CRUZEIROS 2013

LEADING THE WAY IN RIVER CRUISING

EUROPE, RUSSIA, AFRICA,VIETNAM & CAMBODIA

2013

View of Mosel River from Cochem Castle

Welcome to AmAWAterWAysWhen we founded AmAWAterWAys ten years ago, our motivation was to provide the most exceptional river cruise experience possible. Our company has grown substantially since then and our commitment to excellence continues to endure. AmAWAterWAys leads the way in river cruising thanks to our fleet of custom-designed ships, deluxe amenities and attentive service. We were the first cruise line to offer such benefits as French Balconies, complimentary in-room Internet access, ship-wide Wi-Fi, award-winning cuisine and guided bicycle excursions. Four of our newest ships offer generously sized staterooms with twin Balconies, a choice of dining venues and other exquisite features. There are exciting new itineraries and special theme cruises as well, such as our “Culinary Delights” shore excursions. It all adds up to make 2013 the perfect year for river cruising.

We are extremely proud of our fifteen vessel fleet. Debuting in 2013 is the 164-passenger AmAPrImA, sister ship to the AmACertO, our largest and most imaginative ship. Inspired by classic luxury yachts, these vessels feature twin Balcony staterooms (an AmAWAterWAys exclusive), a choice of indoor and outdoor dining venues, a heated swimming pool, and a stunning glass elevator. Our award-winning

european fleet also includes the AmAVerDe, AmABellA, AmADOlCe, AmAlyrA, AmADAnte, and AmACellO as well as our beautiful AmAlegrO and AmADAgIO, which cruise the seine and rhone rivers respectively in France. each provides the signature experience our passengers have come to expect from an AmAWAterWAys cruise. The newly-built AmAVIDA will make her debut on the enticing Douro river in spring 2013. The redesigned AmAKAtArInA cruising on the Volga river boasts balconies in more than 70 percent of her staterooms. The AmAlOtus and lA mArguerIte continue on the mekong river, part of our “Vietnam, Cambodia and the riches of the mekong” program. And the beautiful ZAmBeZI Queen was specifically designed for safari river cruising on the Chobe river.

There is no better way to experience the soul of a destination than to be surrounded by a panorama of history. Discover the cultures of a dozen european countries linked together from the north sea to the Black sea. Immerse yourself in a Provencal landscape that has inspired generations of painters, poets and writers. Journey through the wonderfully scenic Douro river Valley. marvel at the monuments of Imperial russia. explore the ancient wonders of the mekong Delta. The world awaits and our passion for providing distinctive and enriching river cruise vacations remains as strong as ever.

We hope to welcome you aboard soon!

rudi schreinerPresident

Representing the family ownership from left to right:James Murphy and daughter Susan; Kristin Karst andRudi Schreiner; Louise Tandy and father Geoff McGeary

Front Cover: AMACeRTo cruising past Bratislava Castle on the Danube

UnitedKingdom

Italy

Slovenia

Albania Greece

Moldova

KosovoADRIATIC SEATYRRHENIAN

SEA

AEGEAN SEA

NORTH SEA

Macedonia

Montanegro

Bosnia &Herzegovina

Austria

Poland

BLACKSEA

NetherlandsGermany

Lux.

Belgium

FranceSwitzerland

Czech Republic

Slovakia

Hungary

Romania

Serbia

Croatia

Bulgaria

DÜSSELDORF

AMSTERDAM

VOLENDAM

KEUKENHOF

KINDERDIJK

WILLEMSTAD

BRUGGES

GHENT

NIJMEGEN

ANTWERP

BRUSSELS

KOBLENZZELL

REMICH

LUXEMBOURG

TRIER

PARIS

BERNKASTEL

STRASBOURG

COCHEM

COLMAR

BEAUJOLAIS

LYON

VIENNE

BREISACHBASEL

LUCERNE

ZURICH

NUREMBERG

HEIDELBERG

MILTENBERG

KITZINGEN

WERTHEIM

ROTHENBURG

WÜRZBURG

SCHWEINFURTKARLOVY VARY

BAMBERG

PRAGUE

REGENSBURGCESKY KRUMLOV

LINZ

WEISSENKIRCHEN

VILSHOFEN

MUNICH

SALZBURG

PASSAU

GMUNDENMELK VIENNA

KREMSDÜRNSTEIN

BRATISLAVA

BUDAPEST

PECSMOHÁCS

VUKOVAR

ILOKNOVI SAD

BELGRADE

IRON GATE

VIDIN

VELIKO TARNAVO

PLOVDIV

ROUSSE

GIURGIU

BUCHARESTTOURNON

VIVIERS

AVIGNONLES BAUX

ARLES

PERPIGNAN

BARCELONA

TRÉVOUX

UTRECHT

ARNHEMCOLOGNE

RÜDESHEIMMAINZ

FRANKFURT

CONFLANS

AUVERS-SUR-OISE

GIVERNY

VERNON

LES ANDELYS

ROUEN

HONFLEUR

SPAIN

ISTANBUL

Turkey

Russia

Finand

Estonia

Latvia

Tonle Sap Lake

China

China(Hainan)

Thailand

KAMPONGCHHNANG

PHNOM PENHKAMPONG TRALACH

TAN CHAU

SIEM REAP(ANGKOR WAT)

Vietnam

Laos

CAI BE

SA DEC

HO CHI MINH CITY(SAIGON)

Cambodia

HANOI

Mekong

Red River HA LONG BAY

MY THO

MADRID

SALAMANCA

VEGA TERRÓN

PORTORÉGUA

BITETOS LAMEGO

RESENDE

PINHÃO

BARCA D’ALVA

FATIMA

LISBON

SINTRA

PORTUGAL

SPAINZAMBIA

NAMIBIAZambezi River

KASANEChobe RiverLIVINGSTONE

VICTORIA FALLSBOTSWANA ZIMBABWE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

4 ITINERARY/SHIP CALENDAR6 CUSTOM-DESIGNED SHIPS8 RIVER CRUISE EXPERTS10 THE PREMIUM EXPERIENCE12 360° RIVERSIDE VIEWS14 SMALL GROUP EXCURSIONS16 CULINARY DELIGHTS/BITES & SIGHTS18 CHAÎNE DES RÔTISSEURS20 AWARD-WINNING DINING & NIGHTLY ENT. 22 STATE-OF-THE-ART PUBLIC AREAS24 MASSAGE & BEAUTY SALON26 COMPLIMENTARY BICYCLES28 STATEROOMS, SUITES & BALCONIES30 INTERNET/INFOTAINMENT32 SMILING FACES ON BOARD34 THEME CRUISES

38 PARIS & NORMANDY NEW 7-night cruise & 2 nights in Paris

42 TULIP TIME 7-nights in Holland and Belgium

46 PROVENCE & SPAIN 3 nights in Paris, 7-night cruise & 3 nights in Barcelona

50 JEWELS OF FRANCE NEW 3 nights in Barcelona, 14-night cruise & 2 nights in Paris

52 THE ROMANTIC DANUBE 3 nights in Prague & 7-night cruise

56 MELODIES OF THE DANUBE 7-night cruise & 3 nights in Munich

60 THE LEGENDARY DANUBE 3 nights in Prague & 7-night cruise

64 BLUE DANUBE DISCOVERY 2 nights in Budapest, 7-night cruise & 3 nights in Prague

68 BLACK SEA VOYAGE 2 nights in Vienna, 7-night cruise, 1 night in Bulgaria & 3 nights in Istanbul

72 THE ENCHANTING RHINE 7-night cruise, 2 nights in Lucerne & 2 nights in Zurich

76 VINEYARDS OF THE RHINE & MOSEL 3 nights in Paris & 7-night cruise

80 EUROPE’S RIVERS & CASTLES 3 nights in Paris, 7-night cruise & 2 nights in Prague

84 MAGNIFICENT EUROPE 14-night cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest

88 ULTIMATE RIVER CRUISE 2 nights in Budapest, 14-night cruise & 3 nights in Paris

92 GRAND DANUBE CRUISE 3 nights in Istanbul, 1 night in Bulgaria, 14-night cruise & 3 nights In Prague

94 CHRISTMAS TIME CRUISE 2 nights in Prague & 7-night cruise

98 CHRISTMAS ON THE RHINE 2 nights in Zurich, 2 nights in Lucerne & 7-night cruise

102 AMAVOYAGES104 ENTICING DOURO NEW 3 nights in Lisbon & 7-night cruise

108 PORT WINE & FLAMENCO NEW 3 nights in Madrid, 7-night cruise & 3 nights in Lisbon

112 IMPRESSIONS OF FRANCE & PORTUGAL NEW 7-night Seine cruise, 4 nights in Lisbon & 7-night Douro cruise

114 RUSSIAN WATERWAYS 11-night cruise from Moscow to St. Petersburg

118 VIETNAM, CAMBODIA & THE RICHES OF THE MEKONG Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Siem Reap, 7-night Mekong cruise & Ho Chi Minh City

121 AMAWATERWAYS SCHOOL PROJECT IN CAMBODIA122 AFRICA SAFARIS & WILDLIFE CRUISE NEW 4-night cruise & 2 nights in Victoria Falls

124 STARS OF AFRICA NEW Cape Town, Kruger National Park Area, Johannesburg, 4-night cruise & 2 nights in Victoria Falls

126 GOLDEN TRAILS OF AFRICA NEW Nairobi, Amboseli, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Johannesburg, 4-night cruise & 2 nights in Victoria Falls

128 AMAPRIMA & AMACERTO130 AMAVERDE & AMABELLA 132 AMALYRA, AMADOLCE & AMADANTE134 AMACELLO, AMALEGRO & AMADAGIO136 AMAVIDA138 AMAKATARINA140 AMALOTUS & LA MARGUERITE142 ZAMBEZI QUEEN

144 AIR & TRAVEL INSURANCE145 TERMS & CONDITIONS

Introduction Europe Itineraries AmaVoyages Itineraries

Air, Insurance & Terms

Ships

europe at a glance

ITINERARYPARIS

& NORMANDY(PG. 38)

TULIP TIME(PG. 42)

PROVENCE& SPAIN(PG. 46)

JEWELSOF FRANCE

(PG. 50)

THE ROMANTICDANUBE(PG. 52)

MELODIES OFTHE DANUBE

(PG. 56)

THELEGENDARY

DANUBE(PG. 60)

BLUE DANUBEDISCOVERY

(PG. 64)

BLACK SEAVOYAGE(PG. 68)

THEENCHANTING

RHINE(PG. 72)

VINEYARDS OF THERHINE & MOSEL

(PG. 76)

EUROPE’SRIVERS & CASTLES

(PG. 80)

MAGNIFICENTEUROPE(PG. 84)

ULTIMATE RIVERCRUISE(PG. 88)

GRAND DANUBE CRUISE(PG. 92)

CHRISTMAS TIMECRUISE(PG. 94)

CHRISTMAS ONTHE RHINE

(PG. 98)

ENTICINGDOURO

(PG. 104)

PORT WINE& FLAMENCO

(PG. 108)

# OF NIGHTSCRUISE ONLY 7 7 7 14 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 14 14 14 7 7 7 7

SHIPS AMALEGRO

AMAPRIMAAMACERTOAMADANTEAMALYRA

AMAVERDE

AMADAGIOAMADAGIOAMALEGRO

AMAPRIMAAMACERTOAMABELLAAMADOLCEAMALYRA


AMAPRIMAAMACERTOAMADOLCEAMALYRA


AMAPRIMAAMACERTO

AMACELLOAMALYRA

AMADOLCEAMADOLCEAMALYRA

AMAPRIMAAMACERTOAMADOLCE

AMADOLCEAMALYRA

AMACERTO AMALYRA

AMAPRIMAAMACERTOAMABELLA

AMACELLO AMAVIDA AMAVIDA

CRUISE START & END CITIES

PARISTO

PARIS

AMSTERDAMTO

AMSTERDAM

LYONTO

ARLES

ARLESTO

PARIS

VILSHOFENTO

BUDAPEST

BUDAPESTTO

VILSHOFEN

NUREMBERGTO

BUDAPEST

BUDAPESTTO

NUREMBERG

BUDAPESTTO

ROUSSE

AMSTERDAMTO

BASEL

LUXEMBOURGTO

AMSTERDAM

LUXEMBOURGTO

NUREMBERG

AMSTERDAMTO

BUDAPEST

BUDAPESTTO

LUXEMBOURG

ROUSSETO

VILSHOFEN

NUREMBERGTO

BUDAPEST

BASELTO

AMSTERDAM

PORTOTO

PORTO

VEGA TERRÓNTO

PORTO

RIVERS SEINEDUTCH &BELGIAN

WATERWAYSRHONE RHONE,

SEINE DANUBE DANUBE DANUBE DANUBE DANUBE

DUTCH &BELGIAN

WATERWAYS,RHINE

DUTCH &BELGIAN

WATERWAYS,RHINE, MOSEL

RHINE, MOSEL, MAIN,

DANUBE

RHINE,MAIN,

DANUBE

DANUBE,MAIN,RHINE,MOSEL

DANUBE DANUBE

DUTCH &BELGIAN

WATERWAYS,RHINE

DOURO DOURO

LAND OPTIONS PARIS N/A PARIS/BARCELONA BARCELONA/PARIS PRAGUE MUNICH PRAGUE PRAGUE/BUDAPESTVIENNA OR BUDAPEST/

PLOVDIV-ISTANBULLUCERNE-ZURICH PARIS PARIS/PRAGUE N/A BUDAPEST/PARIS ISTANBUL - PLOVDIV

PRAGUE PRAGUE LUCERNE-ZURICH LISBON MADRID/LISBON

COUNTRIESCRUISE & LAND FRANCE BELGIUM

THE NETHERLANDSFRANCE

SPAINFRANCE

SPAIN

AUSTRIACZECH REP.GERMANYHUNGARYSLOVAKIA

AUSTRIAGERMANYHUNGARYSLOVAKIA

AUSTRIACZECH REP.GERMANYHUNGARY


AUSTRIABULGARIACROATIAHUNGARYROMANIA

SERBIATURKEY

FRANCEGERMANY

THE NETHERLANDSSWITZERLAND

FRANCEGERMANY

THE NETHERLANDS

CZECH REP.FRANCE

GERMANY

AUSTRIAGERMANY

THE NETHERLANDSHUNGARYSLOVAKIA

AUSTRIAFRANCE

GERMANYHUNGARY

LUXEMBOURGSLOVAKIA

AUSTRIA, BULGARIACROATIA

CZECH REPUBLICGERMANY, HUNGARY,

ROMANIA, SERBIA,SLOVAKIA, TURKEY


FRANCEGERMANY


PORTUGALSPAIN

PORTUGALSPAIN

JANUARY

FEBRUARY

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

JUNE

JULY

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

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ITINERARYPARIS

& NORMANDY(PG. 38)

TULIP TIME(PG. 42)

PROVENCE& SPAIN(PG. 46)

JEWELSOF FRANCE

(PG. 50)

THE ROMANTICDANUBE(PG. 52)

MELODIES OFTHE DANUBE

(PG. 56)

THELEGENDARY

DANUBE(PG. 60)

BLUE DANUBEDISCOVERY

(PG. 64)

BLACK SEAVOYAGE(PG. 68)

THEENCHANTING

RHINE(PG. 72)

VINEYARDS OF THERHINE & MOSEL

(PG. 76)

EUROPE’SRIVERS & CASTLES

(PG. 80)

MAGNIFICENTEUROPE(PG. 84)

ULTIMATE RIVERCRUISE(PG. 88)

GRAND DANUBE CRUISE(PG. 92)

CHRISTMAS TIMECRUISE(PG. 94)

CHRISTMAS ONTHE RHINE

(PG. 98)

ENTICINGDOURO

(PG. 104)

PORT WINE& FLAMENCO

(PG. 108)

# OF NIGHTSCRUISE ONLY 7 7 7 14 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 14 14 14 7 7 7 7

SHIPS AMALEGRO

AMAPRIMAAMACERTOAMADANTEAMALYRA

AMAVERDE

AMADAGIOAMADAGIOAMALEGRO



AMAPRIMAAMACERTOAMADOLCEAMALYRA


AMAPRIMAAMACERTO

AMACELLOAMALYRA

AMADOLCEAMADOLCEAMALYRA

AMAPRIMAAMACERTOAMADOLCE

AMADOLCEAMALYRA

AMACERTO AMALYRA

AMAPRIMAAMACERTOAMABELLA

AMACELLO AMAVIDA AMAVIDA

CRUISE START & END CITIES

PARISTO

PARIS

AMSTERDAMTO

AMSTERDAM

LYONTO

ARLES

ARLESTO

PARIS

VILSHOFENTO

BUDAPEST

BUDAPESTTO

VILSHOFEN

NUREMBERGTO

BUDAPEST

BUDAPESTTO

NUREMBERG

BUDAPESTTO

ROUSSE

AMSTERDAMTO

BASEL

LUXEMBOURGTO

AMSTERDAM

LUXEMBOURGTO

NUREMBERG

AMSTERDAMTO

BUDAPEST

BUDAPESTTO

LUXEMBOURG

ROUSSETO

VILSHOFEN

NUREMBERGTO

BUDAPEST

BASELTO

AMSTERDAM

PORTOTO

PORTO

VEGA TERRÓNTO

PORTO

RIVERS SEINEDUTCH &BELGIAN

WATERWAYSRHONE RHONE,

SEINE DANUBE DANUBE DANUBE DANUBE DANUBE

DUTCH &BELGIAN

WATERWAYS,RHINE

DUTCH &BELGIAN

WATERWAYS,RHINE, MOSEL

RHINE, MOSEL, MAIN,

DANUBE

RHINE,MAIN,

DANUBE

DANUBE,MAIN,RHINE,MOSEL

DANUBE DANUBE

DUTCH &BELGIAN

WATERWAYS,RHINE

DOURO DOURO

LAND OPTIONS PARIS N/A PARIS/BARCELONA BARCELONA/PARIS PRAGUE MUNICH PRAGUE PRAGUE/BUDAPESTVIENNA OR BUDAPEST/

PLOVDIV-ISTANBULLUCERNE-ZURICH PARIS PARIS/PRAGUE N/A BUDAPEST/PARIS ISTANBUL - PLOVDIV

PRAGUE PRAGUE LUCERNE-ZURICH LISBON MADRID/LISBON

COUNTRIESCRUISE & LAND FRANCE BELGIUM

THE NETHERLANDSFRANCE

SPAINFRANCE

SPAIN


AUSTRIAGERMANYHUNGARYSLOVAKIA

AUSTRIACZECH REP.GERMANYHUNGARY


AUSTRIABULGARIACROATIAHUNGARYROMANIA

SERBIATURKEY

FRANCEGERMANY


FRANCEGERMANY

THE NETHERLANDS

CZECH REP.FRANCE

GERMANY

AUSTRIAGERMANY

THE NETHERLANDSHUNGARYSLOVAKIA

AUSTRIAFRANCE

GERMANYHUNGARY

LUXEMBOURGSLOVAKIA

AUSTRIA, BULGARIACROATIA

CZECH REPUBLICGERMANY, HUNGARY,

ROMANIA, SERBIA,SLOVAKIA, TURKEY


FRANCEGERMANY


PORTUGALSPAIN

PORTUGALSPAIN

JANUARY

FEBRUARY

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

JUNE

JULY

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

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For cruise details on Russia, Vietnam, Cambodia and Africa, please refer to respective itinerary pages.

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Dürnstein, Austria

INTRODUCTION


AmaPrima • AmaCerto • AmaBella • AmaVerde • AmaLyra AmaDolce • AmaDante • AmaCello • AmaLegro • AmaDagio

CUSTOM-DESIGNED SHIPS

Our top priority in designing our luxurious fleet of ships is to maximize the enjoyment, convenience and comfort of our guests. On our European voyages, we limit guest capacity to 164 guests to achieve an ideal staff-to-guest ratio and provide more attentive service. We also offer an array of world-class public facilities, such as uniquely designed lounges, expansive dining rooms, and fully equipped fitness centers and spas. You will enjoy a greater amount of personal space on board, both in public areas and in your private stateroom or suite.

Whether relaxing in your stateroom, enjoying the sauna in the fitness center, or reading in a quiet corner with a cup of tea, your experience will be enhanced by our distinctive ship design. AmAWAtErWAYs President rudi schreiner is a trained architect with a flair for designing river cruise ships with upscale hotel-style amenities. As a true travel industry visionary, he has propelled his fleet to its current award-winning status, earning accolades from the media, travel consultants and satisfied passengers from around the world.

“The ‘Twin balcony’ concept is really inspired… why didn’t anyone think of this sooner?”Charlie B. - Buffalo, New York

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Professional service from our friendly team

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RIVER CRUISE EXPERTS

Our company was founded in 2002 by Rudi Schreiner, Kristin Karst and Jimmy Murphy, all of whom brought tremendous experience, knowledge and dedication to the venture. A native of Vienna, Rudi is a river cruising pioneer, having introduced the concept of modern-day river cruising to the travel market in 1994. Kristin contributed extensive sales and customer service experience in Europe and North America. Jimmy Murphy is the founder of tour operator Brendan Vacations. Their combined expertise and “owner-operated” style of management have created the most distinctive river cruise line in the business.

We believe in treating guests like family, so you will always get a real person — never an automated system — whenever you call during our extended business hours. Our friendly and highly-trained Cruise Managers are there to answer your questions and cater to your every need, from the moment you begin your vacation until you board your airport transfer to head home.

Our new fleet of custom-designed ships, deluxe amenities, award-winning cuisine and enriching shore excursions are but a few of the features that put AMAWAtERWAyS in a class by itself. Our many years of expertise will ensure your river cruise is the vacation of a lifetime.

“…cruising by some of the world’s most famous and picturesque vineyards is stunning and memorable – a magnificent immersion in the best life has to offer.”Anthony Dias Blue Editor, Tasting Panel Magazine

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Fine dining with wonderful regional wines

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AmaVida • AmaKatarina • AmaLotus La Marguerite • Zambezi Queen


THE PREMIUM EXPERIENCE

When you cruise with AmAWAterWAys, you don’t simply visit a destination – you experience it. It begins with a champagne welcome as you step aboard and meet our courteous crew and your fellow passengers, people you will consider friends by the end of your journey. you will also meet a personable and knowledgeable Cruise manager who will be with you every step of the way, even on your pre-cruise or post-cruise land program. It is this attention to detail that distinguishes AmAWAterWAys from all the rest.

We meticulously plan our itineraries to maximize your enjoyment of the scenery, history and atmosphere of your chosen destination. marvel at the stunning views through panoramic windows in our main Lounges, or from the vantage of our sun Decks or outdoor forward decks. Daily shore excursions allow you to visit europe’s most famous landmarks and explore its hidden gems.

Our revered team of chefs designs menus featuring regional specialties, and there is an ever-changing schedule of local entertainment to enjoy every evening. you will always have ample time for socializing and relaxation, too. Our ships feature comfortable lounges, lively bar areas, swimming pools, whirlpools, salons and fitness rooms. At the end of the day, you will be pampered with turn-down service, plush down bedding, and peace and quiet for a good night’s sleep. tomorrow, another day of adventure awaits!

THE aMavoyagEs EXPERIENCEAmAWAterWAys features our Portugal, russia, Vietnam, Cambodia and Africa river Cruise programs. They differ from our european cruises and are described on page 102.

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Enjoy panoramic views of spectacular riverside scenery

INTRODUCTION



360° RIVERSIDE VIEWS

When it comes to river cruising, the journey is every bit as enjoyable as the destination. All of our European ships feature elegant lounges and other public spaces where you can enjoy unforgettable views of ruined castles, ancient fortresses, and steep hillside vineyards. The spectacular wrap-around scenery will capture your imagination and lift your spirits.

Our expansive Sun Decks offer the ultimate vantage point. Sip a glass of wine and bask in the sunshine as your ship glides through Europe’s most dramatic river gorges. Recline in a lounge chair underneath a shady canopy, delve into a book from the onboard Library, jog a few laps around the walking track, play a game of giant chess, or soak in the warmth of the relaxing whirlpool. Two of our newest ships, the AmAPRImA and AmACERTO, have an al fresco bistro on the Forward Deck protected by a glass windbreaker – linger as long as you wish and enjoy every moment of the 360 degree view!

“It’s incredible standing on the top deck and having a panoramic view of the historic scenery and beautiful country side. It’s a cruise I could do over again and enjoy.”Mike & Chris Brown Cantera Cellars Camarillo, CA

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Complimentary shore excursions with professional tour guides

INTRODUCTION



SMALL GROUP EXCURSIONS

Our complimentary Small Group Shore Excursions provide memorable experiences with top-notch local guides. There is no better introduction to any region’s culture and heritage. Enjoy a city tour of Amsterdam, explore a medieval castle, visit Germany’s oldest university town… these are but a few examples of the excursions included in your cruise.

We offer three levels of walking tours: a “Gentle Walkers” group that explores at a leisurely pace; an “Active Walkers” group that covers more ground; and a “Late Starter” group for those who prefer to sleep in. Enhance your experience with one of our ingenious audio headsets, a device that allows you to wander at your own pace and never miss a word your guide says.

“At each city-stop we were offered a guided tour, transportation to local attractions, shopping opportunities, and free time to personalize our exploration… Each day was its own separate and complete adventure!”Kim K. Philadelphia, PA

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Enjoy great local food and drinks along the way

INTRODUCTION



CULINARY DELIGHTS - BITES & SIGHTS

Our exclusive “Culinary Delights — Bites & Sights” guided walking tours provide a delectable taste of Europe with top-notch local guides. Most of our cruise itineraries include at least one of these unique food-themed shore excursions, each limited to no more than 20 guests. There is no better introduction to any region’s culture than through its culinary heritage and traditions!

Sample regional specialties at Paris’ famed Les Halles market, have a mug of kölsch beer in Germany’s oldest university town, or visit a 200-year-old mustard mill. From the Black Sea to Barcelona, from paprika to wine-poached pears, our guests often cite these culinary excursions as a highlight of their river cruise. You might visit a French cooking school to learn about Lyonnaise or Provencal cuisine, share plates of savory tapas in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, or stop at various specialty shops to sample Belgian waffles, Dutch cheeses, or smoked German sausages. Chocolate lovers can learn how to pair wine with dark chocolate in France, sample scrumptious pralines at Germany’s oldest chocolatier, or indulge in the world-renowned chocolate cake known as Sachetorte, one of Vienna’s most famous culinary specialties. You might even have a more hands-on experience by visiting a Bulgarian home to make traditional filo dough pastries or knotting your own pretzel at a German bakery.

In the timeless words of French author Francois de La Rochefoucauld, “To eat is a necessity, to eat intelligently is an art.” Whether you are a bona fide gourmand, an aspiring “foodie,” or simply love to eat unique and delicious food, our Culinary Delights tours will give you a truly authentic travel experience. Bon appetit!

NOTE: “Culinary Delights – Bites & Sights” excursions are complimentary; capacity controlled and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

"What a fabulous tour! AmaWaterways really showed us the culinary side of the cities we visited. We truly appreciated these excursions."Jennifer T. Salt Lake City, UT

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Executive Chef Primus Perchtold

INTRODUCTION

Rudi Schreiner, President of AMAWATERWAYS, being inducted at Chaîne des Rôtisseurs



CHAÎNES DES RôtiSSEuRS

We are extremely proud to be the only river cruise line inducted into La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, one of the world’s most prestigious culinary organizations. This society was founded in Paris in 1950 to honor the traditions of the Royal Guild of Goose Roasters, originally chartered in the 13th century. This guild was once so renowned that King Louis XII of France granted it its own coat of arms, complete with two roasting spits, four larding needles and hearth flames. The Guild of Roasters thrived for four centuries, until the French Revolution brought it to an end. The society was reborn in modern times and rechristened La Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, and has grown to include professional chefs, restaurateurs and hoteliers around the world.

Membership is by invitation only, extended only to those possessing world-class culinary acumen. All of our ships in Europe are members of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, and our culinary staff is united by a desire to share their expert knowledge of wine and fine dining with you.

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Fine dining with complimentary wines

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AWARD-WINNING DINING & ENTERTAINMENT

The culinary masterpieces created by our expert chefs highlight regional cultures and traditions and are served throughout your cruise in a sophisticated and stylish setting. You will also enjoy wonderful local wines, attentive service, and gorgeous river views. Guests aboard the AmAPrimA, AmACerto, AmAVerDe and AmABeLLA may choose from a variety of dining venues, including a wine bar, an intimate Chef ’s table with a tasting menu, and even a delightful al fresco dining terrace on the AmAPrimA and AmACerto. executive Chef Primus Perchtold, winner of three gold medals at the european Championship of Culinary Art, oversees the menus aboard every AmAWAterWAYs cruise in europe. You will find one of Chef Perchtold’s recipes on your pillow each night, so you can recreate his culinary magic at home.

enjoy a lovely champagne breakfast every morning, with made-to-order specialties and freshly baked breads and pastries. our lavish lunch buffet includes fresh salads, pasta dishes, hot entrees, and desserts, as well as full menu service. stop by the main Lounge each afternoon for tea or coffee, paired with delicious sandwiches, pastries and cookies. Dinner is a multi-course affair, accompanied by fine regional wines, beer or soft drinks, all complimentary. After dinner, an eclectic schedule of evening entertainment awaits, from Bavarian folk music and dancing to classical quartets. it is the perfect way to cap off an exciting day of discovery.

"Great food, Great Wines, Beautiful places, Meeting great people...these are the finest things in life."Barry Wiss, Certified Wine Educator Trinchero Family Estates Napa Valley, CA

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Relax in our inviting lounge

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DISTINCTIVELY DESIGNED PUBLIC AREASAND ALTERNATIVE DINING

Each of our elegant ships in Europe is designed with its own color palette and features well-appointed public areas that will make you feel completely at ease. From vibrant contemporary art to sophisticated lounges, you will be surrounded by luxury from the moment you step on board. Our lounges are used for lectures, shore excursion talks and entertainment; they are also the perfect place to relax over a cocktail or a specialty coffee drink. Our ships in Europe also feature interesting amenities such as an Observation Lounge, a Fireside Library, and an intimate Aft Lounge ideal for small group gatherings or catching up on emails. Other public spaces include a fitness center and sauna, hair salon and spa, expansive Sun Deck with walking track, heated swimming pool (AmAPRImA, AmACERTO, AmAVERDE and AmABELLA only) and whirlpool.

"The ship was intimate, luxurious, the 150 guests and even the waiters on board all became great friends. We loved the French Balcony overlooking the river banks. We can't wait to do this again and again!"Robin & Danuta Pfeiffer Pfeiffer Winery – Junction City, OR

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Why not pamper yourself while on board?

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MASSAGE & BEAUTY SALON

As you sail through Europe’s most beautiful and tranquil scenery, be sure to take some time to relax and truly indulge yourself. Each of our ships is staffed with an expert hair stylist and masseuse, all available to you for the duration of the cruise. Nestled in a peaceful corner of the ship, next to a well-equipped Fitness Center, our Massage, Beauty and Hair Salon offers a variety of treatments using only the finest products available. Pamper your body and rejuvenate your spirit while on board your AMAWAtErWAyS voyage.

“It was very refreshing to just be able to relax. The beauty salon was the perfect place to unwind…”Mary Y. Toronto, ON

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Venture out on your own and explore charming towns

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COMPLIMENTARY BICYCLESBE A FREE SPIRITBicycle riding is enormously popular in Europe, and many of its rivers are lined with scenic paths perfect for exploring the towns and villages along the banks of the river. We pioneered the concept of putting bicycles aboard our ships, and remain the only river cruise line that carries more than two dozen complimentary bicycles and plenty of safety helmets for our guests’ enjoyment. Venture out on your own two-wheeled adventure, meandering down riverside bikeways or exploring quaint village streets.

JOIN A GUIDED BICYCLE TOURAmAWATERWAYS also offers complimentary guided bicycle tours in many cities, including Cologne, Cochem, Passau and Regensburg in Germany; Strasbourg in France; and Belgrade in Serbia. In the Netherlands, our guides will lead you past Edam’s picturesque farm houses, tulip fields and windmills. Or bike along the Danube between the historic towns of Dürnstein and melk in Austria. Whether you join a guided tour or explore on your own, a bicycle offers a novel and fun way to experience complete travel freedom.

“The ability to see Europe up close and personal on a bicycle, not a tour bus, is really the best way to experience your cruise!”Britt A. - Chicago, IL

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Slide open your balcony to marvel at the passing scenery

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STATEROOMS, SUITES & BALCONIES

Our four newest ships, the AmAPrimA, AmACertO, AmAverde and AmABellA, offer luxurious and spacious accommodations on the danube, rhine and mosel rivers. These vessels feature twin Balcony Staterooms, an AmAWAterWAyS exclusive, each equipped with a French Balcony and a separate full size Outside Balcony. French Balconies have floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors and a protective railing so you can enjoy sunshine, fresh air, and stunning river views in complete privacy. The twin Balcony staterooms aboard the AmAPrimA, AmACertO, AmAverde and AmABellA are extra spacious at 210-235 square feet.

Guests seeking a bit more room may opt for one of our 255 square foot Suites. each vessel has only three or four Suites, so early reservations are definitely recommended. For the ultimate in comfort, we also offer a limited number of suites measuring 350 square feet. Our suites include a sitting area and sofa, ample closet space, and a large marble bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower and separate tub.

All staterooms and suites come with luxurious hotel-style amenities such as plush down bedding, spa-quality toiletries and towels, multi-jet showerheads, flat-panel tvs, terrycloth robes and slippers, and complimentary bottled water replenished daily.

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Stay connected with family and friends with free Internet

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COMPLIMENTARY INTERNET & INFOTAINMENT

AmAWATERWAYS is proud to offer “infotainment,” the travel industry’s most comprehensive information and entertainment experience. Stay connected with friends and family back home with your in-room high-speed Internet access and Wi-Fi. Our exclusive movies-on-demand system offers Hollywood’s current releases, a selection of classic films, or informative and entertaining travel videos relevant to your chosen destination. You will also enjoy a variety of English-language news, sports and satellite TV stations, and a wide selection of music channels available on your flat-screen TV.

“Being able to connect to my family back home through the complimentary Internet on board made my experience that much more enjoyable.”Lisa R. Portland, OR

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Our attentive service creates an exceptional experience

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SMILING FACES ON BOARD

After eleven years in the river cruise business, we believe that the secret to our success is our dedication to superior service. Our guests consistently rate our personalized, professional and friendly service as a highlight of their cruise. How do we know? They tell us. Passengers complete a detailed questionnaire at the end of their cruise and we diligently read every single one of them. We have a well-earned reputation for excellence and customer service remains our top priority.

We recruit our Cruise Managers from a number of different countries, including Europe, North America, Russia, and Southeast Asia. All crew members on any AMAWATERWAYS ship are completely fluent in English. Most of our passengers hail from the United States or British Commonwealth countries, yet we are very proud to have welcomed guests from around the globe.

“It was an amazing trip, we loved every minute of it and so did our friends…It is first class the way AmaWa-terways ran the tours and took care of everyone. We did a 15 mile bike ride one day along the river and had the best guides”Betty Cox, CTC, CTIE Travel Concepts Fountain Valley, CA

Cruise past beautiful vineyards

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THEME CRUISES

AmaPrima • AmaCerto • AmaBella • AmaDolce AmaCello • AmaLegro • AmaDagio • AmaVida

IN CELEBRATION OF WINE

In 2013, AmAWAterWAys will have 21 wine cruises that showcase the acclaimed vineyards and wineries along the rhone, seine, Danube, rhine and Douro rivers. Cruise through some of europe’s premier wine regions on your deluxe river cruise vessel and enjoy unmatched opportunities to visit local vintners and sample wonderful wines. Along France’s rhone river, indulge in the world-renowned Burgundy wines, sip great Côtes du rhône wines, and explore the wine region of Chateauneuf-du-Pape. explore monet’s magnificent gardens at Giverny, savor Normandy’s lush countryside and sample the Calvados’ celebrated apple brandy during the seine cruise. sail gracefully past the picturesque wine villages of Austria’s Wachau Valley, and marvel at the steep vineyards of Germany’s mosel and rhine Valleys. Or explore the rich multicultural traditions of Portugal’s Douro region and taste the distinctive local wines produced there. All complimentary with your "In Celebration of Wine" cruise.

each seven-night wine cruise is hosted by a renowned wine or food expert and often co-hosted by an AmAWAterWAys executive. many of our wine experts are representatives of well-known Californian wineries. your host will present insightful wine-themed lectures that may also address other local specialties, such as the production of sparkling wines, the uniqueness of Calvados, or the history of beer brewing. enjoy wonderful regional wines, attentive service, and gorgeous river views. This will be an unforgettable wine cruise experience that you will cherish forever.

NOTE: For more details, ask for your copy of the “2012 & 2013 Wine Cruises Through Europe” brochure or visit AmaWaterways.com.

HARVEST WINE CRUISE

Celebrate the magic of the Harvest season in -Portugal on one of AmaWaterways’ exclusive “Harvest Wine” cruises in the fall of 2013. Guests will have the opportunity to experience private excursions to charming quintas and palatial wine estates for special tastings of Port and Vinho Verde wines. In Guimarães, visit Casa de sezim for a Vinho Verde wine tasting, still owned by the same family since 1376. Learn winemaking techniques at the Quinta Avessada in Pinhão and enjoy a traditional Douro dinner with local delicacies. experience the cruise of a lifetime in one of the oldest defined and protected wine regions in the world, the Douro river Valley!

IN CELEBRATION OF WINELEgENdARy WINE & REgIONS OF THE RHONE(pROVENCE & SpAIN)DEP. USA START EMBARK SHIP CRUISE CRUISECANADA CITY DATE NAME ONLY & LAND

25 Mar BCN 29 Mar AmaDagio $2,499 $4,0594 Nov BCN 8 Nov AmaDagio $2,699 $4,25918 Nov BCN 22 Nov AmaDagio $2,699 $4,259

pARIS & THE SpARkLINg SEINE (pARIS & NORmANdy)DEP. USA START EMBARK SHIP CRUISE CRUISECANADA CITY DATE NAME ONLY & LAND

4 Apr PAR 5 Apr AmaLegro $2,699 $3,21911 Apr PAR 12 Apr AmaLegro $2,799 $3,31931 Oct PAR 1 Nov AmaLegro $2,699 $3,2197 Nov PAR 8 Nov AmaLegro $2,699 $3,219

gREAT CApITALS & VINTAgES OF THE dANUBE(THE ROmANTIC dANUBE)DEP. USA START EMBARK SHIP CRUISE CRUISECANADA CITY DATE NAME ONLY & LAND

12 Apr BUD 13 Apr AmaBella $2,499 $3,1895 Nov BUD 6 Nov AmaPrima $2,399 $3,0898 Nov BUD 9 Nov AmaBella $2,399 $3,0899 Nov PRG 13 Nov AmaPrima $2,399 $3,08910 Nov BUD 11 Nov AmaCerto $2,399 $3,08912 Nov PRG 16 Nov AmaBella $2,399 $3,08914 Nov PRG 18 Nov AmaCerto $2,399 $3,089

CULTURE & WINE LEgACy OF THE RHINE(THE ENCHANTINg RHINE)DEP. USA START EMBARK SHIP CRUISE CRUISECANADA CITY DATE NAME ONLY & LAND

10 Nov ZUR 15 Nov AmaCello $2,399 $3,43921 Nov AMS 22 Nov AmaCello $2,399 $3,439

VINEyARdS OF THE RHINE & mOSELDEP. USA START EMBARK SHIP CRUISE CRUISECANADA CITY DATE NAME ONLY & LAND

3 Nov PAR 7 Nov AmaDolce $2,399 $3,179

CASTLES & WINERIES OF gERmANy(EUROpE'S RIVERS & CASTLES)DEP. USA START EMBARK SHIP CRUISE CRUISECANADA CITY DATE NAME ONLY & LAND

28 Oct PRG 31 Oct AmaDolce $2,599 $3,839

CLASSIC pORT WINES & CHARmINg QUINTAS(ENTICINg dOURO)DEP. USA START EMBARK SHIP CRUISE CRUISECANADA CITY DATE NAME ONLY & LAND

29 Mar LIS 2 Apr AmaVida $2,399 $3,1795 Apr LIS 9 Apr AmaVida $2,499 $3,2791 Nov LIS 5 Nov AmaVida $2,399 $3,179

HARVEST WINE CRUISEpORT WINE & FLAmENCODEP. USA START EMBARK SHIP CRUISE CRUISECANADA CITY DATE NAME ONLY & LAND

4 Oct LIS 8 Oct AmaVida $2,899 $4,27911 Oct MAD 15 Oct AmaVida $2,799 $4,179

Cruise prices are person in a Cat. E, deluxe outside stateroom with window. Port charges and stateroom upgrades are additional; please refer to respective itinerary pages for details.


Close-up of an ornate gilded ark, Great Synagogue of Budapest

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JEWISH HERITAgE TOURSTHE ROmANTIC dANUBEDEP. USA START EMBARK SHIP CRUISE CRUISECANADA CITY DATE NAME ONLY & LAND

23 Jun PRG 27 Jun AmaDolce $2,799 $3,4897 Jul PRG 11 Jul AmaDolce $2,799 $3,489

LEgENdARy dANUBEDEP. USA START EMBARK SHIP CRUISE CRUISECANADA CITY DATE NAME ONLY & LAND

9 Aug PRG 13 Aug AmaLyra $2,799 $3,489

BLUE dANUBE dISCOVERyDEP. USA START EMBARK SHIP CRUISE CRUISECANADA CITY DATE NAME ONLY & LAND

25 Oct BUD 28 Oct AmaCerto $2,599 $3,749

gOURmET CRUISEpORT WINE & FLAmENCODEP. USA START EMBARK SHIP CRUISE CRUISECANADA CITY DATE NAME ONLY & LAND

18 Oct LIS 22 Oct AmaVida $2,599 $3,289

JAzz CRUISE pROdUCEd By JAzzdAgEN

TULIp TImEDEP. USA START EMBARK SHIP CRUISECANADA CITY DATE NAME ONLY

21 Apr AMS 22 Apr AmaCerto $2,699

Cruise prices are person in a Cat. E, deluxe outside stateroom with window. Port charges and stateroom upgrades are additional; please refer to respective itinerary pages for details.

THEME CRUISES

Culinary adventurer, Chef Bob BlumerAmaPrima • AmaCerto • AmaBella • AmaDolce AmaCello • AmaLegro • AmaDagio • AmaVida

JEWISH HERITAgE TOURS

We now offer four Jewish Heritage Cruises highlighting centuries-old culture and traditions, modern museums and historical monuments dedicated to conserving europe’s rich Jewish legacy. These complimentary shore excursions include guided visits to synagogues, Jewish districts and other noteworthy landmarks, and are offered in addition to regularly scheduled shore excursions.

In Budapest, you will visit the second-largest synagogue in the world, the Dohany street synagogue, as well as the city’s Jewish museum. In Bratislava, the tour includes a visit to the tomb of rabbi Chatam sofer. tours in Vienna include a visit to the Jewish museum, Judenplatz and the Old synagogue. The house where Oscar schindler lived is a highlight of the tour in regensburg, Germany. you may also visit Court room 600 at the Nuremberg Palace of Justice, scene of the Nuremberg trials following World War II. In Prague, you may wish to join an optional tour to terezin, the infamous Nazi WWII concentration camp, now serving as a memorial to those who perished.

gOURmET CRUISE

Culinary adventurer, chef, artist and seven time Guinness World record holder Chef Bob Blumer is the creator and host of the award winning shows Glutton for Punishment and Surreal Gourmet on the Food Network. The author of six acclaimed cookbooks, Chef Blumer will bring his artful approach to cooking, confidence inspiring instructions, and contagious enthusiasm to complimentary cooking demonstrations on board the special “Gourmet Cruise” taking place aboard the AmAVIDA, October 22, 2013.

JAzz CRUISE pROdUCEd By JAzzdAgEN

together with Jazzdagen tours, AmAWAterWAys will bring you the soul of Jazz with a special “tulip and Jazz” cruise aboard the AmACertO, April 22, 2013. This exclusive cruise will feature two complimentary daily onboard performances from artists from countries such as the United states, Finland, Italy, Denmark and the Netherlands. Admire the colorful tulip carpets and flower displays, taste the famous local cheeses and learn about the traditions and culture of the friendly Dutch and Flemish people – all while enjoying the smooth, relaxing sounds of Jazz!


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Honfleur harbour

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Arc de Triomphe Giverny


DaILy proGraM FEaturES

DAY DESTINATION ACTIVITIES

1 Overnight flight to France

2 Paris EmbArkATiOn

Welcome Dinner

3 Vernon Giverny excursion to

monet’s house

Or Château de bizy

4 rouen morning scenic cruising

Walking tour

5 rouen Full day excursion to

normandy beaches

Or Pays D’Auge excursion

6 rouen Honfleur excursion

Or “routes des Abbeyes” tour

of Jumieges & St. Wandrille

7 Les Andelys morning Château Gaillard

Scenic cruising

8 Conflans Château malmaison

Or “Van Gogh” tour of

Auvers-sur-Oise

9 Paris DiSEmbArkATiOn

musee d’Orsy visit

Hotel check-in

10 Paris Free day with optional

tours available

11 Paris Airport transfer

Begin your journey through northern France in Paris, the “City of Lights,” where you will embark your cruise. Visit the village of Giverny, where Monet lived for 43 years. Explore Honfleur, a charming French harbor town made famous from artist’s paintings. Stroll through Rouen, the historic capital of Normandy, followed by an unforgettable excursion to the famous Normandy beaches. Visit the charming town of Les Andelys home of the impressive Château Gaillard. Conclude your journey with the Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées and the Louvre in the magical city of Paris.

parIS & norManDyEnjoy a 7-night cruisE on thE sEinE rivEr, and thEn rElax for 2 nights in Paris 10 DAyS ∙ TrAVEL TO PAriS & rETurn FrOm PAriS

Sample Calvadosnormandy beaches

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InCLuDED FEaturES » 7 nights deluxe cruise accommodation in an outside stateroom - 82% of the staterooms with French balconies

» Life enriching tours and excursions daily with personal headset included

» “Culinary Delights – bites & Sights” excursions

» State-of-the-art infotainment System in all staterooms featuring free high-speed internet access, hit Hollywood movies, extensive music library & English language TV stations

» Complimentary Wi-Fi access on board

» Terry bathrobes and white-on-white plush bedding in all staterooms

» Fine dining with all meals included during your cruise

» Free-flowing red & white wines from France's great wine regions, beer & soft drinks with every dinner on board

» bottled water in every stateroom replenished daily

» Cocktail reception, Welcome Dinner & Captain's Gala Dinner

» Transfer from the ship to the hotel in Paris

» 2 nights hotel accommodation in Paris at the Pullman Paris, including daily buffet breakfast

» Special highlights including lectures, theme dinners, cooking demonstration, onboard music performances and afternoon/evening piano music

» Services of professional Cruise manager

» All English language on board in a non-smoking environment (smoking permitted only on the Sun Deck)

» All transfers with the purchase of cruise, land & air package

» All local taxes

your ItInEraryDay 1, DEPART USA/CANADA. Board your overnight flight to Paris, France.

Day 2, PARIS, FRANCE – EMBARKATION. Arrive in Paris and transfer to your luxurious ship. Meet your fellow passengers at the Welcome Dinner. (D)

Day 3, VERNON. Spend the morning enjoying the lovely scenery along the Seine as you cruise to the provincial town of Vernon. The afternoon brings the chance to visit Giverny. There, you will tour the house and gardens of the Impressionist master Claude Monet. The artist lived here for more than four decades, immortalizing the flowers, footbridges and stone structures of his country estate in some of his most famous paintings, including the renowned Water Lillies series. Alternatively, you will have the opportunity to tour the Palace and Gardens of the Château de Bizy (when available). Inspired by Versailles, Château de Bizy was constructed as a Royal Château and is still home to a branch of the Emperor Napoleon’s family. (B,L,D)

Day 4, VERNON – ROUEN. In the morning, enjoy the scenery as you cruise leisurely on the Seine. Arrive in Rouen, where you will tour this medieval city, the historic capital of Normandy. Walk through the old town to the imposing Notre Dame Cathedral, painted numerous times by Monet. You will also visit the square where Joan of Arc was martyred. Afterwards there is free time to explore Rouen on your own, perhaps stopping in to a local shop to sample some of the famous Norman cheeses. (B, L, D)

Day 5, ROUEN. Today, you will have the choice of three different excursions. “D-Day Remembered” is a full day excursion tracing the events of June 6th 1944. The first excursion is to the US sector,

Omaha and Utah beaches. Your first stop will be Arromanches, with free time to visit the museums and have lunch before visiting St. Laurent-sur-Mer, the US Cemetery at Omaha Beach. The last stop of your excursion is the Ranger monument at Pointe du Hoc before returning to the ship in Rouen. As an alternative you will tour the Gold, June & Sword beaches in the British and Canadian sectors. Your first stop will be Arromanches, with free time to visit the museums and have lunch before visiting the Juno Beach Centre – the Canadian Museum, followed by a stop at St. Laurent-sur-Mer, the US Cemetery at Omaha Beach. The last stop of your excursion is the Pegasus Monument in Ranville, the first bridge to be liberated by British Glider born troops on D-Day. As an alternative to the “D-Day Remembered” excursions, you can discover traditional Normandy with a visit to the Pays d’Auge and “Routes du Cidre” – The Cider Road. The “lands of the Auge” are home to traditional Norman Towns and villages, such as Beuvron-en-Auge, Crevecoeur-en-Auge and Crambremer, with timber-framed houses, cider and cheese production. Enjoy a tour to a Calvados distillery and a sampling both Cider and the apple brandy Calvados. (B,L,D)Day 6, ROUEN. This morning you have a choice of two different tours. The first option is to visit Honfleur, located on the southern bank of the Seine across from Le Havre. Known for its historic port surrounded by picturesque houses with slate-covered facades, Honfleur was a favorite subject of artists such as Courbet, Boudin and Monet. Honfleur’s 15th-cenutury Sainte-Catherine church, with its detached bell tower, is the largest wooden church in France. In the alternative, you may choose the "Route des Abbeyes" tour spotlighting Normandy's famous abbeys. An important part of the region’s history, more than 100 abbeys once dotted the Norman landscape. You will visit the ruins of the Norman abbey of Jumieges and the imposing Benedictine abbey of

The ruins of Château-Gaillard perched above Les Andelys


parIS & norManDy

DatES & prICES CoDE PPSt. Wandrille, still a functioning monastery. This afternoon, enjoy scenic cruising on the Seine. (B,L,D)

Day 7, LES ANDELYS. Enjoy a scenic cruise to Les Andelys, comprised of two sections, Grand-Andely and Petit-Andely. Located on a bend in the Seine surrounded by white cliffs, Les Andelys is the birthplace of the classical painter Nicolas Poussin. A stroll on the riverside offers beautiful views of the Seine Valley, centuries-old half-timbered houses and the ruins of Château-Gaillard perched above the town. The once-massive stronghold of Richard the Lionheart was completed in 1198, and consisted of three different enclosures divided by dry moats. Captured by the French in 1204, it changed hands a number of times during the Hundred Years War, coming permanently under French control in the 15th century. More active guests will have the opportunity to tour the ruins of this historic castle before continuing your cruise along the Seine. (B,L,D)

Day 8, CONFLANS. Today, you will have your choice of two excursions. The first option is to visit Château Malmaison, home to Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and his Empress Josephine. After Napoleon and Josephine’s divorce in 1809, she continued to live there until her death in 1814. Today’s tour will include the charming château, gardens and museum. Alternatively, travel to the town of Auvers-sur-Oise. The town is famous for the number of Impressionist painters who lived there in the 19th century. Among them: Paul Cézanne, Camille Pissarro and Vincent van

Gogh. Your “Artists Walk” tour will include many sites associated with their works, including the house of Dr. Gachet, a famous subject of Van Gogh and the Auberge Ravoux, known as the “Home of Van Gogh.” The upstairs room, where Van Gogh died has been preserved. He and his brother Theo are both buried in the town cemetery nearby. (B,L,D)

Day 9, PARIS – DISEMBARK. After disembarkation this morning, you will enjoy a Panoramic city tour of Paris before touring one of Paris’ most spectacular museums: the Musee D’Orsay, Located on the Seine’s Left Bank, the museum was built in the former Gare (railway station) d'Orsay, and houses an extensive collection of French art dating from 1848 to 1915. Its collection of impressionist and post-impressionist masterpieces is the largest in the world; and includes iconic works by Monet, Manet, Degas, Renoir, Cézanne, Seurat, Sisley, Gauguin and Van Gogh. Among the paintings on display are many that will seem familiar from your cruise, such as Monet’s series on the Rouen Cathedral and his Blue Water Lillies, and Van Gogh’s The Church at Auvers, Portrait of Dr. Gachet and Bedroom in Arles. After touring the museum, you will transfer to your hotel. (B)Day 10, PARIS. Today is yours to enjoy as a free day in Paris, where a multitude of landmarks, museums, cafés and shops beckon. (B)Day 11, PARIS. Your river cruise vacation comes to an end as you transfer to the airport for your homeward flight. (B)

DEP. USA START EMBARK SHIP CRUISE CRUISECANADA CITY DATE NAME ONLY & LAND

28 mar PAr 29 mar AmaLegro $2,499 $3,0194 Apr** PAr 5 Apr AmaLegro $2,699 $3,21911 Apr❖** PAr 12 Apr AmaLegro $2,799 $3,31918 Apr PAr 19 Apr AmaLegro $3,099 $3,61925 Apr PAr 26 Apr AmaLegro $3,199 $3,7192 may❖ PAr 3 may AmaLegro $3,199 $3,7199 may PAr 10 may AmaLegro $3,299 $3,81916 may PAr 17 may AmaLegro $3,299 $3,81923 may❖ PAr 24 may AmaLegro $3,299 $3,81930 may PAr 31 may AmaLegro $3,299 $3,8196 Jun❖ PAr 7 Jun AmaLegro $3,299 $3,81913 Jun PAr 14 Jun AmaLegro $3,299 $3,81920 Jun PAr 21 Jun AmaLegro $3,199 $3,71927 Jun❖ PAr 28 Jun AmaLegro $3,199 $3,7194 Jul PAr 5 Jul AmaLegro $3,199 $3,71911 Jul PAr 12 Jul AmaLegro $3,199 $3,71918 Jul PAr 19 Jul AmaLegro $3,199 $3,71925 Jul❖ PAr 26 Jul AmaLegro $3,199 $3,7191 Aug❖ PAr 2 Aug AmaLegro $3,199 $3,7198 Aug PAr 9 Aug AmaLegro $3,199 $3,71915 Aug PAr 16 Aug AmaLegro $3,199 $3,71922 Aug PAr 23 Aug AmaLegro $3,199 $3,71929 Aug PAr 30 Aug AmaLegro $3,399 $3,9195 Sep❖ PAr 6 Sep AmaLegro $3,399 $3,91912 Sep PAr 13 Sep AmaLegro $3,399 $3,91919 Sep PAr 20 Sep AmaLegro $3,399 $3,91926 Sep PAr 27 Sep AmaLegro $3,399 $3,9193 Oct PAr 4 Oct AmaLegro $3,399 $3,91910 Oct PAr 11 Oct AmaLegro $3,199 $3,71917 Oct PAr 18 Oct AmaLegro $3,099 $3,61924 Oct PAr 25 Oct AmaLegro $2,899 $3,41931 Oct** PAr 1 nov AmaLegro $2,699 $3,2197 nov** PAr 8 nov AmaLegro $2,699 $3,219

SOLO TRAVELER SPECIAL: Single Supplement waived on most departures; ask for details.

❖ Solo Traveler Special not applicable

** Wine Cruise: Paris & the Sparkling Seine

Airfare: Please call for AmaWaterways' special roundtrip airfares.

Cruise prices are per person in a Cat. E, deluxe outside stateroom with window. To upgrade to a higher category, add per person:

Port charges: Additional $147 per person

Single Suppl. for Cruise: 50% of twin price; Suites 100% of twin price

Single Suppl. for post land arrangements: $260 per person

Bedding: Please select bedding configuration at the time of booking. Option A: Two twin beds Option b: One large bed (larger than queen size)

aMaLEGro

CAT. DECK STATEROOM ADD'L

D Piano Window $199 C Violin & Cello French balcony $579 b Violin & Cello French balcony $779 A Violin French balcony $889 S Violin French balcony $1,899

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Dutch boy in tulip field

EuropE ItInErary

Amsterdam boat houses Explore the windmills of Kinderdijk Historic center of Ghent, Belgium


DAILY PROGRAM FEATURES


1 Overnight flight to Holland

2 Amsterdam EmBArKAtiOn

Welcome Dinner

3 Amsterdam Canal cruise & city tour

Volendam Walking tour

Edam Walking tour & cheese tasting

Or guided bicycle tour

4 Arnhem Arnhem Airborne museum

Or Het Loo Palace

nijmegen Free time

5 Antwerp Walking tour

Or reubens tour

Optional tour to Brussels

6 Ghent Walking tour

Brugges Optional tour to Brugges

7 Willemstad Private organ recital


Kinderdijk Kinderdijk windmills

8 Utrecht Keukenhof Gardens

9 Amsterdam DisEmBArKAtiOn

nOtE: Guided bicycle tours are capacity controlled.

Discover the beauty and history of the Dutch and Belgian waterways in springtime. Admire the colorful tulip carpets and flower displays; stroll amidst Kinderdijks’ lush green countryside dotted with world-famous windmills. Taste the famous local cheeses and learn about the traditions of the friendly Dutch and Flemish people. In Belgium, admire the great medieval cities of Antwerp and Ghent.

TULIP TIMECruise through holland & Belgium in spring 12 DAys ∙ trAVEL tO AmstErDAm

stroll through the colorful streets of HollandDutch windmill

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INCLUDED FEATURES » 7 nights deluxe cruise accommodation in an outside stateroom - most staterooms offer French Balconies or revolutionary twin Balconies


» “Culinary Delights – Bites & sights” excursions

» state-of-the-art infotainment system in all staterooms featuring free high-speed internet access, hit Hollywood movies, extensive music library & English language tV stations

» Complimentary Wi-Fi on board

» terry bathrobes and white-on-white plush bedding in all staterooms


» multiple dining venues on select vessels

» Free-flowing red & white wines from Europe’s great wine regions, beer & soft drinks with every dinner on board

» Bottled water in every stateroom replenished daily

» Cocktail reception, Welcome Dinner & Captain’s Gala Dinner

» special highlights including lectures, theme dinners, cooking demonstration, onboard music performances and afternoon/evening piano music

» Bicycles to explore on your own & guided bicycle tours

» services of professional Cruise manager

» All English language on board in a non-smoking environment (smoking permitted only on the sun Deck)

» All transfers with the purchase of cruise & air package

» All local taxes

YOUR ITINERARYDay 1, DEPART USA/CANADA. Board your international flight to Amsterdam, Holland.

Day 2, ARRIVE IN AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND. Welcome to Amsterdam, a modern city with a rich and fascinating history. Explore the 700-year-old European city with its elegant and classic architecture, cafés, lively marketplaces and exciting nightlife. This evening meet your fellow passengers on board for the Welcome Reception and Dinner. (D)

Day 3, AMSTERDAM – VOLENDAM – EDAM. After breakfast, enjoy a comprehensive and scenic morning cruise through the historic harbor and canals of Amsterdam. See the beautiful homes that line the water, the fabled Skinny Bridge, and the famous Anne Frank House. Then, enjoy a panoramic city tour, where you will see windmills and other great landmarks of Amsterdam. Return to the ship for a scenic lunch, while you cruise the Ijsselmeer towards Volendam. Enjoy a late afternoon tour of Volendam Harbor to see the fishing fleet and the fish auction building. Continue by motor coach to the Village of Edam where you will sample some of its famous cheese and visit the old quarter with its beautiful houses and churches. Another afternoon option is to enjoy a scenic bicycle ride through North Holland (capacity controlled). (B,L,D)

Day 4, ARNHEM – NIJMEGEN. Arrive in beautiful Arnhem early this morning and see the site of the Battle of Arnhem Bridge featured in the classic film “A Bridge Too Far” during Operation Market Garden in World War II. Then visit the Airborne Museum, which shows the course of events during the Battle of Arnhem, one of the major campaigns of World War II. You can also choose to enjoy a picturesque bike tour through Arnhem (capacity controlled). Alternatively, enjoy a tour of Het Loo Palace, a Dutch Baroque building designed by Dutch masters, Jacob Roman and Johan van Swieten. After the tours, return to the ship for lunch and cruise to Nijmegen for some free time on your own. Enjoy scenic cruising this evening as you sail through Holland, and on to Belgium. (B,L,D)

Day 5, ANTWERP, BELGIUM. This morning, enjoy a walking tour of Antwerp. See the Antwerp Castle, Grote Market, Brabo Fountain and the city’s superb architecture. Alternatively, visit the Rubens House, former home and studio of Peter Paul Rubens, the famous 17th-century Flemish Baroque Painter. Afterwards, you will visit the Antwerp Cathedral which features two of Rubens’ most important works, the Elevation of the Cross and the Descent from the Cross. The afternoon is free to explore Antwerp on your own or take an optional excursion to nearby Brussels, the capital of Belgium and one of the capitals of the European Union. During dinner, your cruise departs for Ghent. (B,L,D)

Keukenhof Gardens


TULIP TIME

DATES & PRICES CODE AA


Single Suppl. for Cruise: 50% of twin price; suites 100% of twin price

Bedding: Please select bedding configuration at the time of booking. Option A: two twin beds Option B: One large bed (larger than queen size)

AMALYRA & AMADANTE


D Piano Window $199 C Violin & Cello French Balcony $579 B Violin & Cello French Balcony $779 A Violin French Balcony $889 A+ Violin French Balcony $1,499 s Violin French Balcony $1,899

AMAPRIMA, AMACERTO & AMAVERDE


D Piano Window $199 C Violin & Cello French Balcony $579 BB Cello French/Outside Balcony $999 BA Violin French/Outside Balcony $1,099 AB Cello French/Outside Balcony $1,299 AA Violin French/Outside Balcony $1,499 ss Violin French/Outside Balcony $2,199

Day 6, GHENT. After breakfast take a guided sightseeing tour of Ghent, the fourth largest city of Belgium. Begin your walking tour from the Belfry Hall and see picturesque highlights such as the Koornlei, the Graslei, and the Castle of the Counts. The afternoon is yours to explore Ghent at leisure or to take an optional excursion to Brugges, which is one of Europe’s most perfectly preserved medieval cities. Brugges' historical city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (B,L,D)

Day 7, WILLEMSTAD, HOLLAND – KINDERDIJK – SCHOONHOVEN. This morning sail through the Dutch region of Zeeland. This region is home to one of the world’s most complex engineering projects, the Delta Works, which took more than 30 years to complete. Stop in charming Willemstad, a 400-year-old town, for a walking tour. You will visit the first Protestant church in Holland, where you will be treated to a private organ recital

that has been planned exclusively for you. In the alternative, take a guided bicycle tour of Willemstad (capacity controlled). In the afternoon, you will visit Kinderdijk which features the greatest concentration of windmills in the country. Tonight, enjoy a special music performance as the ship cruises to Schoonhoven for the evening. (B,L,D) Day 8, UTRECHT – KEUKENHOF – AMSTERDAM. During breakfast, enjoy some scenic cruising along the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal to Utrecht. Admire the spectacular display of bulb flowers in bloom during your morning excursion to the famous Keukenhof Gardens where you will be delighted to find millions of flowering tulips all over the 70-acre park. The rest of the day is for you to enjoy at your leisure. (B,L,D) Day 9, DEPART AMSTERDAM. Disembark for your transfer to the airport. (B)

DEP. USA START EMBARK SHIP CRUISE CANADA CITY DATE NAME ONLY

24 mar Ams 25 mar AmaCerto $2,09925 mar Ams 26 mar AmaLyra $2,29931 mar Ams 1 Apr AmaCerto $2,2991 Apr Ams 2 Apr AmaLyra $2,2992 Apr Ams 3 Apr AmaPrima $2,2997 Apr Ams 8 Apr AmaCerto $2,3998 Apr Ams 9 Apr AmaLyra $2,3999 Apr Ams 10 Apr AmaPrima $2,49911 Apr Ams 12 Apr AmaDante $2,49912 Apr Ams 13 Apr AmaVerde $2,49914 Apr Ams 15 Apr AmaCerto $2,49915 Apr Ams 16 Apr AmaLyra $2,59916 Apr Ams 17 Apr AmaPrima $2,59918 Apr Ams 19 Apr AmaDante $2,59919 Apr Ams 20 Apr AmaVerde $2,69921 Apr ∞ Ams 22 Apr AmaCerto $2,69922 Apr Ams 23 Apr AmaLyra $2,69923 Apr Ams 24 Apr AmaPrima $2,69930 Apr Ams 1 may AmaPrima $2,799

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Cruise prices are per person in a Cat. E, deluxe outside stateroom with window. to upgrade to a higher category, add per person:

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Lavender field, Provence

EuropE ItInErary

Parc Guell, Barcelona Beaujolais region, Trévoux





2 Paris Hotel check-in

3 Paris City tour

4 Paris Optional tours available

5 Paris TGV high-speed train to Lyon

Lyon Cooking demonstration

EmBarkaTiOn

Welcome Dinner

6 Lyon City tour

7 Trévoux Beaujolais excursion

Vienne Free evening

8 Vienne Walking tour & mini train

Or Castle visit

Tournon Free time

9 Tournon Winery visit & tasting

Viviers Onboard nougat demonstration

Or Ghost Walk

10 Viviers Grignan excursion

avignon Walking tour & Papal Palace

Or Pont du Gard excursion

11 arles Les Baux excursion

Or "Van Gogh" tour

Olive Farm visit & arles

walking tour

12 arles DisEmBarkaTiOn

Perpignan Free time for lunch

Transfer to Barcelona

Barcelona Hotel check-in

13 Barcelona City tour

Or Tapas Boqueria excursion

14 Barcelona Optional tour available

15 Barcelona Transfer to airport

From the magic of Paris to the romance of Barcelona, this itinerary is truly captivating. Begin with three nights in Paris then travel in style aboard the high-speed TGV train to Lyon, France’s gastronomical capital. From there, cruise through France’s legendary wine growing regions, home to famous wines such as Beaujolais and Côte du Rhone. Enjoy wine tastings at local vintners, marvel at Roman ruins, stroll through medieval villages and shop for Provencal crafts. Your itinerary includes the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Avignon as well as Arles, the city where Vincent Van Gogh spent much of his life. Conclude your journey in magnificent Barcelona.

PROVENCE & SPAINSpend 3 nightS in pariS, travel by high-Speed tgv train to lyon, then Savor an enchanting 7-night cruiSe through provence, ending with a 3-night Stay in barcelona 15 DaYs ∙ TraVEL TO Paris & rETUrn FrOm BarCELOna Or rEVErsE

Eiffel Tower, Paris

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INCLUDED FEATURES » 3 nights hotel in Paris at the Pullman Paris montparnasse (or similar), including daily buffet breakfast

» Transfer from the hotel to Lyon via High-speed TGV train

» 7 nights deluxe cruise accommodation in an outside stateroom - 82% of the staterooms with French Balconies


» “Culinary Delights – Bites & sights” excursions

» state-of-the-art infotainment system in all staterooms featuring free high-speed internet access, hit Hollywood movies, extensive music library & English language TV stations




» Free-flowing red & white wines from France’s great wine regions, beer & soft drinks with every dinner on board



» motorcoach from the ship in arles to Perpignan and on to Barcelona

» 3 nights hotel in Barcelona at the Grand marina (or similar), including daily buffet breakfast

» special highlights including lectures, theme dinners, cooking demonstration, onboard music performances and afternoon/evening piano music

» services of professional Cruise manager

» all English language on board in a non-smoking environment (smoking permitted only on the sun Deck)

» all transfers with the purchase of cruise, land & air package

» all local taxes

YOUR ITINERARYDay 1, DEPART USA/CANADA. Board your overnight flight to Paris, France.

Day 2, ARRIVE IN PARIS, FRANCE. Arrive in Paris and transfer to your hotel. The balance of the day is yours to start exploring this beautiful city.

Day 3, PARIS. Enjoy Paris’ famous sights during this morning’s guided tour where you will see the Champs Élysées, Place de la Concorde, and the Eiffel Tower. Conclude your visit at the famous Notre Dame Cathedral. The afternoon is free for you to explore the “City of Light.” This evening, an optional Parisian Cabaret dinner theater excursion is available. (B)

Day 4, PARIS. Your last day in Paris is free for you to enjoy at your leisure. Or, you may decide to join the optional Seine Cruise & Eiffel Tower excursion this morning or the optional Montmartre & Illuminations tour this evening. (B)

Day 5, PARIS – LYON – EMBARKATION. After checking out of your hotel, you will board the TGV high-speed train that will whisk you through the French countryside to Lyon. Nestled between the Saone and Rhone rivers, Lyon is one of France’s most important cities and gastronomic capitals. Upon arrival, enjoy some free time for lunch on your own before your included Lyon Cooking Demonstration. Later, transfer to your luxurious ship. Gather this evening on board for a Welcome Dinner. (B,D)

Day 6, LYON – TRÉVOUX. Today your panoramic tour of Lyon will take you to the “Place Bellecour” with its equestrian statue of Louis XIV, the “Place des Terreaux,” with Bartholdi’s Fountain and the Town Hall. Afterwards, visit Fourvière, part of the historic region designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Known as the “Hill of Prayers,” Fourvière is famous for its iconic white Basilica of Notre-Dame; ruins of a Roman theater, and majestic views of the city below. (B,L,D)

Day 7, TRÉVOUX – VIENNE. This morning’s tour will take you through the chateaux, fields and vineyards of the Beaujolais wine region, the Pays d’Or or “land of the golden stones,” named for the ochre limestone of its homes and castles. You will visit the medieval hilltop village of Oingt. You will also visit the winery and home of a local vintner, which will include wine tasting, a vineyard tour and explanation of the history of wine production in the region. Return to the ship in the early afternoon and continue cruising towards Vienne. (B,L,D)

Day 8, VIENNE – TOURNON. Situated between the wine regions of Burgundy and Beaujolais, Vienne has a significant Roman history, which is highlighted by its marvelously preserved ruins and remains. This morning, you will take a mini train tour and see the 1st-century Roman Temple of Augustus and Livia, the ruins of a Roman theater and the medieval churches of St. Andre-Le-Bas and Abbey St. Pierre. As an alternative, you may choose to visit the Chateâu Roussillon and Pottery (when available). Your ship will depart at midday for Tournon. This evening, explore the town on your own. (B,L,D)

Day 9, TOURNON – VIVIERS. This morning, visit Cornas, Tournon’s “twin” town located across the Rhone River and linked by a 19th-century suspension bridge. The fertile soil and ideal climate of the region has made Cornas the premier producer of the Côtes du Rhone wines. Enjoy a wine tasting and then free time this afternoon to visit the 16th-century castle which is now a town hall. Return to the ship for lunch as we cruise to Viviers. Arriving this evening, you will enjoy a unique view of the town’s history and legends. Participate in an onboard nougat demonstration or follow along on a “ghost walk” through this once-thriving medieval town, as fascinating and poignant stories of its past are brought to life by the town’s current residents. (B,L,D)

Day 10, VIVIERS – AVIGNON. After breakfast, enjoy an excursion to Grignan, a magnificent village perched upon a hill surrounded by lavender fields, topped by a Renaissance castle. From the castle, enjoy a commanding view of the surrounding countryside. Return to the ship and cruise to Avignon. As your ship docks, look for the Avignon Bridge, made famous by the French children’s song “Sur le pont d’Avignon” (“On the Bridge of Avignon”). Seven popes resided in the magnificent Gothic Papal

streets of avignon, France


PROVENCE & SPAIN

DATES & PRICES CODE FaPalace, which you will visit during your walking tour. You will also see the well-preserved medieval walls surrounding the historic center of town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the alternative, you can take an excursion to the Pont du Gard, a Roman aqueduct that is a masterpiece of engineering and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your tour will also visit Uzes, a lovely Provencal small town known for its Castle of the Duke of Uzes (still occupied by the Duke and his family), medieval streets and a picturesque town square framed by archways. Enjoy free time for shopping in Uzes before returning to your ship. (B,L,D)

Day 11, AVIGNON – LES BAUX – ARLES. This morning, you will arrive in Arles and board a motor coach for an excursion to the village of Les Baux de Provence. This hilltop village and fortress was a Protestant stronghold during the French Wars of Religion until destroyed by Louis XIII and Cardinal Richelieu in 1633. At the castle, you will see examples of medieval siege weaponry. After, visit an olive farm to learn about this age-old Provençal farming tradition. In the alternative, choose to take the “Van Gogh” tour which will take you to the Saint Paul de Mausole Asylum. Here, Van Gogh painted some of his most well-known paintings such as The Irises and Starry Night. Then, visit the Carrieres de Lumieres, a stone quarry that projects European artwork on its walls, along with many of Van Gogh’s famous paintings. Late this afternoon, your city tour of Arles takes you to the Romanesque cathedral and the Roman Amphitheater. The ship moors overnight in Arles. (B,L,D)

Day 12, ARLES – DISEMBARK – BARCELONA, SPAIN. Disembark your ship in Arles and transfer to Barcelona. Along the way, pass through the Camargue, the unique marshland that extends to the sea. Stop in the medieval town of Perpignan, France, where you will have free time for lunch and some exploring on your own. (B)

Day 13, BARCELONA. Your full day in Barcelona begins with a driving tour to the top of Montjuic Hill where you will enjoy glorious views of the city below. Continue along the waterfront to Las Ramblas, the iconic tree-lined boulevard at the heart of the city. You will explore the Gothic Quarter, the medieval center of the city. Your tour also includes the unique architectural works of Antoni Gaudí, including Casa Milà, Casa Batlló and La Sagrada Familia, the basilica and UNESCO World Heritage Site that has been under construction for over a century. In the alternative, choose the “tapas and boqueria” excursion where you will visit tapas bars and sample local favorites. Also, discover why Mediterranean cuisine is internationally known due to its ingredients during your guided tour of the “Market of la Boqueria.” (B)

Day 14, BARCELONA. Enjoy a full day at your leisure, or take part in the optional Montserrat excursion, visiting the famous Benedictine Abbey atop Montserrat Mountain. (B)

Day 15, DEPART BARCELONA. Transfer to the airport for your homeward flight. (B)


25 mar** BCn 29 mar amaDagio $2,499 $4,0591 apr Par 5 apr amaDagio $2,699 $4,2598 apr BCn 12 apr amaDagio $2,799 $4,35915 apr Par 19 apr amaDagio $3,099 $4,65922 apr BCn 26 apr amaDagio $3,099 $4,65929 apr Par 3 may amaDagio $3,199 $4,7596 may BCn 10 may amaDagio $3,199 $4,75913 may Par 17 may amaDagio $3,299 $4,85920 may BCn 24 may amaDagio $3,299 $4,85927 may Par 31 may amaDagio $3,299 $4,8593 Jun BCn 7 Jun amaDagio $3,199 $4,75910 Jun Par 14 Jun amaDagio $3,199 $4,75917 Jun BCn 21 Jun amaDagio $3,199 $4,75924 Jun Par 28 Jun amaDagio $3,199 $4,7591 Jul BCn 5 Jul amaDagio $3,199 $4,7598 Jul Par 12 Jul amaDagio $3,199 $4,75915 Jul BCn 19 Jul amaDagio $3,199 $4,75922 Jul Par 26 Jul amaDagio $3,199 $4,75929 Jul BCn 2 aug amaDagio $3,199 $4,7595 aug Par 9 aug amaDagio $3,199 $4,75912 aug BCn 16 aug amaDagio $3,199 $4,75919 aug Par 23 aug amaDagio $3,199 $4,75926 aug BCn 30 aug amaDagio $3,399 $4,9592 sep Par 6 sep amaDagio $3,399 $4,9599 sep BCn 13 sep amaDagio $3,399 $4,95916 sep Par 20 sep amaDagio $3,399 $4,95923 sep BCn 27 sep amaDagio $3,399 $4,95930 sep Par 4 Oct amaDagio $3,399 $4,9597 Oct BCn 11 Oct amaDagio $3,199 $4,75914 Oct Par 18 Oct amaDagio $3,099 $4,65921 Oct BCn 25 Oct amaDagio $2,899 $4,45928 Oct Par 1 nov amaDagio $2,699 $4,2594 nov** BCn 8 nov amaDagio $2,699 $4,25911 nov Par 15 nov amaDagio $2,699 $4,25918 nov** BCn 22 nov amaDagio $2,699 $4,25925 nov Par 29 nov amaDagio $2,799 $4,3592 Dec BCn 6 Dec amaDagio $2,799 $4,3599 Dec Par 13 Dec amaDagio $2,799 $4,35916 Dec BCn 20 Dec amaDagio $2,799 $4,35923 Dec Par 27 Dec amaDagio $2,799 $4,359

** Wine Cruise: Legendary Wine & regions of the rhone

Airfare: Please call for amaWaterways' special roundtrip airfares.


Port charges: additional $147 per person

Single Suppl. for Cruise: 50% of twin price; suites 100% of twin price

Single Suppl. for pre/post land arrangements: $780 per person

Bedding: Please select bedding configuration at the time of booking. Option a: Two twin beds Option B: One large bed (larger than queen size)

AMADAGIO


D Piano Window $199 C Violin & Cello French Balcony $579 B Violin & Cello French Balcony $779 a Violin French Balcony $889 s Violin French Balcony $1,899

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jewels of franceDaIlY ProGraM feaTUres


1 Overnight flight to Spain2 Barcelona Hotel Check-in3 Barcelona City tour4 Barcelona Optional Montserrat 5 Barcelona Transfer to Arles Perpignan Free time Arles EMBArkATiOn Welcome Cocktail & Dinner6 Arles Les Baux excursion & Olive Farm Or “Van Gogh” tour & Carriéres de Lumiéres7 Avignon Walking tour & Papal Palace Or Pont du Gard & Uzes excursion Viviers Onboard nougat demonstration Or Ghost Walk8 Viviers Grignan excursion9 Tournon Winery visit & tasting; Free time10 Vienne Mini-Train tour Or Castle visit (when available)11 Trévoux Beaujolais excursion; City tour12 Lyon DiSEMBArkATiOn Transfer to Paris via TGV train Paris EMBArkATiOn Welcome Dinner13 Vernon Giverny excursion to Monet’s house Or Château de Bizy14 rouen Morning scenic cruising Walking tour15 rouen Full day excursion to normandy Beaches Or Pays D’Auge excursion16 rouen Honfleur excursion Or “routes des Abbeyes” tour of Jumieges & St. Wandrille17 Les Andelys Morning Chateau Gaillard Scenic cruising18 Conflans Château Malmaison Or “Van Gogh” tour of Auvers-sur-Oise 19 Paris DiSEMBArkATiOn Musee d’Orsy visit Hotel check-in20 Paris Free day with optional tours available21 Paris Airport transfer Lyon, France

eUroPe ITInerarY

Eiffel Tower, Paris Pont d'Avignon


Your journey begins in Barcelona before you embark on your cruise through the vineyards of France. Cruise from Arles to Lyon, through France’s legendary wine growing regions. Enjoy wine tastings at local vintners, as you marvel at Roman ruins and stroll through medieval villages. Travel to Paris aboard the high-speed TGV train where you will embark on your next journey through historic northern France. Visit charming villages and French harbors made famous by many artists. See the infamous Normandy Beaches and the impressive Château Gaillard before returning to stay in Paris, the “City of Lights.”

jewels of franceStart with 3 nightS in Barcelona, enjoy a 7-night arleS-lyon cruiSe, then travel By high-Speed train to pariS for a 7-night Seine cruiSe, ending with 2 nightS in pariS 21 DAyS ∙ TrAVEL TO BArCELOnA & rETUrn FrOM PAriS Or rEVErSE

jewels of france

DaTes & PrIces coDe rSDEP. USA START EMBARK SHIP CRUISE CRUISECANADA CITY DATE NAME ONLY & LAND

25 Mar BCn 29 Mar AmaDagio/AmaLegro $5,098 $6,3988 Apr PAr 12 Apr AmaLegro/AmaDagio $5,798 $7,0988 Apr BCn 12 Apr AmaDagio/AmaLegro $5,798 $7,09822 Apr PAr 26 Apr AmaLegro/AmaDagio $6,298 $7,5986 May PAr 10 May AmaLegro/AmaDagio $6,498 $7,79820 May PAr 24 May AmaLegro/AmaDagio $6,498 $7,79820 May BCn 24 May AmaDagio/AmaLegro $6,498 $7,79817 Jun PAr 21 Jun AmaLegro/AmaDagio $6,298 $7,59817 Jun BCn 21 Jun AmaDagio/AmaLegro $6,298 $7,5981 Jul BCn 5 Jul AmaDagio/AmaLegro $6,298 $7,59815 Jul PAr 19 Jul AmaLegro/AmaDagio $6,298 $7,59829 Jul BCn 2 Aug AmaDagio/AmaLegro $6,298 $7,59812 Aug PAr 16 Aug AmaLegro/AmaDagio $6,298 $7,59826 Aug PAr 30 Aug AmaLegro/AmaDagio $6,698 $7,9989 Sep PAr 13 Sep AmaLegro/AmaDagio $6,698 $7,99823 Sep PAr 27 Sep AmaLegro/AmaDagio $6,698 $7,9987 Oct PAr 11 Oct AmaLegro/AmaDagio $6,198 $7,49821 Oct PAr 25 Oct AmaLegro/AmaDagio $5,498 $6,79821 Oct BCn 25 Oct AmaDagio/AmaLegro $5,498 $6,798

7-night Arles-Lyon cruise aboard the AMADAGiO

7-night Paris-Paris cruise aboard the AMALEGrO






Bedding: Please select bedding configuration at the time of booking. Option A: Two twin beds Option B: One large bed (larger than queen size)

aMaleGro & aMaDaGIo


D Piano Window $398 C Violin & Cello French Balcony $1,158 B Violin & Cello French Balcony $1,558 A Violin French Balcony $1,778 A+ Violin French Balcony $2,998 S Violin French Balcony $3,798

THE JEWELS Of fRANCE IS A COMBINATION Of PROVENCE & SPAIN

(Pg. 42) AND PARIS & NORMANDY (Pg. 46). PLEASE REfER TO THESE ITINERARY

PAgES fOR DETAILS.

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Passau, Germany, “City of Three Rivers”

EuropE ItInErary

Relax in your balcony stateroom Views of historic Prague




1 Overnight flight to Czech Rep.

2 Prague Hotel check-in

3 Prague City tour

4 Prague Free time

5 Prague Transfer to Regensburg

Regensburg Walking tour

Vilshofen EmbaRkaTiOn

“Oktoberfest”

Welcome Dinner

6 Vilshofen Free Time

Passau Walking tour

OR guided bicycle tour

7 Linz Walking tour

Gmunden excursion

OR Cesky krumlov excursion

OR Salzburg excursion

8 melk benedictine abbey

Wachau Valley cruise

krems Dürnstein walking tour


Wine tasting

9 Vienna City tour

Optional evening concert

10 bratislava Walking tour

OR Communist History tour

11 budapest City tour

illuminations Cruise

12 budapest DiSEmbaRkaTiOn

nOTE: Guided bicycle tours are capacity controlled.

Framed by rolling hillsides, lush vineyards, and medieval castles, the Danube River has captivated musicians, artists and poets throughout the centuries. Travel to legendary destinations, beginning with a 3-night stay in majestic Prague followed by 7 nights on the Danube River cruising from Vilshofen to Budapest. Explore a 2,000 year-old city and visit Europe’s largest pipe organ; savor local wines throughout the Wachau Valley and have your senses heightened with the timeless beauty and rich history of Vienna and Budapest.

THE ROMANTIC DANUBESpend 3 nightS in prague, and then enjoy a faScinating cruiSe from VilShofen to BudapeSt 12 DayS ∙ TRaVEL TO PRaGuE & RETuRn FROm buDaPEST OR REVERSE

Salzburg, austria – the birthplace of mozartLocal welcome in Vilshofen

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INCLUDED FEATURES » 3 nights hotel in Prague at the interContinental or Hilton Old Town (or similar), including daily buffet breakfast

» Transfer from the hotel in Prague to the ship in Vilshofen

» 7 nights deluxe cruise accommodation in an outside stateroom - most staterooms offer French balconies or revolutionary Twin balconies










» Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner & Captain’s Gala Dinner


» bicycles to explore on your own & guided bicycle tours


» all English language on board in a non-smoking environment (smoking permitted only on the Sun Deck)


» all local taxes

YOUR ITINERARYDay 1, DEPART USA/CANADA. Board your overnight flight to Prague, Czech Republic.

Day 2, ARRIVE IN PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. Arrive in Prague and transfer to your hotel. The balance of the day is free to start exploring this beautiful city.

Day 3, PRAGUE. Your morning’s sightseeing tour reveals why Prague is considered one of Europe’s most attractive cities, with its historic city center recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take a panoramic tour of the city before arriving at the 1,000-year-old Hradcany Castle for a visit. Afterwards, walk over Charles Bridge to the Old Market Square. This evening, an optional Folklore Dinner Show provides an opportunity to learn about Czech music, dance and traditions. (B)

Day 4, PRAGUE. Spend a day at your leisure or participate in an optional tour to Terezin, the infamous Nazi WWII concentration camp, now a memorial to those who perished. (B)

Day 5, PRAGUE – REGENSBURG, GERMANY – EMBARKATION – VILSHOFEN. This morning, depart Prague and stop in Regensburg for a guided walking tour of one of Germany’s best preserved medieval cities, its Old Town a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After lunch on your own, continue to the charming 1,200-year-old Bavarian town of Vilshofen, where you will embark your luxurious ship. Later this afternoon, join your fellow passengers to celebrate “Oktoberfest” in Vilshofen. Relax at long tables and benches, enjoy traditional beers accompanied by Bavarian folk music, song and dance. (B,D)

Day 6, VILSHOFEN – PASSAU. This morning you are free to explore Vilshofen’s beautiful old town before you cruise to Passau, where this afternoon you will have your choice of two different excursions. The first option is to take a walking tour through this 2,000-year-old fairy tale city, noted for its Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture. Walk the cobblestone streets of the Old Town where you will see the city fortifications and St. Stephan’s Cathedral, which is home to the largest cathedral organ in the world. As an alternative, experience this majestic city on a guided bike tour along the Inn River to Weinstein (capacity controlled). (B,L,D)

Day 7, LINZ, AUSTRIA – GMUNDEN. This morning the ship arrives in Linz, the second largest city in Austria. Your walking tour guides you along the Landstrasse, to the city’s Main Square where you will see St. Mary’s Cathedral, the Marian Column, the Landes Theatre and St. Martin’s Church, the oldest church in Austria. Return to the ship for brunch. This afternoon you have the choice of three different excursions. The first option is a visit to the scenic “Salzkammergut” region, the Austrian Lake District, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the

Schönbühl Castle on the Danube River


THE ROMANTIC DANUBE

DATES & PRICES CODE aG

Port charges: additional $147 per personSingle Suppl. for Cruise: 50% of twin price; Suites 100% of twin price Single Suppl. for pre/post land arrangements: $390 per person included airfare from new york is a current estimate. Bedding: Please select bedding configuration at the time of booking. Option a: Two twin beds Option b: One large bed (larger than queen size)

AMALYRA & AMADOLCE


D Piano Window $199 C Violin & Cello French balcony $579 b Violin & Cello French balcony $779 a Violin French balcony $889 a+ Violin French balcony $1,499 S Violin French balcony $1,899

AMAPRIMA, AMACERTO & AMABELLA


D Piano Window $199 C Violin & Cello French balcony $579 bb Cello French/Outside balcony $999 ba Violin French/Outside balcony $1,099 ab Cello French/Outside balcony $1,299 aa Violin French/Outside balcony $1,499 SS Violin French/Outside balcony $2,199

historic town of Gmunden, on the shore of Lake Traunsee. The second option is to join an excursion to the Czech town of Cesky Krumlov. This is a wonderfully preserved medieval town, nestled in the hills just over the Austrian-Czech border. The third choice is an excursion to Salzburg, where you will take a walking tour of the historic center, famous as the setting for the “Sound of Music” and as the birthplace of Mozart. Enjoy free time on your own, before returning to the ship. (B,L,D)

Day 8, MELK – KREMS (DÜRNSTEIN). Cruise through the narrow Strudengau this morning to Melk. A guided tour will take you to Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe’s largest Baroque monasteries. From here, continue cruising the beautiful Wachau valley to Krems. You will have the choice of two excursions this afternoon. The first is a motor coach ride to Dürnstein, where you will take a walking tour of the town’s medieval cobblestone streets, passing by 16th-century town houses and wine taverns. Marvel at the magnificent blue facade of the Baroque Stiftskirche high above town. As an alternative, enjoy a guided bike tour from Krems to Dürnstein and back (capacity controlled). Tonight, after dinner on board, enjoy wine tasting at a local winery. Enjoy several different wines, presented along with bread, knowledgeable hosts, and plenty of laughter. (B,L,D)

Day 9, VIENNA. During your morning city tour of Vienna, you will see the impressive Vienna Opera House, the majestic

Ringstrasse, and the historic St. Stephen’s Cathedral. The afternoon is free to stroll through the historic city center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or take an optional tour to the Schönbrunn Palace. Tonight, you will have the opportunity to enjoy an optional Mozart and Strauss concert in the “Music Capital of the World.” The ship moors in Vienna overnight. (B,L,D)

Day 10, BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA. This morning, enjoy a scenic cruise to Bratislava, where you can choose from a walking tour which includes the Old Town Hall, Mirbach Palace and Gothic St. Martin’s Cathedral. In the alternative, you can take a “Communist History Tour” of Bratislava, which includes architectural landmarks such as the Radio Building, Liberty Square and Soviet War Memorial. The remainder of the day is free to explore on your own. (B,L,D)

Day 11, BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. This morning, your sight-seeing tour takes you to historic Buda Castle from where you can enjoy a splendid view of the twin cities of Buda and Pest spread over both banks of the River. Your tour also features the distinctive Fisherman’s Bastion, the Royal Palace, St. Stephen’s Basilica, the famous Heroes’ Square and much more. After dinner, the ship will sail a special “Illuminations Cruise” past the illuminated river front of Budapest. (B,L,D)

Day 12, BUDAPEST. Your cruise comes to an end as you transfer to the airport for your homeward flight. (B)


24 mar PRG 28 mar amaDolce $2,199 $2,8893 apr buD 4 apr amaDolce $2,299 $2,9897 apr PRG 11 apr amaDolce $2,499 $3,18912 apr** buD 13 apr amabella $2,499 $3,18916 apr PRG 20 apr amabella $2,699 $3,38917 apr buD 18 apr amaDolce $2,599 $3,28921 apr PRG 25 apr amaDolce $2,799 $3,4891 may buD 2 may amaDolce $2,799 $3,4895 may PRG 9 may amaDolce $2,899 $3,58912 may buD 13 may amaCerto $2,899 $3,58916 may PRG 20 may amaCerto $2,899 $3,58921 may buD 22 may amaPrima $2,899 $3,58925 may PRG 29 may amaPrima $2,899 $3,5899 Jun buD 10 Jun amaCerto $2,899 $3,58913 Jun PRG 17 Jun amaCerto $2,799 $3,48919 Jun buD 20 Jun amaDolce $2,799 $3,48923 Jun buD 24 Jun amaCerto $2,799 $3,48923 Jun* PRG 27 Jun amaDolce $2,799 $3,48927 Jun PRG 1 Jul amaCerto $2,799 $3,4893 Jul buD 4 Jul amaDolce $2,799 $3,4897 Jul* PRG 11 Jul amaDolce $2,799 $3,48921 Jul buD 22 Jul amaCerto $2,799 $3,48925 Jul PRG 9 Jul amaCerto $2,799 $3,48930 Jul buD 31 Jul amaPrima $2,799 $3,4893 aug PRG 7 aug amaPrima $2,799 $3,4894 aug buD 5 aug amaCerto $2,799 $3,4898 aug PRG 12 aug amaCerto $2,799 $3,48918 aug buD 19 aug amaCerto $2,799 $3,48922 aug PRG 26 aug amaCerto $2,799 $3,48927 aug buD 28 aug amaPrima $2,999 $3,68931 aug PRG 4 Sep amaPrima $2,999 $3,6892 Sep buD 3 Sep amaLyra $2,999 $3,6896 Sep PRG 10 Sep amaLyra $2,999 $3,68910 Sep buD 11 Sep amaPrima $2,999 $3,68914 Sep PRG 18 Sep amaPrima $2,999 $3,6898 Oct buD 9 Oct amaPrima $2,799 $3,48912 Oct PRG 16 Oct amaPrima $2,699 $3,38922 Oct buD 23 Oct amaPrima $2,599 $3,28926 Oct PRG 30 Oct amaPrima $2,599 $3,2895 nov** PRG 6 nov amaPrima $2,399 $3,0898 nov** buD 9 nov amabella $2,399 $3,0899 nov** PRG 13 nov amaPrima $2,399 $3,08910 nov** buD 11 nov amaCerto $2,399 $3,08912 nov** PRG 16 nov amabella $2,399 $3,08914 nov** PRG 18 nov amaCerto $2,399 $3,08922 Dec ‡ buD 23 Dec amaCerto $2,499 $3,189

** Wine Cruise: Great Capitals & Vintages of the Danube* Jewish Heritage Cruise‡ Holiday cruise; itinerary slightly modified



UPGRADE PRICES

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12-century Dürnstein Castle, Austria

EuropE ItInErary

Sample local wines Hundertwasserhaus, Vienna




1 Overnight flight to Hungary

2 Budapest EmBArkAtiOn

Welcome Dinner

3 Budapest City tour

4 Bratislava Walking tour

Or Communist History tour

Vienna Optional evening concert

5 Vienna City tour

Viennese Wine Evening

6 Dürnstein Walking tour & wine tasting



melk Benedictine Abbey tour

7 Linz Walking tour

Or Gmunden excursion

Or Cesky krumlov excursion

Or Salzburg excursion

8 Passau Walking tour


Vilshofen “Oktoberfest”

9 Vilshofen DiSEmBArkAtiOn

regensburg Walking tour

transfer to munich

10 munich Walking tour

11 munich neuschwanstein Castle

Bavarian Alps

12 munich Airport transfer


Travel on the beautiful Danube through four European countries. Experience sights and sounds that have long inspired musicians, poets and artists. Begin your cruise in magnificent Budapest, continuing on to historic Bratislava and legendary Vienna, the birthplace of the waltz. Cruise through the scenic wine-growing region of the Wachau Valley. Visit a spectacular Benedictine Abbey; explore the Austrian Lake District and fairy-tale cities founded more than 2,000 years ago. Conclude your journey with three nights in magnificent Munich.

MELODIES OF THE DANUBEEnjoy a fascinating cruisE from BudapEst to VilshofEn & spEnd 3 nights in munich 12 DAyS ∙ trAVEL tO BuDAPESt & rEturn frOm muniCH

neuschwanstein CastleStatue of Johann Strauss, Vienna

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INCLUDED FEATURES » 7 nights deluxe cruise accommodation in an outside stateroom - most staterooms offer french Balconies or revolutionary twin Balconies


» “Culinary Delights – Bites & Sights” excursions

» State-of-the-art infotainment System in all staterooms featuring free high-speed internet access, hit Hollywood movies, extensive music library & English language tV stations

» Complimentary Wi-fi access on board


» fine dining with all meals included during your cruise


» free-flowing red & white wines from Europe’s great wine regions, beer & soft drinks with every dinner on board



» transfer from the ship in Vilshofen to the hotel in munich

» 3 nights hotel in munich at the Le méridien (or similar), including daily buffet breakfast






» All local taxes

YOUR ITINERARYDay 1, DEPART USA/CANADA. Board your overnight flight to Budapest, Hungary.

Day 2, ARRIVE IN BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Arrive in Budapest and transfer to your luxurious river cruise ship. This evening, meet your fellow travelers at the Welcome Cocktail Reception followed by dinner. (D)

Day 3, BUDAPEST. This morning, your sightseeing tour takes you to historic Buda Castle from where you can enjoy a splendid view of the twin cities of Buda and Pest spread over both banks of the River. Your tour also features the distinctive Fisherman’s Bastion, the Royal Palace, St. Stephen’s Basilica, the famous Heroes’ Square and more. Your afternoon is free to explore on your own. (B,L,D)

Day 4, BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA – VIENNA, AUSTRIA. Wake up this morning in Bratislava, capital of Slovakia. You have your choice of two tours today. The first option is a walking tour of the city’s major sights, including the Old Town Hall, the stunning Mirbach Palace and Gothic St. Martin’s Cathedral. In the alternative, choose a “Communist Tour” that includes architectural landmarks such as the Radio Building, Liberty Square and the Soviet War Memorial. Later, you will have some free time before the ship cruises to Vienna, the music capital of the world. After

dinner, enjoy an optional Mozart and Strauss concert in one of the great formal concert houses of Imperial Vienna, such as the Hofburg Palace or Palais Auersperg. (B,L,D)

Day 5, VIENNA. Savor the Baroque elegance of romantic Vienna during your guided sightseeing tour, which will include the impressive Vienna Opera House, the majestic Ringstrasse and the historic St. Stephen’s Cathedral. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. After dinner, experience a traditional “Viennese Wine and Music” evening in a wine village near Vienna. Enjoy the year’s newest vintage, surrounded by music and hospitality. (B,L,D)

Day 6, DÜRNSTEIN – MELK. This morning arrive in Dürnstein, where you will take a walking tour along the town’s medieval cobblestone streets, passing by 16th century town houses and wine taverns. Marvel at the magnificent blue façade of the baroque Stiftskirche. Your tour will also include a wine tasting at a local winery, where you will enjoy several different wines, presented along with bread, knowledgeable hosts, and plenty of laughter. As an alternative, explore the majestic Wachau Valley on a guided bike tour from Dürnstein to Melk (capacity controlled). The ship arrives in Melk this afternoon, where you will tour the spectacular Melk Abbey, one of Europe’s largest Baroque monasteries. The ship moors overnight in Melk. (B,L,D)

Day 7, LINZ – GMUNDEN. This morning the ship arrives in Linz, the second largest city in Austria. Your walking tour will take you along the Landstrasse to the city’s main square. You will see St. Mary’s Cathedral, the Marian Column, Landestheatre and St. Martin’s, the oldest church in Austria. Return to the ship for brunch. This afternoon you have the choice of three different excursions. The first option is a visit to the scenic “Salzkammergut” region, the Austrian Lake District, which is a UNESCO World

1200-year-old Bavarian town of Vilshofen


MELODIES OF THE DANUBE

DATES & PRICES CODE AGrHeritage Site. Explore the historic town of Gmunden, on the shore of Lake Traunsee. The second option is to join an excursion to the Czech town of Cesky Krumlov. This is a wonderfully preserved medieval town, nestled in the hills just over the Austrian-Czech border. The third choice this afternoon is an excursion to Salzburg, where you will take a walking tour of the historic center, famous as the setting for the “Sound of Music” and as the birthplace of Mozart. Enjoy free time on your own, before returning to the ship. (B,L,D)

Day 8, PASSAU, GERMANY – VILSHOFEN. Early this morning, cruise through Upper Austria to Passau in Germany, where the rivers Inn and Ilz join the Danube. Your city tour takes you on an exploration of this fairy-tale city founded more than 2,000 years ago. Highlights include St. Stephan’s Cathedral, home to the largest cathedral organ in the world. As an alternative, explore the city on a guided bike tour (capacity controlled). This afternoon, the ship cruises to Vilshofen, a charming 1200-year-old Bavarian town on the confluence of the river Vils and the Danube. There, you’ll enjoy “Oktoberfest” in Vilshofen. Relax at long tables and benches, sampling local food and beer accompanied by Bavarian folk music, song and dance. (B,L,D)

Day 9, VILSHOFEN – DISEMBARK – REGENSBURG – MUNICH. This morning, disembark your ship in Vilshofen, and depart for Munich. Stop in Regensburg, one of Germany’s best preserved medieval cities, where you will enjoy a walking tour. Afterwards, enjoy free time to explore Regensburg’s old

town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before continuing your motor coach transfer to Munich, the capital of Bavaria. Take in the scenic beauty of the countryside of Franconia and Bohemia before arriving at your hotel in Munich. Located north of the Bavarian Alps on the river Issar, Munich is Germany’s third-largest city. With a history that dates back to the middle ages, Munich is an important industrial, educational and cultural center. It is also famous for its breweries, beer gardens and attractions such as Oktoberfest. (B)

Day 10, MUNICH. This morning, enjoy a panoramic motor coach tour of Munich followed by a walking tour of the Old Town. Begin at the town center where you can see the famous Glockenspiel at Munich’s New Town Hall and the Frauenkirche, the “Cathedral of Our Lady.” The afternoon is free for you to explore Munich on your own. (B)

Day 11, MUNICH. Today visit the hilltop Neuschwanstein Castle, inspiration for the “Sleeping Beauty” Castle. The palace was built in the 19th century by “Mad” King Ludwig II of Bavaria, intended as an homage to the grandiose operas of composer Richard Wagner. After a tour of the castle, visit Fussen, Bavaria’s highest town, known for St. Mang’s Abbey, where you will have free time for lunch before returning to Munich. (B)

Day 12, DEPART MUNICH. Bid farewell to Munich and transfer to the airport for your homeward flight. (B)


3 Apr BuD 4 Apr AmaDolce $2,299 $2,98912 Apr** BuD 13 Apr AmaBella $2,499 $3,18917 Apr BuD 18 Apr AmaDolce $2,599 $3,2891 may BuD 2 may AmaDolce $2,799 $3,48912 may BuD 13 may AmaCerto $2,899 $3,58921 may BuD 22 may AmaPrima $2,899 $3,5899 Jun BuD 10 Jun AmaCerto $2,899 $3,58919 Jun BuD 20 Jun AmaDolce $2,799 $3,48923 Jun BuD 24 Jun AmaCerto $2,799 $3,4893 Jul BuD 4 Jul AmaDolce $2,799 $3,48921 Jul BuD 22 Jul AmaCerto $2,799 $3,48930 Jul BuD 31 Jul AmaPrima $2,799 $3,4894 Aug BuD 5 Aug AmaCerto $2,799 $3,48918 Aug BuD 19 Aug AmaCerto $2,799 $3,48927 Aug BuD 28 Aug AmaPrima $2,999 $3,6892 Sep BuD 3 Sep AmaLyra $2,999 $3,68910 Sep BuD 11 Sep AmaPrima $2,999 $3,6898 Oct BuD 9 Oct AmaPrima $2,799 $3,48922 Oct BuD 23 Oct AmaPrima $2,599 $3,2895 nov** BuD 6 nov AmaPrima $2,399 $3,0898 nov** BuD 9 nov AmaBella $2,399 $3,08910 nov** BuD 11 nov AmaCerto $2,399 $3,08922 Dec‡ BuD 23 Dec AmaCerto $2,499 $3,189

** Wine Cruise: Great Capitals & Vintages of the Danube

‡ Holiday cruise; itinerary slightly modified







AMALYRA & AMADOLCE


D Piano Window $199 C Violin & Cello french Balcony $579 B Violin & Cello french Balcony $779 A Violin french Balcony $889 A+ Violin french Balcony $1,499 S Violin french Balcony $1,899



D Piano Window $199 C Violin & Cello french Balcony $579 BB Cello french/Outside Balcony $999 BA Violin french/Outside Balcony $1,099 AB Cello french/Outside Balcony $1,299 AA Violin french/Outside Balcony $1,499 SS Violin french/Outside Balcony $2,199

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Hungarian Parliament, Budapest

EuropE ItInErary

Capture memories that will last forever Passau, Germany





2 Prague Transfer to hotel

3 Prague City tour

4 Prague Terezin optional tour

5 Prague Transfer to Karlovy Vary

Karlovy Vary Free time

Nuremberg EmBaRKaTiON

Welcome Dinner

6 Nuremberg medieval Nuremberg

OR World War ii tour

Cruise main-Danube Canal

Lecture on canal project

Hilpoltstein Crossing Continental Divide

7 Regensburg Walking tour

OR audi factory tour

(when available)

Optional Weltenberg abbey

(seasonal)


(seasonal)


Salzburg Optional Salzburg excursion

OR optional Cesky Krumlov

excursion

Linz Free evening

9 melk Benedictine abbey tour



10 Vienna City tour



12 Budapest DiSEmBaRKaTiON

NOTE: Guided bicycle tours are capacity controlled.

Start your voyage with a visit to historic Prague, “the city of a hundred spires.” Celebrate the beauty and history of the Danube, Europe’s second largest river, as you cruise from Nuremberg through the Main-Danube Canal across the Continental Divide. Continue to centuries-old towns and marvel at the beautiful river side vistas unfolding around you. Enter Austria and cruise through the lush Wachau wine region. Then, conclude your European river cruise vacation with two grand capitals, magnificent Vienna and historic Budapest.

THE LEGENDARY DANUBESpend 3 nightS in prague, then enjoy a faScinating cruiSe from nuremberg to budapeSt 12 DayS ∙ TRaVEL TO PRaGuE & RETuRN FROm BuDaPEST

Tour at your own paceFlowers in Karlovy Vary

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INCLUDED FEATURES » 3 nights hotel in Prague at the interContinental or Hilton Old Town (or similar), including daily Buffet Breakfast

» Transfer from the hotel in Prague to the ship in Nuremberg

» 7 nights deluxe cruise accommodation in an outside stateroom - most staterooms offer French Balconies or revolutionary Twin Balconies
















» all local taxes


Day 2, ARRIVE IN PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. Arrive in Prague and transfer to your hotel. The balance of the day is free to start exploring this beautiful city.

Day 3, PRAGUE. Your morning’s sightseeing tour reveals why Prague is considered one of Europe’s most attractive cities, with its historic city center recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The morning, you will take a Panoramic tour of the city before arriving at the 1,000-year-old Hradcany Castle for a visit. Afterwards, walk over Charles Bridge to the Old Market Square and see the Church of Tyn and the famous Astronomical Clock. This evening, an optional Folklore Dinner Show provides an opportunity to learn about Czech music, dance and traditions. (B)

Day 4, PRAGUE. Spend a day at your leisure or participate in an optional tour to Terezin, the infamous Nazi WWII concentration camp, now serving as a memorial to those who perished. (B)

Day 5, PRAGUE – KARLOVY VARY – EMBARKATION – NUREMBERG, GERMANY. Depart from Prague after breakfast via motor coach and enjoy a stop in Karlovy Vary, better known by its German name, Carlsbad, famous for its Bohemian Spas. After lunch, drive through the pastoral (Bohemian) countryside to Nuremberg, the capital of Franconia. Tonight, meet your fellow passengers at the Welcome Dinner. The ship will moor overnight in Nuremberg. (B,D)

Day 6, NUREMBERG – CROSSING THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE. Today, take the Medieval History of Nuremberg tour and see the storybook 900-year-old ramparts that surround this historic city and the Imperial Castle. Previously one of Europe’s greatest trade towns, you will see some of the original city walls and towers constructed around Nuremberg. Another option is the World War II history tour to explore Nuremberg during the time of the Third Reich. Designated the “City of the Reichsparteitage” (Nazi Party Rallies), you will visit the Zeppelin Field and Rally grounds. Visit the Coliseum and the Justice Palace where the War Crimes Tribunal sat in 1946 (when available). (B,L,D)

Day 7, REGENSBURG. This morning’s scenic cruising takes you through the final stretch of the Main-Danube Canal to arrive in magnificent Regensburg, one of Germany’s best preserved medieval cities. A guided tour will show you the city’s architectural highlights, including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Praetoria - gates to an ancient Roman fort which was built in 179 AD. Alternatively, visit the Audi Factory in Ingolstadt, where a member of the Audi team will take you on a guided tour of the Audi Car Museum or Factory Floor (subject to availability). In the afternoon, you are free to join the optional excursion to beautiful Weltenburg Abbey and see the scenic Danube Gorge (seasonal) or take a guided bike tour to visit the Walhalla Temple which honors distinguished Germans throughout history. (B,L,D)

Day 8, PASSAU – LINZ, AUSTRIA. After breakfast, arrive in picturesque Passau, where the Inn and Ilz rivers join the Danube.

Cruising the beautiful Wachau Valley on the Danube Schönbrunn Palace


THE LEGENDARY DANUBE

DATES & PRICES CODE aBThe 2,000-year-old city is noted for its Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture. During your morning city tour, walk the cobblestone streets of the Old Town where you will see the fortifications and St. Stephan’s Cathedral, home to the largest cathedral organ in the world. This afternoon you have the choice of two different excursions. The first option is an excursion to Salzburg, where you will take a walking tour of the historic center, famous as the setting for the “Sound of Music” and as the birthplace of Mozart. The second option is to join an excursion to the Czech town of Cesky Krumlov. This is a wonderfully preserved medieval town, nestled in the hills just over the Austrian-Czech border. Enjoy free time on your own, before returning to the ship which is now docked in Linz. After dinner, perhaps take a walk through this delightful town, Austria’s third largest city and a major river port. (B,L,D)

Day 9, MELK – VIENNA. Reach the Wachau Valley early this morning and arrive in Melk. Your guided tour takes you to Melk’s magnificent 900-year-old Benedictine Abbey. Return to the ship for lunch before you cruise the romantic Wachau Valley. Arrive in Vienna after dinner and explore the magnificent Austrian capital on your own or enjoy an optional evening Mozart and Strauss concert. (B,L,D)

Day 10, VIENNA. Savor the Baroque elegance of romantic Vienna on the guided city tour which includes the world famous Vienna Opera House, the majestic Ringstrasse, the awe-inspiring St. Stephen’s Cathedral and more. The tour is followed by free time in the city center to shop for souvenirs or sample some of Vienna’s famous pastries. Alternatively, join an optional tour to the Imperial Schönbrunn Palace, which is a fine example of Baroque architecture. (B,L,D) Day 11, BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. This morning, a sightseeing tour takes you to historic Buda Castle from where you can enjoy a splendid view of the twin cities of Buda and Pest spread over both banks of the River. Your tour also features the distinctive Fisherman’s Bastion, the marvelous Royal Palace, St. Stephen’s Basilica, the famous Heroes’ square and more. An afternoon optional excursion takes you back to the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. What started out as a student demonstration, quickly spread across the country causing an uprising against the Communist regime. After dinner, the ship will sail a special “Illuminations Cruise” past the illuminated river front of Budapest. (B,L,D) Day 12, DEPART BUDAPEST. Bid farewell to Budapest and transfer to the airport for your homeward flight. (B)


8 Jun PRG 12 Jun amaPrima $2,899 $3,58928 Jun PRG 2 Jul amaLyra $2,799 $3,48920 Jul PRG 24 Jul amaPrima $2,799 $3,4899 aug* PRG 13 aug amaLyra $2,799 $3,48923 aug PRG 27 aug amaLyra $2,799 $3,4898 Sep PRG 12 Sep amaDolce $2,999 $3,6893 Oct PRG 7 Oct amaCerto $2,799 $3,48917 Oct PRG 21 Oct amaCerto $2,599 $3,28931 Oct PRG 4 Nov amaCerto $2,399 $3,089

* Jewish Heritage Cruise





Single Suppl. for pre land arrangements: $390 per person


AMALYRA & AMADOLCE


D Piano Window $199 C Violin & Cello French Balcony $579 B Violin & Cello French Balcony $779 a Violin French Balcony $889 a+ Violin French Balcony $1,499 S Violin French Balcony $1,899

AMAPRIMA & AMACERTO


D Piano Window $199 C Violin & Cello French Balcony $579 BB Cello French/Outside Balcony $999 Ba Violin French/Outside Balcony $1,099 aB Cello French/Outside Balcony $1,299 aa Violin French/Outside Balcony $1,499 SS Violin French/Outside Balcony $2,199

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Nuremberg, Germany

EuropE ItInErary

Passau, Germany AMALYRA cruising through Budapest, Hungary




1 Overnight flight to Hungary

2 Budapest Hotel check-in


Optional Pustza excursion

4 Budapest EMBARkAtiON

Welcome Dinner

5 Bratislava Walking tour

OR Communist tour

6 Vienna City tour; Optional Schönbrunn

Optional evening concert

7 Dürnstein Walking tour & wine tasting



Melk Benedictine Abbey tour

8 Linz Optional Salzburg excursion

OR Cesky krumlov excursion

Passau Walking tour



OR Audi factory tour

(when available)

10 Hilpoltstein Crossing Continental Divide

Nuremberg Medieval Nuremberg

OR World War ii tour

11 Nuremberg DiSEMBARkAtiON

karlovy Vary Free time

Prague transfer to Prague

12 Prague City tour

13 Prague Optional terezin

14 Prague Airport transfer

NOtE: Guided bicycle tours are capacity controlled.

Discover a wealth of art, history and cultural treasures as you explore some of Europe’s most famous destinations. From Budapest, a haven for musicians, writers and artists, cruise to Bratislava, Vienna, Passau and Regensburg. Along the way, visit magnificent cathedrals and baroque abbeys. Explore the charming Wachau Valley and traverse Europe’s Continental Divide, made possible through the engineering marvel of the Main-Danube Canal. Take an optional excursion to Salzburg and celebrate the heritage of Mozart, one of the world’s greatest composers.

BLUE DANUBE DISCOVERYSpend 2 nightS in BudapeSt, enjoy an unforgettaBle 7-night cruiSe to nuremBerg, and then relax for 3 nightS in prague 14 DAYS ∙ tRAVEL tO BuDAPESt & REtuRN FROM PRAGuE

take a bike ride along the river bank

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INCLUDED FEATURES » 2 nights hotel in Budapest at the Sofitel Chain Bridge (or similar), including daily buffet breakfast

» transfer from the hotel to the ship in Budapest

» 7 nights deluxe cruise accommodation in an outside stateroom - most staterooms offer French Balconies or revolutionary twin Balconies







» Multiple dining venues on select vessels




» transfer from ship to hotel in Prague

» 3 nights hotel in Prague at the interContinental or Hilton Old town (or similar), including daily buffet breakfast



» Services of professional Cruise Manager



» All local taxes

YOUR ITINERARYDay 1, DEPART USA/CANADA. Board your overnight flight to Budapest, Hungary.

Day 2, ARRIVE IN BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Arrive in Budapest and transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free to relax or begin exploring this beautiful city.

Day 3, BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Your morning excursion includes sightseeing in Buda and Pest. From historic Buda Castle, enjoy a spectacular view of the twin cities spread over both banks of the river. Your tour also features the distinctive Fisherman’s Bastion, the marvelous Royal Palace, St. Stephen’s Basilica, the famous Heroes’ Square and more. This afternoon, an optional excursion will take you back to the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. (B) Day 4, BUDAPEST – EMBARKATION. After checking out of your hotel in Budapest, you will have your choice of a free morning to explore Budapest on your own or join an optional excursion to Puszta, the great Hungarian Plain which stretches across to the East. The excursion includes a savory traditional lunch with goulash. Tonight, you will meet your fellow passengers at the Welcome Dinner as you cruise to Bratislava. (B,D) Day 5, BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA – VIENNA, AUSTRIA. This afternoon, arrive in Bratislava, capital of Slovakia. You have your choice of two tours today. The first option is a walking tour of the city’s major sites, including the Old Town Hall, the stunning Mirbach Palace and gothic St. Martin’s Cathedral. In the alternative, choose a “Communist History Tour” that includes architectural landmarks such as the Radio Building, Liberty Square and the Soviet War Memorial. Spend the evening in Bratislava before the ship cruises to magnificent Vienna later tonight. (B,L,D) Day 6, VIENNA. This morning enjoy a guided tour of romantic Vienna that will include the impressive Vienna Opera House, the majestic Ringstrasse and the historic St. Stephen’s Cathedral. The afternoon is free to stroll along the Kärtnerstrasse, or sample some of Vienna’s famous pastries in the historic city center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Join an optional tour this afternoon to the Imperial Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens, a famous example of baroque architecture. Tonight, perhaps enjoy an optional Mozart and Strauss concert. (B,L,D) Day 7, DÜRNSTEIN – MELK. Early this morning reach the Wachau Valley for your walking tour of Dürnstein, known as one of the prettiest towns along the Danube. Marvel at the magnificent blue facade of the baroque Stiftskirche and see the ruins of the castle where Richard the Lionheart, King of England, was imprisoned in 1192. Your walking tour through medieval cobblestone streets reveals 16th-century town houses and wine taverns. Your tour also includes a wine tasting at a local winery. This afternoon, you can enjoy a guided bike tour from Dürnstein to Melk (capacity

controlled). Cruise the beautiful Wachau valley as your ship arrives in Melk late this afternoon, where you will tour the spectacular Melk Abbey, one of Europe’s largest baroque monasteries. Gaze at the famous library that inspired Umberto Eco while writing “The Name of the Rose.” Afterwards, enjoy free time to explore Melk, one of Europe’s great cultural heritage sites. (B,L,D)

Day 8, LINZ – PASSAU, GERMANY. This morning the ship arrives in Linz, where you will have the choice of two different excursions. The first choice is an optional excursion to Salzburg, where you will take a walking tour of the historic center, famous as the setting for the “Sound of Music” and as the birthplace of Mozart. Your second option of the day is to join an excursion to the Czech town of Cesky Krumlov. This is a wonderfully preserved medieval town, nestled in the hills just over the Austrian-Czech border. In the alternative, remain on the ship and cruise through scenic Upper Austria to Passau. Located where the rivers Inn and Ilz join the Danube, this 2,000-year-old city is noted for its Gothic and Italian baroque architecture. A walking tour of Passau will take you along the cobblestone streets of Old Town where you will see the city fortifications and St. Stephan’s Cathedral, home to the largest cathedral organ in the world. (B,L,D)

Day 9, REGENSBURG. In the early afternoon arrive in Regensburg, one of Germany’s best preserved medieval cities and

October and November – a wonderful time to enjoy fall foliage


BLUE DANUBE DISCOVERY

DATES & PRICES CODE ACa UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will have your choice of three different tours here. The first is a guided walking tour, in which you will see the city’s architectural highlights, including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Praetoria – gates to an ancient Roman fort built in 179 A.D. The next tour is an afternoon bike ride to Walhalla, where you will visit the Walhalla temple which honors distinguished Germans throughout history (capacity controlled). Your third choice is a trip to the Audi Factory in Ingolstadt, where a member of the Audi team will take you on a guided tour of the Audi Car Museum or Factory Floor (subject to availability). Known for its distinctive architecture, the museum features unique, high-tech exhibits on the history of the car, combined with a fascinating look back at the 20th century. The tour is capacity controlled. (B,L,D)

Day 10, NUREMBERG. Enjoy a morning of scenic cruising through the Main-Danube Canal and relax during a leisurely cruise through the beautiful Altmühl Valley. This afternoon, you have a choice of two different excursions in Nuremberg, capital of Franconia. On one tour, you will explore the medieval history of Nuremberg, and see the 900-year-old ramparts that surround the city, the Imperial Castle and Old Town Hall. The other tour will focus on Nuremberg during World War II as the center of the Third Reich. Visit the infamous Zeppelin field used to hold rallies and the Justice Palace where the War Crimes Tribunal sat in 1946 (when available). (B,L,D)

Day 11, NUREMBERG – DISEMBARKATION – KARLOVY VARY, CZECH REPUBLIC – PRAGUE. This morning, depart the ship after breakfast and drive through the pastoral countryside to Karlovy Vary, better known by its German name, Carlsbad. You will have free time to explore this beautiful Bohemian spa town. After lunch on your own, continue to Prague and check into the hotel. (B)

Day 12, PRAGUE. Your morning’s sightseeing tour reveals why Prague is considered one of Europe’s most attractive cities, with its historic city center recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the 1,000 year-old Hradcany Castle and St. Vitus, before walking over to Charles Bridge to the Old Market Square. The balance of the rest of the day is at your leisure; perhaps visit the Wenceslas Square or enjoy yourself in one of the charming cafes. This evening, an optional Folklore Dinner Show provides an opportunity to learn about Czech music, dance and traditions (B)

Day 13, PRAGUE. Spend a day at your leisure to relax and stroll through a museum or gallery, wander along the banks of the Vltava River, relax at an outdoor restaurant or shop for local handicrafts and art work. This afternoon, participate in an optional tour to Terezin, the infamous Nazi WWII concentration camp, now a memorial to those who perished. (B)

Day 14, DEPART PRAGUE. Bid farewell to Prague and transfer to the airport for your homeward flight. (B)


13 May BuD 16 May AmaDolce $2,899 $4,0492 Jun BuD 5 Jun AmaPrima $2,899 $4,0498 Jun BuD 11 Jun AmaLyra $2,899 $4,04914 Jul BuD 17 Jul AmaPrima $2,799 $3,94915 Jul BuD 18 Jul AmaDolce $2,799 $3,9493 Aug BuD 6 Aug AmaLyra $2,799 $3,94917 Aug BuD 20 Aug AmaLyra $2,799 $3,94919 Aug BuD 22 Aug AmaDolce $2,799 $3,94916 Sep BuD 19 Sep AmaDolce $2,999 $4,14927 Sep BuD 30 Sep AmaCerto $2,999 $4,14911 Oct BuD 14 Oct AmaCerto $2,799 $3,94921 Oct BuD 24 Oct AmaDolce $2,599 $3,74925 Oct* BuD 28 Oct AmaCerto $2,599 $3,74917 Nov BuD 20 Nov AmaPrima $2,399 $3,54920 Nov BuD 23 Nov AmaBella $2,399 $3,549

* Jewish Heritage Cruise







AMALYRA & AMADOLCE


D Piano Window $199 C Violin & Cello French Balcony $579 B Violin & Cello French Balcony $779 A Violin French Balcony $889 A+ Violin French Balcony $1,499 S Violin French Balcony $1,899



D Piano Window $199 C Violin & Cello French Balcony $579 BB Cello French/Outside Balcony $999 BA Violin French/Outside Balcony $1,099 AB Cello French/Outside Balcony $1,299 AA Violin French/Outside Balcony $1,499 SS Violin French/Outside Balcony $2,199

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Illuminated view of Budapest, capital of Hungary

EuropE ItInErary

Pecs, Hungary Puszta, 100-year-old tradition of Hungarian horsemanship



DAY DESTINATION ACTIVITIES1 Overnight flight to Austria2 Vienna Hotel check-in3 Vienna City tour Optional Schönbrunn4 Vienna Transfer to Budapest Budapest City tour EmBArkATIOn Welcome Dinner5 mohacs Pecs excursion Vilany Wine tasting Or mohacs guided bike tour6 Vukovar Yugoslav civil war tour Ilok Or wine tasting Walking tour novi Sad City tour7 Belgrade City tour Or Tito's memorial tour Or guided bicycle tour8 Iron Gates Full day cruising9 Vidin City tour; Baba Vida fortress Belogradschik excursion10 Giurgiu Bucarest Excursion: Visit Open Air museum then Parliament Or “Lipscani” The Old Town11 rousse DISEmBArkATIOn Veliko Tarnovo City tour Plovdiv Walking tour12 Erdine Lunch stop; transfer to Istanbul13 Istanbul City tour Optional tours available14 Istanbul Tour Topkapi Palace15 Istanbul Airport transfer

Option to fly from Bucharest to Istanbul is available.

$399 per person supplement based on double occupancy; $529 single supplement

11 rousse DISEmBArkATIOn Transfer to Bucharest; flight to Istanbul Istanbul Transfer to hotel12 Istanbul Free day13 Istanbul City tour Optional tours available14 Istanbul Tour Topkapi Palace15 Istanbul Airport transfer


Begin your vacation in Vienna, one of the world’s most celebrated cities, renowned for its music, architecture and dance. Transfer to Budapest to begin your Danube voyage. Soon, you will traverse the narrow gorges of the Iron Gates, a stunning passage that divides Europe’s Balkan and Carpathian mountains. Then, sail along the Romanian-Bulgarian border to Bucharest the capital and largest city in Romania. Disembark and take the optional air transfer to Istanbul or continue over land to Veliko Tarnovo, the ancient capital of Bulgaria, before arriving in Plovdiv, the second largest city in Bulgaria. Your sojourn concludes in mysterious Istanbul.

BLACK SEA VOYAGEStart with 2 nightS in Vienna, then take a 7-night cruiSe to Bulgaria, Stay 1 night in Bulgaria and end with 3 nightS in iStanBul 15 DAYS ∙ TrAVEL TO VIEnnA & rETurn FrOm ISTAnBuL Or rEVErSE

Fisherman’s Bastion, Budapest

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INCLUDED FEATURES » 2 nights Hotel in Vienna at the InterContinental (or similar), including daily buffet breakfast (Budapest is also available; ask for details)

» Transfer from the hotel in Vienna to the ship in Budapest

» 7 nights deluxe cruise accommodation in an outside stateroom - most staterooms offer French balconies or revolutionary Twin balconies


» State-of-the-art Infotainment System in all staterooms featuring free high-speed Internet access, hit Hollywood movies, extensive music library & English language TV stations








» Fully escorted motor coach tour from the ship in rousse, Bulgaria to Istanbul

» 1-night hotel in Plovdiv at the Dedeman (or similar), including buffet breakfast and dinner at a local restaurant

» Lunch at a local restaurant in Erdine

» 3 nights hotel in Istanbul at The ritz-Carlton (or similar), including daily buffet breakfast






» All local taxes

YOUR ITINERARYDay 1, DEPART USA/CANADA. Board your overnight flight to Vienna, Austria. Day 2, ARRIVE IN VIENNA. Arrive in Vienna and transfer to the hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.

Day 3, VIENNA. This morning, your city tour takes you around the Burgring, the circular road around Vienna’s historic center. You will also take a walking tour through Vienna’s old town, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Highlights of your tour will include the impressive Vienna Opera House, the majestic Ringstrasse, and the awe-inspiring St. Stephen’s Cathedral. The afternoon is free to explore on your own or join an optional tour to the Imperial Schönbrunn Palace. Tonight, explore the vibrant Austrian capital on your own or come along for an optional Mozart and Strauss concert. (B)

Day 4, VIENNA – BUDAPEST – EMBARK SHIP. Bid farewell to Vienna as you check out of the hotel and travel to Budapest where you will have free time for lunch followed by a sightseeing tour in Buda & Pest. From historic Buda Castle, enjoy a splendid view of the twin cities spread over both banks of the River. Your tour also features a visit to the distinctive Fisherman’s Bastion. Afterwards, embark your ship which is docked in the city center. This evening, meet your fellow passengers at the Welcome Dinner. (B,D)

Day 5, MOHACS – PECS – VILANY. Arrive in Mohacs during breakfast and then depart for your excursion to Pecs, EU Cultural Capital 2010. Founded more than 2,000 years ago by the Romans, Pecs became an important early Christian bishopric and Turkish cultural base during the many centuries of Ottoman rule. Upon arrival, visit the Mosque Church, the largest structure surviving from the Ottoman period as well as the underground burial chambers dating back to the 4th century. You will also see St. Peter’s Basilica, the main Catholic cathedral in the city, as well as the restored Synagogue, before returning to the ship in Mohacs. After lunch, enjoy a wine-tasting excursion, where you will sample aromatic, spicy wines from the vineyards of Vilany. In the alternative, a guided bicycle tour to Mohacs is available in the afternoon (capacity controlled). (B,L,D)

Day 6, VUKOVAR, CROATIA – NOVI SAD, SERBIA. This morning, choose between a tour of Vukovar or wine tasting in the town of Ilok. Your city tour of Vukovar includes the Ovcara Memorial, the monumental cross that is a memorial to those who lost their lives during Croatia’s struggle for independence. As an alternative, travel to the town of Ilok, which is famous for its wines. Here, you will visit a local winery and sample their vintages before your walking tour of the town. Enjoy lunch on board as you cruise to Novi Sad, Serbia. Enjoy a walking tour of Novi Sad in the afternoon, beginning at the Danube Park and then stroll through the old town center. (B,L,D)

Day 7, BELGRADE. Wake up in Belgrade, the capital of Serbia and explore its myriad of streets, plazas and squares. Belgrade has over 5,500 streets, 16 plazas and 32 squares. On your panoramic tour, you will see the Kalemegdan Fortress and the Serbian Orthodox Temple of St. Sava. As an alternative, choose to take the Tito’s Memorial tour which includes a visit to the House of Flowers, where the tomb of Josip Tito is located. You will also see some of the many gifts Tito received during his presidency. You will have free time in the city center after your tour to stroll along Prince Michael Street, the main pedestrian and shopping center of the city. A guided bicycle tour is available in the afternoon (capacity controlled). (B,L,D) Day 8, CRUISING THROUGH THE IRON GATES – VIDIN, BULGARIA. Today, enjoy a full day of cruising through one of Europe’s most awe-inspiring natural wonders, the Iron Gates. Here the Danube narrows, as it winds through a range of magnificent gorges between the southern Carpathian Mountains and the northwestern foothills of the Balkan Mountains. Forming the natural border between Serbia and Romania, today’s passage will be an unforgettable highlight of your Black Sea adventure. Late this evening, the ship sails to Vidin. (B,L,D) Day 9, VIDIN. The “Baba Vida” Fortress sits guard over the Danube at the Bulgarian frontier town of Vidin. The 14th century

Turkish tile shop, Istanbul Blue mosque, Istanbul


BLACK SEA VOYAGE

DATES & PRICES CODE AJcastle has massive walls and dark towers, in contrast to the natural park that surrounds the castle. From here, take an excursion to Belogradschik, a beautifully restored 6th century castle, located in a stunning landscape of unusual rock formations. (B,L,D) Day 10, GIURGIU – BUCHAREST, ROMANIA – ROUSSE, BULGARIA. Enjoy a full day excursion to Bucharest, known as “Paris of the East.” Visit the Open Air Museum, which was dedicated to the traditional architecture and buildings of rural Romania. After lunch you will have two options. Enjoy a visit to the Palace of the Parliament, second only to the Pentagon as the largest building in the world or tour the newly renovated "Lipscani" district, the historical city center of Bucharest. (B,L,D)

Day 11, ROUSSE – DISEMBARK SHIP – VELIKO TARNOVO – PLOVDIV, BULGARIA. Disembark the ship in Rousse and continue your tour by motor coach. Your first stop is in the ancient capital of Bulgaria, Veliko Tarnovo. Afterwards, enjoy lunch in the hill top town of Arbanassi where you will sample a traditional Bulgarian lunch before continuing on to Plovdiv. This evening, see the main highlights of Plovdiv Old Town on a walking tour before dinner at a local restaurant. (B,L,D)

Day 12, PLOVDIV – ISTANBUL, TURKEY. After breakfast, continue on to magical Istanbul for the grand three-night

conclusion of your Black Sea Voyage. You will stop for lunch in Erdine, and then continue on to Istanbul where you will check into your hotel. The rest of the evening is free to explore on your own. (B,L)

Day 13, ISTANBUL. A comprehensive city tour will take you through its old city, with its numerous Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman monuments of its historic past. Admire the mighty defensive walls, the Roman aqueduct and the hippodrome. See the Galata Tower and visit the Blue Mosque. This afternoon is free to explore the town on your own or join the optional “Turkish Delight” tour. (B)

Day 14, ISTANBUL. Today, your guided sightseeing tour will take you to the Ottoman Sultans’ Grand Palace of Topkapi, home to every Sultan from the 15th century until the end of the 19th century. During your tour, admire the private chambers of the Sultans, marvel at the world famous Harem and also see the treasury, home to the Topkapi Diamond. This afternoon, enjoy an optional Bosporus cruise to Ortakoy or use the remainder of the day to shop for souvenirs or relax at one of the charming tea houses or restaurants. (B)

Day 15, ISTANBUL - USA. Transfer to the airport for your homeward flight. (B)


24 may BuD 27 may AmaCerto $2,899 $4,27924 may VIE 27 may AmaCerto $2,899 $4,27929 may IST 3 Jun AmaCerto $2,899 $4,2795 Jul BuD 8 Jul AmaCerto $2,799 $4,1795 Jul VIE 8 Jul AmaCerto $2,799 $4,17910 Jul IST 15 Jul AmaCerto $2,799 $4,17911 Aug IST 14 Aug AmaPrima $2,799 $4,17916 Aug IST 21 Aug AmaPrima $2,799 $4,17922 Sep BuD 25 Sep AmaPrima $2,999 $4,37922 Sep VIE 25 Sep AmaPrima $2,995 $4,37528 Sep IST 2 Oct AmaPrima $2,999 $4,379







AMAPRIMA & AMACERTO


D Piano Window $199 C Violin & Cello French Balcony $579 BB Cello French/Outside Balcony $999 BA Violin French/Outside Balcony $1,099 AB Cello French/Outside Balcony $1,299 AA Violin French/Outside Balcony $1,499 SS Violin French/Outside Balcony $2,199

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Colorful vineyards of the Rhine Valley, Germany

EuropE ItInErary

Amsterdam, Holland Basel, Switzerland




1 Overnight flight to Holland

2 Amsterdam EmBARkAtiOn

Welcome Dinner

3 Amsterdam City tour & canal cruise

4 Cologne City tour & Cathedral visit


5 Rhine Gorge Cruise past Rhine castles

Rüdesheim Wine tasting

Siegfried’s music museum

OR Ruedesheimer Coffee

6 Speyer Heidelberg

OR Speyer excursion

7 Strasbourg City tour & canal cruise


8 Breisach Colmar & Riquewhir

“Alsace” excursion

OR Breisach & Frieburg

excursion


9 Basel DiSEmBARkAtiOn

City tour

transfer to Lucerne

10 Lucerne Walking tour

11 Lucerne Lake cruise

transfer to Zurich

12 Zurich City tour

13 Zurich Airport transfer


Begin in vibrant Amsterdam, enjoying her legendary canals and colorful 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 world-famous cities, enjoying lake-side excursions and Alpine vistas.

THE ENCHANTING RHINEStart with a 7-night cruiSe from amSterdam to BaSel, then Spend 2 nightS in lucerne, ending with a 2-night Stay in Zurich 13 DAyS ∙ tRAVEL tO AmStERDAm & REtuRn FROm ZuRiCH OR REVERSE

Bikes available to explore on your own

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INCLUDED FEATURES » 7 nights deluxe cruise accommodation in an outside stateroom - 82% of the staterooms with French balconies










» transfer from the ship in Basel to hotel in Lucerne

» 2 nights hotel in Lucerne at the Radisson Blu (or surrounding area), including daily Buffet Breakfast

» 2 nights hotel at the Zurich Hotel Continental (or similar), including daily buffet breakfast






» All local taxes

YOUR ITINERARYDay 1, DEPART USA/CANADA. Board your overnight flight to Amsterdam, Holland.

Day 2, ARRIVE IN AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND – EMBARKATION. Arrive in charming Amsterdam and embark your luxurious river cruise ship. Meet your fellow travelers tonight at the Welcome Dinner. (D)

Day 3, AMSTERDAM. After breakfast, your tour of Amsterdam begins with a scenic canal cruise through the city known as the “Venice of the North.” See the beautiful homes that line the water, the fabled Skinny Bridge, and the famous Anne Frank House. Then, enjoy a panoramic city tour, where you will see the great landmarks of Amsterdam including a photo stop at a Windmill. Afterwards, enjoy some free time to explore Amsterdam before returning to the ship. (B,L,D)

Day 4, COLOGNE, GERMANY. Enjoy a guided tour of Cologne where you will stroll through the Old Town and the Cathedral Square and be awed by a visit to the city’s fabled 13th-century Gothic Cathedral. Afterwards, spend your free

time admiring the interior of Cologne Cathedral or visit some of the shops lining the streets. Alternatively, a guided bicycle tour of Cologne is available (capacity controlled). (B,L,D)

Day 5, RÜDESHEIM. This morning, sail through the fascinating Rhine Gorge, passing castle after castle and the infamous Lorelei Rock. Arrive in Rüdesheim, where you will enjoy an afternoon wine tasting with a local vintner. Explore the Drosselgasse, a narrow alley lined with wine taverns and restaurants during your free time. This evening, visit the historic Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum, housing a remarkable collection of robotic and self-playing musical instruments from the 18th to 20th centuries, or in the alternative, experience Ruedesheimer coffee at a local cafe. (B,L,D)

Day 6, SPEYER – HEIDELBERG. This afternoon, arrive in Speyer, one of Germany’s oldest cities, known for the Speyer Cathedral, many churches and the Altpörtel (old gate) with a 13th-century gate tower. Choose either a city tour of medieval Speyer or half day excursion to Heidelberg, where you will visit the red-walled Castle, with its Great Vat, a 49,000-gallon 18th-century wine cask, and beautiful views of the Neckar Valley and Heidelberg below. Late this afternoon, the ship sails to Strasbourg, France. (B,L,D)

Day 7, STRASBOURG, FRANCE. Capital and principal city of the Alsace region in northeastern France, Strasbourg is situated on the Ill River, where it flows into the Rhine on the border with Germany. Enjoy a city tour by coach that will take you past the Orangery, the town’s oldest park, the European Parliament, and the Place de la Republique. Afterwards, take a walking tour and visit the “La Petite France” district, where you will see the sandstone gothic cathedral with its famous astronomical clock. In the afternoon, relax with a canal cruise of this picturesque town, known for its black and white timber-framed buildings, covered bridges and medieval watchtowers. Alternatively, a guided bicycle tour is available (capacity controlled). The remainder of the day is at your leisure. The ship moors overnight. (B,L,D)

Day 8, BREISACH – COLMAR, FRANCE. Today, you have three exciting excursions to choose from. The first one is a walking tour of Colmar and Riquewihr. Colmar is a medieval town situated along the Alsatian Wine Route. During your city tour you will see remarkable half-timbered framed houses, the German influenced old quarter filled with streets of unexpected twists and turns, canals and the Launch River. You will also visit Riquewihr, a picturesque town that still look like it did in the 16th century. The second excursion you can choose from is a walking tour of Breisach and Freiburg. Breisach is a beautiful town situated along the Rhine River and houses one of Europe’s largest wine cellars. In Freiburg, you will visit its historical city center and visit

“Le Petite France” District, Strasbourg


THE ENCHANTING RHINE

DATES & PRICES CODE Aithe Augustinerplatz, site of Freiburg’s Münster, a gothic minster cathedral constructed of red sandstone. Alternatively, you can also choose a bike tour of Breisach (capacity controlled). (B,L,D)

Day 9, BASEL, SWITZERLAND – DISEMBARK – LUCERNE. Disembark after breakfast for a city tour of cosmopolitan Basel. Long an important university, banking and trade center, Basel’s glorious past is still evident in its medieval Town Hall and exquisite 18th-century patrician homes. After free time for lunch on your own, depart for Lucerne. You will visit the Lion Monument, a sculpture that commemorates the Swiss Guards in 1792 during the French revolution, and arrive mid-afternoon to check in to the hotel. (B)

Day 10, LUCERNE. Situated on Lake Lucerne, the city is a medieval gem. After breakfast, enjoy a walking tour that will explore some of the city’s famous cobblestone streets, monuments, fountain-embellished public squares, covered bridges and colorful frescoed buildings. The afternoon offers free time to shop for watches, knives and world-famous chocolates. Or, you can join

the optional tour and cable car ride (seasonal) to the top of Mount Pilatus, the mountain which dominates the city. Then return trip from the mountain on the engineering marvel, the world’s steepest cogwheel railway. (B) Day 11, LUCERNE – ZURICH. Enjoy a free morning in Lucerne before checking out of your hotel. Afterwards, you will cruise across the tranquil waters of Lake Lucerne to Vitznau. Upon arrival in Vitznau, you will board a motor coach for a scenic drive to Zurich, where you will check into the hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. (B) Day 12, ZURICH. Your morning walking tour of picturesque Zurich will include Grossmünster, St. Peter, with the largest church clock face in the world, Old Town, Town Hall and Fraumünster, which was fully renovated in 2004 and now offers an exceptional 360° panoramic view of Zurich. The afternoon and evening are free for you to explore the town on your own. (B) Day 13, DEPART ZURICH. After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight home. (B)


28 mar AmS 29 mar AmaCello $2,199 $3,23931 mar ZuR 5 Apr AmaCello $2,299 $3,33911 Apr AmS 12 Apr AmaCello $2,499 $3,53914 Apr ZuR 19 Apr AmaCello $2,599 $3,63925 Apr AmS 26 Apr AmaCello $2,799 $3,83928 Apr ZuR 3 may AmaCello $2,799 $3,8399 may AmS 10 may AmaCello $2,899 $3,93912 may ZuR 17 may AmaCello $2,899 $3,93923 may AmS 24 may AmaCello $2,899 $3,93926 may ZuR 31 may AmaCello $2,899 $3,9396 Jun AmS 7 Jun AmaCello $2,899 $3,9399 Jun ZuR 14 Jun AmaCello $2,799 $3,83920 Jun AmS 21 Jun AmaCello $2,799 $3,83923 Jun ZuR 28 Jun AmaCello $2,799 $3,8394 Jul AmS 5 Jul AmaCello $2,799 $3,8397 Jul ZuR 12 Jul AmaCello $2,799 $3,83918 Jul AmS 19 Jul AmaCello $2,799 $3,83921 Jul ZuR 26 Jul AmaCello $2,799 $3,8391 Aug AmS 2 Aug AmaCello $2,799 $3,8394 Aug ZuR 9 Aug AmaCello $2,999 $4,03915 Aug AmS 16 Aug AmaCello $2,999 $4,03918 Aug ZuR 23 Aug AmaCello $2,999 $4,03929 Aug AmS 30 Aug AmaCello $2,999 $4,0391 Sep ZuR 6 Sep AmaCello $2,999 $4,03912 Sep AmS 13 Sep AmaCello $2,999 $4,03915 Sep ZuR 20 Sep AmaCello $2,999 $4,03926 Sep AmS 27 Sep AmaCello $2,999 $4,03929 Sep ZuR 4 Oct AmaCello $2,799 $3,83930 Sep AmS 1 Oct AmaLyra $2,999 $4,0393 Oct ZuR 8 Oct AmaLyra $2,799 $3,83910 Oct AmS 11 Oct AmaCello $2,799 $3,83913 Oct ZuR 18 Oct AmaCello $2,799 $3,83914 Oct AmS 15 Oct AmaLyra $2,699 $3,73917 Oct ZuR 22 Oct AmaLyra $2,599 $3,63924 Oct AmS 25 Oct AmaCello $2,599 $3,63927 Oct ZuR 1 nov AmaCello $2,399 $3,43928 Oct AmS 29 Oct AmaLyra $2,599 $3,63931 Oct ZuR 5 nov AmaLyra $2,399 $3,4397 nov AmS 8 nov AmaCello $2,399 $3,43910 nov** ZuR 15 nov AmaCello $2,399 $3,43921 nov** AmS 22 nov AmaCello $2,399 $3,439

** Wine Cruise: Culture & Wine Legacy of the Rhine



Port charges: Additional $147 per personSingle Suppl. for Cruise: 50% of twin price; Suites 100% of twin price Single Suppl. for pre/post land arrangements: $520 per person Bedding: Please select bedding configuration at the time of booking. Option A: two twin beds Option B: One large bed (larger than queen size)

AMALYRA


D Piano Window $199 C Violin & Cello French Balcony $579 B Violin & Cello French Balcony $779 A Violin French Balcony $889 A+ Violin French Balcony $1,499 S Violin French Balcony $1,899

AMACELLO


D Piano Window $199 C Violin & Cello French Balcony $579 B Violin & Cello French Balcony $779 A Violin French Balcony $889 S Violin French Balcony $1,899

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Reichsburg Castle overlooking the Mosel River

EuropE ItInErary

Amsterdam canal Tour famous sites




1 Overnight flight to Paris


3 Paris City tour


5 Paris TGV high-speed train

Luxembourg Walking tour

EMbARkATiOn

Welcome Dinner

6 bernkastel Walking tour & wine tasting


7 Cochem Walking tour &

Reichsburg Castle


koblenz Free evening

8 koblenz Walking tour

9 Mainz Walking tour

Rüdesheim Wine tasting & Siegfried’s

Music Museum

OR full day Heidelberg excursion

10 Cologne Walking tour & Cathedral visit


11 Amsterdam Canal cruise & city tour

12 Amsterdam DiSEMbARkATiOn


Experience the unforgettable beauty and centuries-old vineyards along two of Europe’s most renowned waterways, the Rhine and Mosel. Begin in Paris, the “City of Lights,” then continue via high-speed TGV train to Luxembourg, where you will board your vessel. View the steepest vineyards in the world along the Mosel River; visit ancient wine villages and vineyards while enjoying wine tastings along the way. On the Rhine, you will arrive at historic Cologne where you can discover the city’s magnificent Cathedral. Conclude your river cruise vacation in vibrant Amsterdam, amidst legendary canals.

VINEYARDS OF THE RHINE & MOSELspend 3 nights in paris, then enjoy a 7-night cruise from Luxembourg to amsterdam 12 DAyS ∙ TRAVEL TO PARiS & RETuRn FROM AMSTERDAM OR REVERSE

notre Dame Cathedral, ParisExplore city streets and enjoy local beer

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INCLUDED FEATURES » 3 nights hotel in Paris at the Pullman Paris Montparnasse (or similar), including daily buffet breakfast

» Transfer from hotel in Paris to high-speed TGV train to Luxembourg, followed by a transfer to the ship

» 7 nights deluxe cruise accommodation in an outside stateroom - 82% of the staterooms with French balconies















» All local taxes

YOUR ITINERARYDay 1, DEPART USA/CANADA. Board your overnight flight to Paris, France.

Day 2, ARRIVE IN PARIS, FRANCE. Arrive in Paris and transfer to your hotel. The balance of the day is free to start exploring this beautiful city.

Day 3, PARIS. Enjoy Paris’ famous sights during this morning’s guided tour. Start with a panoramic overview in which you will see the Champs Élysées, Place de la Concorde and the Eiffel Tower. Conclude your tour with a visit to the famous Notre Dame Cathedral. The afternoon is free for you to explore the “City of Light” on your own. This evening, there is an optional Parisian Cabaret dinner theater excursion. (B)

Day 4, PARIS. Your last day in Paris is free for you to enjoy at your own pace. In the alternative, you may choose to join the optional Seine Cruise & Eiffel Tower excursion this morning, or the optional Montmartre & Illuminations excursion this evening. (B)

Day 5, PARIS – LUXEMBOURG – EMBARKATION. After checking out of your hotel, you will transfer to the Paris Est train station to board a high-speed TGV train bound for Metz. Next,

you will travel by motor coach to Luxembourg, where you will enjoy a tour of the capital of the Grand Duchy and have a photo stop at the American Military Cemetery, General Patton’s burial place. Tonight, meet your fellow passengers at the Welcome Dinner. (B,D)

Day 6, BERNKASTEL. This afternoon, arrive in charming Bernkastel, where you will visit a local winery and enjoy a wine tasting. Strategically located in the heart of the Mosel, the town boasts over 500 years of documented wine history. Bernkastel features a medieval marketplace and half-timbered homes with steep gables and beautiful town squares with fountains dating back centuries. Above the town stand the ruins of Castle Landshut, the former summer home of the Archbishop of Trier which was destroyed by a fire in the 17th century. (B,L,D)

Day 7, COCHEM – KOBLENZ. This morning, tour picturesque Cochem, located amidst the steep vineyards and wine villages of the Mosel. You will have your choice of a walking tour and guided visit to the hilltop Reichsburg Castle, featuring spectacular views of the Mosel. In the alternative, you may choose to participate in a guided bike tour (capacity controlled). This evening, cruise to Koblenz. (B,L,D)

Overview of vineyards and wine villages, Mosel River Friendly greeting


VINEYARDS OF THE RHINE & MOSEL

DATES & PRICES CODE ARDay 8, KOBLENZ – MAINZ. This morning, enjoy a walking tour of Koblenz, a historic town on the confluence of the Mosel and Rhine. See the Four Towers, the Church of Our Lady and hear the story behind the Schängel Fountain and City Hall. This afternoon continue cruising on the Rhine River, where you will see the stunning beauty of the Rhine castles and the infamous Lorelei Rock as we sail through the fascinating Rhine Gorge. The ship moors overnight in Mainz. (B,L,D)

Day 9, MAINZ OR HEIDELBERG – RÜDESHEIM. Today, decide between two excursions: take a guided walking tour of beautiful Mainz and see the famous Gutenberg Museum, home of the world’s first printed bible. See Mainz’s Old Town, with its narrow streets, Baroque churches and half-timbered houses. After lunch, arrive in Rüdesheim, where you will enjoy a wine tasting hosted by a local vintner. Explore the Drosselgasse, a narrow alley lined with wine taverns and restaurants during your free time. In the alternative, you may choose a full day excursion to Heidelberg, Germany’s oldest university town. Your excursion includes a walking tour of Old Heidelberg. The city is divided by the Neckar River, with the old town on one side and the new town on the other, connected by the Old Stone Bridge. This evening, all passengers have the opportunity to visit Siegfried’s Mechanical

Musical Instrument Museum. This historic museum houses one of the greatest collections of robotic and self-playing musical instruments from the 18th-20th centuries. (B,L,D)

Day 10, COLOGNE. Arrive in Cologne this morning, where you will enjoy a walking tour of Old Town and Cathedral Square. You will visit the spectacular 13th-century gothic cathedral whose twin spires are amongst the tallest in Europe. Afterwards, you will have free time to linger in the cathedral, browse the many nearby shops or perhaps enjoy a glass of Kölsch, Cologne’s famous beer. (B,L,D)

Day 11, AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND. Arrive in vibrant Amsterdam this morning. After breakfast, your tour begins with a scenic canal cruise through the city known as the “Venice of the North.” See the fabled Skinny Bridge and the famous Anne Frank House. Afterwards, enjoy a panoramic motor coach tour of Amsterdam, in which you will see numerous landmarks, including the Royal Palace and a photo stop at the Rembrandt Windmill. You will then have free time to explore Dam Square and shop for souvenirs. (B,L,D)

Day 12, DEPART AMSTERDAM. Your river cruise vacation ends today as you transfer to the airport for your homeward flight. (B)


26 May PAR 30 May AmaDolce $2,899 $3,679 28 Jul PAR 1 Aug AmaDolce $2,799 $3,57929 Sep PAR 3 Oct AmaDolce $2,999 $3,7793 nov** PAR 7 nov AmaDolce $2,399 $3,179

** "in Celebration of Wine" Cruise






Bedding: Please select bedding configuration at the time of booking. Option A: Two twin beds Option b: One large bed (larger than queen size)

AMADOLCE


D Piano Window $199 C Violin & Cello French balcony $579 b Violin & Cello French balcony $779 A Violin French balcony $889 A+ Violin French balcony $1,499 S Violin French balcony $1,899

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Burg Pfalzgrafenstein, Rhine River

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Rüdesheim, Germany Tyn Church, Prague






3 Paris City tour


5 Paris TGV high-speed train

Luxembourg Walking tour

EmBaRkaTiOn

Welcome Dinner

6 Trier City tour

Bernkastel Walking tour & wine tasting

7 Cochem Walking tour &

Reichsburg Castle

koblenz OR Walking tour

Rüdesheim Siegfried’s music museum

8 mainz Walking tour

OR Heidelberg excursion

9 Wertheim Free time OR guided bike tour

10 Würzburg City tour & Residenz Palace

Optional Rothenburg tour


kitzingen Wine tasting

11 Bamberg Walking tour & smoked

beer tasting


12 nuremberg DiSEmBaRkaTiOn

City tour

nuremberg Transfer to Prague

13 Prague City tour

14 Prague airport transfer


Start your European vacation in splendid Paris before boarding a high-speed TGV train to Luxembourg where you will embark your ship. Visit Trier, the oldest city in Germany and continue along the meandering Mosel River Valley, famous for Europe’s steepest vineyards. Visit charming Bernkastel and Cochem. Then, cruise through the castle gorge region of the Rhine River, dotted with picturesque castles. Enter the Main River and stop at medieval towns before cruising through the Main-Danube Canal to historic Nuremberg. Conclude with a 2-night land program in Prague.

EuropE'S rIVErS & CaStLES3 nights in Paris, an enchanting 7-night cruise from Luxembourg to nuremberg PLus 2 nights in Prague 14 DayS ∙ TRaVEL TO PaRiS & RETuRn FROm PRaGuE OR REVERSE

Stained glass, Heidelberg CastleExplore Bernkastel, Germany

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InCLuDED FEaturES » 3 nights hotel in Paris at the Pullman Paris montparnasse (or similar), including daily buffet breakfast

» Transfer from the hotel to the high-speed TGV train to Luxembourg, followed by transfer to ship











» Transfer from the ship in nuremberg to the hotel in Prague

» 2 nights hotel in Prague at the interContinental or Hilton Old Town (or similar), including daily buffet breakfast






» all local taxes

your ItInEraryDay 1, DEPART USA/CANADA. Board your overnight flight to Paris, France.

Day 2, ARRIVE PARIS, FRANCE. Arrive in Paris and transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.

Day 3, PARIS. Enjoy Paris’ famous sights during your morning guided tour. Visit Notre Dame Cathedral, see the unique Louvre Museum, the commemorative Arc de Triomphe, Opéra, La Madeleine, Les Champs Elysées and much more. The remainder of the day is yours to explore on your own. In the evening join our optional Parisian Cabaret Tour, one of the most popular entertainments the city offers. (B)

Day 4, PARIS. Enjoy a full free day to explore the amazing “City of Light,” where romance fills the air. Stroll along Les Champs Elysées, the boutique-lined boulevards, or see the Eiffel Tower, built for the World’s Fair of 1889. Paris at night offers unlimited possibilities for every taste. (B)

Day 5, PARIS – LUXEMBOURG – EMBARKATION. Bid “Au Revoir” to Paris as you board your TGV high-speed train to Metz. Then transfer to Luxembourg, one of the last independent duchies that made up Western and Central Europe. During the transfer, you will have a chance to visit the Luxemboug American Cemetery and Memorial, final resting place of World War II U.S General George Patton before arriving to the ship. Tonight, gather on board for a Welcome Dinner. (B,D)

Day 6, TRIER – BERNKASTEL. After breakfast, arrive in the charming village of Trier, Germany’s oldest city, for a guided tour which will introduce you to the city’s rich Roman past. On your guided tour, you will see the Roman Baths, Basilica of Constantine

and the Porta Nigra gate, dating back to 180 A.D. Continue to Bernkastel. Strategically located in the middle of the Mosel wine-producing region, Bernkastel boasts over 500 years of documented wine history. Afterwards, take a guided walking tour through the old town center with its many medieval and Renaissance buildings. Late this afternoon, enjoy a winery visit where you will sample several different wines, speak with knowledgeable hosts, and enjoy plenty of laughter. (B,L,D)

Day 7, COCHEM – KOBLENZ – RHINE CASTLES – RÜDESHEIM. Today, decide between an excursion to Cochem or to Koblenz. In Cochem, you will take a guided tour of the spectacular hilltop Reichsburg Castle, which offers fascinating views of the river valley. Alternatively, travel to Koblenz, an historic wine-growing town at the confluence of the Mosel and Rhine rivers. See the Four Towers, the Church of Our Lady, and hear the story behind the Schängel Fountain and City Hall. Later, enjoy scenic cruising along the most beautiful and famous part of the Rhine, seeing castle after castle and the legendary Lorelei Rock. Arrive in Rüdesheim and visit the Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum after dinner. The ship moors overnight in Rüdesheim. (B,L,D)

Day 8, MAINZ – HEIDELBERG. Today, take a guided walking tour of beautiful Mainz and see the famous Gutenberg Museum, home of the world’s first printed bible, middle age manuscripts, printing presses, and other typesetting machines of ages past. Alternatively, travel by motor coach to Heidelberg, Germany’s oldest university town. Visit the red-walled Castle, enjoy gorgeous views of the Neckar Valley below, and see the Great Vat, a 49,000-gallon 18th-century wine cask. (B,L,D)

Day 9, WERTHEIM. This morning, your ship cruises to Wertheim, where you will have free time to explore the town on your own or before boarding your ship for an overnight cruise to Würzburg. A guided bicycle tour in Wertheim is also available (capacity controlled). (B,L,D)

Overview of lush vineyardsBamberg, Germany - a unESCO World Heritage Site


EuropE'S rIVErS & CaStLES

DatES & prICES CoDE aDDay 10, WÜRZBURG – KITZINGEN. During your guided tour of Würzburg, you will see the major sights, including the Residenz Palace and gardens, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site as one of Europe’s foremost examples of baroque architecture and design. This afternoon take an optional tour along the Romantic Road to medieval Rothenburg. Still surrounded by its walls, towers, gates, timber framed buildings and ancient churches, enjoy a walking tour of this marvelous town, followed by free time. One of the most famous shops dedicated to the Christmas season is located here, complete with hand-made German Christmas ornaments. Or join our Würzburg to Kitzingen bike tour (capacity controlled). This evening, the Aulic Council and Wine Queens will welcome you at the pier and escort you to Germany’s oldest wine cellar. Enjoy several different wines, presented along with bread, knowledgeable hosts, and plenty of laughter. (B,L,D) Day 11, BAMBERG. Arrive this afternoon in enchanting Bamberg, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993. Disembark for a guided walking tour of this medieval gem. 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. You will also sample some of Bamberg’s

famous smoked beer. As an alternative to the walking tour, a guided bike tour is available (capacity controlled). This evening, cruise to ancient Nuremberg, capital of Franconia. (B,L,D)

Day 12, NUREMBERG – PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. After breakfast, disembark the ship and enjoy a guided morning tour of the historic city of Nuremberg with its fabulous Gothic churches and elegant impressive walls. See the famous Zeppelin Field where Hitler held his infamous Nazi Party Rallies, and the Justice Palace where the War Crimes Tribunal sat in 1946. You will have some free time on your own before transferring to Prague. (B)

Day 13, PRAGUE. This morning’s sightseeing reveals why Prague is considered one of Europe’s most attractive cities. Visit the 1,000 year-old Hradcany Castle and St. Vitus, before walking over to Charles Bridge to the Old Market Square. The balance of the day is at your leisure; perhaps visit the Wenceslas Square or enjoy yourself in one of the charming cafes. This evening, an optional Folklore Dinner Show provides an opportunity to learn about Czech music, dance and traditions (B)

Day 14, DEPART PRAGUE. Bid farewell to Prague and transfer to the airport for your homeward flight. (B)


20 may PRG 23 may amaDolce $2,899 $4,13915 Jun PRG 18 Jun amaLyra $2,799 $4,03921 Jun PaR 25 Jun amaLyra $2,799 $4,03922 Jul PRG 25 Jul amaDolce $2,799 $4,03926 aug PRG 29 aug amaDolce $2,999 $4,2391 Sep PaR 5 Sep amaDolce $2,999 $4,23923 Sep PRG 26 Sep amaDolce $2,999 $4,23928 Oct** PRG 31 Oct amaDolce $2,599 $3,839

** Wine Cruise: Castles & Wineries of Germany







aMaLyra & aMaDoLCE


D Piano Window $199 C Violin & Cello French Balcony $579 B Violin & Cello French Balcony $779 a Violin French Balcony $889 a+ Violin French Balcony $1,499 S Violin French Balcony $1,899

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Medieval city of Regensburg

EuropE ItInErary

Vienna, Austria Sample beer at a local restaurant



DAY DESTINATION ACTIVITIES1 Overnight flight to Holland2 Amsterdam EMbARkAtiOn Welcome Dinner3 Amsterdam City tour & canal cruise4 Cologne Walking tour Cathedral visit koblenz Evening walk5 Rhine Gorge Cruise past Rhine castles Rüdesheim Mini train ride Siegfried’s Music Museum6 Miltenberg Walking tour Wertheim Free time OR guided bike tour7 Würzburg City tour & Residenz Palace Optional Rothenburg tour OR guided bicycle tour kitzingen Wine tasting8 bamberg Walking tour & smoked beer tasting9 MD Canal Cruise Main-Danube Canal nuremberg Medieval nuremberg OR World War ii tour Main-Danube canal lecture Hilpoltstein Crossing Continental Divide10 Regensburg Walking tour OR Audi factory tour (when available) Optional Weltenberg Abbey (seasonal) OR guided bicycle tour11 Passau Walking tour Salzburg Optional Salzburg excursion12 Melk benedictine Abbey tour Dürnstein Walking tour & wine tasting OR guided bicycle tour13 Vienna City tour; Optional Schönbrunn Optional evening concert14 bratislava City tour OR Communist tour15 budapest City tour illuminations Cruise16 budapest DiSEMbARkAtiOn


Follow the route of emperors and kings on a “Magnificent” European journey along three great rivers through five fascinating countries! Begin in Amsterdam and travel on the Rhine to Cologne, with its breathtaking Cathedral. Cruise through the beautiful Rhine Gorge and then on to the Main River. Marvel at the engineering wonders of the Main-Danube Canal as you traverse Europe’s Continental Divide by ship. Discover the culture and traditions of grand old capitals such as Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest. Along the way, discover perfectly preserved medieval towns and Europe’s loveliest countryside, filled with quaint villages and fairy-tale castles.

MaGnIFICEnt EuropEA Truly GrAnd Cruise from AmsTerdAm To BudApesT ThrouGh The heArT of europe And ACross The ConTinenTAl divide 16 DAyS ∙ tRAVEl tO AMStERDAM & REtuRn FROM buDAPESt OR REVERSE

breathtaking views of the Danube

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InCLuDED FEaturES » 14 nights deluxe cruise accommodation in an outside stateroom - most staterooms offer French balconies or revolutionary twin balconies

» life enriching tours and excursions daily with personal headset included






» Multiple dining venues on select vessels









» All local taxes

your ItInEraryDay 1, DEPART USA/CANADA. Board your overnight flight to Amsterdam, Holland.

Day 2, ARRIVE IN AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND – EMBARKATION. Arrive in charming Amsterdam and embark your luxurious river cruise ship. Meet your fellow travelers tonight at the Welcome Cocktail Reception and Dinner. (D)

Day 3, AMSTERDAM. After breakfast, admire beautiful 17th-century homes, charming churches and 16th-century merchant houses on a guided canal boat tour. Then enjoy a panoramic city tour of Amsterdam, including a photo stop at a Windmill, followed by free time. (B,L,D)

Day 4, COLOGNE – KOBLENZ. This morning, arrive in Cologne for a guided morning walking tour through the old part of the city and a visit to the fabled 13th-century Gothic cathedral. Another option is a guided bike tour through Cologne where you will see the city’s numerous medieval houses, medieval gates, many churches, and beautiful bridges (capacity controlled). The ship will cruise to Koblenz where you can enjoy an evening walk with your Cruise Manager. The ship moors overnight. (B,L,D)

Day 5, RÜDESHEIM. Today, sail through the magnificent Rhine Gorge, passing castle after castle and the famous Lorelei Rock. After lunch, arrive in Rüdesheim and take a mini train to Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. Explore

the Drosselgasse, a narrow alley lined with wine taverns, and restaurants during your free time. Late this afternoon, the ship departs for Miltenberg. (B,L,D)

Day 6, MILTENBERG – WERTHEIM. Arrive in Miltenberg for a walking tour of this delightful old Franconian town with its narrow cobblestone streets and gabled, half-timbered houses. During lunch, the ship will cruise to Freudenberg. A motor coach tour will take you to Wertheim, where you will see the historic city center followed by free time to explore the town on your own. A guided bicycle tour of Wertheim is also available (capacity controlled). (B,L,D)

Day 7, WÜRZBURG – KITZINGEN. During your guided tour, visit the magnificent Residenz Palace, known as the largest city palace in Germany, and enjoy the architecture, room decorations and displays from former royal collections. This afternoon, take an optional tour along the Romantic Road to medieval Rothenburg. Or enjoy a scenic bike ride from Würzburg to Kitzingen (capacity controlled). After dinner on board enjoy an evening walk and wine tasting in Kitzingen, at Germany’s oldest wine cellar. (B,L,D)

Day 8, BAMBERG. Arrive this afternoon in enchanting Bamberg, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993. Disembark for a guided walking tour of this medieval gem and 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. You will also sample some of Bamberg’s famous smoked beer before continuing your cruise this evening to ancient Nuremberg, capital of Franconia. (B,L,D)

Day 9, NUREMBERG. Today, decide to either tour the medieval history of Nuremberg to see the storybook 900-year-old ramparts that surround this historic city and the Imperial Castle, or join the “modern tour” of the city’s role in the 20th-century, which includes the Zeppelin field and the Justice Palace where the War Crimes Tribunal sat in 1946. At lunchtime, return to the ship and cruise the Main-Danube- Canal to the highest point of your cruise - 1,332 feet above sea level, where you cross Europe’s Continental Divide, then start descending through stair-step locks. (B,L,D)

Day 10, REGENSBURG. A guided morning tour will show you the city’s architectural highlights, including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Praetoria - gates to a Roman fort built in 179 A.D. Alternatively, visit the Audi Factory in Ingolstadt, where a member of the Audi team will take you on a guided tour of the Audi Car Museum or Factory Floor (subject to availability). (B,L,D)

Day 11, PASSAU, AUSTRIA. After breakfast, arrive in picturesque Passau for a walking tour. Explore this 2,000-year-old city at the confluence of three rivers (the Danube, Inn and Ilz), which is noted for its Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture.

Historic town of Miltenberg, located on the Main River


MaGnIFICEnt EuropE

DatES & prICES CoDE AEWalk the cobblestone streets of the Old Town where you will see the city fortifications and St. Stephan’s Cathedral, which is home to the largest cathedral organ in the world. Alternatively, join an excursion to Salzburg, birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and the setting for “The Sound of Music,” or visit Cesky Krumlov, a wonderfully preserved medieval town, nestled in the hills just over the Austrian-Czech border. Those staying on board can enjoy a scenic journey to Linz, Austria. (B,L,D)

Day 12, MELK – DÜRNSTEIN. Cruise through the narrow Strudengau and reach the Wachau Valley this morning. A guided tour takes you to Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe’s largest baroque monasteries. After lunch, enjoy a scenic cruise through the lovely Wachau Valley, dotted with castles, to Dürnstein. Marvel at the magnificent blue facade of the Baroque Stiftskirche and high above town. You will also enjoy a wine tasting, where you will sample several different wines, presented along with bread, knowledgeable hosts, and plenty of laughter. Alternatively, a guided bicycle tour from Melk to Dürnstein is also available (capacity controlled). (B,L,D) Day 13, VIENNA. Savor the baroque elegance of romantic Vienna during your guided sightseeing tour, including the impressive Vienna Opera House, the majestic Ringstrasse, and the awe-inspiring St. Stephen’s Cathedral. The afternoon is free to sightsee on your own. In the alternative, join an optional tour to the

Imperial Schönbrunn Palace. Tonight, explore the vibrant Austrian capital on your own, or join an optional Mozart and Strauss concert. The ship moors overnight. (B,L,D)

Day 14, VIENNA – BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA. Enjoy a morning of scenic cruising to Bratislava followed by your choice of a “Communist Tour” in which you will discover architectural landmarks and experience the history of the city. In the alternative, enjoy a walking tour of Bratislava, which reveals the city’s major sights, including the Old Town Hall, Mirbach Palace and Gothic St. Martin’s Cathedral. The rest of the afternoon is free to shop or explore on your own. Tonight there is an evening music performance on board. (B,L,D)

Day 15, BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. This morning, your sightseeing tour takes you to historic Buda Castle from where you can enjoy a splendid view of the twin cities of Buda and Pest spread over both banks of the River. Your tour also features the distinctive Fisherman’s Bastion, the Royal Palace and St. Stephen’s Basilica. This afternoon, an optional excursion is available, which will take you back to the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Dinner before the ship sails a special “Illuminations Cruise” past the illuminated river front of Budapest. (B,L,D)

Day 16, DEPART BUDAPEST. Your cruise comes to an end as you transfer to the airport for your homeward flight. (B)


28 Apr AMS 29 Apr AmaCerto $5,3997 May AMS 8 May AmaPrima $5,5995 Jun AMS 6 Jun AmaDolce $5,59918 Jun buD 19 Jun AmaPrima $5,3992 Jul AMS 3 Jul AmaPrima $5,3997 Aug AMS 8 Aug AmaDolce $5,3991 Sep buD 2 Sep AmaCerto $5,79915 Sep AMS 16 Sep AmaCerto $5,7999 Oct AMS 10 Oct AmaDolce $5,39917 Dec* buD 18 Dec AmaPrima $4,799

* Christmas & new year cruise; itinerary slightly modified





Bedding: Please select bedding configuration at the time of booking. Option A: two twin beds Option b: One large bed (larger than queen size)

aMaDoLCE


D Piano Window $398 C Violin & Cello French balcony $1,158 b Violin & Cello French balcony $1,558 A Violin French balcony $1,778 A+ Violin French balcony $2,998 S Violin French balcony $3,798

aMaprIMa & aMaCErto


D Piano Window $398 C Violin & Cello French balcony $1,158 bb Cello French/Outside balcony $1,998 bA Violin French/Outside balcony $2,198 Ab Cello French/Outside balcony $2,598 AA Violin French/Outside balcony $2,998 SS Violin French/Outside balcony $4,399

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18th-century Imperial Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna

EuropE ItInErary

Visit Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris AMACELLO in Passau




1 Overnight flight to Hungary2 Budapest Hotel check-in3 Budapest City tour4 Budapest EMBArkAtION Welcome Dinner5 Bratislava Walking tour Or Communist history tour6 Vienna City tour Optional Schönbrunn Optional evening concert7 Dürnstein Walking tour & wine tasting Wachau Valley cruise Or guided bicycle tour Melk Benedictine Abbey tour8 Linz Optional Salzburg excursion Or Cesky krumlov excursion Passau Or Walking tour9 regensburg Walking tour Or Audi factory tour (when available)10 Hilpoltstein Crossing Continental Divide Nuremberg Medieval Nuremberg Or World War II history tour11 Nuremberg Munich excursion12 Bamberg Walking tour13 kitzingen Walking tour & wine tasting Würzburg City tour & residenz Palace Or optional rothenburg14 Wertheim Walking tour Or guided bicycle tour15 Mainz Walking tour rüdesheim Mini train ride Siegfried’s Music Museum Or Heidelberg excursion16 Cochem Walking tour reichsburg Castle Or guided bicycle tour Zell Wine Fest17 trier City tour18 Luxembourg DISEMBArkAtION City tour tGV high-speed train to Paris19 Paris City tour20 Paris Optional tours available21 Paris transfer to airport

NOtE: Guided bicycle tours are capacity controlled.

Combine the highlights of the legendary rivers of Europe and experience a voyage of cultural and scenic diversity through the six countries including Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany, Luxembourg and France. Start your European vacation with three grand old capitals, vibrant Budapest, historic Bratislava and magnificent Vienna. Discover the medieval cities along the Main River and cruise through the most scenic portion of the Rhine. Continue to the lush Mosel River Valley, famous for its historic castles and the steepest vineyards in the world. Conclude your river cruise vacation in Paris, the "City of Lights."

ULTIMATE RIVER CRUISESpend 2 nightS in BudapeSt, Savor a Stunning 14-night river cruiSe from BudapeSt to LuxemBourg, then end your hoLiday with 3 faScinating nightS in pariS 21 DAyS ∙ trAVEL tO BuDAPESt & rEturN FrOM PArIS Or rEVErSE

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INCLUDED FEATURES » 2 nights hotel in Budapest at the Sofitel Chain Bridge (or similar), including daily buffet breakfast

» transfer from the hotel to the ship in Budapest




» State-of-the-art Infotainment System in all staterooms featuring free high-speed Internet access, hit Hollywood movies, extensive music library & English language tV stations







» transfer from the ship to Luxembourg, followed by high-speed tGV train to Paris

» 3 nights hotel in Paris at the Pullman Paris Montparnasse (or similar), including daily buffet breakfast






» All local taxes

YOUR ITINERARYDay 1, DEPART USA/CANADA. Board your overnight flight to Budapest, Hungary.Day 2, ARRIVE IN BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Arrive in Budapest and transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free to relax or begin exploring this beautiful city. Day 3, BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Your morning excursion includes sightseeing in Buda and Pest. From historic Buda Castle, enjoy a spectacular view of the twin cities spread over both banks of the river. Your tour also features the distinctive Fisherman’s Bastion, the marvelous Royal Palace, St. Stephen’s Basilica, the famous Heroes’ Square and more. This afternoon, an optional excursion will take you back to the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. (B) Day 4, BUDAPEST – EMBARKATION. After checking out of your hotel in Budapest, you will have a free morning to explore on your own before boarding your luxurious ship. In the alternative, you can join an optional excursion to Puszta, the great Hungarian Plain which stretches across to the East. The excursion includes a savory lunch with Goulash. Tonight, you will meet your fellow passengers at the Welcome Dinner, as you cruise to Bratislava. (B,D) Day 5, BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA – VIENNA, AUSTRIA. This afternoon, arrive in Bratislava, capital of Slovakia. You have your choice of two tours today. The first option is a walking tour of the city’s major sites, including the Old Town Hall, the stunning Mirbach Palace and Gothic St. Martin’s Cathedral. In the alternative, choose a “Communist Tour” that includes architectural landmarks such as the Radio Building, Liberty Square and the Soviet War Memorial. (B,L,D) Day 6, VIENNA. This morning enjoy a guided tour of romantic Vienna that will include the impressive Vienna Opera House, the majestic Ringstrasse and the historic St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Alternatively, join an optional tour this afternoon to the Imperial Schönbrunn Palace. Tonight, enjoy an optional Mozart and Strauss concert in one of the great formal concert houses of Vienna. (B,L,D) Day 7, DÜRNSTEIN – MELK. Early this morning reach the Wachau Valley for your walking tour of Dürnstein, known as one of the prettiest towns along the Danube. Marvel at the magnificent blue facade of the Baroque Stiftskirche. Your tour will also include a wine tasting at a local vintner, where you will sample several different wines, presented along with bread, knowledgeable hosts, and plenty of laughter. This afternoon, you can explore the majestic Wachau Valley on a guided bike tour from Dürnstein to Melk (capacity controlled). The ship arrives in Melk late this afternoon, and you will tour the spectacular Melk Abbey, one of Europe’s largest baroque monasteries. (B,L,D) Day 8, LINZ – PASSAU, GERMANY. This morning the ship arrives in Linz, where you will have the choice of three different

excursions. The first choice is an optional excursion to Salzburg, where you will take a walking tour of the historic center, famous as the setting for the “Sound of Music” and as the birthplace of Mozart. Alternatively, you can join an excursion to the Czech town of Cesky Krumlov. This is a wonderfully preserved medieval town, nestled in the hills just over the Austrian-Czech border. The third option is to remain on the ship and cruise through scenic Upper Austria to Passau. Located where the rivers Inn and Ilz join the Danube, this 2,000-year-old city is noted for its gothic and Italian baroque architecture. A walking tour of Passau will take you along the cobblestone streets of Old Town where you will see the city fortifications and St. Stephan’s Cathedral, home to the largest cathedral organ in the world. (B,L,D)

Day 9, REGENSBURG. In the early afternoon arrive in Regensburg, one of Germany’s best preserved medieval cities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will have your choice of two different tours here. The first is a guided walking tour, in which you will see the city’s architectural highlights, including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Praetoria — gates to an ancient Roman fort built in 179 A.D. Alternatively, visit the Audi Factory in Ingolstadt, where a member of the Audi team will take you on a guided tour of the Audi Museum or Factory Floor (subject to availability). (B,L,D)

Day 10, NUREMBERG. Enjoy a morning of scenic cruising through the Main-Danube Canal and relax during a leisurely cruise through the beautiful Altmühl Valley. This afternoon, you will explore the medieval history of Nuremberg, and see the 900-year-old ramparts that surround the city, the Imperial Castle and Old Town Hall. In the alternative, choose a tour that will focus on Nuremberg during World War II as the center of the Third Reich. See the infamous Zeppelin field used to hold rallies and the Justice Palace (when available) where the War Crimes Tribunal sat in 1946. (B,L,D)

Day 11, NUREMBERG – MUNICH. Today, you will travel by train to Munich, the capital of Bavaria and one of Germany’s largest cities. Your escort will offer suggestions on what to see while in town, and will take you to lunch in a local restaurant. Tonight, you will meet additional fellow travelers embarking from Prague. (B,L,D)

Day 12, BAMBERG. This morning you will arrive in the medieval town of Bamberg where you will enjoy a walking tour of this picturesque town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the cathedral, the Old Town Hall that straddles the river, and explore serpentine streets lined with charming houses. Sample some of Bamberg’s famous smoked beer before continuing your cruise, now on the Main River. After departing Bamberg you will cruise to the Main River town of Schweinfurt where the ship will moor overnight. (B,L,D)

town Hall, BambergView picturesque castles from our Sun Deck


ULTIMATE RIVER CRUISE

DATES & PRICES CODE AFDay 13, KITZINGEN – WÜRZBURG. This morning you will arrive in Kitzingen. On your walking tour, you’ll see the famous Leaning Tower, built during the 13th century, the Old Main Bridge, Kitzingen Church and the Renaissance Town Hall. Later, the Aulic Council and Wine Queen will welcome you to Germany’s oldest wine cellar. You will taste several different wines, learning first-hand about wine history and production in the region. In the afternoon, you will have a choice of three different tours. You can choose the Würzburg Tour and Residenz visit, during which you will see the major sights, including the Residenz Palace and gardens, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site as one of Europe’s foremost examples of baroque architecture and design. In the alternative, take a guided bike tour from Kitzingen to Würzburg (capacity controlled) or enjoy an optional tour to medieval Rothenburg, a beautiful walled city situated on the Romantic Road. (B,L,D) Day 14, WERTHEIM. This morning, you will tour Wertheim, located at the confluence of the Main and Tauber Rivers. The town has retained much of its medieval Franconian character, which you will discover on your walking tour of the historic city center. In the alternative, a guided bike tour from Wertheim (capacity controlled) will take you along the Main River Valley. Tonight, the ship sails leaving Bavaria, Franconia and the Main River behind. (B,L,D)Day 15, MAINZ – RÜDESHEIM – KOBLENZ. Arrive in Mainz after breakfast and decide between two different excursions. You can choose a walking tour of beautiful Mainz, where you will see the famous Gutenberg Museum, home of the world’s first printed

bible. Later, arrive in Rüdesheim and visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum, which houses one of the greatest collections of robotic and self-playing musical instruments of the 18th-20th centuries. In the alternative, choose an excursion to Heidelberg, Germany’s oldest university town. You will visit the red-walled Heidelberg Castle, the Great Vat and also take a walking tour of Old Heidelberg. Cruise on the Rhine River, where you will see the stunning beauty of the Rhine castles and the infamous Lorelei Rock as we sail through the fascinating Rhine Gorge as the ship cruises to Koblenz, situated at the confluence of the Mosel and Rhine rivers. (B,L,D)

Day 16, COCHEM – ZELL. Today, visit the fairytale village of Cochem, surrounded by the scenic wine villages of the Mosel Valley. Walk along narrow cobblestone streets lined with medieval houses before taking a guided tour of Reichsburg Castle. Situated high above Cochem, the castle grounds boast spectacular views of the River Mosel. In the alternative, enjoy a guided bike tour (capacity controlled) of the scenic Mosel Valley. This evening continue past hillside vineyards to Zell, where a welcoming wine fest awaits you. Experience the hospitality of Zell with a visit by the Mayor and Wine Queen. (B,L,D)

Day 17, TRIER. This afternoon, arrive in Trier, Germany’s oldest city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its rich ancient Roman history. On your guided tour, you will see the old Roman amphitheater, Roman Baths, Basilica of Constantine and the Porta Nigra gate, dating back to 180 A.D. This evening, the ship sails for the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. (B,L,D)

Day 18, LUXEMBOURG – DISEMBARK – PARIS, FRANCE. This morning, bid farewell to your cruise. You will then take a panoramic tour as you transfer to Grand Duchy, and will see the Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial, final resting place of Gen. George S. Patton, Jr. You will enjoy a walking tour of Luxembourg, and then have some free time for lunch on your own before boarding a TGV high-speed train to Paris. Arrive in the mid-afternoon and check in to your hotel. (B)

Day 19, PARIS. Enjoy Paris’ famous sights during this morning’s guided tour. Start with a panoramic tour in which you will see the Champs Élysées, Place de la Concorde and the Eiffel Tower. Your tour concludes with a visit to Notre Dame Cathedral. The remainder of the day is yours to explore on your own. (B)

Day 20, PARIS. Your last day in the “City of Light” is free for you to enjoy at leisure. Or, you may decide to join the optional Seine Cruise & Eiffel Tower excursion in the morning or the optional Parisian Cabaret excursion this evening. (B)

Day 21, PARIS. Transfer to the airport for your homeward flight. (B)


8 Jun BuD 11 Jun AmaLyra $5,598 $6,83821 Jun PAr 25 Jun AmaLyra $5,498 $6,73815 Jul BuD 18 Jul AmaDolce $5,498 $6,73819 Aug BuD 22 Aug AmaDolce $5,698 $6,9381 Sep PAr 5 Sep AmaDolce $5,898 $7,13816 Sep BuD 19 Sep AmaDolce $5,898 $7,13821 Oct BuD 24 Oct AmaDolce $5,098 $6,338







AMALYRA & AMADOLCE


D Piano Window $398 C Violin & Cello French Balcony $1,158 B Violin & Cello French Balcony $1,558 A Violin French Balcony $1,778 A+ Violin French Balcony $2,998 S Violin French Balcony $3,798

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GRAND DANUBE CRUISEDAILY PROGRAM FEATURES


1 Overnight flight to Turkey2 Istanbul Hotel check-in3 Istanbul City tour Optional Turkish Delight Tour4 Istanbul Topkapi Palace tour Optional Bosphorus Cruise5 Plovdiv Walking tour6 Veliko Tarnovo City tour Rousse EMBARKATION Welcome Dinner7 Giurgiu Bucharest excursion8 Vidin Walking tour & Castle visit9 Iron Gates Cruising Iron Gates10 Belgrade City tour Guided bike tour11 Novi Sad Walking tour Vukovar City tour12 Mohács Pecs Excursion13 Budapest Puszta Excursion14 Budapest City tour15 Bratislava Walking tour Vienna Optional evening concert16 Vienna City tour Viennesse Wine Evening17 Dürnstein Walking tour & wine tasting Wachau Valley cruise OR guided bicycle tour Melk Benedictine Abbey tour18 Linz Walking tour OR Gmunden excursion OR Cesky Krumlov excursion OR Salzburg excursion19 Passau Walking tour OR guided bicycle tour Vilshofen “Oktoberfest”20 Vilshofen DISEMBARKATION Regensburg Walking tour; transfer to Prague21 Prague City tour22 Prague Terezin optional23 Prague Airport transfer

NOTE: Guided bicycle tours are capacity controlled. AMALYRA in Bratislava

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Sample local delicacies Dürnstein, Austria Melk Abbey, Austria


Begin your vacation with three nights in exciting Istanbul, one night in Bulgaria’s second largest city, Plovdiv, and a visit to the ancient capital of Veliko Turnovo before embarking your cruise. Visit the Romanian capital of Bucharest and marvel at the Iron Gates, the narrow passage where the Danube carves a border between the Balkan and Carpathian Mountains. Enjoy magnificent Budapest, continuing on to historic Bratislava and legendary Vienna, the birthplace of the waltz. Cruise through the scenic wine-growing region of the Wachau Valley before visiting the spectacular Benedictine Abbey. Conclude your journey with a three-night stay in magical Prague.

GRAND DANUBE CRUISESpend 3 nightS in iStanbul, 1 night in bulgaria, and then take a 14-night cruiSe to nuremberg, ending your vacation with 3 nightS in prague 23 DAYS – TRAVEL TO ISTANBuL & RETuRN fROM PRAGuE OR REVERSE

GRAND DANUBE CRUISE

DATES & PRICES CODE AKDEP. USA START EMBARK SHIP CRUISE CRUISECANADA CITY DATE NAME ONLY & LAND

16 May PRG 20 May AmaCerto $5,698 $7,30829 May IST 3 Jun AmaCerto $5,698 $7,30827 Jun PRG 1 Jul AmaCerto $5,498 $7,10810 Jul IST 15 Jul AmaCerto $5,498 $7,1083 Aug PRG 7 Aug AmaPrima $5,498 $7,10817 Aug IST 21 Aug AmaPrima $5,698 $7,30814 Sep PRG 18 Sep AmaPrima $5,898 $7,50827 Sep IST 2 Oct AmaPrima $5,698 $7,308






Istanbul Hotel: The Ritz-Carlton (or similar)

Plovdiv Hotel: Dedeman (or similar)

Prague Hotel: InterContinental or Hilton Old Town (or similar)


AMAPRIMA & AMACERTO


D Piano Window $398 C Violin & Cello french Balcony $1,158 BB Cello french/Outside Balcony $1,998 BA Violin french/Outside Balcony $2,198 AB Cello french/Outside Balcony $2,598 AA Violin french/Outside Balcony $2,998 SS Violin french/Outside Balcony $4,399

THE GRAND DANUBE CRUISE IS A COMBINATION Of BLACK SEA

VOYAGE (PG. 68) AND THE ROMANTIC DANUBE (PG. 52). PLEASE REfER TO THESE

ITINERARY PAGES fOR DETAILS.

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Christmas market in Nuremberg

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Christmas markets Friendly staff awaits you on board





2 Prague Hotel check-in

3 Prague City tour; optional tours

Prague Visit Christmas market*

4 Prague Transfer to Nuremberg

Visit Christmas market*

Nuremberg EmbaRkaTiON

Welcome Dinner

5 Nuremberg City tour


Cruise main-Danube Canal

Hilpoltstein Crossing Continental Divide




Salzburg Optional Salzburg excursion

Linz Visit Christmas market*

8 melk benedictine abbey tour



9 Vienna morning city tour


10 budapest City tour



11 budapest DiSEmbaRkaTiON

* most Christmas markets begin opening as early as Nov 25 and remain open until approximately Dec 21. Check with each country’s tourist office for more information.

Celebrate the magic of the wonderful winter season with a fascinating trip beginning in historic Prague. Continue to Nuremberg, crossing the Continental Divide on the Main-Danube Canal. Visit charming towns where so many Christmas traditions began. Experience a variety of unique and enchanting Christmas markets sharing in the local traditions of medieval Regensburg, musical Salzburg, vibrant Vienna and more. Conclude your holiday cruise in magnificent Budapest.

CHRISTMAS TIME CRUISEEnjoy 2 nights in PraguE, thEn visit thE fascinating christmas markEts bEtwEEn nurEmbErg and budaPEst 11 DayS ∙ TRaVEL TO PRaguE & RETuRN FROm buDaPEST OR REVERSE

keep warm with glühwein - hot spiced wineEnjoy Vienna's Town Hall Christmas market

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INCLUDED FEATURES » 7 nights deluxe cruise accommodation in an outside stateroom - 82% of the staterooms with French balconies







» Free-flowing red & white wines from Europe's great wine regions, beer & soft drinks with every dinner on board


» Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner & Captain's gala Dinner

» Transfer from the ship to the hotel in Paris

» 2 nights hotel accommodation in Paris, including daily buffet breakfast





» all local taxes


Day 2, ARRIVE IN PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. Arrive in Prague and transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free to explore this beautiful city.

Day 3, PRAGUE. This morning’s sightseeing reveals why Prague is considered one of Europe’s most attractive cities. Visit the 1,000-year-old Hradcany Castle courtyard and the St. Vitus, and then cross the Charles Bridge to the Old Market Square. The remainder of your day is free to shop at the Christmas markets with their tempting assortment of handicrafts, toys, wood carvings, and ornaments; mix with the locals at Wenceslas Square, or enjoy one of the charming cafés or restaurants. This afternoon, participate in an optional tour to Terezin, the infamous Nazi WWII concentration camp, now serving as a memorial to those who perished. (B)

Day 4, PRAGUE – NUREMBERG, GERMANY – EMBARKATION. This morning, depart Prague after breakfast and drive through the pastoral countryside to Nuremberg, the capital of Franconia. In Nuremberg, visit the world’s largest

Christmas Market, where over 100 red and white canvas-topped booths offer an assortment of unique children’s toys, tinsel angels, dolls, dollhouses, gingerbread and everything else imaginable. Tonight, gather on board your ship for a Welcome Dinner. The ship will moor overnight in Nuremberg. (B)

Day 5, NUREMBERG – CONTINENTAL DIVIDE. Enjoy a guided morning tour of this historic city with its fabulous Gothic churches. See the storybook 900-year-old ramparts that surround the city, the Imperial Castle and the Justice Palace where the War Crimes Tribunal sat in 1946. After your tour, you will have time to visit the Christmas market. Enjoy a complimentary drink of hot mulled Glühwein in your own souvenir mug to ward off the chill. After lunch continue to the highest point of your cruise - 1,332 feet above sea level - before descending through stair-step locks. (B,L,D)

Day 6, REGENSBURG. Arrive in Regensburg after breakfast and enjoy a guided tour of one of Germany’s best preserved medieval cities. Marvel at beautiful churches, the famous towers of the wealthy families, and one of the oldest bridges crossing the Danube. Your tour ends with a visit to the Old Kornmarkt

Schönbrunn Palace features over 60 Christmas market stalls Sample holiday treats


CHRISTMAS TIME CRUISE

DATES & PRICES CODE aHChristmas market, where you can shop at festive stalls adorned with fir branches. In the alternative, visit the “royal” Christmas markets at the Thurn and Taxis Palace, a very traditional handicraft Christmas market, where you can watch the craftsmen make their goods. (B,L,D)

Day 7, PASSAU – LINZ, AUSTRIA. After breakfast, arrive in picturesque Passau, where the rivers Inn and Ilz join the Danube. Take a walking tour of this fairytale city that was founded more than 2,000 years ago. Walk the cobblestone streets of the Old Town where you will see the city fortifications and St. Stephan’s Cathedral, which is home to the largest cathedral organ in the world. Afterwards, take some time to experience the traditional Christmas markets. Or take an optional full day tour to Salzburg, birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and the setting for “The Sound of Music.” Join in the merriment at the beautiful Christmas Markets, renowned for local handicrafts and unusual holiday presents. For those staying on board, enjoy a scenic cruise from Passau into Austria and on to Linz. After dinner, take a walk through this delightful town, Austria’s third largest city and a major river port. (B,L,D) Day 8, MELK – VIENNA. Reach the Wachau Valley early this morning and arrive in Melk. A guided tour takes you to Melk’s magnificent 900-year-old Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe’s largest baroque monasteries. Gaze at the famous library that inspired Umberto Eco while writing “The Name of the Rose.” At lunchtime, continue through the romantic Wachau Valley. Late this afternoon arrive in Vienna, the “City of Music.”

Tonight, return to town on your own or come along for an optional Mozart and Strauss concert. (B,L,D)

Day 9, VIENNA. This morning, start your excursion with a driving tour of Vienna including the impressive Vienna Opera House, the majestic Ringstrasse, and the awe-inspiring St. Stephen’s Cathedral, followed by a walking tour of the city center. Afterwards, spend some time enjoying the festivities of the Christmas Markets at the Town Hall. This afternoon, you can join an optional tour to the Imperial Schönbrunn Palace, which features over 60 Christmas market stalls and provides a spectacular festive atmosphere with the aroma of Glühwein and gingerbread. Or perhaps take a stroll along the Kärntnerstrasse and stop to sample Vienna’s famous pastries. (B,L,D)

Day 10, BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. This morning, cruise the Danube Bend past beautiful towns nestled on the curve of the river bank to Budapest. Your Budapest sightseeing includes Buda and Pest. From historic Buda Castle, a splendid view of the twin cities of Buda and Pest is spread over both banks of the River. Your tour also features the distinctive Fisherman’s Bastion, the marvelous Royal Palace and St. Stephen’s Basilica. You have the balance of the day to explore the Christmas markets. Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Dinner. After dinner, your ship will sail a special “Illuminations Cruise” past the illuminated river front of Budapest. (B,L,D)

Day 11, DEPART BUDAPEST. Your cruise comes to an end as you transfer to the airport for your homeward flight. (B)


24 Nov buD 25 Nov amaCerto $2,399 $2,85924 Nov buD 27 Nov amaPrima $2,499 $2,95929 Nov PRg 30 Nov amabella $2,499 $2,95929 Nov PRg 2 Dec amaCerto $2,499 $2,9593 Dec PRg 4 Dec amaPrima $2,499 $2,9596 Dec buD 7 Dec amabella $2,499 $2,9598 Dec buD 9 Dec amaCerto $2,499 $2,9598 Dec buD 11 Dec amaPrima $2,499 $2,95913 Dec PRg 14 Dec amabella $2,499 $2,95913 Dec PRg 16 Dec amaCerto $2,499 $2,95917 Dec* buD 18 Dec amaPrima $2,499 $3,64920 Dec buD 21 Dec amabella $2,499 $2,95922 Dec‡ buD 25 Dec amaPrima $2,299 $2,98927 Dec PRg 28 Dec amabella $2,499 $2,959

* itinerary slightly modified; visit website for details‡ itinerary cruises from Nuremberg to amsterdam; call for details






Bedding: Please select bedding configuration at the time of booking. Option a: Two twin beds Option b: One large bed (larger than queen size)



D Piano Window $199 C Violin & Cello French balcony $579 bb Cello French/Outside balcony $999 ba Violin French/Outside balcony $1,099 ab Cello French/Outside balcony $1,299 aa Violin French/Outside balcony $1,499 SS Violin French/Outside balcony $2,199

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Cologne's fabled 13th-century gothic cathedral

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Shop for ornaments Christmas-time sweets




1 Overnight flight to Switzerland

2 Zurich Transfer to hotel

3 Zurich Walking tour


4 Lucerne Hotel check-in

5 Lucerne Walking tour


6 Basel City tour


EmBarkaTiOn

Welcome Dinner

7 Breisach Colmar “alsace” excursion &

wine tasting

Or “Black Forest” excursion

8 Strasbourg Walking tour & canal cruise


9 Speyer Heidelberg

Or Speyer excursion

10 rüdesheim Siegfried’s music museum &

wine tasting


koblenz Evening walk

11 Cologne City tour & Cathedral visit


12 amsterdam Canal cruise & city tour

13 amsterdam DiSEmBarkaTiOn

* most Christmas markets begin opening as early as nov 25 and remain open until approximately Dec 21. Check with each country’s tourist office for more information.

Begin your journey with a visit to two of Switzerland’s most famous cities, elegant Zurich and captivating Lucerne. Enjoy lake-side excursions, magical Christmas markets and wintertime Alpine vistas. Travel on the enchanting Rhine River for a 7-night cruise beginning in cosmopolitan Basel. Discover the legendary Black Forest region, the medieval town of Strasbourg, the university city of Heidelberg, and historic Cologne, famous for its majestic Cathedral and bustling Christmas markets. Conclude your fabulous winter voyage in Amsterdam, amidst legendary canals and colorful holiday surroundings.

CHRISTMAS ON THE RHINESpend 2 nightS in ZUrich, 2 nightS in LUcerne, then enjoy a 7-night crUiSe from BaSeL to amSterdam 13 DayS ∙ TraVEL TO ZUriCH & rETUrn FrOm amSTErDam Or rEVErSE

Sample local favoritesGerman Christmas market stall

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INCLUDED FEATURES » 2 nights hotel in Lucerne at the radisson Blu (or surrounding area), including daily buffet breakfast

» 2 nights hotel at the Zurich Hotel Continental (or similar), including daily buffet breakfast

» Transfer from the hotel in Zurich to ship in Basel

» 7 nights deluxe cruise accommodation in an outside stateroom - 82% of the staterooms with French balconies












» all English language on board in a non- smoking environment (smoking permitted only on the Sun Deck)


» all local taxes

YOUR ITINERARYDay 1, DEPART USA/CANADA. Board your overnight flight to Zurich, Switzerland.

Day 2, ARRIVE IN ZURICH, SWITZERLAND. Arrive in Zurich and transfer to your hotel. The balance of the day is free for you to start exploring this beautiful town. Perhaps visit the Old Town or shop along the Bahnhofstrasse and Niederdorf. (B)

Day 3, ZURICH. Your morning walking tour of Zurich will include Grossmünster, St. Peter, with the largest church clock face in the world, Old Town, Town Hall and Fraumünster, which offers an exceptional 360° panoramic view of Zurich. The afternoon and evening is free for you to explore on your own or visit Europe’s largest indoor Christmas market located in the town’s main railway station or the markets on the Bahnhofstrasse and in the city center. (B)

Day 4, ZURICH – LUCERNE. After breakfast, continue on to Vitznau where you will enjoy a cruise across the tranquil waters of Lake Lucerne. The looming mountains surrounding the lake provide a breathtaking view. The remainder of the day is at your leisure to explore the town on your own or visit the enchanting Christmas market located at the train station. (B)

Day 5, LUCERNE. Situated on Lake Lucerne, the city is a medieval jewel. After breakfast, enjoy a walking tour that will explore some of the city’s cobblestone streets, monuments,

fountain-embellished public squares, covered bridges and colorful frescoed buildings. The afternoon brings free time to shop for watches, knives and world-famous chocolates. Or, you can join the optional tour and cable car ride to the top of Mount Pilatus. (B) Day 6, LUCERNE – BASEL – EMBARKATION. This morning, depart from Lucerne, visiting the Lion Monument en route to Basel. Arrive in Basel for a city tour before embarking your luxurious river cruise ship. Switzerland’s second largest city is ideally located at the crossroads of Switzerland, France and Germany. After settling into your stateroom this afternoon, you may wish to visit Basel’s Christmas market on Barfsserplatz. Tonight, gather on board for a Welcome Dinner. (B,D) Day 7, BREISACH – COLMAR, FRANCE or FREIBURG, GERMANY. Today, choose between a city tour of Colmar or a tour through the famous Black Forest region of Germany. On the Black Forest tour, enjoy your drive through a scenic forested area where you will encounter a number of lakes as well as charming examples of rural architecture. Your tour will include a stop at a cuckoo clock factory. As an alternative, choose to travel to medieval Colmar, situated along the Alsatian Wine Route and the self-proclaimed “Capital of Alsatian Wine.” During your city tour you will see remarkable half-timbered framed houses, the German influenced old quarter filled with streets of unexpected twists and turns, canals and the Launch River. You will also enjoy a wine

Lucerne’s Chapel Bridge, Switzerland Christmas markets in Germany

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DATES & PRICES CODE aicellar visit and wine tasting, where you will enjoy several different wines, presented along with bread, knowledgeable hosts, and plenty of laughter. (B,L,D)Day 8, STRASBOURG, FRANCE. Capital and principal city of the Alsace region in northeastern France, Strasbourg is situated on the Ill River, where it flows into the Rhine on the border with Germany. Enjoy a walking tour through town. See the European Parliament and visit the “La Petite France” district, where you will see the sandstone gothic cathedral with its famous astronomical clock. You will also visit Strasbourg’s famous Christmas market. In the afternoon, relax with a canal cruise of the picturesque town, known for its black and white timber- framed buildings, covered bridges and medieval watch towers. The ship moors overnight in Strasbourg. (B,L,D) Day 9, SPEYER – HEIDELBERG, GERMANY. Early this morning, cruise to Speyer, one of Germany’s oldest cities, known for the Speyer Cathedral, many churches and the Altpörtel (old gate) with a 13th-century gate tower. Arrive after lunch time and choose either a city tour of medieval Speyer or an excursion to Heidelberg, where you will visit the red-walled Castle, with its Great Vat, a 49,000-gallon 18th-century wine cask, and beautiful views of the Neckar Valley and Heidelberg below. Heidelberg also contains what is said to be the longest pedestrian shopping street in Germany, the “Haupstrasse,” where you can enjoy free time to explore the festive Christmas markets. (B,L,D)

Day 10, RÜDESHEIM – RHINE CASTLES – KOBLENZ. This morning, arrive in Rüdesheim and visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. Explore the Drosselgasse, a narrow alley lined with wine taverns and restaurants before wine tasting at a local vintner. You will also visit the Christmas markets with more than 120 stands from 12 nations. This afternoon, your ship departs for Koblenz. You will cruise through the Rhine Gorge, the most beautiful stretch of the river, passing castle after castle. Arrive in Koblenz late this afternoon. Your Cruise Manager will lead a walking tour through this charming town. (B,L,D)

Day 11, KOBLENZ – COLOGNE. This afternoon, the ship cruises to Cologne for a walking tour through the old part of the city and visit to the fabled 13th-century gothic cathedral. During your free time, return to the cathedral square to browse through the city’s most impressive Christmas market or explore the city on your own. The ship departs tonight for Amsterdam. (B,L,D)

Day 12, AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND. Admire beautiful 17th-century homes, charming churches and 16th-century merchant houses on a guided canal boat tour. Then enjoy a motor coach tour of Amsterdam, including a photo stop at a windmill, followed by free time in Amsterdam. This evening, bid farewell to your fellow passengers at the Farewell Dinner. (B,L,D)

Day 13, AMSTERDAM – DISEMBARK. Transfer to the airport for your homeward flight. (B)


24 nov ZUr 29 nov amaCello $2,499 $3,5395 Dec amS 6 Dec amaCello $2,499 $3,5398 Dec ZUr 13 Dec amaCello $2,499 $3,53919 Dec amS 20 Dec amaCello $2,499 $3,53922 Dec ZUr 27 Dec amaCello $2,499 $3,539







AMACELLO


D Piano Window $199 C Violin & Cello French Balcony $579 B Violin & Cello French Balcony $779 a Violin French Balcony $889 S Violin French Balcony $1,899

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Rabello boats on the Douro

AMAVOYAGES ItInErArY

AmaVida • AmaKatarina • AmaLotus La Marguerite • Zambezi Queen


amavoyagesAt AmAWAterWAys, we continually strive to provide new and unexpected river cruise experiences around the globe. We developed our “AmAVOyAGes” river cruises in Vietnam, Cambodia, Africa, russia and Portugal to make these intriguing countries more accessible to our intrepid clientele. marvel at ancient temples and floating markets along the mekong river in Vietnam. step ashore in Cambodia to visit a Buddhist monastery, the royal Palace and the silver Pagoda in Phnom Penh, or try your hand at the delicate art of rice paper-making. Journey down the Volga, the “mother river” of russian literature and folklore, exploring historic hamlets and grand palaces all the way from moscow to st. Petersburg; visit red square, the Peterhof Palace, and enjoy a ballet performance at the world-renowned Hermitage Theatre. Float serenely down the Chobe in southern Africa, binoculars in hand, watching and listening for wildlife in the densely tangled foliage along the river’s edge. Or venture through Portugal’s Douro river Valley, one of europe’s most scenic and unspoiled regions, with its deep gorges, steeply terraced vineyards, and sleepy fishing villages.

The river cruise experience in these countries is separate and distinct from our regular fleet of european ships, amenities and services. Nevertheless, AmAVOyAGes delivers the highest standards available on these cruises and accompanying land tours. staffed by professional, english-speaking crews, the newly built or redesigned Voyages ships include the LA mArGuerite and the AmALOtus in southeast Asia; the AmAKAtAriNA (a.k.a. mstislav rostropovich) in russia; the exotic ZAmBeZi QueeN in Africa; and the AmAViDA in Portugal.

For seasoned travelers or those who prefer to venture off the beaten track, AmAVOyAGes delivers an adventurous and unforgettable way to experience some truly fascinating corners of the world.

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Cityscape of Porto


Pena Palace - Sintra, Portugal Tower of Belem, Lisbon




1 Overnight flight to Portugal

2 Lisbon Hotel check-in

3 Lisbon City tour

4 Lisbon Sintra excursion

5 Lisbon Free time in Fatima

Transfer to Porto

Porto EmBarkaTiOn

Welcome Dinner

6 régua Lamego city tour

7 Barca d’alva Scenic cruising

Flamenco Show

8 Barca d’alva Salamanca excursion

with lunch

Vega Terrón rejoin the ship

9 Vega Terrón Castelo rodrigo tour

Pinhão Wine tasting

& dinner at Quinta avessada

10 régua Palacio de mateus tour

Bitetos alpendurada monastery

11 Porto City tour

12 Porto DiSEmBarkaTiOn

Spend three nights in Portugal’s capital, Lisbon, before beginning your journey through the wonderfully scenic Douro River, decorated with deep cleft gorges, lush vineyards, and sleepy fishing villages. Begin in the capital of the North, Porto, and continue to the ancient and picturesque city of Lamego. Enter Spain to visit Salamanca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located at the center of the Castilla y León region. Travel inland and on to the beautiful countryside of the Trás-os-Montes Region to visit the palace and gardens of Mateus. Explore the 14th-century Alpendurada Monastery before concluding your vacation in historic Porto.

ENTICING DOUROSpend 3 nightS in LiSbon, then enjoy a reLaxing 7-night cruiSe through the douro river vaLLey 12 DayS ∙ TraVEL TO LiSBOn & rETurn FrOm POrTO

Tour the historic Palacio de mateus Cathedral of Salamanca

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INCLUDED FEATURES » 3 nights hotel accommodation at the Lisbon Tiara Park atlantic (or similar), including daily buffet breakfast

» Transfer from the hotel to Lisbon to the ship in Porto

» 7 nights deluxe cruise accommodation in an outside stateroom - most staterooms with balconies


» Complimentary internet access in all staterooms


» Superb dining including complimentary local wine, port wine, beer and soft drinks with dinner on board


» Cocktail reception, Welcome Dinner & Captain's Gala Dinner

» Sail away mimosa and Sun Deck BBQ

» Special highlights including lectures, theme dinners, onboard music performances and afternoon/evening piano music




» all local taxes

YOUR ITINERARYDay 1, DEPART USA/CANADA. Board your overnight flight to Lisbon, Portugal.

Day 2, ARRIVE IN LISBON. Arrive in Lisbon and transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day and evening is free to explore on your own.

Day 3, LISBON. Lisbon, one of Europe’s most beautiful cities, lies on several hills along the Tagus River. Your city tour visits Old Town and the spectacular 16th-century Jerónimos Monastery. The rest of the afternoon is free for you to explore the city. Perhaps see the Castle of São Jorge, Lisbon’s state of the art Oceanarium, or the famous Santa Justa Elevator that oversees the Castle of São Jorge, the river and the famous Rossio Square. (B)

Day 4, LISBON – SINTRA. Enjoy morning excursion to Serra de Sintra, one of the most delightful mountain villages in Portugal. High up on a rocky peak sits the Castelo da Pena, which is a wonderful example of Portuguese architecture from the Romantic Period. See this fairy-tale castle, followed by a guided tour of this picturesque city and experience firsthand the bewitching beauty that inspired poets such as Lord Byron. (B)

Day 5, LISBON – FATIMA – EMBARKATION, PORTO. After breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive through the countryside to Porto. Stop along the way and spend several hours in Fatima, renowned for its Basilica shrine dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Explore the town and enjoy lunch on your own before continuing to Porto to embark the ship. Gather on board tonight for your Welcome Dinner. (B, D)

Day 6, PORTO – RÉGUA. Spend a leisurely morning soaking up the beauty of the Douro River as you sail to Régua. Then, drive to Lamego for a city tour. Ancient and picturesque Lamego houses one of the most important places of pilgrimage in Portugal, the Nossa Senhora dos Remédios (Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies). The remainder of the afternoon is yours to explore the town on your own to visit the gothic Cathedral or the town’s museum. You may also want to visit one of the cafés to sample a “bola de Lamego” (bread filled with smoked ham), regional cakes or treat yourself to a glass of vihno espumante (sparkling wine). (B,L,D)

Day 7, RÉGUA – BARCA D’ALVA. Enjoy lunch on board as the ship sails to the picturesque village of Barca d’Alva. Arrive this evening and enjoy free time to explore this quaint town on your own. Tonight, enjoy a Flamenco show by four traditional female dancers performing to an array of popular Spanish songs. The ship moors overnight. (B,L,D)

Port wine vineyards in the Douro region


ENTICING DOURO

DATES & PRICES CODE DODay 8, SALAMANCA, SPAIN – VEGA DE TERRÓN, PORTUGAL. Drive to Salamanca for a full day tour. Salamanca is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located at the center of the "Castilla y León" region of Spain. During your guided city tour, see the University buildings, the 12th-century Romanesque church of San Martin and the House of Shells. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant for some deliciously authentic Spanish cuisine. Then enjoy some free time to explore the city on your own before returning to the ship. Perhaps visit the locals “living room,” known as the Plaza Mayor or stop by a café for a drink and some tapas. The ship moors overnight in Vega de Terrón. (B,L,D)

Day 9, VEGA DE TERRÓN – PINHÃO. After breakfast, tour Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, a small fortified village perched high on a hilltop. See 16th-century walls and walk down very narrow and steep medieval streets. Appreciate the Chafariz dos Pretos, a strikingly unique fountain decorated in black faces which stoically sits in the market square. Return to the ship for lunch as you sail to Pinhão. This evening, enjoy wine-tasting and dinner at a local “quinta.” The ship moors overnight in Pinhão. (B,L,D)

Day 10, RÉGUA – BITETOS. This morning, sail to Régua for a morning excursion to the Palacio de Mateus. The palace and gardens of Mateus are located in the beautiful region of Trás-os-Montes just outside the city of Vila Real. Return to the ship for lunch and sail to Bitetos. Tonight, appreciate a traditional “home cooked” meal at the 14th-century Alpendurada Monastery. Before dinner, savor a glass of Port wine and a breathtaking view of the river valley from the Monastery’s terrace. The ship moors overnight in Bitetos. (B,L,D)Day 11, PORTO. Your sightseeing city tour shows you 16th-century arcaded buildings, Baroque churches and the magnificent iron bridge built by French engineer Gustave Eiffel. Then drive through the elegant residential section along the Atlantic coast and explore the Old City. For some modern culture, visit the Boavista area where you will find the Casa da Musica and the museum of Modern Art. This afternoon, enjoy some port wine tasting. Say farewell to your friends at the Farewell Cocktail. (B,L,D)Day 12, PORTO – DISEMBARKATION. Your cruise comes to an end as you transfer to the airport for your homeward flight. (B)


22 mar LiS 26 mar amaVida $2,199 $2,88929 mar** LiS 2 apr amaVida $2,399 $3,0895 apr** LiS 9 apr amaVida $2,499 $3,18912 apr LiS 16 apr amaVida $2,799 $3,4893 may LiS 7 may amaVida $2,999 $3,68910 may LiS 14 may amaVida $2,999 $3,68917 may LiS 21 may amaVida $2,999 $3,68924 may LiS 28 may amaVida $2,999 $3,68914 Jun LiS 18 Jun amaVida $2,899 $3,58921 Jun LiS 25 Jun amaVida $2,899 $3,58928 Jun LiS 2 Jul amaVida $2,899 $3,5895 Jul LiS 9 Jul amaVida $2,899 $3,58926 Jul LiS 30 Jul amaVida $2,899 $3,5892 aug LiS 6 aug amaVida $2,899 $3,5899 aug LiS 13 aug amaVida $2,899 $3,58916 aug LiS 20 aug amaVida $2,899 $3,5896 Sep LiS 10 Sep amaVida $3,099 $3,78913 Sep LiS 17 Sep amaVida $3,099 $3,78920 Sep LiS 24 Sep amaVida $3,099 $3,78927 Sep LiS 1 Oct amaVida $3,099 $3,78918 Oct# LiS 22 Oct amaVida $2,599 $3,28925 Oct LiS 29 Oct amaVida $2,399 $3,0891 nov# LiS 5 nov amaVida $2,399 $3,089

** Wine Cruise: Classic Port Wines & Charming Quintas# Gourmet Cruise with Chef Bob Blumer





Single Suppl. for pre land arrangements: $390 per person


AMAVIDA


D Douro Panoramic Window $199 C Lisbon Balcony $799 B Lisbon Balcony $999 a Porto Balcony $1,299 S Porto Balcony $2,199

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Douro River lined with lush vineyards


Fado musician Rabello boats in Porto




1 Overnight flight to Spain

2 Madrid Hotel check-in

3 Madrid City tour

4 Madrid Toldeo excursion

5 Madrid Transfer to Salamanca

Salamanca Excursion with lunch

Transfer to Vega Terrón

Vega Terrón EMbaRkaTiOn

Welcome Dinner

6 Vega Terrón Castelo Rodrigo tour

Pinhão Dinner at Quinta avessada

7 Pinhão Lamego excursion

Régua Portuguese Folklore Show

8 Régua Palacio de Mateus tour

9 Caldos de arego Resende

bitetos Dinner at alpendurada

Monastery

10 Porto City tour

11 Porto Guimarães excursion

12 Porto DiSEMbaRkaTiOn

Transfer to Fatima

Fatima Free time

Lisbon Hotel check-in

13 Lisbon City tour

14 Lisbon Sintra excursion

15 Lisbon airport transfer

Begin your journey in beautiful Madrid, Spain, known for its great cultural and artistic heritage. Travel to the Spanish border of Vega Terrón to embark on your Douro River Valley cruise. Traverse through one of Europe’s most pure and unspoiled rivers where Port wine vineyards wrap around every crew-cut hillside. Visit the small town of Pinhão, known as the wine lovers Mecca, then on to the beautiful region of Trás-os-Montes. Explore the former Roman village of Bitetos and its 11th-century Alpendurada Monastery before visiting the northern capital of Portugal, Porto. Conclude your journey in one of Europe’s most beautiful cities, Lisbon.

PORT WINE & FLAMENCOSpend 3 nightS in Madrid, enjoy a 7-night douro cruiSe & then 3 nightS in LiSbon 13 DayS ∙ TRaVEL TO MaDRiD & RETuRn FROM LiSbOn

Flamenco dancers

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INCLUDED FEATURES » 3 nights hotel accommodation in Madrid at the Westin Palace Madrid, including daily buffet breakfast

» Transfer from the hotel in Madrid to the ship in Vega Terrón



» Complimentary internet access in all staterooms


» Superb dining including complimentary local wine, port wine, beer and soft drinks with dinner on board


» Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner & Captain's Gala Dinner

» Sail away Mimosa and Sun Deck bbQ


» Transfer from ship in Porto to hotel in Lisbon

» 3 nights hotel accommodation in Lisbon at Tiara Park atlantic, including daily buffet breakfast





» all local taxes

YOUR ITINERARYDay 1, DEPART USA/CANADA. Board your overnight flight to Madrid, Spain

Day 2, ARRIVE IN MADRID. Arrive in Madrid and transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day and evening is free to explore on your own. (B)

Day 3, MADRID. Today, you will tour Madrid, the capital and largest city in Spain. Known for its many historic districts as well as its modern infrastructure, Madrid’s landmarks include the elaborate Royal Palace, Buen Retiro Park, Plaza Mayor and renowned art galleries, such as the Prado Museum and Centro de Arte Reina Sofia. (B)

Day 4, MADRID – TOLEDO. Today, an excursion will take you to the walled city of Toledo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and ancient capital of Spain. Populated since pre-Roman times, its landmarks include the Alcázar, Cathedral of Toledo and the El Greco Museum. (B)

Day 5, MADRID – SALAMANCA – VEGA TERRÓN – EMBARKATION. This morning, you will depart Madrid for a full-day tour of Salamanca. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Salamanca is located at the center of the "Castilla y León" region of Spain. During your guided city tour, see the University buildings, the 12th-century Romanesque church of San Martin and the House of Shells. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant for some deliciously authentic Spanish cuisine. Then enjoy some free time to explore the city on your own. Perhaps visit the locals “living room,” known as the Plaza Mayor or stop by a café for a drink and some tapas. After your visit to Salamanca, transfer to Vega Terrón to embark your luxurious ship. This evening, meet your fellow passengers at the Welcome Dinner. (B,L,D)

Day 6, VEGA TERRÓN – BARCA DE ALBA – PINHÃO. After breakfast, tour Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, a small fortified village perched high on a hilltop. See 16th-century walls and walk down very narrow and steep medieval streets. Appreciate the Chafariz dos Pretos, a strikingly unique fountain decorated in black faces which stoically sits in the market square. Rejoin the ship in Barca de Alba. Enjoy sail away mimosas as your ship departs for Pinhão. Arriving this evening, you will enjoy wine-tasting and dinner at Quinta Avessada in Pinhão. The ship moors here overnight. (B,L,D)

Day 7, PINHÃO – RÉGUA. This morning, enjoy an excursion to Lamego for a city tour. Ancient and picturesque Lamego houses one of the most important places of pilgrimage in Portugal, the Nossa Senhora dos Remédios (Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies). Lamego’s attractions also include a gothic Cathedral, museum and cafés known for local specialties such as “bola de Lamego” (bread filled with smoked ham) and vinho espumante (sparkling wine). This afternoon, enjoy the distinctive Douro scenery as your ship cruises to Régua. This evening, enjoy a Portuguese folklore show. The ship overnights in Régua. (B,L,D)

Day 8, RÉGUA. This morning, enjoy an excursion to the Palacio de Mateus. The palace and gardens of Mateus are located in the beautiful region of Trás-os-Montes just outside the city of Vila Real. This afternoon, your ship departs for Caldas de Arregos. This evening, enjoy a barbeque on the Sun Deck. (B,L,D)

Day 9, CALDAS DE ARREGOS – BITETOS. This morning, visit the Resende in Caldas de Arregos. Return to the ship for lunch and sail to Bitetos. Before dinner, savor a glass of Port wine and a breathtaking view of the river valley from the Monastery’s terrace. Then, appreciate a traditional “home cooked” meal at the 14th-century Alpendurada Monastery. (B,L,D)

Day 10, BITETOS – PORTO. This morning, depart Bitetos for Porto. Arriving mid-day, your sightseeing tour of Porto reveals 16th-century arcaded buildings, Baroque churches and the

Cibeles Fountain, Madrid Parque Eduardo Vii, Lisbon


PORT WINE & FLAMENCO

DATES & PRICES CODE PEmagnificent iron bridge built by French engineer Gustave Eiffel. You will then drive through the elegant residential section along the Atlantic coast and explore the Old City. For some modern culture, visit the Boavista area where you will find the Casa da Musica and the museum of Modern Art. Your ship overnights in Porto. (B,L,D)

Day 11, PORTO – GUIMARÃES. Today, enjoy an excursion to Guimarães, one of the most historic towns in Portugal, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Guimarães is the 2012 European capital of culture and the birthplace of the nation of Portugal. Say farewell to your friends at the Farewell Cocktail. (B,L,D)

Day 12, DISEMBARKATION – PORTO – FATIMA – LISBON. After disembarking your ship in Porto, you will transfer to Fatima, renowned for its Basilica shrine dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Explore the town and enjoy lunch on your own before continuing to Lisbon for your post-cruise stay. (B)

Day 13, LISBON. Lisbon, one of Europe’s most beautiful cities, lies on several hills along the Tagus River. Your city tour visits Old Town and the spectacular 16th-century Jerónimos Monastery. The rest of the afternoon is free for you to explore the city. Perhaps see the Castle of São Jorge, Lisbon’s state of the art Oceanarium, or the famous Santa Justa Elevator that oversees the Castle of São Jorge, the river and the famous Rossio Square. (B)

DAY 14, LISBON – SINTRA. Enjoy an afternoon excursion to Serra de Sintra, which is one of the most delightful mountain villages in Portugal. High up on a rocky peak sits the Castelo da Pena, which is a wonderful example of Portuguese architecture from the Romantic Period. See this fairy-tale castle, followed by a guided tour of this picturesque city and experience firsthand the bewitching beauty that inspired poets such as Lord Byron. (B)

Day 15, LISBON. Your river cruise vacation comes to an end as you transfer to the airport for your homeward flight. (B)


19 apr LiS 23 apr amaVida $2,899 $4,27926 apr MaD 30 apr amaVida $2,899 $4,27931 May LiS 4 Jun amaVida $2,999 $4,3797 Jun LiS 11 Jun amaVida $2,999 $4,37912 Jul LiS 16 Jul amaVida $2,899 $4,27919 Jul MaD 23 Jul amaVida $2,899 $4,27923 aug LiS 27 aug amaVida $3,099 $4,47930 aug LiS 3 Sep amaVida $3,099 $4,4794 Oct§ LiS 8 Oct amaVida $2,899 $4,27911 Oct§ MaD 15 Oct amaVida $2,799 $4,179

§ Harvest Wine Cruise






Bedding: Please select bedding configuration at the time of booking. Option a: Two twin beds Option b: One large bed (larger than queen size)

AMAVIDA


D Douro Panoramic Window $199 C Lisbon balcony $799 b Lisbon balcony $999 a Porto balcony $1,299 S Porto balcony $2,199

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IMPRESSIONS OF FRANCE & PORTUGALDAILY PROGRAM FEATURES


1 Overnight flight to France 2 Paris EmbarkatiOn Welcome Dinner3 Vernon Giverny Excursion to monet’s house Or Chateau de bizy4 rouen morning scenic cruising Walking tour5 rouen Full day excursion to normandy beaches Or Pays D’auge excursion6 rouen Honfleur excursion Or “routes des abbeyes” tour of Jumieges & St. Wandrille7 Les andelys morning Château Gaillard Scenic cruising8 Conflans Chateau malmaison Or “Van Gogh” tour of auvers-sur-Oise 9 Paris DiSEmbarkatiOn transfer to airport for flight to Portugal Lisbon Hotel check-in10 Lisbon Excursion to Obidos 11 Lisbon City tour12 Lisbon Sintra excursion13 Lisbon Free time in Fatima transfer to Porto Porto EmbarkatiOn Welcome Dinner14 régua Lamego city tour15 barca d’alva Scenic cruising Flamenco Show16 barca d’alva Salamanca excursion with lunch Vega terrón rejoin the ship17 Vega terrón Castelo rodrigo tour Pinhão Wine tasting & dinner at Quinta avessada18 régua Palacio de mateus tour bitetos alpendurada monastery19 Porto City tour20 Porto DiSEmbarkatiOn notre Dame Cathedral

AMAVOYAGES ITINERARY

Eiffel tower, Paris Porto


Begin your journey in Paris, the “City of Lights,” where you will embark your cruise. Visit the village of Giverny, where Monet lived for 43 years, and explore Honfleur, a charming French harbor town. Stroll through Rouen, the historic capital of Normandy, followed by an unforgettable excursion to the famous Normandy beaches. Fly to Lisbon for a four night stay, before embarking on your cruise through the Douro River Valley. Begin in Porto, and continue to the ancient city of Lamego. Enter Spain to visit Salamanca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and explore the 14th-century Alpendurada Monastery before concluding your vacation in historic Porto.

IMPRESSIONS OF FRANCE & PORTUGALEnjoy a 7-night cruisE on thE sEinE rivEr, and thEn fly to lisbon for a 4-night stay bEforE Embarking on a 7-night douro cruisE 20 DayS ∙ traVEL tO PariS & rEturn FrOm POrtO

IMPRESSIONS OF FRANCE & PORTUGAL

DATES & PRICES CODE SDDEP. USA START EMBARK SHIP CRUISECANADA CITY DATE NAME & LAND

28 mar Par 29 mar amaLegro/amaVida $5,6884 apr Par 5 apr amaLegro/amaVida $6,18825 apr* Par 26 apr amaLegro/amaVida $6,8882 may Par 3 may amaLegro/amaVida $6,8889 may* Par 10 may amaLegro/amaVida $6,98816 may Par 17 may amaLegro/amaVida $6,98813 Jun Par 14 Jun amaLegro/amaVida $6,88820 Jun* Par 21 Ju n amaLegro/amaVida $6,78827 Jun Par 28 Jun amaLegro/amaVida $6,78818 Jul* Par 19 Jul amaLegro/amaVida $6,78825 Jul Par 26 Jul amaLegro/amaVida $6,7888 aug Par 9 aug amaLegro/amaVida $6,78829 aug* Par 30 aug amaLegro/amaVida $7,1885 Sep Par 6 Sep amaLegro/amaVida $7,18812 Sep* Par 13 Sep amaLegro/amaVida $7,18819 Sep Par 20 Sep amaLegro/amaVida $7,18810 Oct* Par 11 Oct amaLegro/amaVida $6,48817 Oct Par 18 Oct amaLegro/amaVida $6,18824 Oct* Par 25 Oct amaLegro/amaVida $5,988

* Pre-land 2-night stay in Paris available; call for details

7-night Paris-Paris cruise aboard the amaLEGrO 7-night Porto-Porto cruise aboard the amaViDa


Intra-Europe Air (Paris–Lisbon): included in Cruise & Land price.




Single Suppl. for land arrangements: $520 per person

Bedding: Please select bedding configuration at the time of booking. Option a: two twin beds Option b: One large bed (larger than queen size)

AMALEGRO & AMAVIDA

CAT. AMALEGRO AMAVIDA ADD'L

D Piano/Window Douro/Window $398 C Violin & Cello/French balcony Lisbon/balcony $1,378 b Violin & Cello/French balcony Lisbon/balcony $1,778 a Violin/French balcony Porto/balcony $2,188 S Violin/French balcony Porto/balcony $4,098

THE IMPRESSIONS Of fRANCE & PORTUGAL IS A COMBINATION Of PARIS &

NORMANDY (PG. 38) AND ENTICING DOURO (PG. 104). PLEASE REfER TO

THESE ITINERARY PAGES fOR DETAILS.

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Annunciation Cathedral, Moscow


Russian ballet St. Petersburg




1 Overnight flight to Russia

2 Moscow EMbARkAtiOn

Welcome Dinner

3 Moscow City tour with Red Square

Lunch on day boat

bow Hill & Metro tour

4 Moscow kremlin & Armory tour

5 Uglich Chambers of Prince Dimitry

Church of Dimitry on the blood

6 Yaroslavl transfiguration Monastery

Former Governor’s House

(Art Gallery)

7 Goritsy St. Cyril Monastery

Museum of icons

8 kizhi Wooden Architecture Museum

9 Svirstroy Russian home visit

Shashlyk (Russian bbQ)

10 St. Petersburg Hermitage Museum

Lunch in local restaurant;

City tour

11 St. Petersburg Pushkin – Catherine’s Palace

& Park

ballet performance at the

Hermitage theatre

OR Folklore Show

12 St. Petersburg Excursion to Peterhof

13 St. Petersburg DiSEMbARkAtiOn

Enjoy a spectacular voyage through the heart of Russia along its colorful and historic waterways. Explore bustling and excitement-packed Moscow, then cruise north and visit the enchanting Golden Ring cities of Uglich and Yaroslavl. Cruise along the Volga-Baltic Waterways and through Europe’s two largest lakes, Onega and Ladoga, to St. Petersburg, one of the world’s most beautiful cities, spread over 101 islands and 66 canals.

RUSSIAN WATERWAYSEnjoy a Grand CruisE from mosCow to st. PEtErsburG 13 DAYS ∙ tRAvEL tO MOSCOW & REtURn FROM St. PEtERSbURG OR REvERSE

Catherine’s Palace, St. Petersburg Locals on kizhi island

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INCLUDED FEATURES » 11 nights cruise accommodation in an outside stateroom – most with balconies


» All meals included during your cruise

» Free-flowing wine, beer and soft drinks with every dinner on board


» Cocktail Reception & Welcome Dinner

» Home visit with Russian family

» ballet performance at the Hermitage theater, the Private theater of the Czars

» Special highlights including lectures, Russian language classes, theme dinners, cooking demonstration, onboard music performances and afternoon/evening piano music

» Physician on board

» All English language on board in a non-smoking environment (except Sun Deck)


» All local taxes

YOUR ITINERARYDay 1, DEPART USA/CANADA. Board your overnight flight to Moscow, Russia.

Day 2, ARRIVE IN MOSCOW, RUSSIA – EMBARKATION. Arrive in Moscow and embark the ship. Relax in your stateroom or explore the city before meeting your fellow travelers at the Welcome Cocktail Reception. (D)

Day 3, MOSCOW. Today, enjoy a city tour that includes the Red Square. During free time, visit the iconic St. Basil’s Cathedral or perhaps the GUM, the vast Soviet-Era main department store. Then enjoy lunch on a day boat as you cruise the Moscow River past Kremlin. Late afternoon, you will visit Poklonnaya (Bow) Hill, where you will see the WWII monument. Afterwards, tour the Moscow Metro system, easily the most architecturally extravagant subway system in the world. Many of the stations are adorned with chandeliers, sculptures and frescoes more reminiscent of a palace than a metro station. (B,L,D)

Day 4, MOSCOW. This morning, tour within the walls of the Kremlin introduces you to the former royal residence of the Czars and main center of the Russian Orthodox faith. Then, visit the Kremlin Armoury, one of the oldest museums of Moscow, enriched with weaponry, jewelry, and artifacts of Russian history. Relax in the afternoon as the shuttle bus takes you from the city center to the ship. (B,L,D)

Day 5, UGLICH. Located on the banks of the Volga, Uglich was founded by merchants in 1148. Rich in history, Uglich is home to some of Russia’s most beautiful churches and cathedrals, and you’ll see a sampling during your city tour. The most noteworthy include the Chambers of Prince Dimitry and the magnificent Church of Dimitry on the Blood, dedicated to the tragic story of Ivan the Terrible’s son. (B,L,D)

Day 6, YAROSLAVL. Founded in 1010 by Prince Yaroslav the Wise, it is one of Russia’s oldest cities, tracing its roots back to the Vikings. The city stretches for miles along the confluence of the Volga and Kotorosl Rivers. Explore the city’s history through its architecture, including the fortified 12th-century Transfiguration Monastery and the Yaroslavl Museum of Russian Art, the former residence of the Governor of Yaroslavl. (B,L,D)

Day 7, GORITSY. Goritsy is a peaceful farming town and a typical Russian village. The tour includes the Monastery of St. Cyril on the White Lake and the Museum of Icons. Return to the ship to sail for Kizhi. (B,L,D)

Day 8, KIZHI. Kizhi is an island that is situated at the north end of Lake Onega and home to some of the most amazing wooden architecture in Russia. Forever linked to Novgorod the Great, the

traditional Russian folklore costumes


RUSSIAN WATERWAYS

DATES & PRICES CODE RAstyle of architecture reflects its early introduction to Christianity. In 1764 locals built the Church of Intercession, its towering walls and 22 domes, without the use of a single nail. Your walking tour includes the Museum of Wooden Architecture. (B,L,D)

Day 9, SVIRSTROY. Svirstroy is 100 miles from St. Petersburg with a population of only 1,000. During your visit, you will sample Russia’s popular grilled shashlyk, a form of shish kebab. Svirstroy is also the site of an AMAWATERWAYS exclusive shore excursion. You’ll visit the home of a local Russian family, learning about everyday life in Svirstroy and experience Russian hospitality first-hand. (B,L,D)

Day 10, ST. PETERSBURG. One of Russia’s former capitals, this city rivals Paris or Venice for its romantic image. Dating from the beginning of the 18th-century it was built to the exact specifications ordered by Peter the Great. After breakfast, enjoy a hydrofoil journey to The State Hermitage, one of the oldest and largest Museums in the world. Founded by Catherine the Great, the museum is a complex of six buildings, including the former Winter Palace, and houses nearly 3 million works of art including the largest collection of paintings in the world. After your visit, enjoy a lunch in a local restaurant. This afternoon, a sightseeing tour of this beautiful city will include the Peter & Paul Fortress,

Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, and St. Isaacs Cathedral. (B,L,D)

Day 11, ST. PETERSBURG. Today visit the nearby town of Pushkin, where Catherine’s Palace was the summer residence of the Russian Czars. This excursion includes a tour of the interior of the Cameron Gallery which features state rooms and dining rooms in baroque and neoclassical style. You will also visit the reconstructed Amber Room, considered to be the Eighth Wonder of the World, and features and room covered with panels of amber. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. This evening, you will experience a night of traditional, Russian ballet at the Hermitage Theater or choose to attend a folkloric show. (B,L,D) Day 12, ST. PETERSBURG. This morning, depart by hydrofoil for Peterhof, St. Petersburg’s most spectacular Imperial Estate. Also known as the “Russian Versailles,” the palace was built on the shore of the Gulf of Finland by Peter the Great, initially as a resting place en route to the Imperial Naval base. Your tour includes the Lower Gardens, the Grand Cascade and Samson Fountain, commemorating Russia’s victory over Sweden during the Great Northern War. (B,L,D) Day 13, ST. PETERSBURG – DISEMBARK. Transfer to the airport for your homeward flight. (B)


9 May MOS 10 May Amakatarina $3,49920 May StP 21 May Amakatarina $3,59931 May MOS 1 Jun Amakatarina $3,59911 Jun StP 12 Jun Amakatarina $3,59922 Jun MOS 23 Jun Amakatarina $3,5993 Jul StP 4 Jul Amakatarina $3,59914 Jul MOS 15 Jul Amakatarina $3,59925 Jul StP 26 Jul Amakatarina $3,5995 Aug MOS 6 Aug Amakatarina $3,59916 Aug StP 17 Aug Amakatarina $3,59927 Aug MOS 28 Aug Amakatarina $3,5997 Sep StP 8 Sep Amakatarina $3,59918 Sep MOS 19 Sep Amakatarina $3,59929 Sep StP 30 Sep Amakatarina $3,499


Cruise prices are per person in a Cat. F, deluxe outside stateroom with window. to upgrade to a higher category, add per person:



VISA: A visa is required for travel to Russia; please consult with your Consulate for more information.

Bedding: Please select bedding configuration at the time of booking. Option A: two twin beds Option b: One large bed (larger than queen size)

AMAKATARINA


E three & Four Standard twin with Window $279 D three & Four Superior with Window $699 C three Deluxe with balcony $1,399 b two Deluxe with balcony $1,599 A One Deluxe with balcony $1,799 bS two & three bolshoi Suites with balcony $2,099 MS two & three Marinsky Suites with balcony $2,599 HS One Hermitage Suite with balcony $2,799 iS three imperial Suite with balcony $4,999

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Ha Long Bay


Rice paper workshop, Cai Be Buying fish in a local market


DAILY PrOGrAM FEAtUrES


1 Hanoi Hotel check-in2 Hanoi City Tour; Rickshaw ride Water Puppet Show3 Hanoi Motor coach to Ha Long Bay Ha Long Bay Bay excursion Overnight cruise on board traditional wooden Junk4 Ha Long Bay Transfer to Hanoi Airport for afternoon flight to Siem Reap Siem Reap Hotel check-in 5 Siem Reap Angkor Archaeological Park - Angkor Thom & Banteay Srei Visit AMAWATeRWAyS- sponsored english school 6 Siem Reap excursion Angkor Wat & Ta Prohm Temple 7 Siem Reap Check-in for cruise Tonle Sap Lake eMBARkATiOn Welcome Dinner8 kampong Local boat excursion Chhnang to Lakeside Wetland kampong Oxcart ride Tralach Visit to Wat kapong Tralach Pleu Oudong Visit to Buddhist monastery9 Chong koh Walk at leisure to Silk Weaving village Phnom Penh Orientation walking tour10 Phnom Penh City tour; Royal Palace & national Museum killing Fields excursion 11 Border Cruising from Cambodia to Crossing Vietnam12 Tan Chau Local boat ride to fish farm; Trishaw ride; Rattan mat- making & slipper workshop13 Sa Dec Boat ride to Sa Dec Village Visit to local market & museum Xeo Quyt Xeo Quyt excursion Cai Be Local junk trip to floating market; Rice paper & candy-making workshop visit14 Ho Chi Minh City DiSeMBARkATiOn (My Tho Port) City tour15 Ho Chi Minh City Free time at leisure16 Ho Chi Minh City Airport transfer

Your journey begins in Vietnam’s bustling capital, Hanoi, followed by an excursion to breathtaking Ha Long Bay for an overnight sojourn. A short flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia, brings you to the gateway of the ancient Khmer empire. Spend three days touring the temples of Angkor Archeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before embarking your Mekong cruise on Tonle Sap Lake. Visit rural villages, historic pagodas, floating markets and a Buddhist monastery along the way. Overnight in Phnom Phen, capital of Cambodia. Conclude your cruise in lively Ho Chi Minh City, where you will enjoy a two-night stay.

VIEtnAM, CAMBODIA & tHE rICHES OF tHE MEKOnGSPEND 2 NIGHTS IN HANOI, OVERNIGHT IN HA LONG BAY, THEN TRAVEL TO SIEM REAP FOR 3 NIGHTS BEFORE EMBARKING ON YOUR MEKONG RIVER CRUISE, ENDING YOUR JOURNEY WITH A 2 NIGHT STAY IN HO CHI MINH CITY (SAIGON) 16 DAyS ∙ TRAVeL TO HAnOi & ReTURn FROM HO CHi MinH CiTy

Fruit and vegetable marketThe ruins of Angkor

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InCLUDED FEAtUrES » 2 nights hotel accommodation in Hanoi at the Sofitel Legend Metropole (or similar), including daily buffet breakfast

» Overnight stay on board a luxurious Traditional Wooden Junk in Ha Long Bay

» 3 nights hotel accommodation in Siem Reap at the Sofitel Royal Angkor (or similar), including daily buffet breakfast


» Life enriching tours and excursions


» Free-flowing wine and beer with every lunch and dinner on board

» Complimentary local house-brand spirits and soft drinks during cruise


» Welcome Dinner and Farewell Cocktail Party & Dinner

» 2 nights hotel accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) at the Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers, including buffet breakfast

» Onboard special highlights including folklore dances and music performances, culture discussion forums, theme dinners and piano entertainment

» non-smoking environment (smoking permitted only on the Sun Deck)


YOUr ItInErArYDay 1, ARRIVE IN HANOI, VIETNAM. Welcome to Hanoi, Vietnam’s vibrant capital city, known for its graceful colonial architecture, frenetic streets, verdant parks and ancient temples. After your airport greeting, transfer to the hotel. The remainder of the day is yours to explore the city on your own, or perhaps, visit the fabled Old Quarter.

Day 2, HANOI. A morning sightseeing tour will take you to Hanoi’s most famous historical and cultural sites: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ba Dinh Square, One-pillar Pagoda and The Temple of Literature. In the afternoon, experience an authentic rickshaw ride (known as “cyclo”) in the Old Quarter, followed by a traditional water puppet show. (B)

Day 3, HANOI – HA LONG BAY OVERNIGHT JUNK. After breakfast, depart Hanoi for a scenic motor coach ride to one of Vietnam’s most renowned locations, Ha Long Bay. Board a traditional wooden Junk that combines classic beauty with modern conveniences, plus luxurious overnight accommodations. Set sail to discover the Bay’s magnificent scenery set amidst stunning limestone cliffs. That evening, you’ll enjoy dinner on board and overnight on the Junk. (B,L,D)

Day 4, HA LONG BAY – HANOI – SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA. This morning, your Ha Long Bay Junk continues its scenic cruising while a delightful breakfast is served in the dining lounge. Late morning, disembark for a motor coach transfer to Hanoi Airport. After a short flight, arrive in Siem Reap, Cambodia, gateway to Angkor, the former capital of the Khmer empire and one of the most renowned archeological sites in all of South East Asia. (B,L,D)

Day 5, SIEM REAP – ANGKOR. After breakfast, begin a guided sightseeing tour of the Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Highlights include Angkor Thom, the newly restored Baphuon Temple, Terrace of the Elephants, Terrace of the Leper King and the Bayon known as the Face of Angkor. This afternoon, travel through the rural countryside to visit the pink sandstone temple of Banteay Srei, known as the shrine of the women. Afterwards we will visit the English-language school sponsored by AMAWATERWAYS in the village of Ta Toum. (B,D)

Day 6, SIEM REAP – ANGKOR. This morning we will visit the most iconic of all Angkorian temples - Angkor Wat. The world’s largest religious temple complex was built in the early 12th century by the Khmer King Suryavarman II and dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. We will also visit Ta Prohm, the temple famous for its intertwined trees (showcased in the film Tomb Raider). (B)

Day 7, SIEM REAP – TONLE SAP LAKE/EMBARKATION – KAMPONG CHHNANG. Welcome aboard your luxurious vessel, moored at Tonle Sap Lake. The great lake dominates Cambodia and is known for its profuse bird life and tranquil fishing villages. Meet your fellow travelers at the Welcome Dinner as you cruise to Kampong Chhnang. The ship moors overnight. (B,L,D)

Day 8, KAMPONG CHHNANG – KAMPONG TRALACH- OUDONG. After breakfast, a motor boat excursion takes you into the lakeside wetlands that form the mouth of the Tonle Sap River. Enjoy a stunning variety of bird life and see numerous great fish traps some over a half-mile long. After your excursion, return to your vessel and cast off towards Kampong Tralach. An afternoon tour includes an oxcart ride from the river bank through the countryside to the beautiful Wat Kampong Tralach Pleu. Tour the pagodas, and then board a motor coach to Oudong, the former capital of Cambodia, where you will tour the Buddhist monastery. After the visit, you motor coach will take you to your vessel, which will cruise towards the village of Chong Koh. (B,L,D)

Day 9, CHONG KOH - PHNOM PENH. This morning, visit the Chong Koh silk weaving village for a leisurely walk. Your vessel then departs for Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. An afternoon walking tour provides an orientation to this spectacular city. Return to the vessel for dinner followed by a special Khmer folk performance on board. The vessel moors overnight in Phnom Penh. (B,L,D)

Day 10, PHNOM PENH. A morning tour explores the highlights of Cambodia’s capital city, famous for its French colonial architecture, busy cafes, vibrant nightlife and renovated river “corniche.” Visit the Royal Palace and the spectacular Silver Pagoda. The National Museum is another highlight, with outstanding displays of Khmer crafts. After lunch onboard,

Siem Reap embarkation day: during low water season, transfer from Siem Reap to the ship via motor coach to Preak kdam, a small village on the Tonle River.

Visit with local children


DAtES & PrICES CODE MA

another excursion leads to the infamous Killing Fields and the Khmer Rouge’s grim Tuol Sleng or S21 detention centre (Genocide Museum) situated in the suburbs of the city. An overnight on the waterfront provides an opportunity to dine in one of many nearby restaurants and experience Phnom Penh’s vibrant nightlife, should passengers so choose. (B,L,D)

Day 11, PHNOM PENH – BORDER CROSSING – TAN CHAU, VIETNAM. Spend a day cruising the Mekong River and crossing the border into Vietnam. Your vessel moors at the small town of Tan Chau, Vietnam. (B,L,D)

Day 12, TAN CHAU – SA DEC. After breakfast, transfer to small boats, which will navigate through narrow channels to visit an evergreen island. You will also visit a catfish farm and a rattan mat and slipper-making workshop. Back ashore, a traditional “xe-loi” (trishaw) awaits to transport you around Tan Chau. In the afternoon, your vessel cruises downstream to Sa Dec, where it will moor overnight. (B,L,D)

Day 13, SA DEC – XEO QUYT - CAI BE. In the morning board a local boat for Sa Dec. Once ashore, you will tour the town noteworthy as the place where the French writer Marguerite Duras spent many years in her youth. Visit a local market, Fujian Temple and the house of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, Duras' Chinese paramour, which is now a small museum. Afterwards board a motor coach for Xeo Quyt, used as a base during the French and U.S. wars and now an important ecological site, with its jungle overgrowth. After lunch on board, a local boat will take you to Cai Be’s spectacular floating market; then you will go ashore to see candy and rice paper workshops. This evening, enjoy a gourmet Farewell Dinner on board. (B,L,D)

Day 14, HO CHI MINH CITY – DISEMBARK. Your cruise comes to an end as the ship docks at My Tho Port, followed by a transfer to Ho Chi Minh City. As the capital of the French colony of Cochinchina, Saigon was known as “Paris of the Orient.” Today, Vietnam’s largest city is an industrial, cultural and educational hub, but still retains vestiges of its colonial past. Upon arriving in Ho Chi Minh City, you will enjoy a city tour that explores famous landmarks, such as the former Presidential Palace, Central Post Office and Notre Dame Cathedral and its famous Ben Thanh market. Overnight at a luxurious hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. (B,L)

Day 15 HO CHI MINH CITY. Today is free to explore Ho Chi Minh City on your own, perhaps venturing to nearby shops and markets for mementos of your Southeast Asian odyssey. (B)

Day 16, DEPART HO CHI MINH CITY. Transfer to the airport for your homeward flight. (B)

LAND START START EMBARK SHIP CRUISE CRUISE DATE CITY DATE NAME ONLY & LAND

1 Jan HAn 7 Jan La Marguerite $2,599 $4,4988 Jan HAn 14 Jan AmaLotus $2,599 $4,49815 Jan HAn 21 Jan La Marguerite $2,599 $4,49822 Jan HAn 28 Jan AmaLotus $2,599 $4,49829 Jan HAn 4 Feb La Marguerite $2,599 $4,4985 Feb HAn 11 Feb AmaLotus $2,599 $4,49812 Feb HAn 18 Feb La Marguerite $2,599 $4,49819 Feb HAn 25 Feb AmaLotus $2,599 $4,49826 Feb HAn 4 Mar La Marguerite $2,599 $4,4985 Mar HAn 11 Mar AmaLotus $2,599 $4,49812 Mar HAn 18 Mar La Marguerite $2,499 $4,39819 Mar HAn 25 Mar AmaLotus $2,399 $4,29826 Mar HAn 1 Apr La Marguerite $2,199 $4,0982 Apr HAn 8 Apr AmaLotus $1,999 $3,8989 Apr HAn 15 Apr La Marguerite $1,799 $3,69816 Apr HAn 22 Apr AmaLotus $1,699 $3,59825 Jun HAn 1 Jul AmaLotus $1,699 $3,6989 Jul HAn 15 Jul AmaLotus $1,699 $3,69823 Jul HAn 29 Jul AmaLotus $1,699 $3,6986 Aug HAn 12 Aug AmaLotus $1,699 $3,69820 Aug HAn 26 Aug AmaLotus $1,899 $3,8983 Sep HAn 9 Sep AmaLotus $2,099 $4,09817 Sep HAn 23 Sep AmaLotus $2,299 $4,2981 Oct HAn 7 Oct AmaLotus $2,499 $4,4988 Oct HAn 14 Oct La Marguerite $2,599 $4,59815 Oct HAn 21 Oct AmaLotus $2,699 $4,69822 Oct HAn 28 Oct La Marguerite $2,699 $4,69829 Oct HAn 4 nov AmaLotus $2,699 $4,6985 nov HAn 11 nov La Marguerite $2,699 $4,69812 nov HAn 18 nov AmaLotus $2,699 $4,69819 nov HAn 25 nov La Marguerite $2,699 $4,69826 nov HAn 2 Dec AmaLotus $2,699 $4,6987 Dec** HCMC 9 Dec AmaLotus $2,699 $4,69810 Dec HAn 16 Dec AmaLotus $2,699 $4,69824 Dec HAn 30 Dec AmaLotus $2,699 $4,698

20147 Jan HAn 13 Jan AmaLotus $2,699 $4,69818 Jan** HCMC 20 Jan AmaLotus $2,699 $4,69821 Jan HAn 27 Jan AmaLotus $2,699 $4,69828 Jan HAn 3 Feb La Marguerite $2,699 $4,6984 Feb HAn 10 Feb AmaLotus $2,699 $4,69815 Feb** HCMC 17 Feb AmaLotus $2,699 $4,69818 Feb HAn 24 Feb AmaLotus $2,699 $4,69825 Feb HAn 3 Mar La Marguerite $2,699 $4,6984 Mar HAn 10 Mar AmaLotus $2,699 $4,69811 Mar HAn 17 Mar La Marguerite $2,599 $4,59818 Mar HAn 24 Mar AmaLotus $2,499 $4,4981 Apr HAn 7 Apr AmaLotus $2,099 $4,09815 Apr HAn 21 Apr AmaLotus $1,899 $3,898

** Land programs start from Ho Chi Minh City and ends in Hanoi


Intra-Asia Air (Hanoi-Siem Reap): $300 per person including taxes and fuel surcharges.

Cruise prices are per person in a Cat. C, deluxe outside stateroom. To upgrade to a higher category, add per person:

Port charges: Additional $119 per person Single Suppl. for Cruise: Category A, B & C 50% of twin price; Suite 75% of twin price and Luxurious Suite 100% of twin price.

Single Suppl. for pre/post land arrangements: $999 per personBedding: Please call for details.Visa: A visa is required for travel to Vietnam and Cambodia; please consult with your Consulate for more information.

LA MARGUERITE AMALOTUS CAT. DECK STATEROOM ADD'L ADD'L

B Tonle Balcony $449 $449 A Saigon Balcony $749 $749 S Sadec Balcony $1,099 $1,099 L Sadec Balcony $1,699 $2,199

AMAWATERWAYS SCHool PRojECT In CAMBodIAAMAWATeRWAyS is proud to sponsor the ODA Free Village english School in the province of Siem Reap, Cambodia in association with ODA – the Orphans and Disabled Arts Association. Through financial support to the school, AMAWATeRWAyS' sponsorship brings critical english- language skills to local children of grammar-school age to help improve their lives and assist with subsequent employment opportunities. AMAWATeRWAyS passengers touring the Angkor Archaeological Park as part of their 16-day “Vietnam, Cambodia and the Riches of the Mekong” itinerary are given the opportunity to visit the school during their excursion to the nearby Banteay Srei temple. Our passengers derive much enjoyment from visiting this remarkable part of the world, known for its stunning temple complexes. Many are very touched by the warmth of the local children, and we are honored to participate in such a constructive and lasting project.

HElPIng FRoM HoMEPassengers often ask if there is something they can bring from home to donate to the ODA Free Village english School during their visit. if you are interested in making a contribution, we suggest basic school supplies, such as pencils, erasers, pens, chalk, small notebooks, post-it notes, dry erase markers and highlighters.Thank you!

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Pride of lions



Africa allures like no other destination. From its rivers teeming with wildlife, sweeping plains, primordial craters and towering mountain peaks, the continent’s natural beauty and incomparable diversity impart an appeal few can resist.

Experience a safari like no other when you travel with AmAWAtErWAys. your splendid program includes a four-night stay on board the beautiful ZAmbEZi QuEEn. Explore the wonders of Chobe national Park and view the magnificent wildlife along the banks of the Chobe river from this unique, intimate vessel. Encounter lions, hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, elephants and numerous other animals on daily excursions by boat or by open-air vehicle.

Enjoy water-based game viewing on smaller boats which enable a close-up look into an environment where the animals do not feel threatened. Discover the ZAmbEZi QuEEn’s surroundings in a mokoro (traditional dugout canoe). Explore 14 miles of remote river scenes under wide, open skies in smaller game-viewing boats. View the wildlife from the comfort of a custom-made, private tender boat with your own private guide.

AFRICA SAFARIS & WILDLIFE CRUISE4-NIGHT CRUISE & 2 NIGHTS IN VICTORIA FALLS PLUS 2 OPTIONS FOR PRE-CRUISE LAND PROGRAMS

TWO 'SAFARIS & WILDLIFE CRUISE' OPTIONS WHICH ALL END WITH 4-NIGHTS ON THE ZAMBEZI QUEEN AND A 2-NIGHT STAY AT VICTORIA FALLS:

OPTION 1: STARS OF AFRICA - PAGE 124 OPTION 2: GOLDEN TRAILS OF AFRICA - PAGE 126

CRUISE AND VICTORIA FALLS DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARYMONDAY, ZAMbeZi QueeN (eMbARKATiON). Arrive from one of the two Safari Land Options available and board the ZAMBEZI QUEEN docked on the Chobe River. Late this afternoon, depart for a sunset cruise before your Welcome Dinner on board. (B,D)

TueSDAY, ZAMbeZi QueeN. This morning, disembark for a game drive in Chobe National Park, home of one of the densest populations of wildlife on the African continent. This afternoon, venture out on a tender boat excursion that will give you a close up view of the wild animals. This evening, be our guest at an African Boma Dinner and savor the distinct local flavors. Afterwards, your guide will show you the African sky using a laser pointer, showing you magnificent stars and planets (weather permitting). (B,L,D)

WeDNeSDAY, ZAMbeZi QueeN. Begin your day with a visit to Kasenu village for a cultural interaction with the local community. Then you’ll have the option to board a mokoro to explore the waterways. Relax on a Namibian island in colorful rustic-style tents as you are served delicacies cooked from a traditional wood fire oven. After lunch, return to the ship for an afternoon cruise. (B,L,D)

THuRSDAY, ZAMbeZi QueeN. After breakfast on board, choose between a game drive in the Chobe National Park, a walking tour of a traditional village, a local school visit or a fishing excursion to catch the ferocious tigerfish. After lunch, travel by boat to observe crocodiles, hippos and elephants in their natural habitat. Experience a traditional African barbecue tonight. (B,L,D)

FRiDAY, ZAMbeZi QueeN (DiSeMbARKATiON) - ViCTORiA FALLS. This morning, transfer to Victoria Falls, one of the greatest natural wonders on earth. Settle into your hotel and enjoy the afternoon to explore the city or experience one of the many activities offered by your hotel. (B)

SATuRDAY, ViCTORiA FALLS. Today, your local guide will take you on a tour of the remarkable Victoria Falls providing a history as well as detailing the flora, fauna, bird and wildlife that makes this area so unique. Later, you will embark on your Sundowner Cruise along the Zambezi River. Relax on board as you observe a variety of game. (B)

SuNDAY, ViCTORiA FALLS - HOMe. Today your African journey draws to a close. After breakfast, we bid adieu to Africa, as you head to Victoria Falls Airport, already reminiscing about your trip of a lifetime.

Hippo wading in water

NAMIBIA

ANGOLA

BOTSWANA

ZIMBABWE

ZAMBIA

MALAWI

ZAMBEZI QUEEN

SOUTH AFRICA

CAPE TOWN

VICTORIA FALLS

KASANE

JOHANNESBURG

LESOTHO

SWAZILAND

KRUGER NATIONALPARK AREA

Private boat game viewing on the Chobe River

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INCLUDED FEATURESCAPe TOWN

» 3 nights in the Classic Victoria & Alfred Hotel or the Premier Table Bay Hotel including daily breakfast

» Full day Wineland Tour to Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl with lunch and two wine tastings

» Entrance to the Taal Monument and the Huguenot Museum

» Full day Cape Point Tour via Hout Bay and Chapmans Peak to Cape of Good Hope with lunch

» Funicular and Table Mountain

KRuGeR NATiONAL PARK AReA

» 3 nights in the Classic Makalali Game Lodge or the Premier Kapama River Lodge

» Daily morning and afternoon/evening game drives

» All meals included at the lodges

JOHANNeSbuRG

» 1-night in the Classic Crowne Plaza Hotel or the Premier Sandton Sun Hotel including breakfast

ZAMbeZi QueeN SAFARi CRuiSe

» 4 nights accommodation in balcony stateroom

» Chobe National Park game drives

» Private boat game drives along the banks of the Chobe River

» Visit to Kasenu village for a cultural interaction with the local community

» Explore ZAMBEZI QUEEN surroundings in a Mokoro (traditional dugout canoe)

» Traditional African Boma Dinner

» African BBQ on island in Namibia

» All meals included during cruise

» Complimentary wine and beer included with all lunch and dinners

ViCTORiA FALLS

» 2 nights hotel in Classic Ilala Lodge or Premier Victoria Falls Hotel including daily breakfast

» Zambezi River Sundowner Cruise

» Tour Victoria Falls National Park

your unique vacation begins with a three-night stay in picturesque Cape town. After Cape town, fly to Hoedspruit, in the midst of game-rich country near Kruger national Park. spend three nights at the Classic makalali Game Lodge or the Premier Kapama river Lodge in this premier eco-tourist destination known for some of the best big Five viewing in south Africa. Experience the thrill of early morning and late afternoon game drives in a private game reserve while enjoying the pampered setting of your lodge.

next, you’ll fly to Johannesburg for a relaxing stay at the Classic Crowne Plaza or the Premier sandton sun Hotel. Enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure to explore on your own. The following day, fly to Victoria Falls and transfer to Kasane to begin your ZAmbEZi QuEEn safari cruise on the Chobe river. Explore the banks of Chobe national Park, home to one of the densest populations of wildlife on the African continent. Encounter elephants, leopards, lions, gazelles and buffalos on excursions by boat or open-air vehicle.

your African odyssey concludes with two nights at magnificent Victoria Falls, one of the world’s great natural wonders. The falls make up the largest curtain of water on earth before dropping dramatically into the Zambezi Gorge. Enjoy a guided tour of the falls and a sunset cruise on the Zambezi river on your last full day in Africa, capturing photographs and memories that will last a lifetime.

STARS OF AFRICA - OPTION 1ENjOy 3 NIGHTS IN CAPE TOwN, 3 NIGHTS IN KRUGER NATIONAL PARK AREA AND 1 NIGHT IN jOHANNESbURG bEFORE EMbARKING ON yOUR 4-NIGHT SAFARI CRUISE, ENDING wITH 2 NIGHTS IN VICTORIA FALLS 16 DAYS – TRAVEL TO CAPE TOWN & RETURN FROM VICTORIA FALLS

Simba in Kruger National Park


STARS OF AFRICA

DATES & PRICES CODE ZADAILY PROGRAM FEATURESDEP. USA START hOTEl ShIP CRUISE & CRUISE &CANADA CITY ChECk-IN NAME ClASSIC lAND PREMIER lAND

20122 Sep CPT 3 Sep Zambezi Queen $9,495 $10,79428 Oct CPT 29 Oct Zambezi Queen $9,495 $10,7942 Dec CPT 3 Dec Zambezi Queen $9,495 $10,794201313 Jan CPT 14 Jan Zambezi Queen $8,995 $10,29410 Feb CPT 11 Feb Zambezi Queen $8,995 $10,29410 Mar CPT 11 Mar Zambezi Queen $8,995 $10,29431 Mar CPT 1 Apr Zambezi Queen $8,995 $10,29414 Apr CPT 15 Apr Zambezi Queen $8,995 $10,29428 Apr CPT 29 Apr Zambezi Queen $9,995 $11,29412 May CPT 13 May Zambezi Queen $9,995 $11,29426 May CPT 27 May Zambezi Queen $9,995 $11,2942 Jun CPT 3 Jun Zambezi Queen $9,995 $11,2947 Jul CPT 8 Jul Zambezi Queen $9,995 $11,29421 Jul CPT 22 Jul Zambezi Queen $9,995 $11,2944 Aug CPT 5 Aug Zambezi Queen $9,995 $11,29418 Aug CPT 19 Aug Zambezi Queen $9,995 $11,2948 Sep CPT 9 Sep Zambezi Queen $9,995 $11,2946 Oct CPT 7 Oct Zambezi Queen $9,995 $11,2943 Nov CPT 4 Nov Zambezi Queen $9,995 $11,2941 Dec CPT 2 Dec Zambezi Queen $9,995 $11,294

CPT = Cape Town


All prices are per person, based on double occupancy in stateroom Cat. SB and Deluxe land accommodations. To upgrade to a higher category, add per person:


1 Cape town Hotel check-in 2 Cape town Full day tour to 12 Apostles & Hout bay Chapman's Peak drive (seasonal) Lunch in local restaurant Cableway up table mountain Cape of Good Hope; Cape Point 3 Cape town scenic drive through local wine regions Visit two wine estates for wine tasting Huguenot museum & taal monument Lunch in local restaurant 4 Cape town morning flight to Kruger nat'l Park Area Kruger Park Area Lodge check-in; afternoon game drive 5 Kruger Park Area morning & afternoon game drives 6 Kruger Park Area morning & afternoon game drives 7 Kruger Park Area Early morning game drive Flight to Johannesburg Johannesburg Hotel check-in 8 Johannesburg Flight to Victoria Falls Airport transfer to Kasane, botswana Zambezi Queen EMBARKATION Welcome Dinner 9 Zambezi Queen Chobe national Park game drive Water-based game viewing African boma Dinner Evening sky presentation 10 Zambezi Queen Kasenu village visit & mokoro excursion beach picnic 11 Zambezi Queen Chobe national Park game drive Or village walking tour Or tigerfishing Water-based game viewing Evening traditional African barbecue 12 Zambezi Queen DISEMBARKATION transfer to Victoria Falls Victoria Falls Hotel check-in 13 Victoria Falls Victoria Falls tour and sundowner cruise 14 Victoria Falls Airport transfer and flight home

To upgrade in Victoria Falls only (to Premier land), add $99 per person to the Classic price.

Single Supplement: 30% of twin price

Intra-Africa Air: $1,175 per person including transfers to/from hotels, taxes and fuel surcharges

Visas are required for travel to Africa; please consult with your Consulate for more information.

CAT. DECk lEVEl STATEROOM ADD'l

SA Lower/Middle Balcony $198 MS Lower/Middle Balcony $798

kRUGER NATIONAL PARk AREA (CLASSIC)

kRUGER NATIONAL PARk AREA (PREMIER)

Makalali Game Lodge

Kapama River Lodge

Makalali Game Lodge

Kapama River Lodge

Zebras in the Serengeti

SOUTH AFRICALESOTHO

SWAZILAND

MALAWI

NAMIBIA

BOTSWANA

ZIMBABWE

MOZAMBIQUE

TANZANIA

ZAMBIAMALAWI

KENYA

ANGOLA

ZAIRE

GABON

CONGO

UGANDA

ZAMBEZI QUEEN

KASANEVICTORIA FALLS

JOHANNESBURG

ZAMBIA

TANZANIA

KENYA NAIROBI

ARUSHA

AMBOSELINATIONAL

PARK

SERENGETINATIONAL PARK

LAKE MANYARANATIONAL PARK

NGORONGORONATIONAL PARK

Awe-inspiring Mount Kilimanjaro

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INCLUDED FEATURESNAIROBI » 1-night at Fairmont The Norfolk Hotel including breakfast

KENYA & TANZANIA SAFARI GAME LODGES » 2 nights in the Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge; visit to traditional manyattas of the Amboseli Maasai

» 1-night in the Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge

» 2 nights in the Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge; Ngorongoro Archaeological Museum and Ngorongoro Crater & Olduvai Gorge

» 3 nights in the Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

» Daily game drives as described in daily program

» All meals included at each lodge

JOHANNESBURG » 1-night at the Intercontinental including breakfast

ZAMBEZI QUEEN SAFARI CRUISE » 4 nights accommodation in balcony stateroom

» Chobe National Park game drives

» Private boat game drives along the banks of the Chobe River

» Visit to Kasenu village for a cultural interaction with the local community

» Explore ZAMBEZI QUEEN surroundings in a Mokoro (traditional dugout canoe)

» Traditional African Boma Dinner

» African BBQ on island in Namibia

» All meals included during cruise

» Complimentary wine and beer included with all lunch and dinners

VICTORIA FALLS » 2 nights hotel in Classic Ilala Lodge including daily breakfast

» Zambezi River Sundowner Cruise

» Tour Victoria Falls National Park

Your AmAVoYAge begins with an overnight stay at Fairmont The Norfolk Hotel in Nairobi, the city’s legendary starting point for safari adventures. The next morning drive to Amboseli National Park, in the foothills of mount Kilimanjaro. Here, you’ll spend two nights at the Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge, enjoying unforgettable game drives. Following your stay, say goodbye to Kenya as you drive to Lake manyara National Park in Tanzania, known for its famous treeclimbing lions. Here you will overnight at Lake manyara Serena Safari Lodge, take a morning game drive, and then continue to the stunning Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge at the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. one of Africa's best known wildlife areas, the crater’s biosphere remains as it was during pre-historic times. Your 2-night stay includes memorable game drives in this remarkable crater.

From Ngorongoro, a drive takes you to the renowned Serengeti National Park. Famous for the migration of wildebeest, the park is home to Big Five game. Spending three nights at the Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, you’ll enjoy daily game drives. After overnighting in Johannesburg, you'll set off to Botswana for your 4-night stay on the ZAmBeZi QueeN on the Chobe River. Relax and enjoy this incredible safari cruise experience before concluding your trip with two nights at the magnificent Victoria Falls. Here you will enjoy a guided tour of the falls and a Zambezi Sundowner cruise.

GOLDEN TRAILS OF AFRICA - OPTION 21 night in nairobi, 8 nights at game reserves in amboseli, lake manyara, ngorongoro and serengeti, 1 night in Johannesburg, then a 4-night safari cruise & 2 nights in victoria falls 19 DAYS – TRAVEL TO NAIROBI & RETURN FROM VICTORIA FALLS

A popular option while visiting the Serengeti


GOLDEN TRAILS OF ARICA

DATES & PRICES CODE ZCDAILY PROGRAM FEATURESDEP. USA START hOTEl ShIP CRUISE &CANADA CITY ChECk-IN DATE NAME lAND

201230 Aug NBO 31 Aug Zambezi Queen $12,49525 Oct NBO 26 Oct Zambezi Queen $12,49529 Nov NBO 30 Nov Zambezi Queen $11,995201310 Jan NBO 11 Jan Zambezi Queen $11,4957 Feb NBO 8 Feb Zambezi Queen $11,4957 Mar NBO 8 Mar Zambezi Queen $11,49528 Mar NBO 29 Mar Zambezi Queen $11,49511 Apr NBO 12 Apr Zambezi Queen $11,49525 Apr NBO 26 Apr Zambezi Queen $11,4959 May NBO 10 May Zambezi Queen $11,99523 May NBO 24 May Zambezi Queen $11,99530 May NBO 31 May Zambezi Queen $12,4954 Jul NBO 5 Jul Zambezi Queen $12,99518 Jul NBO 19 Jul Zambezi Queen $12,9951 Aug NBO 2 Aug Zambezi Queen $12,99515 Aug NBO 16 Aug Zambezi Queen $12,9955 Sep NBO 6 Sep Zambezi Queen $11,9953 Oct NBO 4 Oct Zambezi Queen $11,99531 Oct NBO 1 Nov Zambezi Queen $11,49528 Nov NBO 29 Nov Zambezi Queen $11,495

NBO = Nairobi


All prices are per person, based on double occupancy in stateroom Cat. SB. To upgrade to a higher category, add per person:


1 Nairobi Hotel check-in2 Amboseli Transfer to Amboseli Lodge check-in Amboseli National Park game drive3 Amboseli morning and afternoon game drives maasai manyattas visit Traditional dinner feast with tribal dancing4 Lake manyara Lodge check-in5 Lake manyara early morning game drive Ngorongoro Lodge check-in Visit Ngorongoro Archaeological museum6 Ngorongoro Full day Ngorongoro Crater game drive7 Serengeti Lodge check-in8 Serengeti morning and afternoon game drives9 Serengeti morning and afternoon game drives10 Arusha Flight to Nairobi via Arusha Johannesburg Transfer to Johannesburg Hotel check-in11 Johannesburg Flight to Victoria Falls Airport Transfer to Kasane, Botswana Zambezi Queen EMBARKATION Welcome Dinner12 Zambezi Queen Chobe National Park game drive Water-based game viewing African Boma Dinner evening sky presentation13 Zambezi Queen Kasenu village visit & mokoro excursion Beach picnic14 Zambezi Queen Chobe National Park game drive oR village walking tour oR Tigerfishing Water-based game viewing evening traditional African barbecue15 Zambezi Queen DISEMBARKATION Transfer to Victoria Falls Victoria Falls Hotel check-in16 Victoria Falls Victoria Falls tour and Sundowner cruise17 Victoria Falls Airport transfer and flight home

To upgrade to Premier land in Victoria Falls only, add $99 per person.

Single Supplement: 30% of twin price

Intra-Africa Air: $985 per person including transfers to/from hotels, taxes and fuel surcharges

Visas are required for travel to Africa; please consult with your Consulate for more information.

CAT. DECk lEVEl STATEROOM ADD'l

SA Lower/Middle Balcony $198 MS Lower/Middle Balcony $798

EAST AFRICA LODGES

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

AmaPrima & AmaCerto

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Main lounge

Reception area

Deluxe stateroom

Panoramic lounge

Main restaurant

OUR SHIPS

Violin Deck

Sun Deck

Cello Deck

Piano Deck

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Large Window

Flat-screenTelevisionInternetAccess

Floor-to-ceilingMirror

Safe

Desk/Dressing Table

French BalconyOutside Balcony

CategorySuite

CategoryAA & AB

CategoryBA & BB

For Cat. C, D & E staterooms, please refer to page 133. A M A W AT E R WAY S . C O M | 1 2 9

Gift shop

Fitness room

Bar

Service with a smile

AmaPrima & AmaCertoThis 164-passenger vessel incorporates the most advanced design offering spacious staterooms featuring our exclusive twin balconies, multiple dining venues, heated pool, Internet/WiFi access and more.

Deck Plan

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Lower Sun Deck

Navigation Bridge

Bicycles

Pool + Whirlpool

Sun Deck

Walking Track

Al Fresco Bistro

Observation Lounge

Main Lounge & Bar

Gift Shop

Library

Reception

Massage & Hair Salon

Fitness Room

Erlebnis Chef’s Table Restaurant

Main Restaurant

Elevator

Wine Bar

Crew Cabins

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Suite Violin Deck / French & Outside Balcony - 350 sq. ft.

Cat. AA+ Violin Deck / French & Outside Balcony - 250 sq. ft.

(modified stateroom layout)

Cat. AA Violin Deck / French & Outside Balcony - 235 sq. ft.

Cat. AB Cello Deck / French & Outside Balcony - 235 sq. ft.

Cat. BA Violin Deck / French & Outside Balcony - 210 sq. ft.

Cat. BB Cello Deck / French & Outside Balcony - 210 sq. ft.

Cat. C Violin & Cello Deck / French Balcony - 170 sq. ft.

Cat. D Piano Deck / Fixed Windows - 160 sq. ft.

Cat. E Piano Deck / Fixed Windows - 160 sq. ft.

Built: AMAPRIMA - 2013 AMACERTO - 2012

Length: 443 ft.

Width: 38 ft.

Crew: 49

Staterooms: 82

Passengers: 164

Registry: Switzerland

Technical Data

AmaVerde & AmaBella

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Observation lounge, AMABELLA

Reception area, AMAVERDE

Standard stateroom, AMAVERDE

Deluxe stateroom, AMABELLA

Erlebnis Chef's Table Restaurant

OUR SHIPS

BathroomShower SpaciousWardrobe

Large Window

Flat-screenTelevisionInternetAccess

Floor-to-ceilingMirror

Safe

Desk/Dressing Table

French BalconyOutside Balcony

CategorySuite

CategoryAA & AB

CategoryBA & BB

For Cat. C, D & E staterooms, please refer to page 133.

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Violin Deck

Cello Deck

Piano Deck


Friendly service

Fitness center

Fireside library

Sun deck

AmaVerde & AmaBellaProviding the ultimate in custom-designed luxury, these two 161-passenger vessels offer twin balcony staterooms, a heated swimming pool, fitness center, and much more.

Deck Plan

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Lower Sun Deck

Navigation Bridge

Bicycles

Pool + Whirlpool

Sun Deck

Walking Track

Putting Green

Bow Seating Area

Observation Lounge

Main Lounge & Bar

Gift Shop

Library

Reception


Fitness Room

Erlebnis Chef’s Table Restaurant

Bella Cucina Restaurant

Verde Fine Dining Restaurant

Elevator

Wine Bar

Crew Cabins

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Suite Violin Deck / French & Outside Balcony - 350 sq. ft.

Cat. AA Violin Deck / French & Outside Balcony - 235 sq. ft.

Cat. AB Cello Deck / French & Outside Balcony - 235 sq. ft.

Cat. BA Violin Deck / French & Outside Balcony - 210 sq. ft.

Cat. BB Cello Deck / French & Outside Balcony - 210 sq. ft.




Single Piano Deck / Fixed Windows - 140 sq. ft.

Built: AMAVERDE - 2011 AMABELLA - 2010

Length: 443 ft.

Width: 38 ft.

Crew: 49

Staterooms: 81

Passengers: 161


Technical Data

AmaLyra, AmaDolce & AmaDante

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Main lounge, AMADOLCE

Reception area, AMALYRA

Standard stateroom, AMALYRA

Jr. Suite, AMADANTE

Restaurant, AMADANTE

OUR SHIPS

Sun Deck

Violin Deck

Cello Deck

Piano Deck

12

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CategorySuite

CategoryA, B & C

CategoryD & E


Stairway and library, AMADOLCE

Spa, AMALYRA

Aft Lounge, AMADOLCE

Reception, AMADANTE

AmaLyra, AmaDolce & AmaDanteThese ships offer spacious 170-255 sq. ft. staterooms, most with French balconies, complimentary high-speed Internet and WiFi, a walking track along our Sun Deck, and guided bicycle tours at stops along the river.

Deck Plan

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Observation Deck

Navigation Bridge

Bicycles

Whirlpool

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Walking Track

Bow Seating Area

Main Lounge & Bar

Gift Shop

Reception


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Fitness Room

Restaurant

Elevator

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Suite Violin Deck / French Balcony - 255 sq. ft.

Cat. A+ Violin Deck / French Balcony - 225 sq. ft.

Cat. A Cello Deck / French Balcony - 170 sq. ft.

Cat. B Violin & Cello Deck / French Balcony - 170 sq. ft.




Single Cello Deck / Fixed Windows - 140 sq. ft.

Built: AMALYRA - 2009 AMADOLCE - 2009 AMADANTE - 2008

Length: 360 ft.

Width: 38 ft.

Crew: 41

Staterooms: 75

Passengers: 148


Technical Data

AmaCello, AmaLegro & AmaDagio

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Main lounge, AMADAGIO

Reception area, AMALEGRO

Standard stateroom, AMACELLO

Suite, AMADAGIO

Restaurant, AMACELLO

OUR SHIPS

CategorySuite

CategoryA, B & C

CategoryD & E

Sun Deck

Violin Deck

Cello Deck

Piano Deck

12

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456

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Gift shop, AMACELLO

Fitness center, AMALEGRO

Stairway and library, AMADAGIO

Sun Deck, AMALEGRO

AmaCello, AmaLegro & AmaDagioMore than 80% of the rooms on these ships feature a French Balcony perfect for taking in sights along the river. Combine that with award-winning chefs and exclusive amenities and you have the perfect river cruise vacation.

Deck Plan

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Observation Deck

Navigation Bridge

Bicycles

Whirlpool

Sun Deck

Walking Track

Bow Seating Area

Main Lounge & Bar

Gift Shop

Reception


Aft Lounge

Fitness Room

Restaurant

Elevator

Crew Cabins

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Suite Violin Deck / French Balcony - 255 sq. ft.

Cat. A Cello Deck / French Balcony - 170 sq. ft.

Cat. B Violin & Cello Deck / French Balcony - 170 sq. ft.




Single Cello Deck / Fixed Windows - 140 sq. ft. (single staterooms only available on AMACELLO)

Built: AMACELLO - 2008 AMALEGRO - 2007 AMADAGIO - 2006

Length: 360 ft.

Width: 38 ft.

Crew: 41

Staterooms: 75

Passengers: 148/150


Technical Data

AmaVida

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Cityscape of Porto

AMAVIDA rendering

Stateroom rendering

Stateroom rendering

Stateroom floor plan rendering

OUR SHIPS

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Lisbon Deck

Douro Deck

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Vineyards in the Douro Valley

AmaVidaThis 106-passenger ship brings AMAWATerWAyS’ distinctive standard of excellence to the Douro river, featuring balconies in the majority of its staterooms; fine dining in the main dining room plus al fresco dining; swimming pool and fitness center.

Deck Plan

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reception

elevator

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restaurant

Spa

Fitness room

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Suite Porto Deck / Balcony - 323 sq. ft.

Cat. A Porto Deck / Balcony - 215 sq. ft.

Cat. B Lisbon Deck / Balcony - 215 sq. ft.

Cat. C Lisbon Deck / Balcony - 215 sq. ft.

Cat. D Douro Deck / Panoramic Window - 161 sq. ft.

Cat. e Douro Deck / Panoramic Window - 161 sq. ft.

Built: 2013

Length: 260 ft.

Width: 37 ft.

Crew: 30

Staterooms: 53

Passengers: 106

Registry: Portugal

Technical Data

elevator reaches all three stateroom decks.

AmaKatarina

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Panoramic lounge

Deluxe stateroom with balcony

Superior stateroom, Cat. D

Imperial suite

Opera restaurant

OUR SHIPS

NOTE: Cat. E (Deck 3) & Cat. F staterooms feature a queen-size bed.

Deck One

Deck Two

Deck Three

Deck Four

CategoryD

CategoryF

CategoryE, Deck Four

CategoryA, B & C

CategoryHS, MS & BS


Symphony restaurant

A sample of local culture

AmaKatarina (aka mstislav rostropovich)Cruise Russia in style with the completely redesigned AMAKATARINA, featuring outside balconies in over 70% of the staterooms.

Cat IS Deck Three / Imperial Suite - 432 sq. ft.

Cat. MS Deck Two & Three / Marinsky Suites - 320 sq. ft.

Cat. BS Deck Two & Three / Bolshoi Suites - 280 sq. ft.

Cat. HS Deck One / Hermitage Suites - 270 sq. ft.

Cat. A Deck One / Deluxe with Balcony - 230 sq. ft.

Cat B Deck Two / Deluxe with Balcony - 238 sq. ft.

Cat. C Deck Three / Deluxe with Balcony - 238 sq. ft.

Cat. D Deck Three & Four / Superior - 205 sq. ft.

Cat. E Deck Three & Four / Standard - 135 sq. ft.

Cat. F Deck Four / Standard - 110 sq. ft.

Reconstructed: 2011Length: 443 ft.Width: 52 ft.Crew: 74Staterooms: 106Passengers: 212Registry: Russia

Technical Data

Cruise Russia’s famed Volga-Baltic Waterway between Moscow and St. Petersburg on the 212-passenger AMAKATARINA. Built in 1981 and completely rebuilt in 2010-2011, the AMAKATARINA features outside balconies in more than 70 percent of her staterooms, all of which include a bathroom with separate shower, a refrigerator, hairdryer, safe and telephone (for onboard communications). Guests aboard the AMAKATARINA enjoy two dining venues plus public areas that include a well-appointed Panorama Lounge, Conference Hall for onboard lectures, a bar and gift shop. The ship also features a fitness room on the Sun Deck; elevator that reaches all decks; a hair dresser and masseuse plus an infirmary staffed by an onboard physician.

Elevator reaches all decks.

AmaLotus & La Marguerite

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LA MARGUERITE on the Mekong

Beautifully appointed Suite, AMALOTUS

Deluxe stateroom, LA MARGUERITE

Enjoy a cocktail on the Sun Deck, AMALOTUS

Mekong restaurant, AMALOTUS

OUR SHIPS

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Sadec (Sun Deck)

Saigon (Upper Deck)

Tonle (Main Deck)

Mekong (Lower Deck)

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CategorySuite

CategoryLuxurious Suite

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NOTE: Above stateroom layouts reflect the AMALOTUS; LA MARGUERITE staterooms feature a Balcony and large fixed window except for Cat. CRefer to AMAwATERwAyS.COM for stateroom layouts.

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Mekong (Lower Deck)

AmALotus LA mARGuERItE

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AmaLotus & La MargueriteThese two newly-built ships combine French colonial elegance with regional Mekong touches to provide an unforgettable setting for cruising through Vietnam and Cambodia.

Lux.Suite Sadec Deck / French & Outside Balcony - AMALOTUS - 624 sq. ft. LA MARGUERITE - 452 sq. ft. Suite Sadec Deck / French & Outside Balcony - 290 sq. ft.

Cat. A Saigon Deck / French & Outside Balcony - 226 sq. ft.

Cat. B Tonle Deck / French & Outside Balcony - 226 sq. ft.

Cat. C Mekong Deck / Porthole - 226 sq. ft.

Built: AMALOTUS - 2011 Length: 302 ft.Width: 42 ft.Crew: 50 (International)Staterooms: 62Passengers: 124Registry: Vietnam

Technical Data

Built: LA MARGUERITE - 2009 Length: 235 ft.Width: 41 ft.Crew: 38Staterooms: 46Passengers: 92Registry: Vietnam

Technical Data Deck Plan

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Spa

Swimming Pool

Panoramic Lounge

Saigon Lounge

Restaurant

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Zambezi Queen

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Elegant dining room

Zambezi Queen on the Chobe

Lounge with view

Contemporary-style suite

Intimate bar

OUR SHIPS

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UPPER DECK

MIDDLE DECK

LOWER DECK

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29 27 25 23 21

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Deck Plan

ZAMBIA

NAMIBIA

BOTSWANAZIMBABWE

ZAMBEZI RIVER

KASANECHOBE RIVER

ZAMBEZI QUEENLIVINGSTONE

VICTORIA FALLS

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ZambEZI QuEEn Sun Deck

Elegant Suite

Zambezi QueenOn board the 28-passenger Zambezi Queen, you will experience modern accommodations, fine cuisine and an excellent vantage point for exploring the surrounding wildlife.

mS Lower & middle Decks / master Suite - balcony - 300 sq. ft.

Cat. Sa Lower & middle Decks / Suite - balcony - 235 sq. ft.

Cat. Sb middle Deck / Suite - balcony - 215 sq. ft.

Built: 2009Length: 150 feetWidth: 25.6 feetCrew: 22Staterooms: 14Passengers: 28Registry: namibia

Technical Data

The beautiful ZAMBEZI QUEEN was specifically designed for safari river cruising on the Chobe River and offers a sophisticated design to maximize animal sightings. Your comfort is ensured when staying in any of the 14 staterooms with balcony, all decorated in contemporary style. The air-conditioned top deck of the ship offers a dining room, lounge, bar and pool area for your comfort. Enjoy game watching from your stateroom or visit the top deck for a beverage, sun bathing and more game watching. Your dining experience offers delectable dishes such as Butternut and Macadamia soup, fillet beef with bordelaise sauce paired with a perfect wine. Come with us and explore the riverbanks of the Chobe River on the ZAMBEZI QUEEN.

Dining Room

Lounge

Pool Deck

Gift Shop & Cruise Director's Office

Reading Room

boarding area

Responsibility towards the environment forms the foundation upon which this eco-boat was built:•a water jet propulsion system replaces the conventional propeller system,

causing no damage to the river bed.•Only the latest fuel efficient and low emission generators are run during

daylight hours, with the boat operating on battery power through the night.•Hot water is provided by a solar heating system.•Energy-saving lights throughout.•Water-saving taps and showers.•Onboard sewage processing plant.•Cleaning detergents and soaps are biodegradable.•Five-stage water purification plant, using river water in showers and tap.

ECO-TOURISM

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Air, Insurance & Terms

AmAWAterWAys offers special airfare rates from many gateways in conjunction with all cruise programs. sample gateways and air carriers are provided below. Please call for complete details and availability.

MAJOR US CITIES Albany, NyAlbuquerque, NmAnchorage, AKAtlanta, GAAustin, tXBaltimore, mDBillings, mtBirmingham, ALBismark, NDBoise, IDBoston, mABurlington, VtCharleston, WVCharlotte, NCCheyenne, WyChicago, ILCincinnati, OHClaremont, NHCleveland, OHColumbia, sCColumbus, OHDallas, tXDenver, CODes moines, IADetroit, mIDover, DeFt. Lauderdale, FLHartford, CtHonolulu, HIHouston, tXIndianapolis, INJackson, msKansas City, mO

MAJOR US CITIES Las Vegas, NVLincoln, NeLittle rock, ArLos Angeles, CALouisville, Kymemphis, tNmiami, FLmilwaukee, WIminneapolis, mNNashville, tNNew Orleans, LANorfolk, VIOklahoma City, OKOrlando, FLPhiladelphia, PAPhoenix, AZPierre, sDPittsburgh, PAPortland, OrProvidance, rIsacramento, CAsalt Lake City, Utsan Antonio, tXsan Diego, CAsan Francisco, CAseattle, WAst. Louis, mOtampa, FLtoronto, ONtucson, AZVancouver, BCWashington, DC ( IAD )

Airline informAtion trAvel insurAnce PlAn - only $245 Per Person

Part A: Travel Arrangement ProtectionCoverage Limits Per PersonAll benefits are subject to certain terms and conditions. Refer to your Description of Coverage for complete details on the coverages and exclusions of this plan. this plan can be purchased up until your final trip payment.The benefits below are provided by Travel Guard and administered by National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, PA.100% Trip Cost Trip Cancellation – reimburses for forfeited, non-refundable, unused payments or deposits if you must cancel due to a covered reason.100% Trip Cost Trip Interruption – reimburses expenses or lost deposits if you must interrupt your trip due to covered sickness, injury or death to you, your traveling companion or a member of your immediate family.$1,000 Missed Connection – reimburses for additional transportation costs to rejoin the AmAWAterWAys cruise if you missed a scheduled flight due to a covered reason.$1,500 Trip Delay – reimburses for reasonable additional expenses if delayed due to a covered reason.$100,000 Medical Expense – Covers reasonable and customary medical expenses incurred within 365 days of the covered injury. Includes up to $1,000 for emergency dental treatment during the trip.$250,000 Emergency Evacuation and Repatriation of Remains – emergency evacuation to the nearest adequate medical facility.$3,000 Baggage and Personal Effects Loss - reimburses for loss, theft and damage- of your baggage, personal effects, passports and visas during your trip.$1,000 ($150 per day) Baggage Delay - Provides up to $1,000 for the purchase of necessary clothing and essentials if your luggage is delayed 24 hours or more.

$25,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment – Includes coverage if loss occurs within 180 days of an injury that occurred while on your AmaWaterways cruise.$100,000 Air Common Carrier Accidental Death & Dismemberment (Flight Guard) - Includes coverage if loss occurs within 180 days of an injury that occurred while flying.LiveTravel Emergency Assistance – your 24-hour virtual travel agency! A direct line to making last-minute, emergency, and after-hours travel changes - rebooking flights, hotel reservations, tracking lost luggage, and more! No more waiting in airport lines for missed connections, delayed, or cancelled flights!24-hour Medical and Worldwide Travel Assistance Included! A direct line to solving all your travel emergency needs is included 24-hours a day with this policy: emergency funds to cover unexpected medical expenses; emergency cash wire transfers; telephone interpretation services; emergency message relay to family and friends; travel document replacement assistance; Pre-trip safety & health information; medical referrals.Note: The pre-existing medical conditions exclusion is waived if you purchase the insurance within 24 hours of making your initial trip payment. (Only applicable to U.S. residents.)

this is only a brief description of the coverage(s) available. the Policy will contain reductions, limitations, exclusions and termination provisions. Insurance is underwritten by National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa., with its principal place of business in New york, Ny. Coverage may not be available in all states.travel insurance provided by travel Guard is only available to the residents of UsA and Canada. All Insurance premiums are nonrefundable.

Note: travel Guard provides a different travel insurance plan for Africa programs; call for details.

AmAWAterWAys Worry-free trAvel insurAnce Plus - only $50 more Per PersonOur Worry-Free Plan allows you to cancel your vacation for any reason and you will receive a future cruise credit, which is valid for 24 months from the day your cancellation was received. Ask your agent about more details.

IMPORTANT: Travel Insurance Plus offered by AMAWATERWAyS can only be purchased at the time of booking. Claims may be filed up to one year after the covered incident. Trip Cancellation & Interruption coverage provided by AmAWAterWAys will only cover penalties charged by AmAWAterWAys. Coverage does not include any additional?

Travel Insurance Plan - Only $335 Per PersOn

Part A: Travel Arrangement ProtectionCoverage Limits Per PersonAll benefits are subject to certain terms and conditions. Refer to your Description of Coverage for complete details on the coverages and exclusions of this plan. This plan can be purchased up until your final trip payment.The benefits below are provided by Travel Guard and administered by National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, PA.100% Trip Cost Trip Cancellation – Reimburses for forfeited, non-refundable, unused payments or deposits if you must cancel due to a covered reason.100% Trip Cost Trip Interruption – Reimburses expenses or lost deposits if you must interrupt your trip due to covered sickness, injury or death to you, your traveling companion or a member of your immediate family.$1,000 Missed Connection – Reimburses for additional transportation costs to rejoin the AmAWATeRwAys cruise if you missed a scheduled flight due to a covered reason.$1,500 Trip Delay – Reimburses for reasonable additional expenses if delayed due to a covered reason.$100,000 Medical Expense – Covers reasonable and customary medical expenses incurred within 365 days of the covered injury. Includes up to $1,000 for emergency dental treatment during the trip.$250,000 Emergency Evacuation and Repatriation of Remains – emergency evacuation to the nearest adequate medical facility.$3,000 Baggage and Personal Effects Loss - Reimburses for loss, theft and damage of your baggage, personal effects, passports and visas during your trip.$1,000 ($150 per day) Baggage Delay - Provides up to $1,000 for the purchase of necessary clothing and essentials if your luggage is delayed 24 hours or more.

$25,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment – Includes coverage if loss occurs within 180 days of an injury that occurred while on your Amawaterways cruise.$100,000 Air Common Carrier Accidental Death & Dismemberment (Flight Guard) - Includes coverage if loss occurs within 180 days of an injury that occurred while flying.LiveTravel Emergency Assistance – your 24-hour virtual travel agency! A direct line to making last-minute, emergency, and after-hours travel changes - rebooking flights, hotel reservations, tracking lost luggage, and more! No more waiting in airport lines for missed connections, delayed, or cancelled flights!24-hour Medical and Worldwide Travel Assistance Included! A direct line to solving all your travel emergency needs is included 24-hours a day with this policy: emergency funds to cover unexpected medical expenses; emergency cash wire transfers; Telephone interpretation services; emergency message relay to family and friends; Travel document replacement assistance; Pre-trip safety & health information; Medical referrals.Note: The pre-existing medical conditions exclusion is waived if you purchase the insurance within 24 hours of making your initial trip payment. (Only applicable to U.S. residents.)This is only a brief description of the coverage(s) available. The Policy will contain reductions, limitations, exclusions and termination provisions. Insurance is underwritten by National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa., with its principal place of business in New york, Ny. Coverage may not be available in all states.Travel insurance provided by Travel Guard is only available to the residents of UsA and Canada (except Quebec residents). All Insurance premiums are nonrefundable.Note: Travel Guard provides a different travel insurance plan for Africa programs; call for details.

aMaWaTerWays WOrry-Free Travel Insurance Plus - Only $60 MOre Per PersOnOur worry-Free Plan allows you to cancel your vacation for any reason and you will receive a future cruise credit, which is valid for 24 months from the day your cancellation was received. Ask your agent about more details. IMPORTANT: Travel Insurance Plus offered by AMAWATERWAyS can only be purchased at the time of booking. Claims may be filed up to one year after the covered incident. Trip Cancellation & Interruption coverage provided by AmAWATeRwAys will only cover penalties charged by AmAWATeRwAys. Coverage does not include any additional fees charged by the travel agent or group organizer.

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GENERAL INFORMATION AND TERMS & CONDITIONSParties: In these terms and conditions, “you” or “passenger” or “participant” refers to the person booking, purchasing or traveling on the cruise, and to individuals traveling as part of that person’s reservation. “We” or “us” or “AMA” refers to Amadeus Waterways, Inc., a California corporation. We offer the travel and enter into these terms and conditions with you pursuant to arrangements we have made with AmaWaterways, LLC, a California limited liability company (“AWL”). Reservation and Final Payment: To confirm a standard reservation, we require a deposit of $400 per person within 7 days of placing the reservation (3 days if departure is within 90 days). Final payment is due no later than 90 days before departure (due within one business day of making a reservation that is accepted less than 90 days before departure). Late or non-payment may result in reservation being cancelled. For travel to Africa, we require a deposit of $1200 per person within 7 days of placing the reservation (3 days if departure is within 90 days). For a promotional cruise and/or land vacation, special payment terms may be required, and will be stated when reservation is made. All payments shall be in U.S. Dollars, unless otherwise stated. Pricing: Brochure prices are in US dollars, per-person, based on double occupancy of a cabin, or standard hotel room, unless indicated otherwise. Single rates are available for the cruise-only, at a supplement of plus-50% of the brochure rate for standard rooms, plus-100% of the brochure rate for other rooms, such as deluxe rooms and suites. Single rates for land accommodations, are also available at a supplement. Single supplement for all Africa itineraries are at a supplement of plus-30%. Single supplement for custom or additional nights in Africa will be quoted by AmaWaterways at the time of booking. Please see individual itineraries for amount of supplement. Pricing accuracy is assured only at time of printing. If any of the cost factors increases, such as airfare, transfers, tours, travel insurance, port or dock charges, fuel, insurance, taxes, surcharges, currency exchange or other, we reserve the right to increase the cruise or cruise tour prices without notice.Airfares: AmaWaterways offers special airfare rates from many gateways in conjunction with all cruise programs; please call for complete details and availability. Intra-Asia airfare as offered in the Vietnam program and intra-Africa airfare as offered in the Africa programs are per person and include all fees, air taxes and air fuel surcharges as well as all other costs relating to these airfares. Prices Do Not Include: Published prices do not include vessel fuel surcharges; passport and visa fees; baggage fees; port charges, port taxes and fees; travel, health, accident or other insurance; vaccinations; laundry; additional food and beverages; optional excursions; gratuities or other items or services of a personal nature.Passport and Visas: A valid passport is required for each participant. Passports must be valid for at least six (6) months after the scheduled return date to the USA. For travel to Vietnam and Cambodia, we require a copy of your valid passport prior to or at final payment. If not received in this time, embarkation may be denied and cancellation penalties will apply. For travel to Africa, a valid passport with 8 open/non-stamped pages is required. At publication time, a visa is required for a US citizen to travel to Russia, Turkey, Vietnam, Cambodia, Kenya, Tanzania and Zimbabwe (as well as numerous other countries). A non-US citizen must consult appropriate consulates regarding visa and other document requirements. Obtaining required visas and any other required travel documentation, and assuring these are complete and correct in all ways, is the sole responsibility of each participant. We are not in a position to obtain or verify the accuracy or completeness of any participant’s visa or other required documentation and shall not be responsible or liable for delay or missed portion of any cruise or cruise tour or other problems resulting from the participant lacking the appropriate travel documentation. Tickets: Only after receipt of full payment, travel documents, including air tickets, will be sent by regular ground delivery within the continental U.S., about 3-4 weeks prior to departure. (Delay in full payment will delay delivery of travel documents). Expedited delivery may be possible for an additional charge of $25 or the full amount of expedited services, whichever is more.Air Tickets: Airline and flight schedules are determined based on flight and seat availability of contracted carriers. Air tickets are economy class, unless otherwise requested and additional charge for upgrade is paid, and are issued pursuant to the terms and conditions of the relevant airline(s). Business class may be available for purchase at time of booking; please ask your agent for details. Airlines require your name to appear on your airline ticket exactly as it appears on your passport. We shall not be responsible or liable for consequences of name on airline ticket and passport not matching exactly. An effort will be made to obtain direct flights; but these may not always be available. Available direct flights could be overlooked. Thus, air scheduling may involve connections and/or overnight travel. We shall not be responsible or liable for costs resulting from lost air ticket, delay, disruption or cancelled flight; lost baggage or a missed connection. A lost air ticket is solely the passenger’s responsibility to remedy with the airline, including but not limited to filing a Lost Ticket Application with the airline. Custom Air: Special requests may be made through our Custom Air desk for choice of preferred air carrier, flight schedule, and some deviations. Requests must be made at time of booking. Any added costs or expenses will be the participant’s responsibility.Changes: Air tickets that we issue have restrictions. For example, they cannot be reissued, transferred, or exchanged unless approved by the carrier and a fee may be charged by the carrier. A change or refund request must be made through us, but may not be possible. For example, some air tickets are non-refundable. An administrative fee of $50 per ticket may be charged by us, in addition to airline change and cancellation fees, charged according to the airline’s fee schedule. Limitation on Special Requests of Airline: As a courtesy, we may try to relay a request for particular airline seating or meal, frequent flyer miles, or other assistance to the particular airline. We have no authority to grant a request, which is up to the airline. Whether or not we

relay a request to an airline, you or your travel agent must always confirm directly with the airline regarding any such request. Baggage: Please check with the airline regarding their baggage allowance. Most airlines limit checked bags to either one or two pieces per person, and limit carry on baggage to one piece per person, in either case, with weight and size restrictions. There are strict luggage restrictions for African Sunsets and Golden Trails of Africa participants; each itinerary requires guests to travel with soft-sided luggage (i.e. duffel bag) for intra-Africa small plane flights. Flights are limited to a maximum 20 kg or 44lbs, including hand luggage. Custom packages may also have luggage restrictions, please consult your travel agent or AmaWaterways. We shall not be responsible or liable for costs or consequences of participant exceeding the airline’s baggage restrictions, or for loss, theft, damage or delay to participant’s baggage. We encourage you to purchase a travel protection plan that also includes coverage for baggage. Transfers: A passenger purchasing transatlantic air through us may qualify for a complimentary group transfer on a scheduled arrival between the airport and the ship or hotel, and on a scheduled departure between the hotel or the ship and airport. The transfer may involve some waiting time. A passenger making his or her own air arrangements will be solely responsible for required transfers. Individual transfers can be purchased. Please ask your agent for details. Child Policy: All guests under the age of 18 are to be in a cabin with an adult, and must remain supervised at all times, and their safety is the responsibility of the accompanying adult(s). Children under the age of 11 may share a cabin with 2 adults provided that the child must be able to share the bed with the adults – no additional bed will be provided. The cruise fare for the child under 11 will be 25% of lowest cabin category price. Please be aware that cabins with French Balconies/Full Balconies may be unsafe for small children if left unsupervised. Children under the age of 4 are not allowed, and children 4-7 years old are not recommended. For Africa, due to safety precautions, there is a minimum age limit of 12 years old, unless otherwise agreed upon by AmaWateways. AmaWaterways does not provide child-specific programs or child-minding facilities. Cancellation Charges: In the unfortunate event a participant must cancel travel, notice to us must be via email, which must include a return receipt and read notation, or other writing stating clearly and correctly each passenger’s name, ship name, start and end date of the cruise and a brief statement of the reason for cancellation. Other forms of notice are not sufficient. If already issued, unused air tickets must be physically returned to us before they can be cancelled. Cancellation date is the date we receive the written cancellation notice and unused tickets. A name change or substitution of participant is also treated as a cancellation in that all cancellation charges apply. Cancellation charges are per-person, based on the cancellation date, as follows: (i) more than 120 days before departure: $200 loss of deposit (Africa bookings are $600 loss of deposit); (ii) 120-90 days before departure: $400 loss of deposit (Africa bookings are $1200 loss of deposit); (iii) 89-60 days before departure: 35% of cruise or cruise tour price; (iv) 59-30 days before departure: 50% of cruise or cruise tour price; (v) 29-07 days before departure: 80% of cruise or cruise tour price; (vi) 6 days or less before departure: 100% of cruise or cruise tour price. For travCancellation charges also apply to additional charges for upgrades, transfers and other pre-purchased services. Protection plan premiums are non-refundable. Additional cancellation fees apply for air tickets. After travel begins, there is no refund for unused services, or unused portions of cruise or cruise/tour. TRAVEL PROTECTION PLANS: TO REDUCE OR MANAGE YOUR RISKS OF FINANCIAL LOSS AND OTHER LOSS ARISING FROM CANCELLATION OR DELAY OF TRAVEL, INJURY, DEATH, LOSS OF OR INJURY TO PROPERTY, AND OTHER RISKS, YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO OBTAIN YOUR OWN TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN, TRAVEL INSURANCE, ACCIDENT, LIFE, HEALTH, MEDICAL AND OTHER FORMS OF INSURANCE. We offer a travel protection plan issued by Travel Guard, an independent provider of travel protection plans. They are not affiliated with us, and we disclaim any responsibility for them or their plan. Other forms of travel protection are also available. Ask your agent for information.GENERAL PROVISIONSCruise and Cruise Tour Itineraries: We seek to provide services as published or stated in the final documents. But deviations to planned cruise, cruise tour itinerary or any other aspects of the travel may occur. If conditions make cruise routes unsafe for navigation or in other respects, or raise sufficient doubt about safety, we reserve the right to modify or provide alternate services. These may include, but are not limited to, providing accommodation on the docked ship and/or substituting ground arrangements. An effort will be made to try to arrange elements of the cruise and cruise tour similar to those originally planned. But the level of similarity may vary. Such changes will not entitle you to any credit or a refund. Cruise, cruise tour routes, and all other aspects of the cruise and travel are subject to change with or without notice.Accommodations: We will seek to use hotels listed (if any) in this brochure. Changes may be necessary; therefore use of such hotels is not assured. An effort will be made to substitute similar hotels. The level of similarity may vary. Standard policy for hotels in Europe is to have rooms available for check-in no earlier than 3:00 p.m.Personal Changes: Personal deviation from itinerary in the brochure for a packaged land program or other reason will not entitle participant to any reduction in charge. Participant will bear a full charge for any unused long haul transfer(s). Cancellation: We reserve the right to cancel, change or postpone any departure date and itinerary. For complete cancellation of a cruise or cruise tour, we will refund monies paid for the cruise or cruise/tour, to a participant who has not previously cancelled. Disabled Participants: Notice: Handicapped facilities are not available on board or in many places visited on our cruises and cruise tours. And the passenger cannot rely on such facilities being available unless specifically confirmed in advance of departure. If you (participant) have a disability and reasonable accommodation may enable you to use the services, please let us know how you believe we can help. Participant must inform us in writing, at

or immediately after making the reservation, but in any event as early as possible, of any mobility impairment or other condition, whether physical, emotional or mental, which may require accommodation or use of an assistive device during the travel. If the impairment or condition first arises after making the reservation, participant must inform us in writing as early as possible. We may consider, and may confer with participant, the cruise operator, airlines, hotels and other service providers regarding possible accommodations. A reasonable effort will be made to accommodate special needs, but we are not responsible for denial of service by carriers, hotels, or other independent suppliers. A participant, who, due to impairment, is not self-sufficient, may be required to travel with a companion who shall take responsibility for assistance needed during the travel and in case of emergency. An individual with a disability that would result in a direct threat to the health and safety of others or to that individual may be excluded, if it is determined there is a significant risk that cannot be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by reasonable accommodations, policies, practices, procedures assistive devices or services. If participant fails to timely inform us of any impairment or condition, and it is determined based on information that participant should have provided, that participation poses a safety risk to participant or direct health or safety threat to others, participant may be excluded from parts or all of the travel. We shall have no liability to participant relating to any condition, treatment, failure to inform us of an impairment, or resulting exclusion. Pregnancy: For the safety of parent and child, and depending on various circumstances, passengers who are at an advanced stage of pregnancy (after 5 months) may be subject to restrictions or exclusion concerning their ability to travel and/or board a ship. Please inform us immediately, so we can assess your personal circumstances and possible accommodation.Medical: Medical doctors are not available on any vessel outside Russia. Availability of medical doctors on vessels in Russia is not assured. If other medical services are required, efforts to contact local medical providers will be made. A participant requiring such assistance is solely responsible for all related charges. We will not be responsible or liable for sufficiency of effort to reach medical providers, unavailability, delay, quality or other aspect of any such services. Participant is encouraged at time of booking and well before departure, to review participant’s health and medical conditions and insurance and consult participant’s health care and insurance providers regarding needs and scope of coverage for any incident or need occurring during travel, and to obtain supplemental health and medical insurance for the travel. Inoculations and Medical Preparation: All passengers traveling on the Golden Trails of Africa itinerary will require Yellow Fever vaccination. AmaWaterways strongly recommends that all passengers take Malaria pills for travel to Africa. Please contact your personal physician or local health department prior to travel for further detailed information and recommended precautionary measures. Smoking: Smoking is permitted only on the ship’s Sun Deck, and is not permitted elsewhere.Diet: Special dietary requests must be provided to us at time of reservation. An effort will be made to inquire about meeting the request. But we cannot assure the request can be accommodated.Disclaimer of Responsibility: Our arrangements are with AWL, and they arrange with others for services described in this brochure. Transport on river cruise ships (“ships”) or other forms of transport (“transport”) is provided by third party owners, operators and charterers (“supplier(s)”). Suppliers are separate entities and are deemed not to be principals, agents, employees or partners of us or AWL. We and AWL do not own or operate any ship or transport service. Accordingly, FOR US AND AWL WE DISCLAIM RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY FOR, AND PARTICIPANT WAIVES, RELEASES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THERE SHALL NOT BE ANY CLAIM OR RECOURSE AGAINST US OR AWL FOR OR AS A CONSEQUENCE OF: BREACH OF DUTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENT OR WILLFUL OR INTENTIONAL ACT, FAILURE TO ACT OR OMISSION BY ANY SUPPLIER. Supplier and participant obligations and liabilities are subject in each case to terms and conditions of each supplier’s contract of carriage or other supplier terms and conditions, and any and all applicable government laws and regulations and international conventions that apply, including, but not limited to choice of law, jurisdiction of disputes and limitations of liability and limitations on timing of claims. PARTICIPANT AGREES THAT WE AND AWL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE, LOSS (INCLUDING PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, AND LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY) OR EXPENSE OCCASIONED BY ANY ACT OR OMISSION OF ANY SUPPLIER PROVIDING SERVICES, OR ANY PROVIDER OF A TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN, OR INSURER, OR OF ANY OTHER PERSON. If the services of a supplier cannot be delivered or there are changes in any planned service for any reason beyond our control, we will make an effort to arrange similar services. Any resulting additional expenses will be participant’s responsibility.Limitation of Liability: REGARDLESS OF ANY OTHER PROVISIONS IN THIS BROCHURE, OUR AND AWL’S LIABILITY FOR BREACH, DAMAGE, LOSS, PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, AND/OR LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, OR OTHER LOSS, INJURY OR DAMAGE, ALSO INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ECONOMIC DAMAGES, EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, MENTAL SUFFERING AND/OR PHYSICAL OR PSYCHOLOGIC INJURY, WHETHER OCCURRING BEFORE THE START OF TRAVEL, AFTER TRAVEL HAS BEGUN, AFTER COMPLETION OF THE TRAVEL, OR MULTIPLE TIME PERIODS, AND REGARDLESS OF WHETHER DUE TO ACCIDENTAL OR WILLFUL OR INTENTIONAL ACT OR OMISSION OF ANY PERSON OR ENTITY, OR OTHER CAUSE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID TO US FOR THE TRAVEL.Agreement: Forum and Jurisdiction for Legal Action: Payment of deposit and/or issuance of final documents shall be deemed consent by participant to these terms and conditions. These terms are deemed to be made, accepted and entered into in Los Angeles County, California. These terms and the rights and obligations of the parties, and any legal or equitable action concerning the interpretation, enforcement, or claimed breach of any term, obligation, or duty as contained or related to these provisions or arising from these terms and conditions, shall be interpreted, construed and governed by the internal laws of California with jurisdiction over such claims to be exclusively in the United States District Court for the Central District of California and/or the Superior Court of the State of California in and for the County of Los

Angeles, California, U.S.A. to the exclusion of the courts of any other country, state, city, county or locale. You agree to consent to jurisdiction and waive any objection that may be available to any such action or proceeding being brought in such courts. You and we waive the right to a jury trial. Time Limit for Notice of Claims and Filing Legal Action: The parties agree that any notice of claim against us of any nature whatsoever which is connected to, related to or arising from these terms and conditions must be received by us in writing within thirty (30) days after the date of completion of the cruise or cruise tour. No lawsuit may be maintained against us unless the lawsuit is commenced no later than six (6) months after the date of completion of the cruise or cruise tour, and valid service of the lawsuit on us is made within thirty (30) days after commencement of the lawsuit. Acceptance of These Terms: You acknowledge and agree that we accept your booking subject to the condition that you accept these terms and conditions. These terms and conditions remain in effect until replaced in writing. Any new or reissued terms and conditions are deemed to replace all prior versions. No person, other than an authorized representative of us is authorized to vary, add or waive any term or condition in this brochure. To be effective, any variance, addition or waiver must be in writing, signed by our authorized officer. Passenger Contract: All ship transport is provided according to terms and conditions of the Passenger Ticket Contract included in the final documentation and available for review at the following website: www.AmaWaterways.com. The Passenger Ticket Contract is between passenger and AmaWaterways Gmbh, an entity organized under the laws of Switzerland, which owns, operates and/or charters the ship, is governed by laws of Switzerland, and establishes limits of liability, limits on claims, and time limits for making claims, as well as other restrictions, limits and disclaimers. It incorporates provisions and limitations under the Athens Convention Relating to the Carriage of Passengers and Their Luggage by Sea, 1974, and the Protocol to the Convention Relating to the Carriage of Passengers and Their Luggage by Sea, 1976, the International Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims, 1976, and the Strasbourg Convention on the Limitation of Liability of Owners of Inland Navigation Vessels, 1988. Venue for litigation of any disputes under the Passenger Ticket Contract is exclusively in the courts of Basel, Switzerland. Interpretation: Headings in these terms are only for convenient reference and shall not be used to interpret, construe, define or limit any provision. Whenever logical in the context, references to the singular shall include the plural, and vice-versa. You acknowledge the travel contemplated by these terms is voluntary; you are not obligated to purchase services from us or any particular provider, or at all, and thus you are not obligated or forced to enter into or accept these terms. These terms were developed to achieve a delicate balance and exchange of rights, remedies, limitations, exclusions, risks and risk management and economics between you and us; and the balance provides substantial benefits to you, which we could not offer at the attractive price(s) offered, but for that delicate balance. Absent that balance, prices would be much higher and services would be reduced. Accordingly, the provisions of these terms shall be interpreted and construed according to their fair meanings and not strictly for or against any person or entity. If any provision of these terms is found by a court having jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason(s), such provision shall be deemed to be severed and of no force and effect and all remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.California Seller of Travel Law: We are registered with the California Attorney General, California Seller of Travel Program as Amadeus Waterways, Inc., registration number CST 2065452-40. Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California.Upon cancellation of the transportation or travel services, where you are not at fault and did not cancel in violation of any terms and conditions previously clearly and conspicuously disclosed and agreed to by you, all sums you paid us for services not provided will be promptly paid to you, unless you advise us in writing, after cancellation. This provision does not apply where we remitted the payment to another registered wholesale seller of travel or carrier, without obtaining a refund, and where the wholesaler or provider defaults in providing the agreed transportation or service. In this situation, we must provide you a written statement accompanied by bank records establishing the disbursement of the payment, and if disbursed to a wholesale seller of travel, proof of current registration of that wholesaler.This transaction is covered by the California Travel Consumer Restitution Fund (TCRF) if we were registered and participating in TCRF at the time of sale and you are located in California at the time of payment. Eligible passengers may file a claim with TCRF if the passenger is owed a refund of more than $50 for transportation or travel services which we failed to forward to a proper provider or such money was not refunded to you when required. The maximum amount which may be paid by the TCRF to any one passenger is the total amount paid on behalf of the passenger to the seller of travel, not to exceed $15,000. You must file a TCRF claim within one year after the scheduled completion date of travel. A claim must include sufficient documentation to prove your claim and a $35 processing fee. A claimant must agree to waive (and by filing a claim with TCRF you do waive) any right to other civil remedies against us for matters arising out of a sale for which you file a TCRF claim. You may request a claim form by writing to: Travel Consumer Restitution Corporation; PO Box 6001 Larkspur, CA 94977-6001; or by visiting TCRC’s website at: ww.tcreinfo.org.For those who purchase travel from outside of California, this transaction is not covered by the California Travel Consumer Restitution Fund.

For those who purchase travel from outside of California, this transaction is not covered by the California Travel Consumer Restitution Fund.

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