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AMSTERDAM – BUDAPEST
RIVER CRUISE
AMSTERDAM – BUDAPEST
RIVER CRUISE
ROTHENBURG EXCURSION
CESKY KRUMLOV TOUR
A UNESCO World Heritage site
situated in South Bohemia in the
Czech Republic, which has been
perfectly preserved as an example
of medieval life.
The best preserved medieval fortified
town in Germany is a 45 minute
drive from Wurzburg. Step back
into the Middle Ages while you walk
the cobbled streets and town walls,
admiring the Gothic, Renaissance and
Baroque houses and fountains.
Duration: Day trip
EVERGREEN PRICE: $110
*Note: Guests choosing this excursion will miss the
guided tour of Wurzburg.
Duration: Day trip
EVERGREEN PRICE: $150
*Note: Guests choosing this excursion will miss the
tour of Passau. This tour runs on the same day as the
Salzburg Excursion, so it is only possible to book
one or the other.
AMSTERDAM – BUDAPEST
RIVER CRUISE
AMSTERDAM T – BUDAPEST
RIVER CRUISE
EXCURSION TO BRÜHL
Take a tour to Brühl, the former town
of residence of the Prince Bishops
of Cologne and famous for the
Augustusburg and Falkenlust palaces,
both listed as UNESCO World Heritage
Sites.
SALZBURG EXCURSION
A half day tour to Salzburg, the home of
The Sound of Music and the birth place
of Mozart. A town known for its small
cobbled laneways, beautiful Baroque
buildings and a scenic setting nestled
between the Alpine Mountains and
Salzach River.
Duration: Half day
EVERGREEN PRICE: $100
Duration: Day trip
EVERGREEN PRICE: $165
CZECH REPUBLIC
FRANCE
EXCURSION TO BLATŃA CASTLE
Castle Blatná is one of the most
beautiful historical country houses in
the Czech Republic. Meet the owner
of this unique medieval moated castle
and hear the fascinating story of the
Hildpandt family, who lost the castle
in 1948 by communist confiscation
before it was finally returned during the
restitution process after 1990. Lunch in
a local restaurant is included.
ARLES – EXCURSION TO LES BAUX
DE PROVENCE
View the Roman place Les Antique and
the hospital where Vincent van Gogh
resided for a while and then continue
to Les Baux de Provence, which has
a spectacular position in the Alpilles
mountains. Les Baux is one of France’s
most picturesque villages.
Duration: Half day
EVERGREEN PRICE: $130
*Note: due to uneven surfaces along with uphill and
downhill walking, this excursion is best enjoyed by
those with an Active Fitness level.
Duration: 3 hours
EVERGREEN PRICE: $70
DALMATIA
FRANCE
MONTENEGRO TOUR
On your free day in Dubrovnik, take
the chance to visit neighbouring
Montenegro including the Bay of Kotor,
one of the most spectacular coastlines
in the Adriatic, Perast with its tiny island
church and Budva, one of the oldest
settlements in the Balkans.
ARLES – TASTES OF PROVENCE
Visit a local Olive Farm and enjoy a
tasting on its award winning produce.
Later, enjoy a visit to a local Lavender
distillery to learn about this important
industry of the region.
Duration: Day trip
EVERGREEN PRICE: $55
Duration: 3 hours
EVERGREEN PRICE: $85
*Note: this tour runs on the same day as the Cesky
Krumlov Excursion, so it is only possible to book or
the other. Guests on this excursion will also miss the
tour of Passau.
AMSTERDAM – BUDAPEST
RIVER CRUISE
AMSTERDAM – BUDAPEST
RIVER CRUISE
LOCAL BRAUHAUS EXCURSION
Traditional Bavarian beer meets art
and architecture in this excursion to
a local brauhaus and museum. Learn
the ancient craft of beer production
and enjoy a tasting of Bavaria’s finest
lagers.
VIENNESE EVENING CONCERT
An evening to remember at one of
Vienna’s famous Concert Halls enjoying
a wonderful mix of symphony, ballet
and opera in celebration of Mozart and
Strauss, two of Austria’s most influential
composers. Enjoy a glass of champagne
in the interval.
Duration: Half day
EVERGREEN PRICE: $95
AMSTERDAM – BUDAPEST
RIVER CRUISE
SCHONBRUNN PALACE TOUR
Considered one of the most beautiful
Baroque palace in Europe, Schonbrunn
is the former summer residence of the
Habsburg Monarchy that ruled the
Austria-Hungary Empire for centuries
up until WWI. Follow your local guide
around this UNESCO cultural heritage
site, including the wonderful gardens
and unique furnishings.
Duration: 5 hours
EVERGREEN PRICE: $85
Duration: 2 hours
EVERGREEN PRICE: $110
FRANCE
FRANCE
LIDO CABARET PARIS
One of the original Parisian cabarets
situated right on the Champs Elysees.
An evening of exciting acts, stunning
dancers and traditional chorus lines.
Enjoy a bottle of champagne (per
couple) and the show.
SECRETS OF THE POPES PALACE
The Palais des Papes, an austerelooking fortress dominates the city of
Avignon. Take a guided walk inside the
rambling maze of gothic hallways and
rooms of the former papal residence
and seat of Western Christianity during
the 14th century.
CANCELLED
Duration: 4 hours
EVERGREEN PRICE: $260
Champagne & Show (9pm)
Duration: 2 hours
EVERGREEN PRICE: $55
AUSTRIA
FRANCE
FRANCE
EXCURSION TO SEEFELD
Drive to the mountain village of Seefeld,
then take a horse and carriage ride
through the surrounding woods with
stunning views of the Austrian Alps,
stopping for apple strudel and coffee
or tea at a local tea house. Later there
is some free time to stroll through this
beautiful alpine village.
EXCURSION TO THE PALACE
OF VERSAILLES
The palace of Versailles is one of
the most visited French monuments
because of its architecture, its gardens
and also because of its history. The
Château de Versailles, which has been
on UNESCO’s World Heritage List for
30 years, is one of the most beautiful
achievements of
18th-century French art.
PONT DU GARD EXCURSION
The structure that crosses the Rhône
tributary Gardon is world famous: the
perfectly preserved Pont du Guard.
This three level Roman aqueduct
is 275m long and while still used,
over 2000 years ago, it transported
20,000m³ of water per day.
Duration: 4 hours
EVERGREEN PRICE: $60
Duration: Half day tour
EVERGREEN PRICE: $75
Duration: Half day
EVERGREEN PRICE: $110
*Note: This excursion must be pre booked
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Activities are subject to minimum numbers, seasonal operation, weather conditions and/or availability.
Activities are subject to minimum numbers, seasonal operation, weather conditions and/or availability.
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FRANCE
GERMANY
PORTUGAL
SPAIN
TOWN OF PÉROUGES VISIT
A short drive from Lyon lies one of the
loveliest towns in France - Pérouges.
The town’s history goes back to
pre-Christian time and has been the
backdrop for many filmmakers due
to its uniqueness and beauty. The
townscape today is characterised by
medieval buildings and cobblestone
streets. Handiwork and weaving are the
main crafts.
ALSACE WINE REGION
Discover the wines of the Alsace region
which, contrary to other French wine
regions, are not named after the villages
or vineyards from which they come but
after the grape variety. All must by law
be bottled in the region of production,
in the traditional Alsace bottle. Enjoy a
tasting of the Alsace wine varieties.
REGAU – EXCURSION TO MATEUS
PALACE
Excursion to the Mateus Palace, the
historic icon depicted on the labels of
Portugal's famous rose wines. Enjoy a
tasting and tour of the cellar and learn
about the art of Port making, a tradition
refined over the centuries.
MADRID – PRADO MUSEUM
Visit Spain’s finest art gallery, The
Prado, which houses a huge collection
of Spanish Art with over 7000 paintings
and 1000 sculptures. Price includes
entry and transport to the museum.
Duration: Half day
EVERGREEN PRICE: $70
Duration: Half day
EVERGREEN PRICE: $100
Duration: 2 hours
EVERGREEN PRICE: $75
CANCELLED
Duration: 2 hours
EVERGREEN PRICE: $75
FRANCE
ITALY
ROMANIA
SPAIN
MACON – CLUNY ABBEY TOUR
About 1000 years ago Cluny was the
religious centre of Europe. Until the
construction of St. Peter’s Basilica in
Rome was finished, the cloister of Cluny
III was the largest church of Christianity.
Visit the remains of the five naves and
discover the fascinating way of life of the
monks, up to 10,000 of which lived in the
cloister of Cluny during the Middle Ages.
FLORENTINE RISTORANTE
Taste the flavours of Tuscany at a
typical Florentine family-run restaurant
including pasta and pizza with local
wine.
EXCURSION TO THE BLACK SEA
As your ship docks in Silistra for the
day, take a coach excursion to the
Black Sea. The seaside town of Varna
was founded in 600BC by the Greeks
and today is Bulgaria's gateway to the
Black Sea trade. Later we take a visit to
the Varna Archaeological Museum.
TOLEDO
The medieval fortified town of Toledo
is a UNESCO World Heritiage site and
today known as the "City of Three
Cultures" having been influenced by a
historical co-existence of Christians,
Muslims and Jews. Toledo traditionally
has been a traditional sword-making
and steel working centre since around
500BC.
Duration: 3 hours
EVERGREEN PRICE: $85
Duration: Full day
EVERGREEN PRICE: $190
Duration: Half day
EVERGREEN PRICE: $95
Duration: Full day
EVERGREEN PRICE: $55
*Note: due to uneven surfaces along with uphill and
downhill walking, this excursion is best enjoyed by
those with an Active Fitness level.
FRANCE
POLAND
ROMANIA
SPAIN
WINE TASTING IN TOURNON
Tournon and especially Tain l’Hermitage
on the opposite river bank are famous
for their wines – the small Hill of Tain
l’Hermitage is the most expensive
vineyard in the world and produces
only a few wines. Enjoy tasting of some
of the famous and absolutely delicious
wines in the magnificent Tournon Castle
WIELICZKA SALT MINES
Visit the 800 year old Wieliczka Salt
Mines – the greatest tourist attraction
in southern Poland. Here you will
wonder at the glistening chandeliers of
pure crystal salt as well as many other
fascinating salt sculptures.
SNAGOV MONASTERY
Outside of Bucharest on a remote
island lies the Snagov Monastery
which is the supposed burial site of
Vlad the Impaler, commonly known as
Count Dracula. Visit the monastery by
boat and learn about the mysteries of
bygone eras. Return back to Bucharest
for an afternoon at leisure.
SEVILLE – FLAMENCO SHOW
Seville is well known for its Flamenco
dancing. Witness the skill and beautiful
costumes of the dancers on stage in a
local theatre.
Duration: 3 hours
EVERGREEN PRICE: $30
Duration: 2 hours
EVERGREEN PRICE: $70
Duration: 3 hours
EVERGREEN PRICE: $75
Duration: Half day tour
EVERGREEN PRICE: $110
GERMANY
PORTUGAL
SERBIA
SWITZERLAND
BAVARIAN TRADITIONAL BEER
HALL DINNER
Enjoy traditional Bavarian Hospitality
featuring Pork Knuckles and
Beersteins. Beerhalls are central to
Bavarian life, here you can mix with
the locals and sing along to traditional
favourites.
LISBON – EXCURSION TO SINTRA
The hilltop town of Sintra is situated
just north of Lisbon. Enjoy a guided
tour of this beautiful and historic town,
a UNESCO World Heritage site which
dates back to Moorish times and before.
NATIONAL OPERA THEATRE TOUR
Go behind the scenes of the National
Opera Theatre for an insight into the
creation of costumes, dressing rooms,
hair and makeup with backstage
access before a concert from Serbia’s
finest.
EXCURSION TO ANNECY, FRANCE
Discover the romantic French town
of Annecy with views of spectacular
Alps and a beautiful medieval old town
boasting secluded cobbled streets,
softly curving architecture and quaint
canals. Stroll across Pont des Amours
(the lover’s bridge) before taking in
the Imperial Palace and the baroque
Cathedral of
Saint Pierre.
Duration: 4 hours
EVERGREEN PRICE: $85
Duration: Half day
EVERGREEN PRICE: $60
Duration: 2.5 hours
EVERGREEN PRICE: $35
Duration: Full day
EVERGREEN PRICE: $95
GERMANY
PORTUGAL
SPAIN
SWITZERLAND
COCHEM CASTLE
In the most romantic part of the
Moselle Valley, where the river curves
between two hiking paradises - Eifel
and Hunsrück - lies the old town
of Cochem. Take a walking tour of
the town including a guided visit of
the magnificent Reichsburg castle,
boasting impressive views of the
Moselle Valley.
PORTO – EXCURSION TO PALACIO
DA BOLSA
Once part of the St Francis Convent,
this former stock exchange is now
one of the most visited attractions in
Portugal. With a mixture of architectural
styles the building features in all its
splendour traces of neoclassical
nineteenth century, Tuscan architecture,
as well as English neo-Palladian.
EXCURSION TO MONTSERRAT
Just outside of Barcelona, lies the
Mountain of Montserrat which rises
majestically to 1,235m. Visit the Royal
Basilica of Montserrat, a Benedictine
Monk retreat offering spectacular views
of Catalunya.
Duration: Half day
EVERGREEN PRICE: $115
Duration: 1 hour
EVERGREEN PRICE: $20
INTERLAKEN – JUNGFRAU
Journey to the Top of Europe on
the world famous Jungfraubahn
railway, passing the Eiger and various
viewpoints. At the top, explore the
ice caves and take the lift to the
highest lifted viewpoint in Europe at
3,571m above sea level. Breathtaking
views surround you as you look out
on neighbouring countries France,
Germany and Italy.
CANCELLED
*Note: Guests choosing this excursion will miss the
tour of Koblenz
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Duration: Half day
EVERGREEN PRICE: $125
Duration: Full day
EVERGREEN PRICE: $330
Activities are subject to minimum numbers, seasonal operation, weather conditions and/or availability.
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