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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 pages 144-149 for details No fly option
SPIRIT OF THE RHINE THE RHINE AND HER TRIBUTARIES
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.
