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A 23 night river cruise across Europe
aboard the MS Amadeus Symphony
10th June to 3rd July & 28th August to 20th September 2017
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Rh
oin us aboard the MS Amadeus Symphony on this
talks by our Guest Speaker will create an enjoyable,
ultimate European journey, a truly fascinating
informative and lively atmosphere on board as we sail
voyage along the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers all
along the European waterways.
the way from
Amsterdam to the
Each port of call
NETHERLANDS
Black Sea. Our
has its own unique
GERMANY
• Amsterdam
character waiting to
elegant floating hotel
Wurzburg
carries you through
be discovered whilst
Cologne•
Bamberg
M ai n
Koblenz
•
historical and
on one of our guided
•
Rudesheim • • • •
• Nuremberg
Durnstein
cultural delights as
excursions. From
Mannheim• •
Regensburg
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AKIA
an u b
LOV
e • Passau
Heidelberg
Vienna
S
•
we traverse eight
historic locations to
Miltenberg
Melk • • • Bratislava
WACHA
U VALLEY
Wertheim
Danube
Budapest
countries and travel
iconic buildings, our
•
AUSTRIA
HUNGARY
more than 2200
itinerary is brimming
ROMANIA
Pecs • Kalocsa
• • Mohacs
miles over the course
with highlights
Tulcea
Danube
IRON
•
of 23 nights.
including the grand
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G AT E S
UB
Cernavoda
Belgrade •
DAN LTA
•
Bucharest
DE
•
cities of Vienna
••
Constanta
Rousse
Svistov •
and Budapest,
We have chartered
SERBIA
Veliko Tarnovo •
BLACK
the MS Amadeus
picturesque towns
BULGARIA
SEA
along the Rhine
Symphony for our
voyages which will
including Miltenberg
transport you in considerable comfort between great
and Rudesheim and the scenic beauty of the Rhine
Gorge as we cruise through the spectacular Iron Gates.
cities, towns and villages. This is the perfect trip for
those who enjoy seeing something new every day as
we sail past ever changing landscapes whilst the slow
speed of the vessel allows you to absorb the views of
Tour Highlights
town and country.
Main
If you have never experienced a river journey it is
difficult to explain the sheer pleasure that comes from
travelling across Europe observing everyday life on
the banks of the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers.
You can let the world slip by as you relax on the Sun
Deck or in the Lounge and delight in awe-inspiring
panoramic views of the passing scenery. Guided
excursions with excellent local guides and interesting
Durnstein in the Wachau Valley
n Visit the wonderful Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam
n See beautiful chocolate box towns and villages along
the river
n Visit the grand cities of Vienna and Budapest
n Organ recital in Passau
n Beautiful evening sailing of Budapest
n Spectacular sailing through the Iron Gates
n Travelling through eight countries, 2200 miles and
unpack only once
City Hall building in Bamberg
Decebal’s head carved in rock, Iron Gates Natural Park
Amsterdam canal
Bridge over the Neckar River in Heidelberg
The Itinerary
Day 1 London/Manchester/Birmingham/Bristol/Edinburgh to Amsterdam,
Netherlands. Fly by scheduled flight. On arrival transfer to the MS Amadeus
Symphony. Moor overnight in Amsterdam.
Day 2 Amsterdam. Enjoy your first morning of this cruise in the delightful
city of Amsterdam. There is a choice of two excursions today, either a visit
to the famous Van Gogh Museum, which holds the world’s largest collection
of the master’s work, or explore this wonderful city by canal cruise, whilst
ensuring we visit one of Amsterdam’s magical flower displays. Should you
prefer, you are free to explore Amsterdam independently. Later today we
will sail to Cologne. Enjoy Welcome Drinks and Dinner on board this
evening.
Day 3 Cologne, Germany. After spending our morning cruising
the Rhine we arrive into Cologne. Our tour of this famous town
will include its renowned cathedral and the Wallraf-Richartz
Museum, housing a gallery that includes a collection of fine art
from the Medieval period to the early 20th century. Sail this evening.
Day 4 Koblenz and Rudesheim. Arrive in Koblenz for a walking tour of
this historic commercial centre. After lunch continue through the dramatic
Rhine Gorge to Rudesheim, passing romantic castles, lush vineyards and the
infamous Lorelei rock. In Rudesheim, enjoy a tour of Siegfried’s Mechanical
Musical Instrument Museum, housing 350 self-playing musical instruments.
Day 5 Mannheim to Heidelberg. From our mooring in Mannheim, we will
make our way to Heidelberg. From here we will enjoy a half day tour of this
charming town including a visit to its famous castle, whose ruins are arguably
some of the most important Renaissance structures north of the Alps. Return
to our vessel and continue sailing.
Day 6 Miltenberg and Wertheim. This morning on a walking tour, see the
pretty Franconian town of Miltenberg, known for its half-timbered Medieval
houses. Included in our tour will be a tasting of some local beer before
returning to our vessel and sailing. Once in Wertheim, we will have an
afternoon walking tour of this picturesque town. Return to the vessel for dinner.
Day 7 Wurzburg. Arrive this morning in historic Wurzburg. Our tour of this
lovely town includes the magnificent Prince Bishop’s Residenz Palace. Return
to the vessel and set sail for Bamberg.
Day 8 Bamberg. This morning, enter the Main-Danube Canal at Bamberg,
one of Germany’s most beautiful and historic towns. There will be ample
time to tour and explore this Bavarian municipality, whose centre has been
awarded UNESCO world heritage status.
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Day 9 Nuremberg. The city of Nuremberg’s long and sometimes troubled
history has left its mark on the city and there will be plenty to discover during
our tour. Visit the World War II sites, including the Reich Party Rally Grounds.
Discover the city’s spectacular Medieval architecture, including the 900
year-old ramparts that surround the city, the courts of justice and more. On
returning to the vessel, continue cruising through the highest point of any
commercial waterway in Europe, 1331 feet above sea level.
Day 10 Regensburg. Today we enter the Danube River and arrive at the
historic town of Regensburg. During our guided tour we will see highlights
such as the Old Town Hall, the World Heritage listed city centre and the
Romanesque Porta Praetoria. We will then be entertained by the local
Domspatzen Quartet with a concert in one of the local churches.
Day 11 Passau. Arrive this morning in Passau, where the Inn and
Ilz rivers join the Danube. Our guided walking tour will include the
old town of this Bavarian city and the breathtaking Cathedral of St
Stephan which contains one of the world’s largest church pipe organs.
Enjoy an organ recital before returning to the vessel for lunch. The
afternoon is at leisure in Passau before we cruise to Austria this evening.
Day 12 Melk and Wachau Valley to Vienna, Austria. Today, we will enter
the stunning Wachau Valley. Our vessel will moor in Melk under the shadow
of the great Baroque Abbey, situated on a cliff high above the Danube.
Enjoy a guided tour of the Abbey. We will then join our vessel once again
and continue sailing through the Wachau to Durnstein, where King Richard
the Lionheart was imprisoned. Here we will have a further guided tour,
followed by time at leisure. This evening sail to Vienna.
Day 13 Vienna. A morning city tour of Austria’s elegant capital will take us
around the famous Ringstrasse and the Old Quarter including St Stephan’s
Cathedral. Return to the MS Amadeus Symphony for lunch and enjoy an
afternoon at leisure. Optional evening performances ashore will be arranged
at either the Vienna State Opera or Volksopera. For those attending, an early
supper will be arranged on board and a late evening snack offered on your
return to the vessel.
Day 14 Vienna. This morning depart for a visit to the wonderful Schonbrunn
Palace and Gardens, the favourite summer residence of Maria Theresa.
This afternoon you will have time at leisure to explore this grand city
independently or enjoy free time on board.
Day 15 Bratislava, Slovakia. Arrive this morning in the Slovak capital of
Bratislava. Join a guided walking tour of the city, previously known as
Pressburg, a former capital of Hungary. See the Old Quarter, the ornate
Veliko Tarnovo
Great Black Cormorants, Danube Delta
dates back to ancient Greek and Roman times and, on a guided tour,
we will see the city’s Museum of National History and Archaeology
and its famous Roman mosaic. Return to the vessel and set sail along
the snaking Danube as we make our way to the Black Sea.
Baroque Palace and the ancient city gates. We will then cruise to
Budapest, arriving late in the evening. Moor overnight.
Day 16 Budapest, Hungary. Today will be devoted to Hungary’s
elegant capital. Spend the morning on a guided excursion that will
include the Old Quarter, the Matthias Church and the Fisherman’s
Bastion. This afternoon will be at leisure before we depart from our
mooring this evening and sail along Budapest’s riverfront viewing
the city in all its illuminated glory.
Budapest
Day 17 Kalocsa. Arrive this morning in charming Kalocsa, renowned for
its paprika production. A tour of the Puszta district will include the town,
followed by a spectacular display of Hungarian horsemanship at the
Bakodpuszta Equestrian Centre. Cruise to Mohacs this afternoon and
moor overnight.
Day 18 Pecs. Depart on a morning’s excursion to Pecs. Lying between the
Danube and Drava Rivers in southern Hungary, the historic city of Pecs
enjoys a fine position on the slopes of the Mecsek Hills. Our excursion
will feature the sites associated with the city’s Roman Ottoman Hapsburg
past. Return to the ship in Mohacs and enjoy an afternoon cruising.
Day 19 Belgrade, Serbia. A half day tour highlights the city’s main
attractions, including the Kalemegdan fortress as it looms over the
confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, Saint Sava Cathedral, being
the largest Orthodox Church in the world and finally, Tito’s memorial.
This evening, enjoy a Folklore performance.
Day 20 Cruising through the Iron Gates. Today the scenery becomes
truly spectacular as we cruise through the Iron Gates, a narrow Danube
gorge between the Carpathian and Balkan Mountains.
Day 21 Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria. From Svistov, drive to Veliko Tarnovo,
the capital of the second Bulgarian Kingdom from 1187 to 1393. The city
formed a natural fortress, located on three hills surrounding the Yantra
River. A palace, fortifications and churches were built into the terrain.
Across the river, ancient stone houses seemingly
perched on top of each other rise up the steep
riverbank. After lunch in a local restaurant, rejoin the
ship in Rousse and sail in the late evening.
Day 22 Constanta, Romania. Our vessel will
arrive into Cernavoda at the entrance to the Black
Sea Canal. Drive to nearby Constanta, a
popular resort city. Its colourful history
Budapest Parliament building
Day 23 The Black Sea & Tulcea. Awake early today to experience
sunrise over the Black Sea. Weather conditions permitting, we hope to
make a short cruise into the Black Sea proper, with a good chance of
spotting birdlife. Later we cruise to Tulcea, situated at the entrance
to the Danube Delta and enjoy an afternoon boat trip into the delta
wetlands. Tonight join your fellow travellers for the Gala Farewell Dinner.
Day 24 Bucharest to London/Manchester/Birmingham/Bristol/
Edinburgh. Disembark after breakfast and transfer to the airport
(approximately 3 hours drive) for your return scheduled flight to the UK.
PRICES PER PERSON
Based on double occupancy
LAUNCH OFFER – SAVE £400 PER PERSON FOR
A LIMITED TIME ONLY
Cat
Category C
Category B
Category A
Amadeus Suite
Category C – for sole use
Category B – for sole use
Brochure Price
£5595
£5895
£6395
£6995
£5595
£5895
Launch Offer Price
£5195
£5495
£5995
£6595
£5195
£5495
Price Includes: Economy class scheduled air travel, 23 nights aboard the
MS Amadeus Symphony on full board basis, house wine, beer and soft
drinks with lunch and dinner, shore excursions as described, gratuities, Guest
Speaker, Cruise Director, Tour Manager, transfers, port taxes, airport taxes.
Not Included: Travel Insurance, optional evening performance in Vienna.
BUCHAREST POST-CRUISE EXTENSION
If you would like to extend your time in Bucharest we are offering
a three night extension staying at the centrally located, four-star
Park Inn by Radisson Hotel. Further details on request or can be
viewed online at www.noble-caledonia.co.uk
Pecs
+44 (0)20-7752 0000
MS AMADEUS SYMPHONY
F
or our journey along the Rhine, Main and Danube we have chartered the delightful, 144 passenger MS Amadeus
Symphony which was launched in 2003 and refurbished in 2014. Whilst on board you will be looked after by
the crew and our team of experienced staff who will ensure your time is relaxing, enjoyable and informative. Let the
world slip by as you relax on the Sun Deck or in the Lounge, delight in panoramic views of the passing scenery or
indulge in the delicious cuisine that shall be freshly prepared for you each day. The added inclusion of drinks with
lunch and dinner, as well as all gratuities, makes for all-round ease and enjoyment.
Your Cabin/Suite
The MS Amadeus Symphony has 72 cabins which range in size from 15
square metres for the Stateroom cabins to 22 square metres for the Suites.
Cabins are fitted with all the mod-cons one would expect to ensure a
relaxing and comfortable voyage throughout; en-suite facilities with a
shower and hairdryer, individual climate control, flat screen television,
generous closet space and choice of bed configuration. The Suites also
feature a mini-bar, bathtubs and bathrobes. Cabins on the Mozart Deck
include floor to ceiling glass doors leading on to a French Balcony and
Staterooms on the Strauss and Haydn Decks have panoramic windows.
Your Dining
Meals are taken in the MS Amadeus Symphony’s single sitting restaurant
located on the Mozart Deck. The restaurant seats all passengers in an
open seat arrangement and the experienced chefs serve fresh, local
ingredients, focusing on both international and local specialties.
Mornings feature a full buffet breakfast whilst lunches are part served and
part buffet. Dinners are served and will likely include a choice of fresh fish
and meats. Vegetarian dishes are of course available and special dietary
needs can be met with advance notice. Complimentary wine, beers and
soft drinks are included at lunch and dinner.
Your Space
Spread over four decks, the ship’s public spaces are comfortable
and elegantly decorated. There is a delightful dining room which
accommodates all guests in one sitting. The Amadeus Club and Panorama
Bar are excellent spaces for relaxation and there is also gift shop, hair salon
and fitness room on board. In favourable weather, the Sun Deck and Lido
Bar are the perfect place to observe the banks of the majestic rivers and
for those in need of a little pampering, you can arrange a visit to the ship’s
massage room for some further relaxation and respite.
Life On Board
The ship is comfortable with a convivial and informal atmosphere on board.
The friendly crew will do their utmost to ensure your stay is enjoyable,
informative and agreeable throughout. A daily briefing by the Cruise
Director will provide you with information on the next day’s activities and
expert English speaking guides will accompany you on the excursions. In
addition, you will be accompanied by a Guest Speaker who will provide
entertaining and informative talks.
Mozart Deck Stateroom
Sun Deck
Amadeus Club
Panorama Bar
Sun Deck
Restaurant
DECK PLAN
MOZART DECK
RESTAURANT
STRAUSS DECK
HAYDN DECK
RECEPTION
SHOP/
ELEVATOR
SUN DECK
BAR
AMADEUS CLUB
PANORAMA BAR
BRIDGE
SUN DECK
LIDO BAR
FUN
POOL
CHESS
BOARD
Coffee in the bar
MOZART DECK
RESTAURANT
320
318
316 314
312 310
308
306
304
302
321
319
317 315
311 309
307
305
303
301
RECEPTION
323
LIFT
SHOP
BAR
PANORAMA BAR
AMADEUS CLUB
STRAUSS DECK
231 229 227 225 223 221 219 217 215 211 209 207
206 204
LIFT
HAIR
SALON
FITNESS
ROOM
230 228 226 224 222 220 218 216 214 212 210 208
203
HAYDN DECK
124 122 120 118 116 114 112 110 108 106 104 102
127 125 123 121 119 117 115 111 109 107 105 103
CATEGORY A
AMADEUS SUITE
CATEGORY B
LIFT
CATEGORY C
Friendly cabin staff
2 Chester Close, Belgravia, London, SW1X 7BE
+44 (0)20 7752 0000 | [email protected] | www.noble-caledonia.co.uk
All special offers are subject to availability. Our current booking conditions apply to all reservations and are available on request. Ports and itinerary subject to change.
Cover image: Melk Abbey
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