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Amadeus Waterways - 2009 Europe's Heartland Cruise

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EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT
5% Discount if you Book between 1st and 20th May and Pay in Full by 20th May 2008

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2009 RATES
3 NIGHTS PARIS, 7 NIGHT CRUISE , TRIER - NUREMBERG & 2 NIGHTS PRAGUE

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2009 Departures and Prices Per Person in  Australian Dollars
Ship
Start
Cruise
Start
City
Cruise
Cost
Cruise
+ Land
Amacello
23 April
Paris
$2,365
$3,547
Amalyra
15 May
Paris
$2,472
$3,655
Amacello
04 June
Paris
$2,472
$3,655
Amalyra 20 June Prague $2,472 $3,655
Amalyra 26 June Paris $2,472 $3,655
Amacello 16 July Paris $2,472 $3,655
Amalyra 01 August Prague $2,472 $3,655
Amalyra 07 August Paris $2,472 $3,655
Amacello 27 August Paris $2,687 $3,870
Amalyra 12 September Prague $2,687 $3,870
Amalyra 18 September Paris $2,687 $3,870
Amacello 02 October Prague $2,687 $3,870
Amalyra 24 October Prague $2,472 $3,655
Amalyra 30 October Paris $2,257 $3,440
Amacello 13 November Prague $2,042 $3,225

The above rates are per person in Cat. E in a Deluxe outside Stateroom with window
Single price: 50% of Twin Price.
Junior Suite: 100% of twin price
Single Supplement for Land: $645 per person
Port charges of $105 per person are not included.

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NOTE: Children pay the same as adults. Children under 18 years have to share the cabins with an adult 18 and plus, Cabins only holds 2 passengers

Rates, additional charges and conditions are subject to change, and to
currency fluctuation, without notice - Errors and Omissions Excepted
310108CM

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Cabin Upgrades per person in  Australian Dollars
Amacello Deck
Category Stateroom Price
D Piano Deck - Window
$160
C Cello Deck - French Balcony
$537
B Cello Deck - French Balcony
$644
A Violin Deck - French Balcony
$752
S Violin Deck - French Balcony $1,612
NOTE: Please select bedding configuration at the time of booking. The choices are: Choice A: Two twin beds
Choice B: One large bed (larger than queen size)

Europe's Heartland Cruise River Cruise Map


ITINERARY

Day 1    Paris - (Thu)
Arrive in Paris and transfer to your hotel. Start exploring the town during the balance of the day.

Day 2    Paris - (Fri)
Enjoy Paris' famous sights during this morning's guided tour: Visit Notre Dame Cathedral, see the unique Louvre Museum, the commemorative Arc de Triomphe, Opéra, Madeleine, 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    Paris - (Sat)
Enjoy a full free day to explore the amazing "City of Light," where romance fills the air. Stroll along the Champs Elysées, the boutique- lined boulevards, or visit the top of the Eiffel Tower, built for the World's Fair of 1889. Paris at
night offers unlimited possibilities for everybody's taste. (B)

Day 4    Paris / Luxembourg - Trier, Germany (Sun)
This morning say "Au Revoir" to Paris as you drive through the scenic French countryside of Champagne to Luxembourg, one of the last of hundreds of independent duchies which once made up western and central Europe.
Today the Grand Duchy owes its importance to its role in international politics and banking. There is free time for lunch and a guide city tour before continuing to Trier and embarkation on the ship. Tonight gather on board for a Welcome Dinner.
(B,

Day 5    Bernkastel - Zelll - (Mon)
This morning arrive in the charming village of Bernkastel. Strategically located in the middle of the Moselle wine-producing region, Bernkastel boasts over 500 years of documented wine history. Take a guided walk through the old town center with its Medieval and Renaissance buildings. Then, sail to Zell, famous for its wine, "Zeller Schwarze Katz." (B,L,D)

Day 6    Cochem/ Koblenz/ Rhine Castles R udesheim - (Tue)
This morning arrive in Cochem for a tour to hilltop Reichsburg Castle. From here, a motorcoach brings you to Koblenz situated at the confluence of the Moselle and Rhine Rivers. Reboard your ship and cruise along the most famous part of the Rhine, past legendary Lorelei Rock. Arrive in Rüdesheim, the perfect example of a Rhine Valley wine town. Visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum and explore the Drosselgasse, a narrow alley lined with wine taverns and restaurants. (B,L,D)

Day 7   Mainz / Heidelberg / Franfurt - (Wed)
Today, you decide: Either disembark in Mainz and travel by motorcoach to Heidelberg, Germany's oldest university town, where you will visit the red- walled Castle, seeing the Great Vat, a 49,000- gallon 18th- century wine cask and beautiful views of the Neckar Valley and Heidelberg below. Then there is a walking tour of old Heidelberg and free time for lunch on your own. In the afternoon drive to Frankfurt, the bustling metropolis on the River Main, where you rejoin your ship. Or, you can enjoy a leisurely walking tour of charming Mainz, hometown of the famous printer Guttenberg and the Roman ship museum. Then take a lunchtime cruise on the Main river to Frankfurt where you
will have a guided walking tour of the historic city center "The Romer" (B, L, D)

Day 8    Miltenberg / Wertheim - (Thu)
Arrive in Miltenberg and disembark for a guided morning walking tour of this old Franconian town, which reveals narrow cobblestone streets and gabled, half- timbered houses. Shop for souvenirs before your continuing to charming Wertheim for an interesting glass- blowing performance. Then there is free time to browse the
market square before re- boarding the ship. (B, L, D)

Day 9    Wurzburg - (Fri)
Würzburg, "the Pearl of the Romantic Road," is the capital of Lower Franconia, and a center of wine and trade. Visit the major sights including the magnificent Residence Palace. This afternoon, why not join an optional excursion to medieval Rothenburg. A walking tour helps you appreciate its ramparts and towers, cobbled lanes and 16th- century houses. Free time to explore before returning to Würzburg. (B, L, D)

Day 10    Bamberg - (Sat)
Enjoy a leisurely morning cruising before you enter the Main- Danube Canal at enchanting Bamberg, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993. Disembark for a guided tour of this medieval gem, with its uniquely intact townscape. Marvel at the breathtaking cathedral, the Old Town Hall that straddles the river, and the city's serpentine streets with charming houses and 18th- century mansions. Late tonight arrive in Nuremberg. (B, L, D)

Day 11    Nuremberg / Prague/ Czech Republic - (Sun)
After breakfast transfer to Prague, where you will arrive in time for lunch, the afternoon is free to explore the "Golden
City" on your own. (B)

Day 12    Prague - (Mon)
This morning's sightseeing reveals why Prague is considered one of Europe's most attractive cities. Visit the thousand- year- old Hradcany Castle courtyard, St. Vitus and the Golden Lane, then walk through the Jewish
quarter to the Old Market Square. The evening is free to mix with the locals at Wenceslas Square, shop for souvenirs or enjoy one of the charming cafés or restaurants. (B)

Day 13    Depart Prague - (Tue)
Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)

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Included in your Amadeus Waterway Cruise

Those returning from Germany are singing the praises of the fascinating Rhine and the Moselle as the most scenic European rivers. Start your European vacation with a big splash in Paris before joining our cruise in Luxembourg, the capital of the Grand Duchy. You will be enchanted by the meandering Moselle Valley with Europe's steepest vineyards and the precious towns of Bernkastel, Zell and Cochem. Taste the Moselle vintages in cozy taverns, then sail through the most beautiful stretch of the Rhine with all its picturesque castles from
Koblenz to charming Rüdesheim. Enter the Main river with its quaint medieval towns Miltenberg, Wertheim and Bamberg and sail through the Main-Danube Canal to historic Nuremberg. Your journey ends in historic Prague, also called “the city of a hundred Spires”.

  • Three nights hotel accommodation in Paris including buffet breakfast daily
  • Transfer from the Hotel in Paris via Luxembourg to the Ship in Trier
  • 7- night Deluxe Cruise Accommodation in an Outside Stateroom - 82% of the Staterooms with large French Balconies
  • Infotainment System in all Staterooms with Internet, Movie and Music Library & English Language TV Stations
  • Terry Bathrobes and White- on- white plush Bedding in all Staterooms
  • Superb dining with all meals included while cruising
  • Unlimited Quality Red & White Wines from Europe's great Wine Regions with every Dinner on board the Ship
  • Cocktail Reception and Welcome Dinner
  • Captain’s Gala Dinner
  • Transfer from the Ship in Nuremberg to the Hotel in Prague
  • 2 Nights Hotel Accommodation in Prague including daily Buffet Breakfast
  • Daily Sightseeing Program as outlined in the Itinerary
  • Special Highlights including Folklore Dances, Lectures, Theme Dinners, on board Music Performances and after- noon & evening Piano Music
  • Use of Amalegro Bicycles to explore
  • Services of Professional Cruise Director
  • All English language on board in a non-smoking environment (smoking only on the Sun Deck)
  • All local taxes

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