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7 Day Christmas Rhine Cruise 599 GBP
Christmas Rhine Cruise on board the mps Amsterdam 23 December
Memories of last-minute food shopping and endless cooking will seem in the distance past on our Christmas Cruise through the most beautiful stretch of the Rhine Valley. With the mps Amsterdam friendly crew waiting on, you can simply relax and gaze out at spectacular Rhineland scenery gliding by. Everything associated with a perfect Christmas food and we have prepared a fun-filled programme of entertainment. The hillside vineyards along the Rhine & Moselle valleys may be slumbering over the winter months, but their earlier grage harvests have been bottled into delicious wines for us to sample on our optional excursions. Raise a glass of Riesling to toast your best Christmas ever!
Included in the price
- Return coach travel from your local area
- Return ferry crossings from Dover to Calais
- Six nights full board accommodation on board the mps Amsterdam, staying in a two berth main deck cabin with private facilities (some cabins have restricted view)
- Early risers and mid morning tea/coffee in the lounge
- Luggage handling on and off the vessel
- Entertainment on every night
- Welcome drink, Captain\'s get together and Party Night
- Cologne Walking tour
- Port taxes, road taxes and tolls
- Visits to Cologne, Andernach, Rudesheim, Koblenz and Bonn
- Luggage handling on and off mps Amsterdam
- Services of a tour manager
- Cabin upgrades, Promenade deck cabin from £629
- Rudesheim Delights £19, Moselle Valley £15, Ahr Valley £15, Dusseldorf £9
Please note local pick ups are operated subject to a minimum number of passengers
Call 01273 80 88 58
Danube Discovery 17 May £995
7 night Danube Fly/Cruise on Viking Prima Dona departing 17 May only £995
Call 01273 80 88 58 for more details.Paris to Amsterdam Cruise and Stay only £1495
Departs 27 March 2008
Day 1, Thu. ARRIVE IN PARIS, FRANCE.
Take the balance of the day to relax or explore the "City of Lights."
Day 2, Fri. PARIS.
See the most famous sights of Paris on this morning's tour: Visit Notre Dame Cathedral, pass the renowned Louvre Museum, the commemorative Arc de Triomphe, the Opéra, the La Madeleine, the Champs Elysées and much more. The remainder of the day is yours to explore the many museums, galleries and other attractions that the city has to offer. (B)
Day 3, Sat. PARIS.
Enjoy a full free day to explore the most romantic city in the world. Stroll through the Jardin de Tuilleries, gaze at impressionist masterpieces at Musée D'Orsay, or visit the top of the Eiffel Tower, built for the 1889 World's Fair. Paris at night sparkles with possibilities for every taste. (B)
Day 4, Sun. PARIS - LUXEMBOURG, TRIER, GERMANY.
This morning, drive through the French countryside of Champagne to Luxembourg, one of the last independent duchies which once made up western and central Europe. In today’s international politics and banking, the Grand Duchy’s role still plays an important role. There is free time for lunch and a guided city tour before continuing to Trier and boarding the ship. Tonight, gather together for the welcome dinner. (B,D)
Day 5, Mon. TRIER-BERNKASTEL.
This morning, enjoy a tour of Germany's oldest city, Trier, which has been the home to six Roman emperors. After lunch, arrive in Bernkastel for a city tour. Situated in the heart of the Mosel wine region, this medieval village has been called the "international town of vine and wine." (B,L,D)
Day 6, Tue. COCHEM – BOPPARD
After breakfast, enjoy a guided visit of Reichsburg Castle, situated above Cochem with spectacular views of the River Mosel. This afternoon, we cruise to Boppard where the evening is free for you to explore. (B,L,D)
Day 7, Wed. MAINZ – FRANKFURT
Today, you decide: either disembark for a trip to Mainz & Frankfurt or travel by motorcoach to Heidelberg, Germany's oldest university town, where you will visit the red-walled castle, enjoy gorgeous views of the Neckar valley below, and see the Great Vat, a 49,000-gallon 8th-century wine cask. Later this afternoon, return to Frankfurt, where the remainder of the day is free for you to explore. If you choose Mainz & Frankfurt, you begin with in Mainz; your guided walking tour of this beautiful town will include the famous Gutenberg Museum, home of the world's first printed bible. Then onto Frankfurt by bus for a tour of the historic “Romer” center. The ship moors overnight in Frankfurt. (B,L,D)
Day 8, Thu. KOBLENZ – COLOGNE
Situated at the confluence of the Mosel and Rhine Rivers is picturesque Koblenz. This morning's walking tour will take you through its cozy lanes and alleyways where you'll see the many cultural monuments and historical buildings. After lunch, you’ll cruise on to Cologne where the evening is free to explore the city. You will also be minutes away from Old Town, the perfect place to enjoy an after dinner Kölsch, Cologne’s local beer. (B,L,D)
Day 9, Fri. COLOGNE – DÜSSELDORF
This morning's tour of Cologne includes a visit to the fabled 13th-century Gothic cathedral. During lunch, cruise on to Düsseldorf, where your afternoon tour will take you to Burgplatz with its Old Castle Tower, Markplatz and its Town Hall, and the sophisticated shopping on Kings Avenue. The remainder of the afternoon is yours to explore on your own. We cruise overnight to Amsterdam. (B,L,D)
Day 10, Sat. AMSTERDAM.
This afternoon, enjoy a guided cruise through the city's historic canals. Your last evening is free to explore the 700 year-old European capital with its elegant and classic architecture, cafés, restaurants, lively marketplace and exciting nightlife. Perhaps, visit one of the city's renowned museums such as the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum or the Anne Frank House. (B,L,D)
Day 11, Sun. DEPART AMSTERDAM.
Your magical vacation ends today as you transfer to the airport for your homebound flight. (B)LATEST 2008 EARLY BOOKING AND SPECIAL OFFERS FROM VIKING RIVER CRUISES
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Rhine and Moselle-8 days from £879
Departs 15,22,29 May 2008
From the mighty Rhine to the gentle Moselle, drink in the ancient castles and sweeping vineyards cradled within breathtaking scenery that inspires artists and poets. Sail past the fabled Lorelei Rock, home to the beautiful siren, the Lorelei Maiden.
Your Cruise Includes
Full board commences with dinner on day of arrival on board your cruise ship and finishes with breakfast on day of departure including morning coffee and afternoon tea
Return scheduled flights/travel by Eurostar or make your own way option
Services of experienced Page & Moy Cruise Managers and the cruise staff
Services of an airport representative at major UK departure/arrival airport*
Evening Entertainment on board
All transfers and porterage on board
The above applies to the cruise part of your holiday only
* If you choose to fly from a local/regional airport it may not be possible for us to provide this service.
Highlights
Fantastic optional excursion to the historic battlefields situated in the Dutch city of Arnhem
Fascinating optional tour of Cologne
Unmissable opportunity to experience wine tasting in the lovely town of Cochem
Optional excursions
Amsterdam city tour and canal cruise
Cologne city tour
Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Museum in Rudesheim
Wine tasting in Cochem
Reichsburg Castle
Arnhem battlefields tour
Het Loo
Meal arrangements
Full board including morning coffee and afternoon tea, plus the Captain’s Gala Dinner
Also included
Scheduled flights from London Heathrow or Gatwick (or a choice of 14 regional airports at a supplement) or Eurostar from London St Pancras
The services of two experienced Page & Moy cruise managers and the cruise staff
All transfers
Evening entertainment on board
Porterage on boardLate availability - Christmas Rhine Cruise 2007
Late availability - Christmas Rhine Cruise 2007
Due to cancellations, we have selected cabins available on our amazing Christmas Rhine Cruise
Christmas Rhine Cruise (XRC)
Are you keen to join the growing band of people who prefer to go away for Christmas? If so, you might like to join our amazing Christmas river cruise holiday to one of the most enchanting corners of Europe. To help you celebrate Christmas in style, we've arranged a German style Christmas-Eve dinner, a five-course Christmas Day lunch and a special party night on board with live music.
Includes:
Four nights' accomodation in a twin berth en suite grade 1 cabin
Full board: breakfast, lunch & 3-course evening meal and a traditional four-course Christmas Eve dinner, a five-course Christmas Day lunch and a welcome drink and party night
Return coach travel from selected pick-up points
Services of a Travelscope Tour Manager on board
With P&O Ferries via Dover/Calais
With selected coach pickups in England & Wales
23rd December 2007 from £299
From Hull with North sea Ferries
With return overnight ferry crossings & selected coach pickups
22nd December 2007 from £329
Christmas on the Danube aboard the MS Johann Strauss £1295
Christmas on the Danube aboard the MS Johann Strauss £1295
Day 1 - LONDON STANSTED TO VIENNA.21 December 2007
Fly by scheduled (indirect) flight and transfer to the MS Johann Strauss. Welcome dinner followed by a concert on board featuring works by Mozart and Strauss. Alternatively, attend an optional performance at the Staatsoper or Volksoper.
Day 2 - VIENNA.
We have the whole day to explore Vienna. In the morning there will be an optional city sightseeing tour, driving around the 'Ring' visiting the Old Quarter including St Stephen's Cathedral and the Christmas market outside the City Hall. On an afternoon optional excursion, we will visit Vienna's marvellous Christmas market and then continue to the Schonbrunn Palace and Gardens.
Day 3 - SALZBURG.
From the town of Linz, take an optional tour to Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart and famous for its architectural treasures and music festival. Our morning optional walking excursion will concentrate on Mozart's family and his musical contemporaries.
Day 4 - MELK.
This morning we will reach the picturesque Wachau Valley, famous for its wine. We will moor under the shadow of the great Baroque abbey, situated on a cliff high above the Danube. After an optional guided tour of the abbey we will drive to the charming town of Durnstein in Austria's scenically splendid wine producing Wachau Valley. After an optional walking tour of Durnstein we will continue to nearby Weissenkirchen for some seasonal gluhwein. This evening there will be the opportunity to attend Midnight Mass in the magnificent setting of Melk Abbey.
Day 5 - CHRISTMAS DAY ON THE DANUBE.
A relaxing day as we sail past Vienna and Bratislava and enjoy the good food and festivities of Christmas Day on board.
Day 6 - ESZTERGOM TO BUDAPEST.
On this morning's optional excursion, we will explore Hungary's second city of Esztergom with its magnificent cathedral, and continue outside the city to the villages and towns of the scenic Danube Bend. Return to the vessel for lunch and enjoy an afternoon cruise along the Danube Bend to Budapest.
Day 7 - BUDAPEST.
An optional guided tour will include the Matthias Church, for centuries the scene of the coronation of the kings of Hungary; and the Fisherman's Bastion, for fine views of the city. In the afternoon, take an optional tour out of Budapest to Godollo, a small Baroque town known as the 'Hungarian Versailles'. Return to the vessel for farewell dinner and Gypsy Orchestra performance. Optional evening visit to the Budapest State Opera.
Day 8 - BUDAPEST TO LONDON STANSTED.
Disembark after breakfast and return to London by scheduled flight (indirect).
Excursions
Passengers who book before the stated date will receive the package of seven shore excursions free of charge; usual price is £169 per person. - The excursions are: Vienna x 2, Salzburg, Melk/Durnstein, Esztergom, Budapest and Godollo
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