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Riviera Travel With Riviera Travel, you’ll sail along the rivers of Europe in the utmost style and comfort – combining fine dining, opulent amenities and exceptional service with some of the most stunning riverside scenery on Earth.

Riviera Travel's incredible fleet is one of the newest on Europe's waterways, with 4-star and 5-star river cruise ships offering the chance to unwind in luxurious surroundings. Four amazing ships debut in 2017 with 5-star luxury on the MS Douro Elegance, MS Emily Bronte, MS Thomas Hardy and MS Oscar Wilde.

All four offer contemporary elegance with MS Emily Bronte, MS Thomas Hardy and MS Oscar Wilde featuring all-suite accommodation with only 169 guests on-board, ensuring only the finest standards of attention and service from the crew of 44. With exceptional restaurants and stylish public spaces these are the new pinnacle of the Riviera Travel fleet.

RIVER CRUISES

✓ Guided tours included to both well and lesser known areas ✓ 24-hour, UK based emergency telephone help if required, for complete peace of mind ✓ Completely ‘escorted’ tours ✓ All staff undergo intensive resort-based annual training

✓ Enthusiastic and knowledgeable tour managers

✓ No hidden costs ✓ What you see is what you get – prices do not inflate ✓ Airport/station transfers, coach travel to and from port of embarkation

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Dear river cruiser, As someone with a passion for river cruising, I wanted to send you our latest brochure for Riviera Travel. There are some fantastic itineraries available.

If you book with RiverVoyages.com before 13th May, not only will you benefit from the fantastic offers within this guide, but we’ll also give you 6 bottles of wine delivered to your door. Call my award-winning Cruise Concierge team today on 0800 197 9274 and start looking forward to your next river cruise adventure with Riviera Travel.

All the best,

Meet Your River Cruise Concierge At RiverVoyages.com, we take great pride in the exceptional service of our award-winning Cruise Concierge team, each of whom is on-hand to offer expert advice and guidance.

Not only can they offer first-hand accounts of what to expect from your river cruise but they also have the skills and know-how to make sure you get the most for your money, finding you fantastic deals and added incentives to make your river cruise escape even more special. It’s this dedication and expert knowledge which also enables every member of our Cruise Concierge team to create your perfect bespoke getaway, with the ability to tailor your river cruise holiday exactly to your needs.

James Cole Managing Director - RiverVoyages.com

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Amsterdam, Volendam & the Dutch Bulbfields This voyage offers the opportunity to experience some of the Netherlands’ most scenic and culturally rich destinations.

You’ll visit the stunning Keukenhof Gardens, famous for its millions of beautiful tulips, as well as the historic towns of Hoorn and Enkhuizen. Then it’s on to the picturesque fishing village of Volendam, before disembarking in Amsterdam for the chance to visit Anne Frank House and the Van Gogh Museum amongst other iconic attractions.

BRAND NEW SHIP FOR 2017!

Sailings April 2017 4 nights on-board MS Emily Bronte Itinerary

Fly from the UK to Amsterdam | Hoorn | Volendam / Enkhuizen | Amsterdam (overnight on-board) / Fly to the UK

Deluxe Suite from £999pp

French Balcony Suite from £799pp Prices based on 1 April 2017 sailing

Riverview Suite from £649pp

Solo Traveller option from £739* *Price based on 13 April 2017 sailing

Amsterdam

Perfect itinerary for first time river cruisers

Bulbfields

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The Blue Danube Taking its name from Strauss’ celebrated Waltz, this eight day cruise is a great way to experience the wonders of the Danube. Setting sail from Hungary’s capital Budapest, Esztergom is your first calling point, before exploring Slovakia’s capital Bratislava. Then it’s on to historic Durnstein, Melk and Linz in Austria, from where there’s the chance to take an excursion to Salzburg. You’ll then head into Vienna, before returning to Budapest, where you’ll enjoy a guided tour.

Sailings from April 2017 – October 2017 7 nights on-board either MS Thomas Hardy, MS Emily Bronte, MS Jane Austen, MS Charles Dickens or MS William Shakespeare Itinerary Fly from the UK to Budapest | Esztergom | Bratislava | Durnstein / Melk | Salzburg | Vienna | Budapest (overnight on-board) / Fly to the UK

Suite from £1,449pp

French Balcony from £1,299pp Prices based on 2 April 2017 sailing

Riverview from £999pp

Solo Traveller option from £1,099* *Price based on 24 October 2017 sailing

Melk

Includes a tour of Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart and one of Austria’s most beautiful cities Bratislava

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Medieval Germany Set sail on this eight day cruise from Mainz to see the highlights of Germany's most exciting Medieval history, including some incredible heritage tours.

You’ll cruise on the Main and Danube rivers visiting the twisting streets of Bamberg and the traditional towns of Wertheim and Miltenberg as just some of the enchanting ports on your itinerary, with the chance to also discover the renowned Romantic Road before your cruise ends at Regensburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in its own right steeped in history.

Sailings from May 2017 – October 2017 7 nights on-board MS Swiss Tiara Itinerary Fly from the UK to Frankfurt and transfer to Mainz (overnight on-board) | Miltenberg / Wertheim | Wurzburg / Rothenburg | Bamberg | Nuremberg | Regensburg (overnight on-board) / Fly to the UK Itinerary also operates in reverse

Suite from £1,649pp

French Balcony from £1,499pp

Riverview from £1,199pp

Solo Traveller option from £1,199

Prices based on 20 May 2017 sailing

Bamberg

Discover the Romantic Road plus picturesque and beautifully preserved 16th century Rothenburg

Strasbourg

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The Seine, Paris & Normandy The perfect way to experience France’s iconic capital as well as some of its most beautiful and historic regions, this amazing voyage offers an unforgettable taste of French culture. Embarking in Paris, you’ll call at the medieval cities of Rouen and Bayeux, before arriving at the beautiful Normandy Coast to see Gold Beach, a site of the D-Day landings, as well as the picturesque town of Honfleur. You’ll also visit Vernon before arriving in Paris, where you’ll have plenty of time to see the sights.

Sailings from June 2017 – September 2017 7 nights on-board MS Swiss Ruby Itinerary Eurostar from the UK to Paris | Les Andelys | Rouen | Bayeux / Arromanches | Honfleur | Giverny / Vernon | Paris (overnight on-board) / Eurostar to the UK

Suite from N/A

French Balcony from £1,499pp

Riverview from £1,299pp

Solo Traveller option from £2,348*

Prices based on 1 July 2017 sailing

Paris

Includes a visit to Claude Monet's house and beautiful garden

Honfleur

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Rhine Cruise to Switzerland Beginning in the historic German town of Cologne, this seven day journey explores one of Europe’s most legendary rivers – the Rhine.

After navigating the dramatic valleys of the Rhine Gorge, you’ll visit scenic Rudesheim and ancient Speyer. You’ll also get a flavour of France as you arrive in Strasbourg. Sailing on through the spectacular Black Forest brings you to Basel in Switzerland, from where you’ll visit Lucerne, famous for its beautiful lake and alpine scenery.

Sailings from May 2017 – October 2017 7 nights on-board either MS Charles Dickens, MS Emily Bronte, MS Oscar Wilde, MS Jane Austen or MS William Shakespeare Itinerary Eurostar from the UK to Brussels and transfer to Cologne | Koblenz | Rhine Gorge / Rudesheim | Speyer | Strasbourg | Breisach / Black Forest | Lucerne / Bernese Oberland | Basel / Return to the UK by Eurostar Itinerary also operates in reverse

Suite from £1,799pp

French Balcony from £1,499pp

Riverview from £1,199pp

Solo Traveller option from £1,199

Prices based on 10 October 2017 sailing

Koblenz

Enjoy a tour of the beautiful Black Forest and lakeside town of Titisee

Lucerne

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Sailings from April 2017 – October 2017 7 nights on-board either MS Lord Byron or MS Swiss Corona

Burgundy, the River Rhone & Provence This enchanting French voyage begins in culture-rich Lyon and navigates the stunning Saone and Rhone. As you travel, you’ll experience the inspiring scenery and fascinating heritage of France, observing incredible feats of architecture such as the Pont du Gard aqueduct and amphitheatre at Arles. You’ll also see the Palace of Popes in historic Avignon, a city which was once the seat of the papacy, and marvel at the natural beauty of Provence on this unforgettable cruise.

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Itinerary Fly from the UK to Lyon (overnight on-board) | Chalon-Sur-Saone / Beaune | Vienne / Tournon | Ardeche Gorges | Arles / Pont Du Gard | Avignon (overnight on-board) / Fly to the UK Itinerary also operates in reverse

Suite from £1,599pp

French Balcony from £1,399pp

Riverview from £1,099pp

Solo Traveller option from £1,099

Prices based on 26 October 2017 sailing

Lyon

Enjoy a guided tour of Arles, with its extraordinary Roman remains and home of Vincent Van Gogh

Avignon

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The Douro, Oporto and Salamanca Experience the cultural, natural and historic wonders along Portugal’s glittering River of Gold, the Douro, on this exciting eight day cruise. You’ll board your ship in Oporto, a beautiful city famous for its port wine-making and maritime heritage. From Porto you’ll travel through charming hilltop villages, vineyards and medieval towns as well as crossing into Spain, where you’ll have chance to explore Salamanca, one of the country’s most beautiful and historic cities, before sailing back into Portugal to disembark in Oporto.

Sailings from April 2017 – October 2017 7 nights on-board MS Douro Elegance

MOST POPULAR ITNERARY FOR 2017

Itinerary Fly from the UK to Oporto | Mateus Palace | Castelo Rodrigo | Salamanca | Lamego | Peso Da Régua / Alpendurada | Oporto (overnight on-board) / Fly to the UK

Suite from £1,999pp

French Balcony from £1,699pp

Riverview from £1,399pp

Solo Traveller option from £1,399

Prices based on 27 October 2017 sailing

Oporto

Enjoy a full day excursion to Salamanca with guided tour and Flamenco show Douro

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Cruise the Heart of Europe This wonderful 15 day voyage lets you enjoy the sights along the scenic banks of the Rhine, Main and Danube.

Embarking from Cologne, you’ll call at Koblenz and Rudesheim as you sail through the beautiful Rhine Gorge, before visiting the towns of Miltenberg and Wurzburg.

After time in historic Nuremberg, Regensburg marks the start of your Danube experience, which takes you through Bavaria to Melk and Vienna, before experiencing the amazing Bratislava and ending your journey in Hungary’s capital Budapest.

Sailings from April 2017 – October 2017 14 nights on-board either MS Emily Bronte, MS Thomas Hardy, MS Jane Austen, MS William Shakespeare or MS Charles Dickens Itinerary Eurostar from the UK to Brussels and transfer to Cologne | Koblenz / Boppard | Rhine Gorge / Rudesheim | Mainz | Miltenberg / Wertheim | Wurzburg | Bamberg | Nuremberg | Regensburg | Passau | Melk | Vienna | Bratislava | Budapest (overnight on-board) / Fly to the UK

Suite from £1,999pp

French Balcony from £1,799pp Prices based on 31 October 2017 sailing

Riverview from £1,499pp

Solo Traveller option from £2,299* *Price based on 27 April 2017 sailingsailing

Budapest Budapest

Enjoy a live classical quartet recital on-board

Passau

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