Cruzeiros Fluviais 2014

Danube Rhine Main Mosel le Rhne Sane Dutch & Belgian Waterways Mekong I r rawaddy

River Cruises 2014Dr. W. Lftner Reisen GmbH

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We welcome you warmly to a new river cruise year with our AMADEUS fleet and invite you to consider a really broad range of travel pleasures along the most beautiful waterways of Europe and Asia.

We have made it our business to offer you the most memorable journeys to the worlds most exciting desti-nations aboard our premium vessels. Our AMADEUS philosophy is to be courteous, personal and sincere this principle is also reflected in our service because, after all, you should enjoy your holiday with us in every possible respect and feel at home aboard any of our vessels.

On more than 500 cruises we are again offering you a large number of travel highlights in addition to our popular classic cruises up and down the Rhine and the Danube. The spectacular Rhine in Flames fireworks display is available on selected dates as part of our programme; we also feature fascinating trips on the rivers Rhne and Sane in the south of France and the Danube & Prague trip, which combines a romantic cruise on the Danube with a stimulating shore programme in the famous Golden Capital of the Czech Republic.

Our theme cruises for lovers of classical music offer just as many exciting highlights as the Advent season cruises through Decembers wintry river landscapes. And for those who like to be active, we offer cycling cruises on selected dates in the programme on which you can discover the most scenic bike routes along the Rhine and enjoy them at your own pace.

Our stimulating Asia cruises on Southeast Asias most beautiful rivers are a very special highlight for 2014. The mighty Mekong in Cambodia and Vietnam is attractive for its secret beauties and jewel-like Far Eastern cities, while you can explore the exotic charms and magnificent temples of golden Myanmar (Burma) in a particularly relaxed way along the Irrawaddy. In service on both rivers are our boutique ships, which have been specially designed for these cruises. Their timeless elegance and luxurious fittings ensure that you have on-board everything you could possibly wish for.

Whichever of the many cruises you plump for, rest assured you will be in the safest of hands from the start to the end of your journey. We hope you will very much enjoy reading and leafing through these pages and look forward to helping you plan the dream trip that will be just right for you.

We hope to see you soon aboard the AMADEUS vessel of your choice.

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Dr. Wolfgang Lftner Dipl.- Vw. Martina Lftner

and the AMADEUS-Team

Special Voyages of Discovery

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Dear AMADEUS guests,

Duernstein, Wachau region

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Irraw

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SaluenSaluen

Saluen

Irrawaddy THAILAND

MYANMAR

YomPing

Mandalay

Taunggyi

Monywa

Sittwe

Prome/Pyay

Pathein

Bago

MawlamyineYangon

NAYPYIDAW

CHINAINDIEN

Kalewa

MawlaikTagaung

Male

Bagan

Magwe

Manaung

Thayet Myo

Salay

Dsseldorf

Duisburg

Krefeld

Mnchen-gladbach

Essen

Mnster

Dortmund

Assen

Kln

DEUTSCHLAND

Ems

Ems

Vechte

Rhein

Maas

Albertkanal

Lek

Hoorn

Zaandam VolendamHaarlem

Den Haag

Meppel

Nijmegen

Nordsee

Watten-meer

IJssel- meer

Marker- meer

BELGIEN

Rotterdam

Dordrecht

UtrechtKinderdijk

Amersfoort

Apel-doorn

EdeArnhem

s-Hertogen- bosch

Eindhoven

TilburgBredaMiddelburg

Venlo

HeerlenMaastrichtGent

Antwerpen

Twentekan

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Berkel

Enschede

BRSSEL

Brgge

HOLLAND

AMSTERDAM

Waal

our destinations in europe our Cruises

Cambodia/Vietnam (mekong) myanmar (irrawaddy) netherlands/belgium

Saluen

Mekong

Noy

LAOS

BANGKOK

Khon Kaen

NakhonRatchasima

Kampng ChamKampong Chhnang

Stung Treng

Sihanouk-ville

THAILAND

Yom

Ping

Mun

Chi

Rayong

SuratThaniNakhon Si Thammarat

AndamanSea

Gulf ofMartaban

Gulf of Thailand

South China Sea

Pathein

Bago

Mawlamyine

Ko Phuket

Ko Samui

Yangon

Mekong

Tonl Sap

Angkor WatSiem ReapBatdambang CAMBODIA

VIETNAM

Chau Doc

PHNOMPENH BanamWat Hanchey

HO CHI MINH CITY

Cai BeMy Tho

Sa Dec

Mekong

Mekong

Irraw

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Salween

Ganges

Salween

Irrawaddy

Chind

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LAOS

THAILAND

MYANMAR

YomPing

Gulf ofMartaban

Gulf of Bengal

Mandalay

Taunggyi

Monywa

Sittwe

Prome/Pyay

Pathein

Bago

Mawlamyine

Yangon

NAYPYIDAW

CHINABANGLADESH INDIA

INDIACalcutta

DHAKA

Kalewa

MawlaikTagaung

Male

Bagan

Magwe

Manaung

Thayetmyo

Salay

DusseldorfKrefeld

Moenchen-gladbach

Essen

Munster

Kassel

Dortmund

Osnabrck

BremenOldenburg

Assen

Cologne

GERMANY

Ems

Ems

Ems can

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Vechte Wes

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Rhine

Maas

Albert Canal

Lek

Aller

Hoorn


Den Haag

Meppel

Nijmegen

North Sea

Wadden Sea

IJssel Sea

Marker- Sea

BELGIUMFRANCE

Rotterdam

Dordrecht

UtrechtKinderdijk

Amersfoort

Apel-doorn

EdeArnhem

s-Hertogen- bosch

Eindhoven

TilburgBreda

MiddelburgVenlo

HeerlenMaastrichtGhent

Antwerp

Twente can

al

Berkel

Enschede

BRUSSELS

BrugesCalais

Groningen

HOLLAND

AMSTERDAM

Waal

Duisburg

SLOVAKIA

HUNGARYAUSTRIA

Passau

Linz Melk

Weissenkirchen

VIENNABRATISLAVA

Szentendre

Esztergom

Danube

SERBIABULGARIA

ROMANIA

Solt

Kalocsa

Osijek Novi Sad

Danube

Iron Gate

Giurgiu

Rousse

Svishtov

Danube

BUCHAREST

Oltenita

TulceaHirsova

Constanta

IzmailSulina

St. Gheorge

SOFIA

Dresden

CZECH REPUBLIC

GERMANYPOLAND

WHITE RUSSIA

LITHUANIA

RUSSIANFEDERATION

SalzburgInnsbruck

SWITZERLANDLI

Basel

Rhine

Mose

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Main

Munich

Stuttgart

Nuremberg

Regensburg

Bamberg

Wuerzburg

Frankfurt

Ghent

BRUSSELS

Rhine

MainzMannheim

KoblenzCologne

Bonn

ISTANBUL

KampenAMSTERDAM

Arnhem Den Haag

UKRAINE

MOLDOVA

PotsdamBERLIN

Vilshofen

Seine

ODESSA

Zurich

Cernavoda

San

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Volendam

Cochem

MaastrichtAntwerp

Kelheim

Genve

PRAGUE

WARSAW

MINSK

VILNIUS

KIEV

CHIINU

Dordrecht

NL

PARIS

FRANCE

LUX

BERN

Dusseldorf

Trier

BUDAPEST

ZAGREBLJUBLJANACROATIA

SLOVENIA

BOSNIA &HERZEGOVINA

MNE

KOSOVO

MACEDONIA

GREECEALBANIA

Vukovar

BELGRADE

SARAJEVO

POD-GORICA

SKOPJE

TIRANA

PRISH-TINA

TURKEYTURKEY

MADRID

ROME

LONDON

SPAIN

UNITED KINGDOM

ITALY

Corsica

Sardinia

ADRIATIC SEA

TYRRHENIAN SEA

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

BAY OFBISCAY

ENGLISH CHANNEL

NORTH SEA BALTIC SEA

BLACK SEA

Danube Delta

Strasbourg

Mcon

Lyon

Viviers

AvignonArles

Chalon-sur-Sane

Trvoux

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H o l l a n d & B e l g I u m

tulip Cruise 8-day cruise Amsterdam-Ghent-Amsterdam

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r H I n e & m o s e l l e

Classical rhine 8-day cruise Amsterdam-Cologne-Basel v.v.

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r H I n e , m a I n & d a n u B e

three rivers Cruise 8-day cruise Amsterdam-Cologne-Nuremberg v.v.

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across europe 15-day cruise Amsterdam-Vienna-Budapest v.v.

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danube rhapsody 8-day cruise Passau-Vienna-Budapest-Passau

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beautiful blue danube 15-day cruise Passau-Danube Delta-Passau

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prague & danube 3-day land program Prague & 8-day cruise Passau-Vienna-Budapest v.v.

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best of europe 5-day land program Berl in-Dresden-Prague & 8-day cruise Passau-Vienna-Budapest v.v.

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r H n e & s a n e

French savoir Vivre 8-day cruise Lyon-Avignon-Arles-Lyon

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t H e m e c r u I s e s

bike Cruise along the rhine 8-day cruise Basel-Cologne-Amsterdam

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Classical music on the rhine 8-day cruise Basel-Cologne-Amsterdam

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Classical music along the danube 8-day cruise Passau-Budapest-Vienna-Passau

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magic of advent 6-day cruise Cologne-Strasbourg-Cologne 7-day cruise Cologne-Strasbourg-Basel v.v. 7-day cruise Vienna-Passau-Nuremberg v.v.

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Christmas Cruise 7-day cruise Passau-Bratis lava-Passau 7-day cruise Cologne-Strasbourg-Cologne

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new years eve Cruise 8-day cruise Cologne-Basel-Cologne 7-day cruise Passau-Budapest-Passau

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mekong discovery 8-day cruise Kampong Cham-My Tho v.v.

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mysterious myanmar 10-day cruise Prome-Bagan-Mandalay v.v.

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H o t e l s tay, a r r I Va l & d e Pa r t u r e , I n s u r a n c e

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The finest way to travel

river cruise aboard one of the AMADEUS fleet of ships is an experience one really never forgets;

fantastic views of rich green riverscapes, lively big cities and cultural highlights, and the pleasures

of relaxed travel rounded off by comprehensive service and luxurious 5-star accommodation all that and

much more awaits you. The very best thing about a river cruise with us is that you live aboard your floating

hotel and only have to unpack your cases once!

by ship into the heart of europeNo other means of travel reveals the world in quite the same way as this continents rivers; they spread

out like a network of blue lifelines and carry you to some of Europes finest places and, above all, take you

right into the centre of some of its magnificent big cities. But theres even more to discover as our ships

reach places you would never see when travelling overland; around every river bend new and memorable

adventures await you.

a culturally enriching experience Europes rivers have a rich past and overflow with history. We just want to make you see our beautiful cont-

inent from new, authentic angles. Let us take you away on an inspiring voyage of discovery and plunge you

into worlds of art and culture that may be unknown to you isnt that what holidays should be all about?

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discover the delights of r iver cruising

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St. Goar, Rhine

Amadeus Elegant, Budapest

The Amadeus Experience Custom-designed boutique shipsA floating luxury hotel that leaves no wish unfulfilled; wide panoramic windows, spacious magnificence

and timeless elegance we want you to feel good with us in every possible way. Our top priority in

designing our luxurious fleet of ships is to offer you inspiring enjoyment and uncompromising comfort.

Cordial, personal, attentive: our onboard serviceWe have almost turned our distinctive Austrian hospitality, which underpins all our cruises, into an exclusive

trademark. Allow yourself to be thoroughly spoilt by our attentive staff members, who will do their best to

serve you with what you want before youve even asked for it!

welcome to the familyHave confidence in our thirty-plus years of experience as river cruise specialists. As a family company, we

recognise the importance of having space where people feel at home and can relax completely. Precisely

for this reason, we set great store not only by providing excellent service but also by creating a personal

and cordial atmosphere on board. Our aim is to make you feel part of the AMADEUS family even before

your cruise begins!

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extending your holiday: contact us if you feel like extending your holiday! By working closely with selec-ted partner hotels, we can quote you excellent prices in Europes most lovely cities for stays before or after your river cruise. A selection of our partner hotels is listed on page 67 of our catalogue.

amadeus Cruiser Club: your loyalty pays off, in thatright after your first AMADEUS cruise you can join our exclusive Amadeus Cruiser Club free of charge and enjoy all sorts of benefits.

guaranteed prices: Our cruise prices include all taxesand charges. There are no hidden costs. Once paid,the price of your cruise remains fixed for the wholeseason. For our customers in the USA and UK we also offer a fixed rate of exchange for all 2014 prices.

transfers: here you are in good hands from theword go as we willingly organise transfers to and from the ships mooring to the airport/station concerned. The most important transfer prices are listed on page 67 of this catalogue.

travel insurance: we offer suitable insurance packages for each trip and every eventuality, from simple cancellation insurance to a comprehensive worry-free package.

tailor-made excursionsWe let you choose how to spend your leisure time aboard our ships. So you can either book all our shore

excursions as an attractively priced package or pick and choose them, as it were, la carte. Perhaps youve

already been to Vienna and would rather spend the time loafing around in its famous coffee houses? Youve

been up and down Amsterdams canals and would rather immerse yourself in the Van Gogh museum? You

can compile your personal excursion programme well before your cruise starts and that way save money.

And if you would rather explore these exciting big European cities at your own pace, we recommend our

onboard concierge service, whose staff members will always be at hand to give you supportive hints on

how to plan your individual forays ashore.

Amadeus Silver, Suite Restaurant Bamberg ViennaLinz

pacious elegance and a special ambience the atmosphere in our

cabins invites relaxation, joy and leisure. Your cabin is just the right

place to unwind after an eventful shore excursion and review all you have

seen and done during the day; broad, panoramic windows, stylish furnishing

with delightful details and not least attentive room service, contribute to

making your trip a memorable one.

your window on the worldTake in the views: absolutely all cabins in the AMADEUS fleet are outside

cabins and most of them also have large opening panoramic glass fronts

with French balconies, giving you incomparable views of the wonderful

riverscapes floating by. On our latest flagship, the AMADEUS Silver, all the

suites also have exterior walkout balconies with comfortable seating.

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Rooms with a thousand views

a place for day-dreamingYour comfortable cabin invites you to relax and daydream as well as sleep well at night! Not least because of its comfortable furnishings top quality beds on all our ships make for nights of sleeping well, leading to good next-day starts. The two beds can be kept apart or linked to form a double bed you decide which.

luxurious eleganceAll staterooms and suites have a comfortable seating area, an Infotainment system with flat-screen TV, telephone, safe, spacious wardrobe and hairdryer. Each cabin has individually adjustable air-conditioning and a comfortable bathroom with spa-quality toiletries supplied.

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Amadeus Silver, Suite Bathroom

a m a d e u s h i g h l i g h tMaritime elegance from bow to stern

a place in the sunFrom our sun deck a distinctive view unfolds of the natural scenery passing by and of the lovely towns that

adjoin Europes waterways. This is the perfect place for those who seek entertainment and relaxation at the

same time: The best way to enjoy the sunshine can be with a cool drink from the Lido Bar, playing a game

of chess or golf, or just simply taking in the view and letting your thoughts wander. Youll be surprised how

much can be seen from our top deck!

the perfect day as you like itWhy not chuck your usual routine overboard and start a feel-good programme of your very own! You

could best do this by booking a relaxing massage in our Vital club or arranging for a beauty treatment

with our onboard hairdresser. An excellent way to make an active start to the day would be to join the

early morning exercise group on the sun deck or visit our well-equipped fitness room, which is open for

you round the clock.

Just let the time slip byThe magnificent Panorama Bar, flooded with light, gives our

guests terrific views. Here you can enjoy tea or coffee at leisure,

drinking the passing scenery in as well and, in the elegant

evening atmosphere, you could even venture onto the dance

floor to the rhythms of our onboard musicians.

your personal retreatThe AMADEUS Club is the perfect place in which to share the

pleasures of the day with a glass of wine in the evening and

relax to the gentle sounds of jazz or classics. You can also easily

send holiday greetings to all your loved ones at home from our

Internet stations in the AMADEUS Club.

magical evenings and glamorous entertainmentYou can look forward to stimulating evenings and memorable

experiences on our AMADEUS ships as we take it to our heart that

our onboard ship experience is as lively and captivating as your

time on shore! Varied folklore shows, insightful and intriguing

lectures, regional themed evenings, culinary demonstrations and

live music events are just some of the entertainments awaiting

our passengers.

Summertime is best enjoyed with a cool drink, which

is why you will find a comfortable Lido Bar on the sun

deck of each of our ships. Expect a new form of open-

air relaxation on our newest flagship, the AMADEUS

Silver: Its elegant River Terrace generates a great

holiday atmosphere and provides spectacular views of

the river while its extensive glass panels protect you

from the airstream and rain.

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Sun Deck Amadeus Club Amadeus Silver, River Terrace Amadeus Brilliant, Panorama Bar

regional specialtiesWhat would Vienna be without its famous Tafelspitz, France without coq au vin and Bavaria without Frhschoppen? Our carefully composed menus offer choices of regional specialties prepared only with the freshest ingredients from the places at which we stop - which means you get to know our destinations in culinary ways as well.

Complimentary wine On all the cruises in this catalogue dinner on board includes first-class regional and international wines from Europes best winemaking regions.

Cultural culinary delights O O all our vessels your taste buds go on a voyage of discovery too, as you enjoy the regions culinary delights as well as its scenic delights.

Youll be surprised at the, as it were, symphonic temptations that emanate

from the kitchen!

Get the day off to a good start by tackling the magnificent breakfast buffet

in our elegant Panorama-Restaurant. For lunch theres the choice between

varied menus and buffet specialties in the restaurant and a light alternative

in the AMADEUS Salon. In the afternoon our experienced patissiers produce

exquisite desserts each day and spoil you with lovingly prepared cakes and

pastries to go with your tea or coffee.

Our carefully composed evening 5-course menus provide the tastbuds

with all sort of surprises. We serve regional specialties of the countries we

travel through, sophisticated menus, classic favourite dishes and vegetarian

alternatives.

a m a d e u s h i g h l i g h t

We offer you the opportunity to enjoy dinner

in an exclusive, personal setting on very special

occasions. Aboard the AMADEUS Silver and

AMADEUS Elegant our guests can dine in a

private and romantic atmosphere. And on the

AMADEUS Silver, coffee lovers can, by way of

contrast, get together in the new Caf Vienna to

savour Viennese coffee specialties and lovingly

prepared Austrian pies and cakes.

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Caf Vienna

Amadeus Silver, Restaurant

At your serviceour trademark on board: committed, attentive and always there for you

e ensure everything revolves around you, as we are adamant that a wonderful cruise depends to a

great extent on an attentive staff. Day after day our crew does its best to ensure that you relax as

much as possible throughout your holiday. The essence of our AMADEUS philosophy is to provide obliging

yet unobtrusive onboard service in the finest traditions of Austrian hospitality.

your experienced captain: for your safetyOnly the most experienced river captains serve in our AMADEUS fleet to ensure you reach your next port relaxed

and safe and sound. Your safety is a matter of personal concern to us and is always accorded top priority.

your cruise manager: for your entertainmentOur cruise managers guarantee fine entertainment on board. They offer you the choice of absorbing

interesting facts about the countries and people, listening to interesting lectures, going on shore excursions

and being entertained on board in various ways. You can entertain yourself or be entertained.

your hotel manager: for perfect serviceFrom the careful room service to the attentive waiter, from the welcoming barman to the inventive chef

your hotel manager is passionate and committed to ensuring that your stay aboard is just right in every

way. After all, every detail matters.

we are there for you around the clockIf you have any questions or ideas, if you need recommendations on the excursions or want to know the

best shops to visit at the next destination, then just ask! Both our onboard reception and our concierge

service staff are at your service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Schloegener Schlinge

Let experts extend your horizonour excursions: expertly planned or explore on your own

the amadeus concierge serviceFeel like discovering the regions we travel through on your own? In that case we recommend you take

advantage of our exclusive onboard concierge service. Whether you just want to make a dinner reservation

on shore, stroll around the shops, get tickets to a museum exhibition or plan a private city tour, our

experienced and well-connected concierge is on hand to provide recommendations and assistance at any

time during your planning and will always have useful addresses available.

Complimentary bikes on boardAway from the normal routes there are also many wonderful sights that are worthwhile seeing. What better

way of getting to know a country and its people is there than setting off on an individual shore excursion

on a bike? You can borrow one of our onboard bikes, free of charge, if you want to be independent ashore

- electrical bikes are also available on request.

experience culture with all your sensesWe want you to experience the diversity of the countries we travel through with all your senses. Throughout

your cruise our chefs indulge you with the finest regional specialties and you can see how they are prepared

during the special cookery demonstrations staged on board. Interesting lectures by experts bring to life the

regional and national histories concerned, while on shore you can take part in exclusive wine tastings and

join delightful cultural excursions.

la carte or in a well-priced set of excursionsOwing to the variety of available excursions its often difficult to choose between them so on each cruise

we offer up to four tailor-made and carefully composed sets of excursions that you can book in advance at

favourable prices. You can, of course, still book all excursions individually, la carte, for the point is for you

to be able to select the shore programme that suits you best.

your amadeus audio guide

On all our excursions we include the lightweight

cable-free AMADEUS audio system by Quietvox.

You carry it comfortably round your neck or in

a pocket and its practical headphones enable

you to hear clearly what the tour guide is saying

all the time. It provides maximum flexibility

and convenience without missing a moment of

fascinating commentary.

experienced tour managers: ashore and on boardOur experienced cruise managers on board look forward to

acquainting you with the highlights of the last two millennia

of European art and culture and providing you with insights

into the life and history of the regions through which we

travel. Experienced local tour guides also accompany our

shore excursions. With their regional expertise and genuine

enthusiasm you can be sure they will take you on inspiring

voyages of discovery so that you can gain a full appreciation

for the region and its culture.

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Welcome to the Amadeus Cruiser Club

T wo continents, hundreds of destinations, thousands of kilometres of rivers and no end of sightseeing opportunities: If, after your first river cruise, you have acquired a taste for this mode of travel and would like to do more of it, then our AMADEUS CRUISER CLUB is the perfect answer

as anyone travelling with us for the second time is rewarded for their loyalty. You could look forward

to free membership with all sorts of club privileges that would make your next cruise with us all the

more agreeable.

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Would you like to become a member of the

AMADEUS CRUISER CLUB? Its really easy

just fill in the application form on board

your AMADEUS vessel or apply directly

using the online form on our website.

You can obtain further information on

www.lueftner-cruises.com/club.

your club benefitsAs a thank-you for your loyalty, you can enjoy the advantages

of our AMADEUS bonus programme immediately after your first

cruise; for example, by receiving an exclusive onboard credit

voucher, by attending a private cocktail reception with your

cruise manager, or by accepting a welcome gift in your cabin.

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Amadeus Royal

A complete network of canals spreads across the

Netherlands and Belgium, lending this part of Europe

its distinctive charm - and is there a more exciting way

of discovering these glorious waterways than by vessel?

This way a true wonderland of water, tulips and

windmills unfolds that is, moreover, far from short

of cultural attractions for the traveller; enchanting

towns with notable histories are just waiting for you

to discover them.

Holland and Belgium

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The Keukenhof flower parkThe Keukenhof, one of the finest places to see in

the Netherlands, lies between Amsterdam and The

Hague. Over seven million tulips, which have each

been planted individually, come into full bloom from

March to May. In the park, which is spread over 32

hectares, you can stroll up and down a total of 15

kilometres of paths, enjoying the impressive fragrant

array of blooms or calling in at any of the numerous

exhibitions and flower shows.

A M A D E U S H i g H l i g H t

SINGLE CABIN SUPPLEMENT PER PERSON / ALL DATESC-4/C-1: 15% B-4: 30% B-1: 50% A-1: 60% on the cruise price

No single cabin possible in the category Suite.All cabins are outside facing and have two beds that can be linked together or set up separately, as you wish.

DusseldorfKrefeld

Moenchen-gladbach

Essen

Munster

Kassel

Dortmund

Osnabrck

BremenOldenburg

Assen

Cologne

GERMANY

Ems

Ems

Ems can

al

Vechte Wes

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Rhine

Maas

Albert Canal

Lek

Aller

Hoorn


Den Haag

Meppel

Nijmegen

North Sea

Wadden Sea

IJssel Sea

Marker- Sea

BELGIUMFRANCE

Rotterdam

Dordrecht

UtrechtKinderdijk

Amersfoort

Apel-doorn

EdeArnhem

s-Hertogen- bosch

Eindhoven

TilburgBreda

MiddelburgVenlo

HeerlenMaastrichtGhent

Antwerp

Twente can

al

Berkel

Enschede

BRUSSELS

BrugesCalais

Groningen

HOLLAND

AMSTERDAM

Waal

Duisburg

Enjoy the start of the 2014 season on a memorable cruise through the colourful scenery of Belgium and Holland at

tulip time: this week-long round trip takes you along the most beautiful rivers and canals past enchanting riversca-

pes, picturesque towns and seemingly endless fields of tulips. You visit Amsterdam, the city steeped in history and

criss-crossed by canals, the Dutch fishing village of Volendam, and the Belgian cities of Bruges and Brussels, seat of

the King of Belgium. The gloriously colourful highlight of this tour is, of course, the visit to Keukenhof, Europes

largest display garden, which delights its visitors with a fascinating variety of tulips, hyacinths and narcissi in bloom.

8 - d a y c r u i s e A m s t e r d a m - M i d d e l b u r g - G h e n t - A n t w e r p - A m s t e r d a m

MS AMADEUS SILvERMS AMADEUS BRILLIANTMS AMADEUS ELEGANT

Tulip Cruise from 1.029 p.p.

vESSEL / DATES | CATEGORY | DECK | PRICES IN EURO PER PERSON

AMSTERDAM-AMSTERDAM

C-4HaydnDeck

C-1HaydnDeck

B-4StraussDeck

B-1StraussDeck

A-1Mozart Deck

SUitEMozartDeck

ELEGANT 28.03.-04.04.14 1.029 1.225 - 1.645 1.834 2.219SILVER 29.03.-05.04.14 1.183 1.414 1.813 1.890 2.114 2.548ELEGANT 04.04.-11.04.14 1.071 1.260 - 1.680 1.883 2.254BRILLIANT 19.04.-26.04.14 1.071 1.260 - 1.680 1.883 2.254ELEGANT 25.04.-02.05.14 1.071 1.260 - 1.680 1.883 2.254

C-4 Amadeus Silver: 116, 118, 121, 123 / Amadeus Brilliant & Elegant: 107, 108, 109, 110Single cabins on Amadeus Brilliant & Elegant are available at the same price as C-1 cabins.B-4 Amadeus Silver: 235, 236, 237, 238

DAY HARBOR/CITY PROGRAM

1 Amsterdam Embark in the afternoon and enjoy a welcome cocktail on board (incl.)

2 AmsterdamaboardVolendam

In the morning take a city tour of Amsterdam with canal cruise; enjoy a scenic cruise along the IJsselmeer; join the excursion Holland Waterland in the afternoon with visits to the fishing village Volendam and to a cheese factory in Edam

3 Arnhem In the afternoon choose between the excursion Arnhem & Open Air Museum and the city tour Arnhem with a visit to the Airborne Museum Hartenstein, the former headquarter of the British 1st Airborne Division

4 Middelburg In the afternoon join the trip to the Delta Works or alternatively take part in the city walk Middelburg incl. visit to the impressive Gothic city hall and to the famous Abbey of our Lady

5 ghent See the magnificent castle Gravensteen and the St. Bavo cathedral on the morning city tour; excursion to Belgiums capital Brussels incl. city tour in the afternoon

6 Antwerp In the morning enjoy the city tour with visit to the famous Onze-Lieve-Vrouwe cathedral, which contains a number of significant works by the Baroque painter Peter Paul Rubens; take a tour to Bruges in the afternoon and explore the wonderfully preserved city, also called Venice of the North; in the evening enjoy the Captains Gala Dinner (incl.)

7 KinderdijkUtrechtAmsterdam

Disembark for a tour to the world-famous windmills in the morning; after lunch, take a journey to picturesque Keukenhof Gardens, the worlds largest botanical park; rejoin the ship in Amsterdam

8 Amsterdam Disembark after breakfast Subject to change!

Excursions are not included in the price

ExCURSIONS / PACKAGES A B C

City tour Amsterdam with canal cruise 44

Excursion Holland Waterland 39 Arnhem & Open Air Museum or Arnhem Airborne Museum Hartenstein

52

Excursion Delta Works & Veere 76 City walk Middelburg 15 City tour Ghent 36 City tour Bruges 35 City tour Antwerp 36 City tour Brussels 35 Excursion Kinderdijk 30 Excursion flower park Keukenhof 70 total of single excursions 186 253 453

SAVE 20% witH oUr pACKAgESpackage price 148 202 362

All excursions can be booked la carte or as price-reduced packages in advance

Amsterdam

Keukenhof

Keukenhof

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AMADEUS plUS

Round trip with embarkation and disembarkation in Amsterdam

Cruise along the IJsselmeer

Complimentary bicycles on board

Wireless AMADEUS-Audio-Guide for all excursions included

iNClUDED FEAtUrES

Quality red & white wines from Europes great wine regions are free-flowing and complimentary with every dinner on board

Superb dining with all meals included (buffet breakfast, lunch, afternoon coffee & tea, dinner and midnight snack) in the elegant Panorama-Restaurant, which accommodates all guests in one seating

24 hour coffee station

Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captains Gala Dinner and crew show

Daily music performances by our on-board musicians

Included features as specified in the itinerary (incl)

English language on board in a non- smoking environment (smoking allowed only on the Sun Deck)

Services of an experienced cruise director throughout the cruise

7-night cruise accommodation in an outside stateroom and all port taxes included

Castle Marksburg, Braubach on the Rhine

A journey along the famous river Rhine brings together cultu-

ral diversity and an incredible number of alternating impres-

sions. Although this imposing river ranks today among the

worlds most important waterways from an economic point

of view, it has lost nothing of its fascination acquired in the

course of its turbulent history. Goethe himself drew inspira-

tion from the beautiful Rhine, as did many other famous po-

ets who understandably fell into raptures when they contem-

plated its dreamy riverside scenery; the central Rhine valley,

steeped in legend, and the Moselle region with its delightful

vineyards, make perfect destinations for romantics and con-

noisseurs alike.

Rhine & Moselle

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AMSTERDAM-BASEL

C-4HaydnDeck

C-1HaydnDeck

B-4StraussDeck

B-1StraussDeck

A-1MozartDeck

SUitEMozartDeck

PRINCESS 22.03.-29.03.14 1.085 1.302 - 1.743 1.946 2.352PRINCESS 12.04.-19.04.14 1.134 1.337 - 1.778 1.995 2.387ELEGANT 02.05.-09.05.14* 1.498 1.687 - 1.946 2.135 2.548ELEGANT 16.05.-23.05.14 1.498 1.687 - 1.946 2.135 2.548PRINCESS 12.06.-19.06.14 1.498 1.687 - 1.946 2.135 2.548PRINCESS 07.07.-14.07.14 1.498 1.687 - 1.946 2.135 2.548SILVER 23.07.-30.07.14 1.624 1.834 2.023 2.114 2.317 2.765SILVER 06.08.-13.08.14 1.624 1.834 2.023 2.114 2.317 2.765PRINCESS 18.09.-25.09.14* 1.498 1.687 - 1.946 2.135 2.548PRINCESS 02.10.-09.10.14 1.134 1.337 - 1.778 1.995 2.387PRINCESS 16.10.-23.10.14 1.134 1.337 - 1.778 1.995 2.387DIAMOND 23.10.-30.10.14 1.134 1.337 - 1.778 1.995 2.387PRINCESS 30.10.-06.11.14 959 1.204 - 1.554 1.743 2.135

BASEL-AMSTERDAM

PRINCESS 29.03.-05.04.14 1.134 1.337 - 1.778 1.995 2.387ELEGANT 18.04.-25.04.14 1.134 1.337 - 1.778 1.995 2.387ELEGANT 09.05.-16.05.14 1.498 1.687 - 1.946 2.135 2.548PRINCESS 22.05.-29.05.14 1.498 1.687 - 1.946 2.135 2.548PRINCESS 05.06.-12.06.14 1.498 1.687 - 1.946 2.135 2.548PRINCESS 30.06.-07.07.14* 1.498 1.687 - 1.946 2.135 2.548PRINCESS 14.07.-21.07.14 1.498 1.687 - 1.946 2.135 2.548SILVER 30.07.-06.08.14 1.624 1.834 2.023 2.114 2.317 2.765PRINCESS 09.10.-16.10.14 1.134 1.337 - 1.778 1.995 2.387SILVER 03.11.-10.11.14 959 1.204 1.491 1.554 1.743 2.135

C-4 Amadeus Princess: 109, 111, 112, 114 / Amadeus Silver: 116, 118, 121, 123; Amadeus Elegant & Diamond: 107, 108, 109, 110B-4 Amadeus Silver: 235, 236, 237, 238Single cabins on Amadeus Elegant & Diamond are available at the same price as C-1 cabins.* Special cruise dates with spectacular firework event Rhine in Flames



SK

HUNGARYAUSTRIA

Passau

Linz Melk

Weissenkirchen

VIENNA

BRATIS-LAVADanube

Dresden

CZECH REPUBLIC

GERMANYPOLAND

SalzburgInnsbruck SWITZERLAND

LI

Basel

Rhine

Mose

lle

Main

Munich

Stuttgart

Nuremberg

Regensburg

Bamberg

Wuerzburg

Frankfurt

Ghent

BRUSSELS

Rhine

MainzMannheim

KoblenzCologne

Bonn

KampenAMSTERDAM

Arnhem Den Haag

PotsdamBERLIN

Vilshofen

Seine

Zurich

San

e

Volendam

Cochem

MaastrichtAntwerp

Kelheim

Genve

PRAGUE

Dordrecht

NL

PARIS

FRANCE

LUX

BERN

Dusseldorf

Trier

LONDON

UNITED KINGDOM

ENGLISH CHANNEL

NORTH SEA

BALTIC SEA

Strasbourg

Mcon

Chalon-sur-Sane

Trvoux

BELGIUM

The Rhine, probably Europes most important waterway, has more variety than you would ever believe; this river is

blessed with a splendid wealth of scenery and sights from the Swiss Alps right down to its estuary into the North

Sea. You travel from Amsterdam, the city of canals, across the Dutch IJsselmeer, upstream to Cologne, and on

through the most scenically attractive central section of the Rhine where you can enjoy an incredible view of the

legendary Loreley rock. Your trip continues to Strasbourg, the main city of Alsace with its French charm, and ends

up in Basel, where France, Germany and Switzerland meet.

8 - d a y c r u i s e A m s t e r d a m - C o l o g n e - K o b l e n z -S t r a s b o u r g - B a s e l v . v .

MS AMADEUS SILvERMS AMADEUS ELEGANTMS AMADEUS DIAMOND MS AMADEUS PRINCESS

Classical Rhine from 959 p.p.

Basel


City Tour Amsterdam with canal cruise

44

Excursion Holland Waterland 39 City walk Cologne 16 City walk Cochem with wine tasting 36 City walk Koblenz 15 City tour Ruedesheim with Music Museum 21 City tour Mannheim 31 City tour Heidelberg 44 City walk Speyer 15 City tour Strasbourg 43 total of single excursions 139 206 273



Cologne



2 Amsterdam

Utrecht

In the morning enjoy a city tour with canal cruise; this afternoons excursion Holland Waterland takes you to see the fishing village Volendam as well as the cheese factory in Edam; return to the ship in Utrecht

3 Cologne After lunch, your walking tour takes you past St. Martins Church to Colognes old town and to its famous Gothic cathedral, the citys landmark for centuries

4 aboardCochem

Cruise through the morning along the wonderful Moselle; in the afternoon take a walking tour through the quaint village of Cochem and visit a winery to taste some local vintages

5 KoblenzMiddle rhine Valleyruedesheim

Join a city walk in the morning, before you sail through the romantic Middle Rhine Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, passing the legendary Loreley rock; arrive in Ruedesheim in the afternoon for a city walk and visit the Siegfried Mechanical Music Museum

6 Mannheim

Speyer

In the morning you can join the city tour Mannheim or visit the beautiful imposing sandstone ruins of Heidelberg Castle with unforgettable views of the city; disembark in Speyer in the afternoon for a city walk; Captains Gala Dinner in the evening (incl.)

7 Strasbourg In the morning we stop in Strasbourg for a guided tour including a boat cruise on the river Ill and a visit to the famous Gothic cathedral

8 Basel Disembark after breakfast Subject to change!

Excursions are not included in the price The program Basel-Amsterdam offers the same highlights of the journey

Rhine in FlamesAt selected points on this cruise you encounter the

pleasure of a really special highlight. In the summer

months, the Rhine in Flames impressive fireworks

display is staged along the most beautiful stretch of

the river. Bengali-type fireworks radiate a mysterious

light along the riverbanks and fantastic fireworks ac-

company Europes largest procession of boats until

the evening comes to an end with the most impressi-

ve firework display of all.


Koblenz

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Spectacular Rhine event Rhine in Flames with breath-taking fireworks on special dates included

At anchor in Amsterdam for 1,5 days

Dutch Folklore show on board included



iNClUDED FEAtUrES







English language on board in a non-smoking environment (smoking allowed only on the Sun Deck)



Bamberg

Three rivers that could not be more different but which join

neatly up with each other to form a really lengthy whole;

as a result of the building of the Rhine-Main-Danube

canal, which links the 3,500-plus kilometres of river, the

stretch from Amsterdam down to Budapest can be easily

and continuously cruised. Europes most beautiful cities

standing astride these exciting waterways are waiting for

you to discover them.

Rhine, Main, Danube

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SINGLE CABIN SUPPLEMENT PER PERSON / ALL DATESC-4/C-1: 15% B-1: 50% A-1: 60% on the cruise price


SLOVAKIA

HUNGARYAUSTRIA

Passau

Linz Melk

Weissenkirchen

VIENNABRATISLAVA

Szentendre

Esztergom

Danube

Dresden

CZECH REPUBLIC

GERMANYPOLAND

SalzburgInnsbruck

SWITZERLANDLI

Basel

Rhine

Mose

lle

Main

Munich

Stuttgart

Nuremberg

Regensburg

Bamberg

Wuerzburg

Frankfurt

Ghent

BRUSSELS

Rhine

MainzMannheim

KoblenzCologne

Bonn

KampenAMSTERDAM

Arnhem Den Haag

PotsdamBERLIN

Vilshofen

Seine

Zurich

San

e

Volendam

Cochem

MaastrichtAntwerp

Kelheim

Genve

PRAGUE

WARSAW

Dordrecht

NL

PARIS

FRANCE

LUX

BERN

Dusseldorf

Trier

BUDAPEST

LONDON

UNITED KINGDOMNORTH SEA BALTIC SEA

Strasbourg

Mcon

Lyon

Chalon-sur-Sane

Trvoux

BELGIUM

Discover the most diverse features of Hollands picturesque waterways and the famous Rhine and Main rivers; this

trip takes you from the Dutch metropolis of Amsterdam along Hollands charming canals to Cologne, the cathedral

city with its many historical sights. The picturesque towns of Koblenz and Ruedesheim with their traditional half-

timbered houses, vineyards and wine cellars lead you on a journey into the past along the famous romantic central

section of the Rhine, after which your cruise takes you along the famous Rhine-Main-Danube canal and ends at

Nuremberg, the historic free city of the former Holy Roman Empire.

8 - d a y c r u i s e A m s t e r d a m - C o l o g n e - B a m b e r g - N u r e m b e r g v . v .

MS AMADEUS BRILLIANT

Three Rivers Cruise from 1.498 p.p.


City tour Amsterdam with canal cruise

44

City walk Cologne 16 City walk Koblenz 15 City walk Ruedesheim incl. Music Museum 21 City walk Miltenberg and Wertheim 30 City walk Wuerzburg incl. wine tasting 47

Excursion Rothenburg 30 City walk Bamberg 24 total of single excursions 98 161 227




AMSTERDAM-NuREMBERG

C-4HaydnDeck

C-SNgHaydnDeck

C-1HaydnDeck

B-1StraussDeck

A-1Mozart Deck

SUitEMozartDeck

BRILLIANT 05.07.-12.07.14 1.498 1.687 1.687 1.946 2.135 2.548

NuREMBERG-AMSTERDAM

BRILLIANT 28.06.-05.07.14 1.498 1.687 1.687 1.946 2.135 2.548

C-4 Amadeus Brilliant: 107, 108, 109, 110

Rhine

Miltenberg

The Romance of the RhineThe section of the Rhine from Ruedesheim to Bonn

forms one of the most fascinating stretches of this

trip. In 2002 UNESCO declared part of it, which is

known as the Cultural Landscape of the Central

Rhine valley, a World Heritage Site owing to its

cultural diversity. The landscape boasts an extraordinary

concentration of monuments and epitomises the

romance of the Rhine with its wealth of dreamy castles,

fine buildings and riverside villages, with above all the

Loreley rock, steeped in legend, attracting visitors from

all over the world year after year.


Katz Castle, Middle Rhine valley

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Dutch Folklore show on board included

Expert lecture on the history of the canal linking the Rhine, the Main and the Danube



iNClUDED FEAtUrES


Superb dining with all meals included (buffet breakfast, lunch, afternoon coffee & tea, dinner and midnight snack) in the elegant Panorama- Restaurant, which accommodates all guests in one seating










2 AmsterdamNijmegen

Take a morning tour of Amsterdam and enjoy a cruise through this canal-laced city; in the afternoon, sail along the panoramic Dutch waterways

3 Cologne Disembark in Cologne in the afternoon for your guided city walk and visit the magnificent Gothic cathedral


This morning, join the walking tour of Koblenz; afterwards, cruise along the romantic Middle Rhine Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; in the late afternoon disembark in Ruedesheim for a city walk and a visit to the music museum

5 aboardMiltenbergwertheim

Cruise this morning along the winding path of the Main river;enjoy an afternoon walk in Miltenberg and Wertheim with its medieval streets and numerous half-timbered houses (return to the ship in Wertheim)

6 wuerzburg Arrive in Wuerzburg in the morning for a walking tour including a visit to the Wuerzburg Residence and a wine tasting of local vintage; the afternoon excursion takes you to Rothenburg; Captains Gala Dinner in the evening

7 aboard

Bamberg

This morning, enjoy a fascinating in-depth lecture on the history of the canal linking the Rhine, the Main and the Danube; arrive in medieval town of Bamberg in the afternoon and explore the beautifully preserved old town

8 Nuremberg Disembark after breakfast Subject to change!

Excursions are not included in the price The program Nuremberg-Amsterdam offers the same highlights of the journey

Fascinating onboard lectures by expertsAboard our AMADEUS vessels the cruise manager

supplies you with most interesting facts about the

culture and history of the regions through which you are

travelling. Interesting lectures on a very wide variety of

topics await you; for instance on viennas coffee house

tradition and its fascinating history going back more than

300 years or on the Rhine-Main-Danube canal, which

provides the essential man-made waterway link between

the rivers flowing into the North Sea and the Black Sea,

which lie 3,500 kilometres apart.


On this 15-day cruise right across Europe you discover some of the continents most beautiful places, travelling in

comfort on water; from the Dutch canal city of Amsterdam, your ship takes you first to Cologne and then through

the enchanting central section of the Rhine with its romantic castles and the imposing Loreley rock. You reach

Nuremberg along the Rhine-Main-Danube canal and then continue the trip on the majestic Danube. Your itinerary

includes Passau, the Bavarian city where three rivers meet, then Austrias uNESCO-protected Wachau district of

scenery and culture, followed by the lively metropolises of Vienna and Bratislava, before you finally reach Budapest,

Hungarys magnificent capital.



2 AmsterdamNijmegen

Take a morning tour of Amsterdam and enjoy a cruise through this canal-laced city; in the afternoon, sail along the panoramic Dutch waterways

3 Cologne Disembark in Cologne in the afternoon for your guided city walk


This morning, join the walking tour of Koblenz; afterwards, cruise along the romantic Middle Rhine Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; in the late afternoon disembark in Ruedesheim for a city walk and a visit to the music museum

5 aboardMiltenbergwertheim

Cruise this morning along the winding path of the Main river;enjoy an afternoon walk in Miltenberg and Wertheim with its medieval streets and numerous half-timbered houses (return to the ship in Wertheim)

6 wuerzburg Arrive in Wuerzburg in the morning for a walking tour including a visit to the Wuerzburg Residence and a wine tasting of local vintage; the afternoon excursion takes you to Rothenburg

7 aboard

Bamberg

This morning, sail through the Main-Danube-Canal and enjoy a fascinating in-depth lecture on the history of the canal linking the Rhine, the Main and the Danube; arrive in Bamberg in the afternoon and explore the beautifully preserved old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

8 Nuremberg Take a morning tour of Nuremberg, Bavarias second largest city; after lunch, you can join a WWII history tour visiting the Documentation Centre; in the evening we will pass the European continental divide

9 Kelheim

regensburg

After breakfast, visit the renowned Benedictine abbey of Weltenburg and sample the famous dark beer, which is brewed here in the oldest monastery brewery in the world (return to the ship in Regensburg); your guided walking tour in the afternoon shows you the scenic town of Regensburg, considered one of Europes best-preserved medieval cities; enjoy an entertaining Bavarian evening on Board (incl.)

10 passau

linz

Join the city walk through Passau in the morning or take a coach to Salzburg for a full-day city tour including lunch (return to the ship in Linz); in the afternoon you can also take part in the optional city walk in Linz

11 Melk/Emmersdorf

Vienna

Disembark in Melk in the morning for a guided tour to the Benedictine abbey in Melk, where you can sample some local wines; afterwards, cruise through the stunningly scenic Wachau valley; arrive in Vienna in the evening and enjoy its nocturnal magic on the tour Vienna at Night after dinner

12 Vienna Your morning begins with a half-day city tour including a visit to the State Opera and St. Stephans Cathedral; after lunch aboard, take an excursion to Schoenbrunn Palace; complete your day with the evening concert Sound of Vienna at the Kursalon Vienna after dinner

13 Bratislava This morning you will arrive in Bratislava to enjoy a guided tour including a walk in the historic city; the afternoon excursion takes you to the Imperial Festival Palace Castle Hof; Captains Gala Dinner in the evening (incl.)

14 Budapest Embark on a sightseeing tour of Budapest; after lunch aboard, you can join a tour to Castle Gdllo, once the favorite summer residence of Empress Elisabeth of Austria, or visit the city of Szentendre, home of many generations of famous Hungarian artists; enjoy a fascinating evening cruise along the illuminated city including a typical Hungarian folklore show aboard (incl.)

15 Budapest Disembark after breakfast Subject to change!

Excursions are not included in the price The program Budapest-Amsterdam offers the same highlights of the journey

1 5 - d a y c r u i s e A m s t e r d a m - C o l o g n e - N u r e m b e r g -v i e n n a - B r a t i s l a v a - B u d a p e s t v . v .

MS AMADEUS SILvERMS AMADEUS BRILLIANT



Across Europe from 2.996 p.p.


City tour Amsterdam with canal cruise 44 City walk Cologne 16 City walk Koblenz 15 City walk Ruedesheim incl. Music Museum 21 City walk Miltenberg and Wertheim 30 City walk Wuerzburg incl. wine tasting 47 Excursion Rothenburg 30 City walk Bamberg 24 City tour Nuremberg 34 Visit Nuremberg Documentation Centre 35 Visit Weltenburg monastery 48 City walk Regensburg 15 City walk Passau 15 City tour Salzburg with Salzkammergut incl. lunch 87 City walk Linz 16 Excursion Wachau incl. Melk abbey and wine tasting 51 Excursion Vienna at night 35 City tour Vienna 30 Visit Schoenbrunn Palace 41 Concert Sound of Vienna 48 City tour Bratislava 30 Visit Imperial Festival Palace Castle Hof 40 City tour Budapest 30 Excursion Szentendre 31 Excursion Castle Gdll and horse farm 44 total of single excursions 168 519 795



SLOVAKIA

HUNGARYAUSTRIA

Passau

Linz Melk

Weissenkirchen

VIENNABRATISLAVA

Szentendre

Esztergom

Danube

Solt

Dresden

CZECH REPUBLIC

GERMANYPOLAND

SalzburgInnsbruck

SWITZERLANDLI

Basel

Rhine

Mose

lle

Main

Munich

Stuttgart

Nuremberg

Regensburg

Bamberg

Wuerzburg

Frankfurt

Ghent

BRUSSELS

Rhine

MainzMannheim

KoblenzCologne

Bonn

KampenAMSTERDAM

Arnhem Den Haag

PotsdamBERLIN

Vilshofen

Seine

Zurich

San

e

Volendam

Cochem

MaastrichtAntwerp

Kelheim

Genve

PRAGUE

WARSAW

Dordrecht

NL

PARIS

FRANCE

LUX

BERN

Dusseldorf

Trier

BUDAPEST

LONDON

UNITED KINGDOM

NORTH SEA BALTIC SEA

Strasbourg

Mcon

Lyon

Chalon-sur-Sane

Trvoux

BELGIUM

Danube Bend

Bratislava

vESSELS / DATES | CATEGORY | DECK | PRICES IN EURO PER PERSON

AMSTERDAM-BuDAPEST

C-4HaydnDeck

C-1HaydnDeck

B-4StraussDeck

B-1StraussDeck

A-1Mozart Deck

SUitEMozartDeck

SILVER 03.05.-17.05.14 3.248 3.668 4.046 4.228 4.634 5.530BRILLIANT 05.07.-19.07.14 2.996 3.374 - 3.892 4.270 5.096

BuDAPEST-AMSTERDAM

BRILLIANT 21.06.-05.07.14 2.996 3.374 - 3.892 4.270 5.096SILVER 09.07.-23.07.14 3.248 3.668 4.046 4.228 4.634 5.530

C-4 Amadeus Silver: 116, 118, 121, 123 / Amadeus Brilliant: 107, 108, 109, 110 B-4 Amadeus Silver: 235, 236, 237, 238Single cabins on Amadeus Brilliant are available at the same price as C-1 cabins.

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AMADEUS plUS

Expert lecture on the history of the canal linking the Rhine, the Main and the Danube

Bavarian evening with entertaining live music on board

Lecture on viennas coffee house tradition including how to make Apfelstrudel

Evening cruise in Budapest with Hungarian folklore program on board



iNClUDED FEAtUrES





Daily music performances by our onboard musicians





Wachau, Danube

The lovely blue Danube no other river in the world flows through as many

countries. On its journey through ten different countries, Europes second-

longest river passes through quite a number of exciting big cities between

its source in the Black Forest and its estuary into the Black Sea as well as

constantly providing spectacular views of fascinating riverscapes. It is said that

the worlds loveliest cities have always been built beside water and a journey

along the majestic Danube testifies to that truth.

Danube

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SLOVAKIA

HUNGARYAUSTRIA

Passau

Linz Melk

Weissenkirchen

VIENNABRATISLAVA

Szentendre

Esztergom

Danube

SERBIA

ROMANIA

Solt

Kalocsa

OsijekNovi Sad

Danube

Iron Gates

Dresden

CZECH REPUBLIC

GERMANY

POLAND

SalzburgInnsbruck

SWITZERLAND

FRANCE

LI

Basel

Rhine

Mose

lle

Main

Munich

Stuttgart

Nuremberg

Regensburg

Bamberg

Wuerzburg

Frankfurt

RhineMainz

Mannheim

KoblenzCologne

Bonn

UKRAINEVilshofen

Zurich

San

e

Cochem

Antwerp

Kelheim

Genve

PRAGUE

LUX

BERN

Dusseldorf

Trier

BUDAPEST


SLOVENIA

BOSNIA &HERZEGOVINA

Vukovar

BELGRADE

ITALY

Strasbourg

BELGIUM

8 - d a y c r u i s e P a s s a u - v i e n n a - B r a t i s l a v a - B u d a p e s t - P a s s a u

MS AMADEUS BRILLIANTMS AMADEUS ELEGANTMS AMADEUS DIAMOND

Danube Rhapsody from 1.071p.p.

Chain Bridge in Budapest


City tour Vienna 30 Excursion Vienna at night 35 City tour Bratislava 30 Visit Imperial Festival Palace Castle Hof 40 City tour Budapest 30 Puszta-Lajosmisze 53 Vibrant Budapest 33 Excursion Szentendre-Esztergom 37 Visit Schoenbrunn Palace 41 Concert Sound of Vienna 48 Excursion Wachau incl. Melk abbey and wine tasting 51

total of single excursions 90 272 428SAVE 20% witH oUr pACKAgES

package price 72 217 342All excursions can be booked la carte or as price-reduced packages in advance


PASSAu - BuDAPEST - PASSAu

C-4HaydnDeck

C-SNgHaydnDeck

C-1HaydnDeck

B-1StraussDeck

A-1Mozart Deck

SUitEMozartDeck

DIAMOND 15.04.-22.04.14 1.071 1.260 1.260 1.680 1.883 2.254BRILLIANT 04.06.-11.06.14 1.414 1.596 1.596 1.834 2.016 2.401BRILLIANT 11.06.-18.06.14 1.414 1.596 1.596 1.834 2.016 2.401ELEGANT 15.07.-22.07.14 1.414 1.596 1.596 1.834 2.016 2.401DIAMOND 04.08.-11.08.14 1.414 1.596 1.596 1.834 2.016 2.401DIAMOND 01.09.-08.09.14 1.414 1.596 1.596 1.834 2.016 2.401ELEGANT 14.10.-21.10.14 1.071 1.260 1.260 1.680 1.883 2.254BRILLIANT 23.10.-30.10.14 1.071 1.260 1.260 1.680 1.883 2.254

C-4 Amadeus Brilliant / Amadeus Elegant / Amadeus Diamond: 107, 108, 109, 110

Albertina Museum in vienna

Hungarian folklore Allow yourself to be enchanted by Hungarys

lively culture and observe on an excursion into

the Puszta (the Great Hungarian Plain) a fiery

display of riding on one of the regions many

horse estates, where guests are still greeted

with specialities typical of this country. Not just

ashore but also aboard our vessels, you can enjoy

a colourful folklore programme with boisterous

top-class performances of typical Hungarian

dancing and singing.


Puszta

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AMADEUS plUS

Evening cruise in Budapest and Hungarian folklore program on board




iNClUDED FEAtUrES


Superb dining with all meals included (buffet breakfast, lunch, after noon coffee & tea, dinner and midnight snack) in the elegant Panorama-Restaurant, which accommodates all guests in one seating








This classic round trip starts and finishes in Passau and takes you down the majestic Danube and up again in eight

days, passing through probably Europes most glamorous cities. You become immersed in the history of the glittering

imperial city of Vienna and absorb at first hand the history of the former royal and imperial monarchy. Visit

Bratislava, the Slovakian capital, with its many Baroque castles and charming palaces, and Budapest, Hungarys

capital, with its diverse sights and impressive imperial buildings dominating both banks of the river. A visit to

Austrias picturesque Wachau region with its romantic vineyards, dreamy riverscapes and not least the magnifi-

cent Baroque abbey of Melk (the regions symbol) forms a further scenic highlight on this cruise.


1 passau Embark in the afternoon and enjoy a welcome cocktail on board (incl.)

2 Vienna Today we tour the Austrian capital of Vienna and see some of the citys most important sights in the afternoon, including the State Opera and St. Stephans Cathedral; enjoy its nocturnal magic on the tour Vienna at Night after dinner

3 Bratislava Arrive in Bratislava early morning and embark on a sightseeing tour, where you will visit the Primatial Palace and St. Martin Cathedral; the afternoon excursion takes you to the Imperial Festival Palace Castle Hof

4 Budapest This morning you arrive in Budapest, also called the Queen of the Danube; a panoramic city tour takes you to the Heroes Square with the Millennium Monument, to the Fishermens Bastion and the Matthias Church; this afternoon, join the excursion to the Hungarian Puszta; enjoy a fascinating evening cruise along the illuminated city including a typical Hungarian folklore show aboard (incl.)

5 Budapest

Esztergom

After breakfast, discover this vibrant city with a visit to the bustling Market Hall and enjoy a cup of coffee at the famous pastry shop Gerbeaud; in the afternoon, explore the villages of Szentendre and Esztergom (return to the ship to Esztergom)

6 Vienna Spend a relaxing morning cruising along the Danube as you sail towards Vienna; after lunch, visit Schoenbrunn Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; complete your day with the evening concert Sound of Vienna at the Kursalon Vienna after dinner

7 Melk/Emmersdorf Disembark in Melk in the morning and join the excursion to the famous Benedictine abbey in Melk; enjoy a panoramic cruise in the afternoon through the scenic Wachau Valley; Captains Gala Dinner in the evening (incl.)

8 passau Disembark after breakfast Subject to change!




SLOVAKIA

HUNGARYAUSTRIA

Passau

Linz Melk

Weissenkirchen

VIENNABRATISLAVA

Szentendre

Esztergom

Danube

SERBIABULGARIA

ROMANIA

Solt

Kalocsa

OsijekNovi Sad

Danube

Iron Gates

Giurgiu

Rousse

Svishtov

Danube

BUCHAREST

Oltenita

TulceaHirsova

Constanta

IzmailSulina

St. Gheorge

CZECH REPUBLIC

POLAND

SalzburgInnsbruck

SWITZERLANDLI

Munich

Stuttgart

Nuremberg

Regensburg

Bamberg

Wuerzburg

Frankfurt

UKRAINE

MOLDOVA

Vilshofen

ODESSA

Cernavoda

Kelheim

PRAGUEKIEV

CHIINUBUDAPEST


SLOVENIA

BOSNIA &HERZEGOVINA

Vukovar

BELGRADE

SARAJEVO

ITALY

ADRIATIC SEA

BLACK SEA

Danube Delta

Enjoy an exciting voyage of discovery along the Danube through eight countries; over 15 days, this cruise takes you

from the Alps to the point at which the Danube flows into the Black Sea and back again. On your route lie the

magnificent city jewels of Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest and Belgrade, whose impressively splendid buildings are just

as worth seeing as Austrias charming cultural Wachau landscape. After passing through the Danubes Iron Gates

you reach the Danube Delta with its diverse flora and fauna. Your vessel is able to navigate the delta without any

difficulty, right down to Kilometre Zero, the very point at which the river finally flows into the Black Sea.

1 5 - d a y c r u i s e P a s s a u - v i e n n a - B u d a p e s t - B e l g r a d e - D a n u b e D e l t a - B r a t i s l a v a - P a s s a u

MS AMADEUS DIAMONDMS AMADEUS PRINCESS

Beautiful Blue Danube from 2.828 p.p.

Iron Gates



2 Vienna Arrive in Vienna after lunch for a sightseeing tour incl. the State Opera and St. Stephans Cathedral;

3 EsztergomBudapest

Join the morning excursion to Szentendre and Esztergom and return to the ship in Budapest for lunch; this afternoon, a panoramic city tour takes you to the Heroes Square with the Millennium Monument and to the Fishermens Bastion; enjoy a fascinating evening cruise along the illuminated city including a typical Hungarian folklore show aboard (incl.)

4 Vukovar Embark in the afternoon on a sightseeing tour to Vukovar and the nature sanctuary Kopacki Rit with its rich variety of animals and plants

5 Belgrade Arrive in Belgrade in time for breakfast and explore the delights of the capital of Serbia on a guided tour in the morning; this afternoons excursion takes you along the picturesque landscape of Sumadija to Topola & Oplenac; in the evening enjoy the drive to Skadarlija, the famous artists quarter, also known as the Montmartre of Belgrade.

6 Sailing day Cruise along one of the most scenic areas of the Lower Danube and pass the world-famous Iron Gates

7 Svistovgiurgiu

After breakfast, visit the medieval city Veliko Tarnovo and return to the ship in Giurgiu

8 Danube Delta Today, see the beautiful nature preserve of the Danube Delta on your cruise to the Danubes first kilometer post; afterwards, enjoy a walk to the beach of the Black Sea coast

9 Chiciu

giurgiu

Disembark after breakfast for a full-day excursion to the Romanian capital Bucharest, where you experience this old European Citys charm with its beautiful architecture, wide boulevards and parks; return to the ship in Giurgiu in the afternoon

10 Sailing day Spend another day sailing upstream and see the amazingly beautiful Iron Gates region with its enormous white chalk cliffs

11 Belgrade

Novi Sad

Disembark in Belgrade in the afternoon for a sightseeing tour to Novi Sad and a visit to the baroque old town of Sremski Karlovci; return to the ship in Novi Sad

12 MohacsKalocsa

This afternoon join the excursion to the Hungarian Puszta, where you are treated to a performance of traditional Puszta horsemanship; return to the ship in Kalocsa

13 KomarnoBratislava

Take a coach to Bratislava in the afternoon for a city tour of Slovakias charming capital (return to the ship in Bratislava); Captains Gala Dinner in the evening

14 Duernstein

Emmersdorf

Arrive in the picturesque town of Duernstein during breakfast, then take an excursion to see the famous Benedictine abbey in Melk and to sample some local wines; return to the ship in Emmersdorf; cruise along the stunningly scenic Wachau Valley in the afternoon

15 passau Disembark after breakfast Subject to change!


AMADEUS plUS

Cruise downstream to the Danubes first kilometer post (to the Black Sea) and walk along the coast

Cruise along the passage of the famous Iron Gates

Lecture on the topic Danube Delta and the Lipovans

Evening cruise in Budapest with Hungarian folklore program on board



iNClUDED FEAtUrES


Superb dining with all meals included (buffet breakfast, lunch, afternoon coffee & tea, dinner and midnight snack) in the elgant Panorama- Restaurant, which accommodates all guests in one seating









PASSAu-PASSAu

C-4HaydnDeck

C-SNgHaydnDeck

C-1HaydnDeck

B-1StraussDeck

A-1Mozart Deck

SUitEMozartDeck

DIAMOND 21.07.-04.08.14 2.828 3.192 3.192 3.668 4.032 4.802PRINCESS 07.08.-21.08.14 2.828 - 3.192 3.668 4.032 4.802

C-4 Amadeus Diamond: 107, 108, 109, 110 / Amadeus Princess: 109, 111, 112, 114


City tour Vienna 30 Excursion Esztergom-Szentendre 37 City tour Budapest 30 Excursion Vukovar & Kopacki Rit 48 City tour Belgrade 30 Excursion Topola & Oplenac 30 Evening excursion Skadarlija 45 Excursion Veliko Tarnovo 41 City tour Bucharest incl. lunch 65 City tour Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci 30 Excursion Puszta-Tour 53 City tour Bratislava 35 Excursion Wachau incl Melk Abbey and wine tasting 51

total of single excursions 190 312 525 SAVE 20% witH oUr pACKAgES

package price 152 249 420All excursions can be booked la carte or as price-reduced packages in advance

BucharestEach year Romanias capital excites countless

visitors with its diverse architecture and its

colourful mixture of styles all grouped together;

French influence has earned the city the nickname

of Paris of the East, while Oriental and Italian

elements can be discerned in it as well. A detour

to the imposing triumphal arch is well worthwhile,

as does one to the listed Athenaeum or to any of

the citys many museums, where internationally

acclaimed masterpieces by Rubens, Rembrandt,

Monet and Jan van Eyck are to be found, in

addition to contemporary Romanian art.


Triumphal arch in Bucharest

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l A N D p r o g r A M p r A g U E

Supplement for 3 day land program in prague: 433 per personSingle room supplement per person for all dates: 205 per person

If you would like to spend a few days in the Golden City of Prague before

or after your cruise, book our optional 3-day land programme and combine

an enjoyable break on the water with a city visit to the Czech Republics

fascinating capital:

SLOVAKIA

HUNGARYAUSTRIA

Passau

Linz Melk

Weissenkirchen

VIENNABRATISLAVA

Szentendre

Esztergom

Danube

SERBIA

ROMANIA

Solt

Kalocsa

OsijekNovi Sad

Danube

Iron Gates

Dresden

CZECH REPUBLIC

GERMANYPOLAND

SalzburgInnsbruck

SWITZERLAND

FRANCE

LI

Basel

Rhine

Mose

lle

Main

Munich

Stuttgart

Nuremberg

Regensburg

Bamberg

Wuerzburg

Frankfurt

BRUSSELS

Rhine

MainzMannheim

Koblenz

Cologne

Bonn

UKRAINE

Vilshofen

Zurich

San

e

Cochem

Kelheim

Genve

PRAGUE

LUX

BERN

Trier

BUDAPEST


SLOVENIA

BOSNIA &HERZEGOVINA

Vukovar

BELGRADE

SARAJEVO

ITALY

ADRIATIC SEA

Strasbourg

BELGIUM

Take advantage of this unusual combination of a cruise and shore programme; before setting off on your one-week

trip on the Danube, you could spend three days in Prague, the Golden City. You would enjoy the comforts of the

luxurious Le Palais 5-star hotel and explore the Czech Republics capital during the day. Your cruise starts in Passau,

the city where three rivers meet, and takes you downstream to Austrias Wachau district, where you can visit Melk

abbey before continuing past the glittering Danube metropolises of Vienna and Bratislava to Budapest.

( 3 - d a y l a n d p r o g r a m P r a g u e a n d ) 8 - d a y c r u i s e P a s s a u - v i e n n a - B u d a p e s t v . v .

MS AMADEUS BRILLIANTMS AMADEUS ELEGANT

Prague & Danube

Prague

Passau on the Danube

AMADEUS plUS

Accomodation in a 5-star hotel in Prague

Bavarian evening with entertaining live music on board

Evening cruise in Budapest and Hungarian folklore program on board




iNClUDED FEAtUrES

land program:

2 nights hotel accommodation in the 5* Le Palais-Hotel (Member of the Leading Small Hotels of the world) or smiliar in Prague, breakfast & welcome dinner included

Sightseeing program and transfers by deluxe motor coaches as outlined in the itinerary

Experienced English speaking tour director

Cruise:






Included features as specified in the itinerary (incl.)





Land Program Prague

1 prague Check-in at the five-star hotel in Prague in the afternoon and enjoy free time in the capital city of the Czech Republic before we treat you to a welcome dinner at the hotel (incl.)

2 prague After breakfast, enjoy a city tour incl. visits to the St. Veits cathedral and the Charles Bridge; in the afternoon, take free time to explore this Golden City

3 prague After check-out in the morning, join our transfer from Prague to Passau by coach and take part in a city walk (incl.)

Cruise Passau-Budapest


4 regensburg Take a morning walk through the scenic town of Regensburg, considered one of Europes best-preserved medieval cities; this afternoon, visit the renowned Benedictine abbey of Weltenburg and sample its famous dark beer; enjoy an entertaining Bavarian evening on Board (incl.)

5 passau

linz

Join the city walk through Passau in the morning or take a coach to Salzburg for a full-day city tour incl. lunch (return to the ship in Linz); as an alternative, you can also take part in the full-day excursion to the beautiful city of Cesky Krumlov, located in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic and a UNESCO World Heritage Site (return to the ship in Linz); when the ship arrives in Linz in the afternoon, you can also join the city walk to the medieval town square in the historic old town

6 Melk/Emmers dorf

weissenkirchen

Vienna

Disembark in Melk in the morning for a guided tour of the stunning Wachau region: Visit the famous Benedictine abbey in Melk and sample some local wines (return to the ship in Weissenkirchen); afterwards, cruise through the scenic Wachau valley, inscribed in the UNESCO List of World Heritage Sites; arrive in Vienna in the evening and enjoy its nocturnal magic on the tour Vienna at Night after dinner

7 Vienna Your morning begins with a half-day city tour including a visit to the State Opera, St. Stephans Cathedral and the Hofburg Imperial Palace; after lunch aboard, take an excursion to Schoenbrunn Palace; complete your day with the evening concert Sound of Vienna at the Kursalon Vienna after dinner

8 Bratislava This morning you will arrive in Bratislava to enjoy a guided tour including a walk in the historic city; the afternoon excursion takes you to the Imperial Festival Palace Castle Hof with its lordly palace, beautiful Terraced Garden and idyllic Manor Farm; Captains Gala Dinner in the evening

9 EsztergomBudapest

Join the morning excursion to Szentendre and Esztergom and return to the ship in Budapest for lunch; this afternoon, take part in the city tour with visits to the Fishermens Bastion and the Matthias Church; enjoy a fascinating evening cruise along the illuminated city including a typical Hungarian folklore show aboard (incl.)

10 Budapest Disembark after breakfast Subject to change!

Excursions are not included in the priceThe program Budapest-Prag offers the same highlights of the journeyThe cruise Passau-Budapest can also be booked without the land program in Prague

ExCURSIONS / PACKAGES A B C D

City walk Regensburg 15 Excursion Weltenburg monastery 48 City walk Passau 15 City tour Salzburg, Salzkammergut & lunch 87

Excursion Cesky Krumlov & Lunch 75 City walk Linz 16 Excursion Wachau incl. Melk abbey and wine tasting 51 Excursion Vienna at night 35 City tour Vienna 30 Visit Schoenbrunn Palace 41 Concert Sound of Vienna 48 City tour Bratislava 30 Visit Imperial Festival Palace - Castle Hof 40

Excursion Esztergom-Szentendre 37 City tour Budapest 30 total of single excursions 90 220 480 492

SAVE 20% witH oUr pACKAgESpackage price 72 176 384 393


Pragues Le Palais hotelBuilt as a residential palace in 1897, the luxurious Le

Palais hotel ranks among the citys most beautiful

Belle poque buildings. Its favourable location, ele-

gant furnishings and not least its first-class service

will contribute to your sojourn in the Golden City

being most memorable. The hotel belongs, quite

rightly, to the Leading Hotels of the World group

and has already been awarded various sought-after

prestige distinctions for its top class services and its

outstanding welcome and hospitality.


Hotel Le Palais in Prague

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CRuISE ONLY

PASSAu-BuDAPEST

C-4HaydnDeck

C-SNgHaydnDeck

C-1HaydnDeck

B-1StraussDeck

A-1Mozart Deck

SUitEMozartDeck

BRILLIANT 12.07.-19.07.14* 1.414 1.596 1.596 1.834 2.016 2.401BRILLIANT 26.07.-02.08.14 1.414 1.596 1.596 1.834 2.016 2.401

BuDAPEST-PASSAu

BRILLIANT 21.06.-28.06.14* 1.414 1.596 1.596 1.834 2.016 2.401BRILLIANT 19.07.-26.07.14 1.414 1.596 1.596 1.834 2.016 2.401ELEGANT 26.10.-02.11.14 1.071 1.260 1.260 1.680 1.883 2.254

C-4 Amadeus Brilliant & Elegant: 107, 108, 109, 110 * Slightly modified itenerary; land program Prague not available



SLOVAKIA

HUNGARYAUSTRIA

Passau

Linz Melk

Weissenkirchen

VIENNABRATISLAVA

Szentendre

Esztergom

Danube

ROMANIASoltKalocsa

Dresden

CZECH REPUBLIC

GERMANYPOLAND

SalzburgInnsbruck

SWITZERLANDLI

Basel

Rhine

Mose

lle

Main

Munich

Stuttgart

Nuremberg

Regensburg

Bamberg

Wuerzburg

Frankfurt

Ghent

BRUSSELS

Rhine

MainzMannheim

KoblenzCologne

Bonn

KampenAMSTERDAM

Arnhem Den Haag

PotsdamBERLIN

Vilshofen

Seine

Zurich

San

eRh

ne

Volendam

Cochem

MaastrichtAntwerp

Kelheim

Genve

PRAGUE

WARSAW

DordrechtNL

FRANCE LUX

BERN

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