Reflections of the Rhine and Main Spirit of the Danube

7 nightsFULL BOARDfrom £1799

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

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

aboard Spirit of the Danube – see pages 144-149 for details

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. 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.

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, Roscof.

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.

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.

selected cabin grades FREE CABIN UPGRADE worth up to £300^

Bamberg’s historic Town Hall

Enjoy time in pretty Koblenz

Experience the canal culture of Amsterdam

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.

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS

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

Amsterdam

NETHERLANDS

Rhine

Cologne

GERMANY

Koblenz Rüdesheim Wurzburg Main

Miltenberg Nuremburg Bamberg

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 (Forward - C) 2449 2249 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 Sole occupancy (B) 3349 3149* Upper Deck, French Balcony Sole occupancy (A) 3599 3149^* 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. 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.