, a city built on land reclaimed from the inland sea, the Zuiderzee, in 1967. From here you travel to the lake village of Giethoorn for an included city tour this morning. Referred to as the ‘Venice of the Netherlands’, Giethoorn features distinctive thatched houses that line its network of canals. There are no roads or cars in the centre of the town, so locals use punts to get around. This afternoon you can choose to join an optional excursion to Bataviawerf, or enjoy an optional wooden shoe painting workshop. Cruise to Enkhuizen this evening where you will moor overnight.

Day 3: Rotterdam to Kinderdijk.

An included tour this morning explores The Hague. Set on the North Sea coast, the Netherlands’ third largest city is both the administrative and royal capital. It features town squares and historic buildings – such as the 17th-century mansion of the Maritshuis museum. This afternoon, cruise to Kinderdijk, home to 19 UNESCO-listed windmills built between 1722 and 1761. Learn more about how a windmill works, visit the former steam pump station, Wisboom, and the historic waterboard house during an included excursion. Cruise overnight to Arnhem.

Day 6: Enkhuizen to Hoorn Enjoy some time to explore Enkhuizen this morning where you may like to join an optional visit to the Zuiderzee Museum. You'll then have the afternoon in Hoorn to see the 16th and 17thcentury town houses – the Dutch East India Company made it a wealthy trading town.

There is the option to join either an optional walking tour or optional cycling tour. Cruise overnight to Amsterdam.

Day 4: Arnhem In the early hours of this morning you’ll arrive in Arnhem. Explore the city independently, join an optional visit to the Castle Gardens at Arcen, or see the

Day 7: Amsterdam Spend a full day in the Dutch capital. This morning you can join one of two included excursions: a culinary themed walking tour of Amsterdam or a

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sightseeing coach and canal cruise to see the Skinny Bridge, Montelbaanstoren tower and the Jewish Quarter. This afternoon you may choose to join an optional excursion to Volendam, Edam and the Katwoude cheese farm.

Day 8: Amsterdam to UK. Disembark Spirit of the Rhine after breakfast for your return journey or continue your holiday with an optional two-night hotel stay in Amsterdam.

EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY Amsterdam 2 nights with breakfasts included. After your cruise stay two nights at the locally rated 4-star Westcord Fashion Hotel (4Q). The hotel is a short walk from the tram stop which connects with Amsterdam Central, a journey of approximately 15 minutes. Available only when you fly or travel by Eurostar. See page 143 for details.

LOOK WHO’LL BE JOINING YOU ON BOARD… Carol Anne Wells Carol Anne studied at the Royal College of Music and specialises in both classical and light music. She has made various recordings and arrangements, particularly of film music, and is passionate about the power of music to cross generations and cultures.

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Keukenhof Gardens

20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners

Enkhuizen Hoorn Lelystad

Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner

Beverwijk Amsterdam

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Rotterdam Kinderdijk

Interactive maps and audio headsets for independent exploration.

The Old Harbour in Hoorn

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS • Full day Keukenhof Gardens visit • City tour of The Hague • See the Kinderdijk Windmills

Amsterdam’s famous Skinny Bridge

• Giethoorn city tour

SOLO TRAVELLERS On March 23, 2022 travel exclusively in the company of other solo travellers and a dedicated Solos host, who will organise an additional drinks party. At Gatwick, Heathrow and Manchester guests can take advantage of our meet and greet, fast track security and airport lounge included as standard on all Solos holidays. Cruise seven nights.

Holiday code: AF792.

SOUNDS OF THE MOVIES – MARCH 30, 2022 This departure has a musical theme and includes evening talks and concerts by your expert host, Carol Anne Wells. Explore the power of music in films – from its humble beginnings to today’s multimillion dollar industry. You’ll hear the recognisable music from film soundtracks such as Casablanca, Dr Zhivago, Titanic and The Bodyguard, and learn about the work of composers, including John Barry, Hans Zimmer and John Williams. Cruise code: AN935.

RIVER CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Keukenhof Gardens Enjoy an included full-day excursion to world renowned Keukenhof gardens, 'the most beautiful spring garden in the world!' Admire displays of tulips, daffodils and hyacinths and perhaps pick up ideas for your own garden.

Kinderdijk Windmills One of the more iconic sights of the Netherlands is its windmills and you can get a closer look on an included excursion to the UNESCO-listed Kinderdijk Windmills on the north bank of the river Noord.

• Amsterdam city tour and canal cruise OR culinary walking tour of Amsterdam.

Amsterdam Spend the day in Amsterdam – home to the Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank’s House, the Van Gogh Museum and more. It’s easy to explore the city at your leisure, and you can join an included canal cruise or culinary themed walking tour.

Prices are £s per person from: Mar 23, 2022 Mar 30 Unassigned sole 1899 occupancy cabin** Lower Deck Twin (Forward - E) 1699 1499 Lower Deck Twin (D) 1799 1599 Middle Deck Twin, 2149 2049* French Balcony (Forward - C) Middle Deck Twin, 2249 2049 French Balcony (B) Upper Deck Twin, 2399 2299 French Balcony (A) Lower Deck Sole occupancy 2199 1999** 2449 2249† Middle Deck, French Balcony 2999 2799 2749 2549 Sole occupancy (B) Upper Deck, French Balcony 3249 3149 2899 2549 Sole occupancy (A) Cruise code AF792 AN935 Keukenhof and Dutch Delights. 7 nights. ^Free cabin upgrade from Middle Deck B grade to Upper Deck A grade on Mar 23, 2022, subject to limited availability. *These grades have limited availability. **Lower Deck price for solos cruise AF792 is based on E grade (Forward), a supplement may apply for midship. †Lower Deck price for AN935 is based on D grade.** For full details see pages 152-156. §If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £20 – see page 150 for details.

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Plus... Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • All gratuities on board • Return coach travel via Eurotunnel or ferry.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return coach travel from Folkestone to Amsterdam via Eurotunnel or ferry.

Eurostar standard is available for a supplement departing from London St Pancras direct to Amsterdam. Flights from Heathrow are also available for a supplement.

Be quick – to be guaranteed the best price, book early as flights can sell out and prices sometimes increase.

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

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CHAMBER MUSIC ON THE RHINE WITH THE ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC

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Enjoy on-board concerts performed by musicians from the Royal Academy of Music and an exclusive concert at The Royal Concertgebouw in Amsterdam on this musical cruise along the Rhine.

Admire Amsterdam’s canals

Day 1: UK-Amsterdam. Embark Spirit of the Rhine and begin the overnight journey to Düsseldorf.

Day 2: Düsseldorf Look forward to spending the afternoon in Düsseldorf, where Robert Schumann held the position of Municipal Director of Music from 1850 to 1857, during which time he composed Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major Op. 97, the ‘Rhenish Symphony’. The fourth movement of which was later praised by Tchaikovsky as “brilliant a monument to the greatness of the human spirit… as Cologne Cathedral itself”. While here enjoy an included tour of the Old Town – a square kilometre full of churches, art and more than 250 pubs, bars and cafes. Join a guide on a stroll through the backstreets and discover why the Gothic St. Lambertus church has a twisted tower. See the Burgplatz (square) with the Schlossturm (palace tower) and from here, it's a short walk to the Rhine embankment promenade which offers a view of Düsseldorf's skyline and the Oberkassel Rhine banks. Set sail this evening and cruise overnight.

Day 3: Bonn Arrive early this morning in the former capital city and perhaps join an optional excursion exploring the highlights this morning. The tour takes you to the banks of the Rhine near the Bonn Opera House to see the imposing view of Germany‘s oldest nature park, Siebengebirge and seven hills.

You’ll also visit Beethoven’s birthplace, which includes a museum, archives and chamber music hall where you can learn more about the life and work of the great composer. This afternoon you may like to witness the world’s highest cold-water geyser on an optional excursion to Andernach.

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Day 4: Bonn to Rüdesheim Following an early sailing from Bonn, you’ll arrive mid morning in the wine town of Rüdesheim, famous for the 'olde-worlde' taverns of the famed Drosselgasse. Perhaps join an optional excursion this afternoon to either a local winery for a tasting, or to Siegfried's Museum of Mechanical Music. Your ship remains moored here overnight.

Day 5: Rüdesheim to Koblenz This afternoon you’ll sail into Koblenz, situated at the point where the Rhine meets the Moselle and it's one of Germany's oldest towns with a history spanning 2,000 years. Stroll the riverside promenade where you’ll see several historic churches, all set beneath the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress on top of the hill.

Perhaps take a cable car up to the fortress on an optional excursion.

Day 6: Cologne Enjoy a morning exploring some of the city’s many highlights on an included guided tour. See the Altstadt, or old town, which has been sensitively restored to it's pre-World War II glory, the towers of Gross St Martin, the town hall and Gothic cathedral. Building started in 1248 to house the relics of the three Magi but was not finally completed until 1880. The shrine to Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar – now among the patron saints of Cologne – sits behind the high altar. Cologne has also given its name to the world’s most famous toilet water – Eau de Cologne – manufactured here since the 18th century. Depart Cologne later this afternoon.

Day 7: Amsterdam The Dutch capital is rightly popular for its friendly welcome, picturesque canals, world-class museums

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and galleries, and laid-back cafes and bars.

This morning perhaps enjoy the local food and culture on an included culinary walking tour with a guide. You’ll take a tram to Central Station from where you’ll begin a walking tour of the Dutch capital while tasting local delicacies including herring, cheese and croquettes along the way. Alternatively, you could join an included tour of Amsterdam by coach and see the Royal Palace on Dam Square, the floating flower market, the Central Railway Station, which is built on thousands of wooden piles, and the 19thcentury Rijksmuseum. Afterwards, enjoy a canal cruise to the city centre with its historic bridges and gabled houses and see the famous Skinny Bridge, the Montelbaanstoren tower and the Jewish Quarter. This evening take your seat in the recital hall of The Royal Concertgebouw in Amsterdam for an exclusive performance of classical music.

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

EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY Amsterdam 2 night with breakfasts included. Before your cruise stay two nights at the locally rated 4-star Westcord Fashion Hotel (4Q). The hotel is located within walking distance of the Vondelpark and has great links to be able to explore the capital at your leisure. It is a five-minute walk to the tram which arrives into Amsterdam Central approximately 15 minutes later. Available only when you fly or travel by Eurostar.

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SO MUCH INCLUDED… Included travel insurance VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 155 20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners Düsseldorf, Germany

Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner Amsterdam

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Düsseldorf

Plus... Five on-board concerts from musicians of the Royal Academy of Music • Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • All gratuities on board • Return flights and transfers.

Koblenz Rüdesheim

Enjoy classical performances

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS • Düsseldorf walking tour

JOINING YOU ON BOARD…

• Cologne city tour

Kyan Quartet: Formed in early 2020 at the Royal Academy of Music, Kyan Quartet consists of violinist Michelle Dierx, who completed her Masters at the Royal Academy of Music; violinist Sydney Grace Mariano who earned her Bachelors at the USC Thornton School of Music; violist Rachel Spence is the Sir Elton John Scholar at the Royal Academy of Music; and Simon Guémy, who entered the CRR of Paris in 2005 before entering the Royal Academy of Music with a scholarship.

• Sightseeing tour of Amsterdam OR culinary walking tour of Amsterdam

Trio Mazzolini: Formed in late 2019 and is made up of violinist Jack Greed, cellist Yurie Lee and pianist Harry Rylance, all of whom are recent graduates from the Royal Academy of Music and are current Chamber Music Fellows.

• Exclusive concert in Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw.

Kyan Quartet

Trio Mazzolini

RIVER CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS The Royal Academy of Music Founded in 1822 by Lord Burghersh, the Royal Academy of Music is the world’s second oldest conservatoire and in 2022 it will celebrate its 200th anniversary. The Academy’s illustrious alumni range from conductor Sir Simon Rattle to percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie and its principal Jonathan Freeman-Attwood CBE is himself an accomplished trumpeter,

recording producer, writer and broadcaster. The Royal Academy of Music seeks out and supports the musicians today whose music will move the world tomorrow and your cruise will be accompanied by musicians from the Academy. Kyan Quartet will join the first half and Trio Mazzolini join the second half, between them they will perform five on-board concerts and one at the Royal Concertgebouw.

Prices are £s per person from: Apr 6, 2022 Lower Deck Twin (Forward - E) 1899 1699 Lower Deck Twin (D) 1999 1799 Middle Deck Twin, French Balcony 2349 2249* (Forward - C) Middle Deck Twin, French Balcony (B) 2449 2249 Upper Deck Twin, French Balcony (A) 2599 2249 Lower Deck Sole occupancy (D) 2799 2599 Middle Deck, French Balcony Sole 3199 2999 occupancy (B) Upper Deck, French Balcony Sole 3449 3349* occupancy (A) Cruise code AN936 Chamber Music on the Rhine with The Royal Academy of Music. 7 nights. ^Free cabin upgrade from twin Middle Deck B grade to Upper Deck A grade, subject to limited availability. *These cabins have limited availability. §If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £20 – see page 150 for details.

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Cologne Bonn

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return coach travel from Folkestone to Amsterdam via Eurotunnel or ferry.

Eurostar standard is available for a supplement departing from London St Pancras direct to Amsterdam. Flights from Heathrow are also available for a supplement.

Be quick – to be guaranteed the best price, book early as flights can sell out and prices sometimes increase.

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

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FLOWERS OF FLORIADE AND KEUKENHOF

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Enjoy a springtime cruise along the Dutch waterways, with included visits to Keukenhof Gardens, the Floralia Show in Brussels and the Floriade Expo along the way.

Keukenhof Gardens

Day 1: UK to Amsterdam. Travel by coach from Folkestone to Amsterdam via Eurotunnel or ferry and embark Spirit of the Rhine.

Day 2: Amsterdam to Beverwijk.

Spend the day exploring Amsterdam at your leisure. Alternatively, you can choose to join one of the optional excursions available this morning – a tour of Amsterdam and canal cruise, or a culinary walking tour. Your ship will cruise to Beverwijk this evening.

Day 3: Beverwijk. Today you can enjoy a full-day included excursion of Keukenhof Gardens. Spanning 32 hectares, Keukenhof Gardens is one of the largest flower gardens in the world, and attracts over a million visitors every year who come to see the floral displays featuring tulips and hyacinths. You’ll cruise to Utrecht this evening, arriving in the early hours.

Day 4: Utrecht This morning there will be a guided visit to one of Utrecht’s weekly flower markets. This afternoon join an optional excursion to Utrecht Botanical Gardens. You’ll depart later this afternoon and cruise overnight to Brussels.

Day 5: Brussels. Arrive in Brussels in the afternoon, where you can join an included excursion to the Floralia Spring Flower Exhibition. This annual event takes place in the 14 hectares of grounds and greenhouses surrounding the castle of Groot-Bijgaarden, and displays nearly 400 types of tulips. The rest of the day is at leisure. Your ship departs later this evening and cruises overnight to Dordrecht.

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Day 6: Dordrecht You’ll arrive in the town of Dordrecht this morning, where you can spend the day at leisure. Perhaps visit the Dordrecht Museum, Museum 1940-1945, Grote Kerk or Het Hof, or join an optional walking tour of the town this morning.

Day 7: Dordrecht to Kinderdijk to Schoonhoven. Depart Dordrecht this morning and cruise to nearby Kinderdijk, which is home to 19 UNESCO-listed mills, built between 1722 and 1761. An included excursion will reveal how the mills work and you will also visit the former steam pump station, Wisboorn, and the historic waterboard house. Your ship departs for Schoonhoven, arriving after lunch where you will have time to enjoy an optional guided walking tour before your ship departs at dinner and sails overnight to Hoorn.

Day 8: Hoorn to Lelystad You’ll arrive in Hoorn during breakfast, and will have the morning to explore independently, or join an optional walking tour to see some of the highlights and rich maritime heritage of the town. Your ship departs Hoorn in the early afternoon for Lelystad, arriving later this afternoon. This afternoon enjoy an included tulip farm tour, followed by a scenic drive. Your ship remains moored overnight in Lelystad.

Day 9: Lelystad This morning, step on the shuttle bus for your included full-day visit to the Floriade Expo held in Almere. This world horticultural exhibition will last six months, and the theme for the 2022 Expo will be ‘Growing Green Cities’, focusing on how

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nature can be better incorporated into cities.

There will be hundreds of plant species, 40 country presentations, a greenhouse complex and a cable car across the site. A ride on the cable car is included with your ticket. Afterwards, travel back to your ship which departs for Amsterdam later in the evening.

Day 10: Lelystad to Amsterdam Arrive in Amsterdam in the early hours of the morning. You can join one of the two included excursions this morning: a visit to Hortus Botanicus – Amsterdam’s botanical gardens, which are one of the oldest in the world, or an excursion to Amsterdam’s largest park – Vondelpark. Spend the afternoon at leisure.

Your ship remains moored here overnight.

Day 11: Amsterdam to UK. Disembark Spirit of the Rhine after breakfast and begin your return journey or continue your holiday with an optional two-night hotel stay in Amsterdam.

EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY AMSTERDAM 2 nights with breakfasts included. After your cruise stay two nights at the locally rated 4-star Westcord Fashion Hotel (4Q). The hotel is a short walk from the tram stop, which connects to Amsterdam Central in around 15 minutes. Available only when you fly or travel by Eurostar. Please see page 143 for details.

SAVE up to £250 per person on selected cabin grades and departures FREE CABIN UPGRADE worth up to £350^

SO MUCH INCLUDED… Included travel insurance VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 155 29 meals: 10 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 10 dinners Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner

The tulip fields of noord oostpolder

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Utrecht

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Plus...On-board talks from your host • Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • All gratuities on board • Return coach travel via Eurotunnel or ferry.

Schoonhoven Dordrecht

BELGIUM

The windmills of Kinderdijk

Brussels

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS • Keukenhof Gardens • Utrecht Flower Market • Floralia Show • Kinderdijk windmills • Tulip Farm Tour and Scenic Drive

LOOK WHO’LL BE JOINING YOU ON BOARD… Anne Swithinbank Horticulturist and television presenter Anne has a passion for growing exotic plants under glass, and is a patron of the British Cactus and Succulent Society. April 20, 2022 (AH613).

Pippa Greenwood Author and television presenter Pippa ran the Plant Pathology Department at RHS Wisley and has written many horticultural books including Gardeners’ Year. May 14, 2022 (AH614).

• Floriade Expo • Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam OR Vondelpark.

Anne Swithinbank

RIVER CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Keukenhof Gardens Keukenhof Gardens is one of the Dutch bulb growing industry’s key events – with more than seven million bulbs planted ready to flower during the annual event between March and May. Tulips are the stars of the event, but you will also see daffodils, crocuses and hyacinths in bloom, while the showrooms feature more exotic species such as orchids.

Floralia Show The annual Floralia Spring Flower Exhibition takes place in the grounds surrounding the 17th-century castle of Groo-Bijgaarden. The flowerbeds are planned and designed by a descendant of one of the Netherlands’

most famous bulb-producing families, and carefully tended by a team of gardeners. Over one million bulbs will flower during the exhibition, with nearly 400 varieties of tulips alone.

Floriade Expo The seventh Floriade Expo will take place in Almere between April 14 and October 9, 2022, and during these six months is expected to welcome two million visitors. This horticultural exhibition covers 148 acres, and will feature a vast collection of trees, shrubs and flowers from around the world. The Expo’s theme will explore how horticulture can provide solutions for greener city living.

Prices are £s per person from: Apr 20, 2022 May 14# Unassigned twin cabin** 2049 Lower Deck Twin (Forward - E) 2299 2149 2399 2149 Lower Deck Twin (D) 2449 2199 2549 2299 Middle Deck Twin, French 2899 2649 2999 2749 Balcony (Forward - C) Middle Deck Twin, French 3099 2849 3199 2949 Balcony (B) Upper Deck Twin, French 3299 3399 2949^ Balcony (A) Lower Deck Sole occupancy (D) 3249 2999 3349 3099 Middle Deck, French Balcony 4049 3799 4149 3899 Sole occupancy (B) Upper Deck, French Balcony 4499 4399 3899^ Sole occupancy (A) Cruise code AH613 AH614 Flowers of Floriade and Keukenhof. 10 nights. #This departure operates a reverse Itinerary. ^Free cabin upgrade from Middle Deck B grade to Upper Deck A grade on May 14, 2022, subject to limited availability.** For full details see pages 152-155. §If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £40 – see page 150 for details.

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Kinderdijk

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Leylstad Amsterdam

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Eurostar standard is available for a supplement departing from London St Pancras direct to Amsterdam. Flights from Heathrow are also available for a supplement.

Be quick – to be guaranteed the best price, book early as flights can sell out and prices sometimes increase.

Please note: Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently. #This cruise also operates a reverse itinerary (cruise code: AH614) though excursions and ports of call and timings vary.

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FLOWERS OF FLORIADE AND ZUNDERT DAHLIA FLOWER PARADE

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Admire the floral displays of the Floriade Expo in Almere and Zundert’s Dahlia flower parade on this river cruise from Trier to Dordrecht.

Dutch tulips

Day 1: UK to Trier. Travel by coach and Eurotunnel or ferry to Trier and embark Spirit of the Rhine.

ride aboard the Tourist Train or a visit to the castle with a wine tasting at a local vineyard.

Your ship remains moored here overnight.

Day 2: Trier to Bernkastel-Kues. Spend the morning in Germany’s oldest city, Trier, founded in 16BC by Emperor Augustus. Trier lies in the heart of Germany’s oldest wine region, the Moselle. Trier retains many relics of its illustrious past, as you will discover on an included tour to see the Porta Nigra, one of the best-preserved Roman city gates in the world, the city walls and cathedral.

You’ll rejoin your ship in Issel before cruising through the afternoon to Bernkastel-Kues for an overnight mooring.

Day 5: Cochem to Koblenz Depart Cochem this morning and sail on to Koblenz, arriving this afternoon. Koblenz sits at the meeting point of the Rhine and Moselle rivers, in between the famous wine regions of the Moselle and the Middle Rhine – renowned for their Rieslings. Perhaps enjoy a cable car ride from Koblenz up to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress on an optional excursion.

Day 3: Bernkastel-Kues to TrabenTrarbach During the morning in Bernkastel-Kues you may like to take an optional ride on the panorama train. Sail on late this afternoon to the ‘twin towns’ of Traben-Trarbach, which straddle the Moselle and are linked by a bridge. This was once the second-largest wine-trading centre in Europe, after the French city of Bordeaux, and you can sample the local produce on an included wine tasting excursion.

Day 4: Traben-Trarbach to Cochem This morning, sail from Traben-Trarbach to arrive in the wine town of Cochem this afternoon.

With the backdrop of neo-Gothic Reichsburg Castle, which sits atop a hill cloaked entirely in vines, Cochem is one of the most visited places on the Moselle River. This afternoon a choice of optional excursions includes a

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Day 6: Koblenz to Bonn Sail through the morning to Bonn, arriving at lunchtime.

An optional walking tour will reveal some of the main sights such as the Electoral Palace and the baroque City Hall. Entrance to Beethoven's former home, now a museum dedicated to his life and work, is also included in the excursion. Your ship remains moored in Bonn overnight.

Day 7: Bonn to Cologne Following an early departure from Bonn you’ll arrive this morning in Cologne, Germany's cultural capital where you can see some of the city’s attractions during an optional sightseeing coach tour. The Gothic cathedral, started in 1248 to house the relics of the three Magi, wasn’t completed until 1880! Depart this afternoon and cruise overnight to Lelystad.

Day 8: Lelystad This morning, step on the shuttle bus for your included full-day visit to the Floriade Expo held in Almere.

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This world horticultural exhibition will last six months, and the theme for the 2022 Expo will be ‘Growing Green Cities’, focusing on how nature can be better incorporated into cities. As well as hundreds of species of flowers, plants and vegetables, there will be 40 country presentations, a greenhouse complex and a cable car across the site. A ride on the cable car will be included with your ticket. Afterwards you’ll travel back to your ship, which departs later this evening.

Day 9: Lelystad An optional excursion this morning visits the lake town of Giethoorn, alternatively spend the day exploring Lelystad, a city built on land reclaimed from the inland sea, the Zuiderzee, in 1967.

Perhaps visit Bataviawerf to learn more about wooden ships, spices and the long trade missions to ‘The East’ on an optional afternoon excursion. Depart for Dordrecht this evening.

Day 10: Dordrecht. Travel by shuttle bus this morning to Zundert, where you’ll spend the day at the Dahlia Flower Parade. This annual Bloemencorso features colossal displays created from millions of locally grown dahlias.

Local communities compete to create the most impressive display and each year the floral dioramas become more and more ambitious. You’ll return to Spirit of the Rhine by shuttle bus for dinner on board and she will remain moored here overnight.

Day 11: Dordrecht to UK. Disembark Spirit of the Rhine for your return journey.

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FREE CABIN UPGRADE worth up to £350^

SO MUCH INCLUDED… Included travel insurance VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 155 29 meals: 10 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 10 dinners Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner

Colourful floral displays

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Porta Nigra in historic Trier

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INCLUDED EXCURSIONS • Trier • Traben-Trarbach wine tasting • Flowers of Floriade Expo • Zundert flower parade.

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LOOK WHO’LL BE JOINING YOU ON BOARD… Tom Hart Dyke Renowned horticulturist, gardening presenter and plant hunter Tom, shot to international prominence in 2000 when he and his travelling companion Paul Winder were kidnapped during a plant hunting expedition in the Colombian jungle.

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Floriade Expo The seventh Floriade Expo will take place in Almere between April 14 and October 9, 2022, and during these six months is expected to welcome two million visitors. This impressive horticultural exhibition covers 148 acres, and will feature a vast collection of trees, shrubs and flowers from exhibitors around the world.

Bonn

Cochem

Moselle

Trier

Koblenz

Traben-Trarbach Bernkastel-Kues

Tom Hart Dyke

RIVER CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS The 2000-year-old city of Cologne The region’s main cultural hub, the city is dominated by the twin spires of Cologne Cathedral, renowned for its gilded medieval shrine and panoramic views of the river. An optional guided tour is a great way to see some of the historic attractions.

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Cologne

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Plus...Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • All gratuities on board • Return flights and transfers.

The Expo’s theme will explore how horticulture can provide solutions for greener and more sufficient city living, that does not have an impact on the environment and climate.

Dahlias on parade Admire huge displays created from millions of locally grown dahlias at the annual Zundert Dahlia parade. Local communities have been competing at the Bloemencorso for over 70 years and each year the floral dioramas have become more and more ambitious.

You’ll have the whole day to admire the floral floats before returning to your ship in Dördrecht.

Prices are £s per person from: Aug 26, 2022 Lower Deck Twin (Forward - E) 2349 2099 Lower Deck Twin (D) 2499 2249 Middle Deck Twin, French Balcony 2949 2699 (Forward - C) Middle Deck Twin, French Balcony (B) 3149 2899 Upper Deck Twin, French Balcony (A) 3349 2899 Lower Deck Sole occupancy (D) 3299 3049 Middle Deck, French Balcony Sole 4099 3849 occupancy (B) Upper Deck, French Balcony Sole 4449 3849 occupancy (A) Cruise code AH615 Flowers of Floriade and the Zundart Dahlia Flower Parade.

10 nights. ^Free cabin upgrade from Middle Deck B grade to Upper Deck A grade, subject to limited availability. .§If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £40 – see page 150 for details.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return coach travel from Folkestone to Trier via Eurotunnel or ferry, returning from Dordrecht. Eurostar standard is available for a supplement departing from London St Pancras to Brussels and onward by coach, returning from Amsterdam. Flights from Heathrow to Luxembourg, returning from Amsterdam are also available for a supplement.

Be quick – to be guaranteed the best price, book early as flights can sell out and prices sometimes increase.

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

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KEUKENHOF AND FLORIADE 7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1349 Includes insurance and cancellation cover§ Price reduction available if not required.

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Admire the colourful flora of Keukenhof Gardens and the Floriade Expo, and enjoy a day in Amsterdam on this cruise through the Netherlands.

aboard Rex Rheni

Keukenhof Gardens in full bloom

Day 1: UK to Amsterdam. Travel by coach from Folkestone to Amsterdam via Eurotunnel or ferry and embark Rex Rheni.

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

15th century when the town of Zwolle was a member of the wealthy trading organisation, the Hanseatic League. Continue sailing to Kampen this evening, where your ship will moor overnight.

Day 2: Amsterdam to Zwolle. Today there's an included full-day excursion to Keukenhof gardens, 'the most beautiful spring garden in the world!' Admire colourful displays of tulips, daffodils and hyacinths and pick up ideas for your own garden from the themed gardens here. You will rejoin your ship in Zwolle where she moors overnight.

Day 4: Kampen to Urk. Perhaps spend the morning driving through the colourful tulip fields of the Noordoostpolder on an optional excursion. Leave at lunchtime for Urk, arriving this afternoon, and enjoy some free time before rejoining your ship.

Day 3: Zwolle to Kampen. This morning you may like to visit Nijenhuis Castle and its sculpture garden on an optional excursion.

Enjoy some free time this afternoon, admiring architecture dating back to the

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Day 5: Urk to Lelystad. An optional excursion this morning visits the lake town of Giethoorn and includes a cruise along the historic canals aboard a motorised punt. Continue sailing to Lelystad this afternoon, arriving late afternoon for an overnight mooring.

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Day 6: Lelystad to Amsterdam. This morning, step on the shuttle bus for your included full-day visit to the Floriade Expo held in Almere. This world horticultural exhibition will last six months, and displays hundreds of species of flowers, plants and vegetables, alongside 40 country presentations, a greenhouse complex and a cable car providing panoramic views across the site. A ride on the cable car will be included with your ticket. After your day at the Expo you’ll travel back to your ship, which will depart for Amsterdam later in the evening.

SAVE up to £250 per person on selected cabin grades

No single supplements on selected grades, subject to availability

SO MUCH INCLUDED… Included travel insurance VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 155 20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners Free bar open 12 hours a day† Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner

See tulips in Holland

Cruise Host Interactive maps and audio headsets for independent exploration

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS Keukenhof Gardens

Amsterdam in Bloom

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Urk Kampen Leylstad

Zwolle

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Plus… Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner • Entertainment and activities on the ship • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • Return coach travel via Eurotunnel or ferry.

Amsterdam

Visit Holland's beautiful Keukenhof Gardens

Day 7: Amsterdam . Enjoy a full day in this iconic city where a choice of optional excursions is available. Perhaps see the highlights during a coach tour and canal cruise, or embark on a culinary themed walking tour for the opportunity to sample local delicacies along the way. This afternoon perhaps visit Volendam, Edam and the Katwoude cheese farm on another optional excursion. Your ship remains moored here overnight.

Day 8: Amsterdam to UK. Disembark after breakfast and return to the UK.

EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY Amsterdam. 2 nights with breakfasts included. Before your cruise stay at the locally rated 4-star Westcord Fashion Hotel (4Q). The hotel is just a short walk from the tram stop which connects with Amsterdam Central, a journey of approximately 15 minutes. Available only when you fly or travel by Eurostar. Please see page 143 for details.

Prices are £s per person from: May 1, 2022 Passenger Deck Twin (Aft - E) 1499 1349* Passenger Deck Twin (D) 1599 1449 Main Deck Twin (C) 1799* Promenade Deck Twin (Aft - B) 1779 1629* Promenade Deck Twin (A) 1999* Passenger Deck Sole Occupancy (D) 1599 1449 Main Deck Sole Occupancy (C) 1999* Promenade Deck Sole Occupancy (Aft - B) 1779 1629* Promenade Deck Sole Occupancy (A) 2349* Cruise code AH299 Keukenhof and Floriade. 7 nights. §If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £20 – see page 150 for details.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on coach travel from Folkestone to Amsterdam via Eurotunnel or ferry. Eurostar standard is available for a supplement departing from London St Pancras to Amsterdam. Flights from Heathrow are also available for a supplement.

Be quick – to be guaranteed the best price, book early as flights can sell out and prices sometimes increase.

Please note: †The free bar, open from midday to midnight, serves non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

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

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HIDDEN TREASURES OF THE NETHERLANDS 7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1099

aboard Rex Rheni

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Includes insurance and cancellation cover§ Price reduction available if not required

DUTCH & BELGIAN WATERWAYS

Cruise the waterways of the Netherlands to discover sights you know and cultural highlights you may not...

The Noordostpolder tulip fields in full bloom

Day 1: UK to Amsterdam to Hoorn.Travel by coach from Folkestone to Amsterdam via Eurotunnel or ferry and embark Rex Rheni.

Enjoy a welcome reception and dinner as you depart this evening for Hoorn, where you arrive late and moor overnight.

Day 2: Hoorn to Oudeschild, Texel. Wake up in Hoorn. This region of Friesland is largely agricultural and particularly famous for its black-and-white Friesian cattle. Step ashore to take a look around and perhaps pause in a waterside cafe. You may wish to explore further on an optional walking tour before you cruise through the afternoon to reach the small fishing port of Oudeschild on the island of Texel. The village is a popular holiday resort on the south-east coast of the island, with fine sandy beaches nearby.

Day 3: Oudeschild, Texel to Harlingen.The largest and most southerly of the Wadden Islands, Texel is part of the province of North Holland and is just 24 kilometres long and

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nine kilometres wide. This morning perhaps join an optional island tour – with its fields, pine forests, sand dunes and windmills. After lunch set off on a cruise to Harlingen, arriving before dinner and mooring here overnight.

Day 4: Harlingen to Lemmer. Enjoy the morning at leisure in Harlingen. Here you can join an optional excursion exploring the province of Friesland and visiting the oldest working planetarium in the world at the university city of Franeker. Alternatively you can explore historic Harlingen independently on foot. This harbour town, the most northerly on the mainland, prospered thanks to fishing and trade with Scandinavia. You can see the merchants’ houses alongside the canals, where the gable stones indicate the resident’s trade, before house numbers were thought of! Cruise through the afternoon to arrive in Lemmer, a popular water sports town, before dinner. You remain moored here overnight.

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Day 5: Lemmer to Urk.This morning is at leisure in Lemmer where you might enjoy relaxing in a waterside cafe, alternatively, head off to see its biggest attraction – the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Wouda pumping station on an optional excursion.

Your cruise resumes at lunchtime with the short voyage to Urk, where you arrive midafternoon and moor overnight. The fishing town has existed for more than a Millennium and was originally an island in the Almere, a lake which became part of the Zuiderzee in the 13th century. Urk was finally connected to the mainland by a dyke in 1939. You’re in for a treat this afternoon as you can look forward to an included scenic drive through the spellbinding tulip fields of the Noordoostpolder – land reclaimed from the sea which is now considered the foremost bulb region in the Netherlands which attracts visitors from around the globe. Look forward to stops for photo opportunities before you return to your ship.

SAVE up to £250 per person on selected cabin grades and departures

SO MUCH INCLUDED… Included travel insurance VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 155 20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners Free bar open 12 hours a day† Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner Cruise Host Interactive maps and audio headsets for independent exploration

Iconic Amsterdam

INCLUDED EXCURSION • Scenic Noordoostpolder drive.

Harlingen Oudeschild

NETHERLANDS

Lemmer Hoorn

Urk Kampen

Amsterdam

Explore the island of Texel

Day 6: Urk to Kampen. Bid farewell to Urk after breakfast and cruise on to arrive in Kampen before lunch. This afternoon an optional excursion visits Giethoorn, a pretty lake town likened to Venice due to its many canals and bridges. Return to your ship in Kampen and moor overnight.

Day 7: Kampen to Amsterdam Set sail before breakfast and arrive in the capital during breakfast. Perhaps join an optional tour of Amsterdam by coach this morning and see the Royal Palace on Dam Square, the floating flower market, the Central Railway Station, which is built on thousands of wooden piles, and the 19th-century Rijksmuseum. This excursion also includes a canal cruise to see the city centre with its pretty bridges and attractive gabled houses up close.

Alternatively join an optional culinarythemed walking tour. The final night of your holiday is at leisure in Amsterdam.

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Plus… Captain’s dinner and drinks reception • Entertainment and activities on the ship • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • Return coach travel via Eurotunnel or ferry††.

Kampen sits beside the River IJssel

Day 8: Amsterdam to UK. Disembark your ship after breakfast for your return journey or continue your holiday with an optional two-night hotel stay in Amsterdam.

EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY Amsterdam. 2 nights with breakfasts included. Before your cruise stay at the locally rated 4-star Westcord Fashion Hotel (4Q). The hotel is just a short walk from the tram stop which connects with Amsterdam Central, a journey of approximately 15 minutes. Available only when you fly or travel by Eurostar. Please see page 143 for details.

Prices are £s per person from: Apr 19, 2022 Aug 16 1499 1249 Passenger Deck Twin (Aft - E) 1349 1099 Passenger deck Twin (D) 1449 1199 1599 1349 Main Deck Twin (C) 1699 1549 1849 1599 Promenade Deck Twin (Aft - B) 1629 1379 1779 1529 Promenade Deck Twin (A) 1849 1599 1999 1749 Passenger Deck Sole 1599 1349 1449 1199 Occupancy (D) 2099 1849 Main Deck Sole Occupancy (C) 1949 1799 Promenade Deck Sole 1779 1529 1629 1379 Occupancy (Aft - B) Promenade Deck Sole 2249 1999 2399 2149 Occupancy (A) Cruise code RH262 Hidden Treasures of the Netherlands. 7 nights. §If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £20 – see page 150 for details.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return coach travel from Folkestone to Amsterdam via Eurotunnel or ferry.

Eurostar standard is available for a supplement departing from London St Pancras direct to Amsterdam. Flights from Heathrow are also available for a supplement.

Be quick – to be guaranteed the best price, book early as flights can sell out and prices sometimes increase.

Please note: Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently. †The free bar on board is open from 12pm to midnight, serving non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. †† Return flights or Eurostar upgrade available for a supplement.

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SPRINGTIME IN THE NETHERLANDS 5 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £879 Includes insurance and cancellation cover§ Price reduction available if not required.

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DUTCH AND BELGIAN WATERWAYS

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

aboard Rex Rheni

Zaanse Schans Windmill Village

Day 1: UK to Amsterdam to Beverwijk.

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

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windmills for an idea of what it was like to live here in the 18th and 19th centuries. This afternoon, cruise to Enkhuizen.

Day 2: Beverwijk to Zaandam . Gardeners!

You'll love this included full-day excursion to world-renowned Keukenhof gardens, which are ablaze with colourful flowers each Spring.

View flower and plant shows in the pavilions and pick up ideas for your own garden from themed gardens here. Rejoin your ship at Zaandam this evening.

Day 4: Enkhuizen to Hoorn Discover picturesque Enkhuizen, a town made wealthy by its association with the Dutch East India Company, or join an optional morning excursion to Zuiderzee Museum. Depart at midday for Hoorn, where you can join an optional walking tour of the attractive harbour town where the founders of the Dutch East India Company resided as trade brought great wealth. Moor here in Hoorn overnight.

Day 3: Zaandam to Enkhuizen. This morning explore Zaandam independently or join an optional tour to see the the historic village of Zaanse Schans. See the traditional houses, workshops and reconstructed

Day 5: Hoorn to Amsterdam Sail to Amsterdam, arriving with an afternoon to explore. It's easy to make your own way around this compact and pedestrian-friendly city – perhaps explore the Royal Palace,

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discover the wealth of art in one of the museums or see Anne Frank House. You may wish to join an optional culinary walking tour of Amsterdam, or join an optional city tour and a canal cruise that fits in as much sightseeing as possible!

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

EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY Amsterdam. 2 nights with breakfasts included. Before your cruise stay at the locally rated 4-star Westcord Fashion Hotel (4Q). The hotel is located a fiveminute walk from a tram which arrives into Amsterdam Central 15 minutes later.

Available only when you fly or travel by Eurostar. Please see page 143 for details.

SAVE up to £150 on selected cabin grades and departures

SO MUCH INCLUDED… Included travel insurance VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 155 14 meals: 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 5 dinners Free bar open 12 hours a day† Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner

Hoorn harbour

Cruise Host Interactive maps and audio headsets for independent exploration Plus…

• Captain's dinner and drinks reception • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • Return coach travel via Eurotunnel or ferry†

INCLUDED EXCURSION • Visit to Keukenhof gardens.

Discover the delights of Amsterdam NETHERLANDS Enkhuizen Hoorn Beverwijk Zaandam Amsterdam Keukenhof gardens

Herring houses on the waterways of Enkhuizen

TOM HART DYKE Joining April 26, 2022 departures Hart Dyke, known as ‘The Plant Hunter’, first leapt to international prominence in 2000, when he was kidnapped while trekking in the Colombian jungle. He and travelling companion Paul Winder were seeking a rare plant in the Darien Gap before they were captured by local guerrillas and held for nine months. It was during his time in captivity, after being told to prepare to die, that he designed the World Garden of Plants to occupy his mind. After his release he turned his vision into reality at Lullingstone Castle, Kent, which contains some 8,000 species, many collected

by Hart Dyke from remote corners of the globe.

Tom Hart Dyke

SOLO TRAVELLERS On April 4, 2022, join a cruise exclusively for solo travellers with a dedicated Solos host on board. Enjoy an additional drinks party and an included walking tour in Hoorn as you cruise for five nights. Holiday code: AF743.

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• Entertainment and activities on the ship

Prices are £s per Apr 4, 2022 Apr 14 Apr 26 person from: Passenger Deck 1029 879 1129 979 Twin (Aft - E) Passenger Deck 1079 929 1179 1029 Twin (D) Main Deck Twin (C) 1279 1179 1379 1229 Promenade Deck 1259 1109 1359 1209 Twin (Aft - B) Promenade Deck 1479 1329 1579 1429 Twin (A) Passenger Deck Sole 1279 1129 1379 1229 1329 1179 Occupancy (D) Main Deck Sole 1479 1379 1579 1429 1529 1379 Occupancy (C) Promenade Deck Sole 1509 1359 1459 1309 1559 1409 Occupancy (Aft - B) Promenade Deck Sole 1829 1679 1929 1779 1879 1729 Occupancy (A) Cruise code AF743 RH036 Springtime in the Netherlands. 5 nights. On solos cruise AF743 E grades may be available from £1029 §If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £20 – see page 150 for details.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return travel from Folkestone to Amsterdam via Eurotunnel or ferry. Eurostar standard is available for a supplement departing from London St Pancras direct to Amsterdam. Flights from Heathrow are also available for a supplement.

Be quick – to be guaranteed the best price, book early as flights can sell out and prices sometimes increase.

Please note: Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently. †The free bar on board is open from 12pm to midnight, serving non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

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MINI CRUISE

ANDRE RIEU IN MAASTRICHT 4 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1049 Includes insurance and cancellation cover§ Price reduction available if not required.

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Visit Venlo and Roermond before sailing to Maastricht to see André Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra perform under the stars.

Marvellous Maastricht by night

Day 1: UK to Nijmegen. Travel by coach via Eurotunnel or ferry to Nijmegen. Embark Rex Rheni and look forward to a welcome reception and dinner on board. Your ship will begin the overnight journey to Venlo this evening.

Day 2: Venlo to Roermond. Spend the morning in Venlo, where you have the opportunity to visit the castle gardens at Arcen on an optional excursion. This afternoon your ship will continue to historic Roermond, where the town centre is designated a conservation area. Perhaps

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see some of the highlights on an optional walking tour. Your ship remains moored here overnight.

Day 3: Roermond to Maastricht. Your ship departs Roermond early this morning to arrive in Maastricht during lunch. Spend the afternoon exploring the city where André Rieu grew up independently. Your ship remains moored in Maastricht overnight.

Day 4: Maastricht. This morning you can join an optional tour of the city, where the cobbled streets of the Old Town are home to the Gothic-style church St Janskerk and the

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Romanesque Basilica of St Servatius, which houses a significant collection of religious art. This evening you’ll enjoy dinner at a local restaurant before transferring by coach to Vrijthof Square in the medieval heart of Maastricht, where you’ll take your seat for the open-air André Rieu concert.

Day 5: Maastricht to UK. Disembark your ship after breakfast and begin your return journey.

SAVE up to £150 per person on selected cabin grades and departures

SO MUCH INCLUDED… Included travel insurance VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 155 11 meals: 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 4 dinners Free bar open 12 hours a day† Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner Cruise Host Plus... Complimentary Wi-Fi on board Return coach travel via Eurotunnel or ferry

Stroll the waterfront in pretty Roermond

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Andre Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra copyright@andre rieu production

Concert by André Rieu and his orchestra.

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Meuse Venlo

Roermond BELGIUM

Maastricht

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Nijmegen

Prices are £s per person from: Jul 12 Passenger Deck Twin (Aft - E) 1149 1049 Passenger Deck Twin (D) 1199 1099* Main Deck Twin (C) 1399* Promenade Deck Twin (Aft - B) 1379 1229 Promenade Deck Twin (A) 1599 1499 Passenger Deck Sole Occupancy (D) 1399 1299 Main Deck Sole Occupancy (C) 1599* Promenade Deck Sole Occupancy (Aft - B) 1579 1479* Promenade Deck Sole Occupancy (A) 1949 1849* Cruise code RH280 André Rieu in Maastricht - Mini Cruise. 4 nights. *These grades have limited availability. §If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £20 – see page 150 for details.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return coach travel from Folkestone to Maastricht via Eurotunnel or ferry, returning from Nijmegen, except on #Jul 8, 2022 departure where your itinerary is reversed. Eurostar standard is available for a supplement departing from London St Pancras to Brussels and onward by coach, returning from Amsterdam . Flights from Heathrow are also available for a supplement.

Be quick – to be guaranteed the best price, book early as flights can sell out and prices sometimes increase.

Vrijthof Square has a magnificent backdrop

Please note: †The free bar, open from midday to midnight, serves non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

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

Contact your preferred travel agent

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CHRISTMAS MARKETS OF THE RHINELAND

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4 nights FULL BOARD from £499 Includes insurance and cancellation cover§ Price reduction available if not required.

Cruise through the Rhine Valley to browse the magical stalls of Germany’s Christmas markets.

aboard Spirit of the Rhine

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SAVE up to £100 per person on selected cabin grades

SO MUCH INCLUDED… Included travel insurance VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 155 11 meals: 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 4 dinners Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner

SPIRIT OF THE RHINE THE RHINE AND HER TRIBUTARIES

Cruise Host 4 included Christmas market visits Interactive maps and audio headsets for independent exploration.

Plus... Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • All gratuities on board • Return coach travel via Eurotunnel or ferry.

Advent in Düsseldorf

Browse the stalls of Germany’s magical Christmas markets

Düsseldorf

Rhine Cologne Bonn

Christmas lights and decorations

This festive mini cruise takes you on a scenic journey along the Rhine to visit four magical Christmas markets, overflowing with beautifully hand-crafted toys and colourful decorations, as well as a great variety of tempting culinary treats. Enjoy the aromas of roasting chestnuts, spicy gingerbread and hot mulled wine as you browse hundreds of traditional wooden stalls.

The cities of Koblenz, Bonn, Cologne and Düsseldorf provide a historic and beautiful backdrop to the winter wonderland and we’ll provide you with interactive maps and headsets to make exploring these cities independently even better. You’ll also have time to relax on board Spirit of the Rhine and watch the winter landscapes of the Rhine Valley drift by – it’s the perfect prelude to Christmas!

Day 1: UK to Cologne.

Embark Spirit of the Rhine.

Day 2: Koblenz to Bonn.

Included visit: Koblenz Christmas market.

Day 3: Bonn to Cologne to Düsseldorf.

Included visits: Bonn Christmas market • Cologne Christmas market.

Day 4: Düsseldorf to Cologne.

Included visit: Düsseldorf Christmas market.

Day 5: Cologne to UK. Disembark Spirit of the Rhine after breakfast.

Koblenz

Prices are £s per person from: Dec 12, 2021 Dec 16 Standard Unassigned Twin Cabin 499 Lower Deck Twin (Forward - E) Sold Out Sold Out Lower Deck Twin (D) Sold Out Sold Out Middle Deck Twin, 899* Sold Out French Balcony (Forward - C) Middle Deck Twin, 949 949 849 French Balcony (B) Upper Deck Twin, 1049 999 1049 949 French Balcony (A) Lower Deck Sole occupancy (D) Sold Out Sold Out Middle Deck, French Balcony 1349 1349 1249 Sole occupancy (B) Upper Deck, French Balcony 1449 1399 1449 1349 Sole occupancy (A) Cruise code XX584 Christmas Markets of the Rhineland. 4 nights. *Subject to limited availability. §If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £12 – see page 150 for details.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return coach travel from Folkestone to Cologne via Eurotunnel or ferry, returning from Dusseldorf. Eurostar standard is available for a supplement departing from London St Pancras and onward by coach.

Flights from Heathrow are also available for a supplement.

Be quick – to be guaranteed the best price, book early as flights can sell out and prices sometimes increase.

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NEW YEAR ON THE RHINE

aboard Spirit of the Rhine

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7 nights FULL BOARD from £1899

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Includes insurance and cancellation cover§ Price reduction available if not required.

No fly option

Celebrate the New Year aboard Spirit of the Rhine as you cruise the Rhine and Moselle

SAVE up to £50 per person on selected cabin grades

SO MUCH INCLUDED… Included travel insurance VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 155 20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner Cruise Host

Interactive maps and audio headsets for independent exploration.

Plus... Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • All gratuities on board • Return coach travel via Eurotunnel or ferry.

A sparkling start to the New Year

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Bonn

Alken Cochem

Koblenz Boppard

Traben-Trarbach

Wintery Cochem

Colourful Cologne

Explore a string of historic German towns, from Bonn – birthplace of Beethoven – to Alken, one of the oldest villages on the Moselle. Enjoy the celebrations and sociable atmosphere on board Spirit of the Rhine as you toast in the New Year in delightful Boppard, where the sky will alight with a colourful fireworks display.

Look forward to an included trip to Koblenz, which spreads across the banks of the Rhine and Moselle, and a visit to historic Ehrenbreitstein Fortress along the way. Your journey concludes in the vibrant city of Cologne, where an included tour will reveal the city’s countless attractions, such as the imposing twin-spired Gothic cathedral.

Day 1: UK to Cologne to Bonn.

Embark Spirit of the Rhine.

Day 2: Bonn Included excursion: Tour of Bonn.

Day 3: Cochem to Bernkastel-Kues.

Optional excursion: Cochem, Reichsburg Castle and wine tasting.

Day 4: Bernkastel-Kues to Alken.

New Year’s Eve: Alken to Boppard Optional excursions: Boppard wine tasting • Rheinfels Castle and St Goar.

Day 6: Boppard to Koblenz Included excursion: Koblenz and Ehrenbreinstein Fortress.

Day 7: Koblenz to Cologne to Düsseldorf Included excursion: Tour of Cologne.

Day 8: Düsseldorf to UK. Disembark Spirit of the Rhine after breakfast.

SPIRIT OF THE RHINE THE RHINE AND HER TRIBUTARIES

3 included excursions

Prices are £s per person from: Dec 27, 2021 Lower Deck Twin (Forward - E) Sold out Lower Deck Twin (D) Sold out Middle Deck Twin, French Balcony Sold out (Forward - C) Middle Deck Twin, French Balcony (B) 1899^ Upper Deck Twin, French Balcony (A) 2049 1999 Lower Deck Sole occupancy (D) Sold out Middle Deck, French Balcony Sole 2599^ occupancy (B) Upper Deck, French Balcony Sole 2799 occupancy (A) Cruise code XY574 New Year on the Rhine. 7 nights. ^These grades have limited availability. §If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £20 – see page 150 for details.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return coach travel from Folkestone to Cologne via Eurotunnel or ferry, returning from Dusseldorf. Eurostar standard is available for a supplement departing from London St Pancras and onward by coach.

Flights from Heathrow are also available for a supplement.

Be quick – to be guaranteed the best price, book early as flights can sell out and prices sometimes increase.

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REFLECTIONS OF THE RHINE AND MAIN

aboard Spirit of the Danube

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7 nights FULL BOARD from £1799 Includes insurance and cancellation cover§ Price reduction available if not required.

SPIRIT OF THE DANUBE THE RHINE AND HER TRIBUTARIES

Sail along the Middle Rhine and Main visiting vibrant cities and medieval towns…

Miltenberg's scenic riverside setting

Day 1: UK-Amsterdam. Fly to Amsterdam and journey by coach to your ship. Enjoy a welcome dinner on board this evening as Spirit of the Danube remains moored overnight in Amsterdam.

Day 2: Amsterdam Look forward to an included excursion which highlights the history of the city. Alternatively, opt for a culinary-themed walking tour of the city.

Your ship departs Amsterdam after lunch and cruises south along the Amsterdam Rijnkanaal, reaching the Rhine overnight en route for Cologne.

Day 3: Cologne Enjoy an afternoon exploring some of the city’s many highlights on an optional guided tour. Depart Cologne late tonight.

Day 4: Koblenz to Rüdesheim You'll have a couple of hours to explore Koblenz this morning during an included tour.

Continue to the wine town of Rüdesheim.

Here you can join an optional excursion to either a local winery or Siegfried's Museum of Mechanical Music. Your ship departs early evening and cruises towards Miltenberg.

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Day 5: Miltenberg. Enjoy a leisurely morning on board as you cruise to Miltenberg, set in the Main Valley, between the Odenwald and the Spessart Mountains. This afternoon you can join an optional tour of the Miltenberg Brewery. Your ship departs early this evening.

Day 6: Würzburg Spend the afternoon in Würzburg, nestled among vineyards on the banks of the River Main. Enjoy an included guided tour of one of Europe’s most splendid baroque palaces, the Residenz. Spirit of the Danube leaves Würzburg early this evening and continues towards Bamberg.

Day 7: Bamberg Today you pass from the Main into the Main-Danube Canal. Your ship moors in Bamberg, renowned as one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Germany, after lunch. Perhaps join an optional walking tour of the old city. Alternatively, you can join an optional culinary-themed walking tour.

Back on board your ship, a farewell dinner is served as you sail overnight to Nuremberg.

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

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EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY Amsterdam two nights with breakfasts included. Before your cruise stay at the locally rated 4-star Westcord Fashion Hotel (4Q), located within walking distance of a tram which arrives into Amsterdam Central 15 minutes later.

Please see page 143 for details.

LOOK WHO’LL BE JOINING YOU ON BOARD… Paul Rankin This cruise is joined by celebrity chef, Paul Rankin – founder of Northern Ireland’s first Michelin Starred restaurant, Roscoff.

SOLO TRAVELLERS On April 2, 2022, if you wish, you can join a group of solo travellers and a dedicated Solos host on board, enjoy an additional drinks party and an included guided tour of Cologne as you cruise for seven nights. Holiday code: AF945.

SAVE up to £200 per person on selected cabin grades

FREE CABIN UPGRADE worth up to £300^

SO MUCH INCLUDED… Included travel insurance VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 155 Bamberg’s historic Town Hall

20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner Cruise Host Interactive maps and audio headsets for independent exploration.

Enjoy time in pretty Koblenz

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS • Amsterdam city tour and canal cruise OR culinary walking tour of Amsterdam • Koblenz and the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress • Wurzburg and the Residenz Palace.

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Experience the canal culture of Amsterdam

Bamberg Wurzburg Koblenz Main Rüdesheim Miltenberg Nuremburg

RIVER CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS The 2000-year-old city of Cologne The region’s main cultural hub, the city is dominated by the twin spires of Cologne Cathedral, renowned for its gilded medieval shrine and views of the river. An optional guided tour is a great way to see some of the historic attractions.

A head for heights in Koblenz For panoramic views over the town of Koblenz and the confluence of the rivers Rhine and Moselle an exhilarating trip on the panoramic cable car up to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress is a must. The fortress was constructed between 1817 and 1828 and houses the Landesmuseum Koblenz.

Fairytale palaces of Würzburg Nestled amid lush vineyards the beautiful Bavarian city of Würzburg owes its appearance to the princebishops of the Schönborn family, who erected numerous baroque buildings during the 17th and 18th centuries.

Enjoy an included guided tour of the Residenz, which features a famous grand staircase and Imperial Hall with frescoes by Tiepolo.

Prices are £s per person from: Apr 4, 2022 Lower Deck Twin (Forward - E) 1999 1799 Lower Deck Twin (D) 2099 1899 Middle Deck Twin, French Balcony 2449 2249 (Forward - C) Middle Deck Twin, French Balcony (B) 2549 2349 Upper Deck Twin, French Balcony (A) 2699 2349^ Lower Deck Sole occupancy (D) 2949 2749* Middle Deck, French Balcony 3349 3149* Sole occupancy (B) Upper Deck, French Balcony 3599 3149^* Sole occupancy (A) Cruise code RH278 Reflections of the Rhine and Main. 7 nights. .^Free cabin upgrade from Middle Deck B grade to Upper Deck A grade, subject to limited availability. *Sole occupancy prices based on solos cruise AF945 §If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £20 – see page 150 for details.

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Plus... Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • All gratuities on board • Return flights and transfers.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on flights from Heathrow to Amsterdam, returning from Munich with the scheduled services of British Airways.

Be quick – to be guaranteed the best price, book early as flights can sell out and prices sometimes increase.

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

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ROMAN WINE TOWNS OF THE RHINE AND MOSELLE

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7 nights FULL BOARD from £999 Includes insurance and cancellation cover§ Price reduction available if not required.

SPIRIT OF THE RHINE THE RHINE AND HER TRIBUTARIES

Explore historic cities and enjoy the scenery along the Rhine and Moselle rivers.

Reichsburg Castle looms over Cochem

Day 1: UK to Amsterdam to Arnhem.

Embark Spirit of the Rhine.

Day 2: Bonn Arrive in Bonn after lunch and discover the highlights of the city on an included walking tour with a local guide.

Highlights include the Beethoven monument, the Romanesque Minster Cathedral, the University of Bonn which was formerly the Elector’s Palace and the Baroque City Hall. After dinner you will sail overnight towards Cochem.

Day 3: Cochem Arrive in Cochem on the Moselle after breakfast. You may like to explore the town independently this morning, while an optional afternoon excursion visits Reichsburg Castle, followed by a wine tasting at a local vineyard. Depart this evening for Bernkastel.

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Day 4: Bernkastel Sail to BernkastelKues where Renaissance houses line the market square. Perhaps embark on an optional trip aboard the Bernkastel panorama train. Moor here overnight.

Day 5: Bernkastel to Trier Set sail before breakfast and spend the afternoon in the historic city of Trier, founded in 16BC

by Emperor Augustus. Discover more on an included tour to see the Roman city gateway, Porta Nigra, and the cathedral. Moor here until the early hours.

Day 6: Trier to Traben-Trarbach. Set off in the early hours and cruise through the morning to the twin villages of TrabenTrarbach which straddle the Moselle. Known as the 'capitals' of the wine region, they are home to many art nouveau buildings. Enjoy

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an included wine-tasting at a vineyard this afternoon before your cruise resumes over dinner as you sail overnight to Koblenz.

Day 7: Koblenz Meaning 'merging of the rivers', Koblenz' rich history is reflected in a wealth of monuments and historic buildings. Arrive here after breakfast.

An optional walking tour this afternoon encompasses Ehrenbreitstein Fortress.

Set sail before dinner and cruise overnight towards Frankfurt.

Day 8: Frankfurt to UK. Disembark Spirit of the Rhine after breakfast for your return journey.

No single supplement on selected cabins subject to availability

SO MUCH INCLUDED… Included travel insurance VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 155 20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner Cruise Host Interactive maps and audio headsets for independent exploration.

Plus... Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • All gratuities on board • Return flights and transfers.

Bernkastel-Kues

• Tour of Trier • Wine tasting in Traben-Trarbach.

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Koblenz Frankfurt

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Bernkastel-Kues Traben-Trarbach

Ehrenbreitstein Fortress looms over Koblenz

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INCLUDED EXCURSIONS • Walking tour of Bonn

RIVER CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Reichsburg Castle A visit to Cochem offers the opportunity to visit its fairy-tale castle on an optional excursion. The castle was rescued and restored in the 19th century in neo-Gothic style and is now a showcase for Renaissance and baroque furniture. The excursion also explores a local vineyard and winery for an introductory talk and a tasting of four regional white Rieslings.

Roman Trier Germany’s oldest city, Trier, was founded in 16BC by Emperor?Augustus. An included tour of the city will reveal some of the

historic attractions such as the Roman city gateway, Porta Nigra, and the vaulted fortress-style cathedral, which combines Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque architecture.

Ehrenbreitstein Fortress Constructed by the Prussians in the early 19th century, Ehrenbreitstein Fortress overlooks Koblenz and is Europe’s second largest fortress, after Gibraltar. The fortress can be reached by cable car from Koblenz and you may like to visit on an optional excursion, which also includes a walking tour of the historic city.

Prices are £s per person from: Nov 1, 2021 Unassigned Standard Twin cabin 1049 Lower Deck Twin (Forward - E) 1149 Lower Deck Twin (D) 1299 Middle Deck Twin, French Balcony 1599 (Forward - C) Middle Deck Twin, French Balcony (B) 1699 Upper Deck Twin, French Balcony (A) 1899 Lower Deck Sole occupancy (D) 1299 Middle Deck, French Balcony 1699 Sole occupancy (B) Upper Deck, French Balcony 1899 Sole occupancy (A) Cruise code RH294 Roman Wine Towns of the Rhine and Main. 7 nights. §If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £20 – see page 150 for details TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on flights from Heathrow to Amsterdam with the scheduled services of British Airways, returning from Frankfurt.

Be quick – to be guaranteed the best price, book early as flights can sell out and prices sometimes increase.

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THE BEAUTIFUL RHINE AND MAIN

aboard Spirit of the Rhine

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7 nights FULL BOARD from £949

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Includes insurance and cancellation cover§ Price reduction available if not required.

SPIRIT OF THE RHINE THE RHINE AND HER TRIBUTARIES

Discover the historic towns and picturesque scenery of the Rhine and Main before mooring overnight in Amsterdam.

A typical Amsterdam scene

Day 1: UK to Frankfurt. Embark Spirit of the Rhine. Enjoy a welcome reception and dinner on board. Cruise overnight towards Aschaffenburg.

Day 2: Aschaffenburg Arrive in the early hours and spend the morning in the city known as 'Bavarian Nice' thanks to its sunny climate and lively cultural scene.

Enjoy an included walking tour of the city where you can see the Rennaisance Schloss Johannisburg dating back to the 17th century. Take a stroll through the artisan quarter with its typical Bavarian style halftimbered buildings before setting sail at lunch and cruising on through the afternoon and evening before mooring in Mainz, in the early hours.

Day 3: Mainz. Spend the morning in Mainz where you can join an optional walking tour of city or visit Heidelburg and its Renaissance castle on another optional excursion. Mainz, the capital of Rheinland-Pfalz, has a large Romanesque red sandstone cathedral, which retains its cloisters. Behind the cathedral in Gutenbergplatz square is a statue of Johannes Gutenberg, the father of modern printing. Depart after lunch and spend the afternoon and evening cruising towards Strasbourg.

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Day 4: Strasbourg Arrive in Strasbourg mid morning and this afternoon explore the beautiful capital of Alsace whose cobbled streets, half-timbered houses and Gothic cathedral can be seen on an included tour and canal cruise. Depart this evening and cruise back into Germany overnight.

Day 5: Rüdesheim to Boppard Arrive in the charming wine town of Rüdesheim for a morning exploring. Perhaps join a fascinating optional excursion to Siegfried’s Museum of Mechanical Music. Set sail to Boppard, a classic Rhineland wine town, where the waterfront is overlooked by wooded gorges and vineyards, arriving mid-afternoon. This UNESCO World Heritage Site has extensive Roman remains, medieval fortifications and half-timbered buildings. You remain moored here overnight.

Day 6: Boppard to Andernach Leave Boppard early morning and cruise through breakfast to spend the rest of the morning in Andernach, where you may like to join an optional walking tour. During lunch you set off and spend the rest of the day and night cruising towards Amsterdam.

Day 7: Amsterdam Arrive in Amsterdam late morning, and after lunch you can join an included culinary themed walking tour and

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sample local delicacies including herring, cheese and croquettes along the way; or you could opt for an included tour of Amsterdam by coach and canal and see the Royal Palace on Dam Square, the floating flower market, the Central Railway Station, which is built on thousands of wooden piles, and the 19thcentury Rijksmuseum. Afterwards, cruise the canals to the city centre with its historic bridges and gabled houses and view the famous Skinny Bridge, the Montelbaanstoren tower and the Jewish Quarter. Moor here overnight.

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

EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY Amsterdam 2 nights with breakfasts included.

After your cruise stay at the locally rated 4-star Westcord Fashion Hotel (4Q).

The hotel is located within walking distance of Vondelpark and a short walk to the tram which arrives into Amsterdam Central 15 minutes later.

Please see page 143 for details.

No single supplement on selected cabins grades, subject to availability.

SO MUCH INCLUDED… Included travel insurance VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 155 20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner Cruise Host Interactive maps and audio headsets for independent exploration.

Admire the architecture of the Alsace in Strasbourg

Plus...

• Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner • Entertainment and activities on board • All gratuities on board • Return flights and transfers.

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS • Aschaffenburg city walk • Strasbourg tour and canal cruise • Amsterdam city tour and canal cruise OR culinary walking tour of Amsterdam.

Johannisburg Castle in Aschaffenburg

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Historic Andernach The city of Andernach is one of the oldest in Germany, dating back over 2,000 years, and has many sites to explore from the city wall to the Jewish baths. The entrance to the city is one of the oldest double gate constructions to be found along the Rhine River.

Andernach Boppard Rüdesheim Frankfurt

RIVER CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Mainz The old centre of Mainz features a medieval cathedral, the Electoral Palace and patrician town houses.

Some of the city’s more modern landmarks include the City Hall, which was designed by Danish architect Arne Jacobsen and built in 1971, and the Am Brand Shopping centre. The city’s centre, which extends from the Kaisertor in the north along the Kaiserstrasse and from the main railway station to the citadel in the south, is the oldest part of the city and dates back to Roman times. Perhaps explore on an optional guided tour.

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The Roman figures are known as the Andernacher Bäckerjungen, based on the legend of the baker boys. The ruins within the castle gardens were constructed in around 1200 and destroyed by French troops in 1689 during the Palatine Sucession (Nine years war). Perhaps lean more during an optional tour.

The iconic sights of Amsterdam Explore the vibrant city of Amsterdam on an included coach tour that takes you past the Royal Palace, the floating flower market, the Central Railway Station, which is built on thousands of wooden piles, and the 19thcentury Rijksmuseum. The tour also includes a cruise on the canals to see historic bridges and gabled houses.

Alternatively, join an included culinary walking tour and experience the local food and culture.

FRANCE Moselle

Mainz

Aschaffenburg

Main

Strasbourg

Prices are £s per person from: Nov 8, 2021 Unassigned Standard Twin cabin 949 Lower Deck Twin (Forward - E) 1049 Lower Deck Twin (D) 1199 Middle Deck Twin, French Balcony 1499 (Forward - C) Middle Deck Twin, French Balcony (B) 1599 Upper Deck Twin, French Balcony (A) 1799 Lower Deck Sole occupancy (D) 1199 Middle Deck, French Balcony 1599 Sole occupancy (B) Upper Deck, French Balcony 1799 Sole occupancy (A) Cruise code RH295 Beautiful Rhine and Main. 7 nights. ** For full details see pages 150-155. §If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £20 – see page 150 for details

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• Complimentary Wi-Fi on board

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on flights from Heathrow to Frankfurt with the scheduled services of British Airways, returning from Amsterdam.

Be quick – to be guaranteed the best price, book early as flights can sell out and prices sometimes increase.

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

Contact your preferred travel agent

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THE MAGNIFICENT RHINE, MAIN AND MOSELLE 14 nights FULL BOARD from £1649

aboard Spirit of the Rhine

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– see pages 144-149 for details

Includes insurance and cancellation cover§ Price reduction available if not required.

SPIRIT OF THE RHINE THE RHINE AND HER TRIBUTARIES

Uncover the highlights of three of Europe’s most picturesque rivers – the Rhine, Moselle and Main.

Reichsburg Castle looms over Cochem

Day 1: UK to Arnhem. Embark Spirit of the Rhine.

Day 2: Bonn Arrive in Bonn after lunch and discover the highlights of the city on an optional walking tour with a local guide.

Day 3: Cochem Explore Cochem independently this morning, while an optional afternoon excursion visits the castle, followed by a wine tasting at a vineyard.

Day 4: Bernkastel Renaissance houses line the market square of Bernkastel-Kues, where you can explore independently.

Alternatively, join an optional trip on the Bernkastel panorama train.

Day 5: Bernkastel to Trier Enjoy an included afternoon tour of Germany’s oldest city, Trier, founded in 16BC by Emperor Augustus. See the Roman city gateway, Porta Nigra, and the cathedral.

Day 6: Trier to Traben-Trarbach Cruise through the morning to the twin villages of Traben-Trarbach and enjoy an included wine tasting at a vineyard this afternoon.

Day 7: Koblenz Meaning 'merging of the rivers', Koblenz' rich history is reflected in a wealth of monuments and historic buildings.

An optional walking tour this afternoon encompasses Ehrenbreitstein Fortress.

Day 8: Frankfurt Spend the day in the city of Frankfurt, where you can walk from one side to the other in just 20 minutes!

There are plenty of places of interest, from the cathedral to the timber-framed buildings of the city centre – Römerburg – as you'll

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discover on an included tour. You'll also visit the Goethe House and Museum. This afternoon an optional excursion focuses on Frankfurt’s favourite drink, apple wine.

Day 9: Aschaffenburg Aschaffenburg has earned the nickname ‘Bavarian Nice’, thanks to its sunny climate and lively cultural scene.

An optional walking tour this morning passes the Rennaisance Schloss Johannisburg and the artisan quarter.

Day 10: Mainz Look forward to a morning in Mainz with its large Romanesque sandstone cathedral. See more of the city on an optional walking tour or head to Heidelburg to explore the city and ruins of its Renaissance castle on another optional excursion.

Day 11: Strasbourg Arrive in Strasbourg mid morning and explore the cobbled streets, half-timbered houses and Gothic cathedral on an included tour and canal cruise in the afternoon.

Day 12: Rüdesheim to Boppard A morning visit to the wine town of Rüdesheim provides the opportunity to visit Siegfried’s Museum of Mechanical Music on an optional excursion. Head to Boppard, a classic Rhineland wine town, where the waterfront is overlooked by wooded gorges and vineyards, arriving mid-afternoon. You may like to visit Rheinfels Castle and St Goar on an optional excursion.

Day 13: Boppard to Andernach Leave Boppard early morning and cruise during breakfast to spend the rest of the morning

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in Andernach, home to the world's tallest cold water geyser which you can see on an optional excursion.

Day 14: Amsterdam Arrive in Amsterdam late morning, and after lunch you can join an included walking tour tasting local delicacies including herring, cheese and croquettes along the way; or you can join an included sightseeing coach tour and canal cruise to see the Skinny Bridge, Montelbaanstoren tower and Jewish Quarter.

Day 15: Amsterdam to UK. Disembark Spirit of the Rhine after breakfast or continue your holiday with an optional two-night hotel stay in Amsterdam.

EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY Amsterdam 2 nights with breakfasts included. After your cruise stay two nights at the locally rated 4-star Westcord Fashion Hotel (4Q). The hotel has great links to be able to explore at your leisure. Available only when you fly or travel by Eurostar. Please see page 143 for details.

LOOK WHO’LL BE JOINING YOU ON BOARD… Pam Ayres Writer, broadcaster and entertainer.

October 3, 2022 (cruise code: RH249).

SAVE up to £460 per person on selected cabin grades and departures FREE CABIN UPGRADE worth up to £450^ on selected 2022 departures

SO MUCH INCLUDED… Included travel insurance VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 155 Ehrenbreitstein Fortress looms over Koblenz

41 meals: 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches and 14 dinners Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner Cruise Host Interactive maps and audio headsets for independent exploration.

A monument to Beethoven in Bonn

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS • Tour of Trier • Wine tasting in Traben-Trarbach • Frankfurt city tour

RIVER CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Exploring Frankfurt Frankfurt is a lively, cultural centre with a dramatic skyline. You can view the highlights on an included tour or join an optional tour covering the most important facets of the locals’ beverage of choice, apple wine, including its history, its traditions, and its production. The tour concludes with a typical Frankfurt snack, taken at a traditional pub in Old Sachsenhausen.

Heidelberg and its Renaissance castle The city of Heidelburg is home to Germany’s oldest university, founded in 1386. An optional tour explores the city’s cobbled streets and visits the Renaissance castle, whose turbulent history extends to

1225 when the counts palatine of the Rhine established their residence in Heidelberg. The tour also includes a ride on the funicular railway to the summit of Konigstuhl, also known as ‘the King’s seat’.

Andernach Geyser Andernach is home to the world's tallest cold water geyser, which sends jets of water shooting upwards 60 metres. Perhaps join an optional boat trip to a nature reserve on the Namedyer Werth peninsula to witness the geyser and maybe taste the water for yourself. The Discovery Centre here documents the science behind this geological wonder, and what happens 4,000 metres below the earth’s surface to drive and power this natural fountain.

• Strasbourg tour and canal cruise • Amsterdam city tour and canal cruise OR culinary walking tour of Amsterdam.

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Arnhem

Rhine Bonn Cochem Trier

FRANCE Moselle

GERMANY Andernach Koblenz Boppard Rüdesheim Frankfurt Mainz

Aschaffenburg

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Bernkastel-Kues Traben-Trarbach Strasbourg

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The Red Tower looks down on Oberwesel

Plus... Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • All gratuities on board • Return coach travel via Eurotunnel or ferry.

Prices are £s per person from: Nov 1, 2021 Apr 30, 2022 Jun 7 Sep 5 Oct 3 Unassigned Standard Twin cabin ** 1649 Lower Deck Twin (Forward - E) Sold out Sold out 2949* 2949* 2849 2449 Lower Deck Twin (D) 2359 1899 2949 2749 3149 2949 3149 2749 3049 2649 Middle Deck Twin, French Balcony (Forward - C) 2839 2649* Sold out Sold Out Sold Out 3649* Middle Deck Twin, French Balcony (B) 2999 2599 3849 3449 Sold out 4049 3649 3949 3549 Upper Deck Twin, French Balcony (A) 3319 2919 4149 3449 4349* 4349* 4249 3549 Lower Deck Sole occupancy (D) 3159 2969 4099 3699 4299 3899 4299 3899 4199 3799 Middle Deck, French Balcony Sole occupancy (B) 4039 3839 5249 4849 Sold out 5449 5049* 5349 4949 Upper Deck, French Balcony Sole occupancy (A) 4439 4039 5699 4849 5899 5699* 5899* 5799 4949 Cruise code RH249 The Magnificent Rhine, Main and Moselle. 14 nights. *These grades have limited availability. ^Free cabin upgrade from Middle Deck B grade to Upper Deck A grade, subject to limited availability.** For full details see pages 150-155. §If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £40 – see page 150 for details.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return coach travel from Folkestone to Amsterdam via Eurotunnel or ferry. Eurostar standard is available for a supplement departing from London St Pancras direct to Amsterdam. Flights from Heathrow are also available for a supplement.

Be quick – to be guaranteed the best price, book early as flights can sell out and prices sometimes increase.

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CASTLES AND VINEYARDS OF THE RHINE

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7 nights FULL BOARD from £1449 Includes insurance and cancellation cover§ Price reduction available if not required.

Experience the best of the Rhine as you cruise from Switzerland to The Netherlands.

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Cruise the UNESCO-listed Middle Rhine past Lorelei Rock

Day 1: UK to Basel. Fly to Basel and transfer to the port to embark your ship, Spirit of the Rhine. Enjoy a welcome reception and dinner on board this evening as you spend the night cruising towards Breisach.

Day 2: Breisach Arrive in the early hours with a day to explore Breisach, an important medieval town of the Holy Roman Empire during the 16th century. It's also known as the 'gateway to the Black Forest' and you can join an optional excursion to Colmar and the wine town of Riquewhir. Another optional tour visits Lake Titisee, in the Black Forest for a short cruise and lunch. Depart later tonight and cruise to Strasbourg.

Day 3: Strasbourg This morning see cobbled streets lined with half-timbered houses and the Gothic cathedral during an included tour and canal cruise in Strasbourg.

This afternoon an optional excursion visits the walled city of Obernai, where you can stroll along the ramparts and admire 13thcentury buildings with flower-filled balconies.

Your ship departs for Mannheim this evening.

Day 4: Mannheim to Mainz to Rüdesheim Pause in Mannheim this morning to join an included visit to the home of Germany's oldest university, the city of Heidelberg.

Highlights include the Old Bridge across the River Neckar and the ruined castle above the city. Rejoin the ship in Mainz, where you can explore the city further on an optional walking tour this afternoon. Mainz has an atmospheric Old Town and a museum dedicated to its most famous son, Johannes Gutenberg, known as the 'father of modern printing' and inventor of the 'moveable type' printing press. Later, cruise to Rüdesheim for an overnight mooring. This evening join an optional wine tasting session or visit to Siegfried’s Museum of Mechanical Music.

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Day 5: Rüdesheim to Koblenz This morning cruise the Rhine past fairy-tale castles and villages, and the Lorelei Rock, before arriving for an afternoon in Koblenz.

The city sits at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers and is an important centre for the wine industry. An optional tour here also visits the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress.

Depart later tonight and cruise overnight to Cologne.

Day 6: Cologne Spend the morning in Cologne, considered Germany’s cultural capital. An optional tour will reveal more of the city, including one of Germany’s most popular attractions, the vast Gothic cathedral. Construction started in 1248 to house the relics of the three Magi but the cathedral was not completed until 1880!

Around lunchtime your ship sets sail, cruising through the afternoon and overnight bound for Amsterdam.

Day 7: Amsterdam This morning join an included culinary themed walking tour or an included tour by coach and canal to see the Royal Palace, floating flower market, Central Railway Station and 19th-century Rijksmuseum. This afternoon an optional excursion visits Volendam, Edam and Katwoude Cheese Farm. Remain moored in Amsterdam overnight.

Day 8: Amsterdam to UK. Disembark your ship after breakfast and begin your return journey or continue your holiday with an optional two-night hotel stay in Amsterdam.

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EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY Lucerne 2 nights with breakfasts included.

Before your cruise stay two nights at the locally rated 4-star Wilden Mann Lucerne Hotel, Lucerne (4Q).

Amsterdam 2 nights with breakfasts included. After your cruise stay two nights at the locally rated 4-star Westcord Fashion Hotel (4Q). Please see page 143 for details.

LOOK WHO’LL BE JOINING YOU ON BOARD… Celebrity chef Nick Nairn The Ready, Steady, Cook star and celebrity chef will perform show cooking on board during a cookery-themed departure.

October 25, 2021 (RH252).

Jonathan Agnew MBE The BBC’s voice of cricket will no doubt preview the Ashes series Down Under which begins the following month. October 4, 2021 (RH250).

Legendary DJ Johnnie Walker MBE Join the BBC Radio legend on a 60’s and 70’s musicthemed cruise, featuring live on-board performances from the resident band.

October 11, 2021 (AN918).

Bill Turnbull BBC broadcaster and part of the Breakfast team for 15 years, Bill will give a series of on-board talks. May 31, 2022 (RH252).

SOLO TRAVELLERS On October 18, 2021 travel in the company of other solo travellers and a dedicated Solos host, who will organise an additional drinks party. As well as your three included excursions, an additional excursion to Obernai will also be included. At Gatwick, Heathrow and Manchester guests can take advantage of our meet and greet, fast track security and airport lounge included as standard on all Solos holidays. Cruise code: AF943. .

SAVE up to £300 per person on selected cabin grades and departures FREE CABIN UPGRADE worth up to £250^on selected 2022 departures

SO MUCH INCLUDED… Included travel insurance Pretty Heidelberg

VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 155 20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner Cruise Host

Explore scenic Strasbourg by road and canal

Interactive maps and audio headsets for independent exploration.

Enjoy touring iconic Amsterdam

RIVER CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Seek out Heidelberg An included excursion visits the home of Germany's oldest university, the city of Heidelberg, where highlights include the Old Bridge across the River Neckar and the ruined castle high above the city. Its unusual appearance is due to it having been added to through different periods of German architectural styles.

Virtually destroyed by lightning in 1764 it was cannibalised by locals who used stones from it in their own houses.

Cologne, Germany's cultural capital Enjoy an afternoon exploring Cologne at your own pace using our state-ofthe-art audio guide and an interactive map. Don't miss the vast Gothic

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS cathedral, started in 1248 to house the relics of the three Magi but not finally completed until 1880. You can see the shrine to Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar – now among the patron saints of the city – behind the high altar.

• Strasbourg tour and canal cruise • Heidelberg and Castle visit • Amsterdam city tour and canal cruise OR culinary walking tour of Amsterdam.

Amsterdam NETHERLANDS

Dutch delights Amsterdam is rightly popular for its friendly welcome, picturesque canals, world-class museums and galleries, and laid-back cafes and bars. See the highlights on an included coach and canal tour or join an included culinary themed walking tour and sample local delicacies including herring, cheese and croquettes.

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Breisach Basel

Strasbourg

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Prices are £s per person Oct 4#, May 24#, Oct 25 Jun 28 Sep 19# Sep 26 Oct 17# Oct 24 Oct 11 Oct 18# May 31 Jun 21# from: 2021 2022 Unassigned Standard 1199** 1299** 1199** 1099** Twin cabin ** Lower Deck Twin 1699 1599 1649 1449 2049 1849 2149 2049* 2149 2049* 2149 2049 2149 1949 2099 1899 1899 1699 1799 1599 1899 1599 1849* (Forward - E) Lower Deck Twin (D) 1999 1699 1949 1749 1799 1599 1749 1549 2149 1949 2249 2049 2249 2049 2249 2049 2249 2049 2199 1999 1999 1799 1899 1699 Middle Deck Twin, French 2599 2399 2599 2399 2549 2449 2349 2249 2249 2049 Sold out 2249* 2099* 2049 Sold out 2599 2399 2599* Balcony (Forward - C) Middle Deck Twin, 2199 1999 2149 2049 2599 2399 2699 2499 2699 2599 2699 2499 2699 2499 2649 2449 2449 2249 2349 2149 2399 2199 2349 French Balcony (B) Upper Deck Twin, 2399 2199 2349 2149 2749 2399 2849 2849* 2849* 2849 2499 2799 2449 2599 2249 2499 2149 2599 2399 2549 French Balcony (A) Lower Deck 2499 2449 2449*† 2249 2949 2749 3049 2849 3049 2849 3049 2849 3049 2849 2999 2799 2799 2599 2699 2499 Sole occupancy (D) Middle Deck, French 3049 2999 2999*† 2799 3349 3149 3449 3249 3449 3249 3449 3249 3449 3249 3399 3199 3199 2999 3099 2899 Balcony Sole occupancy (B) Upper Deck, French 3299 Sold Out Sold Out 3699 3249 3649 3199 3449 2999 3349 2899 3249 3249† 3049 3599 3149 3699* Balcony Sole occupancy (A) 3099 Cruise code RH250 AN918 RH250 RH252 RH250 RH252 RH250 RH252 RH250 RH252 RH250 RH252 Castles and Vineyards of the Rhine. 7 nights. *These grades have limited availability. †Sole occupancy prices on Oct 18, 2021 are based on Solos cruise code AF943. ^Free cabin upgrade from Middle Deck B grade to Upper Deck A grade, subject to limited availability. ** For full details see pages 150-155. §If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £20 – see page 150 for details.

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Plus... Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • All gratuities on board • Return flights and transfers.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on flights from Heathrow to Basel, returning from Amsterdam with the scheduled services of British Airways, except on departures marked # where the itinerary is reversed.

Be quick – to be guaranteed the best price, book early as flights can sell out and prices sometimes increase.

Please note: For holidays departing on October 4 and 18, 2021 and May 24, June 21, September 19 and October 17, 2022 the itinerary operates in reverse from Amsterdam to Basel (cruise code: RH250).

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CRUISE AND STAY

FROM AMSTERDAM TO THE ALPS 11 nights FULL BOARD on your ship from £2449

aboard Spirit of the Rhine

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– see pages 144-149 for details

Includes insurance and cancellation cover§ Price reduction available if not required.

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After cruising the Rhine, see the highlights of Switzerland on a four-night tour including time in Lucerne and hotel stays in Basel and Davos.

Enjoy exploring beautiful Basel

Your river cruise Day 1: UK to Amsterdam. Fly to Amsterdam and transfer to the port to embark Spirit of the Rhine. Look forward to a welcome drink reception and dinner on board as you remain moored here overnight.

Day 2: Amsterdam The Dutch capital is popular for its picturesque canals, world-class museums and galleries and laid-back cafes and bars. This morning you can step aboard a tram to Central Station for an included walking tour with the opportunity to sample local delicacies; or you can opt for an included coach tour and canal cruise to see the Skinny Bridge, Montelbaanstoren tower and the Jewish Quarter.

Day 3: Cologne Enjoy an afternoon at leisure in Cologne, known for its vast Gothic cathedral, or embark on an optional tour of the city by coach.

Day 4: Koblenz to Rüdesheim Spend the morning in Koblenz, where the riverside promenade and historic churches sit beneath the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, which you can visit on an optional excursion. Later this morning your cruise continues through the UNESCO-listed Middle Rhine to Rüdesheim.

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This evening, you can join an optional visit to Siegfried’s Museum of Mechanical Music or sample local flavours during an optional wine tasting trip.

Day 5: Rüdesheim to Mainz You can use your interactive map to explore the Old Town of Mainz where the Gutenberg Museum is dedicated to Johannes Gutenber, inventor of the ‘moveable type’ printing press. This afternoon, enjoy an included excursion to Heidelberg, where highlights include the Old Bridge across the River Neckar and the ruined castle set high above the city.

Day 6: Strasbourg Look forward to an included city tour and canal cruise this morning. An optional excursion visits the walled city of Obernai this afternoon.

Day 7: Breisach Arrive in the early hours with a day to explore Breisach, an important medieval town overlooked by a 12th-century cathedral – St Stephansmünster. It’s also known as the ‘gateway to the Black Forest’ and an optional excursion heads to Colmar with its well-preserved old town, and the wine town of Riquewhir. Another optional tour visits Lake Titisee in the Black Forest for a short cruise and lunch.

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Your stay Day 8: Basel. Disembark Spirit of the Rhine and transfer by coach to Bern, for an included two-hour walking tour. Spend the afternoon at leisure before transferring back to Basel to check-in for a two-night stay at the locally rated 4-star Hotel Gaia (3Q).

Day 9: Basel. Explore at your leisure.

Day 10: Basel to Davos Check out after breakfast and begin your journey to Davos, stopping in Lucerne en route. Enjoy an included cruise across Lake Lucerne to Brunnen as you continue your journey to Davos for a two-night stay at the locally rated 4-star Hotel Grischa Davos (4Q).

Day 11: Davos At 1,560m Davos is the highest town in the Alps. Perhaps get out and about at altitude with a cable car ride to the summit of Jakobshorn.

Day 12: Davos to UK. Check out after breakfast and travel to Zurich airport for your return flight.

SAVE up to £250 per person on selected cabin grades and departures FREE CABIN UPGRADE worth up to £250^ on selected 2022 departures

SO MUCH INCLUDED… Included travel insurance VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 155 7 nights Full Board aboard the ship, 4 nights Half Board in hotels 28 meals: 11 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 11 dinners Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on board the ship Cruise Host Heidelberg and its red-sandstone castle

Plus... Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • All gratuities on board • Return flights and transfers.

Amsterdam NETHERLANDS

Rhine Cologne

Koblenz Rüdesheim

GERMANY

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS

Mainz

• Amsterdam city tour and canal cruise OR culinary walking tour of Amsterdam • Heidelberg and Castle visit • Strasbourg tour and canal cruise • Walking tour of Bern • Lake Lucerne cruise.

Nights in hotel

FRANCE

Strasbourg Breisach Basel

The Chapel Bridge in Lucerne

EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY Amsterdam 2 nights with breakfasts included. Before your cruise stay at the locally rated 4-star Westcord Fashion Hotel (4Q). The hotel is located close to a tram line which links with Amsterdam Central in 15 minutes. Please see page 143 for details.

SWITZERLAND

Zurich Davos

LOOK WHO’LL BE JOINING YOU ON BOARD… Jonathan Agnew MBE The BBC’s voice of cricket will no doubt preview the Ashes series Down Under which begins the following month.

October 4, 2021 (Cruise code: RH251).

RIVER CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS The best of Basel Basel is located at the meeting point of Switzerland, Germany and France and you can explore its attractions at your leisure. Basel Minster is one of the most famous buildings in the country – construction of the red sandstone cathedral with its iconic twin towers, began in 1019. The city is known for its museums, not least the Kunstmuseum, which housed Europe’s first art collection open to the public in 1661 and is the largest art museum in Switzerland.

Lovely Lucerne Enjoy free time to explore this picturesque Swiss city situated at the end of the lake and backed by snow-

capped mountains. Don't miss the 14thcentury water tower or the chance to walk across the world's oldest wooden footbridge to the old town, where you'll find the oldest baroque church in Switzerland. Look forward to a cruise across Lake Lucerne to Brunnen as you continue your journey to Davos.

Davos delights A two-night stay in Davos provides the perfect opportunity to enjoy the facilities at your hotel and explore at leisure. Perhaps take a cable car ride and admire the views from Jakobshorn or see the sights of the town, including the Botanical Garden Alpinum Schatzalp and the The Kirchner Museum, which exhibits the art of Ernst Ludwig Kirchner in the setting it was created.

Prices are £s per person from: Unassigned Standard Twin cabin ** Lower Deck Twin (Forward - E)

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2799 2599 2949 2949 2749 2649 2449 2799* 2699 2499 2899 2699 3049 3049 2849 Lower Deck Twin (D) 2649 2449 2799 2799 2599 Middle Deck Twin, 3399 3199 French Balcony 3199* 2999* 3399* 3149 2949 (Forward - C) Middle Deck Twin, 3099 3499 3499 3299 3299 2849 3349 3249 3049 French Balcony (B) Upper Deck Twin, 3499 3299 Sold 3649 3449 French Balcony (A) 3249 3049 Out 3249 3049 Lower Deck Sole 3999 3999 3799 3599 3149 occupancy (D) 3749 3749 3549 Middle Deck, 3949 4399 4399 4199 French Balcony 4149 3699 4249 4149 3949 Sole occupancy (B) Upper Deck, 4399 4199 4649 4449 French Balcony 4649 4149 3949 4149 3949 Sole occupancy (A) Cruise code RH251 From Amsterdam to the Alps. 11 nights. *These grades have limited availability. ^Free cabin upgrade from Middle Deck B grade to Upper Deck A grade, subject to limited availability. ** For full details see pages 150-155. §If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £40 – see page 150 for details.

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Interactive maps and audio headsets for independent exploration.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on flights from Heathrow to Amsterdam, returning from Zurich with the scheduled services of British Airways.

Be quick – to be guaranteed the best price, book early as flights can sell out and prices sometimes increase.

Please note: Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently. June 2022 departures stay at the locally rated 4-star Hotel Sunstar Alpine Davos (4Q) on days 10-11.

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CRUISE AND STAY

THE RHINE AND GLACIER EXPRESS TO ST MORITZ

aboard Spirit of the Rhine

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– see pages 144-149 for details

11 nights FULL BOARD on your ship from £2749 Includes insurance and cancellation cover§ Price reduction available if not required.

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See the natural beauty of Lake Geneva and ride the Glacier Express to St Moritz before cruising the Rhine.

The Glacier Express crossing a viaduct in Filisur

Your stay Day 1: UK to Geneva to Montreux.

Fly to Geneva and transfer by coach to Chillon Castle, set on a rock on the banks of Lake Geneva. After your included visit, transfer to Montreux for a two-night stay at a locally rated 4-star hotel, with breakfasts and dinners included throughout your stay Day 2: Montreux Transfer to the station to board a train bound for Lausanne. Enjoy an included tour of the city, officially known as the Olympic Capital, before boarding a funicular to visit the lakeside Olympic Museum. Finally, head back to the port to board a boat for the cruise back to Montreux.

Day 3: Montreux to St Moritz Spend the morning at leisure in Montreux before transferring by coach to Brig where you’ll board the Glacier Express and travel to St Moritz. A three-course dinner is served on board. Arrive in St Moritz this evening and transfer to a locally rated 4-star hotel for a two-night stay.

Day 4: St Moritz After breakfast at the hotel this morning head into the city centre to explore at leisure. Late morning board a train to Bernina Diavolezza for an included cable car trip up Mount Diavolezza to a vantage point almost 3,000 metres high, with a view of Dialezza Glacier. Return by cable car to Bernina Diavolezza. Dinner is included at your hotel.

Your river cruise Day 5: St Moritz to Basel Check out after breakfast and transfer to the port of Basel, where you’ll embark Spirit of the Rhine.

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Day 6: Breisach Arrive in the early hours with a day to explore Breisach, an important medieval town overlooked by a 12th-century cathedral – St Stephansmünster. An optional excursion heads to Colmar and the wine town of Riquewhir, or perhaps visit Lake Titisee in the Black Forest for a short cruise and lunch on another optional tour.

Day 7: Strasbourg Look forward to an included city tour and canal cruise this morning. An optional excursion visits the walled city of Obernai this afternoon.

Day 8: Mannheim to Mainz to Rüdesheim Pause in Mannheim this morning for an included visit to Heidelberg. Rejoin the ship in Mainz where you spend the afternoon at leisure or join an optional city walk, before cruising to Rüdesheim. This evening, optional excursions include a wine tasting session or a visit to Siegfried’s Museum of Mechanical Music.

Day 9: Rüdesheim to Koblenz Enjoy an afternoon in Koblenz, where an optional tour of the city and visit to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress is available.

Day 10: Cologne See more of Germany’s cultural capital, Cologne, on an optional morning tour. Spirit of the Rhine cruises through the afternoon and overnight bound for Amsterdam.

Day 11: Amsterdam This morning enjoy the local food and culture during an included culinary-themed walking tour or join an included coach tour and see the Royal Palace, floating flower market, Central Railway Station and 19th-century Rijksmuseum,

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followed by a cruise along the famous canals.

This afternoon an optional excursion visits Edam, Volendam and the Katwoude cheese farm.

Day 12: Amsterdam to UK. Disembark Spirit of the Rhine after breakfast, or continue your stay at the Westcord Fashion Hotel with an optional post cruise extension.

EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY After your cruise stay two nights in Amsterdam at the locally rated 4-star Westcord Fashion Hotel (4Q) with breakfasts included. The hotel has great links to be able to explore at your leisure. It is located a fiveminute walk from the tram which arrives into Amsterdam Central 15 minutes later. Please see page 143 for details.

LOOK WHO’LL BE JOINING YOU ON BOARD… DJ Johnnie Walker MBE Join the BBC Radio legend on a 60’s and 70’s music-themed cruise, featuring live on-board performances from the resident band, Jeremy Huggett and his Band of Gold. October 7, 2021 (AN921).

Celebrity chef Nick Nairn Cookery-themed cruise. October 21, 2021 (RH253).

Bill Turnbull BBC broadcaster and part of the Breakfast team for 15 years, Bill will give a series of on-board talks.

May 27, 2022 (RH253).

SAVE up to £300 per person on selected cabin grades and departures FREE CABIN UPGRADE worth up to £250^on selected 2022 departures

SO MUCH INCLUDED… Included travel insurance VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 155 7 nights Full Board aboard the ship, 4 nights Half Board in hotels Enjoy a tour of stunning Strasbourg

28 meals: 11 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 11 dinners Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on board the ship Cruise Host

Begin your holiday with a visit to Chillon Castle

Koblenz: Where Rhine and Moselle meet

Plus... Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • All gratuities on board • Return flights and transfers.

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS

RIVER CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Express delivery Ride the Glacier Express, the world’s slowest express train, for an eighthour journey which passes through 91 tunnels and crosses 291 bridges.

Enjoy a three-course dinner on board before arriving in St Moritz.

Lake Titisee Why not join an optional three-quarter day excursion to the Black Forest?

Journey through mountains and valleys and enjoy a scenic boat trip across the glacial waters of Lake Titisee, reputed to be named after the Roman emperor Titus. Enjoy lunch at the lakeside

Alemannenhof Hotel before free time to explore.

Koblenz and Ehrenbreitstein Fortress The Prussians constructed Festung Ehrenbreitstein in the early 19th century but despite being Europe’s second largest fortress, after Gibraltar, it played no part in either World War. You can join an optional excursion and enjoy a panoramic cable car ride from Koblenz up to the fortress.

• Visit to Chillon Castle • Lausanne city tour and museum visit • Glacier Express • Bernina Diavolezza and Dialezza Glacier • Strasbourg tour and canal cruise • Heidelberg and castle visit • Amsterdam city tour and canal cruise OR Amsterdam culinary walking tour.

Amsterdam NETHERLANDS

Rhine Cologne

Koblenz Rüdesheim Nights in hotel

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Mainz Mannheim Strasbourg Breisach SWITZERLAND

Montreux Geneva

Brig

St Moritz

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Interactive maps and audio headsets for independent exploration.

Prices are £s per person from: Oct 7, 2021 Oct 21 May 24, 2022# May 27 Jun 24 Sep 22 Oct 24 3599 3299 3699 3549 3699 3549 3649 3349 3199 2899 Lower Deck Twin (Forward - E) 3199* 2999 2749* Lower Deck Twin (D) 3299 3049 3099 2849* 3699 3399 3799 3499 3799 3499 3749 3449 3299 2999 Middle Deck Twin, French Balcony 4149 3849 4099 3949 3649 3499 3599* 3399* Sold Out 4149 3849 (Forward - C) 4149 3849 4249 3949 4249 3949 4199 3899 3749 3449 Middle Deck Twin, French Balcony (B) 3699 3499 3399* Upper Deck Twin, French Balcony (A) 3899 3699 3449* 4299 3849 4399 4399 4349 3899 3899 3449 Lower Deck Sole occupancy (D) 4199 3999* 4949 4649 5049 4749 5049 4749 4999 4699 4449 4149 Middle Deck, French Balcony Sole 5449 5149 5449 5149 5399 5099 4849 4549 4749 4549* 5349 5049 occupancy (B) Upper Deck, French Balcony Sole 5699 5699 5649 5099 5099 4549 4999 4799* 5599 5049 occupancy (A) Cruise code AN921 RH253 RH282 RH253 The Rhine and Glacier Express to St Moritz. 11 nights. *These grades have limited availability. ^Free cabin upgrade from Middle Deck B grade to Upper Deck A grade, subject to limited availability. §If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £40 – see page 150 for details.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on flights from Heathrow to Geneva, returning from Amsterdam with the scheduled services of British Airways, except on departures marked # where the itinerary is reversed.

Be quick – to be guaranteed the best price, book early as flights can sell out and prices sometimes increase.

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

Contact your preferred travel agent

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WINE TOWNS OF THE RHINE AND MOSELLE

NEW

12 nights FULL BOARD from £2499 14 nights FULL BOARD from £2099

aboard Spirit of the Rhine

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– see pages 144-149 for details No fly option

Includes insurance and cancellation cover§ Price reduction available if not required.

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Explore Amsterdam and Germany’s riverside wine towns…

The vineyards of Rudesheim

Day 1: UK to Amsterdam. Travel to Amsterdam and embark Spirit of the Rhine.

Day 2: Amsterdam The Dutch capital is rightly popular for its friendly welcome, historic canals, world-class museums and galleries, and laid-back cafes and bars. This morning enjoy the local food and culture on an included culinary walking tour with a guide, alternatively opt for an included tour of Amsterdam by coach and canal to see the Royal Palace, the floating flower market, 19thcentury Rijksmuseum, the Skinny Bridge, the Jewish Quarter and more. Your ship sets sail at lunchtime and spends the rest of the day and night cruising towards Cologne.

Day 3: Amsterdam to Cologne Arrive at lunchtime in Cologne, Germany's cultural capital. Enjoy an afternoon of exploring during an optional city tour or by using our state-of-the-art interactive map – don't miss the vast Gothic cathedral, started in 1248 to house the relics of the three Magi but not finally completed until 1880! Depart later this evening and cruise overnight towards Bonn.

Day 4: Bonn to Koblenz. This morning you’ll wake up in Bonn, having arrived in the early hours. Join an optional walking tour to see sights such as the Electoral Palace, the baroque City Hall, and Beethoven's former home, now a museum dedicated to his life and work. This afternoon Spirit of the Rhine will cruise to Koblenz, at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle, arriving early this evening.

Day 5: Koblenz to Rüdesheim Discover the riverside promenade and several historic churches, all set beneath the Festung

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Ehrenbreitstein citadel on top of the hill, which you may choose to visit on an optional excursion this morning. Early this afternoon your cruise continues through the UNESCOlisted Middle Rhine to the wine town of Rüdesheim, passing the fabled Lorelei Rock en route. This evening, enjoy an included wine tasting at a family owned winery in Rüdesheim.

Day 6: Rüdesheim to Boppard This morning an optional excursion visits Siegfried’s Museum of Mechanical Music where over 350 self-playing instruments are displayed. Set sail over lunch, arriving in Boppard this afternoon. A choice of optional excursions include a wine tasting in one of Boppard’s historic towers or a guided tour of Rheinfels Castle. Your ship remains moored here overnight.

Day 7: Boppard to Cochem Depart early this morning to arrive in Cochem this afternoon. With the romantic backdrop of neo-Gothic Reichsburg Castle, which sits atop a hill cloaked in vines, Cochem is one of the most visited places on the Moselle River. This afternoon an optional excursion visits the castle, which features the original 11th-century keep. The excursion will also visit a local vineyard for a wine tasting. Another optional tour explores the town by land train.

Your ship remains moored here overnight.

Day 8: Cochem to Traben-Trarbach. Set off early and cruise through the morning to the twin villages of Traben-Trarbach which straddle the Moselle. Known as the 'capitals' of the wine region, they are home to many art nouveau buildings. Enjoy an included wine

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tasting at a vineyard this afternoon. Spirit of the Rhine remains here overnight.

Day 9: Traben-Trarbach to BernkastelKues Cruise this morning to BernkastelKues where this afternoon you’ll have the opportunity to embark on an optional journey aboard the panorama train, which passes St Nikolaus Hospital, the parish church of St Michael and the historic market square.

Day 10: Bernkastel-Kues to Piesport. Spirit of the Rhine sets sail for the historic village of Piesport this morning, arriving shortly before lunch. Perhaps take the opportunity to sample an authentic Piesporter light white wine during an optional wine tasting excursion.

Day 11: Piesport to Trier. Cruise through the morning to arrive this afternoon in Germany’s oldest city, Trier, founded in 16BC

by Emperor Augustus. Trier lies in the heart of Germany’s oldest wine region, the Moselle, which is home to many fine white wines and its location close to the steep banks of the Moselle River was the location the Romans first chose to plant their vines. Trier retains many relics of its illustrious past, such as the Porta Nigra, one of the best-preserved Roman city gates in the world.

Day 12: Trier. Enjoy an included morning tour to see the Roman city gateway, Porta Nigra, and the cathedral, the oldest Bishop’s church in Germany which still serves its original purpose as a place of worship.

Day 13: Trier to UK. Disembark Spirit of the Rhine after breakfast for your return journey

SAVE up to £400 per person on selected cabin grades and departures FREE CABIN UPGRADE worth up to £550^

SO MUCH INCLUDED… Included travel insurance VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 155 35 meals: 12 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 12 dinners Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner

Charming Cochem

Cruise Host

Amsterdam

NETHERLANDS

Interactive maps and audio headsets for independent exploration.

GERMANY

Rhine

Enjoy a wine tasting

Koblenz Cochem Boppard Traben-Trarbach Rüdesheim Piesport Moselle TrierBernkastel-Kues

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS • Amsterdam city tour and canal cruise OR culinary walking tour of Amsterdam • Rüdesheim wine tasting

EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY Amsterdam 2 nights with breakfasts included. After your cruise stay two nights at the locally rated 4-star Westcord Fashion Hotel (4Q). The hotel has great links to be able to explore at your leisure – located close to the tram which arrives into Amsterdam Central 15 minutes later. Available only when you fly or travel by Eurostar. Please see page 143 for details.

Koblenz and Ehrenbreitstein Fortress The Prussians constructed Festung Ehrenbreitstein in the early 19th century but despite being Europe’s second largest fortress, after Gibraltar, it played no part in either World War. You can join an optional excursion and enjoy a panoramic cable car ride from Koblenz up to the fortress.

• Trier walking tour.

Graham Mitchell Graham is a wine expert, broadcaster, writer and after-dinner speaker. July 5, 2022 departure.

Joanna Simon Joanna is a wine expert who specialises in pairing food with wine.

October 31, 2022 departure.

RIVER CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Bonn: Birthplace of Beethoven In Bonn an optional excursion charters the 2,000-year history of the former capital city, in which Beethoven was born 250 years ago. The tour reveals highlights like the Beethoven monument, the Romanesque Minster Cathedral, the University of Bonn and the baroque City Hall.

• Traben-Trarbach wine tasting

LOOK WHO’LL BE JOINING YOU ON BOARD…

The Roman traditions of Trier Trier lies in the heart of Germany’s oldest wine region, the Moselle, which is home to many fine white wines and its location close to the steep banks of the Moselle River was the location the Romans first chose to plant their vines. Trier has retained a number of relics from the past, as you will discover on an included tour to see the Porta Nigra, one of the best-preserved Roman city gates in the world.

Prices are £s per person from: Jul 5, 2022 Oct 31 Lower Deck Twin (Forward - E) 2799 2499 2499 2099 Lower Deck Twin (D) 2979 2679 2699 2299 Middle Deck Twin, French 3499 3199 3299 2899 Balcony (Forward - C) Middle Deck Twin, 3749 3449 3599 3199 French Balcony (B) Upper Deck Twin, 3999 3449 3899 3199 French Balcony (A) Lower Deck Sole occupancy (D) 3849 3549 3649 3249 Middle Deck, French Balcony 4799 4499 4749 4349 Sole occupancy (B) Upper Deck, French Balcony 5299 4499 5299 4349 Sole occupancy (A) Cruise code RH283 RH284 Wine Towns of the Rhine and Moselle. 12 nights (RH283).

14 nights (RH284). ^Free cabin upgrade from Middle Deck B grade to Upper Deck A grade, subject to limited availability. §If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £40 – see page 150 for details.

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Plus... Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • All gratuities on board • Return coach travel via Eurotunnel or ferry.

Cologne Bonn

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return coach travel from Folkestone to Amsterdam via Eurotunnel or ferry (returning from Trier on Jul 5, 2022 departure). Eurostar standard is available for a supplement departing from London St Pancras direct to Amsterdam (returning from Brussels on Jul 5, 2022 departure). Return flights from Heathrow to Amsterdam are also available for a supplement.

Be quick – to be guaranteed the best price, book early as flights can sell out and prices sometimes increase.

Please note:Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently. October 31, 2022 departure follows a 14-night itinerary and also visits Winningen, Andernach, Düsseldorf and Utrecht. Cruise code: RH284.

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NEW

RESPLENDENT RHINE IN AUTUMN

7 nights FULL BOARD from £1099 Includes insurance and cancellation cover§ Price reduction available if not required.

aboard Spirit of the Rhine

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See the russet riverscapes of the Rhine in autumn...

Stunning castles on the banks of the Rhine

Day 1: UK to Düsseldorf. Embark Spirit of the Rhine.

Day 2: Düsseldorf Spend a full day in Düsseldorf where an included guided tour explores the Old Town – a square kilometre full of churches, art and more than 250 pubs, bars, restaurants and cafes.

Day 3: Rüdesheim This afternoon, perhaps take an interactive map and embark on a self-guided tour of Rüdesheim.

Alternatively, join an optional excursion to Siegfried’s Museum of Mechanical Music or opt for an optional wine tasting.

Day 4: Rüdesheim to Koblenz Cruise through the UNESCO-listed Middle Rhine to Koblenz for an afternoon at leisure. Across the river sits the vast Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, which you can visit on an optional excursion.

Day 5: Koblenz to Bonn Arrive in Bonn at lunchtime and perhaps embark on an optional walking tour to see sights such as the Electoral Palace and the baroque City Hall. Entrance to Beethoven’s former home, now a museum, is included for cruises departing 2022.

Day 6: Bonn to Arnhem. Enjoy an afternoon in Arnhem where an included tour treveals more about the battle that was fought here during World War II. Beginning at the ‘Bridge Too Far’, you’ll also visit the Airborne Museum and Airborne Cemetery.

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Day 7: Amsterdam This morning there is a choice of two included excursions: a walking tour with the opportunity to taste local delicacies along the way or a coach tour and canal cruise to see the Skinny Bridge, Montelbaanstoren tower and Jewish Quarter.

Day 8: UK to Amsterdam. Disembark Spirit of the Rhine after breakfast or continue your holiday with an optional two-night hotel stay in Amsterdam.

EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY After your cruise stay two nights at the locally rated 4-star Westcord Fashion Hotel (4Q) with breakfasts included. The hotel has great links to be able to explore at your leisure – located a five-minute walk from the tram, which arrives into Amsterdam Central 15 minutes later. Available only when you fly or travel by Eurostar. Please see page 143 for details.

SOLO TRAVELLERS Travel in the exclusive company of other solo travellers and a dedicated Solos host on the November 15, 2021 departure. At Gatwick, Heathrow and Manchester guests can take advantage of our meet and greet, fast track security and airport lounge included as standard on all Solos holidays. Cruise seven nights following a reverse itinerary. Holiday code: AF942.

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WHY NOT JOIN THE CELEBRATION? The November 22, 2022 departure coincides with our 70th Anniversary and in celebration we’re including a 50s theme with music from popular swing band, Dominic Halpin and the Honey B’s, and a variety of on-board talks covering fashion and travel in the 1950s from award-winning London blue badge tourist guide and lecturer, Rachel Kolsky.

Cruise code: AN491.

SAVE up to £300 per person on selected cabin grades and departures FREE CABIN UPGRADE worth up to £150^ on 2022 departures

SO MUCH INCLUDED… Included travel insurance VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 155 20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner The vines of Rüdesheim

Cruise Host Interactive maps and audio headsets for independent exploration.

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS Explore iconic Amsterdam

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• Amsterdam city tour and canal cruise OR culinary walking tour of Amsterdam • Arnhem Commemoration tour • Dusseldorf city tour.

RIVER CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS A Bridge Too Far An included tour in Arnhem visits sites associated with Operation Market Garden which occured during World War II. Begin at the ‘Bridge Too Far’ where the 2nd Battalion, led by Lieutenant Colonel Frost, held out for four days in September 1944 against overwhelming odds. See a monument dedicated to those who participated in the mission and the church in Oosterbeek, where the Allies took refuge. At the Airborne Museum antitank guns and a Sherman tank stand exactly where they were left in battle.

Middle Rhine Relax aboard Spirit of the Rhine as she cruises through the UNESCO-listed

Middle Rhine from Rüdesheim to Koblenz. Glide through a valley cloaked in green forest and punctuated by the occasional fairytale castle and pass the fabled Lorelei Rock.

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Siegfried's Museum of Mechanical Music Siegfried Wendel’s collection of 350 self-playing instruments is a veritable treat for eyes and ears.

The museum houses music boxes, barrel organs, hand-cranked carnival machines and early jukeboxes, all in full working order. Of particular interest is the ‘Puppet Orchestrion’, a cabinet containing puppet musicians (1888). Perhaps visit during an optional excursion.

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Plus... Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • All gratuities on board • Return coach travel via Eurotunnel or ferry.

Prices are £s per person from: Nov 15, 2021 # Nov 22† Nov 14, 2022 Nov 21# 1299 1099 Lower Deck Twin (Forward - E) Sold out 1449 1249 Lower Deck Twin (D) Sold out 1549 1349 1399 1199 Middle Deck Twin, French Balcony (Forward - C) Sold Out 1899 1699 1749 1549 Middle Deck Twin, French Balcony (B) 1749 1649 1999 1799 1849 1649 Upper Deck Twin, French Balcony (A) 1949 1749 2149 1799 1999 1649 Lower Deck Sole occupancy (D) 1899 1599 1749 1449 1349 1299 1199 Middle Deck, French Balcony Sole occupancy (B) 2299 1999 2149 2049 1999 1799 1849 1649 Upper Deck, French Balcony Sole occupancy (A) 2449 2149 2299 2099 2149 1799 1999 1649 Cruise code AF942 AN491 RH291 RH275 Resplendent Rhine in the Autumn. 7 nights. †70th anniversary cruise. *These grades have limited availability.^Free cabin upgrade from Middle Deck B grade to Upper Deck A grade, subject to limited availability. §If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £20 – see page 150 for details.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return coach travel from Folkestone to Dusseldorf via Eurotunnel or ferry, returning from Amsterdam, except on departures marked # where the itinerary is reversed. Eurostar standard is available for a supplement departing from London St Pancras to Brussels and onward by coach, returning direct from Amsterdam, except on departures marked # where the itinerary is reversed. Flights from Heathrow are also available for a supplement.

Be quick – to be guaranteed the best price, book early as flights can sell out and prices sometimes increase.

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

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SOUNDS OF THE 60S ON THE RHINE 5 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £899 Includes insurance and cancellation cover§ Price reduction available if not required.

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Love the Swinging 60s?… Then this Rhine cruise is definitely for you!

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See the colours and castles of the Rhine

Day 1: UK to Cologne. Travel by coach via Eurotunnel, or ferry, from Folkestone to Cologne where you embark Rex Rheni. Set sail this evening and enjoy a welcome drink, and dinner on board, with a live performance by the accomplished Band of Gold, who'll provide fun and cool sounds throughout your cruise. Tonight’s performance is entitled ‘Welcome to the Swinging 60s.’

Day 2: Bonn Arrive in the former West German capital of Bonn at lunchtime and enjoy an afternoon here. An optional excursion reveals the sights of the town, and in 2022 includes a visit to the birthplace of Beethoven. Tonight’s musical entertainment is ‘The British Invasion’ – spend the evening celebrating the success of British bands in the US and beyond in the 60s including The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Tom Jones and Dusty Springfield.

Day 3: Bonn to Koblenz Depart Bonn at breakfast time and sail through the morning to Koblenz, where you arrive early afternoon and moor overnight. Koblenz is set at the point where the Rhine and Moselle flow together. It’s known as 'Deutsches Eck' or German Corner and features a huge statue of Kaiser Wilhelm l. Looming on the right bank is the imposing Festung Ehrenbreitstein, a citadel built by the Prussians. You might like to join an optional tour of the town and castle

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

Day 4: Koblenz to Rüdesheim Sail over breakfast to one of the most picturesque sections of the middle Rhine. Arrive in Rüdesheim, a charming wine town, early afternoon and moor here overnight. Perhaps stroll to the Drosselgasse, a medieval street full of restaurants, wine houses and garden taverns, for a glass of the local wine or beer. Alternatively you can join an optional excursion to Siegfried's Museum of Mechanical Music, a whimsical display of selfplaying instruments, or partake in an optional wine tasting at a local winery. Return to your ship in time to enjoy a ‘Musical Kaleidoscope’ from Jeremy and the Band of Gold. They aim to provide a fun night mixing the sounds of the 60s and 70s with Rock & Roll, Blues and a bit of Jump Jive and Swing.

Day 5: Rüdesheim to Cologne to Konigswinter Sail from Rüdesheim early this morning and, after a lunchtime arrival, spend the afternoon at leisure in Cologne. See some of the historic highlights at the RomanoGermanic Museum and the cathedral, or go shopping in the city's modern heart.

Tonight you can enjoy the Band of Gold’s final

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performance, ‘60s Jukebox’ featuring classic artists like The Beatles, The Monkees, Elvis, The Carpenters, The Beach Boys, The Troggs and The Animals.

Day 6: Konigswinter to UK. Disembark Rex Rheni after breakfast, and begin your return journey to the UK.

YOUR HOST – JEREMY HUGGETT Virtuoso Jeremy Huggett, a previous UK award winner for best reed player, clearly demonstrates his skill and maturity on saxophones, flute, and vocals. Since December 2000, Jeremy has been guesting on sax and flute with legendary rock group, Hawkwind. He’s also played with famous names all over the country, including Acker Bilk.

BAND OF GOLD: Band of Gold was formed in 1997 and, led by Jeremy Huggett, is guaranteed to entertain and get the on-board party going. Band of Gold is extremely versatile and for this holiday, Jeremy has put together a lineup focusing on rock & roll and the sounds of the 60s. The band will have a five piece line-up consisting of saxes/vocals, guitar, keyboards, bass and drums. Although based in Devon, Band of Gold travel across the UK and abroad.

SAVE up to £150 on selected cabin grades and departures

No single supplements on selected cabins on 2022 departures, subject to availability

SO MUCH INCLUDED… Included travel insurance VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 155 14 meals: 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 5 dinners

Enjoy the sounds of the 60s

Free bar open 12 hours a day Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner Cruise Host Expert Host

Plus… Return coach travel via Eurotunnel or ferry • Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner • Five live music performances • Two briefings from your band leader • Entertainment and activities on the ship • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board.

Deutsches Eck and the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, Koblenz

Terraced vineyards along the Rhine Arnhem

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SOLO TRAVELLERS On 2021 dates, if you wish you can join a group of solo travellers and a dedicated Solos host on board, enjoy an additional drinks party and an included visit to the Siegfried’s Mechanical Museum as you cruise for five nights. Holiday code: AF787.

SAME 60S THEME, DIFFERENT ITINERARY

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SOUNDS OF THE 50S ON THE RHINE Cruises departing on September 30, 2022 follow the same itinerary but with live performances of classic 50s music from Jeremy Huggett and the Band of Gold (cruise code: AN937).

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Interactive maps and audio headsets for independent exploration.

Konigswinter Koblenz Rüdesheim

Cruises departing on April 9, 2022 include the same 60s music on board but will visit Amsterdam, Arnhem, Utrecht and Hoorn (cruise code: AN931). Please call for details.

Prices are £s per person from: Sep 22, 2021 Oct 4 Apr 9, 2022 May 8 Sep 30 Sold Out 1049 899 1149 999 1149 999 Passenger Deck Twin (Aft - E) 1089 989* Passenger Deck Twin (D) 1139 1039* 1089 939* 1099 949 1199 1049 1199 1049 Main Deck Twin (C) 1339 1289 1139 1299 1149 1399 1249 1399 1249 Promenade Deck Twin (Aft - B) 1319 1169* 1269 1119* 1279 1129 1379 1229 1379 1229 Promenade Deck Twin (A) 1539 1439* 1489 1389 1499 1349 1599 1449 1599 1449 Passenger Deck Sole Occupancy (D) 1389 1289*^ 1339 1239^ 1099 949 1199 1049 1199 1049 Main Deck Sole Occupancy (C) 1589*^ 1539 1439*^ 1499 1349 1599 1449 1599 1449 Promenade Deck Sole Occupancy (Aft - B) 1569 1469*^ 1519 1369^ 1279 1129 1379 1229 1379 1229 Promenade Deck Sole Occupancy (A) 1939 1839*^ 1889 1739^ 1849 1699 1949 1799 1949 1799 Cruise code AN199 AN199 AN931 AN199 AN937 Sounds of the 60s on the Rhine. 5 nights. ^Sole occupancy prices based on Solos cruise code AF787. *These grades have limited availability §If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £20 – see page 150 for details.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return coach travel from Folkestone via Eurotunnel or ferry (embarkation and disembarkation points vary by departure date). Eurostar standard is available for a supplement departing from London St Pancras to Brussels onward by coach. Flights from Heathrow are also available for a supplement.

Be quick – to be guaranteed the best price, book early as flights can sell out and prices sometimes increase.

Please note: May 8, 2022 sails from Arnhem to Königswinter. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently. †The free bar, open from midday to midnight, serves non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

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MAJESTY OF THE MIDDLE RHINE 11 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1799 Includes insurance and cancellation cover§ Price reduction available if not required.

THE RHINE AND HER TRIBUTARIES

Cruise the Middle Rhine and discover a realm of vine-clad river banks, medieval towns and enchanting castles…

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Koblenz sits at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle

Day 1: UK to Cologne. Travel by coach from Folkestone to Cologne via Eurotunnel or ferry – a journey of approximately five hours.

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

Day 5: Bernkastel-Kues to Trier Sail to Trier, Germany’s oldest city. An afternoon included tour reveals the cathedral and the spectacular Roman city gate, Porta Nigra.

Day 2: Cologne to Koblenz to Winningen.

Set sail for Koblenz, the city where the Rhine and Moselle meet at Deutsches Eck. Perhaps join an optional city tour including Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. Cruise to Winningen where you moor overnight.

Day 6: Trier to Traben-Trarbach. Pass stunning Moselle scenery as you cruise to the ‘twin towns’ of Traben-Trarbach.

Straddling the river and linked by a bridge, it was once the second-largest wine-trading centre in Europe. Discover its art nouveaustyle buildings or perhaps join an optional wine tasting.

Day 3: Winningen to Cochem to Zell.

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

Day 4: Zell to Bernkastel-Kues Sail from Zell to Bernkastel-Kues, where Renaissance houses line the market square. This afternoon perhaps take an optional trip on the Bernkastel-Kues panoramic train.

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

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Day 8: Boppard to Rüdesheim Sail south past the famous Cat and Mouse castles and Lorelei rock to Rüdesheim. Take in the town’s early houses and wine taverns or perhaps join an optional wine tasting, or visit to the entertaining Siegfried’s Museum of Mechanical Music. Remain moored overnight in Rüdesheim.

Day 9: Rüdesheim to Mainz to Andernach Arrive in Mainz with time to explore the home town of Johannes Gutenberg, the father of modern printing, independently or during an optional walking tour. During lunch, cruise to Andernach with its historic old town. Perhaps join an optional excursion to see the extraordinary cold water geyser here.

Day 10: Andernach to Königswinter to Bonn Sail downstream to Königswinter.

Perhaps join an optional excursion by rackrailway to the ruins of Drachenfels castle.

Cruise on to Bonn and explore independently or join an optional guided city walking tour.

SAVE up to £300 per person on selected cabin grades and departures

SO MUCH INCLUDED… Included travel insurance

The Lorelei rock

VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 155 32 meals: 11 breakfasts, 10 lunches and 11 dinners Free bar open 12 hours a day† Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner Cruise Host Interactive maps and audio headsets for independent exploration.

Cologne Cathedral and Hohenzollem Bridge

Trier’s market square

INCLUDED EXCURSION • Tour of Trier.

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Reichsburg Castle overlooks the Moselle

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Day 11: Bonn to Cologne to Königswinter Continue to Cologne, where you can see the towering Gothic cathedral on an optional city tour this afternoon. Your ship returns to Königswinter to moor overnight.

Day 12: Königswinter to UK. Disembark your ship after breakfast and start your return journey.

Andernach Koblenz Boppard

Zell Rüdesheim Bernkastel-Kues

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Plus… Return coach travel via Eurotunnel or ferry • Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • Entertainment and activities on the ship.

SOLO TRAVELLERS On August 5, 2022 departure join a group of solo travellers and a dedicated Solos host on board, enjoy an additional drinks party, included excursions in Trier and Koblenz, and wine tasting in Boppard as you cruise 11 nights. Holiday code: AF736.

Prices are £s per person from: Jun 2, 2022 Jun 20 Aug 5 Aug 23# 2149 1849 2129 1829 Passenger Deck Twin (Aft - E) 2099 1799 Passenger Deck Twin (D) 2219 1919 2269 1969 2249 1949 Main Deck Twin (C) 2549 2249 2599 2299 2579 2279 Promenade Deck Twin (Aft - B) 2499 2199 2549 2249 2529 2229 Promenade Deck Twin (A) 2749 2449 2799 2499 2779 2479 Passenger Deck Sole Occupancy (D) 2499 2199 2549 2249 2699 2399 2529 2229 Main Deck Sole Occupancy (C) 2799 2499 2849 2549 2999 2699 2829 2529 Promenade Deck Sole Occupancy (Aft - B) 2749 2449 2799 2499 2949 2649 2779 2479 Promenade Deck Sole Occupancy (A) 3099 2799 3149 2849 3299 2999 3129 2829 Cruise code RH201 AF736 RH281 Majesty of the Middle Rhine. 11 nights. #Aug 23. 2022 departure follows a different itinerary. On solos cruise AF736 E grades may be available from £2249 §If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £40 – see page 150 for details.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return coach travel from Folkestone to Cologne (returning from Arnhem on solos departure Aug 5, 2022) via Eurotunnel or ferry.

Eurostar standard is available departing from London St Pancras and Ebbsfleet to Brussels and onward by coach. Flights from Heathrow to Dusseldorf are also available for a supplement. #On Aug 23, 2022 departure prices based on return coach travel from Folkestone to Arnhem, returning from Cologne via Eurotunnel or ferry. Eurostar standard is available departing from London St Pancras and Ebbsfleet to Amsterdam and onward by coach, returning from Brussels. Flights from Heathrow to Amsterdam, returning from Dusseldorf are also available for a supplement.

Be quick – to be guaranteed the best price, book early as flights can sell out and prices sometimes increase.

Please note: †The free bar, open from 12pm to 12am, serves non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.

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JAZZ AND WINE ON THE RHINE AND MOSELLE

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7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1299

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Includes insurance and cancellation cover§ Price reduction available if not required.

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

Historic Boppard

Day 1: UK to Cologne. Travel by coach from Folkestone to Cologne and embark Rex Rheni. Meet your guest musicians at a welcome drink reception. Enjoy dinner on board tonight, followed by a performance from the on-board jazz band.

Day 2: Koblenz to Zell. Explore historic Koblenz, and perhaps visit the Festung Ehrenbreitstein, a citadel built by the Prussians, on an optional excursion. As you sail away keep a look out for the Deutsches Eck headland, which marks the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle. Enjoy an afternoon of live jazz as you cruise the sweeping curves of the Moselle towards Zell.

Day 3: Zell to Traben-Trarbach. The picturesque little town of Zell is famous for its Schwarze Katze – Black Cat – vineyard.

Later this morning, cruise along the Middle Rhine to the twin villages of Traben-Trarbach which straddle the Moselle. They are known as the 'capitals' of the wine region and are home to many art nouveau buildings. Join an included excursion to a local vineyard for a wine tasting – perhaps sample some 'flowery' Mosel. This evening take your seats for an introduction and informal chat from the band before enjoying a live jazz performance tonight.

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Day 4: Traben-Trarbach to Beilstein to Cochem. Set sail this morning and cruise to Beilstein – known as the ‘Sleeping Beauty of the Moselle’ due to its historic inaccessibility and beautiful setting. Enjoy some time at leisure before cruising on to moor in the wine town of Cochem tonight. Look forward to a live jazz performance on board tonight.

Day 5: Cochem to Rüdesheim. The town of Cochem has been inhabited since Roman times. Wander the narrow streets lined with gabled houses, and see the remains of the Old Town Wall. You can join an optional excursion around Cochem and Reichsburg Castle finishing with a trip to a local vineyard.

Cruise from the Moselle into the Rhine Gorge and sail to Rüdesheim. Enjoy a live jazz performance this evening.

Day 6: Rüdesheim to Boppard . Explore the traditional wine town of Rüdesheim and perhaps sample the local coffee, a heady brew laced with German brandy. You can also join an optional excursion to Siegfried’s Museum of Mechanical Music. This afternoon cruise back along what is probably the most famous and scenic stretch of the river – the Rhine Gorge – to Boppard, past an array of castles, terraced vineyards and quaint villages as

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well as the famous Lorelei Rock. The small riverside town of Boppard boasts more than 2,000 years of history. Don't miss the Gothic Carmelite Church or the opportunity to stroll along the Rheinallee, a waterfront promenade. Enjoy a wine tasting this afternoon in Boppard.

Day 7: Boppard to Cologne .

Leave Boppard this morning and sail to Cologne to explore Germany's fourth largest city on an optional tour or independently.

The skyline is dominated by the vast Gothic cathedral, originally a pilgrimage church designed to house the relics of the three Magi. The colourful houses of the old town are nearby, but large swathes of the city are modern as a result of bombing during World War Two. Both the Wallraf-Richartz Museum and the Museum Ludwig house renowned art exhibitions. Enjoy a farewell dinner and a jazz concert on board ship tonight.

Day 8: Cologne to UK. Disembark after breakfast for your return journey by coach.

SAVE up to £250 per person on selected cabin grades and departures

SO MUCH INCLUDED… Included travel insurance VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 155 20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners Free bar on board open 12 hours a day† Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner Zell is set on a pretty stretch of the Moselle

Cruise Host Interactive maps and audio headsets for independent exploration.

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS • Traben Trarbach wine tasting • Boppard wine tasting.

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Beilstein enjoys a scenic riverside setting

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COCHEM, REICHSBURG CASTLE AND WINE TASTING During your cruise you have the chance to join a special optional excursion while moored in Cochem. You will visit fairytale Reichsburg Castle to learn about its colourful history and see magnificent views of the Moselle. Enjoy a guided tour of the castle, which was rescued and restored in the 19th century in neo-Gothic style. Today it is a fabulous showcase for Renaissance and baroque furniture. Later head to a local vineyard and winery for an introductory talk, and a tasting of four regional white Rieslings.

There'll be the chance to purchase some wine before returning to the ship.

SOLO TRAVELLERS On October 12, 2022, travel exclusively in the company of other solo travellers and a dedicated Solos host, who will organise an additional drinks party.

There will also be an additional excursion in Cologne. Holiday code: AFN02.

Enjoy live jazz music

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Traben-Trarbach Bernkastel-Kues

RICHARD LEACH’S STREET JAZZ BAND Accompanying your cruise will be professional jazz trombonist, Richard Leach and Richard Leach’s Street Jazz Band. The infectious rhythms and strolling traditional jazz of this six-piece ensemble will delight you as they perform a mixture of popular songs from the 1920-1940s as well as classic compostions live on board.

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Plus… Return coach travel via Eurotunnel or ferry • Drinks reception and Captain's dinner • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • Six live jazz sessions • Entertainment and activities on the ship.

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Prices are £s per person from: Sep 3, 2022 Oct 12 Passenger Deck Twin (Aft - E) 1549 1299 Passenger Deck Twin (D) 1649 1499 Main Deck Twin (C) 1849 1699 Promenade Deck Twin (Aft - B) 1829 1579 Promenade Deck Twin (A) 2049 1899 Passenger Deck Sole 1799 1549 1849 1599 Occupancy (D) Main Deck Sole Occupancy (C) 2049 1799 1999 1749 Promenade Deck Sole 2029 1779 1979 1729 Occupancy (Aft - B) Promenade Deck Sole 2399 2349 2099 Occupancy (A) Cruise code AN434 AFN02 Jazz and Wine on the Rhine and Moselle. 7 nights. §If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £20 – see page 150 for details.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return travel from Folkestone to Cologne by coach via Eurotunnel or ferry.

Eurostar standard is available for a supplement departing from London St Pancras or Ebbsfleet to Brussels and onward by coach. Flights from Heathrow are also available for a supplement.

Be quick – to be guaranteed the best price, book early as flights can sell out and prices sometimes increase.

Please note: †The free bar on board is open from 12pm to midnight, serving non-branded alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.

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RHINE AND MOSELLE 13 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1999 Includes insurance and cancellation cover§ Price reduction available if not required.

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

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Deutsches Eck, or Germany Corner, in Koblenz

Day 1: UK to Cologne. Travel by coach from Folkestone to Cologne via Eurotunnel or ferry and embark Rex Rheni.

Day 2: Cologne to Bonn . Spend the day in Bonn and perhaps join an optional excursion exploring the highlights of the ‘Federal City.’

This afternoon, you may wish to visit Andernach’s famous cold water geyser on an optional excursion.

Day 3: Bonn to Koblenz . Sail through the morning to reach Koblenz early afternoon, on the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. An optional tour visits the Festung Ehrenbreitstein, a citadel built by the Prussians.

Day 4: Koblenz to Rüdesheim . This morning, cruise the famous Middle Rhine which has steep banks overlooked by many historic castles, and past Lorelei Rock.

This afternoon your ship moors in the old wine town of Rüdesheim which is famed for the wine taverns lining its charming Drosselgasse. Whilst here, perhaps join an optional visit to Siegfried’s Museum of Mechanical Music or an optional wine tasting trip.

Day 5: Rüdesheim to Speyer. Sail upstream to historic Speyer, where you may like to join an optional walking tour. The town boasts one of Europe’s great Romanesque churches and has retained a reminder of its glorious past in buildings such as the 12th-century Jewish baths and the city gate.

Day 6: Speyer to Rastatt to Strasbourg.

During the journey to Strasbourg, pause in Rastatt where you can disembark for

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an included afternoon excursion to the beautiful Black Forest. Your scenic drive visits Freudenstadt, home to Germany’s largest market square, and then calls at the 12th-century town of Oppenau for tea and a slice of the famous gateau. Moor overnight in Strasbourg.

Day 7: Strasbourg . A French city with distinctive German influences, Strasbourg is the capital of Alsace and the largest river port in France. Its crowning glory is the ornate Gothic Cathédrale Notre-Dame.

See the highlights on an included morning excursion, including a cruise along the canals.

Day 8: Strasbourg to Mannheim. Enjoy a morning at leisure in Strasbourg or perhaps join an optional excursion to Obernai in the heart of the Alsace region. Set sail at lunchtime and spend the afternoon and evening sailing along the Rhine to Mannheim, where you moor late tonight.

Day 9: Mannheim to Mainz . From Mannheim you can join an optional excursion to the university town of Heidelberg.

Alternatively, stay on board and cruise to historic Mainz where you may like to join an optional walking tour. Behind the large Romanesque cathedral, in Gutenbergplatz Square, is a statue of Johannes Gutenberg, the ‘father of modern printing’ who was born in Mainz. There are plenty of Roman ruins to discover too, including a huge theatre and an aqueduct. Remain moored overnight in Mainz.

Day 10: Mainz to Boppard to Alken.

Depart Mainz this morning along the

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UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Rhine Gorge, to the small riverside town of Boppard in a magical setting in the valley of the mythical Lorelei. Explore the town’s Rheinallee waterfront promenade, and the Gothic Carmelite Church, famous for its 15th-century choir stalls or perhaps join an optional wine tasting. Your cruise continues to Alken late this afternoon, arriving late tonight.

Day 11: Alken to Cochem to Winningen.

Today you cruise the Moselle to Cochem, one of the most visited places on the Moselle River. Perched high above the river on a hill cloaked in vines stands the neoGothic Reichsburg Castle. The town’s other architectural gems include a baroque Town Hall backed by a maze of pretty streets and a quaint market square. You can visit the castle and sample the wines of a local cellar on an optional excursion before sailing to Winningen, arriving late this evening.

Day 12: Winningen.

Enjoy the morning wandering the narrow streets of half-timbered houses in the pretty wine village of Winningen, set among steep slopes of vines. At lunchtime, set sail for Königswinter and perhaps join an optional trip to the Ahr Valley en route.

Day 13: Königswinter to Cologne An optional excursion allows you to take Germany’s oldest rack and pinion train to the ruins of Drachenfels Castle. Cruise back to Cologne later this morning and perhaps join an optional afternoon tour of the city. Founded by the Romans, Cologne has long been an important trading centre.

SAVE up to £400 per person on selected cabin grades and departures

SO MUCH INCLUDED… Included travel insurance VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 155 38 meals 13 breakfasts, 12 lunches and 13 dinners

La Petite France in Strasbourg

Free bar on board open 12 hours a day† Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner Cruise Host Interactive maps and audio headsets for independent exploration.

Cruise through the Valley of the Lorelei

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS • The Black Forest • Tour of Strasbourg.

It’s dominated by a Gothic cathedral, started in 1248 as a pilgrimage church to house the relics of the three Magi.

Day 14: Cologne to UK. Disembark your ship after breakfast for your return journey to the UK.

SOLO TRAVELLERS July 23, 2022 departures are reserved exclusively for solo travellers. Travel in the company of other solo travellers and a dedicated Solos host, who will organise an additional drinks party.

There will also be an additional excursion in Koblenz and wine tasting in Boppard.

Holiday code: AF780.

THE BLACK FOREST During your holiday you can look forward to taking an included excursion into the Black Forest. You’ll take a scenic drive along the Schwarzwald Hochstrasse, which runs along the spine of this legendary region, and see some of Germany’s most beautiful scenery.

Stop off in Freudenstadt, at the east edge of the north Black Forest, which is famous for having the largest market square in Germany. Continue to Oppenau, a beautiful 12th-century town with elegant city gates.

There will be time for tea and cake at the Hotel Kalikutt, where the Schwarzwald kirschtorte (Black Forest gateau) is highly recommended!

Cologne Königswinter Winningen Koblenz Alken Boppard Cochem Mainz Rüdesheim Mannheim

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Plus… Return coach travel via Eurotunnel or ferry • Drinks reception and Captain's dinner • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • Entertainment and activities on the ship.

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Strasbourg

Prices are £s per person from: May 20, 2022 Jul 23 Sep 10 2449 2049 Passenger Deck Twin (Aft - E) 2399 1999 Passenger Deck Twin (D) 2549 2149 2599 2199 Main Deck Twin (C) 2949 2549 2999 2599 Promenade Deck Twin (Aft - B) 2799 2399 2849 2449 Promenade Deck Twin (A) 3149 2749 3199 2799 Passenger Deck Sole Occupancy (D) 2899 2499 2949 2549 2949 2549 Main Deck Sole Occupancy (C) 3249 2849 3299 2899 3299 2899 Promenade Deck Sole Occupancy (Aft - B) 3149 2749 3199 2799 3199 2799 Promenade Deck Sole Occupancy (A) 3549 3149 3599 3199 3599 3199 Cruise code RH261 AF780 RH261 Rhine and Moselle. 13 nights. On Solos cruise AF736 E grades may be available from £2249. §If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £40 – see page 150 for details.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return coach travel from Folkestone to Cologne via Eurotunnel or ferry. Eurostar standard is available for a supplement departing from London St Pancras and Ebbsfleet to Brussels and onward by coach. Flights from Heathrow are also available for a supplement.

Be quick – to be guaranteed the best price, book early as flights can sell out and prices sometimes increase.

Please note: †The free bar on board is open from 12pm to midnight, serving non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently. The September 10, 2022 departure follows the same itinerary, departing from Konigswinter to Cologne, and returning to Konigswinter where you disembark at the end of your cruise.

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ROMANTIC RHINELAND 7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1099 Includes insurance and cancellation cover§ Price reduction available if not required.

THE RHINE AND HER TRIBUTARIES

Discover the highlights of two wonderful rivers, admiring scenic landscapes plus a host of pretty wine towns and villages…

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Vineyards thrive on the banks of the Moselle

Day 1: UK to Königswinter. Travel by coach from Folkestone, via Eurotunnel or ferry and embark Rex Rheni in Königswinter and moor for the night.

Day 2: Königswinter to Koblenz .

Wake up in the pretty village of Königswinter where you may wish to travel by rack railway up the hillside to the ruined 12thcentury castle of Drachenfels on an optional excursion. Dating from the 12th century, this castle was immortalised by Wagner, as it was here that Siegfried slew the dragon and then bathed in its blood to render himself invulnerable. Alternatively, join an optional excursion to Bonn, the birthplace of Beethoven. This afternoon you sail to Koblenz, passing dramatic scenery, the small island of Nonnenwerth and the ruined castle of Rolandsbogen. Your ship will pause in Remagen where you'll be able to see the remains of the old Ludendorff railway bridge, captured by the Americans on March 7, 1945.

You will have the chance to disembark here for an optional excursion through the Ahr Valley. Or stay aboard and sail on to Koblenz.

Day 3: Koblenz to Zell. Koblenz has a rich history spanning two millennia, and its past is reflected in a wealth of monuments and historic buildings. The city is situated at the exact point where the Rhine and Moselle meet, and the city's name means 'merging of the rivers'. Explore the city this morning, or perhaps visit the Festung Ehrenbreitstein, a citadel built by the Prussians between 1816 and 1832, on an optional excursion. Later, sail

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aboard Rex Rheni

along the tranquil Moselle to Zell, savouring panoramic views of exquisite vineyards along the way.

Day 4: Zell to Bernkastel-Kues Awake in the charming town of Zell, departing shortly after breakfast as you cruise to the picture-perfect town of Bernkastel-Kues, arguably one of the prettiest small towns in Germany. Bernkastel-Kues features colourful Renaissance houses which line the market square with its 17th-century fountain. There will be free time to go ashore and perhaps join an optional trip on the Bernkastel panoramic train. Your ship remains moored here overnight.

Day 5: Bernkastel-Kues to Cochem to Koblenz. Early this morning, Rex Rheni will leave Bernkastel-Kues, and sail to Cochem. With the romantic backdrop of neo-Gothic Reichsburg Castle, Cochem is understandably one of the most visited places on the Moselle River. An optional excursion is available to the castle. Although most of the castle was rebuilt in the 19th century, the original 11th-century keep still survives. During the excursion you can also visit a local vineyard for a wine tasting. Sail for Koblenz this evening.

Day 6: Koblenz to Rüdesheim . This morning, cruise the most stunning stretch of the Rhine, passing Lorelei Rock and numerous castles. The rock is a symbol of the Rhine and inspired a famous poem by Heinrich Heine, which was set to music by Frederich Silcher. Continue to Rüdesheim,

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where you can perhaps sample the famous wines of the region in the tavern-lined Drosselgasse, visit Siegfried’s Museum of Mechanical Music on an optional excursion, or sample local wine on an optional wine tasting trip.

Day 7: Rüdesheim to Cologne . Cruise back to Cologne this morning and spend the afternoon on an optional tour of the city, famous for its imposing cathedral and for giving its name to 'Eau de Cologne'. The city was founded by the Romans and has long been an important trading centre. The vast Gothic cathedral that towers over the surroundings was started in 1248 as a pilgrimage church to house the relics of the three Magi. The two spires are 157 metres high, and were not completed until 1880.

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

SOLO TRAVELLERS The May 13 and October 5, 2022 departures are reserved exclusively for solo travellers, and include a dedicated Solos host and a tour of Cologne. Cruise seven nights.

Holiday codes: AF789 (May 13) and AF790 (Oct 5).

WALKING. 7 nights departing September 27, 2021. Holiday code: AK202.

SAVE up to £250 per person on selected cabin grades and departures

SO MUCH INCLUDED… Included travel insurance VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 155 20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners Free bar on board open 12 hours a day† Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner Cruise Host Cochem's castle has a commanding position

Interactive maps and audio headsets for independent exploration.

Cologne

GERMANY Konigswinter

Rhine Koblenz

Traditional Zell sits by the Moselle

Cochem

Moselle

Zell Rüdesheim

Rhine

Bernkastel-Kues

THE RHINE AND HER TRIBUTARIES

Plus… Return coach travel via Eurotunnel or ferry • Captain’s dinner and drinks reception • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • Entertainment and activities on the ship.

Beautiful half-timbered houses of Bernkastel-Kues

Iconic Cologne

Prices are £s per person from May 13, 2022 Jun 13 Sep 23 Oct 5 1449 1199 Passenger Deck Twin (Aft - E) 1449 1199 Passenger Deck Twin (D) 1549 1299 1549 1299 Main Deck Twin (C) 1749 1499 1749 1499 Promenade Deck Twin (Aft - B) 1729 1479 1729 1479 Promenade Deck Twin (A) 1949 1699 1949 1699 Passenger Deck Sole Occupancy (D) 1749 1499 1749 1499 1749 1499 1749 1499 Main Deck Sole Occupancy (C) 1949 1699 1949 1699 1949 1699 1949 1699 Promenade Deck Sole Occupancy (Aft - B) 1929 1679 1929 1679 1929 1679 1929 1679 Promenade Deck Sole Occupancy (A) 2299 2049 2299 2049 2299 2049 2299 2049 Cruise code AF789 RH018 RH018 AF790 Romantic Rhineland. 7 nights. *These grades have limited availability. On solos cruises AF789 and AF790 E grades may be available from £1299§If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £20 – see page 150 for details.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return coach travel from Folkestone to Cologne via Eurotunnel or ferry. Eurostar standard is available for a supplement departing from London St Pancras and Ebbsfleet to Brussels and onward by coach. Flights are also available for a supplement.

Be quick – to be guaranteed the best price, book early as flights can sell out and prices sometimes increase.

Please note: †The free bar on board is open from 12pm to midnight, serving non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently. May 13, 2022 (AF789) solo exclusive departure visits the same ports but in a different order, excluding Zell. Excursions remain the same on both dates. The optional excursion to the the Ahr Valley on Day 2 is only available in 2022.

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PRAGUE AND THE DELIGHTS OF THE DANUBE

aboard Spirit of the Danube

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9 nights FULL BOARD on your ship from £1999 Includes insurance and cancellation cover§ Price reduction available if not required.

SPIRIT OF THE DANUBE THE DANUBE

Discover the riverside attractions of the Danube en route to Prague.

Charles Bridge, Prague

Your river cruise Day 1: UK to Budapest. Fly to Budapest and embark Spirit of the Danube. Enjoy a welcome drink and dinner on board as you remain moored here overnight.

Day 2: Budapest East meets west in this fascinating city. An included city sightseeing tour will reveal the capital's highlights.

Alternatively, perhaps opt for an included culinary-themed walking tour of the city.

Depart during lunch and cruise overnight to Bratislava.

Day 3: Bratislava to Vienna Enjoy the morning in Slovakia's capital where you can join an optional city tour or beer tasting at the UFO observation tower. Before Spirit of the Danube cruises to Vienna you’ll have the opportunity to head into Vienna Woods on another optional excursion which includes dinner and an evening concert in Vienna.

Alternatively, stay on board your ship and sail to Vienna, arriving later tonight.

Day 4: Vienna to Dürnstein This morning enjoy an included sightseeing tour of elegant Vienna. Alternatively, opt for an included culinary walking tour instead.

Afterwards you can relax on board as you cruise to Dürnstein, arriving late this evening.

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Day 5: Dürnstein to Melk Enjoy the early morning in Dürnstein. Consider joining an optional walking tour through the cobbled streets to visit the abbey for an organ concert. Continue to Melk for an optional tour of the magnificent Benedictine Abbey before departing this evening.

Day 9: Prague. The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Prague is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Perhaps discover it on an optional city tour or join an optional culinary-themed walking tour of the city.

This evening you have the option to join a special folklore dinner.

Day 6: Passau Your ship pauses briefly in Aschach this morning where you can join an optional excursion to Salzburg. Alternatively, stay on board and sail to Passau, the eastern-most city in Bavaria. An included walking tour reveals the highlights this afternoon before you depart before dinner.

Day 10: Prague to UK. Check out after breakfast and travel to the airport for your return flight.

Day 7: Regensburg Arrive midday in the city of Regensburg. Explore further on an optional walking tour this afternoon, or perhaps visit Weltenburg Abbey on an optional tour.

Your stay Day 8: Regensburg to Prague.

Disembark Spirit of the Danube in Regensburg after breakfast and travel by coach to Prague. Stay at the locally rated 5-star Corinthia Hotel Prague (4Q) for two nights, with dinner tonight and breakfasts included.

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EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY Budapest 2 nights with breakfasts included. Before your cruise stay two nights at either Ensana Margitsziget (4Q), located on Margitsziget island, or at the Hilton Garden Inn (4Q), which is centrally located.

Please see page 143 for details.

SAVE up to £250 per person on selected cabin grades and departures FREE CABIN UPGRADE worth up to £250^ on selected departures

SO MUCH INCLUDED… Included travel insurance VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 155 7 nights Full Board aboard the ship 1 night Half Board, 1 night Bed and Breakfast in a hotel 23 meals: 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 8 dinners Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on the ship See the sights of Vienna

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CZECH REPUBLIC

Regensburg Aschach Passau GERMANY

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SLOVAKIA Dürnstein Bratislava

Vienna

AUSTRIA Nights in hotel

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Plus... Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • All gratuities on board • Return flights and transfers.

Included excursions • Budapest city tour OR culinary walking tour of Budapest • Vienna city tour OR culinary walking tour of Vienna • Passau city walk.

Visit Dürnstein

RIVER CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Prague A two-night stay in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Prague provides the perfect opportunity to explore the many attractions of what is arguably one of Europe’s most beautiful cities. Perhaps explore on an optional city tour or choose an optional culinary-themed walking tour.

Be sure to see the astrological clock on the Old Town Square – it’s one of the oldest working astrological clocks in the world.

Budapest, a tale of two cities Budapest is a city made up of two parts:

Buda and Pest, built on opposite banks of the Danube. Officially united since 1873, they are still quite different in character.

Buda is older and more graceful, with its cobbled streets and medieval architecture, while Pest is the administrative and commercial centre, with wide avenues and 19th-century public buildings. See some of the capital's highlights, including the UNESCO-listed Buda Castle, Matthias Church and Fisherman's Bastion on an included sightseeing tour or perhaps take the opportunity to enjoy the local food and

SPIRIT OF THE DANUBE THE DANUBE

Interactive maps and audio headsets for independent exploration.

culture during an included culinary walking tour with strudel making and a visit to the Central Market Hall.

Melk The Austrian town of Melk enjoys a scenic setting and is best known for the wonderfully ornate Melk Abbey which sits proudly beside the river. The abbey is a masterpiece of high baroque architecture and you’ll have the opportunity to venture inside during an optional excursion. The elegant interior is lavishly decorated and houses numerous artistic treasures.

Prices are £s per person from: Apr 9, 2022 # May 11 May 16 # Jul 13 Jul 18 # Aug 10 Aug 15 # Oct 2 Oct 7# Lower Deck Twin (Forward - E) 2149 1999* Sold Out 2299 2149* 2299 2049 2299 2149* Sold Out Sold Out 2299 2049 2249 1999 Lower Deck Twin (D) 2249 1999 2349 2099 2399 2149 2399 2149 2399 2149 2399 2149 2399 2149 2399 2149 2349 2099 Middle Deck Twin, French Balcony (Forward - C) 2599 2349 Sold Out Sold Out Sold Out Sold Out Sold Out Sold Out 2749 2499 2699 2449 Middle Deck Twin, French Balcony (B) 2699 2449 2799 2849* 2849* 2849* 2849* 2849 2699 2849 2599 2799 2549 Upper Deck Twin, French Balcony (A) 2849 2449 2949 2799 2999 2999 2849 2999 2849 2999 2849 2999 2849 2999 2599 2949 2549 Lower Deck Sole occupancy (D) 3149 2899 3299 3049 3349 3099 3299 3049 3299 3049 3299 3049 3299 3049 3349 3099 3299 3049 Middle Deck, French Balcony Sole occupancy (B) 3549 3299 3699 3749* Sold Out Sold Out Sold Out 3699 3549 3749 3499 3699 3449 Upper Deck, French Balcony Sole occupancy (A) 3799 3299 3949* 3999* 3949 3799* 3949 3799* 3949 3799* 3949 3799* 3999 3499 3949 3449 Cruise code DA337 DA338 DA337 DA338 DA337 DA338 DA337 DA338 DA337 Prague and the Delights of the Danube. 9 nights. *These grades have limited availability. ^Free cabin upgrade from Middle Deck B grade to Upper Deck A grade, on selected dates and subject to limited availability. §If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £40 – see page 150 for details.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on flights from Heathrow to Budapest returning from Prague with the scheduled services of British Airways, except on departures marked # where the itinerary is reversed.

Be quick – to be guaranteed the best price, book early as flights can sell out and prices sometimes increase.

Please note: Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently. #These departures follow a reverse itinerary, ports of call and timings may vary. April 9, 2022 departures embark the ship in Nuremburg and arrive in Regensburg on day 2 of the cruise.

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OBERAMMERGAU AND A FOUR COUNTRY CRUISE

aboard Spirit of the Danube

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9 nights FULL BOARD on your ship from £2649 Includes insurance and cancellation cover§ Price reduction available if not required.

SPIRIT OF THE DANUBE SEE MORE OF EUROPE

Cruise the Danube and see the Passion Play at Oberammergau.

Oberammergau

Your river cruise Day 1: UK to Budapest. Fly to Budapest and embark Spirit of the Danube. Enjoy dinner on board this evening.

Day 2: Budapest An included tour of Budapest this morning, explores both sides of the city – Buda and Pest – that occupy opposite banks of the river. See the Gothic Hungarian Parliament Building and the Cathedral of St Stephen, which is home to the mummified right hand of Hungary’s patron saint and first king, Stephen I. Alternatively, taste local produce during an included culinary walking tour before departing early this afternoon. This evening, enjoy dinner on board and cruise overnight to Bratislava.

Day 3: Bratislava to Vienna This morning explore Slovakia's 2,000 year old capital city on an optional guided tour or head to the UFO observation tower for an optional beer tasting. Before your ship departs for the Austrian capital, following lunch, you can join an excursion into the Vienna Woods, followed by dinner and a classical music concert in Vienna. Alternatively, stay on board your ship and sail from Bratislava to Vienna, arriving later tonight.

Day 4: Vienna to Dürnstein Vienna is the artistic capital of Austria and home to the waltz, coffee houses, the Prater and one of the world's finest opera houses. It's the

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city where Marie-Antoinette grew up and where Mozart died, and for 600 hundred years was the centre of the Hapsburg Empire. Explore further this morning on an included guided tour or set off on an included culinary walking tour and sample local food and culture. At midday, cruise to Dürnstein, where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned during the late 12th century in the now ruined Kuenringer Castle. Remain moored overnight in Dürnstein.

Day 5: Dürnstein to Melk Embark on an optional walking tour with an included organ concert before sailing late morning to Melk, arriving after lunch. Melk is best known for its baroque abbey, which you can visit on an optional excursion. Enjoy dinner this evening as you depart Melk and set sail for Passau, cruising overnight.

Day 6: Passau This morning your ship will pause in Aschach giving you the opportunity to visit Salzburg on an optional excursion.

Alternatively, stay on board and sail to Passau, arriving this afternoon. Also known as the 'Venice of Bavaria', Passau sits at the confluence of the rivers Danube, Ilz and Inn. Join a short included walking tour this afternoon before sailing early this evening, cruising overnight to Regensburg.

Day 7: Regensburg Regensburg has been described as a ‘medieval miracle’ and its old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This afternoon an optional walking tour through

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the city’s historic narrow lanes is available, while another optional excursion visits Weltenburg Abbey and includes a 30-minute boat ride through the gorge.

Your stay Day 8: Regensburg. Disembark after breakfast and travel by coach to Oberammergau. Check into your hotel, located a short drive from the village, for a two-night stay. Enjoy dinner at your hotel this evening.

Day 9: Oberammergau. Spend the morning at leisure before taking your seat for the start of the Passion Play this afternoon. The play begins with the customary prologue and chorus, followed by two tableaux of Adam and Eve, and a representation of the original vow made in 1633. The play then follows the life of Jesus from his entrance into Jerusalem on a donkey, to the Resurrection. There will be a three-hour interval when dinner will be served, before the performance recommences, finishing this evening.

Day 10: Oberammergau to Munich to UK. Check out after breakfast and travel to Munich airport for your return flight.

The stage at Oberammergau

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© Oberammergau – Passion Play 2020

SO MUCH INCLUDED… Included travel insurance Passau: ‘Venice of the North’

VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 155 7 nights Full Board aboard the ship, 2 nights Half Board in a hotel 24 meals: 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 9 dinners Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on board the ship Cruise Host

Charming Regensburg

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Dürnstein

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Bratislava Vienna Budapest HUNGARY

The Parliament building in Budapest

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS • Attend the Oberammergau Passion Play • Entrance to the Oberammergau Museum • Budapest city tour OR culinary-themed walking tour of Budapest • Vienna city tour OR culinary-themed walking tour of Vienna • Passau city walk.

RIVER CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS The Passion Play The play was first performed in 1634 after plague struck the inhabitants of Oberammergau the year before. The villagers vowed that if God would spare them, they would perform a Passion Play every 10 years. Miraculously, there were no further plague victims and the play has been performed every ten years thereafter in fulfilment of the promise (with a couple of uncontrollable exceptions). Enacting the ‘…suffering, death and resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ’ and starting with Jesus’ entrance to Jerusalem, this extraordinary event involves nearly half of Oberammergau’s inhabitants.

Budapest An included tour of Budapest will reveal two sides to the city – Buda and Pest – which occupy opposite banks of the river and are connected by the Chain Bridge. in Pest you’ll see the Gothic Hungarian Parliament Building and the Cathedral of St Stephen, which is home to the mummified right hand of Hungary’s patron saint and first king, Stephen I. While Buda is home to the palace and the castle district where you’ll find the seven towers of Fisherman’s Bastion, Buda Castle and Matthias Church.

Melk Abbey Set on a promontory overlooking the Danube, the ornate Melk Abbey is a masterpiece of high baroque architecture.

Work on the present monastery began in 1702. The imposing exterior features an octagonal dome and symmetrical towers, while the interior is lavishly decorated and contains many artistic treasures. Perhaps join an optional tour of the abbey, which includes some free time in the gardens.

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Plus... Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • All gratuities on board • Return flights and transfers.

GERMANY

Passau Munich

Interactive maps and audio headsets for independent exploration.

Prices are £s per person from: May 11, 2022 May 16# Jul 13 Aug 10 Aug 15# Lower Deck Twin (Forward - E) Sold Out 2949 2699* Sold Out Sold Out 2899 2649* Lower Deck Twin (D) 3049 2799 3049 2799 Sold Out 2999 2749* 2999 2749* Middle Deck Twin, French Balcony (Forward - C) Sold Out Sold Out Sold Out 3349* Sold Out Middle Deck Twin, French Balcony (B) 3449 3299 3449* Sold Out 3399* 3399 3249* Upper Deck Twin, French Balcony (A) 3649 3399 3649 3499 Sold Out 3599 3349* 3599 3349* Lower Deck Sole occupancy (D) 4199* 4199 4049* 4149 3899* 4149 3999* Sold Out Middle Deck, French Balcony Sole occupancy (B) 4549* 4549* 4499 4349* 4499* Sold Out Upper Deck, French Balcony Sole occupancy (A) 4799* 4799* 4749 4499* 4749 4499* Sold Out Cruise code OB209 OB29R OB209 OB209 OB29R Oberammergau and the Four Countries Cruise. 9 nights. *These grades have limited availability. §If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £40 – see page 150 for details.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on flights from Heathrow to Budapest, returning from Munich with the scheduled services of British Airways, except on departures marked # where the itinerary is reversed.

Be quick – to be guaranteed the best price, book early as flights can sell out and prices sometimes increase.

Please note: Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently. #These departures follow a reverse itinerary, ports of call and timings may vary slightly.

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DANUBE DISCOVERY AND VIENNA

aboard Spirit of the Danube

10 nights FULL BOARD on your ship from £1999

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Includes insurance and cancellation cover§ Price reduction available if not required.

SPIRIT OF THE DANUBE THE DANUBE

Enjoy three nights in Vienna before sailing along the Danube through Austria, Slovakia and Hungary.

Budapest’s Parliament Building

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

Day 2: Vienna Look forward to exploring Vienna. Perhaps join an included tour which takes in the Ringstrasse. Alternatively, opt for an included culinary walking tour of Vienna. Tonight, dinner is included at a local restaurant.

Day 3: Vienna Spend the day at leisure in Vienna, or join an optional excursion to Schönbrunn Palace. This evening, after dinner at your hotel, take in an included concert of Mozart and Strauss.

Your river cruise Day 4: Vienna to Dürnstein Enjoy a final morning at leisure in Vienna before embarking Spirit of the Danube later this afternoon. Begin your cruise along the Danube to Dürnstein as you enjoy a welcome reception and dinner on board tonight.

Day 5: Dürnstein to Melk Dürnstein is set in the Wachau. After time at leisure or an optional tour of Dürnstein your ship will set sail for Melk later this morning.

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Here you'll have the opportunity to visit its Benedictine Abbey on an optional excursion.

Depart Melk during dinner and cruise through the night to Passau.

Day 6: Passau Arrive in Passau around lunchtime. Enjoy the afternoon exploring the 'Venice of Bavaria'. Or, to make the most of your visit why not join an optional city walk?

Spirit of the Danube departs late tonight.

Day 7: Linz Enjoy the morning exploring Linz on an optional excursion or independently. Your ship departs during lunch and cruises overnight towards Bratislava.

Day 8: Bratislava This morning you arrive in Slovakia's capital, Bratislava for an included train tour. You’ll step off the train in the Old Town for a walking tour. Spend the rest of the day at leisure or treat yourself to a glass of beer on an optional trip to the UFO observation tower or perhaps visit a pottery workshop on another optional excursion. Sail from Bratislava late tonight.

Day 9: Esztergom to Budapest Arrive in Esztergom before breakfast and perhaps visit the artistic community of Szentendre on an optional excursion. Depart at lunchtime and cruise to Budapest, arriving early this evening.

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Day 10: Budapest Your ship remains moored in Budapest for a full day and overnight stay. Here you have the option to join an included city tour revealing some of the city's highlights or embark on an included culinary walking tour of Budapest. In the afternoon a choice of optional excursions includes a visit to Gödöllo Palace or trip to Lazar Equestrian Park Horse Farm.

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

EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY Budapest 2 nights with breakfasts included. After your cruise stay at the locally rated 4-star Ensana Grand Margaret Island hotel (4Q) or the locally rated 4-star Hilton Garden Inn Budapest city centre (4Q) and explore Hungary’s capital further at your leisure. Please see page 143 for details.

LOOK WHO’LL BE JOINING YOU ON BOARD Eric Knowles British antiques expert and television personality.

July 3, 2022 departure.

SAVE up to £250 per person on selected cabin grades and departures FREE CABIN UPGRADE worth up to £250^on selected departures

SO MUCH INCLUDED… Included travel insurance VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 155 3 nights Half Board in a hotel 7 nights Full Board aboard the ship The Museum of Natural History, Vienna

26 meals: 10 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 10 dinners Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on the ship Cruise Host

Plus... Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • All gratuities on board • Entertainment and activities on the ship • Return flights and transfers.

Johann Strauss in Vienna

Cruise through the Wachau Valley

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS • Vienna city tour OR culinary walking tour of Vienna • Vienna evening concert

RIVER CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Vienna, the city of music Vienna is undoubtedly the world capital of opera and classical music, with Mozart, Beethoven, Strauss and Schubert among its famous historic repertoire. The magnificent State Opera House is one of the world’s leading opera houses and you will see it’s impressive Renaissance exterior for yourself during your included tour.

Discover both sides of Budapest This cosmopolitan city is divided by the Danube into Buda and Pest, and an included tour will reveal some of the highlights on both sides of the river, from the UNESCO-listed Buda Castle on the west bank, to the Hungarian

• Bratislava city tour Parliament buildings on the east bank.

Your other option is to embark on an included culinary walking tour with the opportunity to make strudel and sample authentic Hungarian delights.

Exploring Bratislava Slovakia’s capital since the country’s independence in 1993, Bratislava is a tapestry of historic styles with baroque palaces, a medieval and Gothic old town and a splendid Renaissance castle. Enjoy a trip aboard the miniature city tourist train on an included excursion and disembark in the old town for a walking tour to see the Archbishop’s Palace, St Martin’s Cathedral, the Town Hall and more…

• Budapest city tour OR culinary walking tour of Budapest.

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Interactive maps and audio headsets for independent exploration

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Passau

SLOVAKIA

Danube

Dürnstein Bratislava Linz Melk Esztergom

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Vienna

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Prices are £s per person from: May 1, 2022 Jun 2 Jul 3 Jul 27# Jul 31 Sep 6 Oct 24 2649 2399 2649 2399 2549 2299 2599 2349 2699 2449 2249 1999 Lower Deck Twin (Forward - E) 2349 2199 Lower Deck Twin (D) 2449 2199 2749 2499 2749 2499 2649 2399 2699 2449 2799 2549 2349 2099 Middle Deck Twin, French Balcony (Forward - C) Sold Out Sold Out 3099* 2999* 3049 2799 3149 2999* 2699 2449 Middle Deck Twin, French Balcony (B) 2899 2649 3199 3049 3199 2949 3099 2849 3149 2899 3249* 2799 2549 Upper Deck Twin, French Balcony (A) 3049* 3349* 3349 3099 3249 2849 3299 2899 3399* 2949 2549 Lower Deck Sole occupancy (D) 3449 3199 3749 3499 3749 3499 3649 3399 3699 3449 3799 3549 3249 2999 Middle Deck, French Balcony Sole occupancy (B) 3849 3599 4149 3999 4149 3899 4049 3799 4099 3849 4199 3649 3399 Upper Deck, French Balcony Sole occupancy (A) 4099* 4399* 4399 4149 4299 3799 4349 3849 4449 3899 3399 Cruise code DA341 DA341 DA341 DA342 DA341 DA367 DA341 Danube Discovery and Vienna. 10 nights.*These grades have limited availability. ^Free cabin upgrade from Middle Deck B to Upper Deck A grade, subject to limited availability. §If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £40 – see page 150 for details.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on flights from Heathrow to Vienna, returning from Budapest with the scheduled services of British Airways, except on departures marked # where the itinerary is reversed.

Be quick – to be guaranteed the best price, book early as flights can sell out and prices sometimes increase.

Please note: September 8, 2022 departure spends the first three night at a hotel in Baden, about an hours’ drive from Vienna; there will be a shuttle service into Vienna and included excursion to Schönbrunn Palace (DA367). Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently. #These departures follow a reverse itinerary, ports of call may vary slightly.

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CELEBRATED CITIES OF EUROPE

aboard Spirit of the Danube

12 nights FULL BOARD on your ship from £2449

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Includes insurance and cancellation cover§ Price reduction available if not required.

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Explore cities rich in history, culture and heritage…

Prague and the Charles Bridge

Your river cruise Day 1: UK to Budapest. Fly to Budapest and embark Spirit of the Danube. Enjoy a welcome drink and dinner on board as you remain moored here overnight.

Day 2: Budapest East meets west in this fascinating city. An included city sightseeing tour will reveal the capital's highlights.

Alternatively, perhaps opt for an included culinary-themed walking tour of the city.

Depart during lunch and cruise overnight to Bratislava.

Day 3: Bratislava to Vienna. Enjoy the morning in Slovakia's capital. Join an optional city tour or optional beer tasting at the UFO observation tower this morning. This afternoon another optional excursion visits Vienna Woods, followed by dinner and an evening concert in Vienna. Alternatively, set sail from Bratislava and continue to Vienna, arriving late this evening.

Day 4: Vienna to Dürnstein This morning enjoy an included sightseeing tour of elegant Vienna. Alternatively, opt for an included culinary walking tour. Afterwards you can relax on board as you cruise to Dürnstein, arriving during dinner.

Day 5: Dürnstein to Melk Enjoy the early morning in Dürnstein. An optional walking tour takes you through the cobbled streets to visit the abbey for an organ concert. Continue to Melk for an optional

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tour of the Benedictine Abbey before departing this evening.

Day 6: Passau Pause briefly in Aschach this morning to the opportunity to join an optional excursion to Salzburg. Your ship will continue to Passau, arriving later this afternoon. Passau is the most easterly city in Bavaria and is often referred to as the ‘Venice of Bavaria’. A short optional walking tour will reveal the highlights this afternoon, most of which are close to the Danube.

Depart before dinner.

Day 7: Regensburg Arrive at lunchtime in the city of Regensburg. An optional city walk is available here this afternoon, or you may like to visit Weltenburg Abbey on an optional tour.

Your stay Day 8: Regensburg to Prague. Disembark Spirit of the Danube in Regensburg after breakfast and travel by coach to Prague. Stay at the locally rated 5-star Corinthia Hotel Prague (4Q) for two nights, with dinner tonight and breakfasts included.

Day 9: Prague. The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Prague is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Discover it on an optional city tour this afternoon or join an optional culinary-themed walking tour of the city.

This evening you have the option to join a traditional folklore dinner.

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Day 10: Prague to Dresden. Check out after breakfast and travel by coach, a journey of approximately two hours, to the locally rated 4-star Bellevue Hotel Dresden (4Q) for an overnight stay with dinner included. En route you’ll visit the Sandstone Mountains.

Day 11: Dresden to Berlin. Check out after breakfast and travel by coach to the locally rated 4-star Steigenberger Berlin Hotel (4Q), which should take approximately two and-ahalf hours. Enjoy a two-night stay, with dinner included tonight.

Day 12: Berlin. Stylish, chic and unashamedly bohemian, the avant-garde city of Berlin has a rich history dating back to the 13th century. Learn more about the city’s past on an included city tour this morning. Spend this afternoon at leisure exploring the city further.

Day 13: Berlin to UK. Check out after breakfast and travel to the airport for your return flight.

EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY Budapest 2 nights with breakfasts included.

Before your cruise stay two nights at either the locally rated 4-star Ensana Grand Hotel Margitziget (4Q) in the heart of a park on Margaret Island and close to historical sights and city-centre shops; or at the locally rated 4-star Hilton Garden Inn (4Q), which enjoys a central location in Budapest. Single supplement (per person, per stay) apply.

Please see page 143 for details.

SAVE up to £250 per person on selected cabin grades and departures FREE CABIN UPGRADE worth up to £250^

SO MUCH INCLUDED… The sandstone mountains in Saxony

Included travel insurance VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 155 3 nights Half Board, 2 nights Bed and Breakfast in a hotel 7 nights Full Board aboard the ship 28 meals: 12 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 10 dinners

Grand architecture lines Dresden's waterfront

The Autumn colours of Budaoest

Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on the ship

Berlin

Cruise Host Interactive maps and audio headsets for independent exploration.

Nights in hotel

Dresden

Plus... Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • All gratuities on board • Return flights and transfers.

Prague Regensburg Passau

CZECH REPUBLIC

Dürnstein

Danube Melk AUSTRIA

The Brandenburg Gate in Berlin

SLOVAKIA

Vienna Bratislava HUNGARY

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS Budapest

• Budapest city tour OR culinary walking tour of Budapest • Vienna city tour OR culinary walking tour of Vienna • Dresden and the Sandstone Mountains

RIVER CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Prague, city of a hundred spires Look forward to a two-night stay in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Prague. Virtually unscathed by the great wars of the 20th century, the city is blessed with an illustrious past and an eclectic mix of architecture.

Perhaps join an optional tour and visit the Lesser Town – Maka Strana – which is dominated by the church of St Nicholas. Cross Charles Bridge to the Stare Mesto or Old Town, and see the church of Our Lady of Tym, the Royal Way, Astronomical clock and the Jewish Quarter.

Budapest, a tale of two cities Budapest is a city made up of two parts: Buda and Pest, built on opposite banks of the Danube. Officially united since 1873, they are still quite different in character. Buda is older and more graceful, with its cobbled streets and medieval architecture, while Pest is the administrative and commercial centre, with wide avenues and 19thcentury public buildings. See some of the capital's highlights, including the UNESCO-listed Buda Castle, Matthias Church and Fisherman's Bastion on an included sightseeing tour or perhaps take the opportunity to enjoy the local

• Berlin city tour. food and culture during an included culinary walking tour with strudel making and a visit to the Central Market Hall.

A two-night stay in Berlin Originally a small port on the River Spree, the city of Berlin had developed into the capital of the German Empire by 1871, and has been the seat of German government ever since. The cultural significance of the city has increased greatly over the course of its development – with physicist Albert Einstein, painter George Grosz and writers including Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Tucholsky all calling the city home at some point in their lives.

The 20th century brought turbulent years to the city, with World War Two all but devastating it and resulting in its division by the Berlin wall. With the fall of the wall in 1989, the city slowly began to regain some of its former glory, with the restoration of the Reichstag building as a shining example. A tour of the city is included during your stay.

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Prices are £s per person from: Oct 2, 2022 Oct 7# Lower Deck Twin (Forward - E) 2699 2449 2699 2449 Lower Deck Twin (D) 2799 2549 2799 2549 Middle Deck Twin, French 3149 2899 3149 2899 Balcony (Forward - C) Middle Deck Twin, French 3249 2999 3249 2999 Balcony (B) Upper Deck Twin, French 3399 2999 3399 2999 Balcony (A) Lower Deck Sole occupancy (D) 3849 3599 3849 3599 Middle Deck, French Balcony 4249 3999 4249 3999 Sole occupancy (B) Upper Deck, French Balcony 4499 3999 4499 3999 Sole occupancy (A) Cruise code DA351 DA35R Celebrated Cities of Europe. 12 nights.^Free cabin upgrade from Middle Deck B grade to Upper Deck A grade, subject to limited availability.§If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £40 – see page 150 for details.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on flights from Heathrow to Budapest, returning from Berlin with the scheduled services of British Airways, except on departures marked # where the itinerary is reversed.

Be quick – to be guaranteed the best price, book early as flights can sell out and prices sometimes increase.

Please note: Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently. #These departures follow a reverse itinerary, ports of call and timings may vary slightly.

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FROM BUDAPEST TO BELGRADE

aboard Spirit of the Danube

8 nights FULL BOARD from £1749

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Includes insurance and cancellation cover§ Price reduction available if not required.

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Combine a stay in Budapest with a cruise along the Danube.

Golubac Fortress, Serbia

Your stay Day 1: UK to Budapest. Fly to Hungary’s capital where you’ll stay two nights with breakfast included at the locally rated 4-star Hilton Garden Inn Budapest Hotel (4Q) in downtown Budapest, near St Stephen’s Basilica and just over a mile away from the Hungarian State Opera House and Hungarian Parliament building.

Day 2: Budapest. This morning there is a choice of included excursions: a city tour that will introduce you to the main attractions of Budapest, from UNESCO-listed Buda Castle on the west bank, to the Hungarian Parliament buildings in Pest on the east bank; or an included culinary-themed walking tour to the First Strudel House and Central Market Hall. Spend the afternoon at leisure, returning to your hotel this evening.

Your river cruise Day 3: Budapest. Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and spend the morning at leisure.

This afternoon you’ll embark your ship, Spirit of the Danube, and can look forward to your welcome drink reception and dinner on board this evening. Your ship remains moored here overnight.

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Day 4: Budapest This morning you’ll have the opportunity to join an optional excursion which focuses on Budapest’s Art Nouveaux movement and includes a guided tour of the Ráth György Villa. Your ship departs early this afternoon and will continue cruising for the rest of the day, bound for Vukovar.

Day 5: Vukovar. During breakfast this morning you’ll arrive in Vukovar, the largest Croatian town and river port on the Danube.

Vukovar was a thriving town before the Yugoslav War and its unscathed belle époque architecture can be compared with shell-scarred buildings preserved in memoriam, during your visit here. An optional excursion visits the Ovcara Memorial. Set sail this evening and sail overnight towards Donji Milanovac.

Day 6: Donji Milanovac. Shortly after lunch you’ll arrive in the town of Donji Milanovac, on the banks of the Danube in the midst of the Djerdap National Park, the largest, and possibly most beautiful, of Serbia’s five national parks. The region has a rich history, and this afternoon, an included excursion visits the Lepenski Vir Mesolithic site, revealing a series of villages and rock carvings dating back to 6400 BC

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and the earliest examples of ‘monumental’ sculptures. Your ship moors here overnight.

Day 7: Donji Milanovac to the Iron Gates. Spirit of the Danube sets sail early this morning and later will sail through a particularly scenic stretch of the Danube – the world-famous Iron Gate gorge, between Romania and Serbia, the largest and longest in Europe, and the Iron Gates is the narrowest and deepest part. Head out on deck and see how the ship manoeuvres through two locks by the Djerdap power station. Continue sailing overnight towards the village of Golubac.

Day 8: Golubac to Belgrade. An early arrival in Golubac enables you to spend the morning on an included visit to the medieval fortress, which stands guard over the entrance to the Iron Gates and was first mentioned in a Hungarian charter issued in 1337. Spirit of the Danube will continue sailing in the early afternoon towards Belgrade, arriving this evening.

Day 9: Belgrade-UK. Disembark after breakfast and transfer to the airport for your return flight.

SAVE up to £300 per person on selected cabin grades and departures Free cabin upgrade at no extra charge on selected cabin grades

SO MUCH INCLUDED… Included travel insurance VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 155 2 nights Breakfasts only in a hotel 6 nights Full Board aboard the ship 19 meals: 8 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 6 dinners Budapest’s Parliament Building

Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on board the ship Cruise Host

Budapest

Vukovar

Plus... Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • All gratuities on board • Return flights and transfers.

ROMANIA

Golubac Belgrade Iron Gate Gorge Donji Milanovac SERBIA

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS

BULGARIA

• Budapest city tour OR culinary walking tour of Budapest

Cruise through the Iron Gates

• Lepenski Vir • Golubac Fortress.

LOOK WHO’LL BE JOINING YOU ON BOARD… Paul Rankin On October 14, 2022 departure you will be joined by celebrity chef, Paul Rankin – head chef at the Stein Inn on the Isle of Skye and founder of Northern Ireland’s first Michelin Starred restaurant, Roscoff.

RIVER CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS A visit to Vukovar The largest Croatian town and river port on the Danube, Vukovar was a thriving town before the Yugoslav War. Its unscathed belle époque architecture can be compared with the shell-scarred buildings preserved in memoriam. The Ovcara Memorial here is dedicated to those who died in the tragic Vukovar Hospital massacre of 1991.

Lepenski Vir Mesolithic site The Lepenski Vir Mesolithic Site was found in the Derdap Gorge on the banks of the Danube. First discovered by peasants in 1940, serious excavation work began in 1965 uncovering a series of villages, dating back to 6,400 BC. The villages

revealed carefully constructed houses and a number of sculptures carved out of rock. Eerily combining the features of humans and fish, these figures are the earliest known examples of 'monumental' sculpture.

Explore the site with a guide during an included excursion.

Exploring the fortress of Golubac Built on the site of a Roman settlement, the Golubac Fortress has a strategic riverside setting and because of this has been fought over numerous times, particularly by the Ottoman Empire and the Kingdom of Hungary.

Take the opportunity to venture inside this imposing medieval structure during an included visit.

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Interactive maps and audio headsets for independent exploration

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Danube

Prices are £s per person from: May 23, 2022 Oct 14 1949 1749 Lower Deck Twin (Forward - E) 1949 1749 Lower Deck Twin (D) 2049 1849 2049 1849 Middle Deck Twin, 2499 2299 2499 2299 French Balcony (B) Upper Deck Twin, 2649 2299 2649 2299 French Balcony (A) 2949 2749 Lower Deck Sole occupancy (D) 2949 2749 Middle Deck, French Balcony 3349 3149 3349 3149 Sole occupancy (B) Upper Deck, French Balcony 3599 3149 3599 3149 Sole occupancy (A) Cruise code DA349 From Budapest to Belgrade. 8 nights †Before your cruise you will stay for two nights at the Hilton Garden Inn Budapest City Centre with bed and breakfast at no extra charge.

This is available for a limited time and subject to availability. ^Free cabin upgrade from Middle Deck B grade to Upper Deck A grade, subject to limited availability. §If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £40 – see page 150 for details.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on flights from Heathrow to Budapest, returning from Belgrade with the scheduled services of British Airways.

Be quick – to be guaranteed the best price, book early as flights can sell out and prices sometimes increase.

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

Contact your preferred travel agent

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THE DANUBE AND MAJESTIC MOUNTAINS OF THE ARLBERG PASS

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11 nights FULL BOARD from £2549 Includes insurance and cancellation cover§ Price reduction available if not required.

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Cruise the Danube from Belgrade to Vienna and travel through beautiful alpine vistas aboard the Arlberg Railway…

Innsbruck, gateway to the Arlberg Pass

Your river cruise Day 1: UK to Belgrade. Fly to Serbia’s capital and embark Spirit of the Danube. Enjoy a welcome cocktail reception and dinner on board this evening.

Day 2: Novi Sad. Spend the morning at leisure in this city where European and Balkan cultures meet. You can’t miss the Petrovaradin Fortress, built between 1692 and 1790, the upper fortress contains a 10-mile network of passages and galleries, with officers’ residences and government buildings below. The old town is home to 18th and 19th-century architecture and you can join an optional walking tour here. Set sail early this afternoon and spend the rest of the day on board Spirit of the Danube as she continues towards Kalocsa.

Day 3: Kalocsa. Arrive in Kalocsa this morning and take the opportunity to join an optional tour of Puszta or embark on an optional walking tour of Kalocsa. Spirit of the Danube continues cruising towards Bratislava in the afternoon.

Day 4: Bratislava This afternoon you arrive in Slovakia’s capital, Bratislava.

Take the opportunity to explore the city’s old quarter, overlooked by the huge rectangular castle, and admire the Habsburg architecture, independently or on an optional city tour. This afternoon perhaps venture up the UFO observation tower to sample locally brewed beer on an optional excursion.

Set sail late this evening cruising overnight towards Vienna.

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Day 5: Vienna Arrive in Vienna – steeped in imperial and musical history – before breakfast. This morning choose between an included culinary-themed walking tour from Albertina Square to the Imperial Palace and an included sightseeing tour, which involves a drive around the Ringstrasse, encircling the old city. This afternoon an optional excursion visits grand Schönbrunn Palace. You may wish to spend the final evening of your holiday in Viennese style – after dinner on board, you can attend an optional performance of music

by Mozart and Strauss in one of the great formal concert houses of Imperial Vienna.

Your stay Day 6: Vienna. Disembark after breakfast and transfer to the locally rated 4-star Imperial Riding School (4Q), your hotel for the next two nights. The hotel is located within a building which served as a military riding school in the mid-19th century. Dinner is included this evening.

Day 7: Vienna. Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, followed by a morning at leisure.

This afternoon an included excursion visits Vienna’s Spanish Riding School, which forms part of the Hofburg Palace complex.

The school, founded over 450 years ago, is dedicated to the preservation of classical dressage and you will see the stables where the Lipizzaner horses are trained, before taking a tour of the palace itself (there will not be a performance during your visit).

Day 8: Vienna to Salzburg. Following breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer by coach to Salzburg, stopping en

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route for an included lunch. In Salzburg you stay at the locally rated 4-star Hotel am Mirabellplatz (3Q) on a breakfast-only board basis. Built in the 17th century by Prince Archbishop Paris Lodron as a city palace, guests have been welcomed into this historic building since 1816. Across the road from the hotel is the Mirabell Palace and gardens, with both the Linzergasse and Getreidegasse of Salzburg’s Old Town just a short walk away. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant this evening.

Day 9: Salzburg. An included excursion this morning reveals sites associated with the musical drama ‘The Sound of Music’, which was released in 1965. You’ll see 17th-century Hellbrunn Palace; the Baroque Frohnburg Palace, which was used as the Trapp Villa in the film; the lakeside town of St Gilgen; and Lake Mondsee. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Day 10: Salzburg to Innsbruck to Zurich.

Check out of your hotel after breakfast and travel by coach to Innsbruck. Enjoy an included tour of this attractive city, where Imperial and modern architecture sit side-by-side. Lunch is included. From Innsbruck, board the RailJet for the First Class train journey to Zurich, passing through the mountain scenery of the Arlberg Pass and travelling alongside the Walensee and Zurichsee en route. Spend the next two nights on a breakfast-only basis at the locally rated 4-star Glockenhof Hotel (4Q) in the heart of Zurich. Dinner is included at the hotel this evening.

SAVE up to £200 per person on selected cabin grades and departures Free cabin upgrade at no extra charge on selected cabin grades

SO MUCH INCLUDED… Included travel insurance VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 155 5 nights Full Board aboard the ship 3 nights Half Board, 3 nights Breakfasts only in hotels Mirabell Palace in Salzburg

25 meals: 11 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 8 dinners Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on board the ship

Nights in hotel

Zürich

Vienna

SWITZERLAND

Cruise Host

HUNGARY

Interactive maps and audio headsets for independent exploration

Kalocsa Novi Sad Belgrade

Plus... Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • All gratuities on board • Return flights and transfers.

SERBIA

The Swiss city of Zürich

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS • Vienna city tour OR culinary walking tour of Vienna

Day 11: Zurich. Set off this morning on an included tour of Zurich, with some free time to explore independently. Lying on the shores of Lake Zurich, the city is known for its association with the financial world. It’s also home to some 50 museums ranging from the Kunsthaus Zurich to the Swiss National Museum. Look out for the ‘guild’ halls and houses – reminders of the merchant guilds that have been

associated with the city since the Middle Ages. Spend the afternoon and evening at leisure, returning to your hotel for the final night of your holiday.

• Visit to Vienna’s Spanish Riding School

Day 12: Zurich to UK. Check out after breakfast and travel to the airport for your return flight.

• Zurich city tour.

• Tour of Salzburg • Innsbruck tour

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Salzburg Innsbruck AUSTRIA

SLOVAKIA

Bratislava

RIVER CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Highlights of Bratislava Slovakia’s capital since the country’s independence in 1993, Bratislava is a tapestry of historic styles with baroque palaces, a medieval and Gothic old town and a Renaissance castle. Perhaps take a trip aboard the miniature city tourist train on an optional excursion and disembark in the old town for a walking tour to see the Archbishop’s Palace, St Martin’s Cathedral, the Town Hall and more…

Vienna, the city of music Vienna is undoubtedly the world capital of opera and classical music, with Mozart, Beethoven, Strauss and Schubert among its famous historic repertoire. The State Opera House is one of the world’s leading

opera houses and you will see it’s impressive Renaissance exterior for yourself during your included tour.

Alternatively, you can join an included culinary-themed excursion to sample local delicacies.

The Arlberg Railway The Arlberg Railway is the main line between Austria and Switzerland and you will board the RailJet in Innsbruck for a First Class train journey to Zurich, passing through the alpine scenery of the Arlberg Pass and travelling alongside the Walensee and Zurichsee.

The Arlberg Railway opened in 1884 and is one of the highest-altitude standard gauge railways in Europe, reaching 1,310 metres above sea level.

Prices are £s per person from: May 31, 2022 Oct 22 Lower Deck Twin (Forward - E) 2899 2699 2749 2549 Lower Deck Twin (D) 2999 2799 2849 2649 Middle Deck Twin, 3299 3099 3449 3249 French Balcony (B) Upper Deck Twin, 3449 3099 3599 3249 French Balcony (A) Lower Deck Sole occupancy (D) 3899 3699 3749 3549 Middle Deck, French Balcony 4299 4099 4149 3949 Sole occupancy (B) Upper Deck, French Balcony 4399 3949 4549 4099 Sole occupancy (A) Cruise code DA355 The Danube and Majestic Mountains of the Arlberg Pass.

11 nights This is available for a limited time and subject to availability. ^Free cabin upgrade from Middle Deck B grade to Upper Deck A grade, subject to limited availability. §If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £40 – see page 150 for details.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on flights from Heathrow to Belgrade, returning from Zurich with the scheduled services of Lufthansa.

Be quick – to be guaranteed the best price, book early as flights can sell out and prices sometimes increase.

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

Contact your preferred travel agent

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SCENIC TRANSYLVANIA AND THE DANUBE

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11 nights FULL BOARD on your ship from £2519 Includes insurance and cancellation cover§ Price reduction available if not required.

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Cruise the Danube through four countries before a three-night hotel stay in Transylvania.

Bran Castle, Brasov

Your river cruise Day 1: Budapest. Fly to Budapest before being transferred to the port where you will embark Spirit of the Danube. Look forward to your welcome drink reception and dinner as you remain moored here overnight.

Day 2: Budapest . This morning, uncover Budapest’s culinary and cultural scene on an included culinary walking tour, or join an included city tour. This afternoon, perhaps join an optional excursion to Gödöllo Palace or to the Lazar Equestrian Park Horse Farm before your ship sets sail this evening.

Day 3: Kalocsa to Mohács. Perhaps disembark in Kalocsa early this morning to join an optional full-day excursion through the Hungarian lowlands to Puszta, where you can watch traditional horsemanship, rejoining your ship when she arrives in Mohács this afternoon.

You may like to explore Mohács on an optional city walk. Spirit of the Danube continues cruising towards Novi Sad late this afternoon.

Day 4: Novi Sad to Belgrade . Enjoy an optional excursion to Novi Sad this morning, returning to Serbia's capital, Belgrade.

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This afternoon an included tour of Belgrade features a visit to the historic 18th-century citadel, Kalemegdan Fortress. Depart before dinner.

Day 8: Silistra to Braila. Spend a relaxing day on board Spirit of the Danube as she cruises to Braila, arriving this evening and mooring here overnight.

Day 5: The Iron Gates. A real highlight of your holiday, spend the day cruising an exciting stretch of the Danube to the ‘Iron Gates’. Leaving the ‘Gates’ in your wake, pass through the southern stretch of the dramatic Carpathian mountains and the foothills of the Balkans and cruise on into the night.

Your stay

Day 6: Nikopol to Svistov to Rousse. Arrive in Nikopol early this morning for an included excursion to the town of Pleven for a walking tour followed by a glass of Bulgarian wine in a hotel. This afternoon an optional excursion visits Veliko Tarnovo. Excursion participants will rejoin the ship in Svistov before you sail on to Rousse where you moor overnight.

Day 7: Rousse to Silistra. Wake up in Rousse. Perhaps join an optional walking tour of the city this morning before sailing on towards Silistra this afternoon.

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Day 9: Braila to Brasov. After breakfast disembark Spirit of the Danube and enjoy a scenic drive through the Carpathian Mountains, with lunch and some free time in the hills included. Continue to Brasov and the locally rated 5-star Aro Palace hotel (4Q), in the heart of Transylvania, where you will stay for three nights on a half-board basis.

Day 10: Brasov. Head to the centre of Brasov for an included tour of this beautiful town, including entrance to the 14th-century Black Church.

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

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

SAVE up to £300 per person on selected cabin grades and departures FREE CABIN UPGRADE worth up to £300^

SO MUCH INCLUDED… Included travel insurance VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 155 8 nights Full Board aboard the ship 3 nights Half Board in a hotel

The Iron Gates gorge in Serbia’s Djerdap National Park

30 meals: 11 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 11 dinners Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on the ship Cruise Host

The stately courthouse in Rousse, Bulgaria

The Parliament of Budapest

Plus... Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • All gratuities on board • Return flights and transfers.

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS • Budapest city tour OR culinary walking tour of Budapest • Belgrade and the Kalemegdan Fortress • Pleven panoramic • Brosov city tour • Bran Castle.

The Parliament of Budapest

Budapest HUNGARY

Kalocsa

EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY Budapest 2 nights with breakfasts included. Before or after your holiday, stay two nights at either the locally rated 4-star Ensana Grand Hotel Margitziget (4Q) in the heart of a park on Margaret Island and

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close to historical sights and city-centre shops; or at the locally rated 4-star Hilton Garden Inn (4Q), which enjoys a central location in Budapest. Single supplement (per person, per stay) apply.

Please see page 143 for details.

RIVER CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Rousse, the ‘Little Vienna’ of Bulgaria Nicknamed 'Little Vienna' on account of its striking architecture, the elegant city of Rousse is home to numerous grand and beautiful buildings, such as the Building of the Tax Administration.

The city’s turbulent past is well documented in a number of museums, as well as in the ruined Roman fortress which sits high above the Danube.

Rousse also offers a gateway to the beautiful valley of the Lom River where you’ll find the only active rock monastery in Bulgaria.

Historic Belgrade One of the oldest cities in Europe, Belgrade has a fascinating history that can be traced back over 50,000 years.

The city has witnessed over 115 wars and has been razed to the ground over 40 times, including by Attila the Hun. Look forward to an included city tour and visit to the 18th-century citadel, Kalemegdan Fortress.

Exploring ‘Dracula’s Castle’ 14th-century Bran Castle has an imposing clifftop setting and was the inspiration for Bram Stoker’s Dracula, even though the author had never visited Transylvania! Enjoy an included visit to this national monument, where Vlad the Impaler is believed to have been imprisoned during the 15th century.

Nights in hotel

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Novi Sad Belgrade

Brasov Iron Gate Gorge Bucharest

SERBIA

Danube Nikopol

Braila

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Interactive maps and audio headsets for independent exploration

Silistra

Rousse Svistov

BULGARIA

Prices are £s per person from: Jun 12, 2022 Sep 21# Lower Deck Twin (Forward - E) 2699* 2699 2549 Lower Deck Twin (D) 2819 2519 2819 2519 Middle Deck Twin, French Balcony 3249 2949 3249 2949 (Forward - C) Middle Deck Twin, French Balcony (B) 3349 3049 3349 3049 Upper Deck Twin, French Balcony (A) 3499 3499 3049 Lower Deck Sole occupancy (D) 4049 3749 4049 3749 Middle Deck, French Balcony 4499 4199 4499 4199 Sole occupancy (B) Upper Deck, French Balcony 4799 4799 4199 Sole occupancy (A) Cruise code DA344 DA343 Scenic Transylvania and the Danube. 11 nights. *This grade has limited availability. ^Free cabin upgrade from Middle Deck B grade to Upper Deck A grade, subject to limited availability. §If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £40 – see page 150 for details.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on flights from Heathrow to Budapest, returning from Bucharest with the scheduled services of British Airways, except on departures marked # where the itinerary is reversed.

Be quick – to be guaranteed the best price, book early as flights can sell out and prices sometimes increase.

Please note: Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently. #These departures follow a reverse itinerary, ports of call and timings may vary slightly.

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BUDAPEST AND THE SCENIC DANUBE

aboard Spirit of the Danube

13 nights FULL BOARD from £2399

– see pages 144-149 for details

Includes insurance and cancellation cover§ Price reduction available if not required.

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Explore the great capital cities of the Danube.

Golubac Fortress, Serbia

Your stay Day 1: UK to Budapest. Fly to Hungary’s capital where you will stay two nights at the locally rated 4-star Hilton Garden Inn Budapest (4Q).

Day 2: Budapest. Three cities became one when Buda, Pest and Óbuda merged in 1873. Buda is older and more graceful, with its cobbled streets and medieval architecture, Pest is the administrative and commercial centre and has wide avenues and 19th-century public buildings, while Óbuda is the oldest part of Budapest with museums and Roman ruins. Enjoy an included tour of the city or an included culinary-themed walking tour of Budapest.

Your river cruise Day 3: Budapest. After breakfast at your hotel, check out and transfer to the port to embark Spirit of the Danube. Enjoy a welcome cocktail reception and dinner on board this evening.

Day 4: Budapest This morning you’ll have the opportunity to join an optional excursion which focuses on Budapest’s Art Nouveaux movement and includes a guided tour of the Ráth György Villa. Spend the afternoon at leisure.

Day 5: Vukovar. Arrive in Vukovar, where an optional excursion this morning visits the Vukovar and Ovcara Memorial. Set sail this evening and sail overnight towards Donji Milanovac.

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Day 6: Donji Milanovac. Shortly after lunch you’ll arrive in the pretty town of Donji Milanovac. This afternoon, you can join an optional excursion to the Lepenski Vir Mesolithic site. Your ship moors here overnight.

Day 7: Donji Milanovac to the Iron Gates. Spirit of the Danube sets sail early this morning and later will sail through a particularly scenic stretch of the Danube – the world-famous Iron Gate gorge.

Continue sailing overnight towards the village of Golubac.

Day 8: Golubac to Belgrade. An early arrival in Golubac enables you to spend the morning on an included visit to the medieval fortress.

Spirit of the Danube will continue sailing in the early afternoon towards Belgrade, arriving this evening.

Day 9: Belgrade Serbia’s capital, Belgrade, is one of the oldest cities in Europe.

Explore its key attractions during an included excursion this morning. Depart late tonight and cruise overnight towards Novi Sad. Day 10: Novi Sad. Spend the morning exploring Novi Sad on an optional excursion.

Set sail early this afternoon and spend the rest of the day relaxing on board Spirit of the Danube as she continues towards Kalosca.

Day 11: Kalocsa. Arrive in Kalocsa this morning and take the opportunity to join an optional tour of Puszta or a walking tour of Kalocsa. Spirit of the Danube continues cruising towards Bratislava in the afternoon.

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Day 12: Bratislava This afternoon you arrive in Slovakia’s capital, Bratislava. Take the opportunity to explore independently or on an optional city tour or opt for an optional beer tasting at the UFO observation tower.

Set sail again late this evening cruising overnight bound for Vienna.

Day 13: Vienna Arrive in Vienna before breakfast. This morning choose between an included culinary-themed walking tour or an included sightseeing tour. This afternoon an optional excursion visits grand Schönbrunn Palace. You may wish to spend the final evening of your holiday in Viennese style – after dinner on board, you can attend an optional performance of music by Mozart and Strauss in one of the great formal concert houses of Imperial Vienna.

Day 14: Vienna to UK.Disembark after breakfast and travel to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY Vienna 2 night with breakfasts included.

After your cruise stay three nights at the locally rated 4-star Imperial Riding School (4Q) located in the city centre.

Please see page 143 for details.

Now includes two night Budapest at no extra charge† SAVE up to £300 per person on selected cabin grades and departures

FREE CABIN UPGRADE worth up to £250^

SO MUCH INCLUDED… Included travel insurance VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 155 2 nights Breakfasts only in a hotel 11 nights Full Board aboard the ship 34 meals: 13 breakfasts, 10 lunches and 11 dinners

The Cathedral of St Sava in Belgrade

Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on board the ship

SLOVAKIA

HUNGARY

Danube

Kalocsa Vukovar Novi Sad

Cruise Host

Nights in hotel

Interactive maps and audio headsets for independent exploration

ROMANIA

Plus... Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • All gratuities on board • Return flights and transfers.

Golubac Belgrade Iron Gate Gorge Donji Milanovac SERBIA

Cruise through the Iron Gates

BULGARIA

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS • Budapest city tour OR culinary walking tour of Budapest • Golubac Fortress • Belgrade and Kalemegdan Fortress • Vienna city tour OR culinary walking tour of Vienna.

LOOK WHO’LL BE JOINING YOU ON BOARD… Paul Rankin During the first week of your cruise on October 14, 2022 departure, you will be joined by celebrity chef, Paul Rankin – founder of Northern Ireland’s first Michelin Starred restaurant, Roscoff.

RIVER CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS A visit to Vukovar The largest Croatian town and river port on the Danube, Vukovar was a thriving town before the Yugoslav War. Its unscathed belle époque architecture can be compared with the shell-scarred buildings preserved in memoriam. The Ovcara Memorial here is dedicated to those who died in the tragic Vukovar Hospital massacre of 1991.

Exploring the fortress of Golubac Built on the site of a Roman settlement, the Golubac Fortress has a strategic riverside setting and because of this has been fought over numerous times, particularly by the Ottoman Empire and the Kingdom of Hungary.

Take the opportunity to venture inside this imposing medieval structure during an included visit.

The paprika capital of Hungary, Kalocsa Renowned for its thriving paprika pepper growing industry, Kalocsa’s history of this activity is documented in its Paprika Museum, which is located in the town’s historic centre next to the Archbishop’s Palace. Your senses are sure to be awakened by the scent of thousands of spice peppers hanging from the beams within the museum.

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Vienna Bratislava Budapest

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Prices are £s per May 23, 2022 Oct 14 person from: Lower Deck Twin 2699 2399 2749 2449 (Forward - E) 2899 2599 Lower Deck Twin (D) 2949 2649 Middle Deck Twin, 3399 3099 3449 3149 French Balcony (Forward - C) Middle Deck Twin, 3599 3299 3649 3349 French Balcony (B) Upper Deck Twin, 3899 3349^ 3849 3299^ French Balcony (A) Lower Deck 4149 3849 4199 3899 Sole occupancy (D) Middle Deck, French Balcony 4749 4449 4799 4499 Sole occupancy (B) Upper Deck, French Balcony 5149 4449^ 5199 4499^ Sole occupancy (A) Cruise code DA349 Budapest and the Scenic Danube. 13 nights †Before your cruise you will stay for two nights at the Hilton Garden Inn Budapest City Centre with bed and breakfast at no extra charge. This is available for a limited time and subject to availability. ^Free cabin upgrade from Middle Deck B grade to Upper Deck A grade, subject to limited availability. §If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £40 – see page 150 for details.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on flights from Heathrow to Budapest, returning from Vienna with the scheduled services of British Airways.

Be quick – to be guaranteed the best price, book early as flights can sell out and prices sometimes increase.

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

Contact your preferred travel agent

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CRUISE AND STAY

BIRDWATCHING ON THE DANUBE DELTA

aboard Spirit of the Danube

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– see pages 144-149 for details

7 nights FULL BOARD on your ship from £1949 Includes insurance and cancellation cover§ Price reduction available if not required.

SPIRIT OF THE DANUBE THE DANUBE

Observe the birdlife of the Danube Delta

Explore the Danube Delta’s wildlife at close quarters

Your stay Day 1: UK to Bucharest. Fly to Bucharest and transfer to the locally rated 4-star Novotel Bucharest Hotel (4Q) for a two-night stay with dinners included.

Day 2: Bucharest. Embark on an included tour of Romania’s lively capital city, Bucharest. Enjoy some time at leisure to explore independently before dinner back at the hotel this evening.

Your river cruise Day 3: Bucharest to Tulcea. Leave the capital after breakfast and transfer to Tulcea – a journey of approximately four hours – where you will embark Spirit of the Danube.

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

Day 4: Tulcea to St Georghe. This morning an included excursion visits the Saon Monastery and the Danube Delta Museum.

After your visit return to Tulcea where

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you can join a guided tour of the museum dedicated to the history of the Danube Delta. Spirit of the Danube sets sail in the early afternoon bound for the Danube Delta.

You will sail through the heart of the delta to reach the Black Sea coast, where your ship will moor for the next two nights at the historic fishing village of St Georghe.

Day 5: Danube Delta. Today you are in for a treat as you will step aboard a smaller vessel to explore the waters and wildlife of at closer quarters. The Delta is renowned for its variety of birdlife including herons, egrets, storks, eagles and more…

Day 6: Danube Delta. Spend another morning on board a smaller ship, negotiating a different area of the delta, where the lakes and marshes are inaccessible to larger cruise vessels. Your ship departs St Georghe late this afternoon and sails overnight across the border into Romania, towards Braila.

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Day 7: Braila. Enjoy a full day in the Romanian town of Braila. You can explore independently or perhaps join an optional excursion across the border to Moldova.

Cruise through the night towards Chiciu.

Day 8: Chiciu to Bucharest to UK. This morning, disembark Spirit of the Danube and transfer to Bucharest, a journey of approximately three hours, for your return flight to the UK.

LOOK WHO’LL BE JOINING YOU ON BOARD… Martin Hughes Games Former presenter on BBC television programme Springwatch, Martin HughesGames will talk about his experiences in 30 years as a wildlife producer.

SAVE up to £200 per person on selected cabin grades

SO MUCH INCLUDED… Included travel insurance VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 155 5 nights Full Board on board, 2 nights Half Board in a hotel 19 meals: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 7 dinners Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on the ship

The Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest

Cruise Host Expert Host

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS • Bucharest city tour A spectacular Eurasian Hoopoe and family

• Visit to Soan Monastery and the Danube Delta Museum in Tulcea

The Danube Delta is a haven for birdlife

• Two days Delta exploration aboard a smaller vessel.

Nights in hotel

Danube Delta Braila ROMANIA

Tulcea St Georghe

Bucharest

The beautiful Danube Delta

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Plus… Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • All gratuities on board • Return flights and transfers.

Chiciu

RIVER CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Birdlife on the Danube Delta The delta is a haven for birds with over 300 species inhabiting the reserve.

Many more migrate thousands of miles to the biosphere at different times of the year. Herons, pelicans, several varieties of eagle, songbirds and seabirds plus species from as far afield as Siberia – including polar grebes and cranes – and China – egrets and Mandarin ducks have been spotted here. Not only will you cruise through the beautiful natural scenery of the Danube Delta aboard Spirit of the Danube, you will also enjoy two included trips into the delta aboard smaller vessels that can access areas that cannot be reached by larger ships.

As with all nature trips, bird sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Tulcea, Romania’s Rome Set across seven hills, like the city of Rome, Tulcea is located close to the point where the Danube flows into the Black Sea. From Tulcea you’ll enjoy an included trip to the Saon Monastery with its trio of silver domes, followed by a visit to the Danube Delta Museum where you can learn more about the history of this wildlife-rich reserve.

Prices are £s per person from:

The Old Town of Braila Spend a day at leisure in the riverside town of Braila. The Old Town is set around Traian Square where you’ll find several points of interest including the 19th-century Maria Filotti Theatre, the historic Water Tower, numerous churches and the Braila County Museum. The public park, located above the banks of the River Danube, offers views of the nearby Macin Mountains.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return flights from Heathrow to Bucharest, with the scheduled services of British Airways.

Jun 18, 2022 Lower Deck Twin (Forward - E) 2149 1949 Lower Deck Twin (D) 2249 2049 Middle Deck Twin, French Balcony (Forward - C) 2499 2399 Middle Deck Twin, French Balcony (B) 2549 2349 Upper Deck Twin, French Balcony (A) 2649 2449 Lower Deck Sole occupancy (D) 2999 2799 Middle Deck, French Balcony Sole occupancy (B) 3349 3149 Upper Deck, French Balcony Sole occupancy (A) 3549 3349 Cruise code DA345 Birdwatching on the Danube Delta. 7 nights.§If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £20 – see page 150 for details.

Be quick – to be guaranteed the best price, book early as flights can sell out and prices sometimes increase.

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

Contact your preferred travel agent

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GRAND VOYAGE TO THE BLACK SEA

aboard Spirit of the Danube

16 nights FULL BOARD from £3399

– see pages 144-149 for details

Includes insurance and cancellation cover§ Price reduction available if not required.

!!!!!

SPIRIT OF THE DANUBE THE DANUBE

Admire the changing riverscapes as you sweep through six unique countries.

Buda Castle

Day 1: UK to Budapest. Fly to Hungary's capital and embark Spirit of the Danube.

Enjoy a welcome cocktail reception and dinner on board as your ship remains moored here overnight.

Day 2: Budapest An included city tour this morning reveals the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Buda Castle on the west bank and the Hungarian Parliament buildings in Pest on the east bank. Alternatively, opt to sample the local food and culture as part of a small group on a culinary themed included excursion. Set sail over lunch and cruise through the remainder of the day and night.

Day 3: Novi Sad. Enjoy an included short walking tour of the old town centre, which boasts a fine selection of 18th and 19thcentury architecture, before visiting a familyrun wine cellar to sample the wine and honey.

Set sail again this evening.

Day 4: Sailing through the Iron Gate. This morning sail through a particularly scenic stretch of the Danube – the Iron Gate gorge.

This is where the Danube passes through the Carpathian Mountains and the foothills of the Balkans. The ship manoeuvres through two locks by the Djerdap power stations and continues sailing overnight.

Day 5: Rousse Arrive this morning in Rousse, the largest port in Bulgaria and often referred to as ‘Little Vienna’. You can see more of the city on an optional morning tour.

Resume your cruise at lunchtime and sail through the day and night to Romania.

Day 6: Danube Delta. Admire the scenery as you cruise the wildlife-rich Danube Delta. This afternoon an optional small boat cruise heads

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further into this UNESCO-listed Biosphere Reserve. Set sail at in the afternoon and cruise overnight towards Fetesti.

in memoriam. An optional excursion visits the Ovcara Memorial. Set sail later this afternoon.

Day 7: Fetesti. Disembark after breakfast in Fetesti for a full-day trip to Bucharest.

An included tour of this lively city reveals attractions such as the Palace of the Parliament, Cotroceni Palace where the President of Romania resides, and historic Cretulescu Palace. Rejoin your ship in time for dinner on board.

Day 12: Mohács to Kalocsa. Early this morning arrive in Mohács, an important port of call for Danube traffic for many centuries. Disembark to spend the morning and afternoon on an optional excursion into the Hungarian plains to see a demonstration of traditional Hungarian horsemanship by local Magyar cowboys. Your ship continues to Kalocsa pausing briefly for excursion participants to rejoin her before sailing this evening and overnight.

Day 8: Cruising the Danube. Relax on board Spirit of the Danube and admire the changing scenery as you cruise into Serbia.

Day 9: The Iron Gates to Donji Milanovac.

Spend the day on a leisurely journey along the Danube, passing through the Iron Gates gorge on your way to Donji Milanovac, a Serbian town located in the Djerdap National Park. An optional excursion visits the Lepenski Vir Mesolithic site in the Derdap Gorge this afternoon. Set sail for Belgrade this evening.

Day 10: Belgrade This morning you’ll arrive in Serbia's capital, where an included coach tour takes in Republic Square home to the National Theatre and Museum.

You’ll also visit Saint Sava basilica and the Kalemegdan Fortress. This afternoon an optional excursion visits the Royal Palace and Tito’s Memorial. Depart late tonight and cruise overnight towards Croatia.

Day 11: Vukovar. Arrive in Vukovar during breakfast. Vukovar was a thriving town before the Yugoslav War and its unscathed belle époque architecture can be compared with shell-scarred buildings preserved

Contact your preferred travel agent

Day 13: Esztergom. Arrive before breakfast and spend the morning exploring independently or instead join an optional tour to the artistic community of Szentendre.

Sail on over lunch and cruise through the remainder of the day and overnight.

Day 14: Bratislava This morning you arrive in Slovakia's capital. Explore the city’s old quarter, overlooked by the vast rectangular castle, and admire the Habsburg architecture on an included morning tour.

Stroll through cobbled streets to Bratislava Castle for a bird’s-eye view of the city and see the Gothic-style Cathedral. This afternoon optional excursions include beer tasting at the UFO observation tower or a visit to a Majolica pottery workshop. Before dinner set sail again, cruising overnight for Melk.

Day 15: Melk to Weissenkirchen. Arrive after breakfast to explore the historic town of Melk. Its jewel is the baroque abbey which sits above the town and can be visited on an optional tour. At lunchtime you'll

SAVE up to £400 per person on selected cabin grades and departures

SO MUCH INCLUDED… Included travel insurance VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 155 47 meals: 16 breakfasts, 15 lunches and 16 dinners Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner

Cruise through the Iron Gates

Cruise Host Interactive maps and audio headsets for independent exploration Plus... Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • All gratuities on board • Return flights and transfers.

The wildlife-rich Danube Delta

Vienna’s Town Hall

• Tour of Novi Sad • Bucharest city tour • Belgrade and the Kalemegdan Fortress

cruise to Weissenkirchen where you can join an optional walking tour and wine tasting. Set sail late tonight and cruise towards Austria.

Day 16: Vienna Before breakfast arrive in Vienna. This morning join an included city tour with a drive around the Ringstrasse encircling the old city or opt for an included culinary walking tour with the opportunity to sample local specialities, such as the Mozart Thaler chocolate biscuits. This afternoon an optional excursion visits Schönbrunn Palace and after dinner on board, you can attend an optional performance of music

by Mozart and Strauss in one of the formal concert houses of Imperial Vienna.

EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY

• Bratislava city tour

Budapest 2 nights full board.

Before your cruise stay at the locally rated 4-star Ensana Grand Margaret Island Hotel (4Q) or at the locally rated 4-star Hilton Garden Inn (4Q).

• Vienna city tour OR culinary walking tour of Vienna.

Exploring Bratislava The city’s old quarter, which sits in the shadow of a huge castle, features attractive Habsburg architecture.

Take a stroll through the ancient

The best of Bucharest From Chiciu you’ll head to Romania’s lively capital Bucharest for an included tour of the city. See sights such as the Palace of the Parliament, Cotroceni Palace where the President of Romania resides, and Cretulescu Palace, which was designed by Romanian architect Petre Antonescu for the Cretulescu family.

SLOVAKIA

Esztergom Budapest HUNGARY Kalocsa Mohács Vukovar Novi Sad ROMANIA Belgrade Donj Milnovac SERBIA Iron Gate Gorge Bucharest

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Rousse Fetesti

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Terry Waite Humanitarian and author Terry Waite will join the first seven nights of this cruise on April 18, 2022.

cobbled streets to Bratislava Castle for a bird’s-eye view of the city and see the Gothic-style Cathedral during an included tour.

Bratislava

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LOOK WHO’LL BE JOINING YOU ON BOARD

RIVER CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

Weissenkirchen

Vienna

Vienna 2 nights full board. After your cruise stay at the locally rated 4-star Imperial Riding School (4Q) located in the city centre. Please see page 143 for details.

Day 17: Vienna to UK. Disembark after breakfast and travel to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

An included tour of historic Belgrade Serbia's capital Belgrade is one of the oldest cities in Europe and an included tour is a great way to see some of the city’s highlights. You’ll also visit Saint Sava basilica, one of the world’s largest churches, and Kalemegdan Fortress, parts of which date back to the 18th century.

AUSTRIA Melk

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INCLUDED EXCURSIONS • Budapest city tour OR culinary walking tour of Budapest

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Prices are £s per person from: Apr 18, 2022 Aug 24 Lower Deck Twin (Forward - E) Sold Out 3799 3399 Lower Deck Twin (D) 3949 3549 4049 3649 Middle Deck Twin, Sold Out Sold Out French Balcony (Forward - C) Middle Deck Twin, 4949 4549 5049 4849 French Balcony (B) Upper Deck Twin, 5299* Sold Out French Balcony (A) Lower Deck Sole occupancy (D) 5049 4849 5149 4749 Middle Deck, French Balcony 6449 6049 6549 6349 Sole occupancy (B) Upper Deck, French Balcony 7049* Sold Out Sole occupancy (A) Cruise code DA335 DA335 Grand Voyage to the Black Sea. 16 nights §If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £60 – see page 150 for details.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on flights from Heathrow to Budapest, returning from Vienna with the scheduled services of British Airways.

Be quick – to be guaranteed the best price, book early as flights can sell out and prices sometimes increase.

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

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CRUISE AND STAY

THE BLUE DANUBE TO THE BLACK SEA COAST

NEW

aboard Spirit of the Danube

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11 nights FULL BOARD on your ship from £2649 Includes insurance and cancellation cover§ Price reduction available if not required.

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Cruise the Danube to Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast.

Cruise through the Iron Gates Gorge

Your river cruise Day 1: Budapest. Fly to Budapest before being transferred to the port where you will embark Spirit of the Danube. Look forward to your welcome drink reception and dinner as you remain moored here overnight.

Day 2: Budapest Enjoy a day exploring Budapest. This morning, uncover the city’s thriving food and cultural scene on an included culinary walking tour or join an included city tour that will reveal the main highlights. This afternoon, perhaps join an optional excursion to Gödöllo Palace or to the Lazar Equestrian Park Horse Farm before your ship sets sail this evening.

Day 3: Kalocsa to Mohacs. Arrive very early this morning in Kalocsa. Don’t miss an optional excursion to the Puszta. Meanwhile your ship continues to Mohacs, arriving at lunchtime for excursion participants to rejoin the ship, you may choose to join an optional city walk during your time at Mohacs. Later this afternoon, cruise towards Serbia's capital, Belgrade, via Novi Sad. Day 4: Novi Sad to Belgrade Arrive in Novi Sad in the early hours of the morning and either go ashore for an optional walking tour of Novi Sad, or stay on board as your ship continues cruising to Serbia's capital,

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arriving around midday. Enjoy an included tour of the city. Later this evening your ship departs and cruises overnight towards the Iron Gates gorge.

Day 5: The Iron Gates. Cruise along a particularly scenic stretch of the river, as the Danube passes through the southern stretch of the dramatic Carpathian mountains and the foothills of the Balkans to the ‘Iron Gates’, a gorge framed by sheer cliffs. Your cruise continues this evening and overnight.

Day 6: Nikopol to Svistov to Rousse.

Arrive in Nikopol early this morning where you’re sure to enjoy an included excursion to the town of Pleven. This afternoon an optional excursion visits Veliko Tarnovo.

Excursion participants will rejoin the ship in Svistov before you sail on to Rousse for an overnight mooring.

Day 7: Rousse to Silistra. Rousse prospered from its location on the Danube, becoming Bulgaria’s main. Perhaps join an optional morning tour before your cruise continues shortly after lunch. This evening your ship arrives in Silistra where it moors overnight.

Your stay Day 8: Silistra to Varna. Disembark Spirit of the Danube after breakfast and transfer to the locally rated 5-star Rosslyn Dimyat Hotel (4Q) in Varna, a journey of approximately two hours.

Day 9: Varna. Spend the morning exploring Varna during an included tour. Enjoy an included visit to the fascinating Retro Museum. This afternoon you may like to join an optional wine tasting session or visit to the Balchik Botanical Gardens and Queen Palace.

Day 10: Varna to Burgas. Check out of your hotel after breakfast and board your coach for Burgas. En route you’ll stop off at Nessebar which you can discover on an included walking tour, with lunch included. Continue your transfer to Burgas, where you’ll stay for two nights at the locally rated 5-star Grand Hotel & Spa Primoretz Burgas (4Q), on a half-board basis.

Day 11: Burgas. This morning you’ll have the opportunity to embark on an optional birdwatching trip or join an optional half-day visit to Sozopol.

Day 12: Burgas to UK. After breakfast, travel to the airport for your return flight.

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SAVE up to £300 per person on selected cabin grades and departures FREE CABIN UPGRADE worth up to £250^

SO MUCH INCLUDED… Included travel insurance VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 155 7 nights Full Board aboard the ship 4 nights Half Board in a hotel 30 meals: 11 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 11 dinners Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on the ship Cruise Host Varna’s Orthodox cathedral

Plus... Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • All gratuities on board • Return flights and transfers.

Budapest HUNGARY

Kalocsa

Nights in hotel

Mohács

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS

ROMANIA

Novi Sad Belgrade

• Budapest city tour OR culinary walking tour of Budapest

Iron Gate Gorge Svistov Silistra

SERBIA

Danube

Nikopol

Rousse

• Belgrade and the Kalemegdan Fortress

Varna

• Pleven panoramic

BULGARIA

Budapest’s Parliament Building

EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY Budapest 2 nights with breakfasts included. Before your holiday stay at either the locally rated 4-star Ensana Grand Hotel Margitziget (4Q) in the heart

• Walking tour of Nessebar.

of a park on Margaret Island and close to historical sights and city-centre shops; or at the locally rated 4-star Hilton Garden Inn (4Q), which enjoys a central location in Budapest. Please see page 143 for details.

RIVER CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS A two-night stay in Varna Once one of the most important ports trading centres on the Black Sea, Varna is still referred to as the ‘Sea Capital’ of Bulgaria. Look forward to a two-night hotel stay here and the opportunity to see some of the highlights during an included tour.

The city has a beautiful gold-domed cathedral, fascinating Roman baths, a selection of museums and a large park where locals and visitors alike can stroll or visit the planetarium or aquarium.

A two-night stay in Burgas Your hotel is located in the wellmanicured Sea Garden of Burgas on the Bulgarian Riviera. Aside from the

• Varna city tour and Retro Museum

Burgas

pedestrianised city centre with its boutiques, bars and cafes, Burgas is also perfectly placed for visiting the nearby towns of Nessebar, whose UNESCO-listed old town is explored on an included walking tour, and Sozopol.

Kalocsa Folk Art The Hungarian town of Kalocsa is renowned for its flowery folk art, which includes wall painting and elaborate embroidery that originated in the 19th century. You can find out more about the development of this Hungarian tradition with a visit to the Folk Art House, located in a 200 year-old cottage where the walls are highly decorated and the furniture has also been painted in this unique style.

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Interactive maps and audio headsets for independent exploration

Prices are £s per person from: Jun 12, 2022 Sep 21# Lower Deck Twin (Forward - E) 2849* 2899 2749* Lower Deck Twin (D) 2949 2649 2999 2699 Middle Deck Twin, 3299 2999 3349 3049 French Balcony (Forward - C) Middle Deck Twin, 3399 3099 3449 3149 French Balcony (B) Upper Deck Twin, 3549 3399 3599 3149 French Balcony (A) Lower Deck Sole occupancy (D) 3949 3649 3999 3699 Middle Deck, French Balcony 4349 4049 4399 4099 Sole occupancy (B) Upper Deck, French Balcony 4599 4449 4649 4099 Sole occupancy (A) Cruise code DA347 DA348 From the Blue Danube to the Black Sea Coast. 11 nights. *This grade has limited availability. ^Free cabin upgrade from Middle Deck B grade to Upper Deck A grade on Sep 21, 2022 departure, subject to limited availability. §If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £40 – see page 150 for details.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on flights from Heathrow to Budapest via Vienna, returning from Varna via Vienna with the scheduled services of Austrian Airlines, except on departures marked # where the itinerary is reversed.

Be quick – to be guaranteed the best price, book early as flights can sell out and prices sometimes increase.

Please note: Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently. #These departures follow a reverse itinerary, ports of call and timings may vary slightly.

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CAPTIVATING CONTRASTS OF THE DANUBE

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9 nights FULL BOARD on your ship from £2199 Includes insurance and cancellation cover§ Price reduction available if not required.

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Discover the natural scenery of the Iron Gates Gorge and Danube Delta.

Sail through the Iron Gates gorge

Your river cruise Day 1: UK to Budapest. Fly to Budapest where you embark Spirit of the Danube.

Enjoy a welcome drink and dinner on board.

The ship sets sails later this evening, bound for Mohács.

Day 2: Mohács. Today you arrive in Mohács and have a full day to explore this port and battlefield town, famous for its carnival celebrations and folklore traditions.

Perhaps explore further on an optional walking tour. Alternatively, join an optional full-day excursion to the lowland city of Kalocsa and Puszta where you can view a traditional horsemanship show. Spirit of the Danube sails south from Hungary into the former Yugoslavia.

Day 3: Novi Sad to Belgrade Spend the morning in Novi Sad. Enjoy a short included walking tour which reveals the 18th and 19th century buildings of the old town centre, followed by a visit to an old family wine cellar to taste local wines and honey. You’ll then sail to Serbia’s capital, Belgrade, where you moor overnight.

Day 4: Belgrade Belgrade, capital of the Republic of Serbia lies at the confluence of the Danube and the Sava rivers. An included

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coach tour this morning reveals the Republic Square and other highlights, before you visit the Kalemegdan Fortress complex, home to the city’s central park. After lunch an optional excursion visits the Royal Palace and Tito’s Memorial.

Day 5: The Iron Gates. Cruise along a particularly scenic stretch of the river, past the dramatic Carpathian mountains to the ‘Iron Gates’, a gorge framed by sheer cliffs. You’ll be able to watch as your ship manoeuvres through two locks by the Djerdap power stations.

Day 6: Rousse This morning moor briefly in the small Bulgarian town of Svistov, from where you can join an optional full-day excursion to Veliko Tarnovo, rejoining your ship in Rousse. Your ship will continue cruising to Rousse, the country’s biggest inland port and the site of the former base of the Roman Empire’s Danube fleet. Perhaps join an optional tour of the city.

Day 7: Tulcea. Spend the morning cruising to Tulcea, which was founded in the 7th century BC by the ancient Dacians and has fallen under the Byzantine, Genoese and Ottoman flags. You’ll arrive mid afternoon and will have the rest of the day to explore or perhaps join an optional excursion

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to the Saon Monastery and the Danube Delta Museum.

Day 8: Tulcea to Danube Delta to Tulcea.

Set off in the early hours and sail through the UNESCO-listed Danube Delta, a wetland biosphere rich in wildlife. The reed beds and groves of willow, oak and poplar provide sanctuary for over 300 species of bird! You’ll also have the chance of an optional excursion aboard a smaller boat which will allow you to take a closer look at this rich natural habitat. Sail back to Tulcea where you remain moored overnight.

Your stay Day 9: Tulcea to Bucharest. Disembark Spirit of the Danube after breakfast today and transfer to Bucharest. Enjoy lunch en route before embarking upon an included tour of the lively capital of Romania. See the enormous Palace of the Parliament – dictator Nicolae Ceausescu’s egotistical folly – and the Patriarchal Church. You’ll stay overnight at the locally rated 4-star Novotel Bucharest Hotel (4Q).

Day 10: Bucharest to UK. Travel to the airport after breakfast for your return flight to the UK.

SAVE up to £250 per person on selected cabin grades

FREE CABIN UPGRADE worth up to £150^

SO MUCH INCLUDED… Included travel insurance

The Parliament Building, Budapest

VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 155 8 nights Full Board on board, 1 night Half Board in a hotel 26 meals: 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 9 dinners Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on the ship Pelicans of the Danube Delta

Cruise Host

Tsarevets Fortress in Veliko Tarnovo

Plus...Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • All gratuities on board • Return flights and transfers.

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS • Belgrade and the Kalemegdan Fortress • Tour of Novi Sad • Bucharest city tour.

The rooftops of Belgrade

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EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY Budapest 2 nights with breakfasts included. Before your holiday stay at either the locally rated 4-star Ensana Grand Hotel Margitziget (4Q) in the

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Mohács Novi Sad Iron Gates

heart of a park on Margaret Island and close to historical sights and city-centre shops; or at the locally rated 4-star Hilton Garden Inn, which has a central location in Budapest. Please see page 143 for details.

Belgrade SERBIA

Danube

Danube Delta Tulcea

Bucharest

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Rousse BULGARIA

RIVER CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS The medieval town of Veliko Tarnovo A stop in Svistov provides the opportunity to set off on a full-day optional trip to one of Bulgaria’s most attractive medieval towns, overlooking the River Yantra. See the Tsarevets fortress whose walls encircle the Royal Palace, Church of the Blessed Saviour and the monastery. Stroll along the winding cobbled streets and enjoy lunch in a local, typically Bulgarian, restaurant.

Tulcea, Romania’s Rome Set across seven hills, like the city of Rome, Tulcea is located close to the point where the Danube flows into the

Black Sea. The city was founded in the 7th century BC by the ancient Dacians and has fallen under the Byzantine, Genoese and Ottoman flags. From here you may like to join an optional excursion to the Saon Monastery with its trio of silver domes.

Ancient Belgrade One of the oldest cities in Europe, Belgrade has a fascinating history that can be traced back over 50,000 years.

The city has witnessed over 115 wars and has been razed to the ground over 40 times, including by Attila the Hun. Look forward to an included city tour and visit to the 18th-century citadel, Kalemegdan Fortress.

Prices are £s per person from: Sep 16, 2022 Lower Deck Twin (Forward - E) 2449 2199 Lower Deck Twin (D) 2599 2349 Middle Deck Twin, 2999 2899* French Balcony (Forward - C) Middle Deck Twin, French Balcony (B) 3099 2849 Upper Deck Twin, French Balcony (A) 3249 2849 Lower Deck Sole occupancy (D) 3549 3299 Middle Deck, French Balcony 3999 3749 Sole occupancy (B) Upper Deck, French Balcony 4299 4049 Sole occupancy (A) Cruise code DA346 Captivating Contrasts of the Danube. 9 nights. *These grades have limited availability. ^Free cabin upgrade from Middle Deck B Twin grade to Upper Deck A grade, subject to limited availability.§If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £40 – see page 150 for details.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on flights from Heathrow to Budapest, returning from Bucharest with the scheduled services of British Airways.

Be quick – to be guaranteed the best price, book early as flights can sell out and prices sometimes increase.

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

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THE CARPATHIAN MOUNTAINS TO THE LAND OF THE BEARS

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12 nights FULL BOARD on your ship from £2749 Includes insurance and cancellation cover§ Price reduction available if not required.

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Sail through the heart of Transylvania…

The rooftops of Brasov

Your river cruise Day 1: UK to Budapest. Fly to Hungary's capital and embark Spirit of the Danube.

Enjoy a welcome cocktail reception and dinner on board as your ship remains moored here this overnight.

Day 2: Budapest Your ship remains moored in Hungary’s capital until lunchtime, and this morning an included tour will reveal some of the city's highlights. Alternatively, perhaps join an included culinary walking tour. Set sail over lunch and cruise through the remainder of the day and night.

Day 5: Rousse This morning you will arrive in Rousse. Perhaps discover the city on an optional tour this morning. Resume your cruise at lunchtime and sail through the day and night to Romania.

Day 6: Danube Delta. Enjoy the scenery as you cruise the wildlife-rich Danube Delta.This afternoon you may like to join an optional small boat cruise further into this UNESCO-listed Biosphere Reserve. Set sail at lunchtime and cruise overnight.

Your stay

Day 9: Brasov. Take a short drive to the centre of Brasov for an included tour and visit Bran Castle, often referred to as Dracula’s Castle.

Day 10: Brasov. Optional excursions this morning include a visit to the fortified churches of Harman and Prejmer, or you may like to take a guided tour of the Bear Sanctuary in Zarnesti. This afternoon another optional excursion takes you to an observatory in the forests of the Carpathian Mountains to watch bears in the wild.

Day 3: Novi Sad. Arrive late morning. You can enjoy an included walking tour of the old town centre. Proceed through the streets to an old family wine cellar, which is also a producer of local honey. Sample the wines and honey. Set sail again late this afternoon.

Day 7: Fetesti to Bucharest. Arrive in Fetesti this morning and disembark your ship after breakfast before continuing by coach to Bucharest for an included tour of the city.

Tonight you’ll stay in the heart of the capital, at the locally rated 4-star Novotel Bucharest (4Q) with dinner included.

Day 11: Brasov to Bukovina. Check out after breakfast and head to the Red Lake on an included excursion. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing your transfer to Bukovina. You’ll spend the next two nights at the locally rated 4-star Best Western Bucovina (3Q), with dinner included at your hotel this evening.

Day 4: Sailing through the Iron Gate. This morning sail through a particularly scenic stretch of the Danube – the world-famous Iron Gate gorge. You can follow proceedings as Spirit of the Danube manoeuvres through two locks by the Djerdap power stations.

Continue sailing overnight.

Day 8: Bucharest to Brasov. Check out after breakfast and drive north of Bucharest, stopping to visit Peles Castle en route to Brasov, where you’ll stay at the locally rated 5-star Aro Palace (4Q), in the heart of the city, for three nights with breakfasts included, plus dinner at the hotel tonight.

Day 12: Bukovina. Today you’ll visit the Painted Monasteries of Moldovita, Sucevita and Voronet on an included excursion. Lunch is included at a local restaurant and this evening dinner will be accompanied by folk entertainment at a local restaurant.

Day 13: Bukovina to UK. Check out of your hotel after breakfast and transfer to the airport for your return flight.

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SAVE up to £250 per person on selected cabin grades and departures

SO MUCH INCLUDED… Included travel insurance VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 155 6 nights Full Board aboard the ship 4 nights Half Board in a hotel, 2 nights Breakfasts only in a hotel 30 meals: 12 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 10 dinners Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on the ship Cruise Host Interactive maps and audio headsets for independent exploration

The bears of Brasov

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Nights in hotel

• Budapest city tour OR culinary walking tour of Budapest

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• Walking tour of Novi Sad • Bucharest city tour

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Rousse

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• Peles Castle

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• Medieval Brasov and Bran Castle

The Painted Monasteries of Bucovina

• Red Lake and Bicaz Gorges • Moldovita, Sucevita and Voronet.

EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY Budapest 2 nights with breakfasts included. Before your cruise stay at the locally rated 4-star Ensana Grand Margaret Island hotel (4Q) or the locally rated 4-star Hilton Garden Inn Budapest city centre (4Q) and explore Hungary’s capital further at your leisure. Please see page 143 for details.

LOOK WHO’LL BE JOINING YOU ON BOARD Terry Waite Humanitarian and author Terry Waite will join the April 18, 2022 departure.

RIVER CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS The world-famous Iron Gates This is a particularly scenic stretch of the Danube, located between Romania and Serbia, and is the largest and longest gorge in Europe. Be sure to find a relaxing spot on deck where you can sit and observe how the ship manoeuvres through two locks by the Djerdap power station.

The brown bears of Brasov The dense forests and meadows of the Carpathian Mountains are home to around 5000 brown bears, along with numerous other wildlife including lynx, wild boar, wolves, deer and much more.

In Brasov you’ll have the opportunity to watch the bears in their natural

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Plus... Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • All gratuities on board • Return flights and transfers.

environment from the safe distance of an observatory during an optional excursion. As with all wildlife spotting, sightings can’t be guaranteed but you’ll be accompanied by a professional ranger and expert bear tracker.

The Painted Monasteries of Bukovina Look forward to an included excursion to visit the Painted Monasteries of Moldovita, Sucevita and Voronet in Bukovina. The exterior walls of these byzantine churches are highly decorated with elaborate 15th- and 16th-century frescoes featuring portraits of saints and prophets.

Their purpose was to share stories of the Bible with the onlooker.

Prices are £s per person from: Apr 18, 2022 Aug 24 Lower Deck Twin (Forward - E) Sold Out 2949 2849* Lower Deck Twin (D) 2849 2749 3049 2799 Middle Deck Twin, Sold Out Sold Out French Balcony (Forward - C) Middle Deck Twin, 3299 3499 3249 French Balcony (B) Upper Deck Twin, 3449* 3649* French Balcony (A) 4599 4349 Lower Deck Sole occupancy (D) 4399 4299 Middle Deck, French Balcony 4799 4999 Sole occupancy (B) Upper Deck, French Balcony 5049 5249 Sole occupancy (A) Cruise code DA237 Through the Carpathian Mountains to the Land of the Bears. 12 nights.*These grades have limited availability. §If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £40 – see page 150 for details.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on flights from Heathrow to Budapest with the scheduled services of British Airways, returning from Suceava to Luton with the scheduled services of Wizz Air.

Be quick – to be guaranteed the best price, book early as flights can sell out and prices sometimes increase.

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

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aboard Spirit of the Danube

7 nights FULL BOARD on your ship from £1899

– see pages 144-149 for details

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Includes insurance and cancellation cover§ Price reduction available if not required.

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Admire the riverscapes from Budapest to Bucharest…

The Iron Gates Gorge

Your river cruise Day 1: UK to Budapest. Fly to Hungary's capital and embark Spirit of the Danube.

Enjoy a welcome cocktail reception and dinner on board as your ship remains moored here this overnight.

Day 2: Budapest Your ship remains moored in Budapest until lunchtime. An included tour reveals some of the city's highlights. Alternatively, perhaps join an included culinary walking tour. Set sail over lunch and cruise through the remainder of the day and night.

Day 3: Novi Sad. Arrive late morning. You can enjoy a short included walking tour of the old town centre to an old wine cellar, which is also a producer of local honey. Treat your taste buds to the delicious wines and sweet honey. Set sail again this evening.

Day 4: Sailing through the Iron Gate. This morning sail through a particularly scenic stretch of the Danube – the world-famous Iron Gate gorge, between Romania and Serbia. Plus you can follow proceedings as Spirit of the Danube manoeuvres through two locks by the Djerdap power stations.

Continue sailing overnight.

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Day 5: Rousse This morning you will arrive in Rousse, the largest port in Bulgaria and often referred to as ‘Little Vienna’.

Perhaps discover the city on an optional tour this morning. Resume your cruise at lunchtime and sail through the day and night to Romania.

Day 6: Danube Delta. Enjoy the scenery as you cruise the wildlife-rich Danube Delta. This afternoon you may like to join an optional small boat cruise further into this UNESCO-listed Biosphere Reserve. Continue sailing in the afternoon and overnight.

Your stay Day 7: Fetesti to Bucharest. Arrive in Fetesti this morning and disembark your ship after breakfast before continuing by coach to Bucharest for an included afternoon tour of the city, with lunch included. Tonight you’ll stay in the heart of the capital, at the locally rated 4-star Novotel Bucharest (4Q) with dinner included.

Day 8: Bucharest to UK. Check out after breakfast for your return flight.

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EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY Budapest 2 nights with breakfasts included. Before your cruise stay at either the locally rated 4-star Ensana Grand Hotel Margitziget (4Q) in the heart of a park on Margaret Island and close to historical sights and city-centre shops; or at the locally rated 4-star Hilton Garden Inn (4Q), which enjoys a central location in Budapest. Single supplement (per person, per stay) apply.

Please see page 143 for details.

SOLO TRAVELLERS On August 24, 2022, if you wish you can join a group of solo travellers and a dedicated Solos Host on board. Enjoy an additional drinks party and an included walking tour of Rousse as you cruise for seven nights.

Holiday code: AF791.

LOOK WHO’LL BE JOINING YOU ON BOARD Terry Waite Humanitarian, author and lecturer Terry Waite will join the first seven nights of the April 18, 2022 departure to give a series of on-board talks.

SAVE up to £200 per person on selected cabin grades and departures

SO MUCH INCLUDED… Included travel insurance VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 155 1 night Half Board in a hotel 6 nights Full Board aboard the ship 19 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners

Bucharest’s Palace of the Parliament

Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on the ship Cruise Host Interactive maps and audio headsets for independent exploration

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS • Budapest city tour OR culinary walking tour of Budapest • Walking tour of Novi Sad • Bucharest city tour.

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Budapest

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Nights in hotel

Novi Sad

The Danube’s beautiful scenery

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Iron Gate Gorge

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Danube Rousse Fetesti

RIVER CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Exploring the Danube Delta Much of the wildlife-rich Danube Delta is a protected reserve.

The meandering river, reed beds and groves of willow, oak and poplar provide sanctuary for over 300 species of bird. Perhaps take the opportunity to venture further into this UNESCO-listed Biosphere Reserve on an optional small boat cruise that can access the smaller channels and lakes that cannot be reached by large ships.

Look out for a variety of bird species such as heron, swan and wild duck.

The world-famous Iron Gates This is a particularly scenic stretch of the Danube, located between Romania

Bucharest

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Pelicans in the Danube Delta

Plus... Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • All gratuities on board • Return flights and transfers.

Budapest viewed from the Fisherman’s Bastion

Danube Delta

BULGARIA

and Serbia, and is the largest and longest gorge in Europe. Be sure to find a relaxing spot on deck where you can sit and observe how the ship manoeuvres through two locks by the Djerdap power station.

Novi Sad, the jewel in Serbia’s crown Situated on the Danube between Budapest and Belgrade, Novi Sad is a treasured regional and cultural centre.

Enjoy a short included walking tour of the old town centre, which boasts a fine selection of 18th and 19th-century architecture. Proceeding through the streets to an old family wine cellar, which is also a producer of local honey, why not treat your taste buds to the delicious wines and sweet honey?

Prices are £s per person from: Apr 18, 2022 Aug 24 Lower Deck Twin (Forward - E) Sold Out 1999 1899 Lower Deck Twin (D) 2049 1949 2099 1899 Middle Deck Twin, French Sold Out Sold Out Balcony (Forward - C) Middle Deck Twin, 2499* 2549 2449* French Balcony (B) Upper Deck Twin, 2649* 2699* French Balcony (A) Lower Deck Sole occupancy (D) 2849 3049^ Middle Deck, French Balcony 3249* 3449*^ Sole occupancy (B) Upper Deck, French Balcony 3499* 3699*^ Sole occupancy (A) Cruise code DA339 Danube Splendours. 7 nights. *These grades have limited availability. ^Sole occupancy prices based on solos cruise AF791 §If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £20 – see page 152 for details.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on flights from Heathrow to Budapest, returning from Bucharest with the scheduled services of British Airways.

Be quick – to be guaranteed the best price, book early as flights can sell out and prices sometimes increase.

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

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CLASSICAL MUSIC ON THE DANUBE

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7 nights FULL BOARD from £1649

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Includes insurance and cancellation cover§ Price reduction available if not required.

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Enjoy classical concerts as you sail from Budapest to Vienna

Dürnstein in Austria’s Wachau region

Day 1: UK to Budapest. Fly to Budapest and embark Spirit of the Danube. Enjoy a welcome drink and dinner on board as you remain moored here overnight.

Day 2: Budapest Budapest is a city made up of two parts: Buda and Pest, built on opposite banks of the Danube. An included city sightseeing tour reveals the capital's highlights, including the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Buda Castle, Matthias Church and Fisherman's Bastion. Alternatively, opt for an included culinary-themed walking tour of the city. This afternoon enjoy a private classical concert ashore. This evening you can attend an Opera in Budapest on an optional excursion. Spirit of the Danube sails towards Bratislava overnight.

Day 3: Bratislava . Spirit of the Danube continues towards Slovakia's capital, arriving this afternoon for an optional city tour or optional trip up the UFO observation tower to sample locally brewed beer. Originally part of Czechoslovakia until 1993, Bratislava’s old town, ‘Staré Mesto’, with its historic buildings, provides a stark contrast to the 20thcentury buildings, some of which serve as a reminder of its communist past. Later your ship begins the cruise to Vienna.

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Day 4: Vienna This morning enjoy an included sightseeing tour of Vienna. Drive around the Ringstrasse taking in famous sights such as the Imperial Hofburg complex and the world-famous State Opera House.

Alternatively, join an included culinary walking tour instead. This afternoon an optional excursion visits Schönbrunn Palace and in the evening, after dinner on board your ship, you’ll be treated to a concert of music

by Mozart and the Strauss family in one of Vienna’s palaces.

Day 7: Esztergom to Budapest. Arrive mid afternoon in Esztergom, where you’ll have time to explore at leisure. The nation’s first king St Stephen was born here in 975 and the city was the capital of Hungary until 1249.

This evening Spirit of the Danube continues to Budapest, arriving later this evening.

Day 5: Vienna to Dürnstein Spend a relaxing morning on board your ship cruising to Dürnstein, located in the heart of the Wachau Valley. The now ruined Kuenringer Castle is where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned during the late 12th century. An optional walking tour visits the abbey for an organ concert. Spirit of the Danube will set sail again late this afternoon.

Budapest 2 nights with breakfasts included. Before your cruise stay two nights at the locally rated 4-star Ensana Grand Margaret Island Hotel (4Q) or the locally rated 4-star Hilton Garden Inn Budapest city centre (4Q). Please see page 143 for details.

Day 6: Linz .This morning an included excursion takes you to Ansfelden and the birthplace of the composer Anton Bruckner, which is now a museum. You will also visit Florian’s Abbey where you can enjoy an included concert. Returning to your ship, sail before lunch towards Esztergom.

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

EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY

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John Suchet

Hungarian trio, Trio Appassionato, soprano April Frederick accompanied by pianist Eric McElroy and guest speaker John Suchet.

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FREE CABIN UPGRADE worth up to £250^

SO MUCH INCLUDED… The State Opera House in Vienna

Included travel insurance VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 155 20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners

Budapest

Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on board

The Monastery of St Florian, Linz

Cruise Host Interactive maps and audio headsets for independent exploration

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS • Budapest city tour OR Budapest culinary walking tour • Private concert in Budapest • Vienna city tour OR Vienna culinary walking tour • Private concert in Vienna • Florian’s Abbey and concert, and visit to Bruckner’s birthplace.

Hungarian trio, Trio Appassionato Danube

Dürnstein Linz

RIVER CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS A concert in Florian’s Abbey From Linz an included excursion heads to Ansfelden where you’ll visit the birthplace of the composer Anton Bruckner, which is now a museum. Anton was born in 1824 and was a choirboy at St Florian before becoming the organist at Linz cathedral. He later moved to Vienna to assume professorship in music. Your excursion includes a concert in the elaborate Baroque surroundings of Florian’s Abbey.

Vienna, the city of music Vienna is undoubtedly the world capital of opera and classical music, with Mozart, Beethoven, Strauss and Schubert among its famous historic repertoire. The State Opera House is one of the world’s leading opera houses and you will see it’s impressive Renaissance exterior for yourself

Vienna

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Bratislava Esztergom

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during your included tour. You’ll also be treated to a private concert of classical music in one of the city’s palaces.

Budapest, a tale of two cities Budapest is a city made up of two parts: Buda and Pest, built on opposite banks of the Danube. Officially united since 1873, they are still quite different in character. Buda is older and more graceful, with its cobbled streets and medieval architecture, while Pest is the administrative and commercial centre, with wide avenues and 19thcentury public buildings. See some of the capital's highlights, including the UNESCO-listed Buda Castle, Matthias Church and Fisherman's Bastion on an included sightseeing tour or perhaps take the opportunity to enjoy the local food and culture during an included culinary walking tour with strudel making and a visit to the Central Market Hall.

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Plus... Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • All gratuities on board • Return flights and transfers.

Budapest HUNGARY

Danube

Nov 3, 2022 Lower Deck Twin (Forward - E) 1849 1649 Lower Deck Twin (D) 1949 1749 Middle Deck Twin, French Balcony (Forward - C) 2299 2199 Middle Deck Twin, French Balcony (B) 2399 2199 Upper Deck Twin, French Balcony (A) 2549 2199 Lower Deck Sole occupancy (D) 2749 2549 Middle Deck, French Balcony Sole occupancy (B) 3149 2949 Upper Deck, French Balcony Sole occupancy (A) 3399 2949 Cruise code AN929 Classical Music on the Danube. 7 nights.^Free cabin upgrade from Middle Deck B grade to Upper Deck A grade, subject to limited availability.§If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £20 – see page 150 for details.

Prices are £s per person from:

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return flights from Heathrow to Budapest, with the scheduled services of British Airways.

Be quick – to be guaranteed the best price, book early as flights can sell out and prices sometimes increase.

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

Contact your preferred travel agent

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COLOURS OF THE DANUBE AND NOVEMBERFEST

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11 nights FULL BOARD from £1799 Includes insurance and cancellation cover§ Price reduction available if not required.

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Admire the Autumn scenery along the Danube.

Budapest’s Parliament Building

Day 1: UK to Budapest. Fly to Hungary's capital and embark Spirit of the Danube.

Enjoy a welcome cocktail reception and dinner on board.

Day 2: Budapest This cosmopolitan city is divided by the Danube into Buda and Pest.

An included city tour this morning reveals the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Buda Castle and the Hungarian Parliament buildings, alternatively, join an included culinary walking tour. This afternoon visit Gödöllo Palace or the Lazar Equestrian park horse farm on optional excursions. This evening Spirit of the Danube will begin the overnight cruise towards Bratislava.

Day 3: Bratislava This afternoon you’ll arrive in Slovakia’s capital city. An optional tour explores the city, or join an optional beer tasting at the UFO observation tour.

Originally part of Czechoslovakia until 1993, Bratislava’s old town, ‘Staré Mesto’, with its historic buildings, provides a stark contrast to the 20th-century buildings, some of which serve as a reminder of its communist past. Late this evening you’ll cruise towards Vienna.

Day 4: Vienna You’ll arrive in Vienna before breakfast, giving you the whole day

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to explore. This morning you can enjoy an included city tour with a drive around the Ringstrasse, encircling the old city, or instead opt for an included culinary walking tour.

This afternoon an optional excursion visits the Schönbrunn Palace and after dinner on board your ship you can treat yourself to an optional performance of music by Mozart and Strauss in one of the formal concert houses.

Day 5: Vienna to Dürnstein to Melk After an early departure from Vienna you’ll spend a relaxing morning cruising to Dürnstein, arriving shortly after lunch.

This pretty village in the heart of the Wachau Valley is overlooked by the now ruined Kuenringer Castle, where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned during the late 12th century. An optional walking tour visits the abbey for an organ concert. Continue to Melk late this afternoon, arriving in the evening.

Day 6: Melk This morning you may like to visit Melk Abbey on an optional excursion.

Spirit of the Danube begins the cruise towards Linz this afternoon.

Day 7: Linz to Engelhartszell This morning, join an included tour of Linz, where the buildings on the old town’s main square

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feature historic Baroque architecture. Later this afternoon you’ll cruise to Engelhartszell, arriving this evening.

Day 8: Engelhartszell. Set off this morning on a scenic drive to Schärding, where you’ll see the Baroque centre and merchants’ houses during a walking tour. This afternoon look forward to a riverside performance from a brass band, accompanied by a glass of beer and local snacks during our exclusive Novemberfest event.

Day 9: Engelhartszell to Passau Following an early departure from Engelhartszell you’ll arrive in Passau this morning. Enjoy an included walking tour of the city this morning, followed by an afternoon at leisure. Spirit of the Danube departs later this evening.

Day 10: Weissenkirchen to Tulln. This morning you’ll arrive in the village of Weissenkirchen, located in the picturesque Wachau Valley. Spend the day here at leisure or perhaps join an optional walking tour of Weissenkirchen with an included wine tasting, before cruising to Tulln this evening for an overnight mooring.

SAVE up to £300 per person on selected cabin grades

FREE CABIN UPGRADE worth up to £350^

SO MUCH INCLUDED… Included travel insurance VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 155 32 meals: 11 breakfasts, 10 lunches and 11 dinners Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner Cruise Host Interactive maps and audio headsets for independent exploration.

Germany is famous for its beer festivals

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS • Budapest: A tale of two cities OR culinary walking tour of Budapest • Vienna city tour OR culinary walking tour of Vienna • Highlights of Linz • Scharding scenic drive and walking tour The Wachau Valley

• Saga exclusive Novemberfest on the banks of Engelhartszell

The waterfront of Passau

• Passau city walk.

Day 11: Tulln. Spend the morning at leisure in Tulln, then after lunch, begin the overnight cruise to Budapest. Spend a relaxing afternoon on board, enjoying the scenery and making use of Spirit of the Danube’s state-of-the-art facilities.

Day 12: Budapest to UK. Arrive in Budapest during breakfast, then disembark for your return flight.

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EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY Budapest 2 nights with breakfasts included. Before your cruise stay at the locally rated 4-star Ensana Grand Margaret Island hotel (4Q) or the locally rated 4-star Hilton Garden Inn Budapest city centre (4Q) and explore Hungary’s capital further at your leisure. Please see page 143 for details.

Dürnstein Weissenkirchen

Passau Engelhartszell

Linz

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Tulln Melk

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Plus...Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • All gratuities on board • Return flights and transfers.

SLOVAKIA Bratislava

Vienna

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Budapest

HUNGARY

Nov 10, 2022 Lower Deck Twin (Forward - E) 2099 1799 Lower Deck Twin (D) 2249 1949 Middle Deck Twin, French Balcony (Forward - C) 2749 2449 Middle Deck Twin, French Balcony (B) 2949 2649 Upper Deck Twin, French Balcony (A) 3149 2649 Lower Deck Sole occupancy (D) 3149 2849 Middle Deck, French Balcony Sole occupancy (B) 4049 3749 Upper Deck, French Balcony Sole occupancy (A) 4399 3749 Cruise code DA334 Colours of the Danube and Novemberfest. 11 nights.^Free cabin upgrade from Middle Deck B grade to Upper Deck A grade, subject to limited availability.§If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £40 – see page 150 for details.

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RIVER CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Highlights of Bratislava Slovakia’s capital since the country’s independence in 1993, Bratislava is a tapestry of historic styles with baroque palaces, a medieval and Gothic old town and a Renaissance castle. Perhaps take a trip aboard the miniature city tourist train on an optional excursion and disembark in the old town for a walking tour to see the Archbishop’s Palace, St Martin’s Cathedral, the Town Hall and more…

Novemberfest in Engelhartszell In the spirit of Volksfest, meaning people’s festival, you’re invited to an exclusive riverside event in

Engelhartszell, where you’ll enjoy traditional German festival food washed down with a glass of beer and accompanied by uplifting tunes from a live brass Oom-pah band.

Melk The Austrian town of Melk enjoys a scenic setting and is best known for the wonderfully ornate Melk Abbey which sits proudly beside the river. The abbey is a masterpiece of high baroque architecture and you’ll have the opportunity to venture inside during an optional excursion. The elegant interior is lavishly decorated and houses numerous artistic treasures.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return flights from Heathrow to Budapest, with the scheduled services of British Airways.

Be quick – to be guaranteed the best price, book early as flights can sell out and prices sometimes increase.

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

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CRUISE AND STAY

BEAUTIFUL BUCHAREST TO VIENNA

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11 nights FULL BOARD on your ship from £2499 12 nights FULL BOARD on your ship from £2799 Includes insurance and cancellation cover§ Price reduction available if not required.

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Discover the natural beauty of the lower Danube.

Esztergom

Your stay Day 1: UK to Bucharest. Fly to Romania’s capital Bucharest and transfer to the locally rated 4-star Novotel Bucharest (4Q) for an overnight stay with dinner included tonight.

Your river cruise Day 2: Bucharest to Oltenita. After breakfast and checking out of your hotel you’ll set off on an included tour of the city. Later this afternoon you’ll transfer to Oltenita to embark Spirit of the Danube.

Tonight, enjoy a welcome cocktail reception and dinner on board as you set sail.

Day 3: Cruising the Danube. Set sail in the early hours. Enjoy a day at leisure on board, enjoying the ship’s facilities as you sail towards Serbia, following the natural border between Romania and Bulgaria.

Day 4: Donji Milanovac. Sail through a particularly scenic stretch of the Danube – the world-famous Iron Gate gorge. After lunch arrive in the pretty town of Donji Milanovac. This afternoon, you may choose to join an optional excursion to the Lepenski Vir Mesolithic site. Cruise overnight towards Belgrade.

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Day 5: Belgrade Arrive in Serbia’s capital and embark on an included coach tour. After lunch an optional excursion visits the Royal Palace and Tito’s Memorial. Depart late tonight and cruise overnight towards Croatia.

Day 6: Vukovar. Arrive in Vukovar during breakfast. Set sail later this afternoon.

Day 7: Mohács to Kalocsa. Early this morning arrive in Mohács. You can disembark to spend the morning and afternoon on an optional excursion into the Hungarian plains.

Your ship continues to Kalocsa pausing briefly for excursion participants to rejoin her and setting sail again this evening and cruising overnight.

Day 8: Esztergom. Arrive during breakfast and this morning you can explore independently at leisure or perhaps join an optional tour to discover the town’s highlights and the artistic community of Szentendre.

Sail on over lunch and cruise through the remainder of the day and overnight.

Day 9: Bratislava This morning you arrive in Slovakia’s capital, Bratislava where you can join an included morning city tour. This afternoon a choice of optional excursions include a visit to a Majolica pottery workshop

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or beer tasting at the UFO observation tower. Before dinner set sail again, cruising overnight bound for Melk.

Day 10: Melk to Weissenkirchen.

Arrive after breakfast to explore the historic town of Melk, where an optional excursion visits Melk Abbey. At lunchtime you’ll cruise along the Danube to Weissenkirchen where you may like to join an optional walking tour before spending the evening at leisure. Set sail late tonight bound for the Austrian capital.

Day 11: Vienna Before breakfast arrive in Vienna. This morning you can embark on an included tour of this dynamic city, or perhaps opt for an included culinary walking tour instead. This afternoon an optional excursion visits grand Schönbrunn Palace. After dinner on board you may like to treat yourself to an optional performance of music by Mozart at a concert in Vienna.

Day 12: Vienna to UK. Disembark after breakfast and travel to the airport for your return flight or continue your stay in Vienna with an optional two-night extension.

SAVE up to £250 per person on selected cabin grades and departures FREE CABIN UPGRADE worth up to £400^

SO MUCH INCLUDED… Included travel insurance VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 155 1 night Half Board in a hotel, 10 nights Full Board aboard the ship 32 meals: 11 breakfasts, 10 lunches and 11 dinners Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on the ship The rooftops of Vienna

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Weissenkirchen SLOVAKIA

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Bratislava Esztergom Vienna Mohács

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Plus... Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • All gratuities on board • Return flights and transfers.

Nights in hotel

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Kalocsa Vukovar

ROMANIA

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS

Iron Gate Gorge

• Bucharest city tour

Bucharest Donji Milanovac SERBIA

Weissenkirchen in the Wachau Valley

EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY Transylvania 3 nights Half board.

Before your cruise, transfer to Poiana Brasov, in the heart of Transylvania, and spend three nights at the locally rated 5-star Aro Palace Hotel (4Q), Transylvania.

Enjoy included visits to Bran castle – the inspiration for Bram Stoker's 'Dracula' – Peles castle and the town of Brasov including entrance to the Black Church.

The riverside town of Szentendre A visit to Esztergom offers the opportunity to explore the charming artists’ village of Szentendre on an optional excursion. Stroll the narrow cobbled streets which brim with colourful houses, fine galleries and

• Bratislava city tour

BULGARIA

Vienna 2 nights with breakfasts included. After your cruise enjoy a twonight stay at the Imperial Riding School (4Q). A supplement will apply.

Please see page 143 for details.

RIVER CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS The dramatic scenery of the Iron Gates This is a particularly scenic stretch of the Danube, located between Romania and Serbia, and is the largest and longest gorge in Europe. Be sure to find a relaxing spot on deck where you can sit and observe how the ship manoeuvres through two locks by the Djerdap power station.

• Belgrade and Kalemegdan Fortress

Oltenita

fascinating museums – including one dedicated to Hungary’s celebrated ceramics artist, Margit Kovács.

Vienna, the city of music Vienna is undoubtedly the world capital of opera and classical music, with Mozart, Beethoven, Strauss and Schubert among its famous historic repertoire. The State Opera House is one of the world’s leading opera houses and you will see it’s impressive Renaissance exterior for yourself during your included tour. For an extra special end to your holiday, why not treat yourself to an optional performance of music by Mozart and Strauss in one of the great formal concert houses?

• Vienna city tour OR culinary walking tour of Vienna.

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Interactive maps and audio headsets for independent exploration

Prices are £s per Apr 23, 2022 Jun 24 Aug 29 person from: Lower Deck Twin 3049 2799 2899 2649 2749 2499 (Forward - E) Lower Deck Twin (D) 2899 2649 3249 2999 3049 2799 Middle Deck Twin, French Balcony 3349 3099 3749 3499 3499 3249 (Forward - C) Middle Deck Twin, 3549 3299 3949 3699 3699 3449 French Balcony (B) Upper Deck Twin, 3749 3299 4149 3699 3899 3449 French Balcony (A) Lower Deck Sole 3699 3449 4099 3849 3849 3599 occupancy (D) Middle Deck, French Balcony 4499 4249 4949 4699 4649 4399 Sole occupancy (B) Upper Deck, French Balcony Sole 4899 4249 5349 4699 5049 4399 occupancy (A) Cruise code DA340 DA350 DA340 The Iconic Gates to Vienna. 10 nights (DA340) / 11 nights (DA350) ^Free cabin upgrade from Middle Deck B grade to Upper Deck A grade, subject to limited availability. §If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £40 – see page 152 for details.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on flights from Heathrow to Bucharest, returning from Vienna with scheduled services of British Airways.

Be quick – to be guaranteed the best price, book early as flights can sell out and prices sometimes increase.

Please note: Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently. June 24, 2022 departure follows a 12-night itinerary with 1 night at a hotel and 11 nights on board Spirit of the Danube. This departure embarks in Chiciu and includes an additional evening stop in Giurgiu on day 3.

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FROM THE BALKAN MOUNTAINS TO VIENNA

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9 nights FULL BOARD from £2199 Includes insurance and cancellation cover§ Price reduction available if not required.

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Sail the Danube where it runs parallel to Bulgaria’s Balkan Mountain range from Rousse to Nikopol, continuing through the Iron Gates gorge to explore four capital cities.

Iron Gate Gorge

Day 1: UK to Bucharest to Rousse.

Embark Spirit of the Rhine and enjoy a welcome reception and dinner as your ship remains moored overnight in Rousse.

Day 2: Rousse to Svistov. Nicknamed 'Little Vienna' due to its belle époque architecture, Rousse prospered from its location on the Danube, becoming Bulgaria’s main port. As a result it’s home to many grand buildings, such as the Building of the Tax Administration with its elaborate facade.

Perhaps join an optional morning tour, which also visits the only active rock monastery in Bulgaria or embark on a full-day excursion to Veliko Tarnovo, rejoining your ship in Svistov, where she will moor overnight.

Day 3: Svistov to Nikopol. Enjoy an included coach trip to Pleven to visit a historic panorama depicting the events of the Russian-Turkish War of 1877 on an included excursion this morning. Rejoin your ship in the town of Nikopol. After a brief stop Spirit of the Rhine will begin sailing towards Belgrade.

Day 4: The Iron Gates. Cruise along a particularly scenic stretch of the river, as the Danube passes through the southern stretch of the dramatic Carpathian mountains and the foothills of the Balkans to the ‘Iron Gates’, a gorge framed by sheer cliffs. The passage was infamous in ancient times as the water level was much lower, making navigation treacherous.

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Your cruise continues this evening and overnight.

Day 5: Belgrade to Novi Sad. Arrive this morning in the Serbian capital where you’ll enjoy an included tour and visit to Kalemegdan Fortress, built and rebuilt numerous times between the 2nd and 18th centuries. This afternoon perhaps join an optional tour of Novi Sad. Rejoin Spirit of the Rhine in Novi Sad and begin the overnight journey to Mohács.

Day 6: Mohács to Kalocsa. Depart for Kalocsa, stopping en route for the opportunity to join an optional full-day excursion through the Hungarian lowlands to Puszta, where you can watch traditional horsemanship, rejoining your ship when she pauses in Kalocsa late this afternoon. Your ship will then continue cruising overnight to Budapest.

Day 7: Budapest Arrive this morning in Budapest and perhaps uncover the city’s food and cultural scene on an included culinary walking tour, which visits the First Strudel House and Central Market Hall, or join an included city tour that will reveal the main highlights from the Parliament Building and St Stephen’s Basilica of Pest to the cobbled streets and medieval architecture of Buda. This afternoon you’ll have the opportunity to visit the Lazar Equestrian Park Horse Farm on an optional excursion. Your ship remains moored in Budapest overnight.

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Day 8: Budapest This morning you may like visit Gödöllo Palace on an optional excursion before your ship begins the journey to Bratislava.

Day 9: Bratislava to Vienna. Arrive this morning in the capital of Slovakia and enjoy an included trip aboard the miniature city tourist train past Bratislava Castle, before disembarking in the Old Town for a walking tour to see the Archbishop’s Palace, St Martin’s Cathedral, the Market Square, Town Hall and more…. This afternoon you may like to join either an optional visit to the UFO observation tower for beer tasting with panoramic views or visit a Majolica pottery workshop. Spirit of the Rhine cruises late this afternoon to arrive in Vienna tonight.

Day 10: Vienna to UK. Disembark your ship after breakfast and transfer to the airport for your return flight or continue your holiday with an optional two-night hotel stay in Vienna.

EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY Vienna 2 nights with breakfasts included.

After your holiday spend two nights at the locally rated 4-star Imperial Riding School Renaissance Vienna Hotel. While here, take time to discover the timeless allure of Vienna, a historic city with a musical heritage and array of architectural styles. Single supplement (per person, per stay) applies.

Please see page 143 for details.

SAVE up to £300 per person on selected cabin grades and departures FREE CABIN UPGRADE worth up to £200^

SO MUCH INCLUDED… Included travel insurance

Hungary’s capital city Budapest

VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 155 26 meals: 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 9 dinners Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner Cruise Host The fountains outside Pleven Town Hall

St Sava Cathedral, Belgrade

Interactive maps and audio headsets for independent exploration.

Vienna AUSTRIA

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Budapest Kalocsa Mohács

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS

ROMANIA

• Pleven panoramic

Novi Sad Bucharest Belgrade Nikopol SERBIA Iron Gate Gorge

Hungary’s capital city Budapest

• Belgrade and the Kalemegdan Fortress • Tour of Budapest OR culinary walking tour of Budapest

Rousse Svistov

BULGARIA

• Tour of Bratislava.

RIVER CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Rousse, the ‘Little Vienna’ of Bulgaria Nicknamed 'Little Vienna' on account of its striking architecture, the elegant city of Rousse is home to numerous grand and beautiful buildings, such as the Building of the Tax Administration.

The city’s turbulent past is well documented in a number of museums, as well as in the ruined Roman fortress which sits high above the Danube.

Rousse also offers a gateway to the beautiful valley of the Lom River where you’ll find the only active rock monastery in Bulgaria.

The world-famous Iron Gates This is a particularly scenic stretch of the Danube, located between Romania and Serbia, and is the largest and longest gorge in Europe. Be sure to find a relaxing spot on deck where you can sit and observe how the ship manoeuvres through two locks by the Djerdap power station.

Budapest, a tale of two cities Budapest is a city made up of two parts: Buda and Pest, built on opposite banks of the Danube. Officially united since 1873, they are still quite different in character. Buda is older and more graceful, with its cobbled streets and medieval architecture, while Pest is the administrative and commercial centre, with wide avenues and 19thcentury public buildings. See some of the capital's highlights, including the UNESCO-listed Buda Castle, Matthias Church and Fisherman's Bastion on an included sightseeing tour or perhaps take the opportunity to enjoy the local food and culture during an included culinary walking tour with strudel making and a visit to the Central Market Hall.

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Plus... Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • All gratuities on board • Return flights and transfers.

SLOVAKIA

Bratislava

Prices are £s per person from: Jul 28, 2022# Aug 6 2499 2199 Lower Deck Twin (Forward - E) 2499 2199 Lower Deck Twin (D) 2619 2319 2619 2319 Middle Deck Twin, 3049 2749 3049 2749 French Balcony (Forward - C) Middle Deck Twin, 3199 2899 3199 2899 French Balcony (B) Upper Deck Twin, 3349 2899 3349 2899 French Balcony (A) 3349 3049 Lower Deck Sole occupancy (D) 3349 3049 Middle Deck, French Balcony 4099 3799 4099 3799 Sole occupancy (B) Upper Deck, French Balcony 4299 3799 4299 3799 Sole occupancy (A) Cruise code DA352 DA353 From the Balkan Mountains to Vienna. 9 nights. ^Free cabin upgrade from Middle Deck B grade to Upper Deck A grade, subject to limited availability. §If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £40 – see page 150 for details.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on flights from Heathrow to Vienna, returning from Bucharest with the scheduled services of British Airways, except on #Jul 28, 2022 departure when your itinerary is reversed.

Be quick – to be guaranteed the best price, book early as flights can sell out and prices sometimes increase.

Please note: #This cruise also operates a reverse itinerary (cruise code: DA352) though ports of call and timings may vary. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.

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ACROSS THE CONTINENT 14 nights FULL BOARD from £3149 Includes insurance and cancellation cover§ Price reduction available if not required.

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Cruises across the continent, visiting five countries on this two-week voyage from Amsterdam to Budapest.

Würzburg riverfront

Day 1: UK to Amsterdam. Fly to Amsterdam and embark your ship. Enjoy a welcome drink reception and dinner on board as your ship remains moored here overnight.

Day 2: Amsterdam This morning enjoy the local food and culture on an included culinary walking tour with a guide or join an included tour of Amsterdam by coach and see the Royal Palace on Dam Square, the floating flower market and 19th-century Rijksmuseum.

Afterwards, enjoy a canal cruise to see the Skinny Bridge, Montelbaanstoren tower and Jewish Quarter. Spirit of the Danube sets sail at lunchtime to spend the rest of the day and night cruising towards Cologne.

Day 3: Cologne Arrive at lunchtime in Cologne, Germany's cultural capital. An optional city tour is available this afternoon – see the Gothic cathedral, started in 1248 to house the relics of the three Magi. Depart later this evening and cruise overnight towards Koblenz.

Day 4: Koblenz to Rüdesheim Spend the morning in Koblenz, where you can visit the hilltop Festung Ehrenbreitstein citadel on an optional excursion. Later this morning your cruise continues through the UNESCO-listed Middle Rhine to the wine town of Rüdesheim, passing the Lorelei Rock en route. This evening, you can visit Siegfried's Museum of Mechanical Music or enjoy a wine tasting on optional excursion. Set sail over dinner and cruise overnight towards Miltenberg.

Day 5: Miltenberg. The ancient town of Miltenberg sits on the banks of the Main.

Arrive early afternoon and discover the old town with its 13th-century castle and timberframed houses or join an optional brewery visit and tasting before departing this evening and cruising overnight.

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Day 6: Würzburg Spend the afternoon in Würzburg, the centre of Franconia's wine industry where you can enjoy a guided tour and visit to the 18th-century Residenz Palace.

Set sail again before dinner and cruise through the night bound for Bamberg.

Day 7: Bamberg Arrive in Bamberg after lunch. This UNESCO World Heritage city is characterised by quaint streets full of delightful old buildings. Take in the town's well-preserved medieval architecture on an optional tour, including the unusual cathedral and town hall, set in the centre of a bridge. Alternatively, join an optional food-themed walking tour. Sail overnight towards Nuremberg.

Day 8: Nuremberg Arrive in Nuremberg early this morning and see the city’s medieval architecture on an included tour. Depart late afternoon bound for Regensburg.

Day 9: Kelheim to Regensburg. Spirit of the Danube will pause briefly in Kelheim over breakfast to allow passengers to disembark for an optional excursion to Weltenburg Abbey, a masterpiece of German baroque architecture overlooking the Danube Gorge.

Alternatively, remain aboard the ship as she continues to Regensburg, where you can explore the old town on an optional afternoon walking tour. Set off again this evening for Passau.

Day 10: Passau Spend the early morning cruising east along the Danube, arriving early in Passau with its cobbled streets and arcades, set at the confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz Rivers. An included walking tour will help you discover how Passau’s wealthy past is reflected in its many fine buildings.

Alternatively, join a full-day optional excursion to Salzburg. Depart Passau this evening.

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Day 11: Emmersdorf or Melk to Dürnstein Melk is best known for its baroque abbey, where the library has over 70,000 books.

An optional tour of Melk Abbey is available this morning. During lunch cruise through the Wachau Valley to Dürnstein. Its ruined Kuenringer Castle is where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned during the late 12th century. An optional walking tour here concludes with an organ concert. Set sail again later this evening.

Day 12: Vienna Having arrived in the early hours, you’ll spend a full day in Vienna.

This morning an included sightseeing tour reveals the Ringstrasse and Opera House among other attractions. Alternatively, join an included excursion which focuses on the city’s cuisine and traditions. After lunch an optional excursion visits Schönbrunn Palace.

You can also attend a concert on an optional excursion this evening before setting sail again late tonight.

Day 13: Bratislava Early this morning arrive in the capital of Slovakia. Stroll through ancient cobbled streets to Bratislava Castle for a bird’s-eye view of the city; the old town is easily explored on foot too. Alternatively, join an optional guided tour of the city or head up to the UFO observation tower for panoramic views and the opportunity to sample local beer. Set sail again this afternoon and cruise overnight to Budapest.

Day 14: Budapest Arrive before sunrise and, after breakfast, choose between an included sightseeing tour and an included food-themed guided walk. After lunch you can visit Gödöllo Palace or Lazar Equestrian Park Horse Farm on optional excursions.

SAVE up to £200 per person on selected cabin grades and departures

SO MUCH INCLUDED… Included travel insurance VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 155 41 meals: 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches and 14 dinners

Dutch Pancakes

Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner Cruise Host Interactive maps and audio headsets for independent exploration Plus... Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • All gratuities on board • Return flights and transfers.

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS

Dürnstein’s attractive riverfront

• Amsterdam city tour and canal cruise OR Amsterdam culinary walking tour • Wurzburg and the Residenz Palace Day 15: Budapest to UK. Disembark after breakfast for your return flight to the UK.

EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY Amsterdam 2 nights with breakfasts included. Before your cruise stay two nights in Amsterdam at the locally rated 4-star Westcord Fashion Hotel (4Q).

The hotel is located close to a tram line which links with Amsterdam Central in 15 minutes.

Budapest 2 nights with breakfasts included. After your cruise stay two nights at either Ensana Margitsziget (4Q), located on Margitsziget island, or at the Hilton Garden Inn (4Q), which is centrally located.

Please see page 143 for details.

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• Tour of Nuremberg • Passau city walk

Paul Rankin During the first week of the April 4, 2022 departure, you will be joined by celebrity chef, Paul Rankin – founder of Northern Ireland’s first Michelin Starred restaurant, Roscoff.

• Vienna city tour OR culinary walking tour of Vienna • Budapest: A tale of two cities OR culinary walking tour of Budapest.

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Koblenz

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Rüdesheim

Main Wurzburg Bamberg Miltenberg Nuremburg Regensburg Kelheim Passau Dürnstein AUSTRIA Melk

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RIVER CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Historic Bratislava Slovakia’s capital since the country’s independence in 1993, Bratislava is a tapestry of historic styles with baroque palaces, a medieval and Gothic old town and a splendid Renaissance castle. Perhaps take a trip aboard the miniature city tourist train on an optional excursion and disembark in the old town for a walking tour to see the Archbishop’s Palace, St Martin’s Cathedral, the Town Hall and more…

Nuremberg Discover the elegant architecture and major sights of this historic Bavarian city, from its medieval beginnings to the present, during an included sightseeing tour.

Once famous for the manufacture of toys, it achieved infamy in the 20th century as the setting for the notorious Nazi rallies, and later for the war crimes trials of 1945-46.

Lively Amsterdam Explore the vibrant city of Amsterdam on an included coach tour that takes you past the Royal Palace, the floating flower market, the Central Railway Station, which is built on thousands of wooden piles, and the 19thcentury Rijksmuseum. The tour also includes a cruise on the canals to see historic bridges and gabled houses.

Alternatively, join an included culinary walking tour and experience the local food and culture.

SPIRIT OF THE DANUBE & SPIRIT OF THE RHINE THE DANUBE

Explore the heart of Nuremberg

Prices are £s per person from: Apr 4, 2022 Lower Deck Twin (Forward - E) 3149* Lower Deck Twin (D) 3349 3149 Middle Deck Twin, French Balcony (Forward - C) Sold Out Middle Deck Twin, French Balcony (B) 4249* Upper Deck Twin, French Balcony (A) Sold Out Lower Deck Sole occupancy (D) 4499* Middle Deck, French Balcony Sole occupancy (B) 5649* Upper Deck, French Balcony Sole occupancy (A) Sold Out Cruise code RH271 Across the Continent. 14 nights. *These grades have limited availability. §If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £40 – see page 150 for details.

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Cruise the Moselle, Rhine, Main, Altmuhl and Danube Rivers.

Cruise along the Moselle

Day 1: UK to Luxembourg to Trier.

Embark Spirit of the Rhine and begin the overnight cruise towards Bernkastel-Kues.

Day 2: Bernkastel-Kues to Cochem.

Early this morning you’ll arrive in BernkastelKues for an included trip on the panorama train, followed by a guided walk. Depart this afternoon and arrive in Cochem this evening.

Day 3: Cochem to Rüdesheim Take an optional trip on Cochem’s Noddy train this morning or join an optional visit to Reichsburg Castle for a wine tasting. The castle was restored in the 19th century in neo-Gothic style. Set sail at lunchtime and arrive in Rüdesheim late tonight.

Day 4: Rüdesheim Visit Siegfried's Museum of Mechanical Music on an optional morning excursion before cruising through the afternoon and overnight towards Miltenberg.

Day 5: Miltenberg. After an early arrival in Miltenberg perhaps spend the morning on an optional beer tasting excursion.

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon cruising towards Würzberg and continuing through the night.

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Day 6: Würzburg Arrive early this morning in Würzburg, set among vineyards on the banks of the River Main. It was an important city in the Middle Ages, but owes its present appearance to the prince-bishops of the Schönborn family, who erected many baroque buildings in the 17th and 18th centuries. Enjoy an included guided tour of the 18th-century Residenz Palace where the Imperial Hall features frescoes by Tiepolo.

Then continue into the Bavarian town where you’ll see the 13th-century Fortress of Marienberg. Spirit of the Rhine will begin the overnight cruise to Bamberg this afternoon.

Day 7: Bamberg Set off on an included tour of this UNESCO-listed city this morning.

Visit the cathedral and walk through the historic streets to see the Old Town Hall located on an island in the river and the quaint fisherman’s houses of ‘Little Venice’.

This afternoon you may like to explore the culinary traditions of Bamberg on an optional walking tour. Your ship cruises towards Nuremberg this evening and overnight.

Day 8: Nuremberg An included sightseeing tour of Nuremberg reveals the elegant architecture and major sights of this

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historic Bavarian city. Once famous for the manufacture of toys, it achieved infamy in the 20th century as the setting for the notorious Nazi rallies, and later for the war crimes trials of 1945-46. Afterwards, continue sailing overnight to Kelheim.

Day 9: Kelheim to Regensberg An optional morning excursion visits Weltenberg Abbey and includes a boat trip through the Danube Gorge, before rejoining your ship in Regensburg. This afternoon perhaps explore the medieval streets of Regensberg on an optional walk through the UNESCO-listed old town. Continue cruising late this afternoon towards Passau.

Day 10: Passau Spend the morning in Passau, where you can see the baroque St Stephen’s Cathedral and old and new Bishop’s Palaces on an optional walking tour.

Cruise through the afternoon and night to Melk.

Day 11: Melk to Dürnstein Following an early arrival this morning you may like to join an optional excursion to Melk Abbey. Your ship departs at lunchtime for an afternoon arrival in Dürnstein. Perhaps join an optional tour of the city, followed by an organ concert

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Cruise past picturesque villages

32 meals: 11 breakfasts, 10 lunches and 11 dinners Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner Cruise Host Interactive maps and audio headsets for independent exploration.

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS • Bernkastel panorama train and guided walk • Wurzburg and the Residenz Palace • Bamberg city tour • Historic Nuremberg.

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Wurzburg Miltenberg Bamberg

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The medieval city of Bamberg

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in the abbey. Spirit of the Rhine sets sails late this evening and cruises overnight towards Vienna.

Day 12: Vienna to UK. Disembark your ship after breakfast and transfer to the airport for your return flight.

EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY Vienna. 2 nights including breakfasts.

After your holiday stay at the locally rated 4-star Imperial Riding School Renaissance Vienna Hotel. Single supplement (per person, per stay) applies. Please see page 143 for details.

RIVER CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS UNESCO-listed Bamberg Walk through the historic streets to see the cathedral with its distinctive four towers, the New Residence, the Old Town Hall which is set on an island in the river and the fisherman’s houses of ‘Little Venice’ during an included tour of this Bavarian city. Alternatively, join a culinary walking tour which enables you to sample local specialities and beer.

Residenz Palace While in Würzburg, the centre of Franconia's wine industry, you can enjoy a visit to the Residenz Palace, one of Europe’s most impressive baroque palaces, dating back to the 18th century. Admire the famous

grand staircase and Imperial Hall with frescoes by Tiepolo and the extensive gardens, before a tour of the town which reveals the cathedral, old Main Bridge and the 13th-century Fortress of Marienberg.

Siegfried's Museum of Mechanical Music This unusual museum houses Siegfried Wendel’s collection of 350 self-playing instruments, including music boxes, barrel organs, hand-cranked carnival machines and early jukeboxes, all in full working order. Of particular interest is the ‘Puppet Orchestrion’, a cabinet containing puppet musicians (1888). Perhaps visit during an optional excursion.

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Prices are £s per person from: Jul 17, 2022 Aug 15# Lower Deck Twin (Forward - E) 2699 2399 2699 2399 Lower Deck Twin (D) 2849 2549 2849 2549 Middle Deck Twin, 3349 3049 3349 3049 French Balcony (Forward - C) Middle Deck Twin, 3549 3249 3549 3249 French Balcony (B) Upper Deck Twin, 3749 3449 3749 3249 French Balcony (A) Lower Deck Sole occupancy (D) 3749 3449 3749 3449 Middle Deck, 4649 4349 4649 4349 French Balcony Sole occupancy (B) Upper Deck, 4999 4699 4999 4349 French Balcony Sole occupancy (A) Cruise code RH289 RH287 Five River Explorer. 11 nights. ^Free cabin upgrade from Middle Deck B grade to Upper Deck A grade on Aug 15, 2022 departure, subject to limited availability. §If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £40 – see page 150 for details.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on flights from Heathrow to Luxembourg, returning from Vienna with the scheduled services of British Airways, except on #Aug 15, 2022 departure when your itinerary is reversed.

Be quick – to be guaranteed the best price, book early as flights can sell out and prices sometimes increase.

Please note: #This cruise also operates a reverse itinerary (cruise code: RH287) though ports of call and timings may vary. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.

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This epic river cruise from Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast along the Danube and Rhine visits four historic capital cities and a host of riverside towns in Germany and Austria.

Fisherman’s Bastion in Budapest

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Nuremberg is divided by the River Pegnitz

Day 1: UK to Bucharest to Rousse.

Embark Spirit of the Rhine and enjoy a welcome reception and dinner as you remain moored in Rousse overnight.

Day 2: Rousse to Svistov. Perhaps join an optional tour of Rousse this morning before cruising to Svistov. Alternatively embark on a full-day optional excursion to Veliko Tarnono, rejoining your ship in Svistov later in the day.

Spirit of the Rhine moors overnight in Svistov.

Day 3: Svistov to Nikopol. This morning an included excursion visits Pleven to see the historic panorama depicting the events of the Russian-Turkish War of 1877, rejoining your ship in Nikopol. Spirit of the Rhine will continue cruising overnight.

Day 4: The Iron Gates. Cruise along a particularly scenic stretch of the river, as the Danube passes through the southern stretch of the dramatic Carpathian mountains and the foothills of the Balkans to the ‘Iron Gates’, a gorge framed by sheer cliffs. The passage was infamous in ancient times as the water level was much lower, making navigation treacherous. Your cruise continues this evening and overnight.

Day 5: Belgrade to Novi Sad. Enjoy an included morning tour of Belgrade and visit to Kalemegdan Fortress, where the tomb of the Turkish Grand Vizier, Ali Pasha, is housed.

From here perhaps join an optional tour of Novi Sad, or stay on board your ship and sail through the afternoon to Novi Sad. After excursion participants have rejoined Spirit of the Rhine she continues sailing overnight towards Mohács.

Day 6: Mohács. Arrive early this morning in Mohács where you can join an optional excursion to Puszta to see displays of traditional Hungarian horsemanship.

Meanwhile your ship continues to Kalocsa, arriving this afternoon and pausing briefly for excursion participants to rejoin the ship.

Afterwards you’ll continue cruising overnight towards Budapest.

Day 7: Budapest

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This morning an included

city sightseeing tour reveals the capital's highlights, including the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Buda Castle, Matthias Church and Fisherman's Bastion. Alternatively, join an included visit to the First Strudel House for a live strudel-making demonstration, followed by a walking tour with a culinary theme. This afternoon, an optional excursion to Lazar Equestrian Park is available. Your ship moors here overnight.

Day 8: Budapest . This morning you may like to join an optional excursion to Gödöllo Palace, former summer residence of Queen Elizabeth and Franz Joseph, Hapsburg Emperor and King of Hungary between 1867 and 1916. This afternoon Spirit of the Rhine begins the overnight journey to Bratislava.

Day 9: Bratislava to Vienna. This morning you arrive in Bratislava. An included trip aboard the miniature city tourist train is a great way to see the city’s highlights including Bratislava Castle, before you disembark in the Old Town for a walking tour past the Archbishop’s Palace, St Martin’s Cathedral, the Market Square and more… This afternoon you can visit a Majolica pottery workshop or perhaps sample beer at the UFO observation tower during optional excursions. Continue sailing to Vienna late this afternoon, arriving late this evening.

Day 10: Vienna Set off on an included morning tour of this dynamic city – steeped in imperial and musical history – including a drive around the Ringstrasse, encircling the old city, alternatively opt for an included culinary walking tour. This afternoon an optional excursion visits Schönbrunn Palace. After an early dinner on board you may choose to enjoy an optional excursion to a performance of music by Mozart and Strauss in one of the great formal concert houses of Imperial Vienna. Spirit of the Rhine will begin the overnight journey towards Dürnstein tonight.

Day 11: Dürnstein to Melk Dürnstein is overlooked by the ruins of Kuenringer Castle, where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned

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during the late 12th century. Perhaps join an optional morning walking tour, which includes an organ concert, before your ship sets sail again late morning. Cruise through the Wachau Valley to Melk where an optional excursion visits the Benedictine Abbey this afternoon.

Day 12: Passau . Passau, the most easterly city in Bavaria, is home to a baroque cathedral containing the largest church organ in the world. Arrive here early this afternoon and perhaps join an optional walking tour.

Your ship leaves Passau early evening and continues overnight towards Regensburg.

Day 13: Regensburg This morning you may like to join an optional city walk in Regensburg, which has been a religious centre since the 7th century and has numerous medieval churches. This afternoon another optional excursion visits Weltenburg Abbey and includes a short boat trip through the Danube Gorge before rejoining your ship in Kelheim and sailing overnight to Nuremberg.

Day 14: Nuremberg Arrive in the historic Bavarian city of Nuremberg early this morning and see the elegant architecture and major sights during an included tour, from its medieval beginnings to the present.

Once famous for the manufacture of toys, it achieved infamy in the 20th century as the setting for the notorious Nazi rallies, and later for the war crimes trials of 1945-46. Sail from Nuremberg late afternoon and continue towards Bamberg.

Day 15: Bamberg Arrive in Bamberg early this morning. Take in this UNESCO-listed town's medieval treasures on an included afternoon tour, including the cathedral and the historic town hall, set in the centre of a bridge. Alternatively you may like to join an optional food-themed walking tour. Sail overnight towards Würzberg.

Day 16: Würzburg Spend the afternoon in the centre of Franconia's wine industry where an included guided tour explores the town, which was once the ancient seat of the prince-

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Trier Cochem Bamberg Koblenz Regensburg Passau Dürnstein Vienna Bratislava Nuremburg Budapest Wurzburg Melk Bucharest Mohács Miltenberg Nikopol Rüdesheim Novi Sad Belgrade Bernkastel-Kues Iron Gate Gorge Svistov Rousse

59 meals: 20 breakfasts, 19 lunches and 20 dinners

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Danube

The ruins of Aggstein Castle overlook the Wachau Valley

Day 17: Miltenberg. Arrive during lunch and explore this ancient town on the banks of the Main this afternoon. The old town is home to a 13th-century castle, timber-framed houses and wine taverns.

Perhaps join an optional excursion to a local brewery before sailing overnight towards Rüdesheim.

Day 18: Rüdesheim to Koblenz .

An optional excursion this morning visits Siegfried's Museum of Mechanical Music in Rüdesheim. Set sail after lunch to arrive in Koblenz late this afternoon for an overnight mooring.

Day 19: Koblenz to Cochem .

Depart Koblenz at breakfast and cruise through the morning to Cochem, which is backed by the neo-Gothic Reichsburg

Ancient Belgrade One of the oldest cities in Europe, Belgrade has a fascinating history that can be traced back over 50,000 years.

The city has witnessed over 115 wars and has been razed to the ground over

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Castle. This afternoon an optional excursion visits the castle, which sits atop a hill cloaked entirely in vines and has retained its original 11th-century keep.

The excursion also visits a local vineyard for a wine tasting. Another optional tour explores the town by land train. Sail through the night to Bernkastel-Kues.

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS • Pleven panoramic • Belgrade and the Kalemegdan Fortress • Tour of Budapest OR culinary walking tour of Budapest

Day 20: Bernkastel-Kues to Trier.

Arrive early this morning in BernkastelKues and after breakfast on board your ship enjoy an included trip on the panorama train, followed by a guided walk.

Depart this afternoon and arrive in Trier this evening.

• Tour of Bratislava • Sightseeing tour of Vienna OR culinary walking tour of Vienna • Historic Nuremberg • Bamberg city tour • Wurzburg and the Residenz Palace

Day 21: Trier to UK. Disembark Spirit of the Rhine and travel to Luxembourg for your return flight.

• Bernkastel panorama train and guided walk.

EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY Bucharest 2 nights with breakfasts included. Before your holiday spend two nights at the locally rated 4-star Novotel Bucharest Hotel (4Q) and explore Romania’s capital further at your leisure.

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RIVER CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS The medieval town of Veliko Tarnovo A stop in Svistov provides the opportunity to set off on a full-day optional trip to one of Bulgaria’s most attractive medieval towns, overlooking the River Yantra. See the Tsarevets fortress whose walls encircle the Royal Palace, Church of the Blessed Saviour and the monastery. Stroll along the winding cobbled streets and enjoy lunch in a local, typically Bulgarian, restaurant.

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bishops and is consequently home to many fine monuments and buildings, and also visits the Residenz Palace. This baroque palace, dating back to the 18th century, features an Imperial Hall with frescoes by Tiepolo. Your ship sets sail for Miltenberg this evening.

Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunchand dinner

40 times, including by Attila the Hun. Look forward to an included city tour and visit to the 18th-century citadel, Kalemegdan Fortress.

Vienna, the city of music Vienna is undoubtedly the world capital of opera and classical music, with Mozart, Beethoven, Strauss and Schubert among its famous historic repertoire. The State Opera House is one of the world’s leading opera houses and you will see it’s Renaissance exterior for yourself during your included tour. While you can treat yourself to an optional performance of music by Mozart and Strauss in one of the great formal concert houses.

Prices are £s per person from: Jul 17, 2022# Aug 6 Lower Deck Twin (Forward - E) 4299 3599 4299 3599 Lower Deck Twin (D) 4599 3899 4599 3899 Middle Deck Twin, 5399 4899 5399 4899 French Balcony (Forward - C) Middle Deck Twin, 5799 5299 5799 5299 French Balcony (B) Upper Deck Twin, 6299 6049 6299 5299 French Balcony (A) Lower Deck Sole occupancy (D) 5799 5099 5799 5099 Middle Deck, French Balcony 7549 7049 7549 7049 Sole occupancy (B) Upper Deck, French Balcony 8299 8049 8299 7049 Sole occupancy (A) Cruise code RH288 RH285 Great European Odyssey. 20 nights. ^Free cabin upgrade from Middle Deck B grade to Upper Deck A grade, subject to limited availability. §If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £60 – see page 150 for details.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on flights from Heathrow to Luxembourg, returning from Bucharest with the scheduled services of British Airways, except on #Jul 17, 2022 departure when your itinerary is reversed.

Be quick – to be guaranteed the best price, book early as flights can sell out and prices sometimes increase.

Please note: #This cruise also operates a reverse itinerary (cruise code: RH288) though ports of call and timings may vary. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.

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SECRET WATERWAYS OF GERMANY 10 nights FULL BOARD from £2349 Includes insurance and cancellation cover§ Price reduction available if not required.

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GERMAN WATERWAYS

Sail through the Dutch provinces of Friesland and Groningen before enjoying a leisurely journey along the lesser-explored waterways of Germany, navigating canals and rivers that larger vessels can't.

Pretty Weser River

Day 1: UK to Amsterdam.

Fly to Amsterdam where you'll embark MS Johannes Brahms. Enjoy a welcome drink and dinner on board tonight as you cruise across IJsselmeer to Lemmer.

Day 2: Lemmer to Groningen.

Sail along the Princess Margriet canal, through extensive polders (reclaimed land), to the lively university city of Groningen where you'll enjoy an included city walk before mooring here overnight.

Day 3: Groningen to Oldenburg.

Cruise along the Canal van Starkenborgh and the Eems Canal across the border to Herbrum, so you can disembark to join an optional excursion to the Meyer Werft shipyard. Sail to Oldenburg for the night.

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Day 4: Oldenburg to Bremen.

Sail to Bremen, arriving this afternoon, and explore this Hanseatic city on an included tour. Attractions include St Peter's Cathedral whose history spans 1,200 years and the 15th-century UNESCO-listed town hall, both in the market square.

Day 5: Bremen to Nienburg.

Cruise to the picturesque city of Nienburg, on the banks of the River Weser. Arrive late this afternoon and moor overnight. The historic city has an array of half-timbered buildings, a pretty statue of the city symbol – the Little Nienburg Girl – and even an Asparagus Museum!

Day 6: Nienburg to Hanover Today perhaps take an optional tour of the historic city of Minden. Later, MS Johannes Brahms negotiates the Schachtscleuse lock from the River Weser to the Midland Canal, continuing along Germany's longest artificial waterway to Hanover, where you moor overnight.

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Day 7: Hanover to Wolfsburg to Bülstringen.

Enjoy an included full-day excursion to the Harz Mountains, northern Germany's highest range. You'll visit the historic UNESCO-listed towns of Goslar and Wernigerode before continuing your cruise to Bülstringen to moor overnight.

Day 8: Bülstringen to Magdeburg to Brandenburg.

An included tour of medieval Magdeburg this morning will reveal the cathedral as well as some of its avant-garde architecture such as the 'Green Citadel.' Sail to Brandenburg and moor for the night.

Day 9: Brandenburg to Potsdam Explore the pretty town of Brandenburg this morning, and discover medieval buildings and fine examples of German Gothic redbrick architecture. Cruise through scenic lakeland to Potsdam for an overnight mooring and an optional walking tour.

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SO MUCH INCLUDED… Included travel insurance VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 155 29 meals: 10 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 10 dinners Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner

Historic Goslar

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INCLUDED EXCURSIONS Brandenburg Gate, Berlin

• Trip to the Harz Mountains

Charlottenburg Palace

• Walking tour of Groningen • Bremen city tour • Magdeburg tour

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Plus… Welcome drink, cocktail party and Captain's dinner • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • Entertainment and activities on the ship • Return flights and transfers.

Oldenburg Bülstringen Bremen Magdeburg Lemmer Nienburg Weser Havel Berlin

Groningen

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Minden Hanover

Elbe Wolfsburg

Potsdam Brandenburg

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Groningen

Day 10: Potsdam to Berlin Arrive in Berlin before lunch. Stylish, chic Berlin has one of the most fascinating histories in Europe. Perhaps go in search of the major sights or alternatively join an optional city tour this afternoon.

Day 11: Berlin to UK. After breakfast, disembark MS Johannes Brahms and travel to the airport for your return flight or continue your holiday with an optional two-night hotel stay in Berlin.

EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY Amsterdam 2 night with breakfasts included. After your cruise stay at the locally rated 4-star Westcord Fashion Hotel (4Q). The hotel has great links to be able to explore at your leisure – located close to the tram which arrives into Amsterdam Central 15 minutes later. Available only when you fly or travel by Eurostar.

Berlin 2 nights including breakfasts.

Stay at a locally rated 4-star hotel in Germany’s capital. You'll find much to explore, from historic monuments such as the Brandenburg Gate and Charlottenburg Palace to a selection of modern attractions, including museums, art galleries and shopping arcades.

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Prices are £s per person from: Jul 12, 2022 Main Deck Twin (Aft - D) 2449 2349 Main Deck Twin (C) 2549 2449 Upper Deck Twin (Aft - B) 2999 2799 Upper Deck Twin (A) 3099 2999 Main Deck Sole occupancy (C) 3399 Upper Deck Sole occupancy (A) 4149 Cruise code ELB34 Secret Waterways of Germany. 10 nights. §If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £40 – see page 150 for details.

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CRUISE AND STAY

BERLIN TO COPENHAGEN

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THE ELBE, ODER AND GERMAN WATERWAYS

Cruise from Berlin through historic Pomerania and along the River Oder on your way to Copenhagen.

Nyhavn waterfront in Copenhagen

Your stay Day 1: UK to Berlin.

Fly to Berlin and stay overnight at the locally rated 4-star Steigenberger Hotel (4Q), with dinner included (Jul 22, 2022 departure embarks Johannes Brahms today for an overnight mooring).

Your river cruise Day 2: Berlin-Tegel to Eberswalde.

After a morning at leisure and included lunch, you’ll join an included tour of the capital this afternoon, before embarking your ship. Enjoy a welcome drinks reception and dinner on board as you cruise to Eberswalde this evening.

Day 3: Eberswalde to Szczecin.

Early this morning your ship will sail past a marvel of 20th-century engineering – the Niederfinow boat lift. Perhaps join an optional trip to the ruins of Chorin Monastery, built in 1334 before sailing to Szczecin, once effectively the 'port of Berlin' and so suffered heavy Allied bombing during World War Two. Moor overnight.

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Day 4: Szczecin to Swinemünde.

This morning, enjoy an included tour of the city, now part of Poland, which has been rebuilt with wide tree-lined avenues and parks. The afternoon is at leisure. Depart late afternoon for Swinemünde, arriving during dinner and mooring overnight.

Day 7: Lauterbach to Vitte, Hiddensee.

This morning is at leisure to explore before you sail to Vitte, on the traffic-free island of Hiddensee – a protected habitat for many bird species. Stroll through the village or go exploring further afield on an optional tour in a horse and wagon.

Day 5: Swinemünde to Peenemünde.

Enjoy an included tour of historic Swinemünde after breakfast. Your ship departs during lunch, passing the central lifting section of the former Karnin railway bridge en route to Peenemünde for an overnight mooring.

Day 8: Vitte, Hiddensee to Stralsund.

Depart for Stralsund, a major medieval trading centre, this morning. An optional walking tour reveals this colourful Hanseatic city. Your ship remains moored in Stralsund overnight.

Day 6: Peenemünde to Lauterbach.

Spend the morning in Peenemünde, formerly an army research centre and used for missile building and testing in World War Two. This afternoon sail to the seaside resort of Lauterbach on the German island of Rügen in the Baltic Sea. Perhaps see the island’s highlights on an optional tour and moor overnight.

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Your stay Day 9: Stralsund to Copenhagen.

Disembark your ship after breakfast and transfer to Rostock to board the ferry to Copenhagen. The trip should take around six hours subject to weather conditions and lunch will be served en route. On arrival, transfer to the locally rated 4-star Copenhagen Island Hotel or similar, for a two-night stay with breakfasts and dinners included at the hotel.

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The Little Mermaid statue, Copenhagen

7 nights Full Board aboard ship, 3 nights Half Board at a hotel 28 meals: 10 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 10 dinners Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on board the ship Cruise Host

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS Berlin Cathedral

• Berlin city tour • Seaport of Swinemünde • Szczecin city tour • Copenhagen city tour.

Copenhagen DENMARK

Gedser

Vitte Stralsund

Lauterbach Usedom Island Swinemünde

Rostock

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Chorin Monastery

Take a ride on the Niederfinow Ship Lift

Day 10: Copenhagen.

Enjoy an included tour of the city this morning. This tour starts with a panoramic coach tour of the most famous sights of Copenhagen but you’ll also visit the world-famous Tivoli Gardens.

Day 11: Copenhagen to UK. Check out after breakfast and transfer to the airport for your flight home or enjoy a two-night hotel stay in Copenhagen on an optional extension.

Oder

Szczecin

Schwedt Niederfinow lift

Berlin

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Plus… Return flights and transfers • Drinks reception and Captain's dinner • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • Entertainment and activities on board.

EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY Berlin 2 nights, including breakfasts.

Before your cruise stay at a locally rated 4-star hotel in Germany’s capital. You'll find much to explore, from historic monuments such as the Brandenburg Gate and Charlottenburg Palace to a fantastic selection of modern attractions, including museums, art galleries and shopping arcades.

Copenhagen 2 nights, including breakfasts. After your cruise stay at the locally rated 4-star Copenhagen Island Hotel or similar and take the chance to explore the Danish capital further at your leisure.

Prices are £s per Oct 1, 2021^ May 22, 2022 Jul 22 person from: Main Deck Twin 2799 2599 2269 2169 2699 2499 (Aft - D) 2879 2679 Main Deck Twin (C) 2369 2769 2569 Upper Deck Twin 3169 2969 2719* 3049 2849 (Aft - B) 3269 3069 Upper Deck Twin (A) 2819 2719 3149 3049 Main Deck Sole 3189* 3599 3699 occupancy (C) Upper Deck Sole 3889* 4099 3899 4199 3999 occupancy (A) Cruise code ELB72 ELB92 Berlin to Copenhagen. 10 nights / ^9 nights. *These grades have limited availability. §If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £40 – see page 150 for details.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on flights from Heathrow to Berlin, returning from Copenhagen with the scheduled services of British Airways

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Please note: Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently. 2021 departures follow a 9-night itinerary and do not include an overnight stay in Berlin. July 22, 2022 departures follow a 10-night itinerary, with the first night in Berlin spent on board your ship (cruise code: ELB92).

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CRUISE AND STAY

NEW CITY OF 100 SPIRES TO HAMBURG 12 nights FULL BOARD on your ship from £2399

aboard MS Johannes Brahms

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GERMAN WATERWAYS

Cruise the Elbe and visit culturally important cities including Prague, Dresden, Wittenberg and Hamburg.

Explore the beautiful city of Prague

Your stay Day 1: UK to Prague. Fly to Prague and transfer to the locally rated 5-star Corinthia Hotel in Prague (4Q) for a two-night stay with breakfasts and dinner on your first night included.

Day 2: Prague. With a history dating back more than a millennium, a labyrinth of quirky side streets, a tapestry of different architectural styles, and quite possibly the best beer in the world, Prague is a Bohemian treasure-trove! Discover more on an included city tour this morning.

Highlights include the Old Town Square with its astronomical clock, and the Church of St Nicholas which has eye-catching frescoes.

An optional folklore dinner is available this evening.

Your river cruise Day 3: Prague. After a morning at leisure in Prague, transfer to the port where you will embark MS Johannes Brahms. Enjoy a welcome drinks reception and dinner on board. Your ship remains moored in the capital city of the Czech Republic overnight.

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Day 4: Prague to Melnik. Spend the morning at leisure before sailing to Melnik during lunch. The town is set in the Pirin Mountains and is renowned for its 600-year-old wine culture and National Revival architecture.

You’ll arrive here this evening and your ship remain moored here overnight.

Day 5: Melnik to Litomerice to Decin.

Leave Melnik early this morning to pause in Litomerice shortly before lunch. From here, an optional trip visits the Sandstone Mountains, rejoining your ship in Decin for overnight mooring.

Day 6: Decin to Dresden. Relax on board your ship this morning as she sails to Dresden, arriving this afternoon for an included tour of the city. Dresden's distinctive skyline has been admired and captured by many great artists, including Canaletto. In February 1945 the city was reduced to rubble when British and American bombers dropped explosives during World War ll, it has since been sensitively restored and many of the most important landmarks rebuilt. Your ship moors here overnight.

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Day 7: Dresden to Meissen. This morning you may like to visit infamous Colditz Castle on an optional excursion, returning to Meissen for a late lunch on board. In the afternoon you can explore the porcelain factory on an optional visit. Europe’s first white porcelain was produced in Dresden in 1708 meaning it no longer had to be imported from China at great expense. But in 1710 the factory was moved to Meissen, where it was easier to protect the secret processes.

Day 8: Meissen to Wittenberg. Set sail in the early hours and cruise through the morning to arrive in Wittenberg after lunch. This afternoon go exploring in the historic home town of the preacher Martin Luther where he nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the Castle Church, setting in motion the Protestant Reformation. Learn more on an included guided walk which visits the UNESCO-listed Market Square, home to a bronze statue of Luther. Moor here overnight.

SAVE up to £200 per person on selected cabin grades

SO MUCH INCLUDED… Included travel insurance VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 155 2 nights in a hotel 10 nights full board on your ship

Explore lively Hamburg

32 meals: 12 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 11 dinners Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner Cruise Host Plus...

• Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner • Return flights and transfers.

The Sandstone Mountains

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS • Dresden city tour • Wittenberg guided walk • Hamburg city tour.

Hamburg Wittenberge Tangermünde Magdeburg

GERMAN WATERWAYS

• Complimentary Wi-Fi on board

Nights in hotel

Elbe

Wittenberg

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Dresden borders the River Elbe

Wittenberg’s pretty Market Square

Meissen

Dresden

Litomerice CZECH REPUBLIC

Day 9: Wittenberg to Magdeburg Spend a relaxing morning on board as your ship sails to Magdeburg, one of the most historically important cities in Europe, and home to the first Holy Roman Emperor, Otto I. He and his wife are buried in the Cathedral of Saints Catherine and Maurice. Explore at your leisure or join an optional walking tour this afternoon.

Day 10: Magdeburg to Tangermünde to Wittenberge. Sail through the morning to Tangermünde, which can lay claim to 1,000 years of history. This afternoon, see the Town Hall, constructed in the 1430s with a mixture of Romanesque and Gothic features, on an optional excursion. Set sail again this evening to arrive in Wittenberge late tonight, mooring overnight.

Day 11: Wittenberge. Your ship sails from Wittenberge this morning and spends the rest of the day and evening cruising to Hamburg to moor overnight.

Day 12: Hamburg Germany’s second-largest city – with a history dating back to Charlemagne – Hamburg has a rich maritime heritage and is a vibrant home to art and culture, extensive shopping facilities, baroque buildings and waterfront vistas. See for yourself on an included tour this morning. The streets around Grosse Freiheit are where The Beatles gave their first public performances in various local clubs before achieving worldwide fame. There's also a vast network of canals – crossed by more bridges than any other city in the world. Spend the final evening of your holiday in the city as you remain moored here overnight.

Day 13: Hamburg to the UK. Disembark after breakfast and transfer to the airport for your return flight.

Decin Melnik

Prague

Prices are £s per person from: Apr 6, 2022 Main Deck Twin (Aft - D) 2599 2399 Main Deck Twin (C) 2699 2599 Upper Deck Twin (Aft - B) 3149 2949 Upper Deck Twin (A) 3249 3049 Cabins for sole occ from 3649 3449 Cruise code ELB91 City of 100 Spires to Hamburg. 12 nights. Sole occupancy prices based on main Deck (C), other sole occupancy cabins may be available for a supplement. §If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £40 – see page 150 for details.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on British Airways from Heathrow. Alternative local flight options available from Birmingham and Manchester, supplements may apply.

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CELEBRATED CITIES OF HAMBURG AND BERLIN WITH THE HAVEL RIVER

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7 nights FULL BOARD from £1749 Includes insurance and cancellation cover§ Price reduction available if not required.

GERMAN WATERWAYS

Navigate the scenic waterways of Germany's northern states, visiting Hamburg, Brandenburg and Berlin.

Look forward to exploring lively Hamburg

Day 1: UK to Hamburg. Fly to Hamburg and transfer to the port where you embark your ship Johannes Brahams. Enjoy a welcome reception and dinner. Remain moored here overnight.

Day 2: Hamburg You'll have the whole day to explore Hamburg. This vibrant city blends its maritime heritage as a free Hanseatic city with a host of modern attractions Perhaps explore further on an optional morning tour.

Day 3: Hamburg to Luneburg. Depart Hamburg early this morning, pausing briefly in Geeshacht after breakfast to embark on an included excursion to Luneburg. This historic Hanseatic town has over 1,000 years of history. See its medieval gabled houses, Gothic churches, town hall and small harbour before rejoining your ship at a lock in Sharnebeck and sailing overnight towards Wolfsburg.

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Day 4: Wolfsburg to Magdeburg. Following an early arrival in Wolfsburg you’ll have the opportunity to venture into northern Germany's highest mountain range the Harz Mountains on a full-day included excursion, which explores the UNESCO-listed towns of Goslar and medieval Wernigerode.

Day 6: Brandenburg to Potsdam to Berlin. Spend the morning in Potsdam and perhaps visit Cecilienhof Palace, where the Potsdam Conference decided the future of Germany in 1945, on an optional excursion.

Continue cruising to Berlin, arriving this evening and mooring here overnight.

Day 5: Magdeburg to Brandenburg.

Your ship sails early this morning from Magdeburg, arriving in Brandenburg mid afternoon. You may like to join an optional walking tour of the city, which was renowned for the manufacture of toys and bikes in the 19th century. Your ship remains moored here overnight.

Day 7: Berlin Spend the day in the capital, where this afternoon an included coach tour reveals the Reichstag, Checkpoint Charlie, Brandenburg Gate and what remains of the Wall. Originally a small port on the River Spree, the city of Berlin had developed into the capital of the German Empire by 1871.

The physicist Albert Einstein, painter George Grosz and writer Bertolt Brecht all called the city home at some point. With the fall of the wall in 1989, the city was reunified and has regained some of its former glory, with the restoration of the Reichstag building as a

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SAVE up to £150 per person on selected cabin grades and departures

SO MUCH INCLUDED… Included travel insurance VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 155 20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner Cruise Host Interactive maps and audio headsets for independent exploration.

The Brandenburg Gate in Berlin

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS • Luneburg city tour • Harz Mountains • Berlin city tour.

The River Havel

Hamburg

The distinctive church at Lauenburg

Elbe

Lauenburg

GERMAN WATERWAYS

Plus... Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • Entertainment and activities on board • Return flights and transfers.

Brandenburg Wolfsburg

Berlin

Havel

Potsdam

Magdeburg

Cecilienhof Palace

shining example. Parts of the wall remain and serve as reminder of the Soviet era.

Checkpoint Charlie, one of the most important crossing points between the East and West, is now a popular tourist attraction. Remain moored in Berlin overnight.

EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY Berlin 2 nights including breakfasts. After your cruise spend two nights in the capital.

Single supplement (per person, per stay): available. Please see page 143 for details.

Day 8: Berlin to UK. Disembark after breakfast and travel to the airport for your return flight or continue your holiday with an optional two-night hotel stay in Berlin.

Prices are £s per person from: Apr 18, 2022 Aug 20# 1999 1849 Main Deck Twin (Aft - D) 1899 1749 Main Deck Twin (C) 1969 1819 2069 1919 Upper Deck Twin (Aft - B) 2249 2099 2349 2199 Upper Deck Twin (A) 2349 2199 2449 2299 Main Deck Sole occupancy (C) 2549 2399 2649 2499 Upper Deck Sole occupancy (A) 3049 2899 3149 2999 Cruise code ELB88 ELB89 Celebrated Cities of Hamburg and Berlin with the Scenic Havel River. 7 nights. §If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £20 – see page 150 for details.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on flights from Heathrow to Hamburg, returning from Berlin with the scheduled services of British Airways except on #Aug 20, 2022 departure where your itinerary is reversed.

The Reichstag in Berlin

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Please note: Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently. #This cruise also operates a reverse itinerary (cruise code: ELB89) though ports of call and timings may vary. On August 20, 2022 departure an optional tour of Potsdam is available, as Cecilienhof Palace will be closed.

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CASTLES OF THE MEUSE AND SAMBRE

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7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1499

No fly option

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GERMAN WATERWAYS

Sail the Belgian waterways through Flanders, stopping to explore Ghent and Tournai.

Ghent Castle

Day 1: UK to Brussels.

Travel by coach from Folkestone to Brussels via Eurotunnel or ferry and embark your ship Johannes Brahams. Enjoy a welcome dinner on board as your ship moors here overnight.

Day 2: Brussels to Merelbeke.

Spend a relaxing morning on board your ship before disembarking for an included excursion to Ghent, where you’ll enjoy a tour of the medieval Castle of the Counts.

Set in the heart of the city, the moated castle has a gatehouse, ramparts, a keep, count’s residence and stables, all of which are open to visitors. You’ll rejoin your ship at Merelbeke for an overnight mooring.

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Day 3: Merelbeke to Tournai.

Continue sailing through Flanders this morning, stopping for an included coach tour, during which your guide will talk about the history of Flanders and you will stop to visit the Flanders Field American Cemetery and Memorial. Continue sailing into Wallonia where your ship will moor at Tournai, a city divided by the River Scheldt.

Day 4: Tournai to Strépy-Thieu.

This morning enjoy an included tour of the city, where highlights include the vast Cathedral of Notre-Dame with its five towers and rose window, the medieval Red Fort tower and the 12th-century Belfry of Tournai, which dominates the main square of Grand Place.

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This afternoon your ship will navigate several locks before arriving at the funicular lift of Strépy-Thieu. This feat of modern Belgian engineering allows inland waterway vessels to cross a 73.15 meter difference in height, making it the largest boat lift in Europe. Your ship moors here overnight.

Day 5: Strépy-Thieu.

Sail through the morning, passing through more locks before disembarking for an optional afternoon visit to Le Bois du Cazier where you can learn more about the work of a miner during the 19th century. This UNESCO-listed site is the location of a major mining disaster that occurred on August 8, 1956. Overnight mooring.

SAVE up to £150 per person on selected cabin grades

SO MUCH INCLUDED… Included travel insurance VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 155 20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner Free bar, open 12 hours a day† Cruise Host The Namur Citadel overlooks the Meuse

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• Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • Return coach travel via Eurotunnel or ferry.

GERMAN WATERWAYS

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS • Ghent and the Castle of the Counts • Historic Flanders • Tournai walking tour.

Merelbeke Brussels

The Meuse Valley

BELGIUM

Tournai

Sambre

Namur

Strépy-Thieu

Meuse

The Flanders Fields Memorial

Day 6: Namur.

Your ship sets sail early this morning, arriving during lunch in Namur, capital of Belgium’s Wallonia region. The city sits at the confluence of the Meuse and Sambre rivers, a point marked by a medieval fortress with a golden statue of a giant turtle and underground tunnels stretching over four miles. You may like to join an optional walking tour of the city to see some of its main attractions. Your ship remains moored here overnight.

Dinant

Tournai Cathedral

Day 7: Namur to Dinant.

Continue sailing early this morning to arrive in Dinant shortly before lunch. This afternoon you may like to visit the Château de Modave on an optional excursion. Your ship remains moored here overnight.

Day 8: Dinant to UK. Disembark after breakfast and return to the UK.

Prices are £s per person from: Oct 22, 2022 Main Deck Twin (Aft - D) 1649 1499 Main Deck Twin (C) 1719 1569 Upper Deck Twin (Aft - B) 1949 1799 Upper Deck Twin (A) 2049 1899 Main Deck Sole occupancy (C) 2299 2149 Upper Deck Sole occupancy (A) 2699 2549 Cruise code ELB90 Castles of the Meuse and Sambre. 7 nights. §If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £20 – see page 150 for details.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on coach travel from Folkestone to Brussels via Eurotunnel or ferry, returning from Dinant. Eurostar standard is available for a supplement departing from London St Pancras to Brussels and onward by coach. Flights from Heathrow are also available for a supplement.

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Please note: Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently. †The free bar on board Johannes Brahms is open from 12pm to midnight, serving non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

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INTO THE HEART OF PROVENCE 7 nights FULL BOARD from £1629 Includes insurance and cancellation cover§ Price reduction available if not required.

aboard Amadeus Provence

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FRENCH WATERWAYS

Cruise the Rhône and Saône and discover a region of fine wine, culture and medieval heritage

The Saone flows through Lyon

Day 1: UK to Lyon. Fly to Lyon and embark Amadeus Provence. Tonight, enjoy a welcome reception and dinner on board before the ship begins cruising along the River Saône.

Day 2: Mâcon. Mâcon is famous for its wines and pastel-painted buildings. Optional excursions available include a visit to the world’s first Wine Theme Park, where you can look forward to sampling some Beaujolais, or a visit to the once powerful Cluny Abbey, before the church here was virtually destroyed during the French Revolution. A few ruins survive, and are home to a Museum of Art and Archaeology.

Day 3: Chalon-sur-Saône to Tournus.

Spend the morning at leisure in historic Chalon-sur-Saône, with its attractive old quarter of medieval half-timbered houses.

A morning optional excursion visits the walled city of Beaune. An afternoon optional excursion visits the village of Brancion and the magnificent Chateau of Cormatin.

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Day 4: Lyon. Lyon not only marks the meeting of the Saône and Rhône Rivers, but is also the gastronomic capital of France. Enjoy an optional sightseeing tour of the Roman 'City of Light', to view the ruins of the ancient theatre and odeon, and the basilica of NotreDame de Fourvière.

Day 5: Avignon. Arrive at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Avignon. Discover the city’s highlights, including the Palace of the Popes,on an optional morning walking tour.

Later, perhaps join an optional excursion to the three-tier Pont du Gard, an impressive Roman aqueduct. Your ship moors here overnight, there will be time after dinner to savour the hustle and bustle of the city’s old quarter.

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Day 6: Avignon to Arles. Early this morning arrive in Arles, an attractive town which captures the true charm of Provence and which you can explore on an optional walk.

Perhaps join an optional afternoon excursion to Camargue Nature Reserve, home to some 400 species of birds, white Carmargue horses and black Carmargue bulls.

Day 7: Châteauneuf-du-Rhône to Le Pouzin.

This morning an optional excursion visits the Ardèche Valley, to admire the dramatic scenery, rejoining the ship at lunch. Another optional excursion visits the medieval village of Grignan and a truffle farm. Later, enjoy the Captain’s gala dinner and entertainment to celebrate your final night on board.

Day 8: Lyon to UK. Disembark Amadeus Provence and travel to Lyon airport for your return flight home.

SAVE up to £200 per person on selected cabin grades and departures

SO MUCH INCLUDED… Included travel insurance VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 155 20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners Saga Cruise Assistant Plus… Return flights and transfers • Wine with dinner • Captain’s dinner and drinks reception • Entertainment and activities on the ship • Luggage collection and delivery service.

Chalon-sur-Saône

Saône

Tournus

FRANCE

Lyon

Rhône Le Pouzin Châteauneuf-du-Rhône Avignon Arles

Flamingos in the Camargue

EXCURSION PACKAGES 2021 Package A – 5 excursions from £182 includes Mâcon wine theme park, Burgundy and Beaune, Lyon, Avignon and the Papal Palace, and Arles.

Package B – 7 excursions from £273 includes Mâcon wine theme park, Burgundy and Beaune, Lyon, Avignon and Papal Palace, Cluny Abbey, Camargue Nature Park and the Ardech Gorge.

FRENCH WATERWAYS

Mâcon

Notre Dame, in Lyon

The remains of 'le pont d'Avignon'

Package C – 10 excursions from £372 includes Mâcon wine theme park, Cluny Abbey, Burgundy and Beaune, Brancion and Cormatin, Lyon, Pont du Gard and Uzes, Avignon and the Papal Palace, Arles, Camargue Nature Park, and the Ardech Gorge. These can be booked up to 21 days in advance of your cruise. Please call for details. If you wish to book an individual excursion, this can be done once on board.

2022 6 excursions for £210: Mâcon and the Beaujolais, Burgundy and Beaune, Avignon and Papel Palace, walking tour of Arles, Camargue Nature Park, and Grignan and truffle farm visit.

Prices are £s per person from: Sep 30, 2021 Oct 14 Oct 28 Apr 7, 2022 Apr 28 May 5 Jun 2 Jul 21 Aug 11 Sep 22 Oct 13 2099 1899 2199 1999 2299 2099 2249 2049 Sold Out 2349 2149 2099 1899 Haydn Deck Twin (Aft - C4) Sold Out Sold Out Sold Out 1999 1799 Haydn Deck Twin (C) 2149 2049 1999 1899 1729 1629 2099 1899 2199 1999 2349 2149 2449 2249 2399 2199 2399 2199 2499 2299 2249 2049 Strauss Deck Twin 2149 2049 1949 2249 2049 2349 2149 2499 2299 2599 2399 Sold Out 2549 2349 2649 2449 2399 2199 2299 2199 (Forward/Aft - B4) Strauss Deck Twin, 2749 2549 2749 2549 2849* 2599 2499 Sold Out 2399 2299 2049 1949 2449 2249 2599 2399 2699 2499 2799 French window (B) Mozart Deck Twin, 2899 2699 2899 2699 2999 2899 2749 2549 2799 2549 2449 2149 2049 2599 2399 2749 2549 2849 2749 2949* French window (A) Mozart Deck Twin Suite with 3299 3099 3249 3049 3249 3049 3349 3149 3099 2899 Sold Out 2799 2699 Sold Out 2849 2649 2999 2799 Sold Out French window (S) 2949 2749 Haydn Deck Sole occupancy (C) 2999 2799 2349 2599 2399 2899 2699 3049 2849 3149 2949 3099 2899 3099 2899 Sold Out Strauss Deck Sole occupancy, Sold Out Sold Out Sold Out Sold Out 3649 3549 3399 3199 3449* 3249 2649 2999 2799 Sold Out French window (B) Mozart Deck Sole occupancy, 3349 3149 3699 3499 Sold Out 4049* 3999 3799 3999 3799 4099 3899 3849 3649 3899 3549 3449* 3049* French window (A) Cruise code PU023 Into the Heart of Provence. 7 nights. *These grades have limited availability. §If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £20 – see page 150 for details.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return travel from Heathrow to Lyon with the scheduled services of British Airways. Return Eurostar travel from St Pancras to Lyon via Gare de Lille is also available on selected departures at no supplement.

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

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COLOURS OF THE RHÔNE 7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1849 Includes insurance and cancellation cover§ Price reduction available if not required.

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FRENCH WATERWAYS

Discover the highlights of the Rhône, including Lyon, Burgundy's wine regions, Avignon and Arles…

aboard A-ROSA STELLA

The broken Pont d’Avignon

Day 1: UK to Lyon (via Lille). Travel by Eurostar to Lyon, where you’ll transfer to your ship, A-ROSA STELLA. Soak up the evening ambience of Lyon as you cruise past the Renaissance houses of the old town, known as 'Vieux Lyon'. After dinner on board this evening, the ship will cruise overnight.

Day 2: Chalon-sur-Saône. Enjoy an included walking tour of the historic town of Chalon-sur-Saône, an important trading post in Roman and medieval times. It has an attractive medieval quarter of half-timbered houses surrounding the church of St Vincent.

You may like to visit Dijon on an optional excursion. Your ship departs this evening.

Day 3: Mâcon. With a scenic setting in the south of Burgundy, Mâcon is famous for both its wines and its pastel-painted buildings.

Seek out the cathedral, church and perhaps the 'Wooden House', recognisable by a multitude of saucy statuettes. An optional

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excursion heads to the heart of the Beaujolais region to visit the Hameau Duboeuf wine park where you can learn more about winemaking and sample some of the produce.

Day 4: Lyon. Lyon, the culinary heart of France and the capital of silk weaving, keeps many of its best secrets hidden. Explore the city’s hidden covered passageways known as traboules during an optional excursion that takes in the city centre and visits the indoor market. Set sail again this afternoon.

Day 5: Avignon. Enjoy an included guided exploration of medieval Avignon, located within historic walls. Avignon was the centre of western Christianity throughout the 13th century and, as such, it was known as the ‘City of Popes’. Visit the Palace of the Popes and admire this grand papal residence.

Day 6: Avignon to Arles. Depart Avignon at lunchtime and sail to Arles, arriving

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mid-afternoon. Its chief attraction is the well-preserved Roman amphitheatre, now a venue for festivals and concerts. Many of Van Gogh's works were based on vistas of Arles and there's a museum here dedicated to his work. An optional excursion to the Camargue Nature Reserve is also available.

Set sail again later tonight.

Day 7: At leisure. Spend the morning cruising the Rhône, enjoying the facilities on board the ship. Pause briefly in Viviers, where you have the opportunity to join an optional excursion to the Ardeche Gorges and lavender fields. Your ship sails overnight to Lyon.

Day 8: Lyon to UK (via Lille). After breakfast, disembark A-ROSA STELLA and travel to the railway station for your return Eurostar journey.

SAVE up to £150 per person on selected cabin grades and departures

SO MUCH INCLUDED… Included travel insurance VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 155 20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners Free bar open 12 hours a day† Saga Cruise Escort Plus… Drinks reception • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • Entertainment and activities on the ship • Return Eurostar travel and transfers • Luggage collection and delivery service.

Lyon, on the banks of the Saone

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS • Tour of Avignon and visit Popes Palace.

Beaune

FRANCE

Chalon-sur-Saône

Saône

Mâcon Lyon

Rhône La Voulte

Viviers

Rhone Valley vineyard

The amphitheatre at Arles

Camargue

FRENCH WATERWAYS

• Chalon-Sur-Soane walking tour

Avignon Arles

Palais des Papes, Avignon

Prices are £s per person from: Apr 23, 2022 May 7 Jun 4 Jul 30, Aug 20 Sep 17 Oct 1 2249 2099 2299 2149 2249 2099 2299 2149 1999 1849 Deck 1 Twin (AL) 1999 1849 Deck 1 Twin (A) 2179 2029 2449 2299 2499 2349 2449 2299 2499 2349 2179 2029 Deck 2 Twin, Juliette Balcony (C) 2549 2399 2849 2699 2899 2749 2849 2699 2899 2749 2549 2399 Deck 3 Twin, Juliette Balcony (D) 2699 2549 2949 2799 2999 2849 2949 2799 2999 2849 2699 2549 Cabins for sole occ. from: 2749 2599 3599 3449 3649 3499 3599 3449 3649 3499 3199 3049 Cruise code PU021 Colours of the Rhône. 7 nights. Sole occupancy prices are based on Deck 1 (A), other sole occupancy cabins may be available for a supplement. §If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £20 – see page 150 for details.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on travel by Eurostar from St Pancras.

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Please note: †Free bar includes beer, wine, sparkling wine, cocktails, spirits and soft drinks. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently. Optional excursions on this cruise are only bookable on board and subject to minimum numbers.

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THROUGH THE RHONE VALLEY TO THE MED 7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £2099

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FRENCH WATERWAYS

Cruise the Rhône, exploring Arles, the Ardèche, Avignon and Lyon…

Avignon and its medieval bridge

Day 1: UK to Lyon. Travel by Eurostar from St Pancras to Lyon, where you transfer to your ship, A-ROSA STELLA. Enjoy a welcome drink this evening as you cruise through Lyon, passing the Renaissance houses of 'Vieux Lyon' and the illuminated grandeur of the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière.

After dinner on board cruise overnight to Viviers.

Day 2: Viviers. Disembark in Viviers this morning. The medieval town has a warren of cobbled streets that wind up to the 12th-century Cathedral of Saint-Vincent where medieval homes in varying states of renovation are waiting to be discovered.

Enterthe Cathedral to view tapestried stalls or find your way down to the 2ndcentury Pont Romain for views of the River Escoutay. An optional excursion visits Southern Ardèche.

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Day 3: Arles. Arrive in Arles this morning and enjoy an included walking tour of the city, which has retained some fine examples of Roman architecture, including a wellpreserved Roman amphitheatre, watermill and aqueduct. Van Gogh spent a year painting in the city and created over 300 works that have immortalised many sites in the city, including the Langlois Bridge and The Café Terrace on the Place du Forum.

An optional excursion heads to the coastal landscapes of Camargue and Saintes Maries de la Mer and includes a visit to the village of Saintes Maries de la Mer and the pilgrimage church of Notre-Dame de la Mer. Day 4: Arles to Port St Louis. Depart in the early hours for Port St Louis at the mouth of the Rhone, arriving during breakfast. You’ll see the St Louis Tower, built using money from the taxation of salt exports in 1737,

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and used variously as a look-out point, safe refuge from floods and lighthouse. It offers commanding views over the largest river delta in Europe and the Carmargue. An optional excursion today visits Marseille, the oldest city in France. Depart Port St Louis this evening for Avignon.

Day 5: Avignon. Moor in Avignon in the early hours for a day of exploration in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Avignon. An optional walking tour of the city includes entrance to the Palais du Pape and visits the Cathedrale Notre-Dame des Doms, the 14th-century church of St Agricol and the landmark Pont de Avignon. Enjoy dinner on board your ship before setting sail at midnight for Tournon.

Day 6: Tournon and Tain-L’Hermitage.

Arriving early afternoon, disembark to explore the towns of Tournon and

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The Roman amphitheatre in Arles

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Flamingos in the Camargue

Lyon Tournon

Marseilles is crowned by the Notre Dame de la Garde

Day 7: Lyon. Arrive before breakfast to enjoy a full day in Lyon, the culinary heart of France and the capital of silk weaving.

You can explore the narrow streets of the UNESCO-listed old town on an optional half-day excursion. Your ship remains moored here overnight.

Day 8: Lyon to UK (via Lille).

After breakfast, disembark A-ROSA STELLA and travel to the railway station to board Eurostar for your return journey.

Tain-L’Hermitage

Viviers

Camargue Port St Louis

Tain-L’Hermitage in the heart of the Ardèche. Tain-L’Hermitage is home to Hermitage and Croze Hermitage wines, as well as world-famous Valrhona chocolate.

Stock up on Valrhona in their downtown shop or tour the 45 local wine caves in the Pays de l’Hermitage to sample fine wines. Cross La Passerelle Seguin pedestrian bridge to Tournon to explore the medieval castle and old town. You may like to join an optional excursion aboard a miniature train that travels through the Tain-L’Hermitage vineyards. Set sail after dinner for Lyon.

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Avignon Arles Marseille

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• Arles city walk

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A FORTNIGHT IN BURGUNDY AND PROVENCE 14 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £3049

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aboard A-ROSA STELLA – see pages 144-149 for details No fly option

Includes insurance and cancellation cover§ Price reduction available if not required.

FRENCH WATERWAYS

Cruise the Rhône, stopping to explore Lyon, Avignon, Arles and the Ardèche…

The Saône

Day 1: UK to Lyon (via Lille). Travel by Eurostar to Lyon, where you will transfer to your ship, A-ROSA STELLA. Soak up the evening ambience of Lyon as you cruise past the Renaissance houses of the old town, known as 'Vieux Lyon'. After dinner on board this evening, the ship will cruise overnight.

Day 2: Chalon-sur-Saône. Enjoy an included walking tour of the historic town of Chalonsur-Saône, an important trading post in Roman and medieval times. It has a medieval quarter of half-timbered houses surrounding the church of St Vincent. This evening you can visit Dijon on an optional excursion before your ship sets sail.

Day 3: Mâcon to Lyon. With a scenic setting in the south of Burgundy, Mâcon is famous for both its wines and its pastelpainted buildings. Seek out the cathedral, church and perhaps the 'Wooden House', recognisable by a multitude of statuettes.

An optional excursion visits the Hameau Duboeuf wine park where you can learn more about wine production and taste some of the produce. Continue cruising to Lyon this evening, arriving later tonight for an overnight mooring.

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Day 4: Lyon. Lyon is the culinary heart of France and the capital of silk weaving. An included tour will reveal the city’s UNESCOlisted old town where well-preserved medieval houses line narrow streets. The old town is riddled with ‘secret’ passageways, called traboules, short cuts from the river used by silk weavers to transport bales of silk while avoiding the rain. You’ll explore the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière and visit an old silk printing shop to discover how the silk industry made Lyon prosperous… Set sail again this afternoon.

Day 5: Avignon. Enjoy a guided exploration of medieval Avignon, located within historic walls. Avignon was the centre of western Christianity throughout the 13th century and, as such, it was known as the ‘City of Popes’.

Visit the Palace of the Popes and admire this grand papal residence during your included walking tour.

Day 6: Avignon to Arles. Depart Avignon at lunchtime and sail to Arles, arriving midafternoon. Van Gogh spent a year painting in the city and created over 300 works that have immortalised many sites, including the Langlois Bridge and The Café Terrace on the

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Place du Forum. His footsteps can be traced through the city with a themed walking map and some of his work is displayed at the Foundation Vincent Van Gogh. An optional excursion to Camargue Nature Reserve is also available. Set sail again later tonight.

Day 7: At leisure. Spend the morning cruising the Rhône. Pause briefly in Viviers – and perhaps join an optional excursion to the Ardeche Gorges and lavender fields – before sailing overnight to Lyon.

Day 8: Lyon. Look forward to an included visit to the medieval town of Pérouges, which overlooks the Dombes Plateau. At the heart of this quaint cobbled town you’ll find the Place du Tilleul square with its 13th-century inn, Old St George House, and Museum of Old Pérouges, which is housed in the former home of the Dukes of Savoy. Today, a light lunch will be available. Your ship will sail overnight towards Viviers.

Day 9: Viviers. Disembark in Viviers this morning. The cobbled streets of this historic town wind up to the 12th-century Cathedral of Saint-Vincent where a tangle of medieval homes in varying states of renovation can be seen. Enter the Cathedral to view tapestried

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INCLUDED EXCURSIONS • Lyon city walk

The Camargue horses

• Avignon and Popes Palace • Visit to Pérouges • Arles city walk.

Chalon-sur-Saône

Saône

Mâcon

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Lyon

Tournon

Tournus Trèvoux

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• Chalon-sur-Soane walking tour

Vienne Tain-L’Hermitage Viviers

Rhône Jacobins square, Lyon

The historic city of Marseille

Avignon

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Arles Port St Louis

stalls or find your way down to the 2ndcentury Pont Romain for views of the River Escoutay. An optional excursion visits Southern Ardèche. Sail overnight to Arles.

Day 10: Arles. Arrive in Arles this morning where an included walking tour explores the city further. Arles retains some fine examples of Roman architecture, including a well-preserved Roman amphitheatre, watermill and aqueduct. This afternoon perhaps join an optional excursion to the Camargue and Saintes Maries de la Mer. Remain moored in Arles overnight.

Day 11: Arles to Port St Louis. Depart early this morning for Port St Louis, arriving shortly after breakfast. You’ll see the St Louis Tower, built using money from the taxation of salt exports in 1737. It offers commanding views over the largest river delta in Europe and the Carmargue. You may like to join an optional boat tour of the Camargue. Depart Port St Louis this evening for Avignon.

Day 12: Avignon. Moor in Avignon in the early hours for another day of exploration in Avignon, home to numerous UNESCO

World Heritage Sites. Highlights include the Cathedrale Notre-Dame des Doms, the 14th-century church of St Agricol and the landmark Pont de Avignon. Cruise overnight towards Tournon.

Day 13: Tournon and Tain-L’Hermitage.

Arriving late afternoon, disembark to explore the towns of Tournon and TainL’Hermitage in the heart of the Ardèche.

Tain-L’Hermitage is home to Hermitage and Croze Hermitage wines, as well as world-famous Valrhona chocolate. Cross La Passerelle Seguin pedestrian bridge to Tournon to explore the medieval castle and old town. You may like to join an optional trip through the Tain-L’Hermitage vineyards aboard a miniature train. Set sail after dinner for Lyon.

Day 14: Lyon. Arrive before breakfast to enjoy another full day in Lyon. Your ship remains moored here overnight.

Day 15: Lyon to UK (via Lille). After breakfast, disembark A-ROSA STELLA and travel to the railway station to board Eurostar for your return journey.

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IMPRESSIONS OF THE SEINE 7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1799 Includes insurance and cancellation cover§ Price reduction available if not required.

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aboard A-Rosa Viva – see pages 144-149 for details No fly option

FRENCH WATERWAYS

Discover the charm and history of Normandy on this Seine cruise to Paris

Monet's garden in Giverny

Day 1: UK to Paris.

Travel to Paris via Eurostar and transfer to embark A-Rosa Viva this afternoon. Enjoy a welcome drinks reception and dinner on board as your cruise experience begins this evening.

Day 2: Rouen.

Look forward to an included tour of Rouen.

From the Vikings and Dukes of Normandy, to Flaubert and Monet, history permeates the old quarter of tall, half-timbered houses, great churches and lovely parks, all carefully restored since the war. Victor Hugo once called Rouen the city of 100 church spires.

It gained notoriety in 1431 when Joan of Arc was burned at the stake in the middle of the market square. The town is also the birthplace of Gustave Flaubert, famous author of Madame Bovary. Remain moored in Rouen overnight.

Day 3: Rouen.

Today you'll have a full day in Rouen to explore independently or you can join an optional excursion to Cote D’albatre, Etretat and le Havre. In Rouen, perhaps

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take the Abbey trail to see two of the region's most distinctive abbeys. First up is Fontenelle, which is still occupied by a community of Benedictine monks. The church here currently lies in ruins, but the baroque-style convent and the Romanesque refectory are still intact and can be visited.

Continue on to the 12th-century abbey of St Martin de Boscherville. The church here has been remarkably well preserved.

Inside, the windows create a bright and airy atmosphere. The church also has its own garden, with a kitchen garden and a medicine garden, and views across the Seine Valley.

Set sail once again after dinner and cruise through the night.

Day 4: Caudebec-en-Caux.

After arriving in the early hours you will have the day at leisure in Caudebec-en-Caux.

You might like to stroll along the Seine river banks to see the gardens and houses that line the peaceful waterway. In the town’s historic centre you’ll find the 15th-century Gothic style church of Notre-Dame, an ornate church with a bell tower that Henry IV

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reputedly said was the most beautiful in his kingdom. There are numerous stone carvings on the exterior while inside there are medieval stained glass windows and a 16th-century organ. Among the other notable landmarks in Caudebec-en-Caux are the 12th-century Maison des Templiers – one of the oldest houses in Normandy and with a facade featuring Gothic-style arched windows. Alternatively, join an optional excursion that will take you along the Côte Fleurie (or Flowery Coast) to visit Honfleur and Deauville.

Day 5: Les Andelys to Vernon.

After a night of cruising, spend this morning exploring the small town of Les Andelys.

A stroll along the river here will offer beautiful views of the Seine Valley’s dramatic white cliffs, half-timbered houses and the hilltop ruins of Château Gaillard. This former stronghold of Richard the Lionheart changed hands a number of times during the Hundred Years’ War, and it’s possible to hike up to the ruins – a great way to work up a thirst for some of the region’s famous cider or the

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The Eiffel Tower overlooks the Seine

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The Old Mill of Vernon

Plus… Return Eurostar travel and transfers • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • Drinks reception • Entertainment and activities on the ship • Luggage collection and delivery service.

The historic buildings of Rouen

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS

FRENCH WATERWAYS

• Walking tour of Rouen • Visit Monet’s House and Garden • City tour of Paris.

Caudebec-en-Caux

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Rouen

Château Gaillard

Les Andelys

Vernon Giverny

Seine Paris

Les Andelys

apple brandy, Calvados. Your afternoon will be spent cruising to Vernon. While there you will have the opportunity to visit Monet's house and garden at the nearby village of Giverny on an included excursion. The famous Impressionist lived and worked here from 1883 until his death in 1926. He began renovating the garden in 1890, taking inspiration from the Japanese prints he collected and once remarked, "My garden is my most beautiful masterpiece.” The pink-painted house with its green shutters, the studios and the gardens, including the Japanese bridge and the famous lily pond, are all lovingly maintained and instantly recognisable from his paintings.

Day 6: Vernon to Paris.

Leaving in the early hours, cruise through the day to arrive in Paris in the early evening.

Day 7: Paris.

An included morning tour shows you the Eiffel Tower and Champs-Élysées among other famous sights. Get a glimpse of Parisian daily life on a drive along the Champs-Elysées which is lined with designer boutiques and is the place for fashionistas to stop and be seen. You'll have the rest of the day to explore independently – perhaps pay a visit to the Louvre, descend beneath the streets into the catacombs or visit the famous cobbles and cafes of the hilltop Montmartre district.

Day 8: Paris to UK. Disembark after breakfast for your return journey by Eurostar.

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ART ON THE SEINE

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aboard MS Seine Princess

6 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £2099 Includes insurance and cancellation cover§ Price reduction available if not required.

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FRENCH WATERWAYS

Immerse yourself in the world of the Impressionist painters as you cruise the Seine, calling at the cities of Rouen, Paris and Honfleur, plus visit Monet's house and garden at Giverny.

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or MS Botticelli

The Pont Alexandre III bridge spans the Seine

Day 1: UK to Paris. Travel to Paris via Eurostar and transfer to embark your ship this afternoon. Meet your fellow guests at a welcome drinks reception. After dinner on board, enjoy a thematic presentation: A Definition of Impressionism, its Origins, the Technique, and the Context, as you moor overnight in Paris.

Day 2: Paris. After breakfast on board, travel to Auvers-sur-Oise and enjoy a guided audio tour of the château where Vincent van Gogh briefly lived and painted his well-known work The Church at Auvers. This afternoon you’ll have the chance to visit the Marmottan Museum in Paris, home to the world’s largest collection of paintings by Claude Monet – 66 in total. Return to your ship for dinner and enjoy a cruise through Paris by night.

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Day 3: Paris to Giverny. Cruise through the morning whilst enjoying a second thematic presentation: Claude Monet, the quintessence of Impressionism. This afternoon you’ll visit Claude Monet’s house and gardens in Giverny. Monet spent the last 43 years of his life here – the pink-painted house with its green shutters, the studios and the gardens, including the Japanese bridge and the famous lily pond, are all instantly recognisable from his paintings. This evening, enjoy a Guingette evening on board your ship.

Day 4: Rouen. After cruising through the morning you'll arrive in Rouen after lunch.

From the Vikings and Dukes of Normandy, to Flaubert and Monet, history permeates the old quarter, its tall, half-timbered houses, churches and parks, all carefully restored since the war.

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Look forward to a thematic guided tour following in the footsteps of the Impressionists, complete with a visit to the Musée des Beaux-Arts. This evening look forward to a gala dinner on board your ship.

Day 5: Duclair to Honfleur. Spend the morning cruising along the most beautiful section of the Seine, past sleepy villages and picturesque countryside scenes which have inspired many painters.

As you cruise, sit back and enjoy your third thematic presentation: The geography of Impressionism: Paris and the suburbs, Honfleur and the Noman coast. On arrival in Duclair, join an included excursion along the Norman Abbey Circuit, before setting sail for Honfleur this evening.

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Monet’s garden, Giverny

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS • Visit the Marmotten Museum in Paris (or Musee de L’Orangerie depending on departure date) • Visit Monet’s house and garden • Guided tour of Rouen and Musee des Beaux-Arts The Alabaster Coast

• The Norman Abbey Circuit

The harbour at Honfleur

• Visit Honfleur

FRENCH WATERWAYS

• Visit the Auvers-sur-Oise Chateau

• Tour of the Cote d’Albatre and visit to Etretat.

Etretat Duclair Honfleur

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Rouen

Giverny

Seine Paris

Jumièges Abbey

Day 6: Honfleur to Etretat.

After breakfast, embark on a walking tour of Honfleur, the cradle of Impressionism where artists including Boudin and Monet would meet at the famed Saint Simèon farm to try to capture the changing light of the estuary. You’ll have free time to explore the town, and take the chance to explore the Eugène Boudin Museum, showcasing some 92 of Boudin’s canvases and drawings (entrance not included).

This afternoon, travel by coach and tour

Normandy’s Alabaster Coast, whose cliffs and beaches have attracted artists including Eugène Boudin, Gustave Courbet and Claude Monet. See the chalk plateau of Pays de Caux, the Seine Estuary, and visit Etretat town, with its famous natural arch. Return to your ship for dinner this evening.

Day 7: Honfleur to UK. Disembark after breakfast for your return journey to the UK by Eurostar.

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CHAMPAGNE ON THE MARNE 6 nights FULL BOARD from £1729

aboard Liliana – see pages 144-149 for details

Includes insurance and cancellation cover§ Price reduction available if not required.

FRENCH WATERWAYS

Combine a six-night hotel stay in France with scenic cruises on the River Marne and excursions and visits every day…

The River Marne

Day 1: UK to Château-Thierry, France.

Travel by coach from Folkestone to ChâteauThierry via Eurotunnel or ferry. Pause en route in the town of Noyon, home to a fine Gothic cathedral, then continue to the locally rated 3-star Best Western Île de France in Château-Thierry where you’ll stay for the next six nights. The hotel is set on a hillside overlooking the Marne Valley.

Enjoy a welcome drink and dinner at the hotel tonight.

Day 2: Château-Thierry to Dormans.

Transfer by coach to the port of ChâteauThierry to board your Backwaters Cruiser for the journey upstream to the town of Dormans. A light lunch is served on board and you will pause at Mont St Père to visit the 3-storey Church of our Lady in nearby Mézy-Moulins. Then, continue cruising past the town of Jaulgonne, before arriving in Dormans. Your cruise covers a 16mile stretch of the river and there will be champagne tasting on board. Later, you may like to take the shuttle service into ChâteauThierry, returning to the hotel for dinner this evening.

Day 3: Dormans to Ay (Epernay).

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saw a strategic victory saving Paris from German capture. Board your barge to sail upstream, passing the villages of Port-åBinson and Reuil, before continuing along sections of canal and river to the village of Ay, which claims to be the original home of Champagne. Ay is connected to the town of Epernay, on the opposite bank of the River Marne, where the Champagne houses of Moët & Chandon and Perrier-Jouet as well as many smaller producers, are based.

Today’s cruise covers 19 miles and your barge will pass through five locks.

Day 4: Reims.

After breakfast at the hotel you’ll be joined by a military historian who will give a talk about the Battle of Belleau Wood before you set off on a visit to the nearby American Aisne-Marne Cemetry and Memorial and the Belleau Wood Monument. Continue by coach to Reims, the unofficial ‘capital’ of Champagne, for an afternoon of exploration at your leisure. Highlights include the Place Royal and the Notre-Dame Cathedral, one of the finest examples of the 'French Gothic' style. Enjoy lunch with your fellow travellers at a brasseries in the city centre. Return to the hotel for dinner.

Day 5: Ay (Epernay) to Vaudemanges.

Travel by coach to Ay where you’ll board your barge to spend the day on the water.

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Cruise through Mareuil-sur-Ay and Tourssur-Marne before making a lunchtime stop at Condé-sur-Marne. Enjoy a champagne tasting at a local family-run Champagne House before continuing your cruise, ascending through eight locks with the opportunity to stroll the towpaths between some of them, before arriving at the summit pound at Vaudemanges. Return to your hotel for dinner, having cruised 12 miles.

Day 6: Vaudemanges to Reims.

Return by coach to Vaudemanges where you’ll re-board your ship and sail through the 1.4-mile canal tunnel of the Mont-de-Billy, a journey of around 30 minutes. This is one of the great constructional wonders of the French canal network, having taken 15 years to dig before starting service in 1866. In the afternoon your cruise continues through Sillery and into Reims. Perhaps enjoy a stroll along the towpath as your barge passes through three locks within parklands. Return to your hotel for the final dinner of your holiday. Today’s cruise covers 17 miles.

Day 7: Château-Thierry to UK. Check out after breakfast and board your coach for your return journey. There will be a short stop en route so you can buy yourself lunch, before continuing to the UK via Eurotunnel or ferry.

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SO MUCH INCLUDED… Included travel insurance VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 155 6 nights in a hotel 17 meals: 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 6 dinners Saga Cruise Escort Plus… Return coach travel from Folkestone by Eurotunnel or ferry, and transfers • Welcome drink • Complimentary bar throughout your cruise.

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS

France is the birthplace of Champagne

• Visit to the Church of Our Lady in Mezy-Moulins • Visit to Memorial Chapel of the Battles of Marne • Guided visit to the Marne American Memorial Belleau Wood • Visit and tasting at a Champagne House • Time at leisure in Château Thierry and Reims.

FRENCH WATERWAYS

• Visit to Noyon cathedral

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Reims Dormans Vaudemanges

The Notre-Dame Cathedral in Reims Azy-sur-Marne

Marne

Epernay (Ay) Ferté-sous-Jouarre

Vineyards line the River Marne

A FEW DETAILS ABOUT YOUR HOTEL...

The locally rated 3-star Best Western Île de France is set in a rural location on the outskirts of Château Thierry in the picturesque Marne Valley. The spa has an indoor pool, sauna, massage treatments (extra cost) and fitness centre. There is a bar and terrace with panoramic views. Breakfast at

the hotel is buffet-style and you can enjoy regional cuisine for dinner in the restaurant. There are 37 rooms, all with satellite television, free wireless internet access, hairdryer, safe, iron, and tea and coffee-making facilities.

Accommodation is arranged over three floors. There is a lift.

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NEW

THE CLASSIC NIVERNAIS

7 nights FULL BOARD from £1749

aboard Natalia – see pages 144-149 for details

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FRENCH WATERWAYS

Combine a seven-night hotel stay with four days of scenic cruising through Burgundy and a host of included excursions for a unique way to experience the French waterways…

The Nivernais passing Les Rochers du Saussios

Day 1: UK to Auxerre, France. Travel by coach to Auxerre and check in to the locally rated 4-star Mercure Auxerre Nord (4Q) in Appoigny for a seven-night stay.

to explore the town centre. This afternoon you’ll visit the medieval market town of Noyers-sur-Serein, one of France’s 100 Plus Beaux villages.

Day 2: Joigny to Auxerre. Travel by coach to the nearby town of Joigny to board Natalia for your first day of cruising. Heading upstream to the railway town of Migennes, you’ll pass the River Yonne’s junction with the Canal de Bourgogne, and the village of Bassou, known for the production of edible snails. Continue past the towns of Gurgy and Moneteau and enjoy the view of Saint-Etienne Cathedral and the Abbey of St Germain d’Auxerre with its Romanesque bell tower as you cruise into Auxerre. Today’s cruise covers approximately 21 miles, with 11 locks.

Day 4: Vincelles to Prégilbert. Today, your cruise begins further up the Yonne Valley in the village of Vincelles, where you will board your day-cruiser on a wide stretch of the River Yonne before cruising into the narrower waterways of the Canal du Nivernais. Pass through the village of Cravant then turn onto a short branch of the canal leading to Vermenton and the River Cure.

Pause for lunch in the hamlet of Accolay before rejoining the main canal and cruising to Prégilbert to disembark. A short coach journey takes you back to Vermenton for a guided visit to the Abbaye de Reigny, home to one of the last remaining Cistercian Refectories in France. This evening dinner is served in the vaulted cellar of the Restaurant de l’Hostellerie de la Fontaine in Accolay.

Today’s cruise covers approximately 11 miles, with nine locks.

Day 3: Pontigny Abbey, Chablis and Noyers-sur-Serein. After breakfast at your hotel travel by coach to visit Pontigny Abbey, which was built in the 12th century and is one of the largest Cistercian abbeys in the world. After your visit continue to Chablis, known for the production of the popular Burgundy wine of the same name. Enjoy a light lunch, accompanied of course by a glass of the iconic local wine, before time at leisure

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Day 5: The Cellars of Crémant de Bourgogne. This morning travel by coach to visit the underground Caves de Bailly,

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previously a limestone quarry, it now houses the cellars of Crémant de Bourgogne, where you will also find local Burgundy wines produced by the neighbouring Irancy vineyard. Enjoy a wine tasting here before returning by coach to Auxerre for an afternoon at leisure.

Day 6: Châtel-Censoir to Prégilbert.

Today’s cruise follows the Canal du Nivernais downstream to Prégilbert. Journey along the Niverrnais as it tracks the Yonne through the limestone hills which mark the northern edge of the Morvan Natural Park. A short stretch of open river at Merry-sur-Yonne takes you past the limestone bluff known as Les Rochers du Saussois, a favourite haunt for birdwatchers on the lookout for peregrine falcons. A narrow canal leads to the hilltop village of Mailly-le-Château where you’ll pause for lunch. Perhaps cross the 16th-century bridge and follow the steps up to the viewpoint overlooking the waterways.

This afternoon continue through MaillyLa-Ville and Séry before concluding once again in Prégilbert. Today’s cruise covers approximately 12 miles, with nine locks. This evening dinner will be at a restaurant in Nitry.

SAVE £100 per person on selected departures

SO MUCH INCLUDED… Included travel insurance VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 155 7 nights in a hotel 19 meals: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 7 dinners Saga Cruise Escort.

Plus… Return coach travel from Folkestone via Eurotunnel or ferry, and transfers • Welcome drink • Saga Cruise Escort.

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS • Visit to Pontigny Abbey

Pontigny Abbey

• Guided visit to the Abbaye de Reigny • Visit to Caves de Bailly wine cellar with tasting • Free time in Auxerre and Chablis • Visit to the Basilica of St Mary Magdalen • La Croix Montjoie vineyard visit.

Yonne FRANCE

Joigny Pontigny Abbey Chablis Noyers-sur-Serein

Auxerre Vincelles

Enjoy a glass of Chablis in Chablis

Auxerre waterfront

Caves de Bailly Accolay Prégilbert Nights in hotel

Merry-sur-Yonne

Day 7: Vincelles to Auxerre. Following breakfast travel by coach to the hilltop town of Vézelay, dominated by the UNESCO-listed Basilica of St Mary Magdalen. Richard the Lionheart set off for the Crusades from here and it is also one of the pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela. Enjoy a guided introduction before exploring the Basilica at leisure. Then, continue to the nearby vineyard of La Croix Montjoie to sample the latest appellation to be admitted to the Burgundy AOC (Appellation d’Origine Controlee) and to enjoy a light lunch. Continue by coach through the countryside back to

FRENCH WATERWAYS

• Visit to the Plus Beaux village of Noyers-sur-Serein

Cravant-Bazarnes Vermenton Abbaye de Reigny Rochers du Saussoisn

Châtel-Censoir Vézelay

Vincelles to rejoin the cruiser mid-afternoon for a final journey into Auxerre. Follow the River Yonne downstream, passing the wine caves at Bailly and the villages of Vaux and Augy and onwards into the southern outskirts of Auxerre. Today’s cruise covers approximately 8 miles, with seven locks.

Day 8: Auxerre to UK. Check out after breakfast and board your coach for your return journey to Calais. There will be a short stop en route so you can buy yourself lunch, before continuing to the UK via Eurotunnel or ferry.

A FEW DETAILS ABOUT YOUR HOTEL...

The locally rated 4-star Mercure Auxerre Nord (4Q), is situated in the heart of the Yonne Valley, just ten minutes north west of Auxerre city centre. It features 77 airconditioned rooms spread across ground-level with views of the four hectare gardens surrounding the hotel. There is a sun terrace, lounge bar and an outdoor swimming pool. Breakfast is offered buffet-style while in the evening the a’ la carte restaurant, Le Chaumois, serves traditional dishes from the Burgundy region.

Prices from:

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2149 2049 2199 2099 2199 2099 2179 2079 room Cruise code SN048 The Classic Nivernais. 7 nights. §If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £20 – see page 150 for details.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on Coach and Eurotunnel from Folkestone..

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

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CRUISE AND STAY

FROM LAKE GARDA OR THE DOLOMITES TO THE VENICE CANALS

aboard MS Michelangelo

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– see pages 144-149 for details

8 nights ALL INCLUSIVE on your ship from £1899 Includes insurance and cancellation cover§ Price reduction available if not required.

ITALIAN WATERWAYS

Contrast the natural beauty of Lake Garda or the Dolomites with the Venetian Lagoon on this cruise and stay holiday.

The serene waters of Lake Garda

Your stay Days 1-2: UK to Dolomites. Fly to Verona airport and transfer to the locally rated 3-star Grand Hotel Molveno (3Q) where you'll stay on a half-board basis for two nights. The hotel has views over Lake Molveno and the Brenta Dolomites. Facilities include a terrace bar, games room and library. All 57 bedrooms are equipped with a television, telephone, and free Wi-Fi. After breakfast on day 2, travel high into the Dolomite mountains on an included excursion. Enjoy views of these limestone mountains, whose pink hues can be seen both day and night. If the weather is fine, you should have plenty of opportunities for photographs. This tour travels to heights of at least 2,000 metres therefore you should be in good health and are advised to consult your GP if you have any concerns about altitude or medical conditions. Return to hotel for dinner this evening.

Days 1-2: UK to Lake Garda. Fly to Verona airport and transfer to the locally rated 4-star Hotel Desenzano (4Q), where you'll stay on a half-board basis. This 40-room hotel has an enviable setting with views of

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Lake Garda, close to the historic centre of Desenzano del Garda. On day 2 of your stay you’re sure to enjoy an included full-day independent boat tour of Lake Garda.

You will be given tickets to explore the southern part of the lake (which doesn’t include Riva), by catamaran, public boat or ferry. Return to your hotel for dinner.

Day 5: Mantua to Rovigo. Your cruise begins this morning, though you may prefer to stay ashore and join an optional guided tour of the city this morning. This afternoon another optional excursion visits the Ferrari Museum in Modena. Your ship will cruise through Valdaro and Torretta today before mooring overnight in Rovigo.

Your river cruise

Day 6: Rovigo to Porto Viro to Porto Levante. This morning an optional tour visits Verona, one of Italy's most enchanting cities.

There's a wealth of medieval buildings to see plus a Roman arena, the second-largest remaining Roman amphitheatre in Europe, which was built in the first century AD as an arena for gladiatorial combat and later jousting, but is now home to the city’s opera festival. MS Michelangelo cruises on to Porto Viro today before mooring overnight in Porto Levante.

Day 3: Molveno or Desenzano del Garda to Mantua. After breakfast enjoy a leisurely morning before your transfer to Mantua this afternoon where you will embark MS Michelangelo for your six-night, all-inclusive river cruise. On arrival you can look forward to a welcome drinks reception served in the ship's lounge. Enjoy dinner on board and with the ship mooring here for the next two nights, enjoy your first free evening in the beautiful Renaissance city.

Please note: If you’re travelling from Molveno there will be a stop in Borghetto, where you can purchase lunch.

Day 4: Mantua. Today is at leisure. Perhaps join an optional full-day excursion visiting Cremona and Parma, two towns further inland on opposite sides of the River Po.

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Day 7: Porto Levante to Chioggia to Venice. This morning an optional excursion visits the city of Vicenza. If you choose not to join the trip then you can instead look forward to spending time in the Roman port of Chioggia, situated on two small islands in the south of the Venetian Lagoon.

SAVE up to £50 per person on selected cabins and departures

SO MUCH INCLUDED… Included travel insurance VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 155 2 nights in a hotel Half board 6 nights All inclusive aboard the ship Take a gondola ride through Venice

21 meals: 8 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 8 dinners Free bar open 12 hours a day on board ship† Wine, beer, water and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on board ship Saga Cruise Escort

Verona’s amphitheatre

INCLUDED EXCURSION • Excursion into the Dolomites or Boat trip on Lake Garda.

Molveno

ITALIAN WATERWAYS

The colourful waterways of Burano

Plus… Return flights and transfers • Captain’s dinner and drinks reception on board ship • Entertainment and activities on the ship • Complimentary Wi-Fi

Nights in hotel

Verona Mantua

The centre of Mantua

Venice Rovigo

Chioggia Porto Levante Porto Viro

This city is often called 'Venice in miniature' with its old town apparently floating on a network of canals.

MS Michelangelo will continue sailing to reach the real thing later, mooring in Venice for the final two nights of your holiday. The evening is yours to explore at your leisure. No trip to Venice would be complete without a trip down one of the city's waterways in an iconic gondola, or perhaps sample some Prosecco or maybe the choice of local drinkers – Campari or Aperol – in a waterside bar.

Day 8: Venice. This morning you can choose between optional excursions, one a guided tour of the Doge’s Palace and the Piazza San Marco and the other retracing the footsteps of Casanova in Venice. After returning to your ship for lunch, perhaps join an optional excursion this afternoon exploring the islands of the Venetian Lagoon and their traditions. Mark the end of your holiday with a festive gala dinner on board this evening.

Day 9: Venice to UK. You’ll disembark MS Michelangelo after breakfast and start your return journey, flying out from Venice.

Prices are £s per person from: May 17, 2022 Jun 14 Jun 30 Aug 13 Sep 18 Oct 4 1979 1929 1979 1929 2029 1979 2049 1999 1949 1899 Main Deck Twin (MN) 1979 1929 Upper Deck Twin (U) 2179 2129 2179 2129 2179 2129 2229 2179 2249 2199 2149 2099 Main Deck Sole Occupancy (MN) 2379 2329 2479 2429 2379 2329 2529 2479 2549 2499 2349 2299 Upper Deck Sole Occupancy (U) 2579 2529 2679 2629 2579 2529 2729 2679 2749 2699 2549 2499 Cruise code PR005 PR006 PR005 PR006 PR006 PR005 From the Dolomites to the Venice Canals (PR005) / From Lake Garda to the Venice Canals (PR006). 8 nights. §If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £40 – see page 150 for details.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices are based on British Airways from Gatwick..

Be quick – to be guaranteed the best price, book early as flights can sell out and prices sometimes increase.

Please note: †Free bar excludes champagne, branded spirits and drinks from the wine list. Bar opening times may vary subject to the daily programme on board. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently. Passengers will not be able to remain on board the ship between Chioggia and Porto Viro.

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DOURO DISCOVERY 7 nights FULL BOARD from £1599 Includes insurance and cancellation cover§ Price reduction available if not required.

aboard Douro Queen

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THE DOURO

Cathedrals, palaces and port – cruise the Douro through a vineyard-clad river valley and explore the many sides of Portugal…

The buildings of Oporto reflected in the Douro

Day 1: UK to Oporto. Fly to Oporto and embark your ship at Vila Nova de Gaia on the Douro’s south bank. Remain moored overnight.

Day 2: Oporto to Régua to Pinhão. This afternoon travel by coach from Régua to Lamego, one of the most attractive cities in Portugal. You’ll see the elaborate Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios, set atop nine steep terraces overlooking the town.

There’ll be free time to explore this baroque church and walk down into the city using the ornate staircase – but be warned, there are almost 700 steps! Alternatively, take the coach down to the city and visit the Gothic cathedral, which in parts dates back to the 12th century! Re-join your ship in Régua and cruise to Pinhão.

Day 3: Pinhão to Vega de Térron. Sail to Vega de Térron. This afternoon, join an included excursion to Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, a small medieval village with a scenic hilltop location. See the 18th-century baroque church and stroll around the village in your own time. Back on board ship look forward to a traditional Portuguese dinner.

Day 4: Vega de Térron to Barca d'Alva.

Enjoy an included excursion across the border to the city of Salamanca in Spain, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famed for its historic university buildings. The journey usually takes about two hours, during which 136

your guide will give a commentary on Spanish history. After a little free time in the city, join a walking tour to the Plaza Mayor, one of the finest town squares in Spain. You’ll also see the famous cathedral, built in two parts. The 12th-century Catedral Vieja is now incorporated into the much larger 16thcentury Catedral Nueva. Lunch is at a local restaurant, followed by a flamenco show.

Return to the Douro Queen in Barca d’Alva and moor overnight.

Day 7: Entre-os-Rios to Oporto. Sail back to Oporto this morning. Discover the history of Portugal’s second-largest city on an included tour. This famous centre of port wine production is located on the Douro estuary. The coach tour includes a visit to Sé Cathedral, which dates from the 12th century and a visit to a port wine cellar where you’ll learn about the production of this famous drink and enjoy a tasting. Remain moored in Vila Nova de Gaia overnight.

Day 5: Barca d'Alva to Pinhão. Depart Barca d’Alva and enjoy the panoramic views as you spend the morning sailing towards Pinhão, arriving after lunch. This afternoon visit Quinta do Seixo, a local winery, for an included tour of the estate, followed by an opportunity to taste their port wines. This evening you’ll visit a local quinta for dinner, with wine and entertainment included. The ship remains moored in Pinhão overnight.

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

Day 6: Pinhão to Régua to Entre-os-Rios.

Cruise to Régua for an included visit to Mateus Palace gardens. Your guide will give you an introduction to the palace which features on the Mateus rosé wine label. Admire the exterior and explore the exceptional formal gardens. This afternoon relax on board as the Douro Queen departs Régua. Look forward to a traditional Portuguese folk music show after dinner.

Moor overnight in Entre-os-Rios.

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EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY Oporto and/or a Pousada in Guimares.

2 nights each from £279 with breakfast included. Please see page 143 for details.

ADD A HOTEL STAY Enjoy three nights in Lisbon before following the same cruise itinerary. Holiday code: DU003. Please see page 143 for details.

SOLO TRAVELLERS On November 16, 2022 travel in the company of other solo travellers and a Solos host, who will organise an additional drinks party and enjoy an All Inclusive seven-night cruise. Holiday code: AF728.

SAVE up to £200 per person on selected cabin grades and departures ALL INCLUSIVE at no extra charge worth £84 per person on Mar 16-Apr 27, Jul 6-Aug 24, Nov 2-Nov 16 2022 departures or HALF PRICE on all other 2022 departures The beautiful Douro

Tour the port wine cellars

SO MUCH INCLUDED… Included travel insurance VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 155 20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners Free bar open 12 hours a day† Saga Cruise Representative

Régua Mateus Palace Oporto Entre-os-Rios

Douro

Salamanca

Pinhão

Barca d’Alva Vega de Terron Quinta do Seixo

PORTUGAL

SPAIN

Nossa Senhora dos Rémedios in Lamego

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS • Tour of Lamego • Visit Figueira Castelo de Rodrigo

THE DOURO

Admire the cathedrals of Salamanca

Plus… Return flights and transfers • Captain’s dinner and drinks reception • Entertainment and activities on the ship • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board.

• Sightseeing in Salamanca • Visit to Quinta de Sexio • Dinner at a local quinta • Casa de Mateus Palace • A tour of Oporto including a port wine cellar visit.

SPECIAL INTEREST DEPARTURES

TREAT YOURSELF TO AN UPGRADE

Walking themed holiday is available on Sep 28, 2022.Holiday code: AK240.

Please call for details.

Upgrade to all inclusive from £12 £6 per person, per night with an included free bar from 11am to 11pm serving non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

Prices are £s per person from: Mar 16, 2022 Mar 23 Apr 6 Apr 13 Apr 20 May 4 May 11 May 18 Jun 1 Jun 8 Jun 29 Main Deck Twin (Aft - MA) 1749 1649* 1799 1599 1849 1649 1899 1699 1949 1749 1999 1899 1999 1799 2049 1849 2099 1899 2099 1899 2049 1849 1879 1679 1949 1749 1999 1799 2049 1849 2099 1899 2099 1899 2149 1949 2199 1999 2199 1999 2149 1949 Main Deck Twin (M) 1829 1629 Upper Deck Twin Balcony 1999 1799 2049 1849 2149 1949 2249 2049 2299 2099 2299 2099 2349 2149 2399 2199 2399 2199 2349 2149 1949 1749 (Aft - UA) 2099 1899 2149 1949 2249 2049 2349 2149 2399 2199 2399 2449 2249 2499 2299 2499 2299 2449 2349 Upper Deck Twin Balcony (U) 2049 1849 Main Deck Sole occupancy (M) 2299 2099 2349 2149 2449 2249 2499 2299 2549 2349 2599 2599 2499 2649 2449 2699 2699 2499 2649 2549 Upper Deck Sole occupancy, 2449 2249 2499 2299 2649 2449 2699 2499 2799 2599 2849 2649 2849 2649 2899 2699 2949 2749 2949 2749 2899 2699 Balcony (Aft - UA) Upper Deck Sole occupancy, 2899 2699 2949 2749 3049 2849 3099 2899 3199 2999 3249 3049 3249 3049 3299 3199 3349 3149 3349 3149 3299 3099 Balcony (U) Cruise codes DU002 Prices are £s per person from: Jul 6 Jul 13 Jul 27, Aug 3 Aug 10 Aug 17 Aug 24 Sep 7 Sep 14 Oct 5, 12 Oct 19, 26 Nov 2 1949 1749 1949 1849* 1999 1799 2129 1929 2129 1929 1949 1749 1899 1699 1849 1649 Main Deck Twin (Aft - MA) Sold Out 1999 1899 1949 1749 Main Deck Twin (M) 2099 1999 2099 1899 2049 1849 2049 1849 2049 1849 2099 1899 2229 2029 2229 2029 2049 1849 1999 1799 1949 1749 Upper Deck Twin Balcony 2199 1999 2199 1999 2249 2049 2429 2229 2429 2229 2249 2049 2149 1949 2049 1849 2249 2049 2249 2049 2199 1999 (Aft - UA) Upper Deck Twin Balcony (U) 2349* 2349 2149 2299 2099 2299 2199 2299 2099 2349 2249 2529 2429 2529 2329 2349 2149 2249 2049 2149 1949 Main Deck Sole occupancy (M) 2599 2599 2399 2549 2349 2549 2349 2549 2349 2599 2399 2729 2529 2729 2529 2549 2349 2499 2299 2399 2199 Upper Deck Sole occupancy, 2799 2599 2799 2599 2749 2549 2749 2549 2749 2549 2799 2599 2979 2779 2979 2779 2799 2599 3099 2899 2699 2499 Balcony (Aft - UA) Upper Deck Sole occupancy, 3199 2999 3149 2949 3149 2949 3149 2949 3199 2999 3379 3179 3379 3179 3199 2999 3499 3299 3099 2899 3199 3099 Balcony (U) Cruise codes DU002 Douro Discovery. 7 nights. *These cabins have limited availability ^ For full details see pages 150-155. Other departures are available in 2022. §If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £20 – see page 150 for details.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return flights from Gatwick to Oporto with the scheduled services of British Airways or TAP Portugal depending of the departure date.

Be quick – to be guaranteed the best price, book early as flights can sell out and prices sometimes increase Please note: Some of the highlights may only be seen by exploring independently. †The free bar, open from 11am to 11pm, serves non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

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CRUISE AND STAY

aboard Douro Queen

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LISBON AND THE DOURO VALLEY

– see pages 144-149 for details

10 nights FULL BOARD on your ship from £1999 Includes insurance and cancellation cover§ Price reduction available if not required.

THE DOURO

Enjoy a three-night hotel stay in lively Lisbon, taste port in Oporto, visit Lamego, Salamanca and more on this Douro cruise

Dawn over Lisbon's Alfama district

Your stay Day 1: UK to Lisbon.

Fly to Lisbon and transfer to the locally rated 4-star Hotel Mundial (4Q) for three nights on a bed-and-breakfast basis, with dinner included tonight.

Day 2: Lisbon.

On an included tour see the Belém Tower and Monument to the Discoveries. Perhaps enjoy an optional traditional Fado dinner and show this evening.

Day 3: Lisbon.

Perhaps visit the intricate Jerónimos Monastery, stroll through the Bairro Alto district, or join an optional excursion to UNESCO-listed Sintra, Cabo da Roca and Cascais.

Your river cruise Day 4: Lisbon to Coimbra to Oporto.

Travel to Oporto, stopping at historic Coimbra for an included tour and lunch.

Continue to Oporto and board your ship.

Day 6: Pinhão to Vega de Térron.

Sail to Vega de Térron. An included excursion visits Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo. Back on board, enjoy a traditional Portuguese dinner.

Day 7: Vega de Térron to Barca d'Alva.

An included excursion visits the city of Salamanca in Spain. Lunch is at a local restaurant, followed by a flamenco show.

Return to the Douro Queen in Barca d’Alva.

Day 8: Barca d'Alva to Pinhão.

Sail to Pinhão for a tour and tasting at Quinta do Seixo, a local winery. Tonight head to a local vineyard for dinner, with wine and entertainment.

Day 9: Pinhão to Régua to Entre-os-Rios.

From Régua an included excursion visits Mateus Palace gardens. Cruise to Entre-os-Rios with a Portuguese folk music show after dinner.

Day 10: Entre-os-Rios to Oporto.

Cruise along the river to spend the morning exploring Oporto on an included tour and enjoy a tasting at a port wine cellar.

Day 5: Oporto to Régua to Pinhão.

Cruise to Régua, from where you can travel to Lamego to see the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios and visit the Gothic cathedral. Re-join your ship in Pinhão.

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Day 11: Oporto to UK. Disembark after breakfast and travel to the airport for your return flight home.

EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY Oporto. 2 nights including breakfasts from £179. On selected departures you can spend two nights after your cruise in Oporto, at the locally rated 4-star Eurostars Heroismo (4Q).

This modern hotel is just a short walk from Oporto’s historic centre. It has a lounge, bar and restaurant. All 153 air-conditioned rooms have a television, direct-dial telephone, hairdryer, minibar (extra charge) and complimentary Wi-Fi. Transfers between the ship and hotel, and the hotel and Oporto airport, are included.

CRUISE ONLY OPTION AVAILABLE Follow the same cruise itinerary without the hotel stay in Lisbon, transferring straight to your ship in Oporto. Holiday code: DU002.

SAVE up to £200 per person on selected cabin grades and departures ALL INCLUSIVE on your ship at no extra charge worth £84 per person on Mar 13-Apr 24, Jul 3-Aug 21, Oct 30-Nov 3, 2022 departures or HALF PRICE on all other 2022 departures

The glorious Douro Valley

SO MUCH INCLUDED… Included travel insurance VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 155 1 night Half Board and 2 nights Bed and Breakfast in a hotel, 7 nights Full Board on board 25 meals: 10 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 8 dinners

Pinhão Casa de Mateus Entre-os-Rios Régua Oporto Lamego Coimbra

Barca d’Alva

Douro

See the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedios in Lamego

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS

Salamanca Vega de Terron Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo SPAIN

PORTUGAL

Plus… Return flights and transfers • Captain’s dinner and drinks reception • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • Entertainment and activities on the ship.

Nights in hotel

THE DOURO

Saga Cruise Representative

The University of Coimbra overlooking the Douro

• Tour of Lisbon • Coimbra tour with lunch • Tour of Lamego • Visit Figueira Castelo de Rodrigo

Lisbon

• Salamanca tour • Tour of Quinta do Seixo winery • Casa de Mateus Palace

SOLO TRAVELLERS On November 7 and 14, 2021 and November 13, 2022 travel in the company of other solo travellers and a dedicated Solos host. Cruise seven nights All Inclusive. Holiday code: AF732.

SPECIAL INTEREST DEPARTURE

TREAT YOURSELF TO AN UPGRADE ON BOARD

• Oporto tour and wine cellar visit.

Upgrade to all inclusive from £12 £6 per person, per night with an included free bar on board your ship, open from 11am to 11pm serving non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

Walking holiday departing Sep 25, 2022 (Holiday code: AK241) Please call for details.

Prices are £s per person from: Mar 13, 2022 Mar 20 Apr 3 Apr 10 Apr 24 May 8 May 22 Jun 5 Jun 12 Jul 3 2199 1999 2299 2099 2349 2149 2399 2199 2499 2299 2549 2349 2599 2399 Sold Out Sold Out Main Deck Twin (Aft - MA) 2149 2049 Main Deck Twin (M) 2229 2029 2279 2079 2399 2199 2449 2249 2499 2299 2599 2399 2649 2449 2699 2499 2699 2499 2599 2499 Upper Deck Twin Balcony (Aft - UA) 2349 2149 2399 2199 2499 2299 2599 2399 2699 2499 2799 2599 2849 2649 2899 2699 2899 2699 2749 2549 Upper Deck Twin Balcony (U) 2449 2249 2499 2299 2599 2399 2699 2499 2799 2699 2899 2949 2749 2999 2799 2999 2849* Main Deck Sole occupancy (M) 2849 2649 2899 2699 3079 2879 3129 2929 3179 3279 3329 3229 3379 3179 3379 3179 3279 3079 Upper Deck Sole occupancy, Balcony (U) 3449 3249 3499 3299 3679 3479 3729 3529 3829 3629 3929 3729 3979 3779 4029 3829 4029 3829 3879 3779 Cruise codes DU003 Prices from: Jul 10 Jul 24 Aug 7 Aug 14 Aug 28 Sep 4 Sep 11 Oct 2, 9 Oct 16 Nov 6 Main Deck Twin (Aft - MA) 2499 2399* 2449 2249 2399 2199 2399 2299 2629 2429 2629 2429 2629 2429 2449 2249 2399 2199 2199 1999 Main Deck Twin (M) 2599 2399 2549 2349 2499 2299 2499 2299 2729 2529 2729 2529 2729 2529 2549 2349 2499 2299 2279 2079 Upper Deck Twin Balcony (Aft - UA) 2749 2549 2699 2499 2649 2449 2649 2449 2879 2679 2929 2729 2929 2729 2749 2549 2649 2449 2349 2149 Upper Deck Twin Balcony (U) 2849 2649 2799 2599 2749 2649 2749 2549 2979 2779 3029 2929 3029 2829 2849 2649 2749 2549 2499 2299 Main Deck Sole occupancy (M) 3279 3079 3229 3029 3179 2979 3179 2979 3409 3209 3379 3179 3379 3179 3199 2999 3149 2949 2879 2679 Upper Deck Sole occupancy, Balcony (U) 3879 3679 3829 3629 3779 3579 3779 3579 4009 3809 4029 3829 4029 3829 3849 3649 3749 3549 3479 3279 Cruise codes DU003 Lisbon and the Douro Valley. 10 nights. *These grades have limited availability. Other departures are available in 2022 §If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £40 – please see page 150 for details.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return flights from Gatwick to Oporto with the scheduled services of TAP Portugal.

Be quick – to be guaranteed the best price, book early as flights can sell out and prices sometimes increase.

Please note: Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently. *All inclusive upgrade includes a free bar open from 11am to 11pm serving non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

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MOSCOW TO ST PETERSBURG

aboard MS Surikov

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10 nights FULL BOARD on your ship from £1749

– see pages 144-151 for details

Includes insurance and cancellation cover§ Price reduction available if not required.

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Contrast two very different cities – historic Moscow and majestic St Petersburg – via a succession of unique towns, villages and islands.

Moscow’s Red Square

Day 1: UK to Moscow. Fly to Moscow and embark your ship.

Day 2: Moscow. An included sightseeing tour introduces you to the great landmarks of Russia's cultured capital city. Red Square is home to many of the key attractions here, such as the colourful St Basil's Cathedral, Lenin's Mausoleum and the Kremlin. Later in the afternoon enjoy a welcome cocktail party.

Day 3: Moscow. Today’s included excursion visits the vast Kremlin complex with its golddomed churches and iconic bell tower. Inside the complex you will see a vast collection of impressive Russian art, including ornate Fabergé eggs and delicate tapestries and you will also see its famous Armoury.

Day 4: Uglich. An included tour reveals the highlights of Uglich and uncovers its chequered past, which is linked to figures like Ivan the Terrible and Boris Godunov.

Day 5: Yaroslavl. Enjoy an included tour of Yaroslavl. This was Russia’s second largest city during the 17th century and its historic centre is now a World Heritage Site.

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Day 6: Goritsy. From the small settlement of Goritsy, an included excursion visits the 14thcentury monastery of Kirillo-Belozersky.

Day 11: St Petersburg to UK. Disembark your ship after breakfast and travel to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

Day 7: Kizhi Island. Today's included excursion takes you to the open-air museum of wooden architecture on the island of Kizhi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that includes an impressive collection of churches, chapels and houses.

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Day 8: Mandrogi. Mandrogi is a reconstructed traditional Russian village complete with charming old wooden houses and cobblestone walkways. Perhaps buy some traditional handicrafts in the workshop or sample the country’s favourite beverage in the Vodka Museum. Enjoy a picnic lunch ashore. Join a farewell dinner tonight.

Day 9: St Petersburg. Your ship remains moored in St Petersburg for two nights.

Look forward to an included panoramic tour of the city and its beautiful monuments and architecture.

Day 10: St Petersburg. Today an included tour visits the world-renowned Hermitage Museum.

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St Petersburg 2 nights with breakfasts included. Before or after your holiday, stay two nights at the locally rated 5-star DOM Boutique Hotel (4Q) in St Petersburg city centre, located in a 19th-century mansion in the historic area between the embankment of the Fontanka river and the diplomatic district. Within walking distance are the stunning Mikhailovsky and Marble Palaces and the Mikhailovsky castle, while the hotel is also very near Nevsky Prospekt, the city’s main thoroughfare. Each of the 60 rooms in this elegant hotel is uniquely furnished and comes with a television, telephone, minibar, safe and complimentary Wi-Fi. The gourmet Giardino restaurant serves international cuisine including a buffet breakfast. There is also a lobby bar and library. Please see page 143 for details.

SAVE up to £200 per person on selected cabin grades and departures

SO MUCH INCLUDED… Included travel insurance VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 155 29 meals: 10 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 10 dinners Saga Cruise Assistant Plus… Captain’s dinner and drinks reception • Entertainment and activities on the ship • Return flights and transfers.

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS • Tour of Moscow • Visit the Kremlin and its Armoury • Highlights of Uglich • Tour of Yaroslavl • Visit the Kirillo-Belozersky monastery • Open-air museum on the island of Kizhi • Tour of Mandrogi Picnic • Sightseeing tour of St Petersburg • Visit The Hermitage Museum.

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RIVER CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS The Kremlin Not just one building but an array of palaces, churches and buildings, all contained within its fortified walls dotted with imposing towers. It is also the residence of the Russian president and on day two of your cruise you will have an opportunity to explore this famous citadel that was used by the Tsars of Russia to

store their countless treasures. In the afternoon, you’ll return to the Kremlin for an included visit to the Armoury one of the oldest and most important museums in Moscow. Here you’ll find an impressive collection of weaponry, ceremonial carriages, royal thrones and imperial regalia, offering an insight into the opulent lifestyle enjoyed by Russia’s royalty.

Prices are £s per person from: May 11, 2022 May 21# May 31# Jun 10#, 20, 30# Jul 10, 20#, 30 Aug 9# Aug 19, 29# Sep 8, 18# Main Deck Standard Twin (M) 1949 1749 1949 1749 1969 1769 1999 1799 1949 1749 1949 1749 1999 1799 2029 1829 Upper Deck Standard Twin (U) 2099 1899 2099 1899 2119 1919 2149 1949 2099 1899 2099 1899 2149 1949 2179 1979 Main Deck Junior Suite (JSM) 2549 2349 2549 2349 2569 2369 2599 2399 2549 2349 2549 2349 2599 2399 2629 2429 Upper Deck Junior Suite (JSU) 2749 2549 2749 2549 2769 2569 2799 2599 2749 2549 2749 2549 2799 2599 2829 2629 Cabins for sole occupancy from: 2299 2099 2299 2099 2319 2119 2349 2149 2299 2099 2299 2099 2349 2149 2379 2179 Cruise codes CN009#/CN010 Moscow to St Petersburg. 10 nights. Sole occupancy prices are based on Main deck (M1), other sole occupancy cabins may be available for a supplement. §If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £40 – see page 150 for details.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices are based on Lufthansa from Heathrow. Alternative local flight options available from Manchester or Birmingham, supplements may apply.

Be quick – to be guaranteed the best price, book early as flights can sell out and prices sometimes increase.

Please note: #These departures operate a reverse itinerary. Ports of call and timings may vary slightly, please call for details. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently. Optional excursions are bookable onboard only and are subject to minimum numbers.

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Gardens of the Netherlands Flowers on Parade Keukenhof and the Dutch Delights Chamber Music on the Rhine with The Royal Academy of Music Flowers of Floriade and Keukenhof Flowers of the Floriade and the Zundart Dahlia Flower Parade Keukenhof and Floriade Hidden Treasures of the Netherlands Springtime in the Netherlands Andre Rieu Short Cruise Rhineland Christmas Markets New Year on the Rhine Reflections of the Rhine and Main

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Oberammergau and a Four Country Cruise Danube Discovery and Delta Celebrated Cities of Europe From Budapest to Belgrade The Danube and Majestic Mountains of the Arlberg Pass Scenic Transylvania and the Danube Budapest and the Scenic Danube Birdwatching in the Danube Delta Grand Voyage to the Black Sea From the Blue Denube to the Black Sea Coast Captivating Contrasts of the Danube Through the Carpathian Mountains to the Land of the Bears Danube Splendours Classical Music on the Danube Colours of the Danube & Saga Novemberfest Beautiful Bucharest to Vienna From the Balkan Mountains to Vienna Across the Continent Five River Explorer Great European Odyssey Secret Waterways of Germany Berlin to Copenhagen Berlin to the City of 100 Spires Celebrated Cities of Hamburg and Berlin with the Havel River Castles of the Meuse and Sambre Into the Heart of Provence Colours of the Rhone

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EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY Make your holiday last a little longer with a hotel stay in an inspiring destination before or after your cruise...

Budapest.

2 nights from £14 including breakfasts Stay at the locally rated 4-star Ensana Grand Hotel Margitsziget (4Q) located on peaceful Margaret Island, where you’ll find lots of parks and no cars. The hotel is three km from the centre, which can be accessed easily on public transport. The classically furnished 164-room hotel connects directly to a health spa resort and has a restaurant with a garden terrace, brasserie and cocktail bar.

Vienna 2 nights from £199 including breakfasts Stay at the locally rated 4-star Imperial Riding School Renaissance Vienna Hotel (4Q) and take time to discover the timeless allure of Vienna, a graceful and historical city with a vast array of architectural styles, including baroque and art nouveau. Whilst here, why not visit one of more than 100 museums, head to the Ringstrasse or admire such famous sights as the Imperial Hofburg complex and world-famous State Opera House.

Budapest.

2 nights from £199 including breakfasts 'The locally rated 4-star Hilton Garden Inn Budapest City Centre (4Q) enjoys a superb location right in the heart of Budapest. With 214 spacious bedrooms, the hotel is only a short walk from prime attractions including St Stephen's Basilica, the State Opera House and Andrassy Avenue – one of Budapest's major cultural hubs.

There is also a metro station and tram stop within a few minutes walk from the hotel.

Oporto.

2 nights from £229 including breakfasts Spend two nights after your cruise in Oporto, at the locally rated 4-star Eurostars Heroismo (4Q). The modern 153-bedroom hotel is just a short walk from Oporto’s historic centre. It has a lounge, bar and restaurant.

Lucerne 2 nights including breakfasts The historic locally rated 4-star Wilden Mann Lucerne Hotel, Lucerne (4Q) is a charming 48-bedroom base from which to explore the delights of Lucerne, including Chapel Bridge, the old town and Musegg Wall. You can also admire the beautiful backdrop that Mount Pilatus provides.

Amsterdam 2 nights from £229 including breakfasts Enjoy a stay at the locally rated 4-star Westcord Fashion Hotel (4Q), which has great links to be able to explore at your leisure – just five minutes from the tram which arrives at Amsterdam Central 15 minutes later. Amsterdam’s famous network of historic canals and bridges is a joy to explore on foot, with numerous museums, such as the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum, to discover, and a bustling cafe culture to soak up. Available only when you fly or travel

by Eurostar.

Transylvania 3 nights £399 half board with included excursion Enjoy a half-board stay at the locally rated 5-star Hotel Aro Palace (4Q). After your first night in the hotel you can look forward to an included excursion that will reveal some of the region's famous highlights. You'll see Brasov’s council square, and see the Black Church, which was discoloured by smoke and flames during the Great Fire of 1689.

Copenhagen.

2 nights from £279 including breakfasts After your cruise stay a further two nights, with breakfasts included, at the locally rated 4-star Copenhagen Island Hotel (4Q) and take the chance to explore the Danish capital further at your leisure. Some of the city’s most famous sights include the majestic City Hall, which dates from the late 19th century, and the imposing Christiansborg Palace. The colourful Nyhavn canal district and world-famous Tivoli Gardens are also real highlights of the city.

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Berlin 2 nights from £169 including breakfasts The locally rated 4-star Steigenberger Hotel (4Q) is located in the centre of Berlin’s City West, a short walk from one of the city’s most famous shopping streets, Kurfürstendamm. From this 398-room hotel the city’s main sights, including Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag and Checkpoint Charlie can easily be reached by public transport. There’s an underground station less than a mile away.

Guimaraes.

2 nights from £279 including breakfasts On selected departures you can spend two nights before your cruise in Guimaraes, at the locally rated 4-star Pousada Mosteiro Guimaraes (4Q). This boutique, luxury hotel is set within a 12th-century Augustinian Monastery in the UNESCO-listed city of Guimaraes. Boasting fantastic views of the city, the 51-bedroom pousada also features an outdoor swimming pool, bar and restaurant.

St Petersburg 2 nights including breakfasts.

Discover more of St Petersburg from the locally rated 5-star Indigo Hotel (4Q) in St Petersburg’s Smolninskoe neighbourhood. From here you can follow in the footsteps of Russian aristocrats through an area of ornate 19-century mansions and Imperial palaces. Trace the curve of the Fontanka River to the Summer Garden, adorned with neo-classical sculptures, continuing to the grand Mikhailovsky Theatre. See the onion domed Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood and discover the stucco facades, fashion boutiques and cafes along Nevsky Prospect. There is plenty to explore during this two-night stay.

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SPIRIT OF THE DANUBE !!!!!

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Spirit of the Danube – the newest edition to our purpose-built river cruise ships – will set sail for the first time in 2022...

You can also view these deck plans online at saga.co.uk/spirit-danube FACTFILE: Length: 135 metres Breadth: 11.4 metres

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Spirit of the Rhine – Saga’s first ever purpose-built river cruise ship – will set sail for the first time in 2021...

You can also view these deck plans online at saga.co.uk/spirit-rhine

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REX RHENI !!!

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FACTFILE: Length: 90 metres Breadth: 11.4 metres Cruise line: Wennigner River Cruise Maiden voyage: 1979. Refurbished in 2017.

Passenger capacity: 151 Officers and crew: 25 Passenger decks: 4 Lift: A lift serves the Sun Deck, Promenade Deck and Main Deck. There is also a chair lift serving the forward passenger deck cabins (Cabins 105 to 112).

All other passenger deck cabins can only be accessed via steep stairs.

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Approximate twin cabin size: 11.25 square metres.

The spacious Rex Rheni is reserved exclusively for Saga and has won our one-rosette Good Food award. This means that you will spend your cruise in the company of like-minded travellers, and with a great choice of on-board facilities, including a state-of-the-art lift between decks, you can enjoy your days' cruising as much as your time ashore.

DOURO QUEEN !!!!

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FACTFILE: Length: 78 metres Breadth: 11 metres Maiden voyage: 2005 Passenger capacity: 130 Officers and crew: 30 Passenger decks: 4 Approximate twin cabin size: Upper deck: 15 square metres including balcony.

Main deck: 15 square metres.

Lifts: Yes.

Exclusively chartered for Saga guests, the Douro Queen allows you to relax by the pool on the sun deck, or in the stylish bar as you cruise the length of the River Douro. All 65 cabins are outside facing. Cabins on the upper deck have a balcony, while those on the main deck have large picture windows.

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JOHANNES BRAHMS !!!+

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FACTFILE: Length: 82 metres Breadth: 9.5 metres Cruise line: Dutch Cruise Line Maiden voyage: 1998 Passenger capacity: 80 Exclusively chartered for Saga guests, this elegant, compact vessel is the ideal introduction to river cruising in Europe and has the great advantage of navigating routes which larger vessels cannot. As a result, it's small enough not to overwhelm yet large enough for you to find your own space, from a quiet corner in the Panorama lounge or enjoying the view from the sun deck. We have awarded the ship’s

restaurant a two rosette for Good Food, so you can look forward to exceptional cuisine on board. Cabins are compact but comfortable and have a shower, wc, safe, hairdryer, television, mini-fridge, heating or air conditioning, a small desk and two chairs. With no more than 80 passengers on board, the atmosphere is warm and informal – perfect for making new friends.

Officers and crew: 20 Passenger decks: 3 Lift: Chairlift between main deck and upper deck, upper deck and sun deck Approximate twin cabin size: 11 square metres.

AMADEUS PROVENCE !!!!+

FACTFILE: Length: 110 metres Breadth: 11.4 metres Maiden voyage: 2017

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Passenger capacity: 140 Officers and crew: 40 Expect glorious views, stylish design and cutting-edge facilities aboard Amadeus Provence, a brand new ship launched in 2017. On the sun deck you can take a dip in the infinity pool or simply relax under the awning and watch the scenery pass by. Inside, the spacious Panorama Bar lives up to its name, and also features a terrace so you can enjoy your drinks alfresco. In the restaurant, which has been awarded our two-rosette Good Food award, you can look forward to buffet-breakfasts and four-course lunches and dinners. There are 70 cabins arranged across three decks. All cabins are spacious and outside-facing, with a shower and wc, a television showing images from the on-board camera, air conditioning, a telephone, safe and hairdryer. Those on Strauss and Mozart decks have floor-to-ceiling drop-down French windows while those on Haydn deck have small windows.

NATALIA AND LILIANA

Passenger decks: 4 Lift: Yes, serving Haydn, Strauss and Mozart decks Approximate twin cabin size: 17.5 square metres.

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FACTFILE: Length: 38 metres Breadth: 4.85 metres Cruise line: Backwaters Maiden voyage: 2018 (Natalia); 2022 (Liliana) Passenger capacity: 60 Natalia, newly built in 2018, and Liliana, due for completion in 2022, are specifically built for day-cruising, so there are no cabins or formal restaurant on board. Due to their small size, both vessels can navigate inland waterways and narrower rivers and canals not accessible to larger crafts. On board you will find a 19-metre, air-conditioned lounge with panoramic windows that frame the riverside scenery. There’s also a

galley from where a complimentary bar service is available throughout your cruise and when your light lunch is served. Limited seating is available on the viewing decks under a sun awning. There are two toilets on board, one suitable for wheelchair users. Both vessels have a hybrid engine, using electricity 95% of the time, so you can expect your cruise to be mostly silent and without exhaust fumes.

Officers and crew: 4 Passenger decks: 1 Lift: No

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A-ROSA STELLA !!!!

FACTFILE: Length: 125.8 metres Breadth: 11.4 metres Maiden voyage: 2005 Passenger capacity: 174 Officers and crew: 45 Passenger decks: 4

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A-ROSA STELLA is elegant and modern and has a laid back atmosphere. Previously an unknown secret outside the operator's home country of Germany, A-ROSA's English-language cruises are popular with British and international guests alike. Enjoy spacious cabins,

relaxed buffet dining, and a bar open all day for tea and coffee, soft drinks, beer, wine, cocktails and selected spirits. There's also a sun-deck complete with a pool and seating area, perfect for admiring the passing scenery…

Lift: No Approximate twin cabin size: Cabins are 14.5 square metres.

A-ROSA VIVA !!!!

FACTFILE: Length: 135 metres Breadth: 11.4 metres Maiden voyage: 2010 Passenger capacity: 202 Officers and crew: 48 Passenger decks: 4

Look forward to a relaxing, laid back atmosphere on board the elegant A-ROSA VIVA. A-Rosa’s English-language cruises are popular with British and international guests alike. Expect casual buffet dining complemented by the

all-inclusive bar, serving soft drinks, beer, wine, sparkling wine, cocktails and spirits. Relax on the sun deck, watch the passing views or indulge in the spa – the choice is yours. The cabins are spacious and those on the top two decks have French balconies.

MS SEINE PRINCESS !!!!

OR MS BOTTICELLI !!!

Lift: No Approximate twin cabin size: Cabins are 14.5 square metres.

FACTFILE: Length: 110 metres

Breadth: 11.4 metres Cruise line: CroisiEurope Maiden voyage: 2005 MS Seine Princess • 2004 MS Botticelli

Passenger capacity: 138 MS Seine Princess • 149 MS Botticelli

Officers and crew: 25 Passenger decks: 3 MS Seine Princess • 2 MS Botticelli

Enjoy the surroundings of the Seine Valley aboard MS Seine Princess or MS Botticelli, which offer a friendly and intimate atmosphere, completed

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by excellent on-board facilities. Look forward to buffet breakfasts and three-course set lunches and dinners and getting to know your fellow guests.

Lift: No Approximate twin cabin size: 12 square metres aboard MS Seine Princess • 12 square metres on the Upper Deck; 10 square metres on the Main Deck aboard MS Botticelli.

MS MICHELANGELO !!!

FACTFILE: Length: 110 metres Breadth: 11.4 metres Cruise line: Croisi Europe Maiden voyage: 2000 Passenger capacity: 158 Officers and crew: 25 Passenger decks: 2 Lift: No Approximate twin cabin size: 11 square metres.

ABOUT OUR SHIPS

MS Michelangelo enjoys a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, complimented by excellent on-board facilities that include a lounge/bar, a dining room, and a sun deck with deckchairs. There are 78 air-conditioned cabins spread over two decks.

MS SURIKOV !!

FACTFILE: Length: 110.1 metres Breadth: 14.5 metres Cruise line: Mosturflot Maiden voyage: 1975 Passenger capacity: 150 Officers and crew: 70 Passenger decks: 5 Lift: None Approximate twin cabin size: 9.6 square metres Junior Suites: 18 square metres.

This classically-furnished ship is ideal for exploring the Russian waterways – her smaller size offers an intimate feel.

The large restaurant serves simple dishes with a strong Russian influence, and on-board activities include Russian language lessons. Cabins are compact and basic, but comfortable – with air conditioning, a mini-fridge and a compact private shower room and wc.

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When you make a booking you guarantee that you have the authority to accept, and do accept on behalf of your party, the terms of these booking conditions. Your contract is created when you confirm your holiday, you pay either a deposit or the full balance due and we issue a confirmation invoice. It is your responsibility to provide accurate details at the time of booking, including ensuring passenger details exactly match passport details. It is also your responsibility to check that the information on the confirmation invoice and ATOL Certificate (if relevant) is correct and includes details of everything you have booked (including flights, hotels and other services). If any of the passenger or holiday details on the confirmation invoice or ATOL Certificate (if relevant) are incorrect or incomplete, you must notify us immediately. We will pass on any additional charges incurred as a result of any details not being correct. We reserve the right to refuse to accept and/or not proceed with any booking at any time at our sole discretion. This contract is governed by English law and the jurisdiction of the English courts. You may however choose the law and jurisdiction of Scotland or Northern Ireland if you live there and wish to do so. A complaint may be referred to arbitration – see section 15.

Price: Holiday prices can be influenced by taxes such as air passenger duty, aircraft insurance, security, fuel and other associated costs. Our prices are affected by these, as well as exchange rates, suppliers’ costs and economic trends. The guide prices shown in our brochures are based on current charges and costs but they may go up or down. We reserve the right to alter the prices of any of the holidays shown in our brochures and will notify you of the current price prior to any booking – please call us or visit our website for the most up-to-date prices. Our holidays, and the prices at which they are advertised, are based on flight availability and a limited number of specially negotiated prices at the time of going to print; they are always subject to availability and flight supplements may apply. You will be advised of any differences to any elements of the holiday, including the price, before your booking is confirmed.

After you’ve made a booking, we can only change your holiday price in very limited circumstances relating to the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union. In any event, we guarantee that there will be no change to the price within 20 days before the date of your departure (unless you amend your booking). We can only increase the price of your holiday if there has been a change in the cost of the carriage of passengers resulting from changes to the cost of fuel or other power sources, the level of taxes or fees imposed by third parties including tourist taxes, landing taxes or embarkation or disembarkation fees at ports and airports or exchange rates, each as a result of the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union. We will also absorb, and you will not be charged for, any increase equivalent to 2% of the price of your travel arrangements, which excludes insurance premiums and any amendment charges. You may be charged for the amount over and above that. If this results in an increase equivalent to more than 8% of the price of your travel arrangements, you will have the option of accepting a change to another holiday if we are able to offer one (we will refund any price difference if the alternative is of a lower value), or cancelling and receiving a full refund of all monies paid, except for any amendment charges. Should you decide to cancel you must do so within the time period shown on your final invoice and we will provide a refund of insurance premiums paid to us if you can show that you are unable to transfer or reuse your policy. Should the price of your holiday go down due to the cost changes mentioned above, then any refund due will be paid to you. We will deduct from this refund our administrative expenses incurred.

Please note that travel arrangements are not always purchased in local currency and some apparent changes have no impact on the price of your travel due to contractual and other protection in place.

Please note that local taxes are not included within the holiday package price and where necessary these will need to be paid locally by you. We will wherever possible advise you at the time of booking if these apply, but please bear in mind that local taxes may be imposed after you have made your booking. Should you choose not to proceed, this will be treated as a cancellation (see section 7).

Optional ad-hoc services: We provide you with the option to specifically request extras which are in addition to or adaptations of our standard packages. Prices for optional ad-hoc services such as extensions, extra accommodation, upgrades, additional flights that are not part of a standard Saga allocation and domestic flights (‘ad-hoc services’) can vary depending on when you book. Please note that adding an ad-hoc service may result in additional non-refundable charges to our standard packages due to changes in flight dates, changes to our standard allocated accommodation periods and additional costs passed to us from third party suppliers. They may also result in an additional or higher non-refundable deposit being payable. You will be notified of the total price of your holiday and any increase to your deposit prior to booking. Please note that where a flight upgrade has been booked and there is a change of airline prior to your departure date it may not be possible to offer an equivalent upgrade or there may be an additional cost payable. In this situation we will offer you the opportunity to: revert to economy class and refund you the cost of the upgrade; pay any additional costs for the equivalent upgrade; or cancel with a full refund of all monies paid. If an upgrade with the new airline is available and is of a lower value than the original airline, we will refund you the difference in value.

Compensation will not be payable.

Price Promise: Should we ever reduce our prices or bring in a new special offer after you book (optional ad-hoc services are excluded), we’ll work out the difference and pass the value of the saving back to you. This applies as long as the discounted holiday is exactly the same package offered

2. Age qualification Saga holidays and cruises are for anyone aged 50 or over. A travelling companion or family member travelling with you may be aged 40 or over. Please note there may be non-Saga guests (including children) in residence during your holiday, for whose behaviour we cannot accept responsibility.

3. Your financial protection ST&H Limited and Saga Cruises Limited provide full financial protection for their package holidays.

1. For flight-based holidays this is through our Air Travel Organiser’s Licence number 0308 issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of Gatwick Airport South, West Sussex, RH6 0YR, UK www.caa.co.uk, telephone 0333 103 6350, email claims@caa.co.uk. 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 will provide you with the services listed on the ATOL Certificate (or a suitable alternative). In some cases, where we aren’t able to do so for reasons of insolvency, an alternative ATOL holder may provide you with the services you have bought or a suitable alternative (at no extra cost to you). You agree to accept that in those circumstances the alternative ATOL holder will perform those obligations and you agree to pay any money outstanding to be paid by you under your contract to that alternative ATOL holder. However, you also agree that in some cases it will not be possible to appoint an alternative ATOL holder, in which case you will be entitled to make a claim under the ATOL scheme (or your credit card issuer where applicable).

If we 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.

2. When you buy a package holiday that doesn’t include a flight, protection is provided by way of a bond held by ABTA – The Travel Association of 30 Park Street London SE1 9EQ www.abta.com, telephone 0203 758 8779, email customerprotection@abta.co.uk. For further information, please see www.abta.com. Calls from UK landlines cost the standard rate, but from mobiles may be higher. Check with your network provider.

Please note that items not purchased through Saga will not be protected.

ST&H Limited is also licensed by the Irish Commission for Aviation Regulation (Licence No. T. A. 0598) to carry on business in the Republic of Ireland as a travel agent.

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under exactly the same terms of sale (which means the full terms that apply to your holiday contract, including your cabin grade and whether your cabin is allocated at the time of booking or at embarkation). In calculating any possible saving due, we’ll take into consideration all offers and discounts that were applied at the time of booking and compare the overall price that you’ve been charged with the current price. For Saga Ocean Cruises, we will pass on the value of the saving in the form of a higher grade cabin, on-board credit or other value added benefit. For Saga Holidays, our Price Promise will apply to all departures from January 2021.

5. Paying for your holiday Deposits: When you make your booking, you must pay a deposit payment. The following deposits are payable per person when you book your holiday: Europe and the Mediterranean holidays and river cruises – £150 or 10% of the holiday cost, whichever is the greater; Long haul holidays – £175 or 10% of the holiday cost, whichever is the greater; UK holidays – £60 (plus £20 if you require the optional insurance and additional cancellation rights - see sections 11 and 12); Ocean cruises – £200 or 15% of the holiday cost, whichever is the greater, up to a maximum of £1,000; Oberammergau – An initial deposit of £200, plus a further deposit of £400 is payable 300 days before departure.

Certain holidays may require an additional or higher non-refundable deposit or full payment. You will be advised if this is the case at the time of booking.

Balance: The balance of the price of your travel arrangements must be paid at least: 90 days before departure for Saga ocean cruises aboard Spirit of Discovery or Spirit of Adventure; 75 days before departure for all other holidays unless otherwise stated at the time of booking and on your confirmation invoice.

Unless you are otherwise advised, bookings made after the balance due date (as set out above) must be paid in full at the time of booking and we cannot confirm your booking until full payment is received. Payments can be made by credit card, debit card or by cheque. If the deposit and/or balance is not paid in time, we reserve the right to cancel your travel arrangements. If the balance is not paid in time, we shall retain your deposit to cover costs incurred.

Card and cheque fees: There is no charge for payments made by debit card or credit card. Each cheque is subject to a £3 administrative charge and should be made payable to Saga Holidays with your name, address and booking reference written on the back. Please send cheques to Saga Holidays, Enbrook Park, Folkestone, Kent CT20 3SE. Refunds: If you are entitled to any refund(s) relating to your booking, this will go to the lead passenger who made the booking, usually by the same payment method that was used to pay Saga. In the case of card payment, refund(s) will be made to the appropriate card account(s). If a payment has been made in the form of a voucher, any refund, if applicable, will be refunded by voucher. Any fees incurred when making a payment will not be refunded unless Saga causes the cancellation. No refund is available after your departure date if you attend part of the holiday only, or vary or extend the holiday arrangements.

6. If you change your booking If you wish to change your travel arrangements in any way after your holiday contract is created, for example, your accommodation, we will do our utmost to make these changes but it may not always be possible. Any request for changes to be made must be in writing from the person who made the booking or your travel agent. If you make changes before the balance due date, you will be asked to pay an administrative charge of £20 per person for all UK holidays; £25 per person for all Saga ocean cruise holidays aboard Spirit of Discovery or Spirit of Adventure; and £40 per person for all other holidays, for each amendment, and any further cost we incur in making this alteration.

You should be aware that these costs could increase the closer to the departure date that changes are made and you should contact us as soon as possible. Please note that certain travel arrangements may not be changeable after a reservation has been made and any alteration request could incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements. If you wish to change the departure date of your holiday or cruise, you will need to cancel your existing holiday and book the new one – cancellation charges will apply as per the table in Section 9. Any changes you make after the balance due date will be treated as a cancellation by you, and cancellation charges will apply (as set out in

the table in Section 9). For cruises, a single supplement may apply if changing from twin to single occupancy. If you wish to change to a lower cabin grade or amend to a cabin allocated on departure, cancellation charges will apply as per the table in Section 9.

Transferring your booking: You can transfer your booking to another person, who satisfies all the conditions that apply to this booking, by giving us notice in writing at least 7 days before departure. Both you and the new traveller are responsible for paying all costs we incur in making the transfer.

7. If you cancel your holiday You, or any member of your party, may cancel your travel arrangements at any time. Written notification from the person who made the booking or your travel agent, along with any travel tickets received, must be received at: Cancellations, Enbrook Park, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3SE. If you wish to cancel within 14 days of your departure date, please telephone us on 0800 092 0920 (0800 068 5058 for river cruises). Since we incur costs in cancelling your travel arrangements, you will have to pay cancellation charges as per the table in section 9 (see also the exception below). Any additional or higher non-refundable deposit paid will be included in the cancellation charges set out in the table in section 9 or advised by your sales consultant.

We will also deduct the cost of any UK connecting or domestic flights. Note: If the reason for your cancellation is covered under the terms of your insurance policy, you may be able to reclaim these charges. Customers who have included the optional travel insurance benefit from additional cancellation rights (see ‘Additional cancellation rights’ under Section 12). For holidays in mainland Britain, if you have to cancel your holiday because of illness or death of you or a member of your party, we will refund all your holiday payments except for a handling fee of £60 per person, provided we receive a valid medical certificate.

You can cancel your booking without paying cancellation charges if the performance of your package, or the carriage of passengers to your destination, is significantly affected by Unavoidable and Extraordinary Circumstances. Unavoidable and Extraordinary Circumstances, means a situation that is, in our opinion, beyond our control, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all reasonable measures had been taken. Examples include, but are not limited to, actual or expected war, riots, civil strife, terrorist activity, Government action or restraint, industrial disputes, natural or nuclear disasters, fire, adverse weather conditions including hurricanes, changing water levels or closure of locks, epidemics, health risks, unavoidable technical problems with transport, damage and accidents from machinery or engines, or closed or congested airports.

In such circumstances, we will arrange for your booking to be terminated and for you to receive a full refund.

We will observe advice provided by the British Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Travel Advice Unit.

8. If we change your booking We plan the holiday arrangements many months in advance and, although unlikely, we may need to make changes. It is a term of your booking that we are able to make changes to any aspect of your booking. If the change is insignificant, we will ensure that you are notified about it. Examples of insignificant changes include, but are not limited to, a change in airline carrier; closure of hotel facilities for improvement; flights becoming indirect; building works; change to advertised amenities; change to itineraries; change to included and optional excursions and entertainment. Please note we will not pay compensation or offer alternative options if we make an insignificant change.

If we have to significantly alter any of the main characteristics of the travel services that make up your holiday package, you will have the rights set out below.

1. We will contact you and you will have the choice of accepting the change or having a refund of all monies paid. You can also accept an alternative holiday, where we offer one. If the alternative holiday is of a lower value, we will refund any price difference. If the alternative holiday is of a higher value, you will be required to pay the additional amount. We will tell you the procedure for making your choice. Please read any notification of changes carefully and respond promptly as if you do not respond to us within the timescale given your booking may be cancelled.

2. We will pay compensation as per the table in Section 9 except where the significant change is due to Unavoidable and Extraordinary Circumstances. This standard payment will not affect your statutory or other legal rights.

3. If you choose to accept a refund, we will provide a full refund of your travel insurance premiums if you paid them to us and can show that you are unable to transfer or reuse your policy.

Examples of significant changes include, but are not limited to, a significant change of resort or holiday duration, where your stay is three nights or more; a change of accommodation to that of a lower Q or Berlitz rating category for three or more nights; a change in departure date; a change of departure airport (except between London airports, between Birmingham and East Midlands airports, between Doncaster Sheffield, Manchester and Leeds Bradford airports, between Bristol and Cardiff airports, between Glasgow and Edinburgh airports, or between Liverpool and Manchester); or your cruise being cancelled by

the cruise company or shipping line.

Please note that we do not accept any responsibility or liability for any consequential loss or expenses you may incur from arrangements you have made with any other party or parties.

9. If we cancel your holiday We reserve the right to cancel your booking. If we need to cancel any holiday due to insufficient demand, we will do so before the balance due date. The minimum number required will be provided to you with the holiday description.

We will not cancel after the balance due date, except for Unavoidable and Extraordinary Circumstances, or failure by you to pay the final balance.

If your holiday is cancelled (for reasons other than a failure by you to pay the final balance) you can either have a full refund of all monies paid or, where available, accept an offer of alternative comparable travel arrangements. We will refund any price difference if the alternative is of a lower value. In the event a refund is paid to you, we will: 1. provide a full refund of your travel insurance premiums if you paid them to us and can show that you are unable to transfer or reuse your policy; and 2. pay compensation as per the table below except where the cancellation is due to Unavoidable and Extraordinary Circumstances. This standard payment will not affect your statutory or other legal rights.

Please note that we do not accept any responsibility or liability for any consequential loss or expenses you may incur from arrangements you have made with any other party or parties.

10. Insurance You must be adequately insured for all ocean cruises and holidays outside mainland Britain to cover all contingencies such as medical expenses, repatriation, and baggage cover.

If you did not purchase the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or if we’re unable to offer

For all holidays to Europe and the Mediterranean, Travellers World holidays, river cruises, non Saga ocean cruises and holidays in Ireland, the Channel Islands, Isles of Scilly or Oberammergau#.

A B (see below grid for column descriptions) 75 days or more Loss of deposit 43-74 days 50% of holiday price* 29-42 days 70% of holiday price* 15-28 days 90% of holiday price* 14 days or less 100% of holiday price*

C Nil £20 £30 £50 £50

For all holidays of five nights or more in mainland Britain#.

A B (see below grid for column descriptions) 56 (28) days or more Loss of deposit 43-55 days 50% of holiday price* 29-42 (22-27) days 70% of holiday price* 15-28 (15-21) days 90% of holiday price* 14 days or less 100% of holiday price*

C Nil £10 £15 £20 £20

Numbers in brackets apply to holidays of less than five nights in mainland Britain, and to Christmas and New Year holidays in mainland Britain.

For all Saga ocean cruises aboard Spirit of Discovery and Spirit of Adventure#.

A B C (see below grid for column descriptions) 90 days or more Loss of deposit Nil 56-89 days 60% of holiday price* £20 29-55 days 75% of holiday price* £20 15-28 days 90% of holiday price* £30 14 days or less 100% of holiday price* £50 (A) Period before departure within which notice of cancellation or significant change is received by us or notified to you (B) Cancellation charge if you cancel your holiday (C) Compensation if we make a significant change #Please note that for certain holidays the cancellation charge will be 100%. You will be advised of this at the time of booking. *Or deposit if higher.

the optional cover, we advise that you arrange adequate insurance cover as soon as possible. For your peace of mind, please ensure that your alternative policy includes cancellation cover for the total cost of your holiday and that you are adequately insured for all your needs, including medical emergencies. Please also make sure your insurance is valid from the time of booking until your return from holiday.

Bookings made 18 months or more before departure: This section only applies to holidays offered with optional insurance and additional cancellation rights. The optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights cannot be offered with holidays booked more than 18 months before departure. Customers who wish to include the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights will have their booking held until 18 months before the departure date. Should you need to cancel prior to your booking

being confirmed, a full refund will be available. Once within 18 months of departure, the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights can be added and the holiday confirmed. This is subject to the normal insurance policy conditions and these booking conditions.

Please be aware that for trips taken on June 1, 2020 onward, this policy will only provide cover for any claims caused by or relating to Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), or any mutation of, under the ‘Emergency medical associated expenses’ section of your policy book. This section provides insurance for emergency medical and associated costs not covered by the National Health Service or any reciprocal health agreement.

11. Optional travel insurance For UK residents only, insurance, underwritten by Great Lakes Insurance SE, UK Branch, is offered with all our overseas holidays, river cruises and ocean cruises unless otherwise stated and subject to terms and conditions. A policy document will be sent with your confirmation invoice.

A summary of the cover is shown below. (For holidays in mainland Britain, please call for a summary of cover).

Summary of cover 1. (a) Medical Expenses up to £5,000,000 (b) Hospital Benefit £20 per day (max. £500) 2. Curtailment up to £7,500 for holidays and river cruises, up to £10,000 for European ocean cruises, up to £50,000 for worldwide ocean cruises 3. Personal Accident up to £15,000 4. Criminal Injury Benefit up to £100,000 5. (a) Baggage up to £1,500 or up to £2,500 for ocean cruises i) Single Article limit £250 or £300 for ocean cruises ii) Overall Valuables limit £350 (b) Temporarily Lost Baggage over 12 hours up to £100 or up to £150 for ocean cruises 6. Money and Documents up to £500 Cash limit £200 7. Loss of Passport Expenses up to £200 8. Personal Liability up to £1,000,000 9. Missed Departure up to £500 (Europe), up to £1,000 (worldwide) 10. Travel Delay - Transport (a) Deposit/Cancellation Charges up to £7,500 (b) Compensation up to £150 11. Legal Expenses (claims for compensation for personal injury or death) up to £50,000 For sections 1(a), 2, 5(a), 6 and 10(a) above, the first £70 of each and every claim is excluded.

Please note that the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights are only available for overseas holidays where the included cruise, flights or ferry elements of the holiday are taken. If you arrange your own travel abroad, you will not be covered and should make alternative arrangements.

If you feel you need increased baggage cover please check your home contents insurance policy first, as most people can have their personal possessions insured under this policy while they are away.

Insurance policy document: If you choose to take the insurance, we will send you the insurance policy document with your holiday confirmation/invoice, or you can call us to request it earlier. If the policy does not meet your requirements, you are entitled to cancel at any time prior to your date of departure. The policy document contains full details of the cover provided, our complaints procedure, terms and exclusions – we recommend that you read it carefully.

12. Additional cancellation rights Where you have chosen to include the optional travel insurance the following rights apply: For the purposes of this section, the following definitions apply: Business Associate – Someone who works at your place of business in the UK and who, if you were both away from work at the same time, would prevent the business from running properly. A senior manager or director of your business must agree to this.

Close Relative – Your marital/common law partner (defined as living together at the same address and including same sex relationships), parent, parent-in-law, child, grandchild, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother, sister, brother-in-law, sister-in-law or fiancé(e).

Home – The address where you live permanently in the UK. You/Your – The person(s) named on the booking invoice/ holiday confirmation issued by Saga.

Summary of rights: We will refund all the money you have paid to us, less an administration fee of £100 for European and Worldwide holidays, river cruises and non-Saga ocean cruises; £80 for Saga ocean cruises or £60 for UK holidaysper person if the cancellation is due to: (a) unexpected illness or death of you or a member of your party. (b) death or disablement (by accidental bodily injury or sickness) of your Close Relative or Business Associate, or of any person with whom you had arranged temporarily to reside during your holiday. (c) jury service, attendance solely as a witness at a court of law or redundancy (provided your employment has been on a continuous full time basis with the same employer for at least 24 months).

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(d) accidental damage to your home through fire, storm or flooding within 14 days of the planned departure date, rendering it uninhabitable.

We will deduct the cost of any UK connecting or domestic flights and any cancellation charges from the suppliers of any ad-hoc service from any money refunded to you. You must send us a valid medical certificate for (a) or (b) above or the relevant official documentation for (c) or (d) as soon as is practicable, otherwise we will be unable to refund you.

All travel documents must be returned to Saga. If you cancel for other reasons, you must still notify Saga in writing and you will be subject to any relevant cancellation charges as set out in section 7 and the table in section 9.

We will not be liable for cancellations when, at the time of booking the holiday, the person whose condition gives rise to the cancellation: (i) had an illness in the past 12 months that has required treatment from a doctor, unless the condition was disclosed to and accepted by us; (ii) is travelling against the advice of a medical practitioner or for the purpose of obtaining medical treatment abroad; (iii) is receiving, on a waiting list for, or has knowledge of the need for in-patient treatment for any condition unless the medical condition for which you are on a waiting list for inpatient treatment has been disclosed to us and accepted by us. Should you cancel as a direct result of you undergoing the inpatient treatment for which you are on a waiting list additional cancellation rights will not be provided; (iv) is expected to give birth 12 weeks (16 weeks in the case of multiple pregnancy) before your planned return date; (v) has been given a terminal prognosis by a medical practitioner.

We will not cover any medical condition of a Close Relative or Business Associate whose health may affect your decision to travel if you were aware of it prior to booking your holiday.

We will not be liable for cancellations arising directly or indirectly from: (i) acts of terrorism in countries to which the British Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Travel Advice Unit has advised against travelling; (ii) an accident or breakdown of the vehicle in which you are travelling for which a professional repairer’s report is not provided; (iii) breakdown of any vehicle in which you are travelling if the vehicle is owned by you and has not been serviced properly or maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions; (iv) withdrawal from service (temporary or otherwise) of an aircraft or sea vessel on the recommendation of the Civil Aviation Authority or a Port Authority, or any similar body in any country; (v) redundancy caused by, or resulting from, misconduct leading to dismissal, from resignation or voluntary redundancy, or where a warning or notification of redundancy was given prior to the date the optional insurance was purchased by you; (vi) suicide or attempted suicide, intentional self-injury, the effect of intoxicating liquors or drugs or flying other than as a passenger in a fully licensed passenger carrying aircraft. This exclusion applies not only to the insured persons but also to Close Relatives or other persons whose health may affect your decision to travel or cut short your trip; (vii) any circumstance arising after the date of booking, but prior to the date of issue of the optional insurance policy purchased by you.

13. Our liability to you We are responsible for the proper performance of all travel services included in this package. You must inform us without undue delay of any failure to perform or improper performance of the travel services included in this package. If any of the travel services included in your package are not performed in accordance with the contract, or are improperly performed, by us or the travel service suppliers, and this has affected the enjoyment of your travel arrangements, you may be entitled to an appropriate price reduction or compensation or both. We will not be liable where any failure to perform or improper performance of the travel services is due to: you or any member of your party; or a third party unconnected with the provision of the travel services in the package and is unforeseeable or unavoidable; or Unavoidable and Extraordinary Circumstances.

Except in cases involving death, injury or illness, the liability of Saga and any company within the Saga group of companies (including its employees, agents and subcontractors) shall be limited to a maximum of three times the cost of your travel arrangements. Our liability will also be limited in accordance with and/or in an identical manner to: (a) the contractual terms of the companies that provide the travel services that make up your package. These terms are incorporated into this booking; and

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(b) any relevant international convention, for example the Montreal Convention in respect of travel by air, the Athens Convention in respect of travel by sea, the Berne Convention in respect of travel by rail and the Paris Convention in respect of the provision of accommodation, which limit the amount of and conditions under which compensation can be claimed for death, injury, delay to passengers and loss, damage and delay to luggage. We are to be regarded as having all benefit of any limitation of the extent of or the conditions under which compensation is to be paid under these or any conventions.

Copies of the travel service contractual terms, or the international conventions, shall be provided on request.

Under EU law (Regulation 261/2004) you have rights in some circumstances to refunds and/or compensation from your airline in cases of denied boarding, cancellation or delay to flights. Full details will be publicised at EU airports and available from airlines. If you are unhappy with your airline’s response, you may complain to the Civil Aviation Authority (telephone 020 7453 6888 or visit www.caa.co.uk/ passengers. Please note that reimbursement in such cases will not automatically entitle you to a refund of your holiday cost from us. Your right to a refund and/or compensation from us is set out in these booking conditions. If any payments to you are due from us, any payment made to you by the airline or any other service provider will be deducted.

You agree to assign to Saga any rights that you may have against a third party or person which have caused or contributed to our legal liability to you or which result in us incurring costs on your behalf. You agree that you will provide us and/or our insurers with all reasonable assistance to pursue a claim against any third party or person.

If it is impossible to ensure your return as scheduled due to Unavoidable and Extraordinary Circumstances, we will bear the cost of necessary accommodation, if possible of equivalent category, for a maximum of three nights. The limit doesn’t apply to persons with reduced mobility and any person accompanying them, pregnant women and unaccompanied minors, or persons in need of specific medical assistance, provided that you notified us of these needs at least 48 hours before the start of your holiday.

Note: this entire section 13 does not apply to any separate contracts that you may enter into whilst on holiday (for example, for excursions, entertainment, amenities, activities (including Holiday Experience activities) and other tours).

14. Your responsibility Saga is committed to promoting equality and diversity, and kindly requests your co-operation and consideration for others while on holiday. Verbally abusive or offensive language or behaviour directed towards anyone, including guests and crew, is not permitted. Saga reserves the right to curtail your holiday if, in our view, your conduct or behaviour, or that of a member of your party, is disruptive, dangerous, antisocial, or otherwise unacceptable. In such an event, no compensation or refund will be payable and you will be liable to pay any additional expenses reasonably incurred in arranging the curtailment. In addition, you must comply with the terms and conditions of the third party suppliers of any travel services. Failure by you to observe such terms and conditions which are incorporated into this contract and available upon request may affect any compensation or liability we may have towards you.

Medical information: You are responsible for ensuring that any existing medical conditions, disabilities or mobility restrictions affecting you or a member of your party are declared to us before you book or, if newly diagnosed, as soon as possible and no later than 48 hours before your date of departure.

If there is any change in the above circumstances for you or a member of your party, or you or a member of your party develops a new medical condition, please call us to see if we can continue to offer the optional insurance and if the holiday is still suitable. The insurance company will not accept a claim as valid if you do not do this.

In addition, there are other instances where cover is not available under the Medical Expenses or Curtailment sections of our Saga Travel Insurance Policy Booklet. These include where the person(s) making the claim: • does not follow the advice of a medical practitioner • is travelling to get medical treatment abroad • has been given a terminal prognosis by a medical practitioner • is expected to give birth within 12 weeks (16 weeks in the case of a multiple pregnancy) of arrival home.

The Policy Booklet contains full details of the medical cover provided along with the terms and exclusions.

We recommend that you read it carefully. Please note: Regardless of whether you take out the optional travel insurance, for cruises, women who are up to 24 weeks pregnant at the end of the holiday are required to provide a medical certificate of fitness to travel. We cannot carry passengers who will be 24 weeks or more pregnant at the end of the holiday. We reserve the right to request a medical certificate at any stage of pregnancy and to refuse travel

if we and/or the Master of the ship are not satisfied that you will be safe during your holiday. The doctors aboard the ships may not be qualified to deliver babies on board, or to offer pre or postnatal treatment, and no responsibility is accepted by Saga in respect of the ability to provide such services or equipment. For air travel, you are subject to the terms and conditions of your airline, who will have its own policies. Please let us know if you are pregnant or become pregnant prior to departure. Please also refer to Mobility and Assistance in section 19.

15. ABTA ST&H Limited and Saga Cruises Limited are Members of ABTA, with membership numbers W8164 and W8179 respectively. 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. You can also access the European Commission Online Dispute (ODR) Resolution platform at http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr/. This ODR platform is a means of notifying us of your complaint; it will not determine how your complaint should be resolved.

16. If you have a complaint We aim to provide you with an enjoyable and relaxing holiday.

In the unlikely event that you have a complaint about any of the services included in your holiday, it is imperative that you report it to our representative or locally appointed agent or hotel director or our duty officer by calling 01303 771999 or emailing duty.officer@saga.co.uk as soon as possible to give them the best opportunity to resolve any issues in resort. If it is not resolved locally, please follow this up within 28 days of your return home by writing to our Customer Relations Department at Saga Holidays, Enbrook Park, Folkestone, Kent CT20 3SE. Alternatively, e-mail us at: customer. relations@saga.co.uk or call 01303 774122. Please keep your letter concise and to the point and give your holiday reference number and all other relevant information. If you fail to follow the requirement to report your complaint in resort, we will have been deprived of the opportunity to investigate and rectify it and this may affect your rights under this booking. Please also see clause 15 above on ABTA.

17. Additional assistance If you’re in difficulty whilst on holiday and ask us to help we will provide appropriate assistance, in particular by providing information on health services, local authorities and consular assistance; and helping you to find alternative arrangements and any necessary phone calls/emails. You must pay any costs we incur, if the difficulty is your fault.

18. Data protection Any personal data you provide will be held securely and for the purpose you have provided it, in accordance with data protection legislation. We may need to disclose personal data to a third party including outside the European Economic Area (EEA) for the purpose of providing your holiday. In addition, your data may be disclosed to regulatory bodies or public authorities, such as customs or immigration, for the purposes of monitoring and/or enforcing compliance with any regulatory rules/codes; and it may be used for marketing, offering renewals, research and statistical purposes and crime prevention. Where you provide information about another person, we accept it on the basis that you have their permission to give us access to their personal data (including special category personal data) and that you have told them who we are and what we will use their data for, as set out above.

If Saga has obtained your permission to do so, they will also contact you by post, telephone, email or other means to tell you about offers, products and services that may be of interest to you. At any time you can opt out of receiving such information, revise the products you would like to hear about or change the method they use to communicate with you. You can update these preferences by calling 0800 092 3665. For further information about how the Saga Group uses your personal information, please visit saga. co.uk/privacy-policy or contact the Saga Group Data Protection Officer by email: data.protection@saga.co.uk or post: The Saga Building, Enbrook Park, Sandgate, Folkestone, Kent CT20 3SE.

19. Holiday information Passports: You will need a valid passport for all overseas holidays featured. As requirements vary and can change without notice, we strongly advise you to ensure that your passport is valid for at least six months after the end of your holiday. We recommend that you have at least three blank pages in your passport to cover potential immigration formalities, which may be required in some countries.

We recommend that you also take your passport for identification purposes when taking domestic flights.

Visas: If you are a full British citizen resident in the UK, for the majority of destinations, if required, Saga will obtain your visa or tourist card free of charge (postage is not included). We will advise you at the time of booking where you are responsible for obtaining your own visa. For Chinese visas, Saga will send you the paperwork and you will be responsible for purchasing your visa. If you are aged 71 or over at the time of application, you can purchase your visa online. If you are aged 70 or under, you will need to purchase your visa at a Chinese visa centre. For Russian visas, Saga will obtain the paperwork and you will be responsible for purchasing the visa at the Russian visa centre. Should you be unable to obtain a visa for whatever reason and as a result are unable to travel, our usual cancellation fees apply. An application pack will be sent to you approximately 60 days before you travel (90 days for Russia). In order to obtain your visa, it is important that we receive your passport and any applicable documentation in good time before your holiday starts. If you return these documents late, you may incur an additional charge. For passengers cruising into Libya, a group visa will be issued on arrival in Libya for all holders of UK passports, allowing you to go ashore independently and on an organised shore excursion. Passengers holding a US or Swiss passport will not be able to enter Libya. Passports must be valid for at least six months and must not contain evidence of a visit to Israel. For passengers cruising into Algeria, a group visa will be issued prior to arrival for all holders of UK passports, allowing you to go ashore on an organised excursion only. Because of this, all Algerian excursions must be pre-booked. Passports must be valid for at least six months and must not contain evidence of a visit to Israel. It may be necessary for you to arrange your own individual visas for independent travel in some ports.

For further information about passports and Saga’s visa service, call Saga on 0800 525 290 or email visa@saga. co.uk. If you are telephoning from outside the UK, please call +44 (0)1303 771138 (please note that this is not a freephone number). If you are not a full British citizen resident in the UK, you must confirm your nationality or status at the time of booking. Your specific passport and visa requirements, and other immigration requirements are your responsibility and you should confirm these with the relevant Embassies and/or Consulates. We do not accept any responsibility if you cannot travel because you have not complied with any passport, visa or immigration requirements.

Optional Activities: Any optional activities including, but not limited to, excursions, entertainment, amenities, activities (including Holiday Experience activities) and other tours (‘Optional Activities’) that you may choose to book or pay for whilst you are on holiday are not part of your package holiday provided by us. For all Optional Activities, your contract will be with the operator/supplier of the Optional Activity and not with us. We are not responsible for the provision of the Optional Activity or for anything that happens during the course of its provision by the operator/supplier. Full details of the Optional Activities available will be provided in the itinerary sent to you before you travel. Details will also be available to you in resort. We cannot guarantee that the Optional Activities will be available during your holiday and they will only operate if a sufficient number of people wish to take part. Optional Activities are sold subject to the laws and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the country or state where purchased. We have included them in brochures and on the website to illustrate your choice, not as a recommendation to take part. If you intend to take part in any Optional Activities, please check your insurance policy to ensure that you are covered for anything that may be considered hazardous. If you are in any doubt, you should contact your insurer. Please also note that any medical services on board our cruises are similarly provided by independent contractors, which do not form part of the holiday package and for which we cannot accept any responsibility.

Cabins – inside/outside guarantees: With these special offer fares, you are guaranteed the minimum grade of cabin shown in the brochure, just not the specific cabin. This will be allocated to you later on, sometimes as you embark the ship. If you choose not to accept your allocated cabin, which could be located anywhere on the ship, this is treated as a cancellation (see section 7). There is the chance you may be upgraded, although this is subject to cabin availability and in no way forms part of this offer. Note that twin cabins may have two single beds or a double bed.

Mobility and assistance: Our ships have a limited number of cabins adapted for use by those with restricted mobility and we are limited as to the number of disabled passengers or passengers with reduced mobility that we can carry.

We reserve the right to refuse the carriage of any person if carrying such a passenger would put us in breach of any applicable safety requirement or law. We also reserve the right to refuse carriage if the design of the vessel and/or the port infrastructure and equipment would make carriage unsafe or not operationally feasible. We reserve the right to require that a disabled passenger or a passenger of reduced mobility is accompanied by another fare paying person capable of providing assistance to ensure compliance with any applicable safety requirement or law or if the design of the vessel and/or the port infrastructure and equipment means that a disabled passenger or person of reduced mobility cannot be carried in a safe or operationally feasible manner without the assistance of another person. Please advise us at the time of booking if you or any member of your party has reduced mobility, requires a specially adapted cabin or would require assistance in an emergency, or as soon as possible before departure should there be a change in circumstances. This is essential for travel by sea or inland waterways, as a risk assessment may need to be carried out prior to your departure. If you do not inform us of such a condition we will not be liable if an airline or cruise line refuses to accept you or any member of your party as a passenger. In the same respect, for land based holidays we need to be made aware of any special requirements that may affect your holiday as our representatives will only be able to provide support in an emergency. Under European law if you are disabled or have difficulty moving around, you can receive assistance when you fly. This free service is available to anyone with mobility problems, for example, because of your disability, age or a temporary injury. To take full advantage of the service you need to book at least 48 hours in advance of your flight. Please contact us as soon as possible prior to your departure. You can also visit our website at saga.co.uk. Please note that personal daily care cannot be provided by any member of the ship’s staff.

Health formalities: We will advise you with your holiday confirmation of any vaccinations that are required as a condition of entry to the country(ies) that you are visiting.

We recommend that you consult your doctor at least 12 weeks before departure, and they will advise you about any other vaccinations required. You may wish to refer to government health advice for your destination at fco.gov.uk/ en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/ or call the 24-hour phone line 0845 850 2829 – calls cost 4p per minute with BT; other network prices may vary. Please note: In the interests of the health and safety of fellow passengers, it is a condition of travel that passengers must use the hand sanitisers provided when embarking and disembarking our ships.

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Some destinations can suffer extreme weather conditions.

Saga cannot accept responsibility for any connecting travel you purchase independently.

Direct flights are not necessarily non-stop and may have to make an intermediate stop en route.

Where a meal or snack is included on your flight, this is provided by the airline on a complimentary basis and has no cash value. Should the airline not offer this service for whatever reason, or your flight is amended to an airline which does not give refreshments, no refund shall be made.

Banned or restricted air carriers: Regulation (EC) No. 2111/2005 came into force in January 2006, establishing a Community list of air carriers subject to an operating ban within the Community. The list is available at https:// ec.europa.eu/transport/modes/air/safety/air-ban.

We want all of our customers to be comfortable and relaxed while travelling by coach. For this reason, we do not allow smoking, pets or personal audio equipment on coach journeys.

We cannot guarantee the class of your rail travel. We will notify you if your preference is unavailable for all or part of your journey and explain your options.

In respect of VIP door-to-door service transfers, customers may have to share use of the vehicle with customers on different bookings save where the booked service is private.

Where possible, Saga may facilitate pre-booking of seats and other ancillary items where offered by our transport suppliers. This may be subject to transport supplier charges and Saga administrative charges. Actual seat numbers booked by us cannot be guaranteed as there may be changes for airline operational, safety or security reasons. However, the airline will, where possible,

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We cannot accept responsibility for any purchases made on holiday, either individually or when taking part on a tour or excursion. A recommendation to visit a venue is not a recommendation to purchase and the customer does this at their own risk.

Ships’ cabins can vary in size within the same grade.

We cannot guarantee the composition of your cabin.

It may contain foldaway beds, upper and lower berths, sofa beds or permanent beds. Sea view cabins can be restricted by lifeboats and deadlights, and some inward facing cabins have no porthole. Your cabin may be affected by vibration and mechanical noises.

In the interests of safety and the well-being of our customers, the Masters (and Saga Cruises Limited) shall have absolute discretion to alter the routing of the cruises at any time and for any reason.

The safe navigation of the ship is paramount and circumstances where the route may be changed include, but are not limited to, Unavoidable and Extraordinary Circumstances .

All ships featured are measured by the gross registered tonnage. This is not the weight of the ship but the total volume of all permanently enclosed spaces The currency used on board cruise ships will depend on the ship’s nationality. Many ships operate a ‘cashless’ system whereby you sign for all purchases which are then charged to your cabin. You settle up at the end of your cruise and can pay by credit card, cash or travellers cheque.

Cruise escorts will only be available if a minimum number of passengers is achieved.

Unless otherwise stated, there will be an extra charge for optional facilities, such as sports facilities, bars and Internet facilities. We cannot guarantee special requests that may also be subject to an additional charge.

Don’t forget to check that you have all your belongings before returning home. If necessary and if requested, we will do what we can to return any lost items, but please be aware that restrictions apply and there will be a cost for this service. Details can be obtained from our after-sales team.

Please note, hotels reserve the right to change the delivery of their meal services, without notice. Where we refer in our brochure to buffet meal service or waiter meal service, this was correct at the time of publication.

Due to local conditions in some ports, we may be unable to use the most accessible gangway. Passengers may be required to negotiate a steep gangway and/or steps. For customers who are unable to walk unaided or require a wheelchair/scooter, it may be necessary to remain on board.

If you have any special difficulties or needs, such as a particular diet, you must notify Saga on 0800 373 034.

21. Travel Agents When you buy a flight-based holiday, all monies you pay to the travel agent are held by him on behalf of and for the benefit of the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust at all times.

This is subject to the agent’s obligation to pay it to us for so long as we do not fail. If we fail, any money held at that time by the agent, or subsequently accepted from you by him, is and continues to be held on behalf of and for the benefit of the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust without any obligation to pay that money to us. When you buy a holiday not including a flight, all monies you pay to the travel agent are held by him on our behalf at all times.

22. Brexit Please be aware that some travel services could be affected as a result of the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union. Examples of this could include the inability of airlines to operate flights (including the loss or restriction of rights in respect of transit, air traffic or entry into an airspace), an unavailability of some flight routes, changes to the visa requirements of British citizens and limited or no access to certain airports and ports. If we become aware of any confirmed bookings that will be affected, we will let customers know as soon as possible. However, as this situation is extraordinary and outside of our control, we would treat any such changes or cancellations as being due to Unavoidable and Extraordinary Circumstances. Please note that we do not accept any responsibility or liability for any consequential loss or expenses customers may incur in these circumstances. We strongly encourage customers to take out travel insurance to cover consequential losses and expenses.

Saga Holidays is a trading name of ST&H Ltd (registration no. 2174052). ST&H Ltd and Saga Cruises Ltd (registration no. 3267858) are subsidiaries of ST&H Group Ltd (registration no.

0720588). All three companies are registered in England and Wales. Registered Office: Enbrook Park, Sandgate, Folkestone, Kent CT20 3SE. With respect to general insurance products sold in the UK, Saga Cruises Ltd and ST&H Ltd are appointed representatives of Saga Services Ltd (company no. 732602) which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

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A FEW OTHER DETAILS All reservations are subject to Saga’s booking conditions which will be sent to you with your holiday confirmation and are available in advance upon request by visiting our website travel.saga.co.uk.

A note about pricing On our river cruises we set aside a number of cabins on each cruise at discounted fares. These cabins are sold on first come first served basis and as the cabins are sold, the discount may be reduced. Our price panels clearly show the full cruise price, along with the current discounted fare. Please note during busy booking periods, the early booking discount can reduce rapidly, and although price panels were correct at the time of going to press we cannot guarantee that the discounted fares shown will still be available when you book. You will be advised of the latest price at the time of booking.

A note about special offers The offers in this brochure supersede any previously advertised offers and cannot be combined. Saga reserves the right to reduce, withdraw or extend offers at any time.

Insurance policy Because it’s important to be adequately insured when you travel abroad, we offer optional comprehensive travel insurance, underwritten by Great Lakes Insurance SE, UK Branch, and additional cancellation rights with all our overseas holidays. If you are suffering from, or in the last 12 months have suffered from, an illness that has required treatment from a doctor, you must advise us, and we’ll confirm whether you can be covered under this insurance. A full summary of the optional travel insurance will be provided with your booking confirmation. Cover is available to UK residents only and subject to medical screening. Terms and conditions apply. If you have your own insurance, we will offer you the holiday at a lower price.

Changes to the itinerary Some itineraries also operate in reverse order. Where this is the case we indicate it on the holiday pages and our Travel Consultants will be able to give you further details. As you would expect, the excursions and entertainment are an example of what may be available and are subject to demand – your Cruise Host or Assistant will give you full details during your cruise. The weather can affect river levels and sometimes this impacts on an itinerary.

In the unlikely event of this happening we will do our utmost to ensure the cruise remains as close to its original itinerary as possible or we will offer a suitable alternative if necessary. It is also sometimes necessary to close the outside deck when cruising through sections of river with very low bridges for safety reasons.

Transfers On some occasions, due to the location of the river ports to the airports, a longer coach transfer is necessary.

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A note about berthing At some of the more popular ports you may find your ship berths alongside other river cruise ships, which means the views from the windows can become obscured and you may have to walk through other ships to reach the riverbank. On rare occasions the berth will be located on the outskirts of town, a decision which is beyond our control and often made by the river authorities at that port.

Quality grading you can trust Quality ratings vary considerably from country to country, so we apply our own reliable ! ratings, based on the variety of food, facilities and standard of cabins, with !!!!! representing the finest. ! ratings are highlighted on each cruise page. Similarly, we give hotel accommodation our Q rating, with QQQQQ representing the finest.

Free Wi-Fi on selected ships Free Wi-Fi is included on all vessels except the MS Surikov and Dnieper Princess. However, the signal can be intermittent due to the moving nature of the ships, and there may be times when it is not available. In some cases the Wi-Fi signal is only available in the public areas of the ship and not in your cabin.

A note about unassigned cabins Our unassigned cabins can be a fantastic way to save money if you do not have a preference for a particular cabin number. You are guaranteed the minimum grade of accommodation on the ship, but your allocated cabin could be located anywhere on the ship.

We may be unable to advise you of your cabin number and location on the ship until your arrival onboard.

There is a chance you may be upgraded, but this is subject to availability. If you choose not to accept your allocated cabin, this will be treated as a cancellation and cancellation charges will apply. In such circumstances, if you have already arrived at the ship, you will not be entitled to a refund and you will be responsible for your return travel home.

Animal welfare We strongly believe animals should be treated fairly within the tourism industry. As ABTA members, we have a duty of care to ensure that the excursions we offer to our customers meet the Animal Welfare guidelines supplied by ABTA. These guidelines include not supporting activities that involve unnatural behaviour, or those that could be perceived as unacceptable or discouraged practices. We regularly review on-going excursions that involve animals, along with any feedback from customers and outside sources.

Distances and times Please be aware that distances and timings provided in our holiday information are approximate and should be used as a guide.

On river cruise departures which are exclusive to Saga guests, the group size will generally be between about 40 and 170 guests depending on the size of the ship. On river cruise departures where Saga guests will be travelling with other guests, the group size could vary from very low numbers up to about 170 guests depending on the size of the ship and the itinerary.

Please note: The excursions we include as part of your holiday will be operated in English – either by an English-speaking guide or, where necessary, through headsets.

The Saga Price Promise Early bookers will never lose out! Not only are you assured the holiday of your choice but if we reduce our brochure price after you have booked, we’ll work out the difference and give you your money back.

Love your holiday, or your money back Only applicable on holidays of 7 nights or more. Not available on Saga UK holidays, Saga Ocean Cruises or Third Party branded holidays or cruises. For Saga Ocean Cruises the ‘Love it First Time’ guarantee applies.

To take advantage of the Guarantee you must state your intention to do so to the Saga Host within the first 48 hours of your holiday.

The Saga Host will endeavour to resolve any issues within 24 hours. If a solution cannot be agreed, Saga will arrange and cover the costs of your return transport to the location where your Saga holiday arrangements commenced (such arrangements to be determined by Saga at its sole discretion), and refund you the amount that you have paid Saga for your holiday. We will not refund any costs you have incurred for items not purchased directly through Saga, such as overnight accommodation or third-party insurance.

The Guarantee does not affect Saga’s standard booking conditions or pre-departure cancellation policy. Please note that this offer does not apply if you wish to return home as a result of a Force Majeure event (as defined in Saga’s standard booking conditions).

Your VIP door-to-door travel service – included on all river cruises Our complimentary travel package includes a return chauffeur service from your home to your international airport, return chauffeur service to your local airport for an included domestic flight to your main departure airport, return chauffeur service to your UK departure point (such as a Eurostar or ferry terminal), standard class rail travel from your local station to your departure airport, or complimentary parking at the airport if you’d prefer to drive yourself. Included economy class domestic flights are subject to availability in our designated booking class. If this is not available at the time of booking, we’ll advise you of the additional flight supplement.

Depending on the time of your domestic or international flight you may need overnight accommodation, which will be at your own additional cost. Our VIP door-to-door travel service is available to anyone in mainland England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Wight and Channel Islands. We’re not currently able to offer the service to those in the Scottish islands, Isle of Man, Sark or the Isles of Scilly. Saga reserves the right to select the most appropriate form of transport and/or domestic airport for your journey. You could be sharing the journey with up to three (or very occasionally five) other Saga passengers in one of our larger MPVs. Alternatively, you can choose to have the vehicle for just you and your travelling companions at a price of £1.85 a mile. The right to refuse the chauffeur service is at our discretion. The VIP door-to-door travel service operates in the UK only.

Please visit saga.co.uk/vip

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