River Cruising Along the Rhine, Moselle, Main and Danube Rivers

SPECIAL OFFERS INSIDE River Cruising Along the Rhine, Moselle, Main and Danube Rivers Aboard the MS Spirit of Caledonia May to October 2010 NOBLE CALEDONIA

BOOK BEFORE 30 NOVEMBER 2009 AND SAVE 600 PER PERSON River Deep & Mountain High A NAVIGATION OF THE MOSELLE AND RHINE RIVERS FROM SWITZERLAND TO THE LOW COUNTRIES Join us in early summer for our journey along Germany s lovely rivers. The mighty Rhine, for so long one of Europe s main trading routes contrasts beautifully with our exploration of the Moselle, surely one of the loveliest rivers in all Europe. We will also visit the historic city of Heidelberg on the Neckar River, one of Europe s great seats of learning. Most trips on offer along the Rhine are based on four to six days and concentrate on only one section of the river. Here you have a most comprehensive journey including as it does some of the most interesting places in the Netherlands, combined with the great wine producing areas along the Moselle and the historic cities of Cologne, Koblenz and Heidelberg and the enchanting resort of Baden-Baden. Added to these riches are visits in France to Strasbourg, an endlessly fascinating place in the delightful Alsace region. This detailed look at two of Europe s great rivers will offer a captivating and endlessly romantic journey. The scenery is stunning and makes an excellent combination with the artistic riches we shall see along the way from the wonderful collections on show in the museums and galleries to the fairytale castles and medieval charms of the towns and villages along the rivers. This promises to be a most relaxing and rewarding journey. The Itinerary Day 1 London Heathrow/Manchester* to Basle. Fly by scheduled flight. Upon arrival transfer to the MS Spirit of Caledonia for embarkation. Welcome drinks and dinner on board. Moor overnight. Day 2 Basle. This morning s excursion will take us to the old market square with its brightly painted Town Hall and along Minster Hill, past many handsome 18th century houses to the Minster with its slender twin spires. The oldest parts of the building date between 9th-13th centuries, although much was rebuilt in the Gothic style after the 1356 earthquake. Afternoon at leisure or join an optional excursion to the Black Forest. Sail in the early evening. Day 3 Strasbourg. Arrive in Strasbourg early this morning. A morning guided tour will introduce us to the delights of Strasbourg including the fascinating old quarter. Start with the Quai de la Cochem on the Moselle River NORTH SEA The Hague Delft Arnhem Rotterdam Antwerp Brussels NETHERLANDS Maas Moselle Cologne FRANCE Strasbourg Basle Baden-Baden Petite France where the River Ill splits into a number of canals, see the Ponts Couverts, a series of wooden bridges dating back to the 13th century, the Place Gutenberg and the Cathedral of Notre Dame, the tallest medieval building in Europe. Afternoon at leisure. Day 4 Baden-Baden. Arriving in Plittersdorf early this morning, we leave the banks of the Rhine and drive inland to the spa town of Baden-Baden. This beautiful belle-epoch resort is one of Germany s best kept secrets. The spa assembly rooms and famously elegant casino form the focal point of the town, both architecturally and socially. In the spa park, the Lichtentaler Allee runs for several kilometres from the pump room to Lichtental Convent past the neo-baroque theatre. The old quarter is full of elegant houses, exclusive boutiques and cafés and is fully pedestrianised. After a guided tour there will be free time to wander around this remarkable town which somehow manages to retain its old world charm and yet be very much of the 21st century. Sail this afternoon. Day 5 Heidelberg. From our berth in Mannheim, we visit Heidelberg where we have a day to enjoy this most picturesque and romantic of German cities which is home to Germany s oldest university, dating back to 1386. A morning tour will include the castle, a dramatically sited red sandstone ruin that dominates the city, the old town with its famous market place and the city gates. Continuing our journey along the Rhine, we reach Rudesheim in the late evening. Day 6 Rudesheim. Rudesheim is a colourful riverside town. Here you can explore the cobblestone streets of the Drosselgasse and take a mini-train to Siegfried s Mechanical Music Museum. Sail at lunchtime and enjoy the afternoon cruising towards Koblenz where we join the Moselle. This section of the Rhine is regarded by many as the most romantic with its cliff hugging castles and vine clad hills. Rhine Rhine GERMANY Koblenz Rüdesheim Mainz Cochem Bernkastel Mannheim Trier Heidelberg Neckar SWITZERLAND

Day 7 Bernkastel & Trier. Here in the heart of the Moselle Valley we will explore lovely Bernkastel and sample some of its locally produced wine. Later drive to nearby Trier, onetime capital of the Roman Western Empire and a fascinating mix of European architectural styles, but pride of place goes to the most impressive group of Roman monuments north of the Alps. See the Roman ruins including the impressive Porta Nigra, the most important ancient monument in the city and the largest Roman city gate extant. Sail in the late evening. Day 8 Cochem. Relax this morning and enjoy the lovely scenery of the Moselle Valley as we make our way to Cochem, where we will arrive in the early afternoon. The town of Cochem is famous for its 11th century Schloss and the Reichsburg, set impressively on a tree clad hill above a bend of the river. On the guided tour, walk along its winding medieval streets and see the Baroque Town Hall. Cruise back up the Moselle this afternoon, rejoining the Rhine and reaching Cologne in the late evening. Day 9 Cologne. On our morning guided tour we will include a walk along the river promenade and through the old town to the magnificent cathedral, the largest in Germany. Later, visit a local brewery and sample its excellent beer. Afternoon cruising. Day 10 Arnhem. This morning drive to the nearby Palace of Het Loo, the favoured summer residence of the Dutch Royal family from 1686 to 1975. The Palace and grounds have undergone a spectacular restoration returning them to their original 17th century splendour. Rejoin the vessel for lunch and enjoy some free time to explore this afternoon. Arnhem is well known because of the airborne paratrooper landings and the battles around the bridge over the Rhine. On the town side of the bridge stands a monument commemorating the British forces. Optional afternoon tour to the 75 acre Dutch Open Air Museum where a brick-by brick reconstruction of 60 houses, windmills, barns and farm buildings provides a wonderful representation of rural 17th-19th century Holland. Siegfried s Music Museum, Rudesheim Day 11 The Hague & Delft. From Rotterdam we will head for The Hague where our first stop is the Mauritshuis; since 1822, it has housed the Royal Cabinet of Paintings. Some of the most revered golden-age art treasures, including works by Rembrandt, Vermeer and Paulus Potter can be admired here. Another must-see is the 395-foot Panorama Mesdag, a cylindrical landscape created in 1881 by Hendrik Willem Mesdag. After lunch we will make our way to nearby Delft. Vermeer was born here and we will see the place where he painted his famous View of Delft. After a tour of the famous Delft Blue Pottery a boat trip will take you along the canals of the town. Day 12 Antwerp to London Heathrow/Manchester. Disembark after breakfast in Antwerp and transfer to Brussels airport for the return scheduled flight to London or Manchester. * Please note that the flight from Manchester to Basle is indirect. Trier 2010 Departure dates and prices per person Based on double occupancy Tour Code: RCSCRIVER 16TH*, 27TH MAY; 7TH*, 18TH, 29TH* JUNE; 18TH, 29TH* SEPTEMBER; 10TH OCTOBER 21ST* OCTOBER The Palace of Het Loo Heidelberg CAT DECK BROCHURE PRICE EARLY BOOKING PRICE BROCHURE PRICE EARLY BOOKING PRICE E Lower 1895 1295 1795 1195 D Main 2095 1495 1995 1395 C Main 2295 1695 2195 1595 B Main 2395 1795 2295 1695 A Upper 2595 1995 2495 1895 CS Single cabin 2595 1995 2495 1895 E Lower for sole use 2895 2295 2795 2195 D Main for sole use 3295 2695 3195 2595 Price includes: Economy class scheduled air travel, 11 nights aboard the MS Spirit of Caledonia on full board, shore excursions as described, entrance fees, local guides, guest speaker, services of a cruise director and tour manager, transfers, airport taxes, port taxes. Not included: Travel insurance, shore excursions shown as optional, gratuities. * Please note that these departures operate in the reverse direction, from Antwerp to Basle. NB. Ports subject to change. Water levels may affect itinerary. All special offers are subject to availability.

BOOK BEFORE 30 NOVEMBER 2009 AND SAVE 500 PER PERSON Basle to Budapest A JOURNEY ALONG THE RHINE, MAIN AND DANUBE RIVERS 21st August to 4th September 2010 This itinerary will especially appeal to those who enjoy visiting historic towns, villages and castles. The River Main in particular, on which we spend six days as the centre-piece of our journey, meanders through some of Bavaria s most beautiful landscapes, dotted with historic towns and villages, peaceful monasteries and imposing medieval castles. Prior to joining the River Main, we sail north from Switzerland along the Rhine calling into the Black Forest and the spa resort of Baden Baden on one side of the Rhine and Strasbourg on the other. Then visit that great seat of learning, Heidelberg before leaving the Rhine at the city of Mainz and joining the Main. After our call at Nuremberg we leave the Main and join the Main-Danube canal, an amazing waterway which makes this journey possible. Prior to the early 1990s there was no water link between the two rivers, but now we can cruise through to the Danube, making our journey on through Austria, Slovakia and Hungary an effortless and enjoyable passage through Europe. The Itinerary Day 1 London/Manchester/Birmingham to Zurich. Fly by scheduled flight. Transfer to the MS Spirit of Caledonia in Basle and sail in the early evening. Day 2 Breisach & Colmar. Mooring on the German side of the Rhine, there will be a morning drive into the Black Forest. This afternoon there will be a visit to nearby Colmar in Alsace. This wine-trading centre is noted for its many fountains, Gothic churches and Renaissance houses. Sail in the late afternoon. Day 3 Strasbourg & Baden Baden. A morning guided tour will introduce us to the delights of Strasbourg including the fascinating old quarter. Afternoon visit to the beautiful belle époque resort of Baden Baden. This is one of Germany s best kept secrets, a marvellous hillside town of gracious buildings and endless parks. Sail in the late evening. Day 4 Heidelberg. From the nearby port of Mannheim we will drive to Heidelberg for a half day excursion to this most picturesque and romantic of German cities. Afternoon cruising along the Rhine to Mainz where we enter the Main River. Day 5 Miltenberg. Explore the delightful Franconian town of Miltenberg with its half-timbered houses. On a walking tour see the picturesque triangular shaped Marktplatz and walk up to Mildenburg, a restored medieval castle. Sail after lunch and this evening, enjoy a tour to Wertheim, known as the Little Heidelberg. Day 6 Wurzburg & Rothenburg. After breakfast arrive in historic Wurzburg, the wine capital of Franconia. Tour the city including the magnificent Residential Palace set in equally stunning parkland. In the late morning travel along the Romantic Road to Rothenburg, a remarkable, well preserved medieval town in a truly splendid position high above the River Tauber. Day 7 Hassfurt to Bayreuth & Bamberg. Arrive in Hassfurt at breakfast time and drive to nearby Bayreuth for a morning visit to this town famous for its Wagner festival. After lunch on board, enjoy a tour of Bamberg, one of Germany s loveliest cities. Day 8 Nuremberg. Explore Nuremberg, the capital of Franconia on a guided tour of the old city within the vast walls. See Zeppelin Rhine GERMANY Bamberg Miltenberg Hassfurt Bayreuth Heidelberg Wurzburg Nuremberg CZECH Rothenburg REPUBLIC Regensberg Baden Baden Kelheim SLOVAKIA Colmar FRANCE Strasbourg Passau Melk Bratislava Breisach Vienna Basle Zurich Esztergom Budapest AUSTRIA SWITZERLAND HUNGARY Main Main-Danube Field and the site of the Nuremberg Trials, the Palace of Justice. Day 9 Kelheim & Regensburg. Morning tour of Kelheim including Liberation Hall and then sail through the Danube Gorge on small local boats and view the dramatic 400ft cliffs. After lunch in Weltenburg drive to Regensburg to explore this fascinating and beautiful medieval city. Day 10 Passau. Walking tour of the ancient fairytale Bavarian city of Passau. See the old town and cathedral that houses the largest pipe organ in the world. After a short organ recital return to the vessel for lunch. Afternoon free in Passau. Day 11 Melk & the Wachau Valley. Visit the beautiful Baroque abbey situated on a cliff, high above the Danube at Melk. Relax and enjoy the enchanting scenery as we cruise during lunch on our way to Vienna, arriving in the early evening. Day 12 Vienna. A morning excursion will include the Hofburg Palace, St Stephen s Cathedral, and a drive around the famous Ringstrasse. This afternoon, join the excursion to the summer palace of Schonbrunn. Day 13 Bratislava. Arrive this morning in the capital of Slovakia. Formerly known as Pressburg, this historic city is dominated by an enormous 9th century fortress. On a guided excursion see the old quarter, the ornate Baroque Palace and the ancient city gates. Day 14 Esztergom and Budapest. Reach Esztergom, Hungary s second city at breakfast time. You have the choice of an optional morning excursion to Visegrad or staying on board as we navigate the famous Danube Bend. Arrive in Budapest at lunch time. On our afternoon tour see the Matthias Church and the Fishermen s Bastion from where there are fine views of the city. Day 15 Budapest to London/Manchester/Birmingham. Disembark after breakfast and return to London by scheduled flight or to Manchester or Birmingham by indirect scheduled flight. Prices per person Based on double occupancy WACHAU VALLEY Tour Code: RCJS210810 Danube CAT DECK BROCHURE PRICE EARLY BOOKING PRICE E Lower 2295 1795 D Main 2595 2095 C Main 2795 2195 B Main 2995 2495 A Upper 3195 2695 CS Single cabin 3195 2695 E Lower for sole use 3595 3095 D Main for sole use 4195 3695 Price includes: Economy class scheduled air travel, 14 nights aboard the MS Spirit of Caledonia on full board, shore excursions as described, entrance fees, local guides, guest speaker, services of a cruise director and tour manager, airport taxes, port taxes. Not included: Travel insurance, shore excursions shown as optional, gratuities. NB. Ports subject to change. Water levels may affect itinerary. All special offers are subject to availability. Palace of Schonbrunn, Vienna

MS Spirit of Caledonia Joining the Noble Caledonia fleet in 2010 is the first class, 150 passenger MS Spirit of Caledonia formerly known as the MS Viking Seine. This modern, purpose built sleek river vessel offers considerable comfort in both her well designed cabins and spacious public rooms. All cabins have outside views. Cabins on the upper and middle decks measure 151 square feet and have large windows which slide open. Cabins on the main and lower decks measure 120 square feet and a have smaller windows. Cabin facilities include a private bathroom with shower, television, telephone, safe, hairdryer and individual climate control. The public areas include a single sitting dining room with panoramic views where excellent cuisine is served, observation lounge and bar with panoramic windows, library and shop, internet station and large observation deck. A particularly nice feature is the walk around, open air promenade deck. Category E Stateroom Cat A Staterooms (Upper Deck) are 1/2 deck higher and separate from public areas Restaurant 324 322 323 320 321 318 319 316 317 314 315 312 313 310 311 308 309 306 307 304 305 302 303 301 Lift Reception Shop Library Promenade Bar Observation Lounge Promenade Pullman Wardrobe Upper Deck Windows in Staterooms 300-324, 220-245 can slide open Shower Bathroom Kitchen 242 240 245 238 243 236 241 234 239 232 237 230 235 228 233 226 231 224 229 222 227 220 225 223 Lift 221 218 219 216 217 214 215 212 213 210 211 208 206 207 209 204 205 202 203 Standard Cabin (Cat C, D, E) 120 sq. ft. Middle Deck Cat B Staterooms (Middle Deck) are 1/2 deck higher. 100 102 104 106 108 107 105 103 101 Shower Lower Deck Wardrobe Bathroom Cat A Cat B Cat C Cat D Cat E Cat CS (Single) Deluxe Cabin (Cat A, B) 151 sq. ft.

Restaurant Category A or B Stateroom Library Lounge and Bar Our new Exploring the World by River brochure features river cruises along 18 of the world s rivers on vessels ranging in size from 24 to 250 passengers. Please call for your copy or order on our website. FRONT COVER: View of the Moselle River; Melk Abbey on the Danube; MS Spirit of Caledonia; Stableck Castle on the Rhine For Reservations: Office hours are Monday to Saturday from 9am to 5pm For Brochures: 24 hours a day/7 days a week 020-7752 0000 www.noble-caledonia.co.uk NOBLE CALEDONIA 2 CHESTER CLOSE, BELGRAVIA, LONDON SW1X 7BE info@noble-caledonia.co.uk Fax: 020 7245 0388 The air holidays and flights in this brochure are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority Our current booking conditions apply to all reservations (available on request) Printed in England - May 2009 Job No TE 07440