DANUBE DISCOVERY & PRAGUE
River cruising on board River Ambassador
Explore historic capitals such as Vienna, home to a treasure trove of
imperial art; Prague, the beautifully preserved Gothic, Renaissance
and Baroque city that boasts a unique architectural heritage of its
own; UNESCO-designated Regensburg; and the old walled city of
Nuremberg. Discover 17th-century Italian artistry in Passau, medieval
intrigue and modern-day microbrewing in Straubing and magnificent
architecture in Melk.
Included in the price:
• Return London flights
• 2 nights 5 star hotel stay in Prague
pre or post cruise
• 7 nights all inclusive Danube river
cruise on board River Ambassador
• 1 night 5 star hotel stay in Vienna
pre or post cruise
• Includes a wide choice of
complimentary shore excursions
• All dining including alcoholic, soft
drinks, tea and coffee
9 NIGHTS PRICES FROM
£2059PER PERSON
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Included in the price:
• Return London flights
• 1 nights 5 star hotel stay in
Cologne post cruise
• 7 nights all inclusive Rhine river
cruise on board S.S. Antoinette
• Includes a wide choice of
complimentary shore excursions
• All dining including alcoholic, soft
drinks, tea and coffee.
8 NIGHTS PRICES FROM
£1869PER PERSON
RHINE HOLIDAY MARKETS
River cruising on board S.S. Antoinette
There is no place in Europe more spectacular at Christmastime than
the picturesque ports along the Rhine. Browse for unique ornaments in
Basel's Christmas Market. Sip mulled wine as you stroll to Place Kléber
to behold the enormous, brilliantly lighted tree that Strasbourg offers.
See how the baroque town hall of Koblenz is transformed into an
Advent calendar and find unexpected treasures in the red-roofed stalls
clustered around Cologne's magnificent cathedral and much more on
the beautifully festive voyage.
YOUR ITINERARY:
Day 1 - Vienna - Arrive at Vienna Airport,
where you will be transferred to the hotel.
Day 2 - Vienna (embark) - Transfer from
hotel to port for embarkation on board
River Ambassador. Overnight on board.
Day 3 - Vienna - See Vienna's top sights
on a panoramic tour showcasing the city's
architectural heritage, plus a stroll to the
State Opera House for a guided tour.
Or view the Gustav Klimt exhibit at the
Belvedere, a remarkable collection of his
most famous paintings.
Day 4 - Wachau Valley, Weissenkirchen
(Weissenkirchen or Melk) - After cruising
through the Wachau Valley, a UNESCO
World Heritage Site, enjoy various
activities in Weissenkirchen-Or you may
visit Melk's famous abbey. In the evening,
enjoy a Captain's Welcome Reception
and Gala Dinner.
Date Category 4
Window Cabin
Category 3
Window Cabin
Category 2
Window Cabin
Category 1
French Balcony
19 Dec 2016 £1869pp £2189pp £2499pp £2939pp
YOUR ITINERARY:
Day 1 - Basel, Switzerland - Arrive at
Basel Airport, where you will be transferred
to the S.S. Antoinette, overnight in port.
Day 2 - Basel, Switzerland - Today you
can enjoy a walking discovery tour of Basel
with Christmas markets.
Day 3 - Kehl (Strasbourg), France
- Choice of Strasbourg by canal with
Christmas Market OR exclusive "Taste of
Christmas" walking discovery tour.
Day 4 - Mannheim (Heidelberg),
Germany - Choice of full-day Heidelberg
tour with Christmas Market OR exclusive
Doktorenhof vinegar estate visit and
tasting.
Day 5 - Mainz, Rüdesheim - Enjoy
Siegfried's Museum of Mechanical Musical
Instruments with Christmas Market.
Day 6 - Cruising the Rhine River,
Koblenz, Germany - En route to Koblenz,
your ship will cruise along a spectacularly
scenic 40-mile stretch of the Upper Middle
Rhine Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage
Cultural Landscape. In Koblenz enjoy a
walking discovery tour with Christmas
Market.
Day 7 - Cologne, Germany - Christmas is
the perfect time to visit Cologne and
its famous Gothic cathedral. This UNESCO
World Heritage Site has a shrine said to
contain relics of the Magi-the Three
Kings-which has attracted religious
pilgrims for centuries. Cologne has
no fewer than eight Christmas markets,
and you'll have ample time to explore
them at your own pace following your
walking tour.
Day 8 - Cologne (disembark), Germany
- Disembark S.S. Antoinette, transfer to
Cologne hotel for overnight stay.
Day 9 - Cologne, Germany - Transfer
from your Cologne hotel to Dusseldorf
Airport for your return flight home.
*Cruise operates in reverse from Prague to Vienna. Prices are per person. **On-board spending money is per person, based on 2 sharing, on selected sailings and departure dates, and is non refundable and non transferable please ask for details.
Excursions, tours and hotels are subject to change and availability.
Date Category 3
Window Cabin
Category 2
Window Cabin
Category 1
French Balcony
29 Jul 2016* SOLD OUT £2699pp £3139pp
29 Oct 2016 £2059pp £2459pp £2889pp
Day 5 - Engelhartszell, Passau - Enjoy a
guided walking discovery tour of Passau,
strategically situated at the confluence of
three rivers. You will also have free time to
roam on your own.
Day 6 - Deggendorf (Theresienthal),
Straubing - Ride through the Bavarian
Forest in a horse-drawn wagon, stopping
to sample freshly baked bread en route
to a renowned glassmaking workshop.
Return to the ship and savor the beautiful
scenery on the way to Straubing.
Day 7 - Regensburg - Regensburg is
one of Europe's best-preserved medieval
towns, and a walking tour provides a
concise overview of its fascinating 2,000-
year history, or tour the state-of-the-art
BMW factory.
Day 8 - Cruising the Main-Danube
Canal, Nuremberg - After cruising the
most scenic parts of the Main-Danube
Canal, head ashore in Nuremberg for
a panoramic tour. Or take a guided
tour of significant WWII sites, including
Courtroom 600, the venue for the historic
Nuremberg Trials. In the evening, enjoy a
Captain's Farewell Reception and
Gala Dinner.
Day 9 - Nuremberg (disembark),
transfer to Prague - Disembark the ship
and transfer to Prague hotel.
Day 10 - Prague - Enjoy a panoramic
tour of Prague, then cross Charles
Bridge to the Old Town Square to
see Tyn Church and the famous
astronomical clock. Or, take a tour of
the old Jewish quarter, which features
Europe's oldest Jewish cemetery, the
Old New Synagogue and the Pinkas
Synagogue, now a memorial to Holocaust
victims.
Day 11 - Prague - Transfer from hotel
to Prague Airport for your return flight
home.
