RHINE NOVEMBER 2018
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Join our Theatrical Adventures "Voyage of Musical Discovery”. It is a journey that has been specially developed for fans of Gilbert and Sullivan, Opera, Operetta and Musical Theatre. This eight day, seven night cruise up the magical River Rhine is aboard the outstanding premium class "Elegant Lady.” All 64 cabins overlook the river and are located on the main and upper decks. They are equipped with individually adjustable air conditioning, telephone, shower, toilet, TV, safe box with Internet connection available. You will love the restaurant with its 128 table settings for four or six passengers. There is a panoramic bar on the bow of the ship, a library, shop and fitness equipment and an elevator to take guests to the sundeck. And remember this is our own exclusive vessel. It is a holiday for people just like you and me. People who enjoy music – singing or listening. The sightseeing is spectacular and so too the culinary delights that await.
This holiday is fully ATOL protected and we can organise the best flights for guests travelling from the United Kingdom including home-to-airport pick-up to save you time. If you pay your deposit by December 20 you will enjoy an amazing £100 discount per twin cabin.
THE ELEGANT LADY MS Elegant Lady is a stylish and comfortable sister ship to the Ariana. Bulgarian-flagged (owned by Dunav Tours) it takes its guests to the most beautiful places on the Rhine and Moselle rivers and helps passengers forget their everyday life. The restaurant pampers with delicious international cuisine and Bulgarian specialties. The sun deck with a conservatory and panoramic bar has comfortable seating furniture to rest and enjoy the passing scenery. The spacious observation room guarantees an unobstructed view of the cities and landscapes that make this one of the most memorable of cruises. The small library with a fireplace, a station with free coffee and tea, an on-site shop with selection of souvenirs, as well as wireless internet access, complete the offer for relaxing hours onboard ms Elegant Lady. All 64 outside staterooms are elegantly furnished and bright and spacy (14 m2 ), offering TV, telephone, shower/WC, safe, hairdryer, and individually controlled air conditioning. The upper deck cabins have French balconies. There is a lift between decks.
SO MUCH IS INCLUDED • Optional pre-cruise accommodation in Amsterdam • 8-days on board in a river-view stateroom • 7 magnificent buffet breakfasts • 6 four course lunches • 7 five course dinners (including gala dinner) • 6 afternoon coffee/tea with pastries • 7 midnight snacks • 24 hour tea and coffee • House wine, draught beer, soft drinks and water served during lunch and dinner. • Four exclusive concerts from our international entertainers • Four hour long music rehearsals for interested passengers • Semi-staged performance of “Pirates of Penzance.” • Crew gratuities and tips • 5 Excursions
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ITINERARY Thursday November 15th You can fly or travel by Eurostar to join our Theatrical Adventure “Voyage of Musical Discovery…” in Amsterdam. We set sail at 4pm. Friday November 16th Arrive Düsseldorf at 10.00am for a tour of this lifestyle metropolis on the Rhine boasting dozens of museums and art galleries. Departs 5pm. Saturday November 17th The 2000 year old town of KOBLENZ is in Germany’s most beautiful “corner”, situated in the picturesque landscape of the Rhine and Moselle. On then to the dramatic RHINE GORGE, the most beautiful stretch of river. Here, ancient castles stand sentry on lofty cliffs rising 400 feet above the waters. Cruise past the legendary rock of the Lorelei. Arrive in Rüdesheim. Visit the amazing “Siegfried Mechanical Music Instruments Museum.” It really is worth the visit. We depart after midnight Sunday November 18th Arrive in Speyer in full view of the imposing Romanesque cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built in the 11th century. The resting place of eight German monarchs. Monday November 19th Situated on the border of France and Germany, Strasbourg is the seat of the Council of Europe and European Parliament. Your guided tour visits the Gothic Cathedral as well as the magical La Petite France. Tuesday November 20th Worms is locked in a 3-way battle with the cities of Cologne and Trier for the title of Oldest City in Germany. Next stop is MAINZ, with “civilized” origins dating back to around 38 BC. After lunch, travel to Heidelberg, home to the oldest university in Germany. Visit the imposing ruins of HEIDELBERG CASTLE, towering magnificently over the city and among the most important Renaissance structures north of the Alps. Wednesday November 21st Cologne straddles both sides of the Rhine, and is known for its soaring, twin-steepled gothic cathedral whose construction began in 1248 and was only completed in 1880. The Old Town abounds with cafés, shops, and taverns. Tuesday November 13th Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning back in Amsterdam. Then it is time to transfer back to the airport or your Eurostar connection home at the end of another fantastic Theatrical Adventure.
THE COST
Cost per person Twin cabin top deck £1450; Twin cabin lower deck £1350. Single cabin lower deck £1350.
REMEMBER - BOOK A TWIN CABIN BEFORE DECEMBER 20th AND ENJOY £100 DISCOUNT PER CABIN.
THE RHINE The Rhine is one of the longest and most important rivers in Europe. It runs for over 766 miles from its source in the Swiss Alps (in Switzerland), issuing from the Rheinwaldhorn Glacier 3,353m above sea level. Although it begins as a small stream it soon gathers speed and volume on its way to Lake Constance, a source of drinking water for large parts of southern Germany. As it continues on its way to the North sea, the Rhine flows over the famous Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen and through the industrial town of Basel. There it becomes a major transport route through Europe; transporting goods and raw materials by ship. It is now a wide river. As the Rhine enters Germany it becomes the border between Germany and France. Through the Rhine Gorge the landscape changes again as the river narrows to form a steep sided-valley filled with vineyards and castles overlooking the river. Finally the Rhine reaches the Netherlands , a completely flat country, where it joins several other rivers on its final journey to Rotterdam and the sea.
THE WEATHER Good News - The Rheingau (Rhine river valley) is the second warmest place in Germany. In fact October leading into November can be one of the most agreeable months of the year with many sunny days and little rain.
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