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Book a river cruise in our January Sale and set sail on Europe’s most picturesque waterways from as little as £1,595 per person with guaranteed savings of £1,000 per couple on every 2015 river cruise.

EXTRA DATES & AVAILABILITY ADDED DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND Due to exceptional demand, we’re delighted to announce that we have launched extra dates on our Danube Delights and Splendours of Europe cruises for May, June, July and August 2015.

NEW RHINE-MAIN DISCOVERY CRUISE LAUNCHED Many of our 2015 river cruises have already sold out, that’s why we’re delighted to announce the launch of The Rhine-Main Discovery cruise, a brand new 8-day cruise from Nuremberg to Amsterdam.

BOOK WITH A LOW DEPOSIT OF £250 PER PERSON When you book before 30th January 2015, you can book with a limited time low deposit of £250 per person. Just another thoughtful touch to help make your cruising experience even more stress-free.

Terms & Conditions: All river cruises and January Sale prices are subject to availability. Prices/discounts shown are correct at the time of going to print (December 2014) and are per person sharing a twin cabin (excluding ES Single Stateroom - please call for details of single supplements). Prices/discounts are valid for new bookings made between the 27th December 2014 and 30th January 2015. A low deposit of £250 is available for bookings made by 30th January 2015, with full payment required 90 days before departure. A 1.5% credit card charge will apply. Flights are subject to availability and may incur a supplement.

For full Itineraries and inclusions and booking conditions, please refer to our 2015 brochure or visit our website, www.emeraldwaterways.co.uk.

Special offer available until 1st December 2014 - call us FREE on 0808 102 1314

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Our award-winning ‘Star-Ships’ set a new standard in river cruising with innovations designed solely to give you the best holiday possible. Add in our exceptional value, where so much more is included, and our hand-crafted itineraries taking in Europe’s picturesque waterways and historical towns and cities; and you see what makes Emerald Waterways different from any other river cruise company.

SO MUCH MORE INCLUDED: Return flights from a choice of 5 UK airports All meals at Reflections Restaurant Al-fresco dining on The Terrace On-board heated pool and cinema Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner Unlimited tea and coffee Bottled water in your cabin (restocked daily) Shore excursions almost every day Extra special experiences with EmeraldPLUS Complimentary WiFi on-board All port charges & airport taxes All tips, saving you up to £440 per couple

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PREFER NOT TO FLY? So if you’d prefer not to take to the skies before your next cruise, we can make alternative arrangements just for you.

Travel on the Eurostar and rail is available for an additional £49 per person return on the following cruises: 8 day Jewels of the Rhine (page 9), 12 day Magical Rhine and Moselle (page 21) and 8 day Netherlands and the Beauty of Belgium (page 29).

To find out more visit RiverVoyages.com

TAKE A DIP IN THE POOL Unlike any other on Europe’s rivers, our brand new ships boast a heated pool complete with a retractable roof – the perfect place for you to relax with a refreshing drink from the bar.

EXCEPTIONAL EMERALD VALUE With EmeraldPLUS also included, you will take home once in a lifetime experiences such as being welcomed into the home of a local Slovakian family or a guided visit to Reichsburg Castle.

ENJOY A MOVIE OR TWO Book a 2015 Emerald Waterways cruise and you will be one of the first to experience a host of innovations such as the on-board cinema. Grab a bowl of popcorn, relax and watch the show.

DINE AL-FRESCO EVERY DAY The Terrace offers a beautiful setting to enjoy al-fresco dining. For the perfect start to your day you can watch the sun rise with your morning tea or coffee and breakfast.

ENJOY PANORAMIC VIEWS

SPACIOUS SUITES & STATEROOMS

The Emerald Panorama Balcony Suites feature our revolutionary indoor balcony, where at the touch of a button, the upper half of your suite’s window drops down.

For extra luxury, our Owner’s One-bedroom Suites boast a separate bedroom and lounge; walk-in wardrobe; complimentary mini-bar and use of an iPad.

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YOUR ON-BOARD OASIS

Horizon Lounge

Horizon Bar

Owner's One Bedroom Suite

As you sail the rivers of Europe on-board Emerald Waterways revolutionary fleet of ‘Star-Ships’, exploring becomes a journey of laid-back indulgence. The past might reign supreme on the riverbanks, but on-board you’ll be granted access to the sort of cutting-edge facilities and lavish amenities you’d expect to find in a modern hotel.

Our award-winning ‘Star-Ships’ are designed to impress and inspire with every little detail, bringing the highlights of ocean cruising to the beautiful rivers of Europe.

First impressions count, that’s why the ship’s airy reception boasts an impressive three-tiered atrium which opens up at the centre of the vessel, allowing natural light to illuminate the interior. Modern art and elegant furnishings are carefully placed throughout, and after walking through the ambient lounge you’ll find yourself at a chic bar, perfectly placed to look out onto The Terrace.

Upon retreating to your suite, you’ll be greeted by the same balance of innovation and luxury that characterises the public areas, with innovative open-air balconies that drop down to unveil panoramic views at the touch of a button.

Evening Cinema

You'll also find an on-board heated pool that boasts a retractable roof and bar – creating a comfortable oasis for you to relax in, whatever the weather. And on selected evenings, the pool area ingeniously transforms into a cinema showing a collection of classic and contemporary films.

Fitness Area

Reflections Restaurant

Hairdressers

To find out more visit RiverVoyages.com

OUR AWARD-WINNING FLEET Emerald Waterways’ custom-built ‘Star-Ships’ have been named the ‘Best New River Ships’ in the 2014 Cruise Critic Editors’ Picks Awards.

It’s great to be recognised for our efforts in on-board innovation. It’s all part of our dedication to bring the highlights of ocean cruising to the rivers of Europe.

If you can’t wait to get on-board, visit www.emeraldwaterways.co.uk and you can take a virtual 360˚ tour of our Emerald Sky ‘Star-Ship’.

Take a look around at the modern features, light open spaces and airy suites. This tour lets you roam as you please, exploring the wide range of dining areas available to all guests, plus you can view a collection Heated pool

of suites and staterooms, take a look at the Sun Deck and Horizon Bar, and even visit the on-board pool/ cinema area.

For even more information, you’ll find a range of insightful videos on our website that showcase the special service and spectacular on-board innovations enjoyed by all Emerald Waterways’ guests.

What’s more, our brand new 2015 television advert is airing throughout the UK right now!

The Sun Deck

Look out for it on your television!

Emerald Sky

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Zuiderkerk in Amsterdam, Netherlands

Kรถlner Dom Cologne, Germany

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Visit Keukenhof Gardens, Amsterdam

Traditional house in the Black Forest, Germany

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NO FLY OPTION

Jewels of the Rhine 8-days Amsterdam to Basel, now from £1,895 pp Relax as you enjoy the natural beauty and spectacular cultural highlights of Europe’s most picturesque waterway. A river cruise along the Rhine introduces you to historic castles on peaceful riverbanks; landmarks filled with legends; spectacular cities, home to stunning European architecture; and enchanting fairy-tale forests just waiting to be explored. Every stop on your eight day voyage presents the opportunity to gaze back in time to a period of European history, while also experiencing the modern day culture of fabulous cities like Amsterd am and Cologne.

Day 1 UK- Amsterdam

Founded by the Romans, the city is one of Germany’s

Welcome to Amsterdam, a fascinating 700 year old city

largest, oldest and yet most modern cities, largely due to

lined with picturesque canals and filled with world-class

a rebuilding plan post WWII. After lunch on-board your

museums, theatres and cafés. Tonight you’re invited to join

ship, you’ll join your local guide for an included tour of the

your fellow travellers for a fabulous Welcome Dinner. Your

Old Town, with its beautiful squares, historic monuments,

Cruise Director will also hold a port talk to tell you all about

countless characteristic memorials and wells, and of course

the exciting activities you have to look forward to in the

its magnificent World Heritage-listed Gothic cathedral,

days ahead as you sail along the Rhine River.

Kölner Dom.

Included meals: Welcome Dinner.

Once you’ve learnt all about the city, you’ll be left to your

Day 2 Amsterdam

own devices to explore the many shops, museums and galleries - including an interesting Roman artefact museum.

After breakfast you’ll take an included guided walking tour

Or if you’re feeling energetic, why not climb to the top of the

along the cobbled streets of Amsterdam to discover its

Kölner Dom to enjoy spectacular views of the city?

many quaint coffee shops, charming churches and cheese

Included excursions: a guided city tour of Cologne.

shops - not forgetting its intricate maze of picturesque canals. Afterwards, you’ll have free time to explore the

Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

city at your own pace. Home to over 50 world-class

Day 3 Koblenz – Rhine Gorge

museums - including the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh and

Situated at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers,

Stedelijk museums.

today you arrive at the 2,000 year old town of Koblenz.

Or if you’d prefer to relax after your walking tour, you can

Looking out from the ship, you’ll spot your next point of call,

always grab a drink in one of the many quirky cafes. As

the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. Part of the Prussian defences

tonight is your first night sailing, you will enjoy a fantastic

against the French in the 19th century, it was later used as a

Gala Dinner to celebrate.

headquarters for the American military during WWII.

Included excursions: a guided walking tour of Amsterdam.

After exploring the historic fortress you’ll enjoy free time

Included meals: breakfast, lunch and Gala dinner.

to wander through the town and take in the views. In the

Day 3 Cologne

through the spectacular Rhine Gorge. As you cruise, you’ll

Today you’ll cruise along the Rhine River to Cologne.

enjoy photo opportunities at every bend, passing countless

afternoon, you’re in for a picturesque treat as you sail

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Lorelei Rock, Rhine Gorge

castles and vineyards as well as the famous Lorelei Rock, which legend says was haunted by a lovelorn maiden whose singing lured sailors onto the treacherous rocks.

Included excursions: a guided tour of Koblenz.

Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 5 Rüdesheim This morning you’ll visit the wine making town of Rüdesheim, located at the southern entrance to the Leorelei Valley.

Once you’ve enjoyed a stroll through the village, you’ll ride a cable car up to the lookout for impressive views of the surrounding valley and the confluence of the Main River.

Afterwards you’ll board the Winzerexpress mini-train to Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Instrument Museum where you’ll enjoy a guided tour of one of the world’s biggest collections of self-playing musical instruments.

You can spend the rest of the day at your leisure - whether that’s browsing the local shops, or alternatively, you can use your free time to book an optional wine tasting excursion.

Included excursions: a guided tour of Rüdesheim and Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Instrument Museum.

Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 6 Mannheim As you sail today, you’ll continue upstream to the town of Mannheim. The city was a pivotal place during the invasion of Germany by the Allies in WWII, and has long been associated with inventions in industry.

You’ll enjoy free time to explore the town further before later sailing to Speyer, one of Germany’s oldest towns. You can swap your free time today for an optional excursion to the Medieval town of Heidelberg, which includes a visit to its impressive castle.

Cuckoo Clock, Black Forest

Day 7 Black Forest The beautiful Black Forest region of Germany has long been a fairy-tale destination - and you get to spend a full day in this magical place. Your day begins with a visit to Vogtsbauernhof Museum, which is an open air exhibition of 16th century life.

This afternoon you’re invited to experience a typical Gasthof owned by a local family, where you’ll enjoy lunch and a cooking demonstration. After learning how to make the perfect Black Forest Gateau, you’ll have the chance to taste the delicious desert the region’s famous for.

You’ll also have the opportunity to visit Germany’s largest Cuckoo Clock which is a remarkable 12 feet wide, 10 feet high and 3 feet deep. Afterwards you’ll get to experience the power of Germany’s largest waterfall. With a descent of more than 534 feet, Triberg Falls is a landmark in the Black Forest region, with the deep valley at the bottom of the falls forming a basin just wide enough for a small town.

Back on-board your ship this evening you’ll join your Captain and fellow guests for a fabulous Farewell Dinner.

EmeraldPLUS: lunch and cooking demonstration at a family-run Gasthof.

Included excursions: a guided tour of the Black Forest and Vogtsbauerhof Museum.

Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 8 Basel - UK After breakfast with Basel’s riverbanks as your backdrop, you’ll say your goodbyes and disembark your ship to be transferred to Basel airport for your flight home.

Included meals: breakfast.

Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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The Black Forest, Germany

Traditional Dutch clogs

Heidelberg Castle, Mannheim

Amazing Emerald Inclusions Return flights from a choice of 5 UK airports 6 shore excursions, either on foot or by coach - includes visits to 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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A variety of on-board evening entertainment First-class service from English-speaking crew and knowledgeable local guides Complimentary WiFi on-board All port charges, airport taxes & transfers in Europe

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Terms & Conditions: All our river cruises and January Sale prices are subject to availability. Prices/discounts shown are correct at the time of going to print (December 2014) and are per person sharing a twin cabin (excluding ES Single Stateroom - please call for details of single supplements). Prices/discounts are valid for new bookings made between the 27th December 2014 and 30th January 2015. A low deposit of £250 is available for bookings made by 30th January 2015, with full payment required 90 days before departure. A 1.5% credit card charge will apply. Flights are subject to availability and may incur a supplement. For full Itineraries and inclusions and booking conditions, please refer to our 2015 brochure or visit our website, www.emeraldwaterways.co.uk.

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The beautiful city of Regensburg

Old Town Nuremberg, Germany

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Enjoy traditional Hungarian goulash

Bratislava Castle, Slovakia

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Danube Delights 8-days Nuremberg to Budapest, now from £1,695 pp As you cruise along one of Europe’s most romantic rivers, you leave behind busy western life and sail into a world that’s filled with authentic architecture and steeped in tradition. Our 8-day Nuremberg to Budapest cruise takes you on a journey of discovery into ‘Old Europe’, uncovering ancient Abbeys, beautiful palaces, and historic landmarks left in the wake of WWII. An invitation to a homehosted afternoon tea provides a truly authentic insight into Slovakian life and the chance to try traditional fare, while vibrant cities such as Vienna and Budapest fill your European exploration with trips to iconic sights and bustling city streets.

Day 1 UK - Nuremberg

Day 3 Passau

On arrival at the airport in Munich, you’ll be met by a friendly

Situated at the confluence of the rivers Danube, Inn and Ilz, today you’re visiting Passau - the “Three Rivers City”.

On this morning’s walking tour, you’ll stroll through the cobblestone streets and narrow alleys before emerging to find the perfect view of the hilltop Oberhaus Fortress. You’ll then have the chance to appreciate the wonderfully ornate architecture of St. Stephen’s Cathedral which towers.

Emerald Waterways representative and transferred by coach to your deluxe ship in Nuremberg. Here, you’ll have the chance to unpack, relax in your room and explore all of the ship’s fantastic facilities, like the on-board swimming pool and bar, and the spacious Sun Deck which offers brilliant panoramic views of your surroundings. This evening, you have a special invitation to enjoy a Welcome Dinner where you’ll be able to meet other guests, crew and the captain, and acquaint yourself with life on the river.

Included meals: Welcome Dinner.

Day 2 Kelheim - Regensburg This morning’s sailing takes you through the final stretch of the fascinating Main-Danube Canal to Kelheim. As you cruise along the Danube River you’ll reach Regensburg, one of Germany’s best preserved Medieval cities.

On your guided walking tour you’ll have the chance to admire one of the oldest bridges crossing the Danube as well as the city’s architectural highlights. This evening’s on-board entertainment is a traditional Bavarian Oompah Duo, playing a selection of fantastic folk music into the night while you relax with a drink.

EmeraldPLUS: evening entertainment with a traditional Bavarian Oompah Duo. Included excursions: a guided tour of Regensburg.

Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Included excursions: a walking tour of Passau.

Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 4 Melk - Vienna Your tour of Austria’s wine-growing region begins in Melk - a pretty town situated on the south bank of the Danube River.

Here you’ll explore a 900-year old Benedictine Abbey which is located above the town on a splendid rocky outcrop overlooking where the Danube joins the Wachau Valley - an Austrian valley with a picturesque .

EmeraldPLUS: a guided tour of Melk Abbey.

Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 5 Vienna Austria’s vibrant city of Vienna is a fantastic fusion of old and new. As well as being known as ‘The City of Music’ because of its musical legacy, Vienna is also regarded as ‘The City of Dreams’ as it was home to Sigmund Freud the world’s first psychoanalyst. Today, we take you on an icon-filled coach tour along the Ringstrasse where you’ll see Vienna’s world-famous Opera House, Burgtheatre, Town Hall

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Visit Melk Abbey, Austria

Traditional sculptural group of Bratislava Castle

and Hofburg Imperial Palace, before hopping off to explore on foot. This afternoon you’re free to explore the city, which is home to over 27 castles and a record-breaking 150 palaces. And in the evening, you can book an optional trip to watch a Viennese concert.

Included excursions: a sightseeing drive along the Ringstrasse and a walking tour of Vienna.

Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 6 Bratislava Today you’ll experience the bustling pedestrian plazas and stylish street cafés of Bratislava. And for a more profound insight, you’ll be taken on a sightseeing tour of the Old Town - home to a plethora of historical buildings. Afterwards, you’ll enjoy a special home-hosted afternoon tea with a local Slovakian family, providing you with a truly authentic insight into Slovakian culture. This evening, you have an extra special invite to the Captain’s Gala Dinner.

EmeraldPLUS: a home-hosted afternoon tea with a local Slovakian family.

Included excursions: a sightseeing tour of Bratislava.

Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

the mythological bird of the Magyars. The day concludes with an evening cruise along the Danube, where you’ll enjoy a traditional Hungarian Farewell Dinner, complete with folk dancing and music.

Included excursions: a guided tour of Budapest.

Included meals: breakfast, lunch and Farewell Dinner.

Day 8 Budapest - UK After a delicious buffet breakfast to prepare you for the day ahead, it’s time to say your goodbyes to your fellow guests, the crew and your Captain before you’re transferred to the airport and your journey home begins.

Included meals: breakfast.

EXTEND YOUR STAY

Day 7 Budapest For an amazing end to a fantastic holiday, we welcome you to Budapest - Eastern Europe’s liveliest and most cosmopolitan city. Widely known as one of the continent’s most beautiful cities, Budapest is home to many UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Buda Castle Quarter, Andrássy Avenue, Heroes’ Square and the Millennium Underground Railway - the second oldest railway in the world.

Today, your private guided tour takes you past the Royal Palace of Buda - home to the Hungarian National Gallery, Budapest History Museum, the National Library, Lion Courtyard, Matthias Well, and the statue of the Turul Bird;

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Why not extend your stay to 11 days with our Classic Prague and Danube Delights cruise. Begin your holiday with a 3 night stop in Prague before boarding your Emerald Waterways ‘star-ship’, to embark on your Danube Delights river cruise. As part of our January Sale, you can enjoy guaranteed savings of £1,000 per couple on all 2015 departures and travel from as little as £2,395 per person.

To find out more visit RiverVoyages.com

Schönbrunn Palace Vienna, Austria

Wachau Valley, Austria

Austrian National Library and Rider monument, Vienna

Amazing Emerald Inclusions Return travel from the UK Up to 7 shore excursions, including visits to up to 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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* These departures operate in reverse, from Budapest - Nuremberg - Prague. † This departure is a Christmas Markets cruise and features a slightly altered itinerary.

Please visit www.emeraldwaterways.co.uk for more details. ^ This 8-day itinerary has been created by splitting our Splendours of Europe cruise. There may be other guests on-board who will be taking the full 15-day cruise between Amsterdam and Budapest. On split itineraries Welcome & Farewell dinners may not be included.

Terms & Conditions: All our river cruises and January Sale prices are subject to availability. Prices/discounts shown are correct at the time of going to print (December 2014) and are per person sharing a twin cabin (excluding ES Single Stateroom - please call for details of single supplements). Prices/discounts are valid for new bookings made between the 27th December 2014 and 30th January 2015. A low deposit of £250 is available for bookings made by 30th January 2015, with full payment required 90 days before departure. A 1.5% credit card charge will apply. Flights are subject to availability and may incur a supplement. For full Itineraries and inclusions and booking conditions, please refer to our 2015 brochure or visit our website, www.emeraldwaterways.co.uk.

January Sale available until 30th January 2015 – call us FREE on 0800 197 9274

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The Residenz of Würzburg

Cruise through the Rhine Gorge

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Traditional Bavarian Oompah Band

Amsterdam

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Splendours of Europe 15-days Amsterdam to Budapest, now from £1,995 pp In just 15 days, you’ll have the chance to experience many of Europe’s highlights in one seamless journey along the continent’s wonderful waterways. As you sail along the epic Rhine and the fantastic Main and Danube rivers, you’ll weave through the most stunning landscapes sprinkled with charming churches, story-book castles and vine-covered slopes, creating the perfect backdrop for an amazing cruise. Along the way, we take you on a voyage of discovery to a variety of imperial cities including Vienna and Budapest, giving you the opportunity to explore their vibrant cultures.

Day 1 UK - Amsterdam

Mechanical Music Instrument Museum.

You’ll be met on arrival and transferred to your deluxe ship.

As evening falls, you’re invited to meet fellow guests at a Welcome Dinner.

Included excursions: ride the Winzerexpress mini-train and take a guided tour of Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Instrument Museum.

Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Included meals: Welcome Dinner.

Day 2 Amsterdam - Cruising

Day 5 Miltenberg

Today you’ll take to the waters on a glass-top canal boat to explore Amsterdam’s picturesque canals. Charming churches, 16th century merchant houses and the city’s bustling streets glide by, providing an illustrative introduction to the guided walking tour of the city centre to follow.

This morning you’ll be given a demonstration of the traditional glassblowing the region’s famous for as you sail to Miltenberg. Afterwards, you’ll take a walking tour of the rural district, strolling between its half-timbered buildings and past Miltenberg Castle.

EmeraldPLUS: a glass-top canal boat cruise.

Included excursions: a tour of Amsterdam.

Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Included excursions: a guided walking tour of Miltenberg.

Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 3 Cologne On arrival in Cologne, get ready for a guided tour of Germany’s oldest city. You’ll take a step back in time to the Old Town, and the tour concludes with entry to the Kölner Dom - a World Heritage-listed Gothic cathedral.

Day 6 Würzburg Today we take you to the Bishops’ Residenz - one of Germany’s largest and most ornate baroque palaces and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Afterwards, you’ll get to explore Würzburg on a guided walking tour.

Included excursions: a guided city tour of Cologne.

Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Included excursions: a guided trip to Würzburg’s Bishops’ Residenz.

Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 4 Rhine Gorge – Rüdesheim

Day 7 Bamberg

Today you’re cruising the mighty Rhine Gorge. Have your camera ready to capture the stunning scenery as you sail past storybook castles on the valley’s vine-littered banks. In the afternoon you’ll board the Winzerexpress to Siegfried’s

Known as the ‘city of experience’, Bamberg is built on 1,000 years of art and culture. Boasting one of Europe’s largest intact Medieval town centres where stylish shops weave between historical buildings and centuries-old gardens,

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St. Stephen's Catherdral, Vienna

Parliament Building, Ringstrasse, Vienna

creating a truly enchanting place for you to discover.

Day 12 Vienna

Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Austria’s vibrant city of Vienna is a fantastic fusion of old and new. Today, we take you on an icon-filled coach tour along the Ringstrasse where you’ll see Vienna’s world-famous Opera House, Burgtheatre, Town Hall and the Hofburg Imperial Palace.

Day 8 Nuremberg With its colourful past, a sightseeing walking and bus tour of Nuremberg has a lot to offer. Stepping into a world of history, you’ll see the 900-year-old ramparts; the Holy Roman Empire’s Imperial Castle; the Justice Palace where the War Crimes Tribunal sat in 1946; and the Nazi party’s rally grounds.

Included excursions: a sightseeing drive along the Ringstrasse and into Vienna.

Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

EmeraldPLUS: an on-board lecture on the European Union.

Included excursions: a guided tour of Nuremberg.

Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 13 Bratislava

Day 9 Kelheim - Regensburg

EmeraldPLUS: a home-hosted afternoon tea with a local Slovakian family.

You continue cruising along the Danube River you’ll reach Regensburg, one of Germany’s best preserved Medieval cities. This evening’s on-board entertainment is a traditional Bavarian Oompah Duo.

Today you’ll experience the pedestrian plazas, 18th century Rococo buildings and stylish street cafés of Bratislava.

Included excursions: a tour of Bratislava.

Included meals: breakfast, lunch, Captain’s Gala Dinner.

Day 14 Budapest

EmeraldPLUS: evening entertainment with a traditional Bavarian Oompah Duo. Included excursions: a guided tour of Regensburg.

Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

For an amazing end to a fantastic holiday, we welcome you to Budapest for an in-depth guided tour. This evening we bring the waters of Budapest to life with a traditional Hungarian Farewell Dinner, complete with folk dancing and music.

Day 10 Passau

EmeraldPLUS: authentic Hungarian Farewell Dinner with traditional entertainment.

Included excursions: a guided tour of Budapest.

Included meals: breakfast, lunch, Farewell Dinner.

Stroll through the cobblestone streets of Passau to find the perfect view of the hilltop Oberhaus Fortress before admiring the wonderfully ornate architecture of St. Stephen’s Cathedral.

Day 15 Budapest - UK

Included excursions: a guided tour of Passau.

Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

After breakfast, it’s time to say your goodbyes before you’re transferred to the airport.

Day 11 Melk - Vienna

Included meals: breakfast.

Your tour of Austria’s wine-growing region begins in Melk. Here you’ll explore a 900-year old Benedictine Abbey. Later today, you’ll sail through the great Wachau Valley and on to Vienna.

Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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Parliament Building, Budapest

Niederwald Monument, Rudesheim

Nuremberg, Germany

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Terms & Conditions: All of our river cruises and January Sale prices are subject to availability. Prices/discounts shown are correct at the time of going to print (December 2014) and are per person sharing a twin cabin (excluding ES Single Stateroom - please call for details of single supplements). Prices/discounts are valid for new bookings made between the 27th December 2014 and 30th January 2015. A low deposit of £250 is available for bookings made by 30th January 2015, with full payment required 90 days before departure. A 1.5% credit card charge will apply. Flights are subject to availability and may incur a supplement. For full Itineraries and inclusions and booking conditions, please refer to our 2015 brochure or visit our website, www.emeraldwaterways.co.uk.

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Strasbourg, France

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Sample the famous Black Forest Gateau

Black Forest, Germany

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Magical Rhine & Moselle 12-days Basel to Amsterdam, now from £2,995 pp Every holiday is filled with stories to tell, but our 12-day Basel to Amsterdam river cruise is like journeying through a fairy-tale. With a host of majestic cathedrals and castles commanding the landscape, you’ll admire picture-perfect scenery throughout your cruise. The beautiful Black Forest creates the most unbelievable story-book setting, a feeling that’s only enhanced by Le Petit France in Strasbourg – a ‘Chocolate-Box’ town spectacularly filled with cascading canals, lined with traditional half-timbered houses and spotted with pretty souvenir shops.

Day 1 UK - Basel

Day 3 Strasbourg

Welcome to Amsterdam, a fascinating 700 year old city lined with picturesque canals and filled with world-class museums, theatres and cafés.

For your first taste of French hospitality, you’ll start the day with an included city tour of Strasbourg, famous for its beautiful historical centre, the Grande Île, which was the first city centre to ever be classifed entirely as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Tonight you’re invited to join your fellow travellers for a fabulous Welcome Dinner. Your Cruise Director will also hold a port talk to tell you all about the exciting activities you have to look forward to in the days ahead as you sail along the Rhine River.

Included meals: dinner.

Day 2 Black Forest Visit the Vogtsbauernhof Museum, an open air exhibition of 16th century life located between Hausach and Gutach.

You’re also invited to a typical Gasthof, owned by a local family, for lunch and a cooking demonstration and tasting session of the region’s famous Black Forest Gateau.

And you’ll have the chance to visit Germany’s largest cuckoo clock, before journeying into the refreshing sprays of the country’s greatest waterfall.

This evening, you’re invited to enjoy a fabulous Welcome Dinner in the company of fellow guests and crew.

EmeraldPLUS: lunch and cooking demonstration at a family-run Gasthof.

Included excursions: a guided tour of the Black Forest and Vogtsbauerhof Museum.

Included meals: breakfast, a special local lunch and Welcome Dinner.

Included excursions: a city tour of Strasbourg.

Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 4 Mannheim - Mainz This morning you’re free to relax on-board your ship or browse the local boutiques before we sail from Mannheim to Mainz. Once you’ve arrived in Mainz you’ll enjoy a city tour.

Alternatively, you can book a trip to Heidelberg, home to Germany’s oldest university, the Thingstätte - an open-air theatre built by the Nazi regime in 1934, and the Himmelsleiter - a stairway of 1,200 steps winding up 270 metres up to Königstuhl, the King’s Seat located in the Odenwald Mountains.

Included excursions: a guided city tour of Mainz.

Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 5 Mainz - Rhine Gorge After a morning doing as you please, we set sail along the spectacular Rhine Gorge. As you enjoy a delicious lunch, you’ll pass countless castles, never-ending vineyards, the famous Lorelei statue and the Pfalzgrafenstein Castle.

Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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Roman Baths, Trier, Germany

Take an optional tour to Heidelberg

Day 6 Bernkastel

Day 9 Koblenz

After breakfast we sail the winding waters of the Moselle River and through the rolling hills of Western Germany towards Luxembourg. On arrival, you’ll take an included tour of the quaint town of Bernkastel. Here, you’ll learn all about the town’s turbulent history.

This morning we arrive at the 2,000 year old town of Koblenz, which is situated at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. For the rest of the day you’re free to explore the town at your leisure or you can choose to book an optional excursion to - a Medieval castle nestled in the hills above the Moselle River.

EmeraldPLUS: evening entertainment of German folk music.

Included excursions: a guided city tour of Bernkastel.

Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Included excursions: a guided tour of Koblenz.

Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 7 Bernkastel - Trier

Day 10 Cologne

Today we swap the river for the road as we travel by coach to Trier. Here, you’ll take an included guided tour of a city that legend says was founded long before Rome and is still rich with ruins. Spectacular sights include the Porta Nigra Gate, Roman Baths and Roscheider Hof - an open air museum, and Rheinisches Landesmuseum - one of the most important archaeological museums in Germany.

After travelling back to Bernkastel, you’ll enjoy a delicious late lunch on the ship and the afternoon is yours to enjoy as you please.

Today you’ll take a guided tour of Cologne - a city famous for its magnificent UNESCO World Heritage-listed Gothic cathedral. You’ll also have free time to explore the historic centre of the old city. Alternatively, you could always head to one of the many breweries to sample the finest local beverages. Tonight, all guests, crew and the captain will get together for a fantastic Farewell Reception and Dinner.

Included excursions: a guided tour of Trier.

Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 8 Cochem Moving on to the Medieval town of Cochem, you’ll journey to the pivotal bend of the Moselle River. Burrowed in the romantic Moselle Valley and in the shadow of the magical Cochem Castle, you’ll take to the town’s winding cobbled streets for a guided walking tour past quaint cottages, before visiting Reichsburg Castle which dates back more than 1,000 years.

EmeraldPLUS: a walking tour of Cochem.

Included excursions: a walking tour of Cochem.

Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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Included excursions: a guided tour of Cologne.

Included meals: breakfast, lunch and Farewell Dinner.

Day 11 Amsterdam This morning we take you on an included canal cruise on a glass-top boat. Afterwards, you’ll take a walking tour through the centre, past its charming churches, 16th century merchant houses and over 50 world-class museums.

EmeraldPLUS: a canal cruise in a glass-top boat.

Included excursions: a walking tour of Amsterdam.

Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 12 Amsterdam - UK This morning, you’ll enjoy a delicious breakfast on-board your ship to prepare for your journey home.

Included meals: breakfast.

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The Moselle river

Kölner Dom Cathedral, Cologne

Take an optional visit to Burg Eltz, Germany

Amazing Emerald Inclusions Return flights from a choice of 5 UK airports Up to 10 shore excursions, either on foot or by coach - includes visits to 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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Terms & Conditions: All our river cruises and January Sale prices are subject to availability. Prices/discounts shown are correct at the time of going to print (December 2014) and are per person sharing a twin cabin (excluding ES Single Stateroom - please call for details of single supplements). Prices/discounts are valid for new bookings made between the 27th December 2014 and 30th January 2015. A low deposit of £250 is available for bookings made by 30th January 2015, with full payment required 90 days before departure. A 1.5% credit card charge will apply. Flights are subject to availability and may incur a supplement. For full Itineraries and inclusions and booking conditions, please refer to our 2015 brochure or visit our website, www.emeraldwaterways.co.uk.

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Enjoy an enchanting evening cruise along the Danube, Budapest

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The Clock Tower, Petrovaradin Fortress

Kalemegdan Fortress, Belgrade

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Enchantment of Eastern Europe 10-days Budapest to Bucharest, now from £1,995 pp A journey through Eastern Europe showcases a different, yet equally beautiful, kind of experience you’d expect from a river cruise through the continent. Shadows of the past tell tales of strength and resolution in war-torn villages, towns and cities alike. From the damaged architecture that has been preserved in honour and monuments built in memory, to the stories told by local families of life then and now, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of a time before the peace and beauty that now shines through Eastern Europe’s most popular destinations.

Day 1 UK -Budapest Welcome to Budapest! On arrival at the airport, you’ll be met by a friendly Emerald Waterways representative and transferred by coach to your deluxe ship. This evening you’ll enjoy an enchanting night-time cruise along the Danube, passing under the city’s numerous bridges, while enjoying a traditional Hungarian Dinner complete with authentic folk dancing and music.

EmeraldPLUS: traditional Hungarian Welcome Dinner with entertainment.

Included meals: Welcome Dinner.

Day 2 Kalocsa Early this morning you’ll sail out of Budapest towards Kalocsa, one of the oldest towns in Hungary, famous for the production of paprika. Make the most of your time relaxing on-board this morning, because this afternoon you’ll visit the large ranches of a local Puszta Horse Farm. Here you’ll enjoy a performance showcasing the exceptional riding skills of Magyar horseman. This includes a horse parade, followed by a display of exercises that were once practiced for wartime.

Included excursions: visit to a Puszta Horse Farm.

Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 3 Vukovar Today you’ll cruise into the border region of Croatia to Vukovar, a city that was heavily damaged during the Croatian War of Independence at the end of the communist

era. Here in Vukovar you’ll enjoy a different kind of excursion - a more authentic experience - as you meet a local family who will tell you tales of their past and everyday life, and welcome you into their home for a traditional lunch. Back on-board your ship, you can enjoy swapping stories of the day’s events and an evening of relaxing sailing along the river.

EmeraldPLUS: a special home-hosted lunch with a local family.

Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 4 Belgrade Today you’ll explore Serbia’s vibrant capital of Belgrade.

Your guided city tour takes you back in time to discover Belgrade’s turbulent history. You’ll visit Tito’s Memorial which is part of a memorial complex in the grounds of the Museum of Yugoslav History and the impressive Fortress Kalemegdan. You’ll also have the chance to visit St Sava Church which is the world’s largest orthodox cathedral. This afternoon you can book an optional excursion to Novi Sad, Serbia’s second largest city. Here lies the Petrovaradin fortress which provides a home to artists’ studios, a museum and a beautiful view of the city that sits below it.

Included excursions: a guided tour of Belgrade.

Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 5 Iron Gate Relax on-board your deluxe Emerald Waterways ship as you sail through the narrow gorge between the European Alps

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Horses on Puszta Horse Farm

and Carpathian Mountains known as the Iron Gate.

The narrow and once dangerous passage boasts spectacular scenery forming the border between Serbia and Romania.

As you journey through the Iron Gate, you can view the fantastic scenery from the Sun Deck or in the spacious lounge. Afterwards, why not unwind in the heated pool?

Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 6 Svishtov - Veliko Tarnovo - Arbanassi This morning you’ll cruise into Bulgaria where your ship will dock in the former Roman town of Svishtov, located in Veliko Tarnovo Province. Here you’ll board your coach and travel to the impressive cliff top town of Veliko Tarnovo, the former capital of the Bulgarian empire known once as the ‘City of the Tsars’. As well as being famous for its historical hills, the city is home to multiple emblematic Medieval churches. And the streets are filled with 200 year old houses, crafts workshops, souvenir shops and art galleries.

After your tour you’ll visit the historic town of Arbanassi, which is perched high on a plateau.

Included excursions: a guided tour of Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi.

Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 7 Silistra Relax in the riverside city of Silistra which was once a Roman fort under the Byzantine Empire and later part of the Ottoman conquest. You'll have the chance to see the city’s many historical landmarks including a Roman tomb, remains of the Medieval fortress, an Ottoman fort, and an art gallery.

If you’re feeling particularly adventurous, you can book an optional excursion to the Black Sea. As tonight is your final evening on-board your ship, you’ll enjoy a Farewell Dinner.

Included meals: breakfast, lunch and Farewell Dinner.

Snagov Monastery, Snagov

Day 8 Bucharest This morning you will say your goodbyes to your Captain, crew and Emerald Waterways ship as you disembark your river cruise and journey by coach to Romania’s capital of Bucharest.

Here you’ll enjoy a two night stay at the Novotel Bucharest or similar. On arrival, you’ll enjoy an included guided tour.

You’ll also visit the magnificent Palace of the Parliament, Europe’s largest and heaviest civilian building, designed and constructed by its former dictator Nicolae Ceausescu.

The new leaders of Romania referred to the building as the House of Ceausescu to highlight the contrast between the excessive luxury in which Ceausescu would have lived, and the squalor and poverty endured by many people living in Romania at the time.

Included excursions: a guided tour of Bucharest.

Included meals: breakfast.

Day 9 Bucharest - Snagnov On a remote island just outside of Bucharest lies the Snagov Monastery which is the supposed burial site of Vlad the Impaler, more commonly known as Count Dracula. Here you’ll board a coach to Snagov where you’ll take a boat out to the island to visit the monastery, and as you sail, learn about the mysteries of bygone era. On your return to Bucharest you’ll have the afternoon free to spend at your leisure.

Included excursions: a boat trip to the Snagov Monastery.

Included meals: breakfast.

Day 10 Bucharest - UK After a delicious breakfast to prepare you for the day ahead, it’s time to say your goodbyes to your fellow guests before you’re transferred to the airport and your journey home begins.

Included meals: breakfast.

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Iron Gate, Romania

St. Sava Church, Belgrade

Palace of the Parliament, Bucharest

Amazing Emerald Inclusions Return flights from a choice of 5 UK airports 7 shore excursions, either on foot or by coach

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The dock of the Rosary at night, Bruges, Belgium

Tulips in Amsterdam

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Traditional Dutch clogs

Our Lady’s Cathedral, Antwerp, Belgium

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Highlights of Netherlands and the Beauty of Belgium 8-days Netherlands and Belgium, now from £2,095 pp A river cruise to the Netherlands and Belgium promises a picturesque journey to lands filled with history and traditions.

You'll experience Amsterdam's eternal spring as you explore the acres of dancing tulips supported by a chorus of colourful flowers, in the enchanting Keukenhof Gardens and cruise the intricate maze of the city's canals. Bruges simply has to be one of the most romantic cities on the planet. And your tastebuds are in for a treat as you venture to the homeland of Belgian chocolates and Edam cheese, where you can taste the very original recipes at their finest.

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Arnhem

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WAS NOW WAS NOW WAS NOW WAS NOW WAS NOW WAS NOW WAS NOW WAS NOW WAS NOW WAS NOW 06 Apr

SOLD OUT

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SOLD OUT £2,595 £2,095 £2,595 £2,095 £2,795 £2,295 £2,995 £2,495 SOLD OUT

Terms & Conditions: All our river cruises and January Sale prices are subject to availability. Prices/discounts shown are correct at the time of going to print (December 2014) and are per person sharing a twin cabin (excluding ES Single Stateroom - please call for details of single supplements). Prices/discounts are valid for new bookings made between the 27th December 2014 and 30th January 2015. A low deposit of £250 is available for bookings made by 30th January 2015, with full payment required 90 days before departure. A 1.5% credit card charge will apply. Flights are subject to availability and may incur a supplement. For full Itineraries and inclusions and booking conditions, please refer to our 2015 brochure or visit our website, www.emeraldwaterways.co.uk.

January Sale available until 30th January 2015 – call us FREE on 0800 197 9274

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Bicycles in Amsterdam

Kölner Dom, Cologne

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Miltenberg, Germany

Würzburg, Germany

To find out more visit RiverVoyages.com

Rhine - Main Discovery 8-days Nuremberg to Amsterdam, now from £1,595 pp NEW

Step back in time as you journey along the beautiful Rhine for a magical voyage through one of Europe’s most serene waterways. A medley of enchanting architecture is just waiting to be admired – from the 16th century merchant houses lining Amsterdam’s canals to the magnificent Kölner Dom and Cologne’s World-Heritage listed gothic cathedral. You’ll pass the stunning Rhine Gorge too, where legends thrive on the magnificent landscape that pierces the skyline. Each day brings you closer to a plethora of modern and traditional German treasures, the likes of which you can admire from both on-board you ship and on dry land.

Amazing Emerald Inclusions Return travel from the UK

NETHERLANDS

8 shore excursions, including visits to 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Amsterdam

GERMANY

Cologne

7 Rüdesheim

Rhine Gorge

1 EmeraldPLUS activities including a glass-top canal boat cruise in Amsterdam 20 on-board meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 4 dinners

Miltenberg Bamberg Nuremberg Würzburg Kelheim Regensburg

Complimentary tea and coffee on-board all day A variety of on-board evening entertainment First-class service from English-speaking crew and knowledgeable local guides SLOVAKIA

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Complimentary WiFi on-board

Number of nights

Bratislava

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Budapest

HUNGARY 2015 Departure Dates

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ES C B A R P S SA Emerald Emerald Emerald Emerald Emerald Emerald Grand Owner’s One Single Panorama Panorama Panorama Panorama Panorama Balcony Suite Bedroom Stateroom Balcony Suite Balcony Suite Balcony Suite Balcony Suite Balcony Suite Suite

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£2,095 £1,595 £2,195 £1,695 £2,845 £2,345 £2,595 £2,095 £2,695 £2,195 £2,795 £2,295 £2,795 £2,295 £2,995 £2,495 £3,195 £2,695 £3,895 £3,395

18 Jul

£2,095 £1,595 £2,195 £1,695 £2,845 £2,345 £2,595 £2,095 £2,695 £2,195 £2,795 £2,295 £2,795 £2,295 £2,995 £2,495 £3,195 £2,695 £3,895 £3,395

This cruise is a split cruise and also operates in reverse. It has been created by splitting our Splendours of Europe cruise. There may be other guests on-board who will be taking the full 15-day cruise between Amsterdam and Budapest. On split itineraries Welcome & Farewell dinners may not be included.

Terms & Conditions: All our river cruises and January Sale prices are subject to availability. Prices/discounts shown are correct at the time of going to print (December 2014) and are per person sharing a twin cabin (excluding ES Single Stateroom - please call for details of single supplements). Prices/discounts are valid for new bookings made between the 27th December 2014 and 30th January 2015. A low deposit of £250 is available for bookings made by 30th January 2015, with full payment required 90 days before departure. A 1.5% credit card charge will apply. Flights are subject to availability and may incur a supplement. For full Itineraries and inclusions and booking conditions, please visit our website, www.emeraldwaterways.co.uk.

January Sale available until 30th January 2015 – call us FREE on 0800 197 9274

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Dear Title Surname Book a river cruise in Emerald’s January Sale by 30th January 2015 and enjoy guaranteed savings of £1,000 per couple on all of their 2015 river cruises. With this limited time offer, you can set sail on Europe’s most picturesque waterways from as little as £1,595 per person and secure your cruises with a low deposit of just £250 per person.

Due to popular demand – with over 70% of cabins already sold out for 2015, Emerald are delighted to have released new dates throughout May, June, July and August on the most popular cruises. What’s more, they have also launched a brand new Rhine-Main Discovery Cruise from Nuremberg to Amsterdam.

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Remember, you only have until the 30th January 2015 to take advantage of the fantastic January Sale savings – so what are you waiting for?

Call RiverVoyages.com today on 0800 197 9274 to speak to our awardwinning Cruise Concierge who will be waiting to book your next river cruising holiday.

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