GN Voyages Cruise Brochure 2015

GN Voyages

Rail • Air • River • Sea

2015

Cruises

Dear ‘voyager’

I am delighted to present you this uniqueselection of escorted cruises. From the CorinthCanal to the Danube, we will take you to must seedestinations in comfort and style on small andfriendly ships.

Did you notice GN Voyages on the front cover?This is a new addition to GN Holidays’ portfolio,

introduced to distinguish our Escorted Holidays & Cruises from our UKholiday programme. This is purely a ‘cosmetic’ enhancement, anybookings you make will still be with GN Holidays and fully protected byour ABTA and ATOL bond.We’ve been in business since 1997, so you can rest assured our holidayscome with plenty of experience and know how. We are passionateabout what we do and we believe in quality, personal service and valuefor money.

You’re in safe hands too, as all our holidays are fully bonded andprotected against financial loss, so you can book with confidence thatyour money is safe. Not all holiday companies can provide thisguarantee, but we are pleased to say that peace of mind is part of thepackage at GN Holidays with every aspect of your holiday managed byus - something you don’t get with D.I.Y travel.

With our Rail Holidays the journey is as important as the finaldestination, an experience to satisfy your spirit of adventure, withoutchallenging your survival skills. If you’re not content with just lazingaround the pool or hiding away for a quiet read this selection ofholidays is definitely for you. Stunning scenery, history, culture, fun andlasting memories are the order of the day - albeit at a relaxed pace withall the organising and arrangements taken care of by us and yourexperienced Tour Manager.

We look forward to welcoming you on board.

Perry MahoneyGN Holidays & GN VoyagesFounder & Managing Director

All prices are per person and based on 2 persons sharing the included accommodation,single accommodation available for a supplement, and were correct at time of printing. Allholidays are organised and operated by GN Holidays/GN Voyages, 3 Station Approach,

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Rail Travel with GN Voyages

EUROSTAR & EUROPEAN TRAINS

From London

St Pancras,

Eurostar

takes as little

as 1 hour 40 minutes to Lille and

around 2 hours 15 minutes to

Brussels and Paris. At these cities we

connect with the European rail

network including the TGV for

southern France, Thalys & Intercity

for northern Europe, and the Thello

sleeper train for Italy. Plenty of time

is allowed to ensure onward trains

are boarded comfortably and at a

relaxed pace, or an overnight stay en

route may be included for your

comfort and enjoyment.

On board the Eurostar you will have

a reserved, semi-reclining aircraft-

style seat. You’ll also find a buffet car

serving hot & cold beverages and

snacks. Sterling, Euros and cards

accepted. You can eat and drink in

the bar area (standing space only) or

take your purchases back to your

seat. You can also take your own

food and drink on board.

European trains are modern and

comfortable with a range of facilities

depending on route and

destinations.

TRAVEL & LUGGAGEThere are no actual luggage weightrestrictions imposed by the railcompanies. However, for yourcomfort and convenience werecommend you limit your luggageto the following: ONE mainsuitcase/holdall with built in WHEELSweighing no more than 15 to 20kgsper person - Plus ONE small shoulderbag/holdall per person. Restrictingthe bulk of your luggage tomanageable sizes will make thejourney more enjoyable.

You will need to move all your ownbags on and off trains and betweenplatforms and transfer vehicles. Ourtour manager will be unable toprovide physical assistance withluggage.

On TGV trains, you may be allocatedseats on the the upper floor, whichmeans you would have to carry yourbags upstairs.

Many train stations and platforms arebig and long, sometimes with stairsor escalators. Some stations have lifts,but using them can involve a longerwalk, so be prepared for this whenwalking with your luggage.

CHAMPAGNE CHECK-IN (ST PANCRAS ONLY)The grandeur of St Pancras’ famous Champagne Bar is the perfectplace to begin your holiday with a glass of bubbly, or alternativenon-alcoholic beverage - included in selected holidays in this

brochure - see the itinerary.

ST PANCRAS DEPARTURESDeparture times range from earlymorning to mid afternoon (see

itinerary), with check-in closing at least1 hour before the train departs - exacttimes confirmed to us 8 weeks beforetravel. Champagne check-in opens 2

hours before departure. Please bear thisin mind when planning your journey to

St Pancras.

ST PANCRAS PRE & POSTDEPARTURE HOTELS

For your comfort and conveniencewe can arrange overnight hotelsnear St Pancras station before andafter your holiday. Hotels rangefrom 2 to 4 star. Please call for

availability and prices.

EBBSFLEET DEPARTURES

Selected departures can also be joinedat Ebbsfleet (see itineraries). Note: Dueto timetable restrictions, on somedepartures you may need to travelunescorted on Eurostar before joiningthe escorted main group in Lille, Parisor Brussels. The inbound Eurostar mayalso be unescorted. A supplement mayalso apply to these departures.

IMPORTANT Please Help us to Help YouIn our experience, clients who discuss with us their concerns over mobilitylimitations and/or health issues (including visibility, hearing etc) whenbooking, are far more satisfied with the level of service we provide andenjoy a more relaxed and fun holiday, compared to those who attempt tocope without the benefit of our expert advice.

We must stress that in our experience these holidays are not suitable forusers of mobility scooters, wheelchairs or walking aids (frames, sticks, etc).

Flight optionsalso available

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Dutch BulbJelds & Amsterdam River Cruise RAIL/FLY-CRUISE

Keukenhof Gardens Volendam

DATES - CODE

2015 - 24 April - Tour BF4

DEPOSIT: £150pp

INCLUDED:

• Escorted throughout

• Return rail travel from London StPancras (from Ebbsfleet on request)to Amsterdam OR return flights withluggage - see below

• 4-night full-board cruise on the MVPrinses Christina sharing a twin bedoutside cabin on Cabin Deck -upgrades available

• Welcome cocktail on arrival • Cup ofcoffee/tea each morning &afternoon • Captain’s dinner

• Excursion to Keukenhof Gardens

• Transfers in Amsterdam on arrivaland departure days

OPTIONS:• Pre/post departure overnight hotelnear London St Pancras - 2 to 4-staroptions - call for availability andprices

5 Days from £549pp

A visit to Holland in springtime is amesmerising feast for the senses as thegardens and fields are full to burstingwith tulips, daffodils and hyacinths allcomplemented with spring floweringshrubs and plants. The surroundingcountry offers many an opportunity tovisit some of the more unusual sights,including working windmills that giveyou a picture of what life must havebeen like 100 years ago. Visits will alsobe made to Volendam, as well as Hoorn– a buzzing historic city in a uniquewaterside location.

Amsterdam continues to enthral visitorswith its maze of canals and waterways.Some of the canal-side houses showhow rich merchants once lived inopulent properties. The city has thehighest museum density in the worldand is home to cultural highlights, suchas the Van Gogh Museum, Anne FrankHouse, Hermitage Amsterdam and theRijksmuseum with Rembrandt’s world-famous Nightwatch.

Itinerary:

Day1: UK to Amsterdam

Depart London St Pancras (Ebbsfleet onrequest) in the morning by Eurostar toBrussels. Here we change platforms andboard the Thalys train to Amsterdam.On arrival we transfer to our ship, theMV Prinses Christina, with time to settlein before dinner.

Alternatively, travel to and fromAmsterdam by air from regional UKairports – see flight information andoptions.

Day 2: Amsterdam & Volendam

After breakfast you will be able toexplore the locality or take the optionalcanal cruise.

We return to the ship for lunch and sailto Volendam. Unadulterated Dutchculture is Volendam's most celebratedclaim to fame. Since the late 1800s,tourists have been romanced by thisfishermen's town on the Zuiderzee thatseems to be frozen in time. With itspreserved folk culture, Volendamcontinues to be a feast for the senses,from its picturesque houses andwaterfront to its residents who dress upin their traditional costume, whichincludes the iconic women's accessoryof a pointed white bonnet, for specialoccasions - a practice which some oldertownspeople continue on a daily basis.

Day 3: Hoorn

Early morning we depart Volendam forthe short cruise to Hoorn in the north ofHolland, a buzzing historic city with itsunique waterside location. Hoorn’satmospheric, diverse shopping centreattracts thousands of visitors each year.It’s a great place for special shopping.Small, intimate boutiques, stylish homeand interior shops, unusual gift shops,

markets, unique art and plenty of lovelyshops selling antiques and curiosities.

Day 4: Keukenhof & Amsterdam

After breakfast we join the coach for theincluded excursion to Keukenhofdeparting from Hoorn and returning toAmsterdam. Lunch is not included onthis excursion. These world famousgardens are where more than 7 milliontulips, daffodils and hyacinths fill over32 hectares with colour and fragrance.You can even sail around Keukenhofthrough the bulbfields in so-called‘whisper boats’ (not included). Theseboats are powered by electric engines,are environmentally friendly and arealmost silent as they sail through thebeautiful Dutch landscape. For thosewho do not wish to join the excursion toKeukenhof you may remain on boardand relax on the cruise to Amsterdam.

We rejoin the ship in Amsterdam for ourlast dinner on board.

Day 5: Amsterdam to UK

After breakfast we disembark the shipand transfer to Amsterdam Centralstation where we take a morningdeparture to Brussels Midi. Here weconnect with Eurostar to London(Ebbsfleet on request) where we expectto arrive late afternoon. Alternatively,transfer to the airport for a return flightto the UK - see flight information andoptions.

OPTIONAL EXCURSION:

• Amsterdam canal cruise: 12 eurospayable locally

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The MV Prinses Christina The lounge

Twin cabin BarBar

MV PRINSES CHRISTINA Deck Plan & Cabin prices

Deck Price ppCabin Deck Standard (LSTD) £549Main Deck Standard (MSTD) £649Main Deck De-Luxe (MDEL) £699Promenade Deck Standard (PRSTD) £749Promenade Deck De-Luxe (PRDEL) £799

FLIGHT INFORMATION & OPTIONS

Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester,Birmingham, Newcastle,Southend, Stansted, Bristol,Liverpool, Edinburgh• Flights are possible from these airportswith a choice of airline, outbound andinbound time combinations to suit yourpreference. All are subject to availabilityat time of booking and some may havea supplement.• Flight time around 60 mins each way• Flights include 1 checked in bag(usually no more than 20kgs) and 1carry on bag per person - weight & sizeof each subject to airline restrictions.• Please call us on 01895 83 33 33 todiscuss your Aight requirements.

Call 01895 83 33 33 09.00 to 17.30hrs Monday to Friday - 09.30 to 12.30hrs Saturdays • Email: [email protected] 3

Rhine & Moselle River Cruise RAIL/FLY-CRUISE

The Rhine Gorge

DATE - CODE

2015 - 31 May - Tour RH528 June - Tour RH6

DEPOSIT: £200pp

INCLUDED: • Escorted throughout

• Return rail travel from London StPancras (from Ebbsfleet on request)to Cologne OR return flights withluggage - see below

• 7-night full-board cruise on the MVPrinses Christina sharing a twin bedoutside cabin on Cabin Deck -upgrades available

• Welcome cocktail on arrival • Cup ofcoffee/tea each morning &afternoon • Captain’s dinner

• Transfers in Cologne on arrival anddeparture days

OPTIONS:• Pre/post departure overnight hotelnear London St Pancras - 2 to 4-staroptions - call for availability andprices

8 Days from £699pp

Come with us on a relaxing river cruise onthe majestic Rhine and beautiful Mosellerivers in southern Germany. Relax onboard the MV Prinses Christina as sheglides silkily past romantic hilltop castles,picturesque vineyards and historicriverside towns. To join the ship, we travel by train fromLondon St Pancras (from Ebbsfleet onrequest) to Cologne, via Brussels - with justone train change. Alternatively, fly toCologne from a choice of UK airports - seeflight info panel.In Cologne we have a short transfer bycoach to the MV Prinses Christina. Onboard ship it is easy to relax and unwindwhile some of Germany’s most historicand romantic scenery slips quietly by.There will be time for your ownsightseeing ashore too, as each day thecruise ship will moor at a different “port”.Accommodation is in comfortable outsidetwin cabins with breakfast lunch anddinner each day included as well asmorning coffee and afternoon tea.Itinerary:Day 1: UK to CologneDepart London St Pancras (Ebbsfleet onrequest) mid-morning by Eurostar toBrussels. Here, we change platforms totake the ICE/Intercity train to Cologne.Transfer to our cruise ship, the MV PrinsesChristina, with time to settle in beforedinner. Alternatively, travel to and fromCologne by air from regional UK airports –

see flight information andoptions.Day 2: AndernachWe begin our cruise to thequintessential Rhine town ofAndernach. A quiet countrytown with winding streetsand historic architecture,Andernach is truly a place to

relax - far from the madding crowd. Day 3: CochemWe depart Andernach before breakfastand cruise towards Cochem where wearrive early afternoon. Cochem, known asthe ‘Pearl of the Moselle’, is a sight not tobe missed. Its narrow streets and alleysand the lovingly restored half-timberedhouses, historic market place andmedieval town gates are all well preservedand well worth seeing.Day 4: BoppardDepart Cochem during breakfast andcruise to Boppard. Sit back and enjoy theviews as you pass some superb scenicbeauty. There is so much to see includingcastles and stately homes, churches andmonasteries, gardens and parks. Thetown’s treasures include romantic squaresand small lanes in the old town as well asthe Rhine Allee, filled with trees andflowers. Day 5: RüdesheimDepart Boppard and cruise through theRhine Gorge to Rüdesheim, passing hill-top castles, picturesque towns, vine-cladslopes and the famous Lorelei Rock. Wemoor in Rüdesheim for the night. Afterdinner, why not join our optionalsightseeing tour by little road train,including a visit to Siegfried’s MechanicalMusic Museum?Day 6: KoblenzThis morning we continue to Koblenzwhere we arrive early afternoon. You will

be free to explore on your own;alternatively you can join the two optionalexcursions. Koblenz Cable car &Ehrenbrietstein Fortress - the cable cartakes you high over the Rhine to theEhrenbrietstein Fortress mountain station.The ride over the Rhine surely is amongthe greatest attractions in the area. Enjoyspectacular views and discover thewonderfully designed landscape gardenon the fortress plateau. Our secondoptional tour will include a visit to the cityby night with a tasting of the local wines.Day 7: Konigswinter & CologneDuring breakfast we cruise toKonigswinter where we stop for a shortvisit. Situated at the foot of theDrachenfels Mountain, it is set betweenthe Rhine Valley and Siebengebirge -“Seven Hills”. During the afternoon wecontinue to Cologne for our eveningfarewell dinner and party on board.Day 8: Cologne to UKAfter breakfast we disembark and transferto Cologne station to take a mid-morningtrain to Brussels. On arrival we change tothe Eurostar to return to London StPancras (Ebbsfleet on request) arrivingduring the afternoon. Or transfer toCologne/Bonn Airport to join a returnflight to the UK.

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:• Andernach: Excursion by coach throughthe beautiful Ahr Valley £26• Cochem: Evening excursion wine-tastingHieronimi Cochem £19• Boppard: Chairlift to Gedeon’s corner £9• Rüdesheim: Excursion after dinner by mini-train through the vineyards and to theSiegfried Musical Museum £19• Koblenz Cable car & EhrenbrietsteinFortress £19• Koblenz by night & wine tasting £19• Cologne: Afternoon mini-train excursion tothe famous Chocolate Museum £16Note: Depending on ship’s mooring, it may bepossible to walk to the museum .......................................................................................... Special pre-book package price £99Saving per person £29

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The Koblenz Cable Car

MV PRINSES CHRISTINA Deck Plan & Cabin prices

Deck Price ppCabin Deck Standard (LSTD) £699Main Deck Standard (MSTD) £749Main Deck De-Luxe (MDEL) £799Promenade Deck Standard (PRSTD) £899Promenade Deck De-Luxe (PRDEL) £949


HeathrowGatwickStanstedEdinburgh

• Flights include 1checked in bag(usually no morethan 20kgs) and 1carry on bag perperson - weight andsize of each subjectto airline restrictions.• Please call us on01895 83 33 33 todiscuss your Aightrequirements.

• Flights arepossible fromthese airportswith a choice ofairline,outbound andinbound timecombinations tosuit yourpreference. Allare subject toavailability attime of bookingand some mayhave asupplement.• Flight timearound 60-90mins each way

The MV Prinses Christina The lounge

Twin cabin BarBar


Grand Danube 4-star River Cruise FLY-CRUISE

Budapest

The MS Serenity

DATES - PRICES - CODES

201521 June from £1199pp Tour DC6

12 July from £1199pp Tour DC7-3

14 Sept from £1199pp Tour DC9-1

DEPOSIT: £250pp

INCLUDED: • Escorted throughout abroad

• Return flights to Munich from a choiceof UK airports including 1 checked-inbag - see below (supp’t may apply)

• Overnight hotel B&B in Germany

• 7-night cruise on the MS Serenitysharing a twin bed main deck standardcabin – upgrades available

• Full-board starting with dinner onembarkation and ending with breakfaston day 9: hot & cold buLet breakfast,buLet & à la carte lunches, à la carte4-course dinners plus tea and coLeewith all meals

• Welcome & farewell dinner – 5 courses

• Afternoon tea/coLee & pastries

• Midnight snacks

• Live music, activities & themedevenings on board

• Transfers outbound and return

9 Days from £1199pp

A Middle Deck cabin

MS Serenity Deck Plan

Join us for a majestic cruise on the famousBlue Danube. With a tremendous variety ofscenery, historic cities, romantic towns,superb architecture and cultural jewels,Europe’s second longest river offers anincomparable river cruising experience.Ports of call include magnificent Vienna andBudapest, with overnight stops at each. Itinerary:Day 1: Flight to MunichJoin your chosen flight to Munich then ashort transfer to our overnight hotel inMunich or near the airport.Note: Munich airport is around 24 milesfrom the city centre.Day 2: Embarkation in PassauDuring the morning we transfer by coach toPassau, one of Bavaria’s most importanttourist destinations, with free time toexplore and obtain lunch. Known as theDreiflüssestadt (City of Three Rivers), Passauis the confluence of the Danube, the Inn andthe Ilz rivers. The town has a medievalcentre complete with the Cathedral of StStephan, home to Europe’s largest pipeorgan. Serenity embarkation willcommence mid-afternoon.Day 3: Melk - Vienna This morning we arrive in the small town ofMelk which lies in the beautiful WachauValley. Here you can join our optionalexcursion visiting the Benedictine Abbey.This is one of the most famous monastichouses in Austria which has been occupiedby monks for over 900 years. You can relaxon board for the remainder of the day as wecruise to Vienna for an overnight stop.Day 4: Vienna We spend a full day experiencing thedelights of Vienna. Grand palaces, baroquecastles, magnificent squares and grand

monuments are just some of the keyfeatures of this beautiful city, which is aUNESCO World Heritage Site. In themorning you can join our optional City Tourand in the afternoon we have an optionalexcursion to Schönbrunn Palace, whichtakes you on a journey through time as weexplore some of the 1441 rooms. In the earlyevening we cast off and cruise towardsBudapest.Day 5: Budapest Today we have a full day in Budapest, one ofthe most beautiful cities in the world. Hereyou can explore both sides of Hungary’scapital – traditional ‘Buda’ and the morecosmopolitan ‘Pest’. Start the day by joiningour optional city tour to introduce you tothe highlights and help get your bearings inthe city known as the Pearl of the Danube.In the evening you can join our optionalexcursion to experience Budapest by Nightwith a traditional folklore show.Day 6: Budapest This morning you can enjoy your time inBudapest or join our optional excursionwhich takes you through the sweepingplains of Hungary to Lajosmizse. Here wevisit a traditional stud farm and enjoy a tourof the grounds in a horse drawn carriage,before watching a spectacular live PusztaHorse Show. In the afternoon we set sail andcruise towards Bratislava.Day 7: Bratislava We reach Bratislava in the early morning.This historic city is dominated by its castleand unique suspension bridge. Join ouroptional walking tour to take in the sights ofthis Slovakian capital City Tour andexperience its rich culture. In the mid-afternoon we set sail and cruise towardsDürnstein.

Day 8: Dürnstein The town of Dürnstein is crowned by theruins of the castle that once imprisonedRichard the Lionheart. Join our optionalwalking tour which takes you around thecobbled streets to admire the prettycourtyards and buildings, before stoppingat one of the Wachau Valley’s renownedwine cellars to enjoy some wine tasting.From here you have a lovely view of thecastle ruins. Then a train takes you to a winetasting, where you will taste three typical,delicious wines of the Wachau region. In theafternoon the ship will continue for anovernight cruise to Passau. Day 9: Disembarkation PassauAfter breakfast it is time to disembark inPassau and transfer to Munich Airportarriving mid to late morning.

EXCURSIONS:• Melk Abbey £21• Vienna City Tour £21• Schonbrunn Palace £20• Budapest City Tour £21• Budapest by Night £23• Puszta Horse Show £32• Bratislava Guided Tour £19• Durnstein Tour & Wine Tasting £26Special Pre-Book package price £140Saving per person £43

The MS SerenityA comfortable and modern river cruise vessel- built in the Netherlands in 2006 - with acapacity of 190 passengers. The ship isspacious enough for modern comfort yetsmall enough to have a cosy atmosphere witha lounge/bar, panoramic restaurant, sun deck,attractive bar on the ship’s stern, a small shop,a lift servicing all decks and 95 passengercabins.


Heathrow

Gatwick

Stansted

Birmingham

Manchester

Edinburgh• Flights include 1 checked in bag(usually no more than 20kgs) and 1 carryon bag per person - exact weight andsize of each subject to airline restrictions.• Flight time around 2 hours each way -departure and return times will vary de-pending on the route.• Please call us on 01895 83 33 33 todiscuss your =ight requirements.

• Flights are possiblefrom these airportswith a choice ofairline and severaloutbound andinbound timecombinations to suityour preference. Allare subject toavailability at time ofbooking and somemay have asupplement.

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Prices & cabin options

2015 CruisesDeck Price pp

Panorama Deck £1499

Middle Deck £1349

Main Deck £1199

Sole Occupancy On request.Middle Deck

All cabins are outside, approximately12 sq metres and are equipped withtwin beds, radio, TV, safe, airconditioning as well as a bathroomwith a shower and toilet. Middle Deckcabins also have a seating area andtwo sliding windows. Panorama Deckcabins have French balconies.


Danube to the Black Sea 4-star River Cruise FLY-CRUISE

Budapest

Belgrade


2015

28 June from £2099pp Tour DB6

DEPOSIT: £300pp

INCLUDED:

• Escorted throughout abroad

• Return flights to Munich from a choice

of UK airports including 1 checked-in

bag - see below (supp’t may apply)

• Overnight hotel B&B in Germany

• 14 night cruise on the MS Serenity

sharing a twin bed main deck standard

cabin – upgrades available

• Full-board starting with dinner on

embarkation and ending with breakfast

on day 16: hot & cold buMet breakfasts,

buMet & a la carte lunches, a la carte 4-

course dinners plus tea and coMee with

meals

• Welcome & farewell dinner – 5-courses

• Afternoon tea/coMee & pastries

• Midnight snacks

• Live music, activities & themed

evenings on board



Wake up to breath-taking views as wefollow the course of the Blue Danube onits extraordinary journey to the Black Sea.This leisurely cruise reveals some ofEastern Europe’s greatest treasures, takingyou through no less than seven countrieswith the natural wonders of the WachauValley, the Iron Gate Gorge and theexciting capital cities of Budapest,Bratislava, Belgrade and Vienna.

Itinerary:Day 1: Flight to MunichJoin your chosen flight to Munich then ashort transfer to our overnight hotel,Novotel, Mercure or similar near theairport.Note: Munich airport is around 24 milesfrom the city centre.Day 2: Embarkation in Passau After breakfast we transfer by coach toPassau, one of Bavaria’s most importanttourist destinations, with free time toexplore and obtain lunch. Known as theDreiflüssestadt (City of Three Rivers), theDanube is joined there by the Inn and theIlz rivers. The town has a medieval centrecomplete with the Cathedral of St.Stephan, home to Europe’s largest pipeorgan. Serenity embarkation willcommence mid-afternoon. Late afternoonwe set sail for Vienna, cruising through thebeautiful Wachau Valley.

Day 3: Vienna, AustriaFirst destination of this cruise is Vienna,capital of Austria. Around noon the shipwill arrive in Vienna and you can explorethis beautiful city. You could join theoptional city tour by bus to the mostimportant places of interest, including theOpera, the Rathaus, the Old Town and St.Stephen’s Cathedral. Early evening we sailto Hungary.

Day 4: Kalocsa, Hungary Mid afternoon the ship docks near thesmall village of Kalocsa. On our optionalexcursion, discover typical Hungarianfolklore, colourful murals and beautifulembroidery. Women in traditional clothingoften demonstrate how the famous floraldesigns are painted freehand. Anotherspecial place in Kalocsa is the bell peppermuseum. Also visit the cathedral, which isconsidered one of the most beautifulbaroque churches in Hungary.

Day 5: Belgrade, SerbiaOur next stop is in Serbia where the shipmoors in Belgrade, a special city withbeautiful sights. There are many museums,including the National Museum of Serbiaand the impressive Military Museum. Thefamous hippie-quarter Skadarlija - knownas Belgrade Montmartre - is also worth avisit. You will find here many cosy bars andrestaurants, lots of antiques, art galleriesand souvenir shops.

Day 6: Iron Gate Gorge, SerbiaToday we sail from Serbia to Bulgariathrough the so-called Iron Gate. This gorgeof the Danube is more than 130 km longand is the borderline between theCarpathians and the foothills of the BalkanMountains. From the ship you will have agood view of this spectacular piece ofnature with its high cliffs!Day 7: Ruse, BulgariaAfter breakfast the ship docks in Ruse, thefifth largest city in Bulgaria. From here youcan make an optional excursion to Ivanovoand the Basaravo Monastery. Here you willfind a group of rock-hewn Orthodoxchurches, chapels and monasteries, whichare UNESCO World Heritage Sites. We willvisit one of the rock monasteries and theFriendship Bridge linking Bulgaria andRomania before being brought back to theship in time to relax before dinner. Afterdinner, the ship will set sail to Cernavoda.Day 8: Cernavoda, RomaniaIn the early morning the ship arrives in theRomanian city Cernavoda. From here wetake a tour (included) to the Black Sea, theeasternmost point of this trip. We visitConstanta, the main port city of Romania.Here we will have a city tour includingphoto-stops at the Ovidius Square, theGreat Mahmudiye Mosque, the St. Peter &Paul Orthodox Cathedral, the Casino andthe Genoese lighthouse. You can also visitthe famous Roman mosaic. Then we willcontinue by bus to Mamaia, the mostfamous seaside resort in Romania. Hereyou will have a delicious lunch and enjoysome time at leisure, perhaps take a swimin the Black Sea.Day 9: Giurgiu – Turnu Magurele,RomaniaWe arrive in Giurgiu, Romania, early thismorning. From here you can join ouroptional excursion to the Romaniancapital of Bucharest, where there’s plentyof time to explore the wide tree-linedboulevards and admire many landmarksincluding Parliament Palace, the secondlargest building in the world after the USPentagon, the Arch of Triumph and thebeautiful Romanian Atheneum. We returnto our ship in the city of Turnu Magaureleand cruise towards the Iron Gate Gorge.Day 10: Iron Gate Gorge, SerbiaToday we will sail through the Iron GateGorge and you can enjoy the many scenicviews from the sundeck or relax in thelounge.Day 11: Novi Sad, SerbiaDuring the afternoon the ship arrives inthe Serbian university city of Novi Sad. Thepedestrianised centre has many shops,bars and restaurants. The centrepiece ofthe city is the Freedom Square where thetown hall and the Roman Catholiccathedral are located. The Petrovaradinfortress is the most popular attraction ofNovi Sad. It was the scene in 1716 wherethe Turks were defeated by Austria andVenice. From the fort you have amagnificent view over the city and theriver.

Day 12: Mohacs, Hungary Back in Hungary, the ship will anchor inMohacs. In the afternoon, there is theoption to go on an excursion to Pécs,located in southwest Hungary on theslopes of the Mecsek Mountains. Pécs is aUNESCO World Heritage site and has aunique southern European flair. Duringthe optional city tour you will get goodviews of the city and see the cathedraland the Turkish mosque.

Day 13: Budapest, HungaryThe Danube divides the Hungarian capitalinto two parts: the traditional "Buda" andthe cosmopolitan "Pest". In the morningthere is an optional sightseeing tour with aguide. You can see the long boulevards,the Opera House, Heroes Square andFisherman's Bastion. And of course youwill also see the Parliament building andthe Chain Bridge. You can also choose toexplore the city on your own, visit thethermal baths or go shopping.

Day 14: Bratislava, SlovakiaDuring the afternoon the ship arrives inBratislava, the capital of Slovakia. You canjoin an optional guided walk through thiscity of 450,000 inhabitants. You will see theNational Theatre, St. Martin’s Cathedral,Michael’s Gate and the Old Town Hall.

Day 15: Melk, AustriaThe last stop on our cruise is Melk, a smalltown best known as the site of a massivebaroque Benedictine monasteryimpressively located atop a rocky outcropoverlooking the river below. From here theviews over the river are stunning!

Day 16: Disembarkation PassauAfter breakfast it is time to disembark inPassau and transfer to Munich Airportarriving mid to late morning.

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:• Melk Abbey £21• Vienna City Tour with SchonbrunnPalace £41• Budapest City Tour £21• Puszta Horse Show £32• Bratislava City Tour £19• Belgrade City Tour £21• Bucharest City Tour £35• Novi Sad City Tour £21• Kalosca – Paprika Town £20• Pécs Tour £25• Rude Guided Tour £21.....................................................................................Special pre-booked package price £178Saving per person £99

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Heathrow

Gatwick

Stansted

Birmingham

Manchester

Edinburgh

• Flights include 1 checked in bag(usually no more than 20kgs) and 1carry on bag per person - exact weightand size of each subject to airlinerestrictions.• Flight time around 2 hours each way -departure and return times will vary de-pending on the route.• Please call us on 01895 83 33 33 todiscuss your ?ight requirements.

• Flights arepossible fromthese airportswith a choice ofairline and severaloutbound andinbound timecombinations tosuit yourpreference. All aresubject toavailability at timeof booking andsome may have asupplement.


Danube to the Black Sea 4-star River Cruise FLY-CRUISE

The Iron Gate Gorge Melk Abbey

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MS Serenity Deck Plan Prices & cabin options

Deck Price ppPanorama Deck £2499

Middle Deck £2299

Main Deck £2099

Sole Occupancy Middle Deck On request

Prices are per person and based on 2people sharing a twin cabin.

All cabins are outside, approx 12 sqmetres in size and equipped with twinbeds, radio, TV, safe, air conditioningas well as a bathroom with a showerand toilet. Middle Deck cabins alsohave a seating area and two sliding-windows. Panorama Deck Superiorcabins have French balconies.

A Panorama Deck cabin

A Middle Deck cabin

A Main Deck cabin

The MS Serenity

The Restaurant

The Lounge

The Lobby

The MS Serenity is a comfortable and modern river cruise vessel - built in the Netherlands in 2006 -with a capacity of 190 passengers. This 4-star ship is spacious enough for modern comfort yet smallenough to have a cosy atmosphere in which you can enjoy an unforgettable cruise experience. Accommodation is split over three decks - all accessible by a lift. Main Deck cabins feature two small viewing windows, twin beds which are folded away duringthe day, allowing more space. Amenities include air-conditioning, en suite shower with WC, radio,satellite TV, safe and hairdryer. There is also a small desk and chair. Middle Deck cabins feature large sliding windows, two separate beds that are folded into sofasduring the day, giving you space to relax in your cabin during the day. Amenities include air-conditioning, en suite shower with WC, radio, satellite TV, safe and hairdryer. Again there is a smalldesk and chair. Panorama Deck cabins, which are the highest standard cabin aboard the ms Serenity, are locatedon the upper deck and boast a French Balcony o8ering excellent river views. The cabins featuretwin beds that are folded away during the day and amenities include air-conditioning, en suiteshower with WC, radio, satellite TV, safe and hairdryer. As with all the other cabins there is a smalldesk and chair. The spacious lounge is located on the main deck and is a great place to meet your fellow guestsand relax as you watch the scenery pass by. A unique feature aboard the ms Serenity is the Lido bar,situated to the rear of the Panorama deck, which leads out to an outdoor terrace. Here you can sitand enjoy the fresh air while socialising over a drink.The Panorama Restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy your included meals, where you are lookedafter by the highly professional and friendly service team. Meals are served at a single sitting andthe menus include international cuisine along with traditional local dishes, freshly prepared byyour onboard chef.On the Sun Deck you can enjoy commanding views of the river while relaxing in comfortablelounge chairs and awnings. There is also a lift on board which allows access to every deck on the ship.Note: Views from the ship and cabins may be obscured in ports as ships can be moored side byside.


Up the Rhine & Down the Danube 4-star River Cruise FLY-CRUISE or RAIL/FLY CRUISE

Budapest Vienna


2015

28 May from £1999 Tour RD5

28 August from £1999 Tour RD8

DEPOSIT: £300pp

INCLUDED:

• Escorted throughout abroad

• Flight to Cologne including 1 checked-

in bag (see options below) returning

from Budapest OR Rail to Cologne and

flight from Budapest

• 14 night cruise on the MS Serenity

sharing a twin bed main deck standard

cabin – upgrades available

• Full-board starting with dinner on

embarkation and ending with breakfast

on day 15: hot & cold buKet breakfasts,

buKet & a la carte lunches and a la carte

4-course dinners

• Welcome & farewell dinner – 5-courses

• Afternoon tea/coKee & pastries

• Midnight snacks

• Live music, activities & themed

evenings on board



Join us for a voyage of discovery as wefollow the course of the Rhine, the Main,the Main-Danube Canal and the Danubeon an incredible journey from Cologne toBudapest. Cruising through four countries,we witness some of Europe’s greatestsights at a leisurely pace, from thespectacular natural landscape of the RhineGorge and the Wachau Valley to thefascinating cities of Cologne, Würzburg,Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest.Optional excursions are available so youcan make the most of your time ashore,whilst our floating hotel is the perfect baseto relax and admire the passing scenery. Itinerary:Day 1: Flight/Rail to Cologne We travel by rail or air to Cologne, whichsits right on the River Rhine in Germanyand board the ship for a relaxing evening.Day 2: Cologne - KoblenzCasting off this morning, we cruise to thewalled city of Koblenz. For breathtakingviews across the region you can join ouroptional excursion on the Koblenz cablecar which also includes entrance toEhrenbreitstein Fortress, Europe’s secondlargest preserved castle.Day 3: Koblenz – RüdesheimOur route this morning takes us throughthe dramatic Rhine Gorge, a section of theriver recognised as a World Heritage Sitefor its fascinating geology, history andculture. We stop at the quaint wine townof Rüdesheim where you can enjoy manyhighlights including the famousDrosselgasse, a narrow cobblestone streetwith beautifully decorated wine tavernsand courtyards.Day 4: Rüdesheim – FrankfurtAfter breakfast we arrive in Frankfurt onthe River Main. This cosmopolitan city hasone of the most imposing skylines ofGermany, which you can admire fromvarious pedestrian bridges that cross theriver. Römerberg, the central square,attracts many visitors with its stunningbuildings and famous fountain. The maincathedral and church are also must-sees,as is the chance to enjoy a glass of thefamous apple wine. Later today you canrelax on board as we set sail along theMain towards Wertheim.Day 5: WertheimThe town of Wertheim is well known for itswine, castle and medieval centre. We arrivehere shortly after midday where you canstep ashore to explore the narrow streetslined with half timbered houses.Highlights include the historic marketsquare, Angels’ Well, Spitzer Tower, KilianChapel, and the baroque garden cottageof Kittsteintor where you can enjoyfabulous views. In the early evening we setsail and cruise overnight to Würzburg.

Day 6: WürzburgThis morning you can explore the city ofWürzburg, which served as the home ofpowerful prince bishops for centuries. It isa wonderful place to visit, renowned forthe Residence Palace – one of the finestpieces of Baroque art in the world, its 8thcentury church and the FortressMarienberg which overlooks the wholetown and surrounding hills. In the earlyafternoon we set sail towards Bamberg.

Day 7: BambergWe arrive in Bamberg around midday,located at the start of the Main-DanubeCanal. Built on seven hills, it boasts themost intact medieval centre in Germanywith the Old Town listed as a WorldHeritage Site. There are many viewpointsto enjoy and main sites include thecathedral, Altenburg Castle, the Old TownHall, the Old Court and a formerBenedictine Monastery. After our visit wecruise along the Main-Danube Canaltoward Nuremberg.

Day 8: Nürnberg (Nuremberg)Nürnberg is Bavaria’s second largest cityafter Munich. The majority of the city wallsstill stand and inside you can enjoy awonderful atmosphere which combinesmedieval and modern life in an area filledwith Gothic churches, aristocratic houses,fountains, memorials and romanticcorners, all dominated by the Kaiser Castle.In the afternoon we set sail forRegensburg.

Day 9: RegensburgWe arrive in Regensburg around breakfasttime, which lies at the northern-mostpoint of the Danube. It is one of Germany’soldest towns which features manylandmarks and an excellently preservedmedieval centre, with the Cathedral of StPeter, Stone Bridge and the Bridge Towerbeing the highlights. Enjoy a full dayexploring before we cruise towards Passaulater this evening.

Day 10: PassauPassau is known as ‘The Three Rivers City’due to its unique location where theDanube, Inn and Ilz Rivers meet. The OldTown is a stunning display of Italianbaroque style architecture. This is wheremost of the sights are found, including theCathedral of St Steven, home to theworld’s largest cathedral organ. Highabove the town is the Veste OberhausCastle in the north and the PilgrimageChurch in the south. In the evening we setsail towards Melk.

Day 11: Melk & Wachau Valley – ViennaOur cruise takes us over the border intoAustria to reach the city of Melk. Thisquaint town is overlooked by one of thebest known and most splendid monastichouses in Austria – the Benedictine Abbey.

The town square is filled with cobbledstreets and attractive buildings, andnearby there is the notable SchallaburgCastle. Around midday we set sail along asection of the river known as the WachauValley which stretches 24 miles throughstunning scenery, with many charmingtowns, terraced vineyards, castles andmonasteries. We reach Vienna in theevening where we berth overnight.

Day 12: ViennaSpend a full day experiencing the delightsof Vienna, capital of Austria and birthplaceof classical music. More than 150 grandpalaces, over 27 baroque castles,impressive squares and strikingmonuments are just some of the keyfeatures of this magnificent city, whosehistoric centre is inscribed on the UNESCOWorld Heritage List. In the morning youcan join our optional city tour with theremainder of the day spent at leisure. Latertoday we set sail and cruise over theborder into Slovakia, stopping at Bratislavaaround midnight

Day 13: Bratislava - BudapestAfter breakfast you have the morning freeto take in the sights and experience therich culture of this Slovakian capital. Theold town is centred on two squares, withwinding streets, a hilltop castle and manyremarkable buildings spanning variousperiods. There is also the uniquesuspension bridge which crosses theDanube and has a restaurant at the top ofits single pylon. Around midday we set sailtowards Budapest.

Day 14: BudapestRelax on board or explore Budapest on ouroptional excursion.

Day 15: Budapest – UK (Air)This morning we bid farewell to ourCaptain and crew and disembark our shipfor the transfer to the airport for yourreturn flight.

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:• Cologne Highlights included• Bad Ems £15• Rüdesheim Highlights £26• Frankfurt City Tour £25• Wertheim Little Road Train £22• Nuremberg City Tour £21• Regensberg City Tour & Danube Gorge £26• Passau Walking Tour £21• Melk Abbey £21• Typical Austrian Evening £30• Vienna City Tour £21• Bratislava City Tour £19• Budapest City Tour £21.....................................................................................Special pre-book package price £193Saving per person £75

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FULL BOARD CRUISE


Heathrow

Gatwick

Stansted

Birmingham

Manchester

Edinburgh

• Flights include 1 checked in bag(usually no more than 20kgs) and 1carry on bag per person - exact weightand size of each subject to airlinerestrictions.• Flight time will vary depending on theroute.• Please call us on 01895 83 33 33 todiscuss your Dight requirements.

• Flights arepossible fromthese airportswith a choice ofairline and severaloutbound andinbound timecombinations tosuit yourpreference. All aresubject toavailability at timeof booking andsome may have asupplement.


Up the Rhine & Down the Danube 4-star River Cruise FLY-CRUISE or RAIL/FLY CRUISE

Koblenz cable car Melk Abbey

The MS Serenity is a comfortable and modern river cruise vessel - builtin the Netherlands in 2006 - with a capacity of 190 passengers. This 4-star ship is spacious enough for modern comfort yet small enough tohave a cosy atmosphere in which you can enjoy an unforgettablecruise experience.

Accommodation is split over three decks which are all accessible by alift.

Main Deck cabins feature two small viewing windows, twin bedswhich are folded away during the day, allowing more space.Amenities include air-conditioning, en suite shower with WC, radio,satellite TV, safe and hairdryer. There is also a small desk and chair.

Middle Deck cabins feature large sliding windows, two separate bedsthat are folded into sofas during the day, giving you space to relax inyour cabin during the day. Amenities include air-conditioning, ensuite shower with WC, radio, satellite TV, safe and hairdryer. Againthere is a small desk and chair.

Panorama Deck cabins, which are the highest standard cabin aboardthe ms Serenity, are located on the upper deck and boast a FrenchBalcony o:ering excellent river views. The cabins feature twin bedsthat are folded away during the day and amenities include air-conditioning, en suite shower with WC, radio, satellite TV, safe andhairdryer. As with all the other cabins there is a small desk and chair.

The spacious lounge is located on the main deck and is a great placeto meet your fellow guests and relax as you watch the scenery pass by.A unique feature aboard the ms Serenity is the Lido bar, situated tothe rear of the Panorama deck, which leads out to an outdoor terrace.Here you can sit and enjoy the fresh air while socialising over a drink.

The Panorama Restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy your includedmeals, where you are looked after by the highly professional andfriendly service team. Meals are served at a single sitting and themenus include international cuisine along with traditional localdishes, freshly prepared by your onboard chef.

On the Sun Deck you can enjoy commanding views of the river whilerelaxing in comfortable lounge chairs and awnings.

There is also a lift on board which allows access to every deck on theship.

Note: Views from the ship and cabins may be obscured in ports asships can be moored side by side.

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MS Serenity Deck Plan Prices & cabin options

Deck Price ppPanorama Deck £2499

Middle Deck £2199

Main Deck £1999

Sole Occupancy Middle Deck On request

All cabins are outside, approximately

12 sq metres and are equipped with

twin beds, radio, TV, safe, air

conditioning as well as a bathroom

with a shower and toilet. MiddleDeck cabins also have a seatingarea and two sliding-windows.Panorama Deck cabins have Frenchbalconies.

A Panorama Deck cabin

A Middle Deck cabin

A Main Deck cabin

The MS Serenity

The Lounge

The Restaurant

The Lobby


Rhine in Flames & Moselle River Cruise RAIL/FLY-CRUISE

The Rhine in Flames

DATE - CODE 201522 September - Tour RN9DEPOSIT: £150pp

INCLUDED: • Escorted throughout• Return rail travel from London StPancras (Ebbsfleet on request) toBrussels and coach transfer to CologneOR return flights to Cologne - see below• 7 nights full-board cruise on the mpsAmsterdam sharing a twin outside cabin(TCB) on Main Deck - upgrades available• Welcome drink on arrival• Beer, wine, & soft drinks served at lunchand dinner and from 6pm to midnight atthe bar• Morning and afternoon coffee/tea andpastries• Buffet breakfasts and lunches• Dinner served at your table - 4 courses• Late night snacks• Captain’s dinner - 5 courses• Entertainment• Transfers abroad

Come with us on this super rivercruise on the majestic Rhine andMoselle and relax on board themps Amsterdam as she glidessilkily past romantic hilltop castles,picturesque vineyards and historicriverside towns. In Boppard youwill experience the magnificentwine festival, where winegrowersinvite you to the grape harvestcelebrations. You will beentertained by music bands andshows whilst browsing the manywine stands offering wine tasting.In the evening marvel at the Rhine inFlames, a spectacular fireworks displaywhich can be enjoyed from thepromenade or on-board the mpsAmsterdam. Spectacular pyrotechnicsand curtains of fire bathe the riverbanksand landmarks in a magical glow, and aflotilla of illuminated riverboats glidesbeneath mesmerising patterns of light inthe night sky. Travel - To join the ship, we travel by trainfrom London St Pancras (from Ebbsfleeton request) to Brussels continuing bycoach to Cologne to join the mpsAmsterdam. Alternatively, fly to Colognefrom a choice of UK airports.The mps Amsterdam - With just 98guests, and a cosy, friendly atmosphere.All cabins have two single beds, en-suitetoilet and shower, TV and window. Itinerary:Day 1: London to CologneDepart London St Pancras (Ebbsfleet onrequest) mid-morning on the Eurostar toBrussels, arriving in just over 2 hours.Continue by coach to Cologne and themps Amsterdam. Alternative travel to andfrom Cologne can be made from regionalUK airports – see flight information andoptions. Time to settle into your cabin orexplore Cologne before dinner. Overnightin Cologne.

Day 2: Cologne - KoblenzWe sail this morning to Koblenz, arrivingearly afternoon. You will be free toexplore on your own; alternatively joinour optional excursion including a landtrain town tour, the Koblenz Cable car andEhrenbrietstein Fortress - the cable cartakes you high over the Rhine to theEhrenbrietstein Fortress mountainstation. The ride over the Rhine surely isamong the greatest attractions in thearea. Overnight in Koblenz.Day 3: CochemWe cruise to the quaint Moselle town ofCochem which is watched over by theimpressive Reichsburg Castle. Explore atleisure or take the optional walking tourwith a entry to the castle and winetasting. The Old Town with its quaintsquare features half-timbered buildingsand charming shops. Overnight inCochem.Day 4: ZellThis morning we cruise to Zell arriving inthe afternoon. This river front village isfamous for it locally produced ‘Black Cat’wine and wine making traditions andoffers a picturesque promenade walkalong the bank of the Moselle.Day 5: BoppardThis morning we sail to Boppard, arriving

early afternoon. The town’s treasuresinclude romantic squares and small lanesas well as the Rhine Allee, filled with treesand flowers. You can enjoy one of thehighlights of the year in Boppard, theWine Festival. This festival is a perfectcombination of the romantic setting inthe market square, the various winestands for wine-tasting, music andentertainment. Tonight is the highlight ofthe cruise as we enjoy the Rhine in Flamesfestival when the night sky erupts into amillion stars with spectacular fireworksdisplays reflecting in the river’s surface.Overnight in Boppard.Day 6: RüdesheimThis morning we continue our journeythrough the Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim,passing hilltop castles, picturesquetowns, vine-clad slopes and the famousLorelei Rock. We arrive in Rüdesheim mid-afternoon. Why not join our optionalsightseeing tour by little road train,including a visit to Siegfried’s MechanicalMusic Museum. Overnight in Rüdesheim.Day 7: Cologne Early morning we sail back to Cologne,arriving mid-morning. Time to explorethis historical city dominated by thegothic Cathedral. Day 8: Cologne to LondonAfter breakfast we disembark and transferby coach to Brussels where we take theEurostar to London St Pancras (Ebbsfleeton request) arriving during the afternoon.Or transfer to Cologne/Bonn Airport tojoin a return flight to the UK.

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:• Rüdesheim Highlights £27• Cochem and Reichsburg Castle withwine tasting £20• Koblenz Highlights, Cable Car & Ehrenbrietstein Fortress £25

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The mps Amsterdam The lounge

Main Deck cabin The Restaurant

Cochem

Cabin TCB: £889pp Cabin TCA: £989ppTCA Main Deck Grade ATCB Main Deck Grade B PRA Promenade Deck

Cabin PRA: £1,089pp


• Flights include 1checked in bag(usually no morethan 20kgs) and 1carry on bag perperson - weightand size subjectto airline rules.• Please call uson 01895 83 3333 to discussyour ?ightrequirements.

8 Days from £889pp

GN PRIVATE CHARTER

Free Drinks

Over 40s Only

Entertainment

HeathrowGatwickStanstedManchesterBirminghamEdinburgh

MPS AMSTERDAM Deck Plan & Cabin prices - single and triple prices available on request

• Flights are possiblefrom these airportswith a choice ofairline, outbound andinbound timecombinations to suityour preference. Allare subject toavailability at time ofbooking and somemay have a supp’t.• Edinburgh Kight willbe direct to Brusselsthen independenttransfer to BrusselsMidi station toconnect with thecoach transfer toCologne.• Flight time around 2hours each way.


5-Star Rhine Christmas Markets River Cruise RAIL/FLY-CRUISE

Strasbourg at Christmas timeThe A-ROSA VIVA

DATES - PRICES - CODES 201503 December Tour AA12 DEPOSIT: £250pp

INCLUDED: • Escorted throughout abroad• Return escorted rail travel from LondonSt Pancras (from Ebbsfleet on request) toCologne OR return flights - supp’t mayapply - see below• 4-night All-Inclusive cruise on the A-ROSA VIVA sharing a S category cabin- upgrades available • All breakfasts, lunches and dinners onboard starting with dinner on day 1through to breakfast on day 5• Choose from more than 100 beveragesfrom the bar menu including cocktails,mixed drinks, open wines, beer, softdrinks and tea and coLee • City Tour of Strasbourg • Daytime and evening entertainmentprogramme• Use of pool, gym and sauna• 30% discount on SPA treatments• Transfers in Cologne

5 Days from £699pp

S category cabin

A category cabin

C category cabin

A-ROSA VIVA Deck Plan

Experience the Christmas splendours andstunning scenery along the Rhine on thisfestive river cruise. The Christmas markets inStrasbourg, Mainz and Mannheim glitter inmatchless splendour. Every year, thousandsof lights, countless traditional traders and arich selection of specialities attract visitorsfrom all around the world. The 5-star A-ROSA VIVA plays host for your All-Inclusivecruise offering all the modern days comfortscombined with lots of space for relaxationand recreation plus an informal, friendlyatmosphere.

Itinerary:Day 1: Flight/Rail to CologneDepart London St Pancras (Ebbsfleet onrequest) on the Eurostar to Brussels, arrivingin just over 2 hours. We then take theICE/Thalys train to Cologne (journey timeless than 2 hours). Short transfer to ourcruise ship, the A-ROSA VIVA, with time tosettle in. Late afternoon we sail toMannheim. Alternative travel to and fromCologne can be made from regional UKairports - see flight information and options.

Day 2: MannheimWe arrive into Mannheim mid-afternoon.The Mannheim Christmas Market is one ofthe largest and most beautiful Christmasmarkets in southwest Germany. Over 200stalls are placed around the "Wasserturm", ahistoric water reservoir and Mannheim'smost famous landmark. We set sail thisevening for Strasbourg.Day 3: StrasbourgWe arrive in Strasbourg this morning withan included city tour to explore thisimpressive city. You will be enchanted bythe picturesque backdrop of the old andnew that this city has to offer. You will havetime to explore some of the 300 Christmaschalets spread over 11 sites in the city


Gatwick, Heathrow,Stansted, Edinburgh• Flights are possible from these airports witha choice of airline and several outbound andinbound time variations. All are subject toavailability at time of booking and some mayhave a supplement.• Flights include 1 checked in bag (usually nomore than 20kgs) and 1 carry on bag perperson - exact weight and size of eachsubject to airline restrictions.• Flight time around 2 hours each way departure and return times will vary depending on the route.• Please call us on 01895 83 33 33 todiscuss your <ight requirements.

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ALL INCLUSIVE CRUISE

Prices & cabin options Cabin category Price pp cS category £699

A category £749

C category £899

D category £999

Sole Occupancy On request

centre. This is the oldest market in Franceand without a doubt the most famous of allthanks to its size and location. Since 1570,Strasbourg has played host to a largenumber of events, concerts and exhibitionsproviding opportunities for interestingencounters. One of the most famousChristmas markets is situated close to thecity’s majestic cathedral, whilst others canbe found on Place du Château, Placed'Austerlitz and Place du Cordeaux offeringsomething for every taste. Day 4: MainzAround midday we arrive at the historic oldtown of Mainz. Here history can beexperienced close up. At this time of yearthe market square is a blaze of lights.Against the imposing back-drop of the overthousand year old Cathedral of St. Martin,showmen and craftsmen offer Christmasspecialities and original presents. Day 5: Cologne to UKAfter breakfast we disembark and transfer toCologne station to take a morning train toBrussels. On arrival we change to theEurostar to return to London St Pancras(Ebbsfleet on request) arriving in theafternoon. Or transfer to Cologne BonnAirport to join a return flight to the UK.

A-ROSA VIVA This modern, contemporary ship has 99cabins and four decks housing a multitudeof facilities including a SPA, whirlpool, gym,lounge, bars and shops. The main restaurantoffers buffet style meals with hot and coldselections plus live cooking stations.Alternatively you can reserve a table in thespeciality restaurant for a la carte dining(reservation required and subject toavailability). During the day you can enjoydaily afternoon tea plus themed events suchas Bavarian sausage and beer.

CabinsAll cabins have 14.5 square metres of Moorspace and are outside facing. They are allequipped with television, as well as abathroom with a shower and toilet.

Category S cabins have bunk beds plus anextra single bed and are located on deck 1with porthole windows.Category A cabins have double beds and arelocated on deck 1 with porthole windows.Category C cabins have double beds, aJuliette balcony and are located on deck 2.Category D cabins have double beds, aJuliette balcony and are located on deck 3.

Key01Wheelhouse02 Recliners & awnings03 Light dome 04 Stairs05 Giant chess board 06 Shower07 Putting Green

08 Shovelboard 09Mobile bar and grill10 Outdoor restaurant11 SPA outdoor area 12Whirlpool13 Gym 14 SPA relaxation area15Massage/beauty 16 Sanarium

17 SPA reception 18 Lobby19 Excursion counter 20 Lounge 21 Bar 22 Café/restaurant23 BuLets & live cooking24Market restaurant

25 Bar (indoor/outdoor)26 Restaurant outdoor area27Wine bar28 Reception29 On-board shop30 Toilets


GN Voyages is exclusively chartering the mps Princess

again to bring you a great selection of river cruises. She

will deliver us to a host of must-see destinations with

good food, great hospitality and plenty of fun along the

way served up by the crew and our team on board.

Accommodating just 100 guests in comfort and style,

she a cosy lounge-bar, and a modern restaurant with

buffet and table service - both have panoramic views.

Dinner is a real highlight with 4 courses served at your

table each night. At the Captain’s Dinner enjoy 5 courses.

Three cabin grades are available - main deck rear, main

deck, and promenade deck - all are outside with

window, two single beds, private facilities, TV, telephone

and heating. All the decks - main, promenade and

sundeck are accessible by stairs or stairlift. The large

sundeck has chairs for all guests and a large canopy.

Semi-All-Inclusive

Almost everything on board is included: beer, wine by

the glass, choice of 2 Dutch spirits & soft drinks served at

lunch & dinner and from 6pm to midnight at the bar.

PLUS: buffet breakfast & lunch; morning & afternoon

tea/coffee & cakes; dinner served at your table and late

night snacks.

Travel to the Princess

Travel is by mid-morning Eurostar from St Pancras and

Ebbsfleet to Brussels - journey time is around 2 hours. We

then take you to the Princess by private coach, either

directly, or with an interesting visit en route - see

individual cruise itineraries. The journey home is just as

easy.

Note: For the Rhine cruise (RH10) we continue from

Brussels by train to Cologne.

*Flights to Cologne (cruise RH10) & Brussels (Christmas

Party cruises) are available from a selection of regional

UK airports. Times vary and a supplement may apply -

please call for options.

Princess Christmas Market River Cruisesbbyy Rail or Air

Princess Christmas Market River Cruises

All cruises include

• Return rail travel from

London St Pancras or

Ebbsfleet OR flight from a

choice of UK regional

airports - supplement

may apply

• Semi-all-inclusive cruise

on the mps Princess

• Main Deck rear, outside,

twin bed cabin with

private facilities (grade

MR2). No single cabins

available.

• Entertainment

• Transfers abroad

Lounge-bar

Maindeckcabin

Restaurant

Reception/lobby

Princess Fan Club

“We thoroughly enjoyed

our holiday and the trip

was over much too soon.”

Mrs Church, Lowestoft

“The break was excellent.

The boat and crew

fantastic. A1 service –

would like to do it again.”

Mrs Sharp, Hayes

“Everything was 1st class,

would do it again.”

Mr & Mrs Scott, Doncaster

“Just wanted to say thank

you for another great

Christmas market trip.”

Mr & Mrs Kennedy, London

Pirate night on board

Free Drinks

Over 40s Only

Entertainment


Secret Citadelle to Christmas Markets River Cruise RAIL/FLY-CRUISE

DATE - CODE

2015

24 November - Tour TC11-1

DEPOSIT: £150pp

INCLUDED:


• Return rail travel from London St

Pancras (from Ebbsfleet on

request) to Brussels. Flight options

below.

• 4 nights full-board on the mps

Princess sharing a twin outside

rear cabin on Main Deck -

upgrades available

• Welcome cocktail on arrival

• Beer, wine, & soft drinks served at

lunch & dinner and from 6pm to

midnight at the bar

• Morning and afternoon coffee/tea

& cakes

• Buffet breakfast & lunch

• Dinner served at your table

• Late night snacks

• Captain’s dinner

• Entertainment


5 Days from £529pp

Join us for a relaxing river cruise starting in the picturesque town ofDinant, located on the bank of the Meuse River and home to animpressive citadel. Sailing past scenic landscapes onto Namur,withits beautiful 17th and 18th-Century architecture. We visit twoexceptional Christmas Markets: Aachen in Germany, with a visit tothe Lindt Chocolate Factory Outlet and Valkenburg in Holland,with its unique Christmas Caves. We also visit Brussels, the Belgiancapital with its famous Christmas market and Grand Place. The mps Princesswill deliver us to a host of must-see destinationswith good food, great hospitality and plenty of fun along the wayserved up by the crew and our team on board. Accommodating

just 100 guests she has a cosy lounge-bar, and a modern restaurant with buffetand table service. Dinner is a real highlight with 4 courses served at your tableeach night. At the Captain’s Dinner enjoy 5 courses. Three cabin grades areavailable - main deck rear, main deck, and promenade deck - all are outside withwindow, two single beds, private facilities, TV, telephone and heating. All thedecks - main, promenade and sundeck are accessible by stairs or stairlift. Thelarge sundeck has chairs for all guests and a large canopy.

SemiAllInclusive Almost everything on board is included: beer, wine by theglass, and soft drinks served at lunch and dinner and from 6pm to midnight atthe bar. Buffet breakfast and lunch; morning and afternoon tea/coffee & cakes;dinner served at your table and late night snacks.

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The mps Princess The lounge-bar


SHIP STATS: • Length: 80.09 metres• Breadth: 9.5 metres• Maiden voyage: 1980• Passenger capacity: 94

• OHcers and crew: 19• Passengers decks: 3• Lifts: Chairlifts to all decks • Approx cabin size: 10 sqmetres, 2 single beds, toilet& shower

SUNDECK

PROMENADE DECK

MAINDECK

CANOPY WHEELHOUSE

Crew Restaurant Salon/Bar

Kitchen

MPS PRINCESS Deck Plan & Cabin prices

Brussels Grand Place

Valkenburg Christmas Market Caves

Cabin MR2: £529pp Cabin MD2: £579pp

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Cabin PD2: £659pp

Free Drinks

Over 40s Only

Entertainment

FLIGHT INFORMATION & OPTIONS ..

SEMI-ALL-INCLUSIVE

Flights are possible from these airports direct to Brussels, continuingindependently by direct train to Brussels Midi train station then transferto the ship. Flights are subject to availability at time of booking and asupplement will apply. Includes 1 carry-on bag per person. Flight timearound 80 minutes each way. Please call us on 01895 83 33 33 todiscuss your >ight requirements.

BristolBirminghamEast MidlandsEdinburghGatwickHeathrowManchester

Itinerary: Day 1: London to DinantMid-morning departure on Eurostar from London St Pancras or Ebbsfleet toBrussels (journey around 2hrs). Flight options below. Continue by privatecoach to the scenic town of Dinant and board the mps Princess. Time towander around Dinant or relax before dinner. Overnight in Dinant.Day 2: Dinant • Namur This morning is at leisure in Dinant. Visit the Dinant Citadel and the Church of OurLady. Early afternoon we sail onto Namur for an overnight stay.Day 3: Namur • Liege • AachenThis morning we sail to Liege arriving early afternoon. Visit to Aachen ChristmasMarket by coach (small shuttle fee to the Christmas Market) including time at theLindt Chocolate Factory Outlet. Overnight in Liege.Day 4: Liege • Maastricht • ValkenburgThis morning we sail to the historic city of Maastricht arriving early afternoon.Visit to Valkenburg by coach (small admission fee to the market caves). Captain’sfarewell dinner onboard. Overnight in Maastricht. Day 5:Maastricht • Brussels to LondonDisembark after breakfast and return to Brussels by private coach. Free timeto explore the Christmas market and Grand Place before boarding a late-afternoon Eurostar home. Flight times vary.

Aachen Christmas MarketDinant

ChristmasMarket

CruiserouteCoach

GN PRIVATE CHARTER

Lindt Chocolate FactoryOutlet, Aachen


Three Countries Christmas Markets River Cruise RAIL/FLY-CRUISE

DATE - CODE

2015

28 November - Tour TC11-2

DEPOSIT: £100pp

INCLUDED:





below.




upgrades available




midnight at the bar


& cakes

• Buffet breakfast & lunch




• Entertainment


4 Days from £429pp

Join us for a relaxing river cruise taking-in Holland, Belgium andGermany with visits to three Christmas Markets: Maastricht, capitalof the Dutch province of Limburg and home of world famousmusician Andre Rieu:Valkenburgwith its unique Christmas Caves;Brussels, the Belgian capital with its famous Christmas market andin Germany a visit to the idyllic town of Monshau nestled in thehills, offering visitors a wealth of things to see and do, quaint shopsromantic old streets and a Christmas market.The mps Princesswill deliver us to a host of must-see destinationswith good food, great hospitality and plenty of fun along the wayserved up by the crew and our team on board. Accommodating

just 100 guests she has a cosy lounge-bar, and a modern restaurant with buffetand table service. Dinner is a real highlight with 4 courses served at your tableeach night. At the Captain’s Dinner enjoy 5 courses. Three cabin grades areavailable - main deck rear, main deck, and promenade deck - all are outside withwindow, two single beds, private facilities, TV, telephone and heating. All thedecks - main, promenade and sundeck are accessible by stairs or stairlift. Thelarge sundeck has chairs for all guests and a large canopy. SemiAllInclusive Almost everything on board is included: beer, wine by theglass, and soft drinks served at lunch and dinner and from 6pm to midnight atthe bar. Buffet breakfast and lunch; morning and afternoon tea/coffee & cakes;dinner served at your table and late night snacks.

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The mps Princess The lounge-bar




SUNDECK

PROMENADE DECK

MAINDECK

CANOPY WHEELHOUSE


Kitchen


Brussels Grand Place

Monschau


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Cabin PD2: £569pp

The MPS Princess in MaastrichtMonshau Christmas Market

Valkenburg Christmas Market Caves

Free Drinks

Over 40s Only

Entertainment

SEMI-ALL-INCLUSIVE

GN PRIVATE CHARTER

FLIGHT INFORMATION & OPTIONS ..Flights are possible from these airports direct to Brussels, continuingindependently by direct train to Brussels Midi train station then transferto the ship. Flights are subject to availability at time of booking and asupplement will apply. Includes 1 carry-on bag per person. Flight timearound 80 minutes each way. Please call us on 01895 83 33 33 todiscuss your >ight requirements.


Itinerary: Day 1: London to MaastrichtMid-morning departure on Eurostar from London St Pancras or Ebbsfleet toBrussels (journey around 2hrs). Flight options below. Continue by privatecoach to Maastricht and board the mps Princess. Time to explore Maastrichtor relax before dinner. Overnight in Maastricht.Day 2: Maastricht • Liege • Monschau Morning sailing to Liege arriving early afternoon. Visit to the quaint town ofMonschau in Germany with its pretty streets and Christmas market. Overnight inLiege.Day 3: Liege • Maastricht • ValkenburgSail back to Maastricht arriving early afternoon. Visit to Valkenburg by coach(small admission fee to market caves). Captain’s farewell dinner onboard.Overnight in Maastricht.Day 4:Maastricht • Brussels • LondonDisembark after breakfast and return to Brussels by private coach. Free timeto explore the Christmas market and Grand Place before boarding a late-afternoon Eurostar home. Flight times vary.

ChristmasMarket

CruiserouteCoach


Germany & Belgium Christmas Markets River Cruise RAIL/FLY-CRUISE

DATE - CODE

2015

1 December - Tour TC12-1

DEPOSIT: £100pp

INCLUDED:





below.




upgrades available




midnight at the bar


& cakes

• Buffet breakfast & lunch (On Day

3 a sparkling afternoon tea

replaces lunch)




• Entertainment


4 Days from £429pp

Join us for a relaxing river cruise taking-in the Netherlands, Belgiumand Germany with visits to four Christmas Markets: Maastricht,capital of the Dutch province of Limburg and home of world famousmusician Andre Rieu: Aachen in Germany with its Lindt ChocolateFactory Outlet; Bruges, with its fascinating architecture, festiveatmosphere and sumptuous chocolate shops and Brussels, theBelgian capital with its famous Christmas market .The mps Princess will deliver us to a host of must-see destinationswith good food, great hospitality and plenty of fun along the wayserved up by the crew and our team on board. Accommodating just100 guests she has a cosy lounge-bar, and a modern restaurant with

buffet and table service. Dinner is a real highlight with 4 courses served at yourtable each night. At the Captain’s Dinner enjoy 5 courses. Three cabin grades areavailable - main deck rear, main deck, and promenade deck - all are outside withwindow, two single beds, private facilities, TV, telephone and heating. All thedecks - main, promenade and sundeck are accessible by stairs or stairlift. Thelarge sundeck has chairs for all guests and a large canopy.

SemiAllInclusive Almost everything on board is included: beer, wine bythe glass, and soft drinks served at lunch and dinner and from 6pm tomidnight at the bar. Buffet breakfast and lunch; morning and afternoontea/coffee & cakes; dinner served at your table and late night snacks.

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SUNDECK

PROMENADE DECK

MAINDECK

CANOPY WHEELHOUSE


Kitchen


Brussels


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Cabin PD2: £569pp

BrugesAachen

Bruges Christmas Market

ChristmasMarket

CruiseCoach

Free Drinks

Over 40s Only

Entertainment

SEMI-ALL-INCLUSIVE

FLIGHT INFORMATION & OPTIONS ..Flights are possible from these airports direct to Brussels, continuingindependently by direct train to Brussels Midi train station then transferto the ship. Flights are subject to availability at time of booking and asupplement will apply. Includes 1 carry-on bag per person. Flight timearound 80 minutes each way. Please call us on 01895 83 33 33 todiscuss your <ight requirements.


Itinerary: Day 1: London to MaastrichtMid-morning departure on Eurostar from London St Pancras or Ebbsfleet toBrussels (journey around 2hrs). Flight options below. Continue by privatecoach to Maastricht and board the mps Princess. Time to explore or relaxbefore dinner. Overnight in Maastricht.Day 2: Maastricht • Aachen Morning at leisure to explore Magical Maastricht. This afternoon we visit Aachenby coach with a visit to the Christmas Market and the Lindt Chocolate FactoryOutlet (small shuttle fee to Christmas Market.) Overnight sailing to Antwerp.Day 3: Antwerp • Bruges • BrusselsThis morning we arrive into the city of Antwerp. Enjoy a trip to Bruges by coachand explore the streets to this delightful city which offers a superb festiveatmosphere, an abundance of chocolate shops and a Christmas Market. Wereturn to Antwerp for a sparkling afternoon tea on board and sail to Brussels.Captain’s farewell dinner on board. Overnight in Brussels.Day 4:Brussels to LondonDisembark after breakfast. Free time to explore the Christmas market andGrand Place before boarding a late-afternoon Eurostar home. Flight timesvary.

GN PRIVATE CHARTER

Lindt Chocolate FactoryOutlet, Aachen


GN Voyages is delighted to offer you a selection of cruises on-board the Grand Lady M/V Funchal. This well-known ship began hercareer as the Portuguese Presidential Yacht and has now been totallyrebuilt and upgraded to offer 4* plus accommodation with modernfacilities and exceptional service.

With a capacity of just over 500 passengers, this small ship which hasa similar profile to the QE2, offers personal service by her longserving Portuguese officers and crew that has attracted a strong andloyal following over the years.

Facilities and entertainment

Facilities include a number of lounges and bars including the GamaLounge with occasional live music; library and card room; swimmingpool; sun deck with loungers; a wellness centre offering agymnasium, massages and a hairdresser. There is a range of dailyactivities available including wine tastings, contests, dance classesand workshops. In the evening, there is a pianist in the Porto Bar andvarious shows for your entertainment. There is also a casino and adisco to end the night. You can book optional shore excursions on-board.

Dining on the MV Funchal

Enjoy the pleasures of good Portuguese cuisine, combined withinternational dishes from around the world. Buffet breakfasts andlunches are served in the Lisboa Restaurant and in the buffet area ofthe Navigators Deck. Alternatively a light continental breakfast canbe delivered to your cabin. An a la carte menu is served each eveningin the Lisboa Restaurant. Afternoon tea and late night snacks are alsoincluded.

Cabins

All cabins have twin beds, en-suite facilities with washbasin, shower(bath available in selected cabins) and WC, television, telephone, barfridge, desk and drawers. The size and deck location of the cabindepends on the category. Outside cabins have a window or porthole.Junior Suites and Suites have a window, sofa and double bed option.

All Funchalcruisesinclude:

• Full board includingbuffet breakfast &lunch, afternoon tea,a la carte dinner &late snacks

• Daily programme,shows andentertainmentactivities on board

• Porter luggageservice at pier

• Port charges andservice on board

• All gratuities

SHIP STATSLength: 152.6mBeam: 19.05mDepth: 6.18mPassenger Capacity: 525Officers & Crew: 155Passenger decks: 6Cruising Speed: 16knots

Cat Cabin Type View Deck Size (sq.m)Cat 2 Inside Superior Inner Madeira 8.1-10.7Cat 3 Inside Premium Inner Açores / Navigators 8.1-11.1Cat 4 Inside Single Inner Algarve/Açores/Madeira 6.3-6.7Cat 5 Outside Ocean View Algarve/Madeira/Açores/Navigators 7.2-12Cat 6 Outside superior Ocean View Madeira/Açores 8.2-11.2Cat 7 Outside Premium Ocean View Madeira/Açores/Navigators 7.4-12.6Cat 8 Junior Suite Ocean View Açores/Navigators 11.1-14.2Cat 9 Suite Ocean View Açores/Navigators 17.3-19.3

Ocean Cruising on the M/V Funchal

Category 6 cabin

Category 2 cabin

Category 8 Suite

Category 6 cabin

MV Funchal deckplan

Ilha Verde lounge

Havana Club

Gama Lounge


St Petersburg & the Baltic OCEAN CRUISING

St Petersburg Summer Palace Tallin

DATES –PRICES –CODES20155 May ex Portsmouth – Tour BA5DEPOSIT: £200pp

INCLUDED: • 12 nights full board cruise onthe MV Funchal departing fromPortsmouth • Daily programme, shows andentertainment activities onboard• Porter luggage service at pier• Port charges and service onboard• All gratuities *BUY ONE GET ONE HALFPRICE: From £2,098.50 percouple equivalent to £1,049.25per person. Applies to newbookings. First adult pays theper person price and secondadult pays half price. Offer issubject to availability and maybe withdrawn without notice.Prices are based on two adultssharing a twin cabin.SHORE EXCURSIONSA full programme of optionalshore excursions is available onrequest (payable locally).Important Note: If you goashore in St Petersburgindependently and not on ashore excursion you will need toobtain a Russian Tourist Visa.

13 Days from £1,399pp

The Baltic is one of the most fascinatingregions in the world. Discover the greatEuropean cities, rich in history, heritage,culture and tradition and cruise thecenturies-old trade routes of medievalmerchants, including a journey along thehistoric Kiel Canal. You will pass miles offantastic coastline with delights andsurprises awaiting you around everycorner.

Day 1: Embark the M/V Funchal inPortsmouth

Embark the M/V Funchal for yourevening sailing. Settle into your cabinand relax as we set sail.

Day 2: At seaYour first day at sea is a great opportunityto acquaint yourself with the facilitiesonboard.

Day 3: Kiel CanalToday we sail through the famous KielCanal which stretches some 60 scenicmiles linking the North Sea with theBaltic. The North Sea-Baltic Canal, as it isformally named, took approximately9,000 workers 8 years to build, and wasofficially opened in 1895. Today, over40,000 vessels pass through each year,and its set of locks are sometimesreferred to as the "Busiest Locks inEurope."

Day 4: RonneLocated on the the island of Bornholm,Ronne, is a economic hub of the island.

Hammershus is perhaps the mainattraction. This is Scandinavia’s largeststronghold from the Middle Ages,situated on a mighty rock just by the seaoffering panoramic views. Don’t forget totry the famous, local smoked herring,which remains very important toBornholm!

Day 5: At seaRelax and unwind with a day at sea.

Day 6: TallinAs the capital and largest city of Estoniathere are many sights to be discovered.Explore the UNESCO World Heritagelisted medieval old town with its twistingcobblestone lanes, iron street lamps,Gothic spires and markets; the Cathedralof Saint Mary the Virgin known as theDome Church which is one of thecountry’s most fascinating historicattractions and the baroque KadriorgPalace built by Peter the Great. Thewalled Toompea, perched on a hill, ishome to the impressive AlexanderNevsky Orthodox Cathedral, Estonia’sparliament and some fine viewpoints.

Day 7: St PetersburgWe have two full days to explore thisbeautiful city of palaces and museums,broad avenues and winding canals. Formany St Petesburg will be the highlightof the cruise. Although not yet 300 yearsold, St Petersburg is a city with a wealthof architectural and artistic treasures anda refined air of mystery.

**There are several shore excursionsavailable including: Canal Cruise andYusupov Palace, the scene of the murderof Grigory Rasputin; Peterhof GrandPalace and Park; the Hermitage Museumwhich is St Petersburg's most popularvisitor attraction, and one of the world'slargest and most prestigious museums,home to over 3 million items in itscollection.

Day 8: St Petersburg A further full day in St Petersburg.

Day 9: Helsinki

We arrive into Helsinki with the morningto explore this inviting city ofarchitectural delights, the best of thembeing Senate Square which is thelocation of Helsinki Cathedral, arguablyFinland's most famous andphotographed building. A visit to thecolourful Kauppatori Market full of localproduce and crafts is a must. Most sightsand attractions are within walkingdistance.of each other.

Day 10: At sea

Day 11: Kiel Canal

We sail back through the Kiel Canal

Day 12: At sea

Day 13: We arrive back into Portsmouth atapproximately 3am and disembark.Alternatively stay on board and continueto Falmouth or Swansea

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FULL BOARDBUY ONEGET ONEHalf Price*

Cat Cabin Type Price

Cat 2 Inside Superior £1,399

Cat 3 Inside Premium £1,499

Cat 4 Inside Single £1,890

Cat 5 Outside £1,599

Cat 6 Outside superior £1,799

Cat 7 Outside Premium £1,999

Cat 8 Junior Suite £2,499

Cat 9 Suite £2,999

Triple cabin prices available on request.

St. Petersburg & the Baltic Cruise ItineraryDay Port Arrive Depart1 Portsmouth Embark 22:002 At Sea 3 Kiel Canal 10.00 19.004 Ronne 08.00 20.005 At sea6 Tallin 07:00 14:007 St. Petersburg 08.008 St. Petersburg 19.009 Helsinki 07.30 13.0010 At sea 11 Kiel Canal 09.00 18.0012 At sea 13 Portsmouth 03.00 Disembark

Falmouth 19.30 Optional Disembark14 Swansea 11.00 Optional Disembark



Norwegian Fjords OCEAN CRUISING

Alesund Geiranger

DATES –PRICES –CODES

2015

25 May – Tour NF5

DEPOSIT: £200pp

INCLUDED:

• 10 nights full board cruise on

the MV Funchal departing from

Falmouth

• Daily programme, shows and

entertainment activities on

board

• Porter luggage service at pier

• Port charges and service on

board

• All gratuities

*BUY ONE GET ONE HALF

PRICE: From £1,948.50 per

couple equivalent to £974.25

per person. Applies to new

bookings. First adult pays the

per person price and second

adult pays half price. Offer is

subject to availability and may

be withdrawn without notice.

Prices are based on two adults

sharing a twin cabin.

SHORE EXCURSIONS

A full programme of optional

shore excursions is available on

request (payable locally).


From dramatic fjord scenery and rollinggreen meadowland to idyllic villages andwelcoming towns, Norway is the perfectchoice for a relaxing cruise. Experiencethe best of this delightful country andsavour exceptional views of stunningscenery all around you. This is a cruise tostimulate your imagination, your sense ofcolour and your appetite for newsensations.

Day 1: Embark the M/V Funchal inFalmouth Embark the M/V Funchal for yourafternoon sailing. Settle into your cabinand relax as we set sail.Day 2: SwanseaEarly morning arrival into the Welsh cityof Swansea. Whilst the dock area ofSwansea is heavily industrialised, thecentre and waterfront of Swansea townhas been transformed and has somegreat opportunities for a memorablemorning sightseeing including the ruinsof the castle, the marina, an art galleryand museum, the Dylan Thomas centreand the largest covered market in Walesas well as being a major shopping centre.

Day 3: LiverpoolA day to explore this city of culture and,unrivalled musical heritage which boastssome unique visitor attractions. TheAlbert Dock is made up of beautifullyrestored old warehouses and the UK’slargest group of Grade 1 listed buildingsand is home to the Beatles Story, andMerseyside Maritime Museum. Visit thetower at Liverpool Cathedral which is thelargest in Britain, for panoramic views ofthe city and William Brown Street,possibly the most architecturally

stunning street in Liverpool, lined withiconic buildings including St George’sHall, Walker Art gallery and CentralLibrary.

Day 4: At seaDay 5: KirkwallKirkwall is the capital of the Orkney, anarchipelago of around 70 islands locatedjust off the north coast of Scotland. Thecity offers wonderful crafted architectureand sculpted churches including StMagnus Cathedral, a fine medievalbuilding made from sandstone and theBishops and Earl Palaces.

Day 6: AlesundAlesund is known for its architecture inArt Nouveau style, its surrounding fjordsand the high peaks of the SunnmoneAlps. You may wish to take the Town Trainfor a guided tour throughout the centre.You can enjoy the fantastic Art Nouveaubuildings up close, visit the top of thecity mountain Aksla, with a panoramicview of the archipelago, city and majesticmountains.

Day 7: GeirangerGeiranger is the jewel in the crown of theNorwegian fjords. It is a fairytalelandscape with majestic, snow-cappedmountain tops, wild and beautifulwaterfalls, lush green vegetation and thedeep, blue fjord. Take an optional shoreexcursion to Dalsnibba (subject toavailability) for breath-taking viewsacross the beautiful World Heritage Site,nestled in the surrounding mountainlandscape with Geirangerfjorden right inthe middle.

Day 8: Flåm - GudvangenFlåm is located in the innermost part of

the 124 mile long Sognefjord, Norway'slongest and most majestic fjord. Flåm’smost famous attraction is the 12.5-milelong railway; a true masterpiece ofengineering. Its exhilarating routetraverses the narrow, steep valley,climbing from sea level to more than2,800 feet while crossing back and forthacross rivers, past waterfalls and throughtunnels. There is a short stop inGudvangen situated in the innerNærøyfjord, one of the narrowest fjordsin Europe.

Day 9 Bergen

Known as the ‘Gateway to the Fjords ofNorway’ Bergen sits against a backdropof seven mountains and is surrounded bythe UNESCO Heritage listed NorwegianFjords. This international city packedwith history and tradition with a small-town charm has so much to offer itsvisitors including the architecturallyunique Old Hanseatic Wharf, the FantoftStave Church and Gamlehaugen, theresidence of Norway’s Royal family. Formagnificent views over the city you cantake the cable car to the top of theMount Ulriken or the funicular to Floyen.An optional excursion to Hangerfjord willtake you through beautiful scenery withviews of majestic mountains, roaringwaterfalls and idyllic orchards. The 179km long Hardangerfjord provides naturallandscapes that are spellbinding to eventhe most well-travelled tourist.

Day 10: At sea

Day 11: Hull

We arrive back into Hull in the morningand disembark.

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Cat 9 Suite £2,599


Norwegian FjordsDay Port Arrive Depart

1 Falmouth Embark 14.00

2 Swansea 06.00 13.30

3 Liverpool 09.00 18.00

4 At sea

5 Kirkwall 06.00 13.00

6 Alesund 15.00 23.30

7 Geiranger 07.00 14.00

8 Flåm 09.00 14.00

Gudvangen 16.30 18.00

9 Bergen 08.00 21.00

10 At sea

11 Hull 08.00 Disembark

Treasures of the Mediterranean Cruise OCEAN CRUISING

OportoCadiz

DATES –PRICES –CODES

2015

30 July ex Portsmouth – Tour TM7-1

31 July ex Falmouth – Tour TM7-2

DEPOSIT: £200pp

INCLUDED:

• 18 nights full board cruise on

the MV Funchal departing from

Portsmouth or Falmouth

respectively

• Daily programme, shows and

entertainment activities on

board

• Porter luggage service at pier

• Port charges and service on

board

• All gratuities

*BUY ONE GET ONE HALF

PRICE: From £3,298.50 per

couple equivalent to

£1,649.25 per person.Applies to new bookings only.

First adult pays the per person

price and second adult pays

half price. Offer is subject to

availability and may be

withdrawn without notice.

Prices are based on two adults

sharing a twin cabin.

SHORE EXCURSIONS

A full programme of optional

shore excursions is available on

request (payable locally).


Cruise to the Mediterranean on-boardthe much loved M/V Funchal which hasbeen rebuilt and upgraded to offer 4*plus accommodation. Board inPortsmouth or Falmouth and sail with usto the Mediterranean taking in northernSpain and the scenic coast of WesternFrance, Oporto, Cadiz, Gibraltar, Lisbonand the Balearic Islands before thedelights of Bilbao and the wine regionsof the Rioja and Bordeaux.

Day 1: Embark the M/V Funchal inPortsmouth Embark the M/V Funchal for your earlyevening sailing. Settle into your cabinand familiarise yourself with all thefacilities on board before dinner as wesail towards Falmouth.

Day 2: Falmouth / Embark the M/VFunchal in FalmouthThis morning we arrive into Falmouth forfurther embarkation. This morning thereis time to step ashore if you embarked inPortsmouth. Falmouth has a fascinatingcultural and maritime heritage and is theleading south coast resort situated inBritain’s best loved holiday region,Cornwall.

Day 3: At seaYour first day at sea is a great opportunityto acquaint yourself with the facilitiesonboard.

Day 4: OportoA full day to discover the World Heritagecity of Oporto. Located on the RiverDouro in Northern Portugal and steepedin history back to many centuries, there isplenty to see in this charismatic cityincluding the cathedral, the Church of

Sao Francisco and many famousmonuments and bridges. Don’t forget tosample the famous port which wasnamed after Oporto.

Day 5: At seaRelax and unwind with a day at sea.

Day 6: CadizWe arrive into Cadiz this morning with aday to explore the less discovered resortof Andalucia. There is a wealth ofattractive vistas and well-preservedlandmarks to discover along with goldenbeaches.

Day 7: At sea

Day 8: Palma de MallorcaPalma is a charming, vibrant city withmany cultural attractions and an excitingcafé culture. All the main sights arebound by the old city walls. TheCathedral La Seu and the Royal Palace,located on the harbour are definatelyworth a visit.

Day 9 MahonEnjoy a full day in the capital city ofMenorca. Sitting proudly on the eastcoast of the island, Mahon abounds with18th century mansions, churches aGothic cathedral, endless shoppingopportunities and superb beaches.

Day 10: IbizaA full day and night to really experiencethe island. Famous for its beaches andnightlife but culturally it has plenty tooffer too. The scenic old town boastsmany historical buildings and themedieval walled city and its Gothiccathedral is a UNESCO World HeritageSite.

Day 11: At sea

Day 12: GibraltarToday we visit this small British colonyoffering a unique blend of British life andvibrant Spanish culture. A journey to thetop of the Rock should not be missed fora truly breathtaking view.

Day 13: LisbonLisbon is one of Europe’s mostcaptivating capitals. Built on a series ofhills with one of the world’s greatestnatural harbours, an abundance ofmuseums and cultural treasures, this cityis just waiting to be explored.

Day 14: At sea

Day 15: BilbaoBilbao is a magnificent combination ofarchitecture, tradition, beautiful sea andmountain landscape and art and history,offering visitors endless sightseeingopportunities.

Day 16: Le Verdon-sur-Mer

It is the perfect opportunity today to takean optional excursion to the famousMedoc wine region of Bordeaux.

Day 17: La RochelleA full day to discover the rich merchantcity of La Rochelle. Admire the heritagewith its various monuments like thefamous Towers of La Rochelle in the OldPort and its magnificent Town Hall.

Day 18: At sea

Day 19: PortsmouthWe arrive into Portsmouth this morningto begin disembarkation. Time to goashore and discover this great waterfrontcity if sailing onto Falmouth.

Day 20: FalmouthMorning arrival for the finaldisembarkation.

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Treasures of the Mediterranean Cruise ItineraryDay Port Arrive Depart1 Portsmouth Embarkation 17:002 Falmouth 07.00 14.00

Embarkation3 At sea 4 Oporto 09:00 22:005 At sea6 Cadiz 07:00 18:007 At sea8 Palma de Mallorca 08:00 21:009 Mahon 07:00 20:0010 Ibiza 08:0011 Ibiza 04:0012 Gibraltar 08:30 14:3013 Lisbon 13:00 18:3014 At sea15 Bilbao 14:30 20:3016 Le Verdon-sur-Mer 10:00 23:5917 La Rochelle 09:00 21:0018 At sea19 Portsmouth 07:00 16.00

Disembarkation20 Falmouth 08:00 Disembarkation


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Corinth Canal & Ancient Greece FLY-CRUISE

The Corinth CanalDelphi

DATES - CODES

See below

DEPOSIT: £450pp

INCLUDED: • Return flights to Athens from a choiceof UK airports including 1 checked-inbag - see below

• 1 to 3 nights hotel b&b in Athens

• 7 night cruise sharing a double bedlower deck standard cabin with privateSH/WC & air conditioning – see upgradeoptions below

• Full-board: American buJet breakfastand two meals daily, including aWelcome Cocktail, Greek Evening andCaptain’s Dinner. Regular (Klter) coJee,tea and still mineral water free all day.

• Use of Kshing and snorkellingequipment (subject to availability).

• English speaking expert Guest Speaker& Multilingual Cruise Escort.

• Transfers in Athens

OPTIONS:

• SHORE EXCURSIONS - these can bepre-booked and paid for in Sterlingindividually, OR pre-book all 6 for£243pp, saving you £60pp.

• Beverages (unless stated).

• Gratuities - discretionary.

9 to 11 Days from £1350pp

UPPER DECK

MAIN DECK

LOWER DECK

Category A Category B Category C

Join us on this rare opportunity to cruisethrough the Corinth Canal and todiscover incomparable ancient history onthis fascinating, small ship,circumnavigation of the Peloponnese.With an English speaking expert guestspeaker on board and a comprehensiveoptional excursion programme available,this promises to be a true voyage ofdiscovery.Also included is a 1 night b&b stay at acentral Athens hotel before the cruise. Itinerary:Day 1: UK to AthensFly to Athens and transfer to yourovernight hotel in the city centre (around45 mins). Free time to relax and explorethe city. Day 2: EmbarkationThe morning is free to relax at your hotelor for further exploration. Early afternoonshort transfer to the port to board thePanorama II. Enjoy a welcome drink andmeet the crew and fellow passengers. Sailfor Palaia Epidaurus. Evening arrival anddinner on board. Day 3: Palaia/Epidaurus - NafplionMorning free to explore on your own.Optional 3-hour excursion £45pp: Departearly morning and drive to AncientEpidaurus, reputed to be the birthplaceof Apollo’s son Asclepius. We will visit thebreathtaking fourth-century BCamphitheatre, in use again today. Returnto the ship at lunchtime.Lunch on board and an afternoon sailingto Nafplion. Overnight at port. Day 4: Nafplion/Mycenae - MonemvassiaFree time to explore on your own.Optional 4-hour excursion £49pp: After ashort walking tour of Nafplion, we

drive through the colourful city and thebeautiful countryside of Argolis toMycenae. Visit the remains of the ancientcity - the Lion’s Gate, the Palace, the so-called Agamemnon Tomb and museum.Afternoon sailing and visit toMonemvassia. Overnight sailing toGythion.Day 5: Gythion/Mani & Diros CaveDay free to explore on your own.Optional 6 hour excursion £45: Drive tothe Mani peninsula and Cape Tenaro plusthe spectacular Dirou Caves with theirstalactites and stalagmites. We will thendrive to nearby Areopolis for a short strollthrough the town. Overnight sailing to Pylos. Day 6: Pylos/Nestor’s PalaceA full day to enjoy this picture-perfectseaside town on the southwest corner ofthe Peloponnese. In 1827 a Leet ofVenetians and other city states defeatedan Ottoman Leet in one of the mostimportant naval battles in history whichled to Greece’ independence in 1829. Optional 3.5 hour excursion £43: FromPylos we drive to Nestor’s Palace, theremains of which occupy a scenic hilltopsetting north of Pylos. We then make theshort trip to the town of Hora where asuperb museum holds thousands ofartifacts recovered from the site. Overnight sailing to Katakolon. Day 7: Katakolon/Olympia - Patras - IteaEarly morning arrival in Katakolon todisembark those taking the excursion toOlympia. Continue sailing to Patras. Optional full day excursion £70pp:


HeathrowGatwickManchesterEdinburgh

• Flights include 1checked in bag(usually no morethan 20kgs) and 1carry on bag perperson - weight andsize of each subjectto airline restrictions.• Please call us on01895 83 33 33 todiscuss your @ightrequirements.

• Flights arepossible fromthese airportswith a choice ofairline andseveraloutbound andinbound timecombinations tosuit yourpreference. Allare subject toavailability attime of bookingand some mayhave asupplement.• Flight timearound 3.5hours each way

ATHENS HOTELSStay in centralAthens at theAthens Lotus Hotelor similar -breakfast included.Upgrade to the 5*Royal Olympic orsimilar for £60ppper night.Panorama II Deck Plans

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Prices & cabin optionsCabin Category

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Cruise CA3

Mar 5, 12, 19, 26 1850 1650 1350 1650

Cruise CA11

Nov 5, 12, 19 1850 1650 1350 1650

Cruise CA4

Apr 2, 9, 16 2299 1950 1650 2099

Cruise CA10

Oct 15, 22 2299 1950 1650 2099

Early morning drive to Olympia,birthplace of the Olympic Games. Guidedtour and Olympia museum visit. Lunch inthe town and visit the museum of theHistory of the Olympic Games ofAntiquity. Free time before driving toPatras to rejoin the ship.Afternoon sailing to Itea in the Gulf ofCorinth. Overnight at Itea. Day 8: Itea/Delphi - Corinth Canal -AthensFree time to explore on your own.Optional 3.5 hour excursion £49pp: Wedrive to Delphi, one of the most reveredsites of the ancient world, built on astunning mountainside location. Guidedwalking tour included. This afternoon we sail from Itea throughthe amazing Corinth Canal to Athens.Overnight in Marina ZeaDay 9: Marina ZeaDisembark after breakfast and transfer tothe airport for the return Light to the UK.A further 1 or 2 night hotel b&b stay inAthens can be arranged or may berequired at extra cost subject to Lightavailability and schedules.


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Sailing Cruiser Panorama IIDiscover a 2 masted state of the art sail cruiser which can accommodate up to 49passengers in 25 cabins. Panorama II was launched in 2004 o3ering the higheststandard of accommodation and comfort safety. The public areas include a mainlounge with deep pile carpet and comfortable sofas. The aft area at the Upperdeck provides generous semi covered or sun exposed areas and somemagni4cent views. The restaurant area at the Lower deck is the perfect setting forany of your meals, with generous bu3et space and seating, while the swimmingplatform enables you to swim when weather and anchorage conditions permit.The Panorama II cabins located at the upper and main decks are equipped withwindows, while those at the lower deck come with portholes. All cabins arehandsomely designed, 4nished with lustrous wood trims and warm fabrics. Thefully equipped bathrooms are 4nished with marble. All cabins are air-conditionedand 4tted with TV, telephone (for internal use), hairdryers, mini-fridge, centralmusic, public address system and safe boxes.

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NOTE: The itinerary may be changed at the discretion of Variety Cruises and the Vessel's Captain in case of adverse weather conditions - winds of 6/7 beaufort or more; on port authorities not allowing a vessel toleave port or in case of other extraordinary conditions. Such itinerary changes do not automatically entitle passengers to any refunds but Variety Cruises guarantees that passengers are disembarked at theadvertised port of disembarkation on time for their flights.

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our brochure. You will be advised of the current price of the holidaythat you wish to book before your contract is confirmed.

(b) When you book you must pay the deposit amount stated in thebrochure or as advised. The remainder/balance of the holiday costmust be paid at least 8 weeks before commencement of the holidayOR sooner for some cruise/premium holidays as stated in thisbrochure.

(c) The price of your travel arrangements may include an element paid inEuros. Unless otherwise stated in the tour details, the rate ofexchange applicable to the holiday(s) in this brochure was based on1.1 Euro to 1GBP.

(d) Changes in transportation costs, including the cost of fuel, taxes orfees chargeable for services such as landing taxes or embarkation ordisembarkation fees at ports and airports and exchange rates meanthat the price of your travel arrangements may change after youhave booked. However there will be no change within 30 days ofyour departure. We will absorb and you will not be charged for anyincrease equivalent to 2% of the price of your travel arrangements,which excludes insurance premiums and any amendment charges.You will be charged for the amount over and above that, plus anadministration charge of £1.00 per person together with an amountto cover sellers’ commission. If this means that you have to pay anincrease of more than 10% of the price of your travel arrangements,you will have the option of accepting a change to another holiday ifwe are able to offer one (if this is of equivalent or higher quality youwill not have to pay more but if it is of lower quality you will berefunded the difference in price), or cancelling and receiving a fullrefund of all monies paid, except for any amendment charges. Wewill consider an appropriate refund of insurance premiums paid ifyou can show that you are unable to transfer or reuse your policy.Should you decide to cancel for this reason, you must exercise yourright to do so within 14 days from the issue date printed on yourfinal invoice. Should the price of your holiday go down due to thechanges mentioned above, by more than 2% of your holiday cost,then any refund due will be paid to you. However, please note thattravel arrangements are not always purchased in local currency andsome apparent changes have no impact on the price of your traveldue to contractual and other protection in place.

5. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING: If, after our confirmation invoicehas been issued, you wish to change your travel arrangements in anyway, for example your chosen departure date or accommodation, wewill do our utmost to make these changes but it may not always bepossible. Any request for changes to be made must be in writing fromthe person who made the booking. You will be asked to pay anadministration charge (amounts vary dependent upon at what stage the

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change is made and the type of holiday – ask for details), and any furthercost we incur in making this alteration. You should be aware that thesecosts could increase the closer to the departure date that changes aremade and you should contact us as soon as possible. Note: Certain travelarrangements may not be changeable after a reservation has been madeand any alteration request could incur a cancellation charge of up to100% of that part of the arrangements. 6. IF YOU CANCEL YOUR HOLIDAY: You, or any member of your party,may cancel your travel arrangements at any time. Written notificationfrom the person who made the booking must be received at our officesby letter or e-mail. (telephone cancellations are not accepted) Since weincur costs in cancelling your travel arrangements, you will have to paythe applicable cancellation charges up to the total holiday price. Note: Ifthe reason for your cancellation is covered under the terms of yourinsurance policy, you may be able to reclaim these charges. A transfer ofholiday arrangements to a later departure date, or to a holiday costingless will normally be treated as a cancellation and re-booking (see tablebelow).Please note different cancellation charges to those shown above mayapply to some cruise bookings – please refer to the Cruise Line’s ownterms & conditions, when shown, for the scale of charges.7. IF WE CHANGE OR CANCEL YOUR HOLIDAY: It is unlikely that we willhave to make any changes to your travel arrangements, but we do planthe arrangements many months in advance. Occasionally, we may haveto make changes and we reserve the right to do so at any time. Most ofthese changes will be minor and we will advise you of them at the earliestpossible date. We also reserve the right in any circumstances to cancelyour travel arrangements. For example, if the minimum number of clientsrequired for a particular travel arrangement is not reached, we may haveto cancel it. However, we will not cancel your travel arrangements lessthan 8 weeks, or as stated in this brochure, before your departure dateexcept for reasons of force majeure or failure by you to pay the finalbalance. If we are unable to provide the booked travel arrangements, youcan either have a refund of all monies paid or accept an offer ofalternative travel arrangements of comparable standard from us, ifavailable (we will refund any price difference if the alternative is of alower value). In accordance with EU Regulation 2111/2005 we arerequired to advise you of the actual carrier operating yourflight/connecting flight/transfer. We do this by listing carriers to be usedor likely to be used in the brochure/ on the confirmation. 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Inthe event they are unable to resolve the matter you should contact ouroffice on 01895 83 33 33 or on the out-of-hours emergency numberwhich you will find on your itinerary. If your complaint is not resolvedlocally, please follow this up within 28 days of your return home bywriting to our Customer Services Department at GN Holidays, 3 StationApproach, Higher Denham, Uxbridge, Middx, UB9 5EL giving yourbooking reference and all other relevant information. Please keep yourletter concise and to the point. This will assist us to quickly identify yourconcerns and speed up our response to you. It is strongly recommendedthat you communicate any complaint to the supplier of the services inquestion as well as to our representative without delay and complete areport form whilst in resort. 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Our liability, except in cases involvingdeath, injury or illness, shall be limited to a maximum of two times thecost of your travel arrangements. Our liability will also be limited inaccordance with and/or in an identical manner to: (a) The contractualterms of the companies that provide the transportation for your travelarrangements. These terms are incorporated into this contract; and (b)Any relevant international convention, for example the MontrealConvention in respect of travel by air, the Athens Convention in respectof travel by sea, the Berne Convention in respect of travel by rail and theParis Convention in respect of the provision of accommodation, whichlimit the amount of compensation that you can claim for death, injury,delay to passengers and loss, damage and delay to luggage.We are to be regarded as having all benefit of any limitation ofcompensation contained in these or any conventions. 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not automatically entitle you to a refund of your holiday cost from us.Your right to a refund and/or compensation from us is set out in clause 6.If any payments to you are due from us, any payment made to you by theairline will be deducted from this amount. If your airline does not complywith these rules you should complain to the Air Transport Users' Councilon 020 7240 6061 www.auc.org.uk10. 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It is your responsibility toobtain written confirmation of the delay/ cancellation from the airline/rail operator before you leave the airport/ station – this will be requiredshould it be necessary to claim on your travel insurance.21. PORTERAGE: Porterage is not included unless indicated in theholiday description. Our Tour Managers are not able to offer any luggageassistance. When packing your luggage, please remember that it is youthat will have to carry it.22. BROCHURE INFORMATION & TIMINGS: All information in ourbrochures is correct at the time of going to print. All timings given areapproximate (often firm schedules are not available when a tour is firstput on sale). Precise timings and a full itinerary will be sent to you withyour travel documents. You are asked to remember that veryoccasionally resort or other facilities may be withdrawn for maintenanceor other reasons beyond our control, such as the sudden onset of adverseweather conditions. In these unusual circumstances we shall bear noresulting liability. Any photographs/ illustrations shown in this brochureare representative of the type of holiday/ country/ area(s) visited and donot necessarily depict your exact accommodation/ destination unlessstated.23. ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR: Anti-social behaviour of any kind will notbe tolerated on our holidays. We reserve the right to terminate yourholiday at any time if in our opinion, or the opinion of any person inauthority your behaviour causes offence, danger, damage or distress toother people. In this event our responsibility for your holiday will cease.You will be liable for any additional costs incurred and NO refund will begiven for any part of the tour not undertaken. If your actions causedamage, or result in your transportation being delayed or diverted, youagree to fully indemnify us against any claim (including legal costs) madeagainst us by, or on behalf of, the recipient/ owner.24. 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