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Scenic River
Cruises on the:
• Rhine
• Moselle
• Danube
• Neckar
• Main
• Dutch Waterways
2013
European
River Cruises
On Board MS Olympia
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Festive
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WELCOME
2013
Newmarket
River Cruises
Welcome to our latest brochure of cruises aboard
warm and welcoming MS Olympia, covering voyages on
Europe’s most beautiful rivers, including the mighty Rhine,
the meandering Moselle and – by popular demand in 2013 –
the glorious ‘Blue’ Danube. With some wonderful festive cruises
to Germany’s famous Christmas Markets, and springtime sailings
to the colourful Dutch waterways and incomparable bulbfields, this is a
marvellous collection that is sure to prove popular with regular customers
and those joining Olympia for the first time.
2013 will be the 5th year that Newmarket has been associated with Olympia, and the feedback from
our passengers about the ship’s friendly crew and on-board Cruise Managers gets better and better! We
challenge you to find the same levels of friendly service, good food, evening entertainment, relaxing home
comforts and enthralling itineraries at such great value anywhere else.
Part of Olympia’s charm is the fact she carries less than 100 passengers each sailing, which means our most
popular itineraries sell out quickly every year. Book now to secure your cabin selection on the cruise of your
choice today!
We look forward to the pleasure of your company!
Andy Jones – Ocean Cruise Programme Director
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Join MS Olympia by coach, air or rail
There are several ways in which you can travel to join your chosen Olympia cruise.
On all departure dates, we offer comfortable coach-
inclusive travel from selected local pick-up points, while
on every holiday, you can choose to meet and board
the coach at the appropriate ferry port, fly out to join the
ship, or travel by Eurostar™ to Brussels and onwards
by regional rail on selected dates. We’ll provide transfers
from the airport destination or rail station to Olympia.
Full details are shown on each holiday page,
and on pages 30-33
Every Newmarket
River Cruise Holiday
includes:
l On-board English commentary
l Full-board including breakfast, lunch
and dinner, afternoon tea, cake and
evening snacks
l Welcome Cocktail Party
l Captain’s Farewell Dinner
on longer duration cruises
l On-board evening entertainment
l Porterage on and off MS Olympia
l A wide choice of great value
optional excursions
l The services of a Newmarket
Cruise Manager
l A choice of Flexible Travel Options
l Return coach transfers to
MS Olympia from your chosen
departure point, station
or airport
To book please see your Local Travel Agent

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CONTENTS
“Very impressed with the
quality of the cabin, lounge
and restaurant. Excellent
food enhanced by courteous
and friendly waiters.
”Mr T, by email
Contents
Introduction
Life on Board 4-7
Amsterdam & Bulbfields Spectacular
Discover the world’s most famous flower gardens
and the canals and cobblestones of Amsterdam.
The Best of Springtime Holland
Take in the glories of a countryside famously ablaze
with the colours of Spring.
Romantic Rhine Cruise
to Switzerland
Experience the best of the Rhine on our ‘Blue
Riband’ voyage heading from the classic Middle Rhine to the city
of Basel, and ending up in historic Cologne.
The Rhine in Flames
A summertime cruise with a glorious night-time
procession of illuminated craft and a breathtaking
firework display.
Cruise the Glorious Rhine
Experience the best of the beautiful Rhine beginning
in the ancient town of Andernach and ending in the
great city of Cologne.
The Rhine & the Black Forest
Join Olympia on this wonderful autumn cruise sailing
south from Cologne through the fabled Rhine Gorge.
The Magical Moselle
A summertime cruise passing through the beautiful
twists and turns of the River Moselle.
Magnificent Four Rivers Cruise
This marvellous journey explores the heart of the
Rhine and three of its great tributaries beginning in
Andernach, cruising to Cochem and ending in Rüdesheim.
Beautiful Bavaria
& a Taste of the Danube
Journey from the ‘Mainhattan’ skyline of glittering
Frankfurt into the romantic heart of Germany.
Danube Cruise to Vienna & Budapest
Journey along the Danube calling at some of Central
Europe’s most beautiful cities.
Festive Cruises 2013
Join us for celebrations on one of our festive cruises
over Christmas and New Year.
Important Information
Joining Your Olympia Cruise 30
Flight & Rail Details 31
Coach Pick-Up Points & Deck Plan 32-33
Your Questions Answered 34
Booking Conditions 35
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The Magical Moselle
Summertime cruises journeying down this beautiful river
Cruise to Swtizerland
Relax on our ‘Blue Riband’ cruise
on the mighty Rhine
Bulbfields
Spectacular
Irresistable springtime
cruises to
discover exquisite
flower gardens
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New for 2013...
Four Rivers Cruise
Journey along
the Rhine, the
Andernach,
the Moselle
and the Main
on board
Olympia.
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Danube Cruise
Meander
down one of
the world’s
most iconic
rivers taking
in ‘must-see’
cities Vienna
and Budapest.
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Beautiful Bavaria
Sail from Frankfurt to
Passau discovering
beautiful cities on
the way
Rhine in Flames
Enjoy an illuminated
procession and fireworks
display on the Rhine
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The Warmest
of Welcomes!
The minute you step aboard Olympia, you
know that here is a ship that will do everything
possible during your time aboard to ensure
your holiday enjoyment. Carrying less than 100
passengers each sailing, Olympia is an intimate
vessel with a Captain and crew who go out of
their way to get to know their guests, and to
make sure that they have a memorable time.
This being an exclusive Newmarket Holidays’
charter, our on-board Cruise Manager adds
to the sense that you are being extremely well
looked after.
There really are few holidays more relaxing and enjoyable than those
spent lazily drifting through some of Europe’s most enticing scenery
on board a river cruise vessel – and by choosing to join us on board
MS Olympia, you can look forward to a truly very special time – and at
superb, value-for-money prices too!
When not gazing out at the ever-changing vista through the panoramic windows of the ship’s
comfortable lounge, or from the topsides observation deck, or enjoying the on-board hospitality
and amenities, you might be stepping ashore to explore some new, enchanting and enthralling
destinations, before moving gently on. With fine food and good company to look forward to each
day, entertainment each evening and a comfortable bed awaiting you in your cabin each night, this
is holiday heaven.
Life on Board MS Olympia
“I’m looking forward to welcoming you
aboard Newmarket’s excellent cruise
programme for 2013. I never get tired of
the stunning scenery, picturesque villages
and fairytale castles we pass as we sail to
our next destination.
I’m delighted to take Olympia back to
the Danube in 2013. We’ll call at some
of Central Europe’s most beautiful cities
including Vienna and Budapest – what
better way can there be to discover these
“must-see” destinations?
As always my crew and I will do
everything we can to make sure your
time on board is an enjoyable one.
I’m sure we’ll recognise many familiar
faces, and we look forward to meeting
new passengers on board our very
friendly ship!”
Captain Andre Foks
Greetings
from the Captain
LIFEONBOARD
“Very professional
Cruise Manager,
looked after
everyone’s needs.
”Mr & Mrs L, Hampshire

Special Occasion
Packages
Pre-book any of the following packages
to add something extra special to
your River Cruise experience on board
MS Olympia:
Birthday Package: £35
Anniversary Package: £55
Gift Package 1: £35
Gift Package 2: £49
The special occasion packages include
selections from fruit baskets, wine,
chocolates and flowers. Please call us for
full listings and we will be more than happy
to help you celebrate in style.
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Your Comfortable
Cabin Awaits
Olympia’s 49 cabins are arranged on
two decks and offer excellent twin-bedded
accommodation (the beds convert into
sofas for daytime use) with private shower
and WC, table, a chair and small wardrobe.
Large picture windows offer views of the ever-
changing scenery as it passes by. Your steward
will ensure that your cabin is tidied and prepared
for you each evening.
Cabin prices vary according to their deck and
location on board MS Olympia. You’ll find a
Deck Plan on Page 33 of the brochure.
Service with a Smile
MS Olympia’s friendly crew go out of their way
to ensure that you enjoy every minute of your
time on board, and whether it’s your cabin
steward, bar or waiting staff or the Captain and
navigation crew, you’ll be greeted by smiling
faces wherever you look. On each of the cruises,
the Captain will host
a Welcome Cocktail
Party, where you
can meet the
crew and your
fellow passengers
in an informal
atmosphere, and on
the longer duration
cruises, you’ll enjoy
a relaxed Captain’s
Farewell Dinner –
always a special
occasion.
Our On-board
Cruise Managers
In addition to Olympia’s Captain and crew, you
will be looked after by Newmarket’s on-board
Cruise Manager, who will be one of our hand-
picked, friendly professionals. There to ensure
that everything runs as smoothly as possible
during your time on board, our Cruise Manager
will also accompany the shore excursions,
bringing to life the
fascinating places
visited, and will be on
hand to ‘point you
in the right direction’
when Olympia ties up
in a new port of call.
LIFEONBOARD
“Could not fault the
crew and staff on anything.
They were so kind and
cheerful. The whole
atmosphere was the same
from morning to night.
”Mr & Mrs B, Birmingham
Spotlight on MS Olympia
• MS Olympia is registered in Switzerland,
where the Rhine rises in the high Alps. She
flies the Swiss flag
• She has sailed all Europe’s great rivers,
including the Rhine, the Moselle, the Main, the
Danube, the Po and the Dutch waterways
• Her shallow draft means that she can navigate
even at low water
• With just 96 passengers on board, Olympia’s
friendly crew really can get to know everyone
• English is the on-board language and the
Euro the on-board currency during your cruise

The Lounge Bar
Much of the day, when you’re on board
ship, might be spent relaxing in a seat in the
comfortable lounge, enjoying the passing
scenery, curled up with a good book, chatting
to fellow passengers or even joining in a
friendly game of cards – a river cruise holiday
doesn’t have to be all about sightseeing or
shopping! Enjoy a mid-morning coffee or
afternoon tea, or a drink from the adjacent
bar – before heading downstairs to the
dining room.
In the evenings, the lounge and bar put on a
different cloak, as the on-board pianist and
the ship’s crew put on some light-hearted
entertainment and there’s even the opportunity
on occasions to take to the
dance floor.
Top Deck Views
On fine days there’s nowhere better to take
in the passing scenery as Olympia glides
on her way than from the ship’s Top Deck,
which serves as an observation platform for
keen sightseers and perfect hideaway for
sun-worshippers and lovers of the open-air.
Equipped with sun-loungers and outdoor
chairs, the Top Deck offers the very best of life
on the river.
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Life on Board –
your Olympia day
From beginning to end of each wonderful day
on board MS Olympia, you’ll enjoy a memorable
holiday experience.
Whether you awaken as the ship continues on
her gentle way, or to greet a new port of call,
you’ll leave your cabin to enjoy a full breakfast in
the dining room, or to take the air on top deck.
The day’s programme will be organised by
our on-board Cruise Manager, and it might be
time to step ashore to enjoy an included or
optional excursion.
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LIFEONBOARD
“The Cruise Manager
was excellent,
as were the staff in
the restaurant.
”Mrs H, Hampshire

The Olympia
Dining Experience
One of the undoubted highlights of your
Olympia river cruise holiday will be the full-board
dining arrangement in the ship’s delightful lower-
deck restaurant. Crisp linen tablecloths, attentive
waiting staff and sumptuous fare – a mix of
regional specialities, international dishes and
meals tailored to British palates, all prepared
by the on-board chefs – served in comfortable,
relaxed surroundings add up to a wonderful
experience three times each day.
A well-stocked breakfast buffet, including hot
dishes, sets you up for the day ahead, while
lunch generally includes a salad buffet and lighter
main dish. In the evening, when the atmosphere
is generally more ‘smart casual’ than ‘formal’
– although gentlemen may like to don a jacket
for the special Captain’s Welcome and Farewell
nights (available on longer duration cruises only)
– a delicious four-course meal is served.
As Olympia sails through regions famed for
their love of good food, expect to taste some
local dishes, and don’t miss the opportunity
to sample the wines for which the Rhine and
Moselle are celebrated. In Cologne, it’s the local
Kölsch beer that takes pride of place, while in
Rüdesheim, another regular port of call, you
might try the local Asbach brandy.
Sample Daily Menu
Breakfast Buffet
A choice of cereals fresh fruit salad
Freshly prepared continental breakfast
including croissants pastries
Hot cooked breakfast
A selection of fruit juices, tea coffee
Three-course Lunch
Salad buffet with a choice of dressings
and condiments
Soup of the day
Roast chicken with rosemary, pilau rice
and mixed vegetables
or French vegetable stew with potatoes
or Spaghetti Carbonara
Chocolate pudding with pears and
whipped cream
Choice of coffee or tea
Four-course Dinner
Smoked salmon roulade with salad and a
mustard and dill dressing
Tomato consommé with dumplings
Tortellini stuffed with forest mushrooms
and a parsley sauce
or Roasted pork tenderloin with a cognac
peppersauce served with gratin potatoes
and vegetable bouquet
or Crispy vegetable roast with sour cream
Baked Alaska
Choice of coffee or tea
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LIFEONBOARD
“Excellent cuisine,
entertainment,
friendly and helpful
crew.
”Mrs H, Manchester

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DUTCHWATERWAYS
Amsterdam and
Bulbfields Spectacular
Discover the world’s most famous flower gardens, the canals and
cobblestones of Amsterdam, and the historic fishing villages of the
surrounding ‘polder land’. With calls in Volendam and Zaandam on the
reclaimed Markermeer, and a visit to famous Keukenhof Gardens included,
plus the chance to discover royal Het Loo Palace, these springtime cruises
are irresistible.
AMSTERDAM AND
BULBFIELDS SPECTACULAR
Cruise highlights
• Embark in Amsterdam – delightful
Dutch capital
• Call at Volendam – Zuider Zee port
• Included half-day excursion to the
renowned Keukenhof Gardens
• Call at Zaandam
• On-board English commentary
• Full-board – breakfast, lunch and
dinner
• On-board entertainment
• All standard inclusions
Departure dates prices per person
Cabin Supplements
Classic Lower £30 per person
Standard Promenade £60 per person
Classic Promenade £90 per person
Single Cabin Promenade £140 per person
(See Deck Plan on page 33.)
Optional Excursions
• Het Loo Palace (half day) – Day Two
£20 per person
• Amsterdam Canal Cruise – Day Three
£19 per person
Rail inclusive
Four days from £509
Holidays include return rail journeys on
Eurostar from London St. Pancras or Ebbsfleet
to Amsterdam via Brussels and transfers to
and from MS Olympia.
Coach inclusive
Find your coach pick-up area code for
your local departure point on pages 32-33
Departure Price Coach Ferry
Date Pick-up Port
2013 Area(s)
1 April £329 K,L,R Dover
3 April £429 E,F Hull
4 April £329 F,H,J,Q Dover
7 April £339 E,G,K Dover
10 April £339 M,N,P Dover
13 April £339 G,N,R Dover
15 April £349 E,L,M,R Dover
16 April £449 A,B,C,D Newcastle
19 April £349 J,Q,R Dover
22 April £349 F,H,P,R Dover
(Prices are based on 2 people sharing a Standard Lower cabin.)
Travel on any of the above dates
with our Alternative Travel Options
• Meet the Coach at Dover
• Stay overnight at the Holiday Inn
Ashford North, Kent including free car
parking for the duration of your holiday
Flight inclusive
Fly out to join MS Olympia, on holidays that
include return flights from the following airports
and return transfers to the ship:
✈ Belfast ✈ Birmingham ✈ Bristol
✈ Edinburgh ✈ Exeter ✈ Liverpool
✈ London Gatwick ✈ Luton ✈ Manchester
✈ Norwich ✈ Southampton ✈ Stansted
✈
See pages 30-31 for full price
details supplements on all our
Alternative Travel Options
Day One ~ Embark in Amsterdam
Travel to join Olympia in the wonderful Dutch
capital. This evening, enjoy dinner before
the ship slips her moorings and makes the
short journey out into the Markermeer – the
shallow lake that once was part of the Zuider
Zee that spilled out into the North Sea – and
moors overnight in the former fishing village
and artists’ retreat of Volendam.
Day Two ~ Volendam, Lelystad
Zaandam
Wander the pretty streets of Volendam
this morning, before cruising across the
inland sea to Lelystad, on the shore of
the reclaimed Flevoland. This afternoon’s
optional excursion takes in the garden city
of Apeldoorn and Het Loo Palace, glittering
former Dutch Royal residence. Olympia
then heads back across the Markermeer to
Zaandam, where once Tsar Peter the Great
briefly lived incognito as a humble ship-
builder, and whose windmills and colourful
houses were once subjects for impressionist
Claude Monet.
Day Three ~ Keukenhof Gardens
This morning’s unforgettable included
excursion is to the world-renowned
Keukenhof Gardens, where some seven
million flowers carpet the ground in a
breathtaking display. Wander through this
floral paradise, perhaps stopping in one of
the several restaurants and cafés, or take
a boat ride (payable locally) through the
stunning gardens.
Rejoin Olympia in Amsterdam, to spend a
final afternoon and evening on board. Join
our optional canal cruise – perhaps the best
way to see the sights of this vibrant city.
Day Four ~ Disembark in Amsterdam
Bid “Farewell” to Olympia, and begin your
return journey to the UK.
Day by day itinerary
4 days from
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DUTCHWATERWAYS
The Best of
Springtime Holland
These very special cruises take in the glories of a countryside famously ablaze
with the colours of spring – with the opportunity on an optional excursion to
visit renowned Keukenhof Gardens – and include the canals and cobblestones
of delightful Amsterdam, historic Rotterdam, and some picturesque towns and
villages of the reclaimed ‘polder land’ surrounding the former Zuider Zee.
Day One ~ Embark in Amsterdam
Journey to Amsterdam today, either by
coach from a local pick-up point or the
Channel port at Dover, fly from your chosen
airport, or travel by rail. Board Olympia and
settle in, enjoying your first dinner on board.
Day Two ~ Canals Cobblestones
Join this morning’s optional canal cruise –
perhaps the best way to see the sights of
the city of canals and cobblestones. Shortly
after lunchtime, Olympia slips her moorings
and cruises into the delightful countryside of
South Holland, arriving in Schoonhoven after
dinner this evening.
Day Three ~ Windmills Waterways
Discover historic Schoonhoven, famed for its
gold and silverware, celebrated in the town’s
fascinating museum, then this afternoon,
enjoy our included walking tour of the
UNESCO-listed village of Kinderdijk, with its
historic windmills. Later, Olympia sails on to
the great maritime city of Rotterdam, where,
on arrival you will enjoy a tour of the harbour.
Day Four ~ Delft Volendam
Join the optional morning excursion to the
beguiling ‘Golden Age’ town of Delft and a
visit to its renowned pottery factory, former
home to painter Johannes Vermeer, and
famed for its distinctive ceramics, before this
afternoon Olympia sails north to the Zuider
Zee ‘fishing village’ of Volendam.
Day Five ~ Keukenhof Excursion
Wander the pretty streets of Volendam
this morning – once trodden by the likes of
Picasso and Renoir – and this afternoon take
the optional excursion to world renowned
Keukenhof Gardens, where some seven
million flowers carpet the ground in a
breathtaking horticultural display that attracts
visitors from around the world.
You’ll rejoin Olympia in the enchanting
Zuider Zee port of Hoorn, with its towers and
ancient harbour, before enjoying a final dinner
on board as you cruise back to Amsterdam.
Day Six ~ Disembark in Amsterdam
Bid “Farewell” to Olympia, and begin your
return journey back to the UK.
THE BEST OF
SPRINGTIME HOLLAND
Cruise highlights
• Embark in Amsterdam
• Cruise through the delightful South
Holland countryside
• Visit historic Schoonhoven
• Learn about Kinderdijk’s windmills
on an included walking tour
• Rotterdam Harbour Tour
• Call at Volendam – historic Zuider
Zee port
dinner
Cabin Supplements
Optional Excursions
• Amsterdam Canal Cruise – Day Two
£19 per person
• Delft Pottery Visit – Day Four
£15 per person
• Keukenhof Gardens (half-day) – Day Five
£21 per person
Book all 3 optional excursions and save
£8 per person
Rail inclusive
to Amsterdam via Brussels and transfers to
and from MS Olympia.
Coach inclusive
6 days from £549
Date Pick-up Port
2013 Area(s)
24 April £639 E,F Hull
25 April £549 K,L,M,R Dover
29 April £649 A,B,C,D Newcastle
30 April £549 E,G,N,P Dover
5 May £559 F,H,J,Q,R Dover
Flight inclusive
and return transfers to the ship:
✈ Belfast ✈ Birmingham ✈ Bristol
✈ Edinburgh ✈ Exeter ✈ Liverpool
✈ London Gatwick ✈ Luton ✈ Manchester
✈ Norwich ✈ Southampton ✈ Stansted
✈
Schoonhoven
Rotterdam
Hoorn
6 days from
£549per person
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Romantic Rhine Cruise to Switzerland
Experience the best of this mighty river on our ‘Blue Riband’ voyage. Olympia heads from the classic Middle
Rhine, through the fabled Gorge and south to the Swiss city of Basel, before turning north and cruising – via
yet more wonderful ports of call – to Cologne, historic Rhineland capital. En route, you’ll pass pretty towns and
villages, hillsides carpeted with vineyards and topped by fairytale castles, call at Rüdesheim – a quintessential
wine-town – and visit ancient Speyer. Explore beyond the river on our optional excursions. Discover the Alsace
capital Strasbourg, the beautiful Black Forest, the stunning Swiss countryside and Heidelberg, fabled ‘Student
Prince’ city. In Cologne, round off a truly memorable holiday with a fascinating guided tour of the great city.
Cruise highlights
• Embark in historic Andernach
• Two cruises – south and north –
through the romantic Rhine Gorge,
passing the legendary Lorelei,
fairytale castles and vineyards
• Guided walking tour of Speyer
• Call at Strasbourg, Alsace capital
• Visit to Breisach, gateway to the
Black Forest
• Overnight in Basel, Switzerland
• Calls at Mannheim and Mainz
• Welcome Cocktail Party
• Captain’s Farewell Dinner
• Full-board including breakfast,
lunch and dinner, afternoon tea and
evening snacks
• On-board evening entertainment
• The services of a Newmarket
Cruise Manager
• Return coach transfers to Olympia
from your chosen departure point,
station or airport
Day One ~ Andernach
Travel to join Olympia in the ancient Rhine
town of Andernach. After a first evening meal
on board, retire to your comfortable cabin.
Day Two ~ Rüdesheim
Olympia heads upstream into the
Middle Rhine – passing Koblenz and the
Ehrenbreitstein castle – and sails through a
land of vineyards, castles and villages into
the unsurpassable Rhine Gorge, passing
beneath the fabled Lorelei.
This afternoon you arrive in Rüdesheim.
Explore the famous Drosselgasse and
join our optional excursion to Siegfried’s
Musikkabinett, travelling on the local ‘Winzer
Express’ train.
Day Three ~ Speyer
A morning cruise brings you to the ancient
city of Speyer. Join our Cruise Manager for
an included walking tour of this, one of the
most important cities in the Holy Roman
Empire, with its UNESCO-listed cathedral
and fascinating Altstadt, or old town.
Olympia moors overnight in Speyer.
Day Four ~ Strasbourg
This afternoon, join the optional excursion
by boat to discover Strasbourg, home to the
European Parliament, and whose ancient
Petite France quarter is a maze of narrow
streets of medieval buildings, crossed by
canals.
Olympia moors overnight close to the city.
Day Five ~ Strasbourg to Breisach
Olympia cruises through the Upper Rhine to
the quaint wine town of Breisach, from where
Worms
10 days from
£1,069per person

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you can join the optional half-day excursion
to the Black Forest, visiting its breathtaking
capital Freiburg, and the stunning lake at
Titisee.
Day Six ~ Basel
A leisurely cruise this morning brings you
by lunchtime to Basel, Switzerland’s only
gateway to the sea. Explore the bustling
Altstadt and Marktplatz, the historic market
square. The magnificent Münster offers
stupendous views of the river and the Black
Forest beyond. This afternoon’s excursion
visits the spectacular Rhine Falls, with the
option to take a boat ride (payable locally).
Olympia overnights in Basel.
Day Seven ~ Basel, Breisach Kehl
Join the wonderful full-day optional
excursion to the beautiful lakeside city of
Lucerne, with its restored wooden ‘Chapel
Bridge’, and the surrounding picturesque
Swiss countryside. Enjoy a guided walking
tour of Lucerne, by a local guide before
rejoining Olympia in Breisach, the ship
having begun her northbound journey this
morning. Olympia moors overnight in Kehl.
Day Eight ~ Mannheim to Mainz
After a morning’s scenic cruise, Olympia
calls at Mannheim, from where you can
join an optional excursion to beautiful
Heidelberg, set beneath its imposing castle,
and an inspiration to poets and writers for
centuries.
You’ll rejoin Olympia in Mainz, with its
magnificent cathedral, with the opportunity
to take a stroll after dinner.
Day Nine ~ Mainz to Cologne
Cruise back through the most romantic
stretch of the river, passing castles, the
Lorelei and majestic Koblenz, for an
afternoon arrival in Cologne.
A last optional excursion on foot introduces
the city, with its twin-towered Gothic
cathedral and surrounding Altstadt, before
you join the Captain and fellow guests for a
special Farewell Dinner and entertainment
on board.
Day Ten ~ Disembark in Cologne
Bid “Auf Wiedersehen” to Olympia this
morning and begin your return journey to
the UK.
Romantic Rhine Cruise
to Switzerland
Cabin Supplements
Optional Excursions
• Siegfried’s Musikkabinett Wine
Tasting – Day Two £20 per person
• Strasbourg Boat Trip (half day)
– Day Four £19 per person
• Freiburg the Black Forest (half day) –
Day Five £17 per person
• The Rhine Falls (half day) – Day Six
£17 per person
• Lake Lucerne the Heart of Switzerland
(full day) – Day Seven £25 per person
• Heidelberg (half day) – Day Eight
£19 per person
• Cologne Walking Tour – Day Nine
£15 per person
Book all 7 of the optional excursions and
save £25 per person
Rail inclusive
Ten days from £1,319
Eurostar from London St. Pancras or
Ebbsfleet to Cologne via Brussels and
transfers to and from MS Olympia.
Coach inclusive
Dates Pick-up Port
2013 Area(s)
10 May £1,099 F,H,J,Q Dover
11 May £1,199 E,F Hull
20 May £1,109 E,G,K Dover
29 May £1,119 K,L,R Dover
11 June £1,219 A,B,C,D Newcastle
12 June £1,129 M,N,P Dover
9 July £1,129 E,L,M,R Dover
30 July £1,129 G,N,R Dover
8 August £1,129 J,Q,R Dover
12 October £1,069 F,H,P,R Dover
Flight inclusive
Fly out to join MS Olympia, on holidays
that include return flights from the
following airports and return transfers to
the ship: ✈ Birmingham
✈ London Gatwick ✈ London Heathrow
✈ Manchester ✈ Stansted
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“The staff were excellent,
friendly, vibrant and very
attentive.
”Mr Mrs M, by email

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The Rhine in Flames
This unforgettable summertime cruise, the highlight of which will be the glorious night-time procession of
illuminated craft and a breath-taking firework display over the river at famously fun-loving Rüdesheim, begins and
ends in the great Rhineland capital Cologne, with its mighty cathedral and ancient, cobbled Altstadt. The holiday
also includes a wonderfully scenic journey into the meandering Moselle, a memorable cruise through the picture-
book, UNESCO-listed Middle Rhine, including the fabled Rhine Gorge and legendary Lorelei, and calls at Boppard
– the exquisite ‘Pearl of the Rhine’ – historic Koblenz, at the confluence of the two rivers, and the pretty Rhine-
side town of Andernach, one of the river’s oldest settlements.
Cruise highlights
• Embark and disembark in Cologne
– historic Rhineland capital
• Cruise the scenic Moselle to pretty
Cochem
• Call at Bernkastel-Kues,
quintessential Moselle wine-town
• Walking tour of Koblenz
• Cruises through the Romantic
Rhine Gorge, the most scenic
stretch of the river – passing the
legendary Lorelei, fairytale castles
and vineyards
• Call at famous Rüdesheim
• ‘Rhine in Flames’ spectacular
• Overnight at Boppard, ‘Pearl of
the Rhine’
• Calls at Koblenz and Andernach
evening snacks
station or airport
Day One ~ Embark in Cologne
Travel out today, by coach, air or rail, to
the great Rhineland capital Cologne, where
you’ll join Olympia in the shadow of the city’s
mighty Gothic cathedral, or Dom.
Enjoy a first meal on board, and – time-
permitting – step ashore to soak up some
of the atmosphere of a city renowned for
its Altstadt of fun-filled Brauhäuser (brewery
houses selling Kölsch, the ubiquitous local
beer), which buzz with locals and visitors
alike.
Olympia sails overnight, slipping away from
Cologne to begin her journey up-river.
Day Two ~ Cochem
Awake as Olympia makes her way into the
meanders of the River Moselle, its twists and
turns taking it beneath hillsides overflowing
with vines and topped by historic castles.
Pretty villages dot the banks, each more
beautiful than the last.
By early afternoon, Olympia will have arrived
in the prettiest town of all, half-timbered
Cochem, nestled beneath the fairytale
turrets of the Reichsburg castle, which can
be explored on this afternoon’s optional
excursion.
This evening, before dinner on board, take
a stroll through Cochem’s delightful streets,
and enjoy an optional wine-tasting in one of
this famous wine-town’s many weinstüben.
Day Three ~ Bernkastel-Kues
Olympia slips away from Cochem this
morning to begin a memorable day’s cruise
along the scenic Moselle, passing yet more
pretty wine-towns and villages as she
makes her way to celebrated Bernkastel,
linked to its ‘twin’ Kues by an ancient bridge
that straddles the river. A quintessential
picture-postcard Moselle town, its much-
photographed central square surrounded by
ancient, half-timbered houses, Bernkastel is
a medieval wonder – a perfect place in which
to enjoy an evening stroll before dinner on
board Olympia.
Day Four ~ Bernkastel to Alken
This morning enjoy an optional walking tour
with a local guide, who will bring to life the
pretty town. The energetic might carry on
to the ruins of the Burg Landshut castle just
Cochem
Koblenz
Boppard
Alken
Bernkastel
Rüdesheim
Andernach
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outside the town, to take in the spectacular
view of the river.
This afternoon, Olympia turns to make her
scenic way downstream to her overnight
mooring in Alken.
Day Five ~ Rüdesheim the Rhine
in Flames
An unforgettable day awaits, as early this
morning Olympia slips her moorings to leave
Alken behind and sail into the picturesque
heart of the Middle Rhine, heading through
the narrow gorge beneath the fabled Lorelei,
the legendary rock where sirens were said
to have lured sailors to their fate.
Step ashore to explore this delightful,
year-round holiday haven, with its narrow
streets – the most celebrated of which,
the Drosselgasse, is lined with bars and
weinstüben.
Join our optional excursion to see the
quirky wonders of Siegfried’s Musikkabinett,
and this evening, enjoy the highlight of
the cruise, as you watch a procession of
illuminated craft take to the water, and the
night sky explodes in a dazzling burst of
‘fiery magic’ that is the unique experience
of the famous ‘Rhine in Flames’ – one of
Europe’s most colourful celebrations.
Day Six ~ Cruise to Boppard
This morning Olympia sails back through the
breath-taking Gorge and on to the picture-
book wine town of Boppard, known as the
‘Pearl of the Rhine’. Step ashore to discover
this idyllic place, with its great Roman fort
and its beautiful historic quarter. A treasure
chest of historic monuments, as well as a
major wine-producing centre, the town is as
engaging and fascinating as any you will find
on the river. The evening is spent moored
alongside, and you can enjoy dinner and
entertainment on board.
Day Seven ~ Koblenz Andernach
There’s the opportunity this morning to
explore Koblenz, where the rivers’ meeting
point is marked by the Deutsche Eck, or
‘German Corner’, overlooked from the far
bank by the mighty Ehrenbreitstein fortress.
Join our Cruise Manager for an included
walking tour to discover the pretty Altstadt.
This afternoon, Olympia cruises to the
ancient Rhine town of Andernach where
there will be time to explore. As you enjoy
a final ‘Captain’s Dinner’ on board, the ship
makes her way downstream to Cologne.
Day Eight ~ Disembark in Cologne
Bid “Auf wiedersehen” to Olympia and begin
your return journey back to the UK.
Please Note: The Procession and Fireworks
are planned to be watched from the ship or,
dependent upon sailing schedules and water
levels, we may transfer you by coach to a
viewing point.
THE RHINE IN FLAMES
Cabin Supplements
Optional Excursions
• Reichsburg Castle (half day) – Day Two
£17 per person
• Evening Wine Tasting in Cochem –
Day Two
£15 per person
• Walking Tour of Bernkastel – Day Four
£12 per person
• Siegfried’s Musikkabinett and Wine
Tasting – Day Four
£20 per person
£10 per person
Rail inclusive
Eight days from £1,189
Coach inclusive
8 days from £939
Dates Pick-up Port
2013 Area(s)
2 July £939 F,H,J,Q,R Dover
Flight inclusive
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“Very efficiently run
boat. Staff excellent, food
excellent. Good value.
”Mr M, Devon

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Cruise the Glorious Rhine
This marvellous value cruise is a wonderful way to experience the very best of the beautiful Rhine. Beginning in
the ancient town of Andernach and ending in the great city of Cologne, with its ancient Altstadt and twin-towered
cathedral, the holiday includes the unforgettable journey through the UNESCO-listed Middle Rhine, with its
vineyards, fairytale villages and ‘robber-baron’ castles, and a passage through the fabled Rhine Gorge beneath
the legendary Lorelei. With calls at the celebrated wine town of Rüdesheim, with its weinstüben and famous
Drosselgasse street, at historic Mainz and Koblenz, where the Rhine meets the Moselle, and with the chance on
an optional excursion to explore the beautiful Ahr Valley, this will be a very special Rhine cruise holiday to savour
and enjoy.
Cruise highlights
• Embark in Andernach – ancient
Rhineland town
• Scenic cruise along the classic
UNESCO-listed Middle Rhine,
passing wine villages and hill-top
castles
• Call at Boppard, ‘Pearl of the
Rhine’
• Walking tour of Boppard
• Call at Rüdesheim, celebrated wine
town
• Calls at Mainz, Koblenz and
Cologne
• Disembark in Cologne – historic
Rhineland capital
evening snacks
Cruise Manager
station or airport
Day One ~ Embark in Andernach
Travel out today, by coach, air or rail to join
Olympia in the ancient Rhineland town of
Andernach and enjoy dinner and your first
night on board.
Day Two ~ Boppard
Olympia sails this morning and this afternoon
arrives in the picture-book wine town of
Boppard, known as the ‘Pearl of the Rhine’.
Join our Cruise Manager for an included
walking tour of this idyllic place, with its great
Roman fort and its beautiful historic quarter,
sitting on the southern side of a great
horseshoe bend in the river, in the heart of
the UNESCO-World Heritage region of the
Upper/Middle Rhine. A treasure chest of
historic monuments, as well as a major wine-
producing centre, the town is as engaging
and fascinating as any you will find on the
river. The evening is spent moored alongside,
and you can enjoy dinner and entertainment
on board, or step ashore to take in the
charm of Boppard by night.
Day Three ~ Rüdesheim
An unforgettable day awaits you, as Olympia
slips her moorings to leave Boppard behind
and sail into the picture-postcard heart of the
Middle Rhine, passing vineyards and ancient
villages like Bad Salzig and Sankt Goar, and
heading through the narrow gorge beneath
the fabled Lorelei, the legendary rock where
sirens were said to have lured sailors to their
fate. Be on top deck this morning to catch
the best of the superb scenery.
This afternoon, Olympia ties up in
Rüdesheim, the most celebrated of the
Rhineland wine towns. Step ashore to
explore this delightful, year-round holiday
haven, with its narrow streets – the most
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celebrated of which, the Drosselgasse, is
lined with bars and weinstüben. Join our
optional excursion to see the quirky wonders
of Siegfried’s Musikkabinett, and this
evening, after dinner, enjoy entertainment on
board, or head back ashore to soak up the
unique Rüdesheimer atmosphere.
Day Four ~ Mainz Koblenz
Cruising south this morning, Olympia calls
at historic Mainz, capital of the Rhineland-
Palatinate and famous as the hometown
of Johannes Gutenburg, the father of the
printing press. Enjoy an optional walking tour
of this once hugely powerful place, with its
six-towered cathedral, Gutenberg Museum
and delightful Altstadt of half-timbered
houses, before returning to Olympia for this
afternoon’s return sailing through the scenic
Gorge and Middle Rhine to Koblenz, at the
confluence of the Rhine and Moselle.
There’ll be time to step ashore to explore
the town, where the rivers’ meeting point is
marked by the Deutsche Eck, or ‘German
Corner’, overlooked from the far bank by
the mighty Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. Wander
through the pretty Altstadt or along the
riverfront promenade before enjoying dinner
and entertainment on board.
Day Five ~ Königswinter Cologne
This morning Olympia continues downriver,
passing the delightful town of Königswinter,
in the shadow of the picturesque
Siebengebirge, or ‘Seven Hills’, and the
former capital Bonn on the opposite bank,
to arrive by early afternoon back in Cologne,
dwarfed by the twin towers of its mighty
Gothic cathedral, or Dom.
Step ashore to explore the great Rhineland
capital, or join our Tour Manager for a
fascinating coach excursion into the
breathtakingly scenic Ahr Valley, with its
vineyards and historic, picture-book spa
towns like Bad Neuenahr, before returning
to Cologne, and in the company of a local
guide exploring the magnificent Altstadt or
Old Town. The glittering stores of the Hohe
Strasse and the Schildergasse, as well as
the designer shops of Rudolfplatz and the
Belgisches (Belgian) quarter are a mecca
for shoppers and window-shoppers alike,
while a stroll (or tram-ride) across the river to
neighbouring Deutz brings a classic view of
the city skyline.
This evening, the Captain hosts a Farewell
Dinner on board, and there’s a chance to
swap memories of the past wonderful few
days with fellow passengers.
Day Six ~ Disembark in Cologne
Bid “Auf wiedersehen” to Olympia and her
crew this morning, and begin your return
journey back to the UK.
CRUISE THE
GLORIOUS RHINE
Cabin Supplements
Optional Excursions
Tasting – Day Three
£20 per person
• Walking Tour of Mainz – Day Four
£15 per person
• Cologne and the Ahr Valley (half day)
– Day Five
£18 per person
£10 per person
Rail inclusive
Six days from £899
Coach inclusive
Six days from £649
Dates Pick-up Port
2013 Area(s)
7 June £649 K,L,M,R Dover
20 June £749 E,F Hull
21 June £649 E,G,N,P Dover
Flight inclusive
Six days from £809
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“A very big thank you for
all the organisation and
planning in making this
holiday such a success.
”Mr L, Cornwall

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The Rhine and the Black Forest
Join Olympia on this wonderful autumn cruise, which sails south from Cologne via Rüdesheim, and through the
fabled Rhine Gorge. Cruise through the Upper Rhine, via Strasbourg, tour the stunning Black Forest and visit
exquisite Freiburg before disembarking in Strasbourg. During this glorious voyage you’ll pass vineyards bathed
in autumn colours, visit villages bustling with the excitement of harvest-time, discover ancient towns and cities,
and enjoy the comforts of Olympia. As well as our included tour of the rolling Black Forest region and its beautiful
capital Freiburg, we offer optional excursions that include a chance to explore the ‘Student Prince’ city of
Heidelberg, the beautiful Alsace capital of Strasbourg, and – unique to this Olympia cruise – the classic spa town
of Baden-Baden.
Cruise highlights
• Embark in historic Cologne
• Cruise through the Rhine Gorge
and classic Middle Rhine to famous
Rüdesheim
• Explore Andernach and Speyer
at leisure
• Visit Strasbourg, the beautiful
Alsace capital
• Call at Breisach, for an included
tour of the Black Forest and its
capital Freiburg
evening snacks
Cruise Manager
from your chosen departure point
or airport
Day One ~ Embark in Cologne
Travel to join Olympia in Cologne,
spectacular Rhineland capital. Enjoy dinner
and your first evening on board, before
Olympia sets sail for Andernach.
Day Two ~ The Rhine Gorge
There’s time this morning to explore the
historic riverside town of Andernach, before
catching your breath as Olympia sails south
and passes through the Rhine Gorge. Sail
beneath the fabled Lorelei and on through a
land of vineyards, castles and pretty villages
for an evening arrival in Rüdesheim, the most
celebrated of the Rhineland wine towns.
This afternoon, join our optional excursion
to see the quirky wonders of Siegfried’s
Musikkabinett, including wine tasting,
and explore the narrow streets, the
most celebrated of which is the famous
Drosselgasse.
Day Three ~ Mannheim – Speyer
Early risers will notice Olympia slip her
moorings before breakfast to arrive in
Mannheim by lunchtime. Here you can join
an optional excursion to beautiful Heidelberg,
the ‘Student Prince’ city set beneath its
imposing castle, and one of Germany’s
‘must-see’ destinations, before re-joining
Olympia in Speyer.
For those staying on board, cruise with
Olympia to Speyer, arriving by late afternoon,
and at your leisure, enjoy a stroll ashore to
discover one of the most important cities
in the Holy Roman Empire, with its vast,
UNESCO-listed Romanesque cathedral and
Baroque Altstadt.
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Day Four ~ Plittersdorf for Strasbourg
Olympia arrives in Plittersdorf at breakfast
time, and our optional excursion offers
you the chance to visit the elegant spa
town of Baden-Baden, with its casino
and thermal baths, its genteel air and
unashamed grandeur. You’ll rejoin Olympia
in Strasbourg.
This afternoon, join the optional excursion
by boat to discover the capital of Alsace,
Strasbourg, home to the European
Parliament and the Council of Europe,
and whose ancient Petite France quarter
is a maze of narrow streets of medieval
buildings, crossed by canals.
Day Five ~ Breisach
Olympia arrives this morning in the quaint
wine town of Breisach, from where you
can join the included half-day excursion
through the exquisite countryside of the
surrounding Black Forest, visiting stunning
Lake Titisee and then on to its breathtaking
capital Freiburg, with its Altstadt and truly
spectacular red sandstone cathedral, or
Münster.
This afternoon, explore Breisach with its
Gothic cathedral. The views out over the
forest region are lovely. Enjoy a farewell
dinner on board, in the company of the
Captain and your fellow passengers.
Day Six ~ Strasbourg
Olympia ties up in Strasbourg this morning,
where you’ll bid her “Farewell” and begin
your return journey to the UK.
Please Note: The 25th and 26th October
cruise operates a reverse itinerary, sailing from
Strasbourg to Cologne. All included calls and
highlights remain the same although the days will
change. All pricing and optional excursions remain
the same.
THE RHINE AND THE
BLACK FOREST
Cabin Supplements
Optional Excursions
Tasting – Day Two
£20 per person
• Heidelberg (half day) – Day Three
£19 per person
• Baden-Baden (half day) – Day Four
£16 per person
• Strasbourg Boat Trip and Tour (half day)
– Day Four
£19 per person
£10 per person
Coach inclusive
6 days from £549
Dates Pick-up Port
2013 Area(s)
20 October £679 E,F Hull
21 October £569 F,H,J,Q,R Dover
25 October £669 A,B,C,D Newcastle
26 October £549 E,G,K,M,N,P Dover
Flight inclusive
Six days from £739
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✈ London Gatwick
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“Excellent service
and overall treatment –
would be hard to
beat on a big ship.
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The Magical Moselle
These wonderful summertime cruises on board Olympia begin in Andernach and end in Cologne, with its mighty,
twin-towered Gothic cathedral and ancient cobbled old town. The highlight of the holiday will be the passage
through the beautiful twists and turns of the River Moselle, where impossibly pretty towns and villages are flanked
by vineyards, and crowned by fairytale, turreted castles looking out over the surrounding landscape. As well as
calls at a trio of exquisite wine towns – with the opportunity on an optional excursion to drive the scenic Mosel
Weinstrasse – the cruise includes a visit to the ancient Roman city of Trier, and a stop in the historic town of
Koblenz, at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle.
Cruise highlights
• Embark in Andernach – ancient
Rhineland town
• Scenic cruise along the Moselle,
castles
• Calls at Traben-Trarbach and
Bernkastel-Kues, exquisite wine
towns
• A visit to Trier, Germany’s oldest
settlement
• Call at historic Koblenz
• Included walking tours of
Bernkastel Koblenz
• Disembark in Cologne – great
Rhineland capital
evening snacks
Cruise Manager
station or airport
Travel out today, by coach, air or rail, to the
ancient and pretty Rhine town of Andernach.
Enjoy a first meal on board, settle into your
cabin and relax and enjoy your pleasant
surroundings.
Day Two ~ Cochem
A leisurely, scenic morning’s cruising sees
Olympia passing Koblenz and heading into
the Moselle, on a wonderful journey past
hillsides overflowing with vines and topped
by historic castles. Pretty villages dot the
banks, each more beautiful than the last.
By early afternoon, Olympia moors in the
prettiest town of all, half-timbered Cochem,
nestled beneath the fairytale turrets of the
Reichsburg Castle. Enjoy time at leisure in
the town, or join this afternoon’s optional
shore excursion to discover the castle and its
secrets.
This evening, enjoy dinner and entertainment
on board, and step ashore into beautiful
Cochem as Olympia moors here overnight.
Day Three ~ Traben-Trarbach
This morning Olympia cruises through the
meanders of the river, passing vineyard-clad
hills that eventually give way to a broader
landscape of rolling fields, heading towards
pretty Traben-Trarbach, straddling the river
and linked by a turreted bridge.
An optional excursion by coach this
afternoon, in the company of our Tour
Manager, will bring to life the Moselle Valley
and its wine-making villages, as you travel
along the Mosel Weinstrasse’s breathtaking
route.
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Day Four ~ Bernkastel-Kues
After a scenic morning cruise, a memorable
day includes the chance to explore
celebrated Bernkastel-Kues, another ‘twin-
town’ linked across the river by an ancient
bridge. Bernkastel, on the eastern bank,
is the quintessential Moselle wine town of
picture-postcards, its much-photographed
central square surrounded by ancient half-
timbered houses – a medieval wonder.
Enjoy our included walking tour – the
energetic might carry on to the ruins of the
Burg Landshut outside the town, to enjoy
the spectacular view of the river – and then
enjoy the rest of the day at leisure in this
delightful town.
Day Five ~ Trier
This morning board the coach to journey
from Bernkastel to fascinating Trier, with it’s
great second-century Porta Nigra northern
city gate, some ancient baths and a 20,000-
seat amphitheatre amongst its treasures.
Don’t miss the birthplace of Karl Marx and
the imposing Dom cathedral during your
stay. Join the optional walking tour for an
informative introduction from our Cruise
Manager.
Olympia sails at lunchtime, beginning her
return journey downriver. This evening enjoy
dinner and entertainment on board, before
Olympia moors overnight in Alken.
Day Six ~ Koblenz
This morning Olympia arrives in the historic
town of Koblenz, strategically set at the
confluence of the Rhine and the meandering
Moselle, and overlooked from the far bank
by the mighty Ehrenbreitstein Fortress.
Step ashore to wander through the pretty
Altstadt or along the riverfront promenade in
the company of our Tour Manager, who will
bring to life this former Roman settlement,
before you re-board the ship to head back
into the Rhine once again, cruising back
to Andernach, where there will be another
opportunity to go ashore.
This evening the Captain invites you to a
special Farewell Dinner on board, and you’ll
join your fellow passengers in exchanging
memories of the last few wonderful days.
After dinner the ship heads on to Cologne.
Day Seven ~ Disembark in Cologne
journey back to the UK, at the end of a truly
wonderful holiday.
The magical moselle
Cabin Supplements
Rail inclusive
Seven days from £999
Coach inclusive
Dates Pick-up Port
2013 Area(s)
26 June £749 F,H,J,Q,R Dover
18 July £749 K,L,M,R Dover
24 July £749 E,G,N,P Dover
(Prices are based on 2 people sharing a Standard
Lower cabin.)
Flight inclusive
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“The cruise was great –
enjoyed the excursions and
doing our own thing.
”Mrs M, Kent
Optional Excursions
• Reichsburg Castle (half day) –
Day Two £17 per person
• Wine Tasting at Cochem –
• Mosel Weinstrasse (half day) –
Day Three £15 per person
• Trier Walking Tour – Day Five
£12 per person
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Magnificent Four Rivers Cruise
This marvellous journey on board Olympia, which explores the heart of the mighty Rhine and three of its great
tributaries, begins in riverside Andernach, gateway to the enchanting Middle Rhine of vineyards and fairytale,
robber-baron castles. You’ll cruise into the meandering Moselle to exquisite Cochem, then, returning to the Rhine,
overnight at idyllic Boppard, before sailing through the Rhine Gorge to famous Rüdesheim. Visits to historic Mainz
and to the cosmopolitan city of Mannheim at the mouth of the River Neckar – with a chance to discover romantic
Heidelberg – and a passage along the River Main to the great city of Frankfurt, where the glittering new contrasts
with the traditional old of ancient Sachsenhausen, complete this truly memorable holiday.
Cruise highlights
• Embark in Andernach –
Rhineland town
• Cruise to the Moselle-side wine-
making village of Cochem
• Walking tour and overnight in
Boppard, ‘Pearl of the Rhine’
• Scenic cruise along the classic
UNESCO-listed Middle Rhine,
castles
• Call at Rüdesheim, celebrated
wine town
• Calls at stylish Mannheim and
historic Mainz
• Main cruise to Frankfurt
• Guided walking tour of Mainz
lunch and dinner, afternoon tea
and evening snacks
Cruise Manager
or airport
Travel out today, by coach or by air, to
join Olympia in the ancient Rhine town of
Andernach. After a first evening meal, enjoy a
nightcap in the ship’s bar, or simply retire to
your comfortable cabin.
Day Two ~ Cochem
Olympia sails early this morning from
Andernach, heading upstream into the
Middle Rhine to Koblenz and the mighty
Ehrenbreitstein castle, then into the scenic
twists and turns of the River Moselle, arriving
by lunchtime in pretty half-timbered Cochem,
nestled beneath fairy-tale Reichsburg Castle.
Step ashore to discover this famous wine-
making village, and join this afternoon’s
optional excursion, journeying by coach
along the Mosel Weinstrasse’s scenic route.
Olympia moors overnight in Cochem.
Day Three ~ Boppard
Enjoy a scenic cruise back to Koblenz, before
arriving later this afternoon in the picture-
book wine town of Boppard, the ‘Pearl of
the Rhine’. Join our Tour Manager for an
included walking tour. An historical treasure
chest and major wine-producing centre, the
town is as engaging and fascinating as any
you will find on the river. The evening is spent
moored alongside, and you can enjoy dinner
and entertainment on board, or step ashore
to take in the charms of Boppard by night.
Day Four ~ Rhine Gorge and Rüdesheim
An unforgettable day awaits, as Olympia
slips her moorings to leave Boppard behind,
to sail into the picture-postcard heart of the
Middle Rhine, passing vineyards and ancient
villages like Bad Salzig and Sankt Goar, and
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heading through the narrow gorge beneath
the fabled Lorelei, the legendary rock where
sirens were said to have lured sailors to their
fates.
This afternoon, Olympia ties up in
Rüdesheim, the most celebrated of the
Rhineland wine towns. Step ashore to
explore this delightful, year-round holiday
haven, with its narrow streets – the most
celebrated of which, the Drosselgasse,
is lined with bars and weinstuben. Join
our optional excursion to see the quirky
wonders of Siegfried’s Musikal Kabinett.
Day Five ~ Mannheim and Mainz
Having sailed south during the night,
Olympia arrives early this morning in
stylish Mannheim, at the confluence of
the Rhine and the River Neckar. Join the
optional excursion to beautiful Heidelberg,
the ‘Student Prince’ city set beneath an
imposing castle – one of Germany’s ‘must-
see’ destinations. You’ll return to Olympia
in time to sail on to the great city of Mainz,
capital of the Rhineland-Palatinate and
famous as the hometown of Johannes
Gutenburg, the father of the printing press.
Enjoy dinner on board, and step ashore to
explore.
Day Six ~ Cruise to Frankfurt
Enjoy an included walking tour of Mainz, a
formerly hugely powerful city, with its six-
towered cathedral, Gutenberg Museum
and delightful Altstadt of half-timbered
houses, before returning to Olympia for
this afternoon’s sailing into the River Main,
passing through an exquisite vineyard-clad
landscape, and heading east towards the
contrast of the soaring ‘Mainhattan’ skyline
of Frankfurt, where you’ll arrive after dinner
this evening.
Day Seven ~ Frankfurt
An optional guided tour this morning will
bring to life Germany’s fifth-largest city.
North of the river is the historic Altstadt,
centred on the rebuilt central square,
the Römerberg, and surrounded by the
remnants of ancient fortifications. Close
by, the towering façade of the Kaiserdom
church dominates the eastern end of the
Altstadt, dwarfed in turn by the sky-piercing
buildings of the Financial District to the
west. South of the river, the delightful lanes
of Sachsenhausen are home to countless
cafés and bars served traditional Ebbelwoi
or Apfelwein cider.
The rest of the day is free – perhaps to
visit one of the city’s many outstanding
museums, to take a ride up the vertiginous
Maintower for the stunning views, or to rest
and relax on board Olympia. This evening,
the Captain hosts a Farewell Dinner, with
chance to swap memories of the past
wonderful few days with fellow passengers.
Day Eight ~ Disembark in Frankfurt
journey back to the UK.
Please Note: The 4th 5th October cruises
operate a reverse itinerary sailing from Frankfurt
to Andernach. All included calls and highlights
remain the same although the days will change.
On these dates Olympia will overnight in Alken on
10th October following time in Cochem. All pricing
and optional excursions remain the same.
magnificent Four
rivers cruise
Cabin Supplements
Optional Excursions
• Mosel Weinstrasse (half day) –
• Evening Wine Tasting in Cochem –
Day Two
£15 per person
Tasting (half day) – Day Four
£20 per person
• Heidelberg (half day) – Day Five
£19 per person
• Frankfurt City Tour (half day) –
Day Seven
£12 per person
Book all 5 excursions and save £10
per person
Coach inclusive
Eight days from £899
Dates Pick-up Port
2013 Area(s)
17 August £919 F,H,J,Q,R Dover
4 October £989 A,B,C,D Newcastle
5 October £899 E,G,K,M,N,P Dover
Flight inclusive
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✈ London Heathrow ✈ Stansted
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Beautiful Bavaria a Taste of the Danube
This wonderful cruise will see Olympia journey from the ‘Mainhattan’ skyline of glittering Frankfurt, into the
romantic heart of Germany. En route, you’ll discover idyllic Wertheim, the lovingly restored city of Würzburg, at
the start of Germany’s famed ‘Romantic Road’, and – sailing through the engineering marvel of the Main-Danube
Canal – will explore the breathtakingly beautiful city of Bamberg and historic Nuremberg, with its medieval
centre. Joining the ‘blue’ Danube at Kelheim, Olympia calls at the stunningly preserved medieval trading city
of Regensburg, before mooring for a last day in the Baroque gem of Passau. An opportunity to join an optional
excursion to the stylish Austrian city of Linz completes what is certain to be one of the most popular of all
Olympia’s cruises.
Cruise highlights
• Embark in Frankfurt, with its
‘Mainhattan’ skyline
• Cruise the ancient, meandering
River Main
• Call at exquisite Wertheim
• See a glass-blowing demonstration
on the included tour of Wertheim
• Discover glorious, UNESCO-listed
Würzburg on a guided tour
• Visit Bamberg, one of Germany’s
most romantic cities
• Transit the Main-Danube Canal
• Explore lovingly restored
Nuremberg
• Call at Kelheim and majestic
Regensburg on the Danube
• Visit Passau, a delightful border
town
and evening snacks
Cruise Manager
Day One ~ Embark in Frankfurt
Travel to Frankfurt to board Olympia. After
a first evening meal on board, head to the
ship’s bar, or retire to your cabin, as the ship
slips her moorings and begins the cruise.
Day Two ~ Wertheim
Awake as Olympia cruises through the
meandering Main, arriving this afternoon in
exquisite, medieval Wertheim, with its half-
timbered houses and winding streets set
in the shadow of one of Germany’s most
impressive castles. The town is famed for its
glass-blowing, and this afternoon’s included
walking tour will include the opportunity to
see some of the craftsmen at work. Olympia
sails once again this evening, as you enjoy
dinner and the evening’s entertainment.
Day Three ~ Würzburg
This morning finds Olympia moored in
glorious Würzburg, nestled beneath steep,
vine-covered slopes. The centre of the
North Bavarian wine-producing trade, this
ancient prince-bishopric is crowned by the
UNESCO-listed Residenz, a magnificent
Baroque palace overlooking the city’s
Altstadt, and whose opulence rivals that of
Versailles or Vienna’s Schönbrunn. Enjoy an
optional guided tour, which features entrance
to the Residenz and its stunning gardens
and a chance for some wine tasting, then re-
board Olympia for another afternoon’s cruise.
Day Four ~ Bamberg
Following the Main’s meandering course
up-river, Olympia arrives by lunchtime in the
beautiful, UNESCO-listed city of Bamberg,
where medieval splendour has survived the
turbulent centuries untouched, and where
a beautiful Altstadt of little bridges and
islets resembles Venice. The exquisite Altes
Rathaus is one of Germany’s most striking
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– and most photographed – buildings. A
shuttle bus will operate from the ship into
the centre and there is the chance to join
our optional walking tour by an expert local
guide, of what is one of the most enchanting
stops on the ‘Romantic Road’. This evening,
begin the transit of the extraordinary Main-
Danube Canal.
Day Five ~ Nuremberg
Continuing her passage along the
engineering wonder that enables river travel
between the North Sea and the Black
Sea, Olympia arrives early this morning in
Nuremberg, its rebuilt half-timbered houses
and narrow lanes seemingly unchanged
in centuries. Join our optional tour,
which might include the ancient Rathaus
or parliament building, the twin-spired
Sebalduskirche and the imposing fortress of
the Kaiserburg and the central Hauptmarkt,
the main square. This evening Olympia
continues her transit of the canal.
Day Six ~ Kelheim and Regensburg
Olympia enters the Danube at Kelheim, at
a point where the river is overlooked by
high cliffs, atop one of which sits ‘Mad’
King Ludwig’s spectacular Befreiungshalle
monument, built to commemorate German
victories in the Napoleonic wars. In another
narrow gorge the Weltenburg monastery
sits perched between the river and cliff-top,
site of a near-thousand-year-old brewery.
Disembark in Kelheim this morning to visit
the Abbey, or stay on board for the cruise
to majestic Regensburg, one of Central
Europe’s best-preserved medieval trading
cities. Enjoy an included walking tour this
afternoon, discovering the city’s bustling
Altstadt and some of its thousand or so
historic monuments, before re-boarding
Olympia for her last evening cruise.
Day Seven ~ Passau
This morning Olympia arrives in the
Italianate city of Passau, at the confluence
of the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers, and at
the border between Bavaria and Austria.
A final highlight of the holiday will be the
opportunity to join a tour of Passau, with a
visit to the ornate St. Stephan’s Cathedral,
where you will be treated to a recital played
on the 17,000-pipe church organ – Europe’s
largest.
This afternoon, discover more of the
delights of this splendid city, with its
Baroque architecture lending it an almost
Mediterranean air.
Olympia moors overnight in Passau, giving
you the opportunity to enjoy a last dinner
on board, and to take in some of the
atmosphere of the city’s charming Altstadt.
Days Eight Nine ~ Disembark in Passau
Bid farewell to Olympia this morning and
coach passengers begin their return
journey back to the UK, overnighting in
a comfortable hotel in the Frankfurt area,
before retuning home the following day.
Passengers flying from Munich will transfer
to the airport for their flight home.
Please Note: The 27th September cruise
operates a reverse itinerary from Passau to
Frankfurt and passengers will overnight in
Frankfurt on the outbound journey. Air passengers
will fly our on 28th September. All included calls
and highlights remain the same.
Beautiful bavaria and A
taste of the danube
Cabin Supplements
Optional Excursions
• Würzburg Residenz and Wine Tasting
(half day) – Day Three £19 per person
• Bamburg Walking Tour – Day Five
£15 per person
• Nuremburg Walking Tour – Day Five
£17 per person
• Weltenburg Abbey – Day Six
£15 per person
• Passau Organ Concert and Tour
– Day Seven
£17 per person
Book all 5 excursions and save £12 per
person
Coach inclusive
Nine days from £959
Dates Pick-up Port
2013 Area(s)
24 Aug £979 J,Q,R Dover
27 Sep £959 M,N,P Dover
Flight inclusive
the ship:
✈ London Heathrow
✈
“This new addition to our
River Cruising programme
is sure to delight with some
wonderful cruising and
stunning Bavarian cities.
”Andy Jones, Product Manager

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Danube Cruise to Vienna Budapest
Join Olympia as she journeys along one of the world’s most iconic rivers, calling at some of Central Europe’s
most beautiful cities, passing through the ever-changing scenery of three contrasting countries. Beginning in
cosmopolitan Linz, you’ll head downstream to the breathtakingly beautiful, UNESCO-listed Wachau Valley,
between Melk, with its majestic Abbey, and pretty Krems. You’ll spend a day in the incomparable Imperial city of
Vienna, before continuing downstream to stunning Budapest. Returning up-stream, via the enchanting Slovakian
capital Bratislava, with its Baroque palaces and famous suspension bridge, this marvellous, unforgettable cruise is
completed with a call at the pretty town of Dürnstein and a final scenic passage back to Linz.
Cruise highlights
• Embark in cosmopolitan Linz
• Cruise the beautiful Wachau Valley,
calling at medieval Melk
• Spend a full day in Imperial Vienna
• Marvel at your arrival into
Budapest, the Hungarian capital
• Walking tour of Slovakian capital
Bratislava
• Visit pretty Dürnstein and enjoy an
included walking tour
• Scenic cruise of the Austrian
Danube
and evening snacks
Cruise Manager
or airport
Day One ~ Outbound coach travel to the
Frankfurt area
Passengers travelling by coach will leave the
UK today and travel to the Frankfurt area and
an overnight hotel.
Day Two ~ Embark in Linz
While those travelling by coach continue
south, passengers joining by air will fly to
Vienna and transfer to meet Olympia in
Linz. Enjoy a first meal aboard, perhaps
stepping ashore to enjoy the atmosphere
of this cosmopolitan home of the famous
Linzertorte. Olympia slips away downstream
overnight.
Day Three ~ Melk the Wachau Valley
Olympia arrives in Melk, beneath Austria’s
most celebrated Benedictine Abbey, Stift
Melk, an optional excursion to which will
be one of the undoubted highlights of the
voyage. With its vast church, ornate Baroque
interior, Imperial rooms and museum, the
abbey is a not-to-be-missed treasure.
This afternoon, Olympia heads into the
stunning Wachau valley, which sweeps
majestically past pretty towns and terraces of
vines – picture-postcard-perfection – before
mooring close to Vienna.
Day Four ~ Imperial Vienna
Board the coach for the short transfer
into the centre of the Austrian capital, city
of ‘coffee and cake’, of Strauss waltzes,
musical geniuses and the Habsburg empire,
whose greatest glory is the astonishing
Hofburg Palace.
Our optional guided tour will introduce you
to this city of palaces, great St. Stephan’s
Cathedral, historic churches and museums,
elegant shopping arcades and the famous
Ringstrasse of imposing buildings, vast
squares and open spaces. Imperialist
glories, peerless musical heritage and great
philosophical thinkers will be brought to life
as you get to know this cultural melting pot,
once home to Mozart, Wagner, Freud and
Mahler, amongst others.
This afternoon, another optional excursion
brings the opportunity to visit the
extraordinary Schönbrunn Palace, the
Imperial summer home, where the opulent
salons once echoed with the sound of the
young Mozart.
AUSTRIA
HUNGARY
Wertheim
Vienna
Budapest
Melk
Linz
Dürnstein
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Day Five ~ Budapest
Be on deck to experience the unforgettable
sight of Olympia’s arrival this afternoon in
Hungary’s ‘twin’ capital. Straddling the river,
one ‘half’ is a grandiose, elegant hillside of
opulent buildings, the other a bustling hive
of commercial activity, and together a place
full of fascination and interest, waiting to
be discovered.
Our optional guided tour of the ‘Pearl of
the Danube’ will be the best introduction
to this marvellous city. The most striking
monuments are found on the left, Buda,
bank of the river, including romantic,
colourful Castle Hill, a maze of winding
streets that is home to the former Royal
Palace and to important museums. Cross
to Pest by the grand Lánchíd, or Chain
Bridge, close to the vast Gothic parliament
buildings, which line the river, and discover
the old town’s designer stores, coffee
houses, patisseries and restaurants.
Elsewhere, Pest’s attractions include St.
Stephen’s Basilica, the Museum of Fine Arts
and one of Europe’s largest spas.
Day Six ~ Budapest, Visegrád
This morning brings another chance
to explore the city, and after lunch, as
Olympia slips away back upstream, many
will join the optional excursion to towns
of the spectacular Danube Bend, visiting
Esztergom, with its great basilica, Baroque
jewel Szentendre, with its colourful houses
and artists’ colony, and rejoining Olympia
in Visegrád, where entrance is included to
the 13th century fortress, with its stunning
views.
Day Seven ~ Bratislava
The Slovakian capital, which uniquely also
borders Hungary and Austria, is a medieval
gem, discovered this morning on an optional
walking tour, which will include the Gothic St
Martin’s Cathedral, some splendid Baroque
palaces and the city’s ancient suspension
bridge. This afternoon Olympia continues
upstream, cruising back into Austria.
Day Eight ~ Dürnstein
Olympia’s final call is at the impossibly pretty
Wachau Valley town of Dürnstein, in the
castle above which Richard the Lionheart
was once imprisoned. Enjoy an included
walking tour of this beautiful place, then
re-board the ship for a final cruise back
through the Wachau’s exquisite scenery,
and this evening’s Captain’s Farewell
Dinner.
Days Nine and Ten ~ Disembark in Linz
Bid “Auf wiedersehen” to Olympia and
her crew, and begin the return journey to
the UK. Passengers flying from Vienna will
transfer to the airport, while those travelling
by coach will retrace their steps, stopping
overnight in the Frankfurt area, before
returning home the following day.
danube CRUISE TO VIENNA
BUDAPEST
Cabin Supplements
Optional Excursions
• Benedictine Abbey Tour, Melk (half day)
• Vienna City Tour (half day) –
• Schönbrunn Palace (half day) –
• Budapest City Tour (half day) –
Day Four £19 per person
• Danube Bend and Visegrád (half day) –
Day Five £17 per person
• Walking Tour of Bratislava –
Day Six £15 per person
Book all 6 excursions and save £20 per
person
Coach inclusive
10 days from £999
Dates Pick-up Port
2013 Area(s)
30 Aug £1,029 E,G,R Dover
6 Sep £1,029 F,H,R Dover
13 Sep £1,019 K,L,N,R Dover
20 Sep £999 J,Q,R Dover
Flight inclusive
the ship:
✈ Manchester
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FESTIVECRUISES
Rhine Christmas Markets
Join us for an unforgettable festive cruise through the fairytale Rhine Valley –
its towns and villages dressed for the Christmas season. Sail from picturesque
Boppard through the Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim and its famous Christmas
Market. You’ll call at historic Koblenz for another opportunity to purchase gifts
and decorations, and there’s also an optional excursion to pretty Cochem.
RHINE
CHRISTMAS MARKETS
Cruise highlights
• Embark in Boppard – ‘Pearl of
the Rhine’
• Cruise through the beautiful Rhine
Gorge, beneath the Lorelei
• Christmas Market calls at
Rüdesheim and Koblenz
• Full-board – breakfast, lunch
and dinner
• All other standard inclusions
Cabin Supplements
Single Cabin Promenade £90 per person*
*£130 per person on 4 December only
Optional Excursions
• Bonn Christmas Markets (half day)
– Day Three £16 per person
Book both optional excursions and save
£5 per person
Rail inclusive
to Cologne via Brussels and transfers to and
from MS Olympia.
Coach inclusive
Date Pick-up Port
2013 Area(s)
4 December £389 D,F Hull
5 December £299 J,Q Dover
8 December £299 G,H Dover
11 December £299 L,R Dover
14 December £289 E,G Dover
17 December £249 K,M,R Dover
Flight inclusive
and return transfers to the ship: ✈ Birmingham
✈
Day One ~ Boppard
Travel to join Olympia in Boppard, the
delightful ‘Pearl of the Rhine’, and enjoy the
warmth and welcome of your first night on
board.
Day Two ~ Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim
Olympia heads into the romantic Middle
Rhine, passing fairytale castles and
riverside villages, and sailing beneath the
legendary Lorelei rock to Rüdesheim, the
Rhine’s most celebrated wine-town. The
narrow streets – including the famous
Weinstube-lined Drosselgasse – bustle
with seasonal celebration. Visit the famous
Christmas Market, with over 120 stalls
representing 12 nations, and featuring
Europe’s largest Nativity Scene, and join
the optional excursion to famous Siegfried’s
Mechanisches Musikkabinett, before enjoying
dinner on board.
Day Three ~ Koblenz
After a morning’s scenic cruise, Olympia
arrives by lunchtime in historic Koblenz, at
the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle,
and overlooked on the far bank by the
mighty Ehrenbreitstein Castle, and there‘s
the opportunity to go ashore to take in the
atmosphere of the town’s own Christmas
Market, complete with ice-skating rink and
colourful stalls. There’s also the chance to
join a wonderful optional excursion to the
former capital of Germany, Bonn with its
festive backdrop and seasonal Christmas
Markets.
Spend the evening in Koblenz, either
stepping ashore or enjoying entertainment
from the on-board pianist.
Day Four ~ Disembark in Koblenz
Bid “Auf Wiedersehen” to Olympia, and begin
your return journey to the UK.
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FESTIVECRUISES
Christmas Cruise
Join us for a Christmas to remember! Nothing could be more enjoyable than
spending the festive holiday being pampered in your own floating hotel,
calling at some truly beautiful places – including Rüdesheim, Koblenz and
Königswinter – and being looked after by friendly crew keen to ensure that
you enjoy a very special Christmas cruise!
Day One ~ Embark in Boppard
Travel to join Olympia in the Rhine-side town
of Boppard, and enjoy your first evening on
board.
Day Two ~ Christmas Eve in Rüdesheim
Olympia sails through the idyllic Rhine Gorge,
beneath the legendary Lorelei and past
historic mid-stream ‘toll-towers’, arriving by
lunchtime in Rüdesheim. There’s a chance
to explore the town, with its Weinstube-lined
Drosselgasse and famous Nativity Scene on
the Town Square, and to join the optional
excursion to the fascinating Siegfried’s
Mechanisches Musikkabinett.
This evening, enjoy a special on-board
Christmas Eve Dinner, with live music to
entertain you on this special night.
Day Three ~ Christmas Day on Olympia
On Christmas Morning Olympia cruises back
through the Rhine Gorge to Koblenz, where
the meandering Moselle joins the Rhine,
overlooked by the Ehrenbreistein Castle.
After lunch on board, there’s the chance to
join the short optional visit to Cologne, or
to remain on board while Olympia cruises
to Königswinter, beneath the ‘Seven Hills’.
Enjoy a celebration Christmas Night Dinner
Party with a traditional Turkey meal on board,
with live music.
Day Four ~ Boxing Day in Koblenz
Olympia returns to Koblenz, and there’s the
chance to enjoy an optional excursion to the
exquisite wine-growing town of Cochem, one
of the Moselle’s prettiest wine-towns, set
beneath the romantic Reichsburg Castle. The
visit will include a chance for you to taste the
lovely wines for which the region is famed,
before you return to Olympia for dinner and a
final evening’s relaxation on board.
Day Five ~ Disembark in Koblenz
Bid “Farewell” to Olympia this morning, and
begin your return journey to the UK at the
end of a true Christmas to remember!
CHRISTMAS CRUISE
Cruise highlights
• Embark in Boppard
• Cruise through the ‘Rhine Gorge,
beneath the Lorelei
• Special Christmas Eve Dinner on
board in Rüdesheim
• Traditional Christmas Night Dinner
party on board in Koblenz
• Party with live music
• Call at Königswinter
dinner
Cabin Supplements
Optional Excursions
• Cologne Ahr Valley (half day)
– Christmas Day – Day Three
£18 per person
• Moselle Cochem (half day)
– Boxing Day – Day Four £19 per person
£5 per person
Rail inclusive
Five days from £749
from MS Olympia.
Coach inclusive
Date Pick-up Port
2013 Area(s)
23 December £499 M,N,R Dover
Flight inclusive
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FESTIVECRUISES
Betwixtmas Cruise
Make the most of the Christmas break and join this very special festive cruise
through the most scenic stretch of the Rhine, enjoying rest, relaxation and
a little gentle exploration of some truly wonderful places, including famous
Rüdesheim and delightful Koblenz. There’s also a Farewell Party on board to
celebrate the season and complete a memorable few days.
BETWIXTMAS
CRUISE
Cruise highlights
• Embark in Boppard – ‘Pearl of
the Rhine’
• Cruise through the beautiful Rhine
Gorge, beneath the Lorelei
• Calls at Rüdesheim and Koblenz
• Full-board – breakfast, lunch
and dinner
Cabin Supplements
Optional Excursions
£5 per person
Rail inclusive
from MS Olympia.
Coach inclusive
Date Pick-up Port
2013 Area(s)
27 December £229 J,N,P,Q,R Dover
Flight inclusive
✈
Travel to join Olympia in the ancient Rhine-
side town of Boppard, and enjoy your first
evening on board, including a buffet dinner.
Day Two ~ Scenic Cruise to Rüdesheim
Olympia cruises south through the idyllic
Rhine Gorge, passing beneath the legendary
Lorelei and historic mid-stream ‘toll-towers’,
and arrives by lunchtime in Rüdesheim, the
most celebrated of the Rhine wine-towns,
beautifully dressed for the festive season.
Spend the afternoon exploring the narrow
streets, including the famous Weinstube-
lined Drosselgasse. Enjoy the late afternoon
optional excursion to the remarkable
collection of musical instruments that
are found in Siegfried’s Mechanisches
Musikkabinett, before dinner is served on
board this evening.
Day Three ~ Koblenz Farewell Dinner
Olympia heads back down-river today,
once again passing the Lorelei, and cruising
between banks dotted with pretty towns and
villages, hillsides carpeted with slumbering
vineyards and topped by fairytale castles.
You’ll arrive by lunchtime in Koblenz, and
have the chance to explore this historic town,
built where the Moselle meets the Rhine, and
overlooked by the mighty Ehrenbreitstein
castle. Join the optional excursion to historic
Cologne, the Rhineland capital, where the
streets of the Altstadt in the shadow of the
twin-towered cathedral will be full of festive
cheer, and where many of the shops and
stores will have begun their post-Christmas
sales.
This evening, enjoy a special Farewell Dinner
and party with entertainment, to celebrate
your last night aboard Olympia.
Begin your return journey to the UK, at the
end of a wonderfully relaxing few days.
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FESTIVECRUISES
New Year’s Celebration Cruise
With New Year’s Eve spent cruising through the Rhine’s most scenic
stretches to the famous festive wine-town of Rüdesheim, an on-board
Celebration Party to enjoy – complete with a glass of sparkling wine
at midnight – as well as a New Year’s Day Gala Dinner, this will be an
unforgettable way to ring in 2014!
Travel to join Olympia in the ancient Rhine-
side town of Boppard, and enjoy dinner and
evening entertainment on board.
Day Two ~ Scenic Cruise Celebrations
in Rüdesheim
Olympia sails through the idyllic, UNESCO-
listed Rhine Gorge, passing beneath the
legendary Lorelei and by historic mid-stream
‘toll-towers’, to arrive by lunchtime in
Rüdesheim, the most celebrated of all the
Rhine wine-towns, beautifully dressed for the
festive season.
Spend a relaxing afternoon exploring the
town’s narrow streets, including the famous
Weinstube-lined Drosselgasse, and perhaps
enjoy our late afternoon optional excursion
to the remarkable collection of musical
instruments that are found in the famous
Siegfried’s Mechanisches Musikkabinett.
This evening, join your fellow guests in
celebration, as you enjoy a New Year’s
Eve Dinner and Party on board Olympia,
toasting the arrival of 2014, while ashore
the townsfolk of Rüdesheim enjoy their own
revelries.
Day Three ~ Koblenz
A relaxing day sees Olympia cruising back
down-river to Koblenz, at the meeting
point of the Moselle with the Rhine, and
overlooked by the Ehrenbreitstein castle.
Step ashore for a stroll, or join the optional
excursion to Cologne, the historic Rhineland
capital dwarfed by the twin-towers of the
vast cathedral, overlooking the historic
streets of the city’s Altstadt.
This evening, round off this very special
celebration cruise with a traditional
New Year’s Day Gala Dinner with live
entertainment on board Olympia.
Bid “Auf Wiedersehen” to Olympia, and begin
your return journey, arriving home late this
evening at the end of a wonderful holiday.
NEW YEAR’S
CELEBRATION CRUISE
Cruise highlights
• Embark in Boppard
• Cruise through the Rhine Gorge,
beneath the Lorelei
• New Year’s Eve Party on board in
Rüdesheim
• New Year’s Day Gala Dinner
• Call at Koblenz
dinner
Cabin Supplements
Optional Excursions
£5 per person
Rail inclusive
from MS Olympia.
Coach inclusive
Date Pick-up Port
2013 Area(s)
30 December £379 J,R Dover
Flight inclusive
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