River Cruise Collection

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1 Ocean World Travel s... River Cruise Collection EDITION THREE See the World a Different Way. Why Book Early? River Cruising for Singles

2 welcome River Cruises Travelsphere... 0 AmaWaterways... 0 Discover Egypt... 0 Swan Hellenic Avalon... 0 Uniworld/Titan... 0 It s hard to believe that we are almost half way through the year already. Many of us will be embarking upon the adventures that we planned last year and journeying to those special places on the planet where river cruises come into their own. For those of us that didn t, well there s always 0! There are some really, really good early booking discounts available with savings of up to 00 per couple in some instances! We ve packed this issue full of 0 cruises full of exceptional offers if you choose to plan ahead. So as we make our way towards the British summer here in the UK, make yourself a cuppa, put your feet up, and let us take you to the wonderful waterways of the word by river cruise Why Book Early? River cruising is fast becoming the most popular away to sail and discover the world. The small, intimate ships on offer become a home from home accommodating around 00 passengers, sailing to many hidden ports of call undiscoverable by larger ocean liners. As a result of this unique attraction, river cruises sell out fast and earlier than any other form of travel. On average, most ships offer just 00 spacious, well equipped and beautifully furnished cabins for your stay. Limited capacity results in a high demand far in advance of sailing, eliminating the need for late offers. Early booking discounts for 0 cruises are available, most of which are ending by June this year. Incredible savings include up to 00 off per couple and no single supplements on selected sailings. Booking early not only allows you to take advantage of this, but more importantly secures you the cabin and itinerary of your choice. With low deposits available and packages including flights, transfers, meals, excursions and drinks, river cruisers know booking early avoids disappointment. Travelling independently has never been more appealing. With many lines offering zero single supplements & welcoming atmosphere on board, its no wonder river cruising is fast becoming the most popular way for independent cruisers to holiday. River cruise lines strive to offer the same experience to independent travellers without the typical ocean cruising price tag. River Cruising For Singles They pride themselves on creating a personal, friendly and social environment, with everyone on board connected by their like minded interest in cruising, ports of call, exploration and cuisine. Most sailings offer organised all inclusive shore excursions ranging from guided walks amongst the quaint towns en route or guided trips to museums, monasteries, vineyards and popular areas of interest. Whether you prefer to spend the day absorbing the sights in the town or relaxing on deck watching the world go by, you ll be sure to share the experience with your new found friends. 0

3 0 river cruises Magical Moselle and Highlights of the Rhine. D iscover two of Europe s most iconic rivers for yourself on this superb cruise aboard the MS Amadeus Elegant. Stunning cities, attractive riverside landscapes and wonderful excursions await. Visit picturesque Cochem and the attractive wine town of Bernkastel, as well as Rüdesheim, one of the finest winemaking regions in Germany. Included excursions are a walking tour of Mainz and a walking tour of Boppard. Choose from a selection of optional excursions including Reichsburg Castle, a walking tour of Bernkastel, Siegfried s Mechanical Music Museum, a cable car ride with a bird s eye view of Rüdesheim, and a panoramic sight-seeing tour of Cologne. There s also plenty of opportunity to make your own unique discoveries. Rhine & Moselle days Onboard MS Amadeus Elegant 6th th June 0 & 9th August th September 0 Activities Activities UK/Cologne Outward Flight or Eurostar from UK to Cologne Mainz & Boppard Tour of Mainz, arrive at Boppard late afternoon Cochem Reichsburg castle and city tour 6 Boppard & Koblenz Walking tour of Boppard, set sail for exploration of Koblenz Bernkastel & Zell Optional walking tour, optional tour of Trier, visit to Zell Cologne Optional walking tour of city highlights, optional panoramic tour Rüdesheim Siegfried s Mechanical Museum, optional walking tour and cable car ride Cologne/UK Coach transfer to either Düsseldorf or Brussells Prices from pp The services of two experiences Travelsphere Cruise Representatives, a cruise Director and the cruise staff. Full board commences with dinner on day of arrival and finishes with breakfast on day of departure, including wine, beer or soft drinks with your evening meal, morning coffee and afternoon tea plus welcome cocktail, welcome dinner and Captain s Gala Dinner. Scheduled flights from Heathrow or Eurostar from St. Pancras International. Luggage transfer on Eurostar. All overseas transfers. Evening entertainment on board. Porterage on board. Walking tour of Mainz. Walking tour of Boppard. Contact us on 00 0

4 0 river cruises The Enchanting Rhine days Onboard AmaPrima th March 0 Other dates available, call for details. Prices from 9pp Castles Along the Rhine Activities Activities Fly UK Amsterdam Outward flight EMBARKATION Welcome Dinner Speyer Heidelberg excursion OR Speyer excursion Amsterdam City tour & canal cruise 6 Strasbourg City tour Cologne Rhine Gorge Rüdesheim City tour & cathedral visit OR guided bicycle tour Cruise past Rhine castles Wine tasting Siegfried s Music Museum OR Rüdesheim coffee tasting Breisach Basel Basel Fly UK Riquewihr walking tour OR Breisach & Freiburg excursion DISEMBARKATION Return flight home The Romantic Danube days Onboard AmaCerto st March 0 Other dates available, call for details. Prices from 9pp Begin in vibrant Amsterdam, enjoying her legendary canals and colourful surroundings. Visit the majestic Cologne Cathedral, the historic university town of Heidelberg, the charming medieval town of Strasbourg and discover the legendary Black Forest region. Conclude your journey amidst Switzerland s stunning scenery and worldfamous cities, enjoying lake-side excursions and Alpine vistas. PRICES ADVERTISED INCLUDE 0% EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT BOOK BEFORE ST JULY 0 Activities Activities Flight UK - Munich Vilshofen Passau Linz Melk Krems Outward flight EMBARKATION Welcome Dinner Free Time Walking tour OR guided bicycle tour (capacity controlled) Gmunden excursion OR Cesky Krumlov excursion OR Salzburg excursion Benedictine Abbey tour Walking Tour OR guided bicycle tour (capacity controlled) Wine tasting at local winery Vienna 6 Bratislava Budapest Budapest Fly UK City tour. Optional Schönbrunn Palace excursion Optional evening Mozart & Strauss concert Walking tour OR Communist History tour City tour Illuminations Cruise DISEMBARKATION Return flight home Framed by rolling hillsides, lush vineyards, and medieval castles, the Danube River has captivated musicians, artists and poets throughout the centuries. Travel to romantic destinations, nights on the Danube River cruising from Vilshofen to Budapest. Explore a,000-year-old city and visit Europe s largest pipe organ; savour local wines throughout the Wachau Valley and have your senses heightened with the timeless beauty and rich history of Vienna and Budapest.. Deluxe cruise accommodation Life enriching tours and excursions daily Culinary Delights Bites & Sites excursions State of the art infotainment system in all staterooms featuring high-speed internet access, hit Hollywood movies, extensive music library and English language stations Complimentary Wi-Fi access on board Gourmet dining with all meals included during your cruise Free flowing red & white wines (served with lunch and dinner) from destination specific regions Bottled water in every stateroom Cocktail reception, Captain s welcome dinner and gala dinner Special highlights including lectures, cooking demonstrations, on board music performances and piano music Complimentary use of bicycles All overseas transfers All local taxes Flights from London 0

5 0 river cruises Fly UK Luxor West Bank East Bank Edfu and Kom Ombo Aswan 6 Aswan Nile River Luxor Fly UK The Classic Nile Onboard Viking Princess Various dates from July 0 - October 0 Book by 0th June 0 and receive up to 00 off per person^ nights from 99pp *Price based on nd December Sailing E gypt offers a superb selection of historical sites, a wealth of culture and magnificent views. Cruising along the Nile allows you to immerse yourself in each destination whilst staying in comfortable accommodation. This night Nile cruise visits some iconic places which Egypt has to offer. You will be met upon arrival in Luxor and transferred directly to the ship. In Luxor you will find some of the most spectacular ancient sites in the world. On your second day there is the chance to visit the Valley of the Kings. The Valley is situated on the West bank of the Nile and is one of the most impressive sites in Egypt. Here you will discover a variety of tombs dating back to the th Century. Your excursion will also take you to visit Temple of Hatshepsut and the Valley of the Queens. Afterwards there is a visit to the enormous statues of Colossi of Memnon, which can also be described as one of the major tourist attractions throughout time. Your third day begins with a visit to the Luxor Temples which are on the East side of the bank, starting off with a tour of the Temple of Karnak.This is an enormous complex of three temples dedicated to. Full board with breakfast, lunch and dinner. Exterior cabins with view. Evening entertainment. Exciting itinerary with 0 excursions. the Theban Gods. Another iconic site of Luxor is the Temple of Luxor built by Amenophis III and which was originally connected to the Karnak Temple via a long stone processional street called a dromos. A visit to the Temple of Horus at Edfu, is the start to your fourth day. The cruise continues upstream to Kom Ombo where there is a late afternoon visit to the Ptolemic Temple dedicated to the gods Hareoeris and Sobek. Afterwards, still sailing upstream your boat will arrive in Aswan where it will remain for two nights. five is spent in Aswan. Aswan is Egypt s most southern city and is a lot quieter than Luxor. Also described as one of the most beautiful cities of Egypt, Aswan has a lot to offer. Sightseeing includes a visit to the High Dam, the old Granite Quarries, the unfinished Obelisk and then by boat to the temple of Philae on Agililka Island. The next day you have the option to explore Aswan some more or join an optional excursion to Abu Simel, which for many will be a highlight of this cruise. Your seventh day is spent sailing down the Nile River. During this pleasant journey you can sit back, enjoy the views or take a dip in the pool. You will arrive in to Luxor the following day for disembarkation. Qualified Egyptologist to guide you around. Direct flights to Luxor from the UK. Resort transfers and airport taxes. Personal luggage allowance ^Book a holiday over 000 per person and receive 00 discount. Book a holiday over 00 per person and receive 0 discount. Book a holiday over 00 per person and receive 00 discount. Discount offer is per person based on the full brochure/website price as published in the March 0 price list or above from Gatwick or Heathrow and Manchester (EgyptAir only) excluding any supplements and may not be combined with any other offer. All bookings must be made before 0th June 0. Applicable on departures July 0 to October 0. Contact us on 00 0

6 0 river cruises The Danube A dmire the sheer magnificence of the River Danube as you sail through Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary. Explore abbeys and palaces that line the river bank, and discover art, music and fascinating history. Choose from a selection of inclusive tailor made shore excursions, including a visit to the Benedictine Abbey in Melk, a city tour of Budapest, evening concert in Bratislava, sightseeing tour of Vienna and Dürnstein and the Hapsburg Imperial Schonbrunn Palace. Optional excursions also include a full day Hungarian Puszta, an evening concert in Vienna and wine tasting in Durnstein. The Danube days Onboard A-ROSA Bella th -th May 0 Castles -Along the Rhine th September th October 0 Activities Activities UK/Munich Flight from UK to Munich, transfer to Passau and board A-ROSA Bella Bratislava Arrive in Slovakia s capital, walking tour, cruise overnight to Vienna Melk City highlights, afternoon on Bella passing from Austria into Hungary 6 Vienna City sightseeing drive, traditional Viennese Concert in the evening Esztergom/ Budapest Walking tour, sail downstream along scenic Danube Bend, arrive in Budapest Dürnstein Walking tour, relax onboard on cruise through Wachau Valley Budapest Explore Budapest, optional excursion into Pustza. Passau Disembark, transfer to Munich, flight back to UK Prices from pp Return flight from London including pre-paid airport taxes. Airport transfers on group travel. An exclusive tailor made shore excursion programme worth up to 0 per cruise. All gratuities on board and on excursions. 06 Talks by an eminent Swan Hellenic Guest Speaker. Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea & Dinner on board. A Captain s Welcome Evening with complimentary cocktail party and wine with dinner. Open Seating Dining. uisebreaks.co.uk

7 Romantic Rhine 0 river cruises Activities Activities Amsterdam Fly to Amsterdam and transfer to your cruise ship meet your crew at a welcome reception. Book before 0th June & save up to 00 per couple^ Excursions to Mainz & Heidelberg Amsterdam Canal cruise 6 Strasbourg Guided walk of Old Town; visit the Gutenberg Museum in Mainz. Guided visit of Heidelberg Castle, see the Great Vat. Guided sightseeing, visit La Petite France district and Gothic cathedral. Cologne Choice of included sightseeing Breisach Excursion to the Black Forest Amsterdam to Zurich On-board the Avalon Felicity, Affinity, Visionary, Artistry II & Vista days from pp pp* Various dates from Mar Dec 0 * Price based Castles on 9th Along March the 0 Rhine Romantic Rhine River cruises are sure to be enchanting. Avalon Waterways Rhine cruise holidays include guided sightseeing in Cologne, Koblenz and Strasbourg, a visit to beautiful Heidelberg, a cruise on the canals of Amsterdam and a chance to sample Riesling wines in Rüdesheim. Koblenz Rhine Gorge Rudesheim Guided sightseeing in Koblenz; cruise through the Rhine Gorge; visit Siegfried s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rudesheim. Basel Zurich Disembark and transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK Avalon Waterways cruise ships also sail through the remarkable Rhine Gorge to view the legendary Lorelei Rock. Activities Activities Paris Travel to Paris and the Pullman Montparnasse Hotel for two nights. Tournon/Tain l Hermitage Viviers Paris Guided sightseeing Avignon Paris Dijon Beaune Chalonsur-Sanoe Tournus Tournus Macon Beaujolais Region Lyon Book before 0th June & save up to 00 per couple^ TGV train to Dijon, then drive to Beaune. Choose Hotel-Dieu visit or Burgundy wine tasting. Embark your ship in Chalon-sur-Saone for a welcome reception. Guided sightseeing in Tournus; visit Abbey of St Philibert. Guided sightseeing in Lyon; Fourviere Hill photo stop. 9 Camargue Arles 0 Arles Cote de Azur Guided walk in Tournon. Guided walk in Viviers, visit the Old Town and the Catherdral. Guided sightseeing; visit Palace of the Popes Cruise through the Camargue region; guided sightseeing in Arles, visit the Roman Amphitheatre. Disembark and transfer to the Cote d Azur and Fairmont Monte Carlo Hotel Cote de Azur Return to the UK Burgundy and Provence Paris to Cote d Azur On-board the Avalon Scenery days from 09pp 909pp* Various dates from Mar Oct 0 * Price based on 0th March 0 Admire spectacular scenery as your cruise ship sails the Saône and Rhône Rivers. River cruises through the heart of France take in glorious countryside panoramas and cities such as Paris and Lyon, as well as honey-hued Avignon and the historic Roman ruins of Arles. Rhône cruise holidays are ideal for lovers of wine, food and landscapes. 6 Lyon A free day to explore at leisure Private door to door pick up service in an executive car. Flights from London. Deluxe Accommodation. All meals on board Included Excursions Services of an experiences cruise director. Gratuities for cruise director and the crew. On board lectures and activities. Welcome reception, captains reception and farewell dinner. All transfers, local port charges and airport taxes. ^Savings of up to 00 per couple are already included in fares advertised. Contact us on 00 0

8 0 river cruises IN PARTNERSHIP WITH Lisbon and the Beautiful Douro River Lisbon to Porto days Onboard Queen Isabel Various dates from March to November 0 Prices from 99pp* Castles Along the Rhine D *price based on th Nov 0 sailing iscover Portugal and Spain for yourself. Breathe the sea air in Lisbon, once the heart of an empire that spanned the globe. Climb the city s steep hills, where jazz clubs line the narrow lanes and the sound of fado drifts into the streets. Sip a bica (espresso) at a café on a tiny square. In Porto s Ribeiro district, at the mouth of the Douro, find the best of the Old World, including Medieval alleyways, old houses built on top of Roman ruins, and picturesque rabelo boats. You ll also encounter restaurants serving cutting-edge cuisine, and a thriving art scene fostered by hipsters who are revitalizing the ancient city centre. grapes are grown and talk to the winemakers, discovering that Portugal also makes some fine red wines. See the university in Salamanca, Spain, where Columbus sought advice for his voyages, and listen to modern-day students singing in the streets. Watch as flamenco dancers perform their passionate dance while you indulge in Spanish cuisine. Sail from Porto through the beautiful and dramatic landscape of the Douro Valley. Vines cling to terraces carved by hand into the steep, rocky hillsides that line the water, producing Portugal s legendary Port wine. Along the way, visit the quintas where. Fly UK to Lisbon Lisbon Lisbon Lisbon Coimbra Porto to embark on night cruise Discover a hidden gem in the unspoiled Douro River Valley, and revel in the intriguing cities and beautiful architecture of the Iberian Peninsula. Porto to Bitetos 6 Reuga Pinhao Pinhao, Vega de Terron TRUE ALL-INCLUSIVE BOUTIQUE RIVER CRUISING in 0: All gratuities for all onboard and onshore services; unlimited fine wine, beer, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages; shore excursions with local experts as your guide; free Internet and Wi-Fi; and all arrival and departure day transfers. Vega de Terron 9 Barca d Alva Regua 0 Porto Porto Disembark transfer to airport for return flight Titan s VIP Home Departure Service Full board accommodation. Transfers to and from the ship. Complimentary fine wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner onboard. Included shore excursions with English speaking guides as per itinerary (subject to change). Epicurean Adventurer Program. All airport taxes, security charges. Ocean World Travel, Ocean World House, Paynes Road, Southampton, Hampshire SO DL Call our sales office on: 0 0 Website: Offers are subject to availability and based on two adults sharing, unless otherwise stated. Some offers are extremely limited and may be withdrawn without notice. These offers apply to new booking only. Prices correct at time of print.