River Cruises 2021 Explore Europe's waterways aboard our handpicked ships
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Chris Simmonds Managing Director of Saga Holidays Our heritage Founded in 1951, we began as a small hotel in the seaside town of Folkestone, Kent. Noting a gap in the market for off-peak holidays, entrepreneur Sidney De Haan launched breaks for retired holidaymakers. The idea took off, and soon he expanded the Saga concept to hotels and tours around the globe. Under the leadership of Sidney’s son, Roger De Haan, we grew into a complete lifestyle brand for the over 50s. We’re still based in Folkestone, our hometown for almost 70 years, and are proud of our heritage as a company who really cares about our customers, and who champions them in all aspects of their life.
2 Contact your preferred travel agent Contact your preferred travel agent 3 Start dreaming of This was my first time cruising with Saga, and I really enjoyed it, the team and crew were really caring. The Rhine and the Moselle were the most your next adventure beautiful rivers to cruise.” Beryl Flint who joined Romantic Rhineland Unforgettable experiences you can enjoy in 2021…
See André Rieu in concert Uncover history in Germany and Poland Explore at your leisure Enjoy the incredible spectactle of Explore Dresden, tour Colditz Castle and Each of our itineraries is carefully planned André Rieu and the Johann Strauss visit Auschwitz as you trace the history to give you enough time to explore your orchestra as they perform in his of World War II. destination. You’ll usually be moored in the hometown of Maastricht. Footprints of War along the Elbe to Poland heart of the action, so it’s easy to hop off André Rieu in Maastricht – see page 20 – see page 68 the ship and start exploring straight away. At many ports of call there are excursions available, but if you like to be more independent, you can ask your Cruise Host or Assistant to share some of their expert local knowledge.
Indulge your hobby on a Special Interest river cruise If you have a passion for music, a love of gardening or an interest in wartime history, a Special Interest river cruise is the perfect choice. Featuring excursions, events and the knowledge of a friendly expert, you can share your interest with fellow enthusiasts and really make the most of your hobby in a fun and sociable atmosphere.
Stay longer and see more when you Cruise & Stay Spend time in Transylvania Explore the sights of Lisbon Sometimes a few hours in a city such as Vienna or Prague just isn’t quite Discover the history of Bran Castle Spend three nights in Portugal’s coastal long enough, which is why we created – the inspiration for Bram Stoker’s capital, home to the Belém Tower and our exclusive Cruise & Stay holidays. Dracula – and tour the beautiful town the Monument to the Discoveries. Combining a relaxing river cruise with during a three-night stay. Lisbon and the Douro Valley – see page 80 a two or three-night stay in a hotel Transylvania and the Danube within easy reach of the city centre or – see page 54 major attractions, these holidays give you the freedom to really explore the city in depth and at your leisure. Contents Dutch & Belgian waterways 12
The Rhine & her tributaries 21
The Danube 38
See more of Europe 56
The Elbe, Oder & German waterways 64
Portuguese & French waterways 76
Russian & Ukrainian Waterways 82
4 Contact your preferred travel agent Contact your preferred travel agent 5 Excellent door-to-door pick-up service, knowledgeable guides, fantastic food, good itinerary, very helpful and humorous staff.” Jennifer Stanley who joined Lisbon and the Douro Valley
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Every river cruise includes… Enjoy included VIP door-to-door travel service with • VIP door-to-door service with unlimited mileage – see below unlimited mileage. for more details Whether you’re travelling to an international airport, your local • Included travel insurance§, including cover for over 400 airport for an included domestic flight, or your UK departure pre-existing medical conditions point you can relax knowing that we’ll take care of your • Return travel either by coach via Eurotunnel, or economy travel details. flights (including all airport taxes fees and charges), as Our chauffeur service specified on the holiday pages We’ll arrange for an experienced chauffeur to pick you up • Return transfer between your overseas airport, train station, from your home, or a family or friend’s house if you prefer, so hotel and port, where applicable you can enjoy a carefree journey to your chosen airport or • Cabin accommodation, meals, snacks, entertainment and UK departure point. Your chauffeur will call you to confirm a activities as stated on the holiday page collection time and any local directions if necessary, and when • The services of a dedicated Saga Cruise Host or Assistant they arrive, they’ll load your luggage into the vehicle. on board When you arrive in the UK after your holiday, your chauffeur • Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner, aboard our will be there to greet you ready for your journey home. exclusively chartered ships Alternatively, you can travel by rail • Complimentary tea and coffee on board, aboard our exclusively chartered ships We can organise standard class rail travel from your local station to your departure point. Just leave it to us and we’ll • Excursions as described on the holiday pages sort out all the timings and arrangements. • Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner •Complimentary Wi-Fi on board. Complimentary airport parking If you prefer to drive yourself, we can arrange Go all-inclusive for even greater value complimentary parking at the airport. We offer a fantastic range of all-inclusive river cruises – a great Terms and conditions apply. choice if you like all your meals included in the price. They also Find out more at saga.co.uk/vip include a free bar open up to 15 hours a day, and even excursions on selected cruises – which means you can focus on enjoying your Please note: you could be sharing your journey with up to three (or holiday with everything taken care of. very occasionally five) other Saga guests in one of our larger MPVs.
For a little extra, why not add… • Regional flights (or Eurostar where applicable) • Flight upgrades • Optional excursions, where available.
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Our expert Holiday Creators ship-shape and can be contacted 24 hours With years of experience and an in-depth a day. They’ll create a sociable atmosphere knowledge of travelling, our Holiday on board host a special drinks reception, Creators love nothing more than sharing and share their expert local knowledge their passion for travel by creating holidays of the ports you visit so you can explore exclusively for you. They seek out fantastic independently with ease. destinations, hotels in prime locations and Assurance and peace of mind develop exciting itineraries with plenty of excursions that mix visits to famous Our Saga Cruise Team not only have a sites as well as lesser-known gems they’ve great knowledge of the ship and the places encountered during their travels. you’ll be exploring, they’re there to help you with any problems that may occur. They’re Your Saga Cruise Host and Assistant fully supported by our team based at our Providing a warm welcome on board, your Head Office in Kent, who are on call 24 Saga Cruise Host and Assistant are there hours a day. to ensure that your holiday experience is
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Wherever in the world you travel to, you can always expect high standards of quality and service. We work closely with river cruise lines, who share our values and offer those little touches that make our holidays special. You can expect porterage of luggage on arrival at your ship, an English-speaking reception, and a varied selection of dishes at mealtimes.
8 Contact your preferred travel agent Contact your preferred travel agent 9 The whole trip was excellent. I could not fault it. We were very well looked after. The Welcome aboard a ship to suit ship, crew, service and food were all very good.” Susan Warby who joined Douro your style of cruising Discovery
We handpick every cruise ship we use to ensure it meets the high standards you expect from us. With a fantastic team on board, you can enjoy excellent levels of service and great facilities.
Our exclusively chartered ships socialise with fellow guests. Each ship offers Featuring entertainment and cuisine created something a little different and you’ll find with you in mind, our exclusively chartered more details on our ship pages. ships provide a relaxed and grown-up Delicious cuisine atmosphere during your cruise. The team of chefs on board produce Rex Rheni hhh high-quality menus featuring Johannes Brahms hhh+ mouth-watering cuisine inspired by the fresh Amadeus Royal hhhh produce and the regions you visit. Tempting Douro Queen hhhh buffet-style breakfasts will be the ideal start to your day, while superb four-course dinners MS Asara hhhh+ will be the perfect conclusion. Amadeus Provence hhhh+ (part chartered) We also offer cruises on a selection of ships Complimentary audio headsets – a tour where you’ll travel with international guests, guide at your fingertips providing you with a wider choice of rivers You’ll have use of our free audio headsets to explore. on selected ships. Listen to informative commentaries as you gently sail along the Our rating – the sign of good quality h river, wherever you are on the ship. Or switch Every ship has its standards, but what may it off and enjoy the views with minimal pass as a five-star vessel in one country interruptions, it’s your choice. The same may not necessarily match the luxury found device will be used to hear your guide on elsewhere. So that you know exactly what excursions, or you can use it for independent to expect, we give our ships a rating – - h sightseeing in many ports. Simply take the based on the variety of food, facilities and headset with you when you step ashore, then standard of cabins, with representing hhhhh set off to explore using the interactive map the finest. as a guide. Excellent facilities Take a 360º tour Admire the views as you relax in the You can find out what life is like on board our comfortable lounge sipping a cup of tea or ships, plus enjoy 360º tours of our exclusive coffee, or enjoy the fresh air and climate ships here. out on the ship’s deck – a great place to
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Springtime in the Netherlands HOLLAND Enkhuizen Enjoy a springtime river cruise around the waterways of the Hoorn Dutch & Belgian Netherlands, with a day in Keukenhof Gardens, a mooring in Hoorn and Beverwijk time to explore Amsterdam. Zaandam Amsterdam
Waterways Departing: April 4, 23 and 28, 2021 aboard Rex Rheni hhh – click here for details Keukenhof gardens Cruise code: RH036 From flower-filled meadows and Itinerary at a glance quaint windmills to sleepy villages Day 1: UK to Amsterdam to Beverwijk. and picturesque towns. Day 2: Beverwijk to Zaandam. Day 3: Zaandam to Enkhuizen. Day 4: Enkhuizen to Hoorn. Windmills in Kinderdijk Day 5: Hoorn to Amsterdam. Day 6: Amsterdam to UK.
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14 meals: 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 5 dinners
Free bar open 12 hours a day†
Zaanse Schans Windmill Village Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
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l Interactive maps and audio headsets Discover the contrasting highlights of the Netherlands at its most colourful, on this for independent exploration five-night springtime cruise aboard the popular Rex Rheni. Gardeners will be inspired by the full-day visit to world-renowned Keukenhof flower gardens. Explore 'typically Dutch' Excursion
Zaandam or join an optional tour of the village of Zaanse Schans, for a glimpse of rural l Visit to Keukenhof gardens life in the 18th and 19th centuries. In both Enkhuizen and Hoorn, see historic buildings typical of towns made wealthy by trade through the Dutch East India Company. The capital, Amsterdam, provides the grand finale – an optional tour by coach and canal cruiser will give you an instant overview of the main sights of this fascinating city… Saga exclusive Local flights Solo travellers
On April 4, 2021 join a group of solo Please note: Interactive maps and audio headset travellers and a dedicated Solos host tours are available for exploring independently in on board, enjoy an additional drinks Amsterdam and Hoorn. party and an included walking tour in Hoorn as you cruise for five nights. Holiday code: AF743. Please call call for more details.
†The free bar, open from midday to midnight, serves non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.
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NEW Sounds of the 60s in the Netherlands Day 1: Day 6: UK to Arnhem. Your musical adventure Amsterdam to UK Disembark your ship Hoorn Cruise through the Netherlands, visiting cosmopolitan cities starts as you travel by coach via after breakfast and begin your return and historic towns, while you enjoy classic 60s music played Eurotunnel or ferry to Arnhem. Embark journey to the UK. Amsterdam live on board. Rex Rheni and look forward to a welcome reception and dinner on board tonight Extend your holiday NETHERLANDS as you remain moored here for the Utrecht Departing: March 30 (cruise code: AN924) and May 3 (cruise code: AN925), 2021 After your cruise stay two nights at the next two nights. You can also enjoy a Arnhem aboard Rex Rheni – click here for details hhh live performance from Band of Gold locally rated 4-star Westcord Fashion to get your musical holiday off to an Hotel (4Q) with breakfasts included. The exuberant start. hotel has great links to be able to explore at your leisure. Available only when you fly Day 2: or travel by Eurostar. Arnhem. Today is at leisure for you to All this included explore independently or perhaps join Solo travellers VIP door-to-door travel service an optional tour to see famous sights On March 30, 2021 travel in the company – click here for details associated with Operation Market of other solo travellers and a dedicated Garden, a battle fought in 1944 and the Solos host, who will organise an additional 14 meals: 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches and subject of the epic war film A Bridge too drinks party. You will also have the 5 dinners Far. Remain moored in Arnhem overnight Hoorn walking tour excursion included. and look forward to your second live At Gatwick, Heathrow and Manchester Free bar open 12 hours a day† on-board performance. guests can take advantage of our meet and greet, fast track security and airport Day 3: Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch lounge included as standard on all Solos and dinner Arnhem to Utrecht. Your cruise begins holidays. Cruise 5 nights. Holiday Code: before breakfast this morning and you AF781. Visit saga.co.uk/solos or call for l Five live music performances will sail through the morning to arrive more details. l Two briefings from your band leader in Utrecht at lunchtime. This afternoon l perhaps take an independent stroll through Saga Cruise Host the medieval heart of the city with its Your Host – Jeremy Huggett l Saga Cruise Assistant 112-metre high Domtoren tower or visit one Virtuoso Jeremy Huggett, a previous UK l Complimentary Wi-Fi on board of the city’s museums, alternatively you award winner for best reed player, clearly l Optional travel insurance might prefer to join an optional two-hour demonstrates his skill and maturity on underwritten by Great Lakes guided walking tour of the city. Remain saxophones, flute, and vocals. Since Insurance SE, UK December 2000, Jeremy has been moored here overnight with your third live l Return coach travel via Eurotunnel guesting on sax and flute with legendary set to entertain you on board this evening. or ferry (return flights or Eurostar rock group, Hawkwind. He’s also played upgrade available for a supplement) Day 4: with famous names all over the country, l Interactive maps and audio headsets Utrecht to Hoorn. Bid Utrecht farewell including Acker Bilk. for independent exploration. over breakfast and sail on to reach Hoorn around lunchtime. You’ll then have Band of Gold: the afternoon in Hoorn to see the 16th Band of Gold was formed in 1997 and, and 17th-century town houses – the led by Jeremy Huggett, is guaranteed Dutch East India Company made it a to entertain and get the on-board party wealthy trading town. Perhaps join an going. Band of Gold is extremely versatile optional walking tour which also visits and for this holiday, Jeremy has put Saga exclusive Local flights the interesting Westfries Museum. Moor together a line-up focusing on rock & roll overnight in Hoorn and you’ll need your and the sounds of the 60s. The band will dancing shoes once more as your fourth have a five piece line-up consisting of live music set takes place. saxes/vocals, guitar, keyboards, bass and Interactive maps and headsets available drums. Although based in Devon, Band of See Amsterdam by canal for exploring independently in Hoorn. Gold travel across the UK and abroad. Day 5: Hoorn to Amsterdam. Sail on before breakfast and arrive in Amsterdam with plenty of time left this morning for exploration, either independently or by joining an optional city tour which features a canal cruise. Alternatively, perhaps join our unique culinary walking tour for a different perspective. The final night of your holiday is spent moored in Amsterdam, where you can enjoy a rousing musical finale on board this evening. Interactive maps and headsets available for exploring independently in Amsterdam.
†The free bar, open from midday to midnight, serves non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions or Eusebius Church in Arnhem Get into the groove by exploring independently. Optional excursions are at an additional cost and all excursions are subject to availability and change. This cruise also operates in reverse (Holiday code: AN925) though it follows a slightly different itinerary. †† Return flights or Eurostar upgrade available for a supplement.
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NEW Hidden Treasures of the Netherlands Day 1: Day 5: Harlingen UK to Amsterdam to Hoorn. Travel by Lemmer to Urk. This morning is at leisure Oudeschild Cruise the waterways of the Netherlands to discover sights you know coach from Folkestone to Amsterdam via in Lemmer where you might enjoy relaxing NETHERLANDS and cultural highlights you may not... Eurotunnel or ferry and embark Rex Rheni. in a waterside cafe, alternatively, head Lemmer Enjoy a welcome reception and dinner as off to see its biggest attraction – the you depart this evening for Hoorn, where UNESCO World Heritage-listed Wouda Urk Departing: April 9, 2021 aboard Rex Rheni hhh – click here for details Hoorn you arrive late and moor overnight. pumping station on an optional excursion. Kampen Cruise code: RH262 Your cruise resumes at lunchtime with Day 2: the short voyage to Urk, where you arrive Amsterdam Hoorn to Oudeschild, Texel. Wake up in mid-afternoon and moor overnight. Hoorn. This region of Friesland is largely The fishing town has existed for more agricultural and particularly famous for than a Millennium and was originally its black-and-white Friesian cattle. Step an island in the Almere, a lake which All this included ashore to take a look around and perhaps became part of the Zuiderzee in the 13th VIP door-to-door travel service pause in a waterside cafe and reflect on century. Urk was finally connected to – click here for details this fascinating fact... When the Dutch the mainland by a dyke in 1939. You’re navigators Willem Schouten and Jakob Le in for a treat this afternoon as you can 20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and Maire first sailed past Cape Horn at the look forward to an included scenic drive 7 dinners southernmost tip of South America back through the spellbinding tulip fields of in 1616, Schouten named it after this, his the Noordoostpolder – land reclaimed Free bar open 12 hours a day† home town of Hoorn. You might wish to from the sea which is now considered the explore further on an optional walking tour foremost bulb region in the Netherlands Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch before you cruise through the afternoon to which attracts visitors from around the and dinner reach the small fishing port of Oudeschild globe. Look forward to stops for photo on the island of Texel. The village is a opportunities before you return to l Captain’s dinner and drinks reception popular holiday resort on the south-east your ship. l Saga Cruise Host coast of the island, with fine sandy l Saga Cruise Assistant on board beaches nearby. Day 6: l Entertainment and activities on Urk to Kampen. Bid farewell to Urk after Interactive maps and headsets available the ship for exploring independently in Hoorn. breakfast and cruise on to arrive in Kampen before lunch. This afternoon l Complimentary Wi-Fi on board Day 3: an optional excursion visits Giethoorn, a l Optional travel insurance Oudeschild, Texel to Harlingen. The largest pretty lake town likened to Venice due to underwritten by Great Lakes and most southerly of the Wadden Islands, its many canals and bridges. Return to your Insurance SE, UK Texel is part of the province of North ship in Kampen and moor overnight. l Return coach travel via Eurotunnel Holland and is just 24 kilometres long or ferry Day 7: and nine kilometres wide. This morning l Interactive maps and audio headsets perhaps join an optional island tour – with Kampen to Amsterdam. Set sail before for independent exploration its fields, pine forests, sand dunes and breakfast and arrive in the capital windmills, Texel is like Holland in miniature mid-morning. Perhaps join an optional tour Excursion of Amsterdam by coach this afternoon and and many rare and unusual birds have l Scenic Noordoostpolder drive been spotted here. After lunch set off on see the Royal Palace on Dam Square, the a cruise down the Van Harinxma Canal floating flower market, the Central Railway to arrive in Harlingen before dinner and Station, which is built on thousands of wooden piles, and the grand 19th-century moor overnight. Saga exclusive Local flights Rijksmuseum. This excursion also includes Day 4: a canal cruise to see the city centre with Harlingen to Lemmer. Enjoy the morning at its pretty bridges and attractive gabled leisure in Harlingen. Here you can join an houses up close. Alternatively join an optional excursion exploring the province optional culinary-themed walking tour. The of Friesland and visiting the oldest working final night of your holiday is at leisure in The Noordostpolder tulip fields in full bloom planetarium in the world at the university Amsterdam. city of Franeker. Alternatively you can Interactive maps and headsets available explore historic Harlingen independently on for exploring independently in Amsterdam. foot. This harbour town, the most northerly on the mainland, prospered thanks to Day 8: fishing and trade with Scandinavia. You Amsterdam to UK. Disembark your ship can see the merchants’ houses alongside after breakfast for your return journey to the canals, where the gable stones indicate the UK. the resident’s trade, before house numbers were thought of! Cruise through the Extend your holiday afternoon to arrive in Lemmer, a popular Before your cruise stay two nights at the water sports town, before dinner. You locally rated 4-star Westcord Fashion remain moored here overnight. Hotel (4Q) with breakfasts included. The hotel has great links to be able to explore at your leisure. Available only when you fly or travel by Eurostar.
Explore the island of Texel Iconic Amsterdam Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently. †The free bar on board is open from 12pm to midnight, serving non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
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Floral Delights of the Netherlands Zaandam Day 1: Day 5: Haarlem Amsterdam UK to Amsterdam. Travel by air, or by Antwerp. Arrive in Antwerp after breakfast Keukenhof Gardens Explore the glorious gardens of Keukenhof and Utrecht in coach from Folkestone to Amsterdam via and look forward to an included half-day Utrecht Utrecht Botanical Gardens spring, enjoy Haarlem’s famous Flower Parade and visit the Eurotunnel or ferry and embark Rex Rheni. excursion to take in the splendour of the Waal Floralia flower show in Brussels. Enjoy a welcome dinner onboard as you 16th annual Floralia Brussels flower show in Appeltern Gardens Meuse remain moored here overnight. the grounds and greenhouses of the castle HOLLAND of Groot-Bijgaarden. The 14 hectares Departing: April 16, 2021 aboard Rex Rheni – click here for details hhh Day 2: incorporates more than one million bulbs Antwerp Cruise code: AH294 Amsterdam to Haarlem. The morning with nearly 400 types of tulips on display. is yours to seek out the delights of the The rest of the day is at leisure in Belgium’s BELGIUM Dutch capital. This afternoon cruise to the second city. Perhaps wander the cobbled beautiful city of Haarlem. This evening lanes of the Medieval quarter or seek the annual Flower Parade that begins out a museum dedicated to local son All this included in Noordwijk will arrive in Haarlem, and and acclaimed painter Rubens. Your ship VIP door-to-door travel service you can feast your eyes on a procession remains moored here until the early hours. – click here for details of floats carrying magnificent displays. Your ship remains moored here overnight. Day 6: 20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and Interactive maps and audio headset tours Antwerp to Utrecht to Amsterdam. Enjoy 7 dinners available for exploring independently a relaxing morning on board your ship, in Amsterdam. arriving in Utrecht just after lunch for an Free bar open 12 hours a day† included half-day trip to Utrecht Botanical Day 3: Gardens. Originally called Hortus medicus, Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch Haarlem to Zaandam. Today you may like the gardens were first laid out in 1639 and and dinner to venture into the city centre to take a are one of the oldest university gardens closer look at the colourful floral displays. in the Netherlands. They were installed l Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner The attractive market square, Grote Markt, for students of medicine and played an l Saga Cruise Host is home to an impressive 14th-century important role in the development of l Saga Cruise Assistant on board Town Hall and St Bavo’s church. Set systematic botany in the Netherlands. l Entertainment and activities on sail again this afternoon and cruise to The gardens incorporate six different the ship Zaandam, arriving late afternoon and areas, including a Rock Garden said l Complimentary Wi-Fi on board mooring overnight. to be one of Europe’s finest, Tropical Greenhouses and an Outer Fort where l Optional travel insurance Day 4: marsh marigold and huge skunk cabbage underwritten by Great Lakes Zaandam. Look forward to an included flourish in the spring. Sail on to moor in Insurance SE, UK excursion to the famous Keukenhof l Amsterdam late tonight. Return coach travel via Eurotunnel gardens, also known as the ‘Garden of or ferry Europe’. More than seven million bulbs fill Day 7: l Interactive maps and audio headsets the park with vibrant colour and fragrance. Amsterdam. Enjoy a full day in this for independent exploration The park is on land originally attached iconic city. An optional excursion visits to a castle (which is opposite the current Amsterdam’s botanical gardens, one of Excursions gardens) and used for hunting and growing the oldest in the world. A peaceful retreat l Keukenhof Gardens herbs for the castle kitchen – hence the from the hubbub of the city, the attractive l Floralia Brussels name which translates as ‘kitchen garden’. grounds incorporate three impressive l Utrecht Botanical Gardens The first open-air exhibition, to promote greenhouses: the Palm House where some the region’s bulb growers and flower of the world’s oldest plants are kept, exporters, was held here in 1949. Now the the three-climate greenhouse with its exhibition is an annual event lasting eight subtropical plants, and the butterfly house. weeks and featuring various events and Alternatively, you can join an excursion Saga exclusive Local flights themed displays. During your visit you to Vondelpark, Amsterdam’s largest park, can admire dazzling displays of millions or just do your own thing – exploring the of tulips, daffodils and hyacinths and visit tree-shaded canals, colourful cafes and Keukenhof Gardens flower and plant shows in the pavilions. historic buildings of this lively city. Remain Perhaps pick up ideas for your own moored here overnight. garden…. Of course, the tulip displays are Interactive maps and audio headset tours weather dependent, but they’re normally available for exploring independently in bloom from mid-March to mid-May. in Amsterdam. After the excursion, guests rejoin the ship in Utrecht where it will pause briefly before continuing towards Antwerp tonight. Extend your holiday Before your cruise stay two nights at the locally rated 4-star Westcord Fashion Hotel (4Q) with breakfasts included. The hotel has great links to explore at your leisure. Available only when you fly or travel by Eurostar.
The Flower Parade displays in Haarlem The attractive waterfront of Haarlem Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently. †The free bar on board is open from 12pm to midnight, serving non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
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André Rieu in Maastricht Arnhem
Join an all inclusive cruise through historic towns and cities in Holland GERMANY and Germany and head to Maastricht to witness André Rieu and his NETHERLANDS Rhine & her orchestra perform a spectacular open-air summer concert. Maas Rhine Venlo tributaries Departing: July 5 (cruise code: AN922) and July 12 (cruise code: AN923#), 2021 Roermond Düsseldorf aboard Rex Rheni – click here for details hhh BELGIUM Cologne Discover fairy-tale castles and Maastricht timber-framed houses to pretty churches and charming towns. Itinerary at a glance Day 1: UK to Cologne. Day 2: Cologne to Düsseldorf. Marksburg Castle, Braubach Day 3: Düsseldorf to Arnhem. Day 4: Arnhem to Venlo. Day 5: Venlo to Roermond. Day 6: Roermond to Maastricht. Day 7: Maastricht. Day 8: Maastricht to UK.
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Andre Rieu and the Excursion
Johann Strauss Orchestra l Concert by André Rieu and his orchestra copyright@andre rieu production See the highlights of Cologne
Join André Rieu and the Johann Strauss orchestra in his home town of Maastricht for one of his spectacular summer concerts on this 7-night cruise. You’ll cruise through Saga exclusive Local flights Germany and the Netherlands, visiting an array of important and historic cities like Cologne, Düsseldorf and Arnhem while you can also take the chance to tour smaller towns and villages off the tourist trail to make sure you immerse yourself in authentic Please note: Interactive maps and audio headsets lowlands life. A rousing open-air concert from André Rieu and the Johann Strauss for independent exploration in Cologne. Orchestra in the medieval heart of Maastricht is sure to be the highlight of this cruise with a musical difference!
Please note: †The free bar, open from midday to midnight, serves non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions or by exploring independently. Optional excursions are at an additional cost and all excursions are subject to availability and change. #This cruise also operates a reverse itinerary (Holiday Code: AN923) though ports of call and timings may vary.
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A New Year’s Concert – with André Rieu Amsterdam Christmas on the Rhine Rhine NETHERLANDS GERMANY Cruise from Cologne to Amsterdam, where you can join André Rieu and Embrace the Christmas spirit as you cruise the majestic Rhine, Cologne Rhine Koblenz the Johann Strauss orchestra for a fabulous New Year’s concert GERMANY stopping in historic cities and gliding through glorious scenery. Rüdesheim Mainz Rhine Mannheim Cologne Speyer Heidelberg Departing: January 3, 2021 aboard MS Asara hhhh+ – click here for details Bonn Departing: December 20, 2020 aboard MS Asara hhhh+– click here for details FRANCE Strasbourg Cruise code: AN827 Andernach Koblenz Cruise code: XX579 Breisach Boppard Oberwesel Rüdesheim SWITZERLAND
Itinerary at a glance Itinerary at a glance Day 1: UK to Cologne. Day 1: UK to Cologne. Day 2: Cologne to Bonn. Day 2: Mainz. Day 3: Bonn to Koblenz Day 3: Mainz to Mannheim. Day 4: Koblenz to Rüdesheim. Day 4: Strasbourg. Day 5: Rüdesheim to Bingen. Day 5: Breisach to Speyer. Day 6: Bingen to Boppard to Day 6: Speyer to Rüdesheim. Andernach. Day 7: Rüdesheim to Koblenz. Day 7: Utrecht to Amsterdam. Day 8: Cologne to UK. Day 8: Amsterdam. Day 9: Amsterdam to UK. All this included VIP door-to-door travel service All this included – click here for details VIP door-to-door travel service 20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and – click here for details 7 dinners 23 meals: 8 breakfasts, 7 lunches and Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch 8 dinners A wintry view of the Rhine A wintry Pfalzgrafenstein Castle and dinner Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch l Drinks reception and captains dinner and dinner l A mulled wine party and traditional • Return coach travel via Eurotunnel Christmas dinner on board or ferry l Complimentary Wi-Fi on board
• Welcome drinks reception and l Saga Cruise Host
Captain’s dinner l Saga Cruise Assistant
• Saga Cruise Host l Entertainment and activities on the ship
• Saga Cruise Assistant l Optional travel insurance underwritten • Expert host and a programme of by Great Lakes Insurance SE, UK Magical Amsterdam Snow along the Rhine A wintry Heidelberg Perhaps join Midnight Mass themed activities on-board l Return coach travel via Eurotunnel • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board. or ferry
Join André Rieu and the Johann Strauss orchestra in Amsterdam for a New Year Optional travel insurance underwritten Join state-of-the-art MS Asara on this luxurious Saga river cruise to see the festive l Interactive maps and audio headsets concert on this enchanting cruise, taking you from Cologne to Amsterdam via Bonn, by Great Lakes Insurance SE, UK Black Forest and visit the towns of Mainz, Strasbourg, Speyer and Koblenz this for independent exploration. Koblenz, Rüdesheim, Bingen, Boppard and Andernach. During your cruise you can Christmas. The fragrance of gingerbread and hot Glühwein, glittering decorations also look forward to on-board concerts from an expert music host, as well as an Excursions and the joyous sound of carol singers… Celebrate Christmas with traditional cheer Excursions illustrated talk about the Strauss family and a music quiz. You’ll sail aboard MS Asara • Concert by André Rieu and his during this magical cruise, which unites the stunning scenery of the Rhine with l Heidelberg visit on a full-board basis, and while moored in Rüdesheim you can also look forward to an Germany’s festive traditions and allows you to dip into France too. Explore the Black orchestra with Category 2 seats l Tour of Strasbourg included excursion to the eccentric Siegfried’s Museum of Mechanical Music. Forest and spend Christmas Evening in the wine town of Rüdesheim then discover the • Siegfried’s Museum of Mechanical Music l Scenic Black Forest tour seasonal sights of Koblenz on Boxing Day. André Rieu - in his own words... “My orchestra consists of young, enthusiastic Koblenz and Ehrenbreitstein Fortress Please note: Interactive maps are available in musicians, who put their heart and soul into If you want to stretch your legs and take in the fresh winter air on Boxing Day afternoon, Rudesheim, Mainz, Strasbourg, Breisach and Koblenz. Some of the highlights may only be seen the music every evening when they play in our perhaps join an optional excursion after arriving in Koblenz. Immortalised by Byron and on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by concerts. At one of our concerts you’ll see me Herman Melville, lofty fortifications have glowered over Koblenz since 1,000AD and exploring independently. and the orchestra, and the audience too, all changed faces over the centuries. The Prussians constructed Festung Ehrenbreitstein having a lot of fun together. Swaying with the in the early 19th century, when Rhineland became a Prussian province. Despite being music, humming along, clapping, jumping up Saga exclusive Local flights Europe’s second largest fortress, after Gibraltar, it played no part in either WWI or WWII. and down – it all happens! Every evening is a The views from the fortress are astounding and you’ll learn about the history of the site. wonderful experience, and in my view there There will also be a guided walk around the historic city of Koblenz where you can admire couldn’t be a greater pleasure for a musician.” the elegant architecture.
Please note: Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently. Interactive maps and audio headsets are available in Cologne, Bonn, Koblenz, Rüdesheim and Amsterdam.
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Sounds of the 60s on the Rhine Day 1: Return to your ship in time to enjoy a Arnhem Nijmegen UK to Cologne. Travel by coach via ‘Musical Kaleidoscope’ from Jeremy and NETHERLANDS GERMANY Love the Swinging 60s... this Rhine cruise is for you! Eurotunnel, or ferry, from Folkestone to the Band of Gold. They aim to provide a fun Cologne where you embark Rex Rheni. night mixing the sounds of the 60s and 70s Rhine Set sail this evening and enjoy a welcome with Rock & Roll, Blues and a bit of Jump Cologne Departing: September 22 and October 4, 2021 aboard Rex Rheni hhh – click here for details drink, and dinner on board, with a live Jive and Swing. Bonn Cruise code: AN199 performance by the accomplished Band Interactive maps and headsets are Koblenz of Gold, who’ll provide fun and cool available for exploring independently in sounds throughout your cruise. Tonight’s Rüdesheim. Rüdesheim performance is entitled ‘Welcome to the Swinging 60s.’ Day 5: Rüdesheim to Cologne. Day 2: Sail from Rüdesheim early this morning All this included Bonn. Arrive in the former West German and, after a lunchtime arrival, spend capital of Bonn in the early hours and enjoy the afternoon at leisure in Cologne. VIP door-to-door travel service a full day here. Perhaps join an optional See some of the historic highlights at – click here for details excursion to see the sights of the town, the Romano-Germanic Museum and 14 meals: 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches and and visit the birthplace of the legendary the cathedral, or go shopping in the 5 dinners Beethoven, this afternoon. Tonight’s city’s modern heart. Tonight you can let musical entertainment is ‘The British yourselves go with the Band of Gold’s Free bar open 12 hours a day† Invasion’ – spend the evening celebrating final performance, ‘60s Jukebox’ featuring the success of British bands in the US and classic artists like The Beatles, The Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch beyond in the 60s including The Beatles, Monkees, Elvis, The Carpenters, The Beach and dinner Rolling Stones, Tom Jones and Dusty Boys, The Troggs and The Animals. Springfield. Interactive maps and headsets Interactive maps and headsets are l Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner are available for exploring independently available for exploring independently l Five live music performances in Bonn. in Cologne. l Two briefings from your band leader Day 3: l Saga Cruise Host Bonn to Koblenz. Depart Bonn at breakfast l Saga Cruise Assistant time and sail through the morning to l Entertainment and activities on Koblenz, where you arrive early afternoon the ship
and moor overnight. Koblenz is set at the l Complimentary Wi-Fi on board point where the Rhine and Moselle flow l Optional travel insurance together. It’s known as ‘Deutsches Eck’ underwritten by Great Lakes or German Corner and features a huge Insurance SE, UK statue of Kaiser Wilhelm l. Looming on l Return coach travel via Eurotunnel the right bank is the imposing Festung or ferry Ehrenbreitstein, a citadel built by the Prussians. You might like to join an l Interactive maps and audio headsets optional tour of the town and castle this for independent exploration afternoon. This evening your on-board entertainers plan to ‘Rock the Joint’ with a set celebrating the pioneers of Rock & Roll including Bill Haley & the Comets, Saga exclusive Local flights Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard and Your Host – Jeremy Huggett Fats Domino. Virtuoso Jeremy Huggett, a previous UK Interactive maps and headsets are award winner for best reed player, clearly Please note: QuietVox headsets allow you to available for exploring independently demonstrates his skill and maturity on hear your tour guide clearly and can be used saxophones, flute, and vocals. Since with interactive maps to conduct self-guided in Koblenz. tours in selected ports of call. On this cruise December 2000, Jeremy has been interactive maps are available in Bonn, Cologne, Day 4: guesting on sax and flute with legendary Koblenz and Rudesheim. See the colours and castles of the Rhine Koblenz to Rüdesheim. rock group, Hawkwind. He’s also played Rex Rheni sets sail over breakfast and with famous names all over the country, cruises one of the most picturesque including Acker Bilk. sections of the middle Rhine. Arrive in Rüdesheim, a charming wine town, early Band of Gold: afternoon and moor here overnight. Band of Gold was formed in 1997 and, Perhaps stroll to the Drosselgasse, a led by Jeremy Huggett, is guaranteed medieval street full of restaurants, wine to entertain and get the on-board party houses and garden taverns, for a glass of going. Band of Gold is extremely versatile the local wine or beer. Alternatively you and for this holiday, Jeremy has put can join an optional excursion to Siegfried’s together a line-up focusing on rock & roll Museum of Mechanical Music, a whimsical and the sounds of the 60s. The band will display of self-playing instruments, or have a five piece line-up consisting of partake in an optional wine tasting at a saxes/vocals, guitar, keyboards, bass and local winery. drums. Although based in Devon, Band of Gold travel across the UK and abroad.
Enjoy the sounds of the 60s Deutsches Eck and the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, Koblenz Please note: October 4, 2021 departure embarks in Cologne and disembarks in Dusseldorf. †The free bar, open from midday to midnight, serves non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Interactive maps and audio headsets are available in Bonn, Cologne, Koblenz and Rüdesheim.
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Majesty of the Middle Rhine Day 1: Day 8: Cologne UK to Cologne. Travel by coach from Boppard to Rüdesheim. Sail south past the Rhine Cruise the Middle Rhine and discover a realm of vine-clad Folkestone to Cologne via Eurotunnel famous Cat and Mouse castles and Lorelei Bonn Königswinter river banks, medieval towns and enchanting castles… or ferry. Embark your ship and enjoy a rock to Rüdesheim. Take in the town’s Andernach welcome reception and dinner on board. early houses and wine taverns or perhaps GERMANY join an optional wine tasting, or visit to Koblenz Departing: June 24 and August 15, 2021 aboard Rex Rheni hhh – click here for details Day 2: the entertaining Siegfried’s Museum Cruise code: RH201 Boppard Cologne to Koblenz to Winningen. Set sail of Mechanical Music. Remain moored Cochem for Koblenz, the city where the Rjhine Traben-Trarbach Zell overnight in Rüdesheim. Mainz Rüdesheim and Moselle meet at Deutsches Eck. Interactive maps and headsets are Moselle Perhaps join an optional city tour including Bernkastel-Kues available for exploring independently Trier Rhine Ehrenbreitstein Fortress which you reach in Rüdesheim. by cable car. Cruise to Winningen where you moor overnight. Day 9: Interactive maps and headsets are Rüdesheim to Mainz to Andernach. Arrive All this included available for exploring independently in Mainz with time to explore the home in Koblenz. town of Johannes Gutenberg, the father VIP door-to-door travel service of modern printing, independently. During – click here for details Day 3: lunch, cruise to Andernach with its Winningen to Cochem to Zell. Cruise historic old town. Perhaps join an optional 32 meals: 11 breakfasts, 10 lunches and upstream past vineyards and villages to excursion to see the extraordinary cold 11 dinners Cochem. It has a beautiful setting beneath water geyser here. Free bar open 12 hours a day† a romantic Neo-Gothic castle which you Interactive maps and headsets are can visit on an optional tour. Sail to the available for exploring independently wine town of Zell this evening. Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch in Mainz. and dinner Day 4: Day 10: • Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner Zell to Bernkastel-Kues. Sail from Andernach to Königswinter to Bonn. Sail • Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard Zell to Bernkastel-Kues – one of downstream to Königswinter. Perhaps join Germany’s prettiest small towns, where an optional excursion by rack-railway to • Saga Cruise Host colourful Renaissance houses line the the ruins of Drachenfels castle. Cruise on • Saga Cruise Assistant on board market square. Moor overnight. to Bonn and explore independently or join • Entertainment and activities on the ship Interactive maps and headsets are an optional guided city walking tour and • Optional travel insurance underwritten available for exploring independently visit Beethoven’s birthplace. by Great Lakes Insurance SE, UK in Bernkastel. Interactive maps and headsets are • Return coach travel via Eurotunnel Day 5: available for exploring independently in or ferry. Königswinter and Bonn. Bernkastel-Kues to Trier. Sail to Trier, Excursion Germany’s oldest city. An afternoon Day 11: • Tour of Trier included tour reveals the cathedral and the Bonn to Cologne. Continue to Cologne, spectacular Roman city gate, Porta Nigra. with the afternoon to explore and admire Day 6: its towering Gothic cathedral. Your ship remains moored overnight. Trier to Traben-Trarbach. Pass stunning Solos Saga exclusive Moselle scenery as you cruise to the ‘twin Interactive maps and headsets are towns’ of Traben-Trarbach. Straddling the available for exploring independently in Cologne. river and linked by a bridge, it was once Local flights the second-largest wine-trading centre Day 12: in Europe. Discover its art nouveau-style Cologne to UK. Disembark your ship after buildings or perhaps join an optional breakfast and start your return journey to wine tasting. the UK. Enjoy time in pretty Koblenz Day 7: Traben-Trarbach to Boppard. Take a Solo travellers leisurely cruise to Boppard. This evening On August 15, 2021 join a group of solo you can go ashore and explore this travellers and a dedicated Solos host on picturesque town in the valley of the board, enjoy an additional drinks party and mythical Lorelei. Alternatively, enjoy an an additional included excursion in Koblenz optional wine tasting. Remain moored in as you cruise 11 nights. Holiday code: Boppard overnight. AF736. Please call for more details.
Trier’s market square See the sights of Trier aboard a road train Please note: †The free bar, open from 12pm to 12am, serves non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently. Please call for details.
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Romance of the Rhine and Main Day 1: Day 5: Amsterdam UK-Amsterdam. Fly to Amsterdam and Miltenberg. Cruise to Miltenberg, set in HOLLAND Explore capital cities and medieval towns of the Rhine and journey by coach to your ship. Enjoy a the attractive Main valley, where the Rhine Main on this charming river cruise welcome dinner on board this evening old town is home to charming streets of GERMANY as your ship remains moored overnight half-timbered houses and old wine taverns. Cologne Wurzburg Bamberg Departing: April 1 and July 12 (cruise code: RH186), and July 5 and October 29 (cruise code: RH187), 2021 in Amsterdam. If beer is more your thing then why not join Koblenz Main aboard Amadeus Royal – click here for details an optional tour of the local brewery. Rüdesheim hhhh Day 2: Miltenberg Amsterdam. Look forward to an Day 6: Nuremburg included excursion on the city’s roads Würzburg. Spend the afternoon in and canals which reveals highlights Würzburg, set among vineyards on the including the famous Skinny Bridge, the banks of the River Main. Enjoy an included Montelbaanstoren tower and the Jewish guided tour of one of Europe’s most Quarter. You might wish to join an optional splendid baroque palaces, the Residenz, culinary walking tour of the city. Your ship then continue into the picturesque All this included departs Amsterdam after lunch and sails Bavarian town to see the 13th-century VIP door-to-door travel service overnight towards Cologne. Fortress of Marienberg, the cathedral – click here for details Interactive maps and headsets are and old Main Bridge. Later cruise towards Bamberg. available for exploring independently 20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and in Amsterdam. Interactive maps and headsets are 7 dinners available for exploring independently Day 3: in Würzburg. Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch Cologne. Enjoy an afternoon exploring and dinner some of the city’s many highlights. Perhaps Day 7:
visit the impressive Gothic cathedral. Bamberg. Moor in Bamberg, one of the l Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner Building started in 1248 to house the best-preserved medieval cities in Germany, l Complimentary Wi-Fi on board relics of the three Magi but was not finally after lunch and enjoy an included walking l Saga Cruise Host completed until 1880! Depart late tonight. tour of the old city. Visit the cathedral, l Saga Cruise Assistant on board Interactive maps and headsets are the old Town Hall and the magnificent l available for exploring independently Renaissance building of Alte Hofhaltung. Entertainment and activities on the ship in Cologne. You might wish to join an optional culinary l Optional travel insurance underwritten walking tour of the city before tonight’s by Great Lakes Insurance SE, UK Day 4: farewell dinner on board as you sail l Return flights and transfers.
Koblenz to Rüdesheim. Perhaps join an overnight to Nuremberg. l Interactive maps and audio headsets optional tour to explore Koblenz and Interactive maps and headsets are for independent exploration the Festung Ehrenbreitstein citadel this available for exploring independently morning. Sail through the scenic Rhine in Bamberg. Excursions Valley to the wine town of Rüdesheim from l Bamberg walking tour where you can join an optional excursion Day 8: l Würzburg tour and visit to the to either a local winery, including a tasting, Nuremberg to UK. Disembark your ship Residenz Palace or to Siegfried’s Museum of Mechanical after breakfast and travel to Munich l Amsterdam coach tour and canal cruise Music. Moor here overnight. airport for your return flight to the UK. Interactive maps and headsets are available for exploring independently in Extend your holiday Koblenz and Rüdesheim. Before your cruise stay two nights at the Saga exclusive Local flights locally rated 4-star Westcord Fashion Hotel (4Q) with breakfasts included. The hotel has great links to be able to explore at your leisure. Available only when you fly or travel by Eurostar.
Miltenberg in Bavaria
Cologne Cathedral and the Hohenzollern bridge
Explore beautiful Amsterdam Stroll through Bamberg Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently. Some departures operate in reverse and ports of call, excursions and timings may vary.
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Jazz and Wine on the Rhine and Moselle Day 1: Day 6: Cologne GERMANY UK to Cologne. Travel by coach from Rüdesheim to Boppard. Explore the Raise a glass in salute to the best German wines as you Folkestone to Cologne and embark Rex charming old wine-town of Rüdesheim cruise the Rhine and Moselle to the sounds of cool jazz... Rhine Rheni. Meet your guest musicians at a and perhaps sample the local coffee, a Koblenz welcome drink reception. Enjoy dinner on heady brew laced with German brandy. Moselle Boppard Cochem board tonight, followed by a performance You can also join an optional excursion to Rüdesheim Departing: May 28, 2021 aboard Rex Rheni hhh – click here for details Zell from the on-board jazz band. Siegfried’s Museum of Mechanical Music. Rhine Cruise code: AN434 Traben-Trarbach This afternoon cruise back along what Bernkastel-Kues Day 2: is probably the most famous and scenic Koblenz to Zell. Explore historic stretch of the river – the romantic Rhine Koblenz, and perhaps visit the Festung Gorge – to Boppard, past a heady array of Ehrenbreitstein, a citadel built by the castles, terraced vineyards and attractive Prussians, on an optional excursion. villages as well as the famous Lorelei Rock. Interactive maps and audio headset tours The small riverside town of Boppard boasts All this included are available if you choose to explore more than 2,000 years of history. Don’t VIP door-to-door travel service Koblenz independently. As you sail away miss the Gothic Carmelite Church or the – click here for details keep a look out for the Deutsches Eck opportunity to stroll along the Rheinallee, headland, which marks the confluence a waterfront promenade. Enjoy a wine 20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and of the Rhine and Moselle. Enjoy an tasting this evening in Boppard. 7 dinners afternoon of live jazz as you cruise the Interactive maps and headsets are beautiful sweeping curves of the Moselle available for exploring independently Free bar on board open 12 hours a day† towards Zell. in Rüdesheim. (2021 departures) Interactive maps and headsets are available for exploring independently Day 7: Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch in Koblenz. Boppard to Cologne. Leave Boppard this and dinner morning and sail to Cologne to explore Day 3: Germany’s fourth largest city. The skyline l Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner Zell to Traben-Trarbach. The picturesque is dominated by the vast Gothic cathedral, l Complimentary Wi-Fi on board little town of Zell is famous for its originally a pilgrimage church designed l Saga Cruise Host Schwarze Katze – Black Cat – vineyard. to house the relics of the three Magi. l Saga Cruise Assistant on board Later this morning, cruise along the The colourful houses of the old town are meandering Middle Rhine to the twin nearby, but large swathes of the city are Six live jazz sessions villages of Traben-Trarbach which straddle modern as a result of bombing during l Entertainment and activities on the Moselle. They are known as the World War II. the ship ‘capitals’ of the wine region and are home Art lovers will enjoy both the l Optional travel insurance to many art nouveau buildings. Join an Wallraf-Richartz Museum and the underwritten by Great Lakes included excursion to a local vineyard for Museum Ludwig. Interactive maps and Insurance SE, UK a wine tasting – perhaps sample some audio headset tours are available for ‘flowery’ Mosel. This evening take your l Return coach travel via Eurotunnel exploring independently. Enjoy a farewell or ferry seats for an introduction and informal chat dinner and a jazz concert on board l Interactive maps and audio headsets from the band before enjoying a live jazz ship tonight. performance tonight. for independent exploration. Interactive maps and headsets are Day 4: available for exploring independently Excursions in Cologne. Traben-Trarbach to Bellstein to Cochem. l Two local vineyard tastings. Set sail this morning and cruise to Beilstein Day 8: – known as the ‘Sleeping Beauty of the Cologne to UK. Disembark after breakfast Moselle’ due to its historic inaccessibility and travel to the UK by coach. and beautiful setting. Enjoy some time at leisure before cruising on to moor in the wine town of Cochem tonight. Cochem, Reichsburg Castle Boppard is a beautiful, historic riverside town and Wine tasting Day 5: During your cruise you have the chance Cochem to Rüdesheim. The lovely town of to join a special optional excursion while Cochem has been inhabited since Roman moored in Cochem. You will visit fairy-tale times. Wander the narrow streets lined Reichsburg Castle to learn about its with gabled houses, and see the remains of colourful history and see magnificent the Old Town Wall. You can join an optional views of the Moselle. Enjoy a guided tour excursion around Cochem and magical of the castle, which was rescued and Reichsburg Castle finishing with a trip to restored in the 19th century in neo-Gothic a local vineyard. Cruise from the Moselle style. Today it is a fabulous showcase into the stunning Rhine Gorge and sail to for Renaissance and baroque furniture. Rüdesheim. Enjoy a live jazz performance Later head to a local vineyard and winery this evening. for an introductory talk, and a tasting of Interactive maps and headsets are four regional white Rieslings. There'll be available for exploring independently the chance to purchase some wine before in Cochem. returning to the ship.
Enjoy live jazz music Zell is set on a pretty stretch of the Moselle †The free bar on board is open from 12pm to midnight, serving non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.
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Cologne Rhine and Moselle Königswinter Day 1: Day 8: Day 12: Winningen Koblenz Alken Boppard UK to Cologne. Travel by coach from Strasbourg to Mannheim. Enjoy a morning Winningen to Koblenz to Königswinter. Enjoy Cochem Journey along two inviting waterways passing romantic Mainz GERMANY Folkestone to Cologne via Eurotunnel or ferry at leisure in Strasbourg. Set sail at the morning wandering the narrow streets Rüdesheim Mannheim locations where history reaches out in architecture and embark Rex Rheni. lunchtime and spend the afternoon of half-timbered houses in the pretty wine Speyer Rhine from centuries past and glorious scenery will be and evening sailing along the Rhine to village of Winningen, set among steep FRANCE Rastatt Day 2: Mannheim, where you moor late tonight. slopes of vines. At lunchtime, set sail for a constant companion… Strasbourg Cologne to Bonn. Spend the day in Bonn and Königswinter and perhaps join an optional Kehl Day 9: perhaps join an optional excursion exploring trip to the Ahr Valley en route. Breisach Departing: May 15, June 11, July 19 and August 26, 2021 the highlights of the ‘Federal City.’ Mannheim to Mainz. Enjoy breakfast in Basel aboard Rex Rheni hhh – click here for details Interactive maps and audio headset tours Mannheim, from where you can join an Day 13: Cruise code: RH261 available for exploring independently in Bonn. optional excursion to the university town Königswinter to Cologne. An optional of Heidelberg. Alternatively, stay on excursion allows you to take Germany’s Day 3: board and cruise to historic Mainz at the oldest rack and pinion train to the ruins of Bonn to Koblenz. Sail through the morning confluence of the Rhine and Main rivers. Drachenfels Castle. Later this morning, you All this included to reach Koblenz early afternoon, with its It has a large Romanesque cathedral. cruise back to Cologne for an afternoon in VIP door-to-door travel service glorious location on the confluence of the Behind it, in Gutenbergplatz Square, is this vibrant city. Founded by the Romans, – click here for details Rhine and Moselle rivers. An optional tour a statue of Johannes Gutenberg, the this city has long been an important visits the Festung Ehrenbreitstein, a citadel ‘father of modern printing’ who was born trading centre. It is dominated by its vast 38 meals: 13 breakfasts, 12 lunches and built by the Prussians. in Mainz. There are plenty of Roman ruins Gothic cathedral, started in 1248 as a 13 dinners Interactive maps and audio headset tours to discover, including a huge theatre, pilgrimage church to house the relics of the available for exploring independently an aqueduct and more. Remain moored three Magi. The two spires are 157 metres Free bar on board open 12 hours a day† in Koblenz. overnight in Mainz. high, and were not completed until 1880. in 2021 Interactive maps and audio headset tours Interactive maps and audio headset tours Day 4: Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch available for exploring independently in available for exploring independently in and dinner Koblenz to Rüdesheim. This morning, cruise Mainz. Königswinter and Cologne. the famous Middle Rhine which has steep banks overlooked by many historic castles, Day 10: Day 14: l Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner and past Lorelei Rock. This afternoon your Mainz to Boppard to Alken. Depart Mainz Cologne to UK. Disembark your ship after l Complimentary Wi-Fi on board ship moors in the old wine town of Rüdesheim this morning along the UNESCO World breakfast for your return journey to the UK. l Saga Cruise Host which is famed for the wine taverns lining its Heritage Site of the Rhine Gorge, to l Saga Cruise Assistant on board charming Drosselgasse. Whilst here, perhaps the small riverside town of Boppard in Solo travellers… On July 19, 2021, travel l Entertainment and activities on join an optional visit to Siegfried’s Museum a magical setting in the valley of the in the company of other solo travellers and the ship of Mechanical Music or an optional wine mythical Lorelei. Explore the town’s a dedicated Solos host, who will organise l Complimentary Wi-Fi on board tasting trip. Rheinallee waterfront promenade, and an additional drinks party. There will also l Optional travel insurance the Gothic Carmelite Church, famous for Interactive maps and audio headset tours be an additional excursion in Koblenz. underwritten by Great Lakes its 15th-century choir stalls or perhaps available for exploring independently in Holiday code: AF780. Please call for Insurance SE, UK Rüdesheim. join an optional wine tasting. Your cruise more details. l continues to Alken late this afternoon, Return coach travel via Eurotunnel Day 5: arriving late tonight. or ferry Rüdesheim to Speyer. Sail upstream to l Interactive maps and audio headsets historic Speyer, where you will moor Day 11: for independent exploration. overnight. The town boasts one of Europe’s Alken to Cochem to Winningen. Today you great Romanesque churches and has cruise the Moselle to Cochem, one of the Excursions retained a reminder of its glorious past in most visited places on the Moselle River. l The Black Forest buildings such as the 12th-century Jewish Perched high above the river on a hill l Tour of Strasbourg baths and the city gate. cloaked in vines stands the neo-Gothic Reichsburg Castle. The town’s other Day 6: historic architectural gems include a Speyer to Rastatt to Strasbourg. During the baroque Town Hall backed by a maze of Saga exclusive Local flights journey to Strasbourg, pause in Rastatt pretty streets and a quaint market square. where you can enjoy an included afternoon You can visit the castle and sample the Deutsches Eck, or Germany Corner, in Koblenz excursion to the beautiful Black Forest. Your wines of a local cellar on an optional scenic drive visits Freudenstadt, home to excursion before sailing to Winningen, Solos departures are available Germany’s largest market square, and then arriving late this evening. calls at the 12th-century town of Oppenau Interactive maps and audio headset tours for tea and a slice of the famous gateau. available for exploring independently Moor overnight in Strasbourg. in Cochem. Interactive maps and audio headset tours available for exploring independently in Strasbourg.
Day 7: Strasbourg. A French city with distinctive German influences, Strasbourg is the capital of Alsace and the largest river port in France. Its crowning glory is the ornate Gothic Cathédrale Notre-Dame. See the highlights on an included morning excursion, including a cruise along the canals.
Please note: †The free bar on board is open from 12pm to midnight, serving non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Interactive maps are available in La Petite France in Strasbourg Cologne, Koblenz, Mainz, Strasbourg, Basel, Cochem and Konigswinter. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently. Please call for details.
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Romantic Rhineland Day 1: UK to Cologne to Königswinter. Travel Day 5: Bernkastel-Kues to Cochem to Cologne GERMANY by coach from Folkestone, via Eurotunnel Koblenz. Early this morning, Rex Rheni Konigswinter Discover the highlights of two wonderful rivers, admiring or ferry and embark Rex Rheni. Cruise to will leave Bernkastel-Kues, and sail to Rhine scenic landscapes plus a host of pretty wine towns Königswinter and moor for the night. Cochem. With the romantic backdrop of Koblenz neo-Gothic Reichsburg Castle, Cochem and villages… Day 2: Königswinter to Koblenz. Wake up is understandably one of the most visited Cochem in the pretty village of Königswinter where Zell places on the Moselle River. An optional Moselle Rhine Departing: June 4, September 15 and 27, 2021 aboard Rex Rheni – click here for details you may wish to travel by rack railway Rüdesheim hhh excursion is available to the castle, which up the hillside to the ruined 12th-century Bernkastel-Kues Cruise code: RH018 sits atop a hill cloaked entirely in vines. castle of Drachenfels on an optional Although most of the castle was rebuilt in excursion. Dating from the 12th century, the 19th century, the original 11th-century this castle was immortalised by Wagner, as keep still survives. During the excursion it was here that Siegfried slew the dragon you can also visit a local vineyard for a and then bathed in its blood to render All this included wine tasting. Sail for Koblenz this evening. himself invulnerable. Alternatively, join an Interactive maps and audio headset tours VIP door-to-door travel service optional excursion to Bonn, the birthplace available for exploring independently – click here for details of Beethoven. This afternoon you sail in Cochem. to Koblenz, passing dramatic scenery, 20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and the small island of Nonnenwerth and the Day 6: Koblenz to Rüdesheim. This morning, 7 dinners ruined castle of Rolandsbogen. Your ship cruise the most stunning stretch of the will pause in Remagen where you’ll be able Rhine, passing Lorelei Rock and numerous Free bar on board open 12 hours a day† to see the remains of the old Ludendorff castles. The rock is a symbol of the from 2021 railway bridge, captured by the Americans Rhine and inspired a famous poem by on March 7, 1945. You will have the chance Heinrich Heine, which was set to music by Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch to disembark here for an optional excursion Frederich Silcher. Continue to Rüdesheim, and dinner through the Ahr Valley. Or stay aboard and where you can perhaps sample the famous sail on to Koblenz. wines of the region in the tavern-lined l Captain’s dinner and drinks reception Interactive maps and audio headset tours Drosselgasse, or visit Siegfried’s Museum of l Complimentary Wi-Fi on board
available for exploring independently Mechanical Music. l Saga Cruise Host
in Königswinter. Interactive maps and audio headset tours l Saga Cruise Assistant available for exploring independently Day 3: Koblenz to Zell. Koblenz has a rich l Entertainment and activities on in Rüdesheim. history spanning two millennia, and its past the ship is reflected in a wealth of monuments and Day 7: Rüdesheim to Cologne. Cruise back l Optional travel insurance historic buildings. The city is situated at the to Cologne this morning and spend the underwritten by Great Lakes exact point where the Rhine and Moselle afternoon at leisure exploring this attractive Insurance SE, UK
meet, and the city’s name means ‘merging city, famous for its imposing cathedral and l Return coach travel via Eurotunnel of the rivers’. Explore the city this morning, for giving its name to ‘Eau de Cologne’! Rex or ferry or perhaps visit the Festung Ehrenbreitstein, The city was founded by the Romans and l Interactive maps and audio headsets a citadel built by the Prussians between has long been an important trading centre. for independent exploration. 1816 and 1832, on an optional excursion. The vast Gothic cathedral that towers over Later, sail along the tranquil Moselle to Zell, the surroundings was started in 1248 as a savouring panoramic views of exquisite pilgrimage church to house the relics of the vineyards along the way. three Magi. The two spires are 157 metres Saga exclusive Local flights Interactive maps and audio headset tours high, and were not completed until 1880. available for exploring independently Interactive maps and audio headset tours in Koblenz. available for exploring independently in Cologne. Special interests Day 4: Zell to Bernkastel-Kues. There’ll be a short time to explore the picturesque Day 8: Cologne to UK. Disembark after wine town of Zell this morning, famous for breakfast and begin your return journey to its Schwarze Katz vineyard. The town’s the UK. Vineyards thrive on the banks of the Moselle idyllic location on the Moselle encourages the vines to prosper. Mid-morning you’ll Indulge your passion leave for the picture-perfect town Walking. of Bernkastel-Kues, arguably one of 7 nights departing September 27, 2021. the prettiest small towns in Germany. Holiday code: AK202. Enjoy six walks from Bernkastel-Kues features colourful your ship, exploring the breathtaking Rhine Renaissance houses which line the sloping and Moselle valleys. market square with its 17th-century Arts and Craft. fountain. There will be free time to go ashore 7 nights departing May 8, 2021. and explore the town at leisure as your ship Holiday code: AT300. remains moored here overnight. Interactive maps and audio headset tours available for exploring independently in Bernkastel.
Beautiful half-timbered Please note: †The free bar on board is open from 12pm to midnight from 2021, serving non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Interactive maps are Iconic Cologne available in Koblenz, Cochem, Cologne, Rudesheim and Konigswinter. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by houses of Bernkastel-Kues exploring independently. The June 4, 2021 departure visits the same ports of call in a slightly different order.
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[ NEW] Through the Cologne Day 1: Day 6: Valley of the Lorelei UK to Cologne. Travel to Cologne and Mainz to Boppard. Late this morning enjoy embark Rex Rheni. Enjoy a welcome a leisurely few hours cruising along the Rhine reception and dinner on board as you remain beautiful Moselle to the picturesque town of GERMANY On this all inclusive Saga river moored in Cologne this evening. Boppard. Boasting more than 2,000 years Andernach cruise from Cologne to Andernach, of history, this picturesque town is located Koblenz Day 2: experience the excitement of in the valley of the mythical Lorelei. This Boppard Cologne. Spend the whole day in Cologne, afternoon and evening you can go ashore spectacular fireworks celebrations exploring independently, using an and explore the town. The Rheinallee along Rüdesheim Mainz from a unique vantage point on interactive map and audio headset to take the waterfront is an attractive promenade, the Rhine. a self-guided tour or joining an optional and the Gothic Carmelite Church is famous excursion to reveal the highlights. Cologne for its 15th-century choir stalls. Remain Departing: August 1 (cruise code: RH265), 8 (cruise code: RH266) was founded by the Romans and has long moored here overnight. and September 8 (cruise code: RH260), 2021 been an important trading centre. The Day 7: aboard Rex Rheni – click here for details vast Gothic cathedral that towers over hhh the surroundings was started in 1248 as a Boppard to Andernach. After a morning at All this included pilgrimage church to house the relics of the leisure in Boppard, join other ships sailing VIP door-to-door travel service Three Magi. The two spires are 157 metres in convoy to Andernach this afternoon. – click here for details high, and were not completed until 1880. Perhaps join an optional excursion Your ship remains moored here overnight. visiting the incredible cold water geyser 20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and Interactive maps and headsets are available for which the town is best-known. This 7 dinners for exploring independently in Cologne. evening you’ll witness a glorious fireworks display above the river. Remain moored in Free bar open 12 hours a day† Day 3: Andernach overnight. Cologne to Koblenz. Spend the afternoon Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and evening in Koblenz, at the confluence Day 8: and dinner of the Rhine and Moselle. Discover the Andernach. Disembark your ship after attractive riverside promenade and several breakfast and travel to the airport for your l Captain’s dinner and drinks reception historic churches, all set beneath the return flight to the UK. l Complimentary Wi-Fi on board Festung Ehrenbreitstein citadel on top of l Saga Cruise Host the hill, which you might wish to visit on an Rüdesheim Wine Tasting l Saga Cruise Assistant on board optional excursion and walking tour this Exploring wine towns is sure to work up a l Entertainment and activities on afternoon. Remain moored here overnight. thirst, so perhaps opt to join an excursion the ship Interactive maps and headsets are available to a local winery during your stop in l Optional travel insurance for exploring independently in Koblenz. Rüdesheim. Board a tourist train and travel underwritten by Great Lakes into the centre of town to Weingut Adolf Insurance SE, UK Day 4: Storzel. Located just a few steps from the l Return coach travel via Eurotunnel Koblenz to Rüdesheim. Cruise through famous tavern-lined Drosselgasse, this or ferry the UNESCO-listed Middle Rhine to the family owned winery dates back to the l charming wine town of Rüdesheim, passing Interactive maps and audio headsets 16th century. Your knowledgeable host the fabled Lorelei Rock en route this for independent exploration will introduce you to three different white morning. This afternoon perhaps explore wines from the winery. A pretzel is served the wine town’s cobbled Drosselgasse in alongside to neutralise the taste of the search of a local tipple or alternatively join different wines. After the wine tasting an optional excursion, one includes a wine Saga exclusive Local flights you will have the possibility to taste and tasting while another offers the chance purchase other white and red wines and to see and hear eccentric mechanical different liquors and brandies. A small music machines in action. Remain moored glass decorated with the coat of arms here overnight. of the family is yours to take away as Interactive maps and headsets are available a souvenir. Afterwards, the tourist train for exploring independently in Rüdesheim. will take you back to your ship, unless See the celebrations Day 5: you decide to stroll back at your leisure; perhaps via the Drosselgasse! Rüdesheim to Mainz. After breakfast resume your cruise, making the short voyage to Mainz, where you will spend the rest of the day. Enjoy time to explore independently, or conduct a self-guided tour using your interactive map and audio headset. The capital of Rheinland-Pfalz, Mainz has a large Romanesque red sandstone cathedral, which retains its cloisters. Behind the cathedral in Gutenbergplatz square is a statue of Johannes Gutenberg, the father of modern printing. Remain moored here overnight. Interactive maps and headsets are available for exploring independently in Mainz.
The Market Square in Mainz See Cologne’s iconic skyline Please note: Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently. Departures on August 8, 2021 (RH266) and September 8, 2021 (RH260) follow a slightly different itinerary and fireworks will take place in a different port of call.
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Splendours of the Danube Budapest CRUISE AND STAY HUNGARY Danube Delta ROMANIA Danube Contrast lively Bucharest with the magnificent Iron Gates gorge and Novi Sad serenity of the Danube Delta on this delightful river cruise through Cruise the Danube and you'll find four countries... Iron Gate Gorge Bucharest Chiciu SERBIA Danube wildlife-rich wetlands, narrow Rousse BULGARIA Departing: May 15 and August 16, 2021 aboard Amadeus Royal hhhh canyon-like gorges and historic cities. – click here for details Cruise code: DA330 Itinerary at a glance Day 1: UK to Budapest. Admire beautiful scenery Day 2: Budapest. Day 3: Novi Sad. Day 4: Iron Gates. Day 5: Rousse. Day 6: Danube Delta. Day 7: Chiciu to Bucharest. Day 8: Bucharest to UK.
All this included VIP door-to-door travel service – click here for details
1 night Half Board in a hotel, 6 nights Full Board aboard the ship
20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners Bucharest’s Palace of the Parliament Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on the ship
l Captain’s dinner and drinks reception
l Complimentary Wi-Fi on board
l Saga Cruise Host
l Saga Cruise Assistant on board
l Entertainment and activities on the ship
l Optional travel insurance underwritten The Basarbovo Rock by Great Lakes Insurance SE, UK The iconic Iron Gates Gorge Monastery near Rousse l Return flights and transfers
l Interactive maps and audio headsets for You’re sure to be swept off your feet by the spectacular scenery on this relaxing independent exploration in Rousse. cruise along one of Europe’s grandest waterways. Sailing aboard Amadeus Royal – chartered exclusively for Saga customers – your Danube journey takes in Hungary, Excursions
Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania as it wends its way towards the Black Sea. In addition l Budapest city tour
to the stunning scenery, including that of the Iron Gates gorge and the Danube Delta, l Sightseeing tour of Bucharest you’ll have time to explore some fascinating ports of call. Visit Novi Sad and see the Petrovaradin Fortress before mooring in Rousse, Bulgaria’s ‘Little Vienna.’ You can also look forward to an included guided tour of majestic Budapest and beautiful Bucharest, where you’ll stay overnight in a hotel to round-off your holiday in style. Saga exclusive Local flights Extend your holiday Budapest. 2 nights including breakfasts. Transylvania. 3 nights half board, with two included excursions. Please call for details.
Please note: Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.
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Vienna SLOVAKIA AUSTRIA Bratislava Esztergom Danube Delta Odyssey HUNGARY Budapest Day 1: UK to Budapest. Fly to Hungary’s Day 11: Vukovar. This afternoon discover Kalocsa Mohács capital and embark your ship. Tonight, enjoy Vukovar, the largest Croatian town and CROATIA Wildlife, dramatic gorges and a wealth of charming towns Vukovar a welcome cocktail reception and dinner river port on the Danube, and consequently Novi Sad – see Europe’s most unspoilt delta on this exciting cruise on board. After dinner be sure to secure a thriving town before the Yugoslav War. Belgrade ROMANIA a good vantage point to see the iconic Perhaps join an optional excursion. through seven countries Danube Delta buildings of beautiful Budapest glide past Day 12: Mohács to Kalocsa. An optional Donji Milanovac Iron Gates Gorge illuminated as your cruise begins with an excursion reveals traditional horsemanship. SERBIA Departing: May 15 and August 16, 2021 aboard Amadeus Royal – click here for details Bucharest hhhh overnight voyage towards the border. Pause briefly at Kalocsa for excursion Danube Rousse Black Sea Cruise code: DA329 Day 2: Budapest. This morning, join an participants to rejoin the ship. BULGARIAGiurgiu Chiciu included tour of the Hungarian capital, a Day 13: Esztergom. Spend the morning in cosmopolitan, culture-rich centre of two Esztergom, possibly the most attractive halves. Buda is the older part, with cobbled town on the Danube Bend and the original streets and medieval architecture, while capital of Hungary. You can explore All this included Pest is the administrative centre with independently to see the vast, domed VIP door-to-door travel service impressive 19th-century public buildings neo-classical Basilica of Esztergom, – click here for details set on wide avenues. Your tour reveals the the largest in Hungary, while an optional highlights, including the UNESCO World excursion visits the artists’ village 47 meals: 16 breakfasts, 15 lunches and Heritage-listed Buda Castle. Alternatively of Szentendre. 16 dinners set off on an optional culinary-themed Day 14: Bratislava. This morning you arrive walking tour. Set sail this afternoon and in Slovakia’s capital, Bratislava. Spend Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch cruise through the night. an enjoyable day exploring the city’s old and dinner Interactive maps and headsets are available quarter independently or on an optional city for exploring independently in Budapest. tour. An alternative unique experience visits l Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner Day 3: Novi Sad. Enjoy the afternoon in this a brewery. l Complimentary Wi-Fi on board city where European and Balkan cultures Interactive maps and headsets are available l Saga Cruise Host
meet, with this stretch of the Danube acting for exploring independently in Bratislava. l Saga Cruise Assistant on board as a natural border. Beside Novi Sad is the Day 15: Melk to Weissenkirchen. Perhaps l Entertainment and activities on the ship Petrovaradin Fortress, with a 16-kilometre take an optional excursion to the l Optional travel insurance underwritten network of underground passages and magnificent Benedictine Melk Abbey. by Great Lakes Insurance SE, UK the officers’ residences and government Next, you’ll visit the pretty wine village buildings beneath. Perhaps pay a visit to of Weissenkirchen, one of the top nine l Return flights and transfers the City Museum within the fortress walls. wine-cultivating towns in the beautiful l Interactive maps and audio headsets Or you could join an optional walking tour Wachau Valley for independent exploration. of the old town centre with its fine 18th and Interactive maps and headsets are available 19th-century architecture. Set sail again for exploring independently in Melk. Excursions late this afternoon. Day 16: Vienna. This morning you can look l City tour of Budapest Day 4: Iron Gate. Sail through the forward to an included tour of this dynamic l Tour of Bucharest world-famous Iron Gate gorge. city, while an optional culinary walking tour l Sightseeing tour of Vienna. Day 5: Rousse. Arrive in Bulgaria’s is also available. This afternoon an optional largest port, this morning. Explore excursion visits grand Schönbrunn Palace. independently or perhaps take an optional You may wish to spend the final evening guided walk through the city that’s of your holiday attending an optional sometimes referred to as ‘Little Vienna’, performance of music by Mozart and thanks to the imposing 19th-century Strauss in one of the great formal concert Austro-Hungarian architecture. houses of Imperial Vienna. Interactive maps and headsets are available Interactive maps and headsets are available for exploring independently in Rousse. for exploring independently in Vienna. Saga exclusive Local flights Day 6: Danube Delta. Cruise through Day 17: Vienna to UK. Disembark and travel the beautiful Danube Delta, a UNESCO to the airport for your return flight to the UK. Biosphere Reserve. Perhaps join an optional Danube Delta exploration. Cruise through the Iron Gates Day 7: Chiciu to Giurgiu. Included full-day tour of Romania’s capital, Bucharest, rejoining the ship in Giurgiu for an Extend your holiday overnight mooring. Vienna Day 8: Cruising the Danube. Spend a day at 2 nights, including breakfasts. leisure on board. Day 9: Iron Gate to Donji Milanovac. Return Spend two nights at the locally rated through the Iron Gate and arrive in pretty 4-star Imperial Riding School Renaissance Donji Milanovac. You could join an optional Vienna Hotel (4Q). While here, take time excursion to the Lepenski Vir Mesolithic site. to discover the timeless allure of Vienna, Day 10: Belgrade. Spend the day in Serbia’s a graceful and historical city with a vast capital, where there’s an optional city tour. array of architectural styles. This afternoon an optional excursion visits Single supplement (per person, per stay) the Royal Palace and Tito’s Memorial. applies. Please call for details. Interactive maps and headsets are available for exploring independently in Belgrade.
Beautiful Budapest Birds flock to the Danube Delta Please note: Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.
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Contrasts of the Danube Budapest Your stay Day 7: HUNGARY nights in hotel Kalocsa CRUISE AND STAY The Iron Gates. Cruise the Danube through Iron Gates Day 1: Mohács the southern stretch of the dramatic ROMANIA UK to Bucharest. Fly to Bucharest and Novi Sad Tulcea Carpathian mountains and the foothills Braila Stay overnight in lively Bucharest before cruising the Danube transfer to a locally rated 4-star hotel for Belgrade Danube Danube of the Balkans to the ‘Iron Gates’, a scenic Bucharest through Belgrade, Rousse, the scenic Danube Delta and the an overnight stay with dinner included. Delta gorge between sheer cliffs. SERBIA Rousse Iron Gates gorge… Nikopol Svistov Day 8: BULGARIA Your river cruise Belgrade and Novi Sad. This morning, Departing: April 15, July 26 and October 6 (cruise code: DA248#) and April 22, June 19 and Day 2: perhaps join an optional tour of Serbia's October 13 (cruise code: DA249), 2021 aboard Amadeus Royal hhhh – click here for details Bucharest to Tulcea. An included tour capital, Belgrade, one of the oldest cities of lively Bucharest reveals some of its in Europe and the meeting point of Eastern All this included highlights, such as the impressive Palace of and Western Europe. This afternoon, an VIP door-to-door travel service the Parliament, Cotroceni Palace where the optional tour reveals Novi Sad and the – click here for details President of Romania resides, and historic mighty Petrovaradin fortress. Cretulescu Palace. After lunch you’ll travel Interactive maps and audio headset tours 1 night Half Board in a hotel, to Tulcea, and embark Amadeus Royal are available for exploring independently 8 nights Full Board aboard the ship which remains moored here overnight. in Belgrade. Enjoy a welcome drink and dinner on board. Day 9: 26 meals: 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 9 dinners Day 3: Mohács to Kalocsa to Budapest. Explore the home of some of Hungary’s most Tulcea to Danube Delta. Sail through Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch exciting folk traditions at leisure. the stunning Danube Delta, a wetland and dinner biosphere that is Europe's second largest An optional full-day excursion visits the Hungarian lowlands for a performance delta and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. • Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner of traditional horsemanship. Participants An optional half-day trip exploring aboard • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board a smaller boat is available. rejoin the ship in Kalocsa where she pauses briefly, before continuing • Saga Cruise Host Day 4: towards Budapest. • Saga Cruise Assistant on board Braila. Spend the morning exploring the • Entertainment and activities on Day 10: Romanian town of Braila, an important the ship trading port in the 19th century. Perhaps Budapest. Arrive in Budapest very early this morning. Disembark your ship for your • Interactive maps and audio headsets take a tram ride – the tramline established for independent exploration in the 19th century is still going strong! return flight to the UK. • Optional travel insurance Amadeus Royal departs during lunch and underwritten by Great Lakes sails through the night towards Rousse. Extend your holiday Insurance SE, UK Budapest. 2 nights including breakfasts. Day 5: • Return flights and transfers. Transylvania. 3 nights half board, with two Rousse to Svistov to Nikopol. Explore included excursions. Please call for details. stately Rousse independently this morning Excursion or on an optional walking tour. The city l Tour of Bucharest. prospered from its location on the Danube Discover the Danube and its many grand and beautiful buildings The mighty river Danube is a river for all earned it the nickname 'Little Vienna'. seasons. Not only is it Europe’s second Another optional excursion visits Veliko longest, but it touches 10 countries as it Saga exclusive Local flights Tarnovo, one of Bulgaria’s most stunning makes its way across the continent. This medieval towns. Your ship departs exciting cruise will introduce you to some at lunchtime for Svistov, arriving late of the Danube’s many and varied faces, Solos departures available afternoon, you will have a couple of hours ranging from beautiful scenery including to explore before dinner when you set sail the Carpathian mountains and ports such for Nikopol and moor overnight. as enchanting Rousse – Little Vienna’ – to Interactive maps and audio headset tours the famous Danube Delta. This wetland biosphere is a UNESCO World Heritage St Sava Cathedral, Belgrade are available for exploring independently in Rousse. Site, the greater part of which lies in Romania where your cruise starts. The Day 6: delta is made up of a maze of waterways, Nikopol. Go exploring this morning in lakes, dunes and floating islands of reed. Nikopol or perhaps join an optional It’s also home to some 300 species of birds city tour of ancient Pleven, the ‘city including pelicans, as well as 45 species of museums', famous for the 1877 siege of freshwater fish. Sit back and take in its which saw Bulgaria breakaway from haunting and natural beauty as you cruise Ottoman rule. Set sail again this afternoon. its waters. Solo travellers On April 22, 2021, travel in the company of other solo travellers and a dedicated Solos host, Included Pleven Panoramic excursion, and enjoy an additional drinks party. Holiday code: AF782. Please call for more details.
Bucharest’s Palace of the Parliament Sail along the Iron Gates gorge #Some departures follow a reverse itinerary and ports of call, excursions and timings may vary slightly. This reverse itinerary does not visit Bralia and Nikopol. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.
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Wildlife of the Danube Delta Extend your holiday nights in hotel Your stay CRUISE AND STAY Transylvania. 3 nights half-board with Braila Danube Delta Day 1: included excursion Tulcea ROMANIA UK to Bucharest. Fly to Bucharest and Before your cruise stay three nights at St Georghe Stay overnight in lively Bucharest before sailing along one transfer to a locally rated 4-star hotel for a a locally rated 4-star hotel and explore of Europe's most beautiful rivers in the company of an two night stay with dinners included. Transylvania on an included excursion. Bucharest expert naturalist... Please call for details.. Day 2: Bucharest. Enjoy an included tour of the Stephen Moss Departing: June 13 and August 1, 2021 aboard Amadeus Royal hhhh – click here for details lively capital of Romania, Bucharest – Joining the August 2021 date. Cruise code: DA293 – popular with the jet set and known as ‘Little Paris’ in the 1900s. See the A lifelong naturalist, Stephen Moss is All this included enormous Palace of the Parliament and one of Britain’s foremost nature writers, VIP door-to-door travel service the Patriarchal Church. Enjoy some time at broadcasters and wildlife television – click here for details leisure to explore independently. producers. He was an original producer of BBC’s Bafta-winning series Springwatch and has also worked on Big Cat Diary 5 nights Full Board on board, 2 nights Half Board in a hotel Your river cruise and Birds Britannia, in addition to writing a monthly column for The Guardian Day 3: and regular appearances on BBC Radio 18 meals: 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches and Bucharest to Tulcea. Transfer to Tulcea 4. Stephen will join you for the second 7 dinners where you will embark Amadeus Royal. half of your cruise to deliver talks on Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch Enjoy a welcome drink and dinner on board both his experiences producing wildlife and dinner as you remain moored here overnight. documentaries and focusing on the bird and wildlife of the Danube Delta, as well l Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner Day 4: as reading excerpts from his new book l Complimentary Wi-Fi on board Tulcea to St Georghe. Perhaps join an Mrs Moreau’s Warbler: How Birds Got Their l Saga Cruise Host optional excursion visiting picturesque Names. Free copies of the book, signed by Saon Monastery and the Museum of the the author himself on board, is included for l Saga Cruise Assistant on board Danube Delta before sailing through the all passengers booking this cruise. l Entertainment and activities on stunning Danube Delta to reach the Black the ship
Sea coast. You will moor for the next two l Optional travel insurance nights at the fishing village of St Georghe, underwritten by Great Lakes dating back to the 14th century and Insurance SE, UK renowned for its famous black caviar. l Return flights and transfers Day 5: l Interactive maps and audio headsets Danube Delta. Today you are in for a treat for independent exploration. as you will step onto a smaller vessel to explore the waters and wildlife at Excursions closer quarters. l Tour of Bucharest l Two days Delta exploration aboard Day 6: a smaller vessel Danube Delta. Enjoy another day onboard a smaller ship, negotiating lakes and marshes which are inaccessible to Martin Hughes Games larger cruise vessels. This evening return Saga exclusive Local flights to Amadeus Royal before resuming Martin Hughes Games your cruise. – June 2021 date. Day 7: Former presenter on BBC television Braila. Enjoy a full day in the Romanian programme Springwatch, Martin Explore the Danube Delta’s wildlife at close quarters town of Braila, home to some elegant Hughes-Games will regale passengers with merchants’ villas. You can explore a talk about his experiences in 30 years independently or perhaps join an optional as a wildlife producer. Look forward to excursion to the village of Valeni in seeing a collection of exciting clips from Moldova. Remain moored here overnight. his career, including jumping out of a hot air Please note: In order to cross the Moldavian balloon while being chased by a peregrine border you will require a passport with at falcon, testing the theory that piranha can least six months of validity remaining. In strip a carcass to the bone in a matter of 2020 the optional excursion is a city tour minutes in the Amazon and almost wiping of Braia. out his film crew after thousands of tons of glacial ice fell onto them while they Day 8: were trying to film polar bears. He will also Braila to Bucharest. This morning, bring the wildlife of the Danube Delta to disembark Amadeus Royal for your return life each day, with fascinating insights flight to the UK. into the animals and birdlife, plus their UNESCO-listed habitat.
A youthful Great Crested Grebe The Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.
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Weissenkirchen From the Iron Gates to Vienna SLOVAKIA Your stay overlooked by the massive rectangular Bratislava CRUISE AND STAY Esztergom Day 1: castle, and admiring the attractive Melk Habsburg architecture, independently nights in hotel UK to Bucharest. Fly to Bucharest AUSTRIA Vienna HUNGARY or on an optional morning city tour. This This cruise is all about variety – contrast grand Bucharest and spend your first night at a locally Kalocsa rated 4-star hotel with breakfast and afternoon another optional excursion Mohács ROMANIA and Vienna with the spectacular Iron Gate gorge and folk Iron Gate Gorge dinner included D. uncovers traditional Majolica pottery and Danube Vukovar traditions of Mohács. Slovakian wine practices while another Belgrade Bucharest unique experience visits a brewery. Before Your river cruise Donji Milanovac Giurgiu dinner set sail again, cruising overnight Departing: May 20 and August 21, 2021 aboard Amadeus Royal hhhh – click here for details SERBIA Day 2: bound for Melk. BULGARIA Cruise code: DA331 Bucharest to Giurgiu. Enjoy an included Interactive maps and audio headset tours tour of lively Bucharest and then lunch are available for exploring independently at a local restaurant. Later, visit the in Bratislava. All this included Village Museum, Kisseleff Boulevard and Day 10: Revolution Square before you transfer to VIP door-to-door travel service Melk to Weissenkirchen. The historic Giurgiu and embark your ship. – click here for details town of Melk is a charming medley of Day 3: architectural styles from across the 1 night Half Board in a hotel, Cruising the Danube. Relax on board as you centuries. Its jewel is the baroque abbey 10 nights Full Board aboard the ship sail towards Serbia. which sits on a bluff above the town which can be visited on an optional tour. 32 meals: 11 breakfasts, 10 lunches Day 4: At lunchtime you'll cruise along the Danube and 11 dinners Iron Gates and Donji Milanovac. Sail through to pretty Weissenkirchen where the late the scenic Iron Gate gorge as the river afternoon and evening are at leisure. Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch passes through the dramatic Carpathian Set sail late tonight. and dinner on the ship mountains. After lunch arrive in the pretty Interactive maps and audio headset tours town of Donji Milanovac, and perhaps join l are available for exploring independently Captain’s dinner and drinks reception an optional excursion to the Lepenski Vir in Melk. l Complimentary Wi-Fi on board Mesolithic site, revealing a series of villages l Saga Cruise Host and rock carvings dating back to 6400 BC Day 11: l Saga Cruise Assistant on board Cruise overnight towards Belgrade. Vienna. Arrive in Vienna before breakfast. This morning you can look forward to l Entertainment and activities on Day 5: an included tour in this dynamic city – the ship Belgrade. Arrive in Belgrade this morning. steeped in imperial and musical history l Optional travel insurance Enjoy exploring independently or perhaps – including a drive around the Ringstrasse, underwritten by Great Lakes join an optional tour, such as a visit to encircling the old city, while an optional Insurance SE, UK the Royal Palace and Tito’s Memorial, or culinary walking tour is also available. This l Return flights and transfers an excursion to the impressive Belgrade afternoon an optional excursion visits l Fortress. Set sail again later tonight. Interactive maps and audio headsets grand Schönbrunn Palace. You may wish Audio headsets are available in Belgrade. for independent exploration. to spend the final evening of your holiday Day 6: attending an optional performance of Excursions
Vukovar. Arrive in Vukovar, the largest music by Mozart and Strauss in one l Tour of Bucharest Croatian town and river port on the of the great formal concert houses of l Sightseeing tour of Bratislava Danube, during breakfast, Vukovar was Imperial Vienna. l Vienna city tour a thriving town before the Yugoslav War. Interactive maps and audio headset tours Unscathed belle époque architecture can are available for exploring independently be compared with shell-scarred buildings in Vienna. preserved in memoriam, during your Day 12: visit here. Vienna to UK. Disembark your ship after You also have the chance to join an breakfast for your return flight to the UK. optional excursion to the Ovcara Memorial. Set sail later this afternoon. The gorgeous Iron Gates Extend your holiday Saga exclusive Local flights Day 7: Transylvania Mohács to Kalocsa. Sail to Mohács from where you can join an excursion to witness 3-night pre-extension half board with a performance of traditional Hungarian two included excursions horsemanship before rejoining your ship Before your cruise, transfer to Poiana when she stops briefly in Kalocsa. Brasov, in the heart of Transylvania, and spend three nights on a half-board basis at Day 8: a locally rated 4-star hotel. Enjoy included Esztergom. Arrive before breakfast and this visits to Bran castle – the inspiration for morning you can explore independently Bram Stoker's 'Dracula' – Peles castle and at leisure or perhaps join an optional tour the beautiful town of Brasov including to discover the town’s highlights and the entrance to the Black Church. artistic community of Szentendre. Sail Vienna on over lunch and cruise through the 2 night post-extension with breakfasts remainder of the day and overnight. included. A supplement will apply. Please Day 9: call for details. Bratislava. Spend an enjoyable day exploring Bratislava’s old quarter,
The Vienna State Opera House Weissenkirchen lights up the Wachau Valley Please note: Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.
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Historic Cities of Europe Berlin Your river cruise Your stays GERMANY CRUISE AND STAY nights in hotel Day 1: Day 8: Dresden UK to Budapest. Fly to Budapest Nuremberg to Prague. Disembark your ship Explore the history of central Europe’s most fascinating and transfer to your ship. Enjoy a and travel to Prague for two nights at the cities with a Danube cruise, plus hotel stays in Prague, welcome dinner on board and remain locally rated 5-star Corinthia Hotel Prague, Prague Dresden and Berlin moored overnight. or similar, with dinner included tonight. Nuremberg CZECH REPUBLIC Regensburg Day 2: Day 9: Kelheim Dürnstein Departing: September 8 (cruise code: DA256) and 15 (cruise code: DA257#), 2021 Vienna SLOVAKIA Budapest. See the highlights of the city Prague. Optional sightseeing tour of Passau aboard Amadeus Royal – click here for details Bratislava hhhh on an included morning tour or an optional Prague, including a visit to the old Danube Melk culinary walking tour. Spend the rest of the town, Stare Mesto. Alternatively join AUSTRIA Budapest day and night cruising. a culinary-themes walking tour. Dine HUNGARY Interactive maps and headsets are independently this evening or join an available for exploring independently optional folklore dinner. in Budapest. Day 10: All this included Day 3: Prague to Dresden. Travel into the Saxon Bratislava to Vienna. Arrive in Bratislava Switzerland National Park to explore the VIP door-to-door travel included this morning and admire the Habsburg Sandstone Mountains. Afterwards, enjoy – click here for details baroque architecture. Perhaps join an free time in Dresden. Stay at the locally 7 nights Full Board aboard the ship, optional city tour, with a walk through the rated 4-star Bilderberg Bellevue Dresden old town, or an optional brewery visit (2021 Hotel with dinner included. 5 nights Half Board in hotels dates only). Set sail for Vienna, arriving Day 11: 28 meals: 12 breakfasts, 6 lunches and this evening in time to join an optional 10 dinners excursion to a classical concert. Dresden to Berlin. Depart after breakfast and travel to Berlin for two nights at Interactive maps and headsets are a locally rated 4-star hotel. Dinner is Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch available for exploring independently in included tonight. and dinner on the ship Bratislava.
Day 12: l Captain’s dinner and drinks reception Day 4: Berlin. Included sightseeing tour reveals l Complimentary Wi-Fi on board Vienna to Dürnstein. Included tour of the city’s major sights, including the rebuilt l Austria’s capital. This afternoon cruise Saga Cruise Host Reichstag and the Brandenburg Gate. l to Dürnstein. Saga Cruise Assistant on board Interactive maps and headsets are Day 13: l Entertainment and activities on available for exploring independently in Berlin to UK. Travel to Berlin airport for your the ship Vienna and Dürnstein. return flight to the UK. l Optional travel insurance underwritten by Great Lakes Day 5: Insurance SE, UK
Dürnstein to Melk. Spend the early morning l Return flights and transfers in Dürnstein before cruising to Melk, where Extend your holiday l Interactive maps and audio headsets an optional excursion visits the abbey. for independent exploration. Cruise overnight to Passau. Budapest Interactive maps and headsets are 2 nights, including breakfasts. Excursions Before or after your holiday, stay two available for exploring independently l Budapest city tour in Melk. nights at a locally rated 4-star hotel on the l Sightseeing tour of Vienna Margitzigit Island. Take time to discover l Dresden and the Day 6: Hungary’s vibrant capital which boasts a Elbe Sandstone Mountains Passau. You have the afternoon to wealth of attractions. l Tour of Berlin explore Passau. Perhaps join an optional Single supplement (per person, per stay) walking tour. applies. Please call for more details. Grand architecture lines Dresden’s waterfront Interactive maps and headsets are available for exploring independently in Passau.
Day 7: Regensburg to Kelheim. Discover attractive Regensburg, or join an optional excursion to Weltenburg Abbey. Sail on towards Nuremberg, pausing briefly in Kelheim for excursion participants to rejoin the ship. Saga exclusive Local flights Interactive maps and headsets are available for exploring independently in Regensburg.
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Vienna and the Blue Danube GERMANY Vienna Your stay Day 7: Dürnstein Passau SLOVAKIA Linz. This morning, take the chance to Day 1: Danube Linz Melk Esztergom Begin your holiday with a three-night hotel stay and explore the charming streets and riverside UK to Vienna. Fly to Vienna for a a concert in magical, musical Vienna, then cruise the Danube promenades of Linz, home of delicious Bratislava Budapest three-night stay at the locally rated 4-star AUSTRIA through the riverscapes of Austria, Slovakia and Hungary… Linzer torte, said to be the world’s oldest HUNGARY Imperial Riding School Renaissance Hotel cake recipe. Depart during lunch and cruise nights in hotel (4Q) or similar hotel. Your stay is on a overnight towards Bratislava. Departing: May 1 and September 22 (cruise code: DA291#), May 5, 28, August 29 half-board basis, with one dinner at a local Interactive Maps and headsets are and September 26 (cruise code: DA292), 2021 aboard Amadeus Royal hhhh restaurant and two dinners at the hotel. – click here for details available in Linz. Day 2: Day 8: All this included Vienna. Enjoy an included half-day tour of Bratislava. Arrive in Slovakia’s capital, Vienna around the Ringstrasse encircling VIP door-to-door travel service Bratislava, for a day exploring the city’s old the old city, taking in historic buildings – click here for details quarter independently or on an optional such as the magnificent State Opera morning city tour. Stroll through ancient 3 nights Half Board in a hotel, House. Tonight, dine at the atmospheric cobbled streets to Bratislava Castle for a Augustinerkeller restaurant, in one of 7 nights Full Board aboard the ship bird’s-eye view of the city and admire the the last monastery cellars of Vienna’s Gothic-style Cathedral. 26 meals: 10 breakfasts, 6 lunches and Old Town. Interactive maps and headsets are 10 dinners Interactive maps and headsets are available for exploring independently available for exploring independently in Bratislava. Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch in Vienna. and dinner on the ship Day 9: Day 3: Bratislava to Esztergom to Budapest. l Captain’s dinner and drinks reception Vienna. Enjoy a day at leisure in Vienna, or Depart very early, arriving in Esztergom l Complimentary Wi-Fi on board join an optional excursion to Schönbrunn before breakfast. Perhaps the most l Saga Cruise Host Palace. This evening, take in an included beautiful town on the Danube Bend, it’s l concert, with works by Mozart and Strauss. Saga Cruise Assistant on board home to Hungary’s largest basilica, the l Entertainment and activities on dome of which can be seen for miles. An the ship optional excursion explores the town and Your cruise l Optional travel insurance the artistic community of Szentendre. underwritten by Great Lakes Day 4: Cruise to Budapest, arriving early this Insurance SE, UK Vienna to Dürnstein. Spend the morning in evening. l Return flights and transfers Vienna before embarking your ship. Cruise Day 10: l Interactive maps and audio headsets the Danube to Dürnstein with a welcome for independent exploration. reception and dinner on board. Budapest. Awake in Budapest for a full day and overnight mooring. An included Day 5: city tour reveals the highlights, from Excursions Dürnstein to Melk. Spend part of the UNESCO-listed Buda Castle on the l Sightseeing tour of Vienna morning in picturesque Dürnstein in the west bank, to the impressive Hungarian l Vienna evening concert beautiful Wachau valley before setting sail Parliament buildings in Pest on the east l Tour of Budapest to Melk where you’ll have the opportunity bank. Perhaps join an optional culinary to visit the magnificent Benedictine abbey. walking tour, trip to Godollo Palace or visit Cruise through the night towards Passau. to Lazar equestrian park. Interactive maps and headsets are Interactive maps and headsets are Saga exclusive Local flights available for exploring independently in available for exploring independently Dürnstein and Melk. in Budapest.
Day 6: Day 11: Special Interest Passau. Arrive in Passau late this Budapest to UK. Disembark your ship and morning for an afternoon exploring the travel to the airport for your return flight to The Hofburg Palace ‘Venice of Bavaria’, set where the Danube, the UK. Inn and Ilz rivers meet. Perhaps join an optional city walk. Extend your holiday Your ship departs late tonight. Budapest. 2 nights with breakfasts Interactive maps and headsets are Stay two nights at a locally rated 4-star available for exploring independently hotel and explore Hungary’s capital further, in Passau. at your leisure. Please call for details..
Austria’s ornate Melk Abbey Impressive Bratislava Castle Please note: #Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently. Some departures follow a reverse itinerary, ports of call, excursions and timings may vary slightly.
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nights in hotel Prague and the Danube GERMANY Your stay dinner. Depart for Bratislava tonight. Prague CRUISE AND STAY Interactive maps and headsets CZECH REPUBLIC Day 1: UK to Prague. Fly to Prague and Nuremburg are available for exploring enjoy two nights at the locally rated 5-star Regensburg Vienna independently. Dürnstein SLOVAKIA Enjoy a two-night hotel stay in Prague before cruising along Corinthia Hotel (4Q) or the locally-rated Passau Danube Bratislava the beautiful Danube visiting a string of historic towns and 4-star Panorama Hotel (4Q), with dinner Day 8: Bratislava. Explore the capital of Melk Vienna Budapest vibrant cities. included tonight. Slovakia – part of Czechoslovakia until AUSTRIA 1993 – independently this morning, or join HUNGARY Day 2: Prague. The UNESCO World an optional tour. Bratislava’s old town, Departing: April 6, July 17 and September 13 (cruise code: DA246), June 28, September 8 and Heritage Site of Prague is one of the most ‘Staré Mesto’, offers a stark contrast to the October 22 (cruise code: DA247#), 2021 aboard Amadeus Royal – click here for details beautiful cities in Europe. Perhaps discover hhhh 20th-century reminders of its communist it on an optional city tour or explore past. Later this afternoon cruise towards independently – don’t miss the fascinating All this included the Hungarian capital, Budapest. astrological clock in the Old Town Square… VIP door-to-door travel service Interactive maps and headsets – click here for details are available for exploring Bratislava independently. Your river cruise 2 nights Bed and Breakfast in a hotel, Day 3: Nuremberg. Check out after Day 9: Budapest. An included city 7 nights Full Board aboard the ship breakfast and travel by coach to sightseeing tour will reveal the highlights 23 meals: 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches and Nuremberg. Embark your ship and enjoy a of both Buda and Pest on opposite banks 8 dinners welcome drink and dinner on board. of the Danube, including UNESCO-listed Buda Castle, Matthias Church and Day 4: Kelheim to Regensberg. Pause in Fisherman's Bastion. You might prefer to Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch Kelheim to join an optional excursion to join an optional culinary-themed walking and dinner on the ship Weltenburg Abbey with a short boat tour while after lunch perhaps join an l Captain’s dinner and drinks reception trip through the Danube Gorge or stay optional excursion to the splendid baroque l on board and cruise to UNESCO-listed Gödöllo Palace, or the Lazar Equestrian Complimentary Wi-Fi on board Regensberg, with its medieval old town. Park horse farm. l Saga Cruise Host Sail on this evening. Interactive maps and headsets l Saga Cruise Assistant on board Interactive maps and headsets are available for exploring l Entertainment and activities on the ship are available for exploring Budapest independently. l Optional travel insurance underwritten Regensberg independently. by Great Lakes Insurance SE, UK Day 10: Budapest to UK. Disembark after l Return flights and transfers Day 5: Passau. Passau is home to an breakfast and travel to the airport for your impressive baroque cathedral containing return flight to the UK. l Interactive maps and audio headsets the largest church organ in the world. You for independent exploration. can join an optional short walking tour of the highlights or enjoy a full-day optional Extend your holiday Excursions excursion to Salzburg, famous for being Budapest. 2 nights with breakfasts l Tour of Budapest Mozart's birthplace. Your ship leaves included. Please call for details. l Sightseeing tour of Vienna Passau early evening, crossing into Austria. Spend the evening cruising. Your hotel stay Interactive maps and headsets Corinthia Hotel Prague are available for exploring From the locally rated 5-star Corinthia Saga exclusive Local flights Passau independently. Hotel, a long-standing favourite with Saga guests, is just two stops from the metro Day 6: Melk to Dürnstein. Melk is best station outside the hotel to Wenceslas known for the great baroque Melk Square and Prague's historic city centre Abbey, which has a magnificent church and a short walk from its oldest castle – perhaps visit it on an optional tour. – the 10th century Vysehrad. Facilities Your cruise continues to picturesque at the hotel include three restaurants, Dürnstein, beneath the ruined Kuenringer two bars and there is a swimming pool on Evening light in Prague Castle where Richard the Lionheart was the 26th floor with panoramic views over imprisoned during the late 12th century. Prague. All 539 air-conditioned bedrooms Set sail for Vienna tonight. have satellite TV, tea and coffee-making Interactive maps and headsets are facilities and a minibar. Wi-Fi is available available for exploring Melk and at an additional cost. Dürnstein independently.
Day 7: Vienna. Enjoy an included morning Indulge your passion.... sightseeing tour of elegant Vienna, for 600 Walking. On April 8, 2021 join an expert years the centre of the Hapsburg Empire. host for a walking-themed departure which Drive around the Ringstrasse avenue follows the same river cruise itinerary encircling the old city, taking in famous as Prague and the Danube and includes sights such as the State Opera House. a sightseeing tour of Vienna, a tour of After lunch an optional excursion visits Budapest and guided walks in Weltenburg, sumptuous Schönbrunn Palace, or perhaps Passau, Melk, Weissenkirchen, Vienna and take in a classical concert in Vienna after Budapest. Holiday code: AK246.
Please note: #These departures follow a reverse itinerary, ports of call and timings may vary slightly. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions St Charles’ Church in Vienna Melk Abbey has a riverside setting at an additional cost, or by exploring independently. Interactive maps and audio headsets are available in Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava, Melk, Nuremberg, Passau, Regensburg and Durnstein.
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Transylvania and the Danube Your river cruise and is home to many grand and beautiful Budapest nights in hotel CRUISE AND STAY buildings. Perhaps join an optional tour this HUNGARY Day 1: Kalocsa ROMANIA morning before sailing on towards Braila. Mohács Budapest. Fly to Budapest before being Brasov Interactive maps and headsets are Iron Gates Bran Castle This cruise contrasts the glorious cities of Budapest and transferred to the port where you will Bralia Belgrade, passes through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge available for exploring independently Belgrade Danube embark Amadeus Royal. Look forward to in Rousse. Bucharest your welcome drink reception and dinner as SERBIA to Bulgaria and concludes in Transylvania with a visit to Nikopol Rousse 'Dracula's' castle… you remain moored here overnight. Day 8: Svistov Braila. Arrive in Braila this afternoon where BULGARIA Day 2: you moor tonight meaning you can enjoy Departing: June 7 (cruise code: DA270) and August 5 (cruise code: DA271), 2021 Budapest. An included city tour this the rest of the day discovering one of the aboard Amadeus Royal – click here for details hhhh morning will reveal the highlights or three most important and wealthy ports alternatively join a culinary-themed on the Danube in this region during the All this included walking tour. This afternoon you might 19th century. opt to join an excursion to Gödöllo Palace VIP door-to-door travel service or to the Lazar Equestrian Park Horse – click here for details Farm before Amadeus Royal sets sail Your stay this evening. 3 nights Half Board in a hotel, Interactive maps and headsets are Day 9: 8 nights Full Board aboard the ship available for exploring independently Braila to Brasov. After breakfast disembark 30 meals: 11 breakfasts, 8 lunches and in Budapest. Amadeus Royal and enjoy a scenic drive 11 dinners through the Carpathian Mountains, with Day 3: lunch and some free time in the hills Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch Kalocsa to Mohács. Perhaps disembark in included. Continue on to Brasov and and dinner on the ship Kalocsa early this morning join an optional the locally rated 4-star Sport Hotel and full-day excursion through the Hungarian Spa (4Q), in the heart of Transylvania, • Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner lowlands to Puszta, where you can watch where you will stay for three nights on a • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board traditional horsemanship, rejoining your half-board basis. ship when she arrives in Mohács this • Saga Cruise Host afternoon. You have a few hours here to Day 10: • Saga Cruise Assistant on board explore the home of some of Hungary’s Transylvania. Take a short drive to the • Entertainment and activities on the ship most exciting folk traditions. Amadeus centre of Brasov for an included tour of this • Optional travel insurance underwritten Royal continues cruising towards Belgrade beautiful town, including entrance to the by Great Lakes Insurance SE, UK late this afternoon. impressive Black Church. • Return flights and transfers Day 4: Day 11: • Interactive maps and audio headsets Belgrade. After sailing through the morning, Transylvania. Enjoy an included visit to for independent exploration. this afternoon join an included city tour of 14th-century Bran Castle, the inspiration Excursions Serbia's capital, Belgrade, one of the oldest for Bram Stoker's Dracula. cities in Europe. Your tour also features a • Budapest city tour
visit to the historic 18th-century citadel, Day 12: • Tour of Belgrade Kalemegdan Fortress. Transylvania to Bucharest to UK. • Walking tour of Brasov Check-out after breakfast and travel to Interactive maps and headsets are • Visit to Bran Castle Bucharest Airport for your return flight to available for exploring independently the UK. in Belgrade.
Day 5: Extend your holiday Saga exclusive Local flights The Iron Gates. Spend the day cruising Budapest. 2 nights including breakfasts. an exciting stretch of the Danube to the ‘Iron Gates’, a gorge framed by sheer cliffs. Bran Castle Day 6: During your stay in Brasov you can enjoy Brasov is straight out of a Transylvanian fairytale Nikopol to Svistov to Rousse. Arrive in an included visit to 14th-century Bran Nikopol early this morning where you might Castle, the inspiration for Bram Stoker's opt to join an optional excursion to Pleven. Dracula. The author’s character, is a The ancient city is known for its museums Transylvanian Count with a castle located and is famous for the 1877 siege which high above a valley perched on a rock with saw Bulgaria break away from Ottoman a flowing river below in the Principality of rule. This afternoon another optional Transylvania. Stoker never actually visited excursion visits Veliko Tarnovo. Excursion Romania but depicted the imaginary participants will rejoin the ship in Svistov Dracula’s castle based upon an illustration before you sail on to Rousse where you of Bran Castle in Charles Boner’s book moor overnight. Transylvania: Its Product and Its People, published in London in 1865. The castle is Day 7: also said to have been the site where Vlad Rousse.Wake up in Rousse, nicknamed the Impaler, ruler of this area – Walachia 'Little Vienna', this morning. The city – was imprisoned for two months in 1462 prospered from its location on the Danube after being captured by the army of Hungarian King Matei Corvin.
Breathtaking Budapest Fisherman’s Bastion in Budapest Please note: Some departures operate in reverse and ports of call, excursions and timings may vary. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently. Interactive maps and audio headsets are available in Budapest, Belgrade and Rousse.
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HOLLAND Across Europe Amsterdam Day 1: exquisitely painted masterpiece of German GERMANY Rhine baroque architecture. Alternatively, UK to Amsterdam. Fly to Amsterdam Cologne Wurzburg Marvel at the cultural treasures of the Continent on this Dürnstein and embark your ship. Enjoy a welcome stay on board and cruise to medieval Koblenz Bamberg exclusive river cruise sailing from Amsterdam to Budapest, drink reception and dinner on board while Regensburg, once the centre of the Holy Rüdesheim Nuremburg Regensburg Vienna moored here overnight. Roman Empire. Perhaps join an optional Main via Germany, Austria and Slovakia… Kelheim SLOVAKIA walking tour or explore the labyrinth of Miltenberg Day 2: Passau Bratislava medieval streets and admire the great MelkDanube Departing: April 1 and July 12 (cruise code: DA244), and June 28 and October 22 Budapest Amsterdam. Admire Amsterdam's Gothic cathedral independently. AUSTRIA (cruise code: DA245#), 2021 aboard Amadeus Royal – click here for details canals and gabled houses and perhaps HUNGARY hhhh Interactive maps and headsets are join an optional tour by road and canal. available for exploring independently Alternatively explore the city on a in Regensburg. culinary-themed walking tour. Sail for All this included Cologne this afternoon. Interactive maps Day 10: and headsets are available for exploring Passau. Arrive this morning in elegant VIP door-to-door travel service independently in Amsterdam. Passau and explore its cobbled streets on – click here for details an optional excursion, or join an optional Day 3: excursion to Salzburg, where Mozart was 41 meals: 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches and Cologne. Enjoy the afternoon and evening born in 1756. 14 dinners here. Why not explore the oldest part of Interactive maps and headsets are the city including the cathedral, home to Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch available for exploring independently relics of the Three Magi of the Nativity. and dinner in Passau. Interactive maps and headsets are available for exploring independently Day 11: l Captain’s dinner and drinks reception in Cologne. Melk to Dürnstein. Discover Melk, famous l Complimentary Wi-Fi on board for its great baroque abbey – perhaps l Saga Cruise Host Day 4: join an optional visit there. Cruise through l Saga Cruise Assistant on board Koblenz to Rüdesheim. Spend the morning the Wachau Valley to Dürnstein, one of l in Koblenz where you can join an optional Entertainment and activities on the ship the Danube’s most picturesque towns. visit to the imposing Ehrenbreitstein l Optional travel insurance underwritten Interactive maps and headsets are Fortress before sailing through the scenic by Great Lakes Insurance SE, UK available for exploring independently in Rhine Valley. Late this afternoon you'll l Return flights and transfers Melk and Dürnstein. arrive in the old wine town of Rüdesheim, l Interactive maps and audio headsets where you can join an optional wine Day 12: for independent exploration. tasting and another optional excursion Vienna. Enjoy a full day in Vienna. An visits Siegfried’s Museum of Mechanical included tour reveals the highlights or get Excursions
Music. Interactive maps and headsets are a flavour of the city on a culinary-themed l Tour of Budapest available for exploring independently in walking tour. Optional excursions include l Visit to historic Nuremberg Koblenz and Rüdesheim. Schönbrunn Palace and a classical l Sightseeing tour of Vienna. concert ashore. Interactive maps and Day 5: headsets are available for exploring Miltenberg. Explore Miltenberg's old town independently in Vienna. and see the 13th-century castle. Or take an optional tour of a famous old brewery… Day 13: Bratislava. Stroll the cobbled streets Day 6: of Bratislava's Old Town to Bratislava Würzburg. Spend the afternoon in Castle, or join an optional guided tour of Würzburg, where an optional guided tour the city. Interactive maps and headsets visits the grand, baroque Residenz Palace. are available for exploring independently Interactive maps and headsets are in Bratislava. available for exploring independently Saga exclusive Local flights in Würzburg. Day 14: Budapest. You have a full day in Budapest. Day 7: An included excursion shows you Bamberg. Arrive in Bamberg after lunch. Regensburg sits at the confluence of three rivers the capital's highlights which include The UNESCO-listed city is characterised the UNESCO World Heritage-listed by quaint streets of old buildings. Take Buda Castle. You might prefer to join in the town's medieval treasures on a culinary-themed walking tour while an optional tour. Interactive maps and optional excursions visit Gödöllo Palace or headsets are available for exploring the Lazar Equestrian Park. independently in Bamberg. Interactive maps and headsets are Day 8: available for exploring independently Nuremberg. Moor in historic Nuremberg in Budapest. for the day and see the highlights of this Day 15: historic Bavarian city on an included Budapest to UK. Disembark after breakfast excursion. Interactive maps and headsets for your return flight to the UK. are available for exploring independently in Nuremberg. Extend your holiday Day 9: Budapest. 2 nights with breakfasts Kelheim to Regensburg. This morning an Please call for details. optional trip visits Weltenburg Abbey, an
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Voyage Across the Continent Itinerary at a glance All this included VIP door-to-door travel service CRUISE AND STAY – click here for details Day 1: UK to Amsterdam. 1 night Half Board in a hotel, Cruise from the North Sea to the Black Sea through the Day 2: Amsterdam. dramatic scenery of the Iron Gates and Rhine Gorges, 22 nights Full Board aboard the ship Day 3: Cologne. visiting six capital cities. 68 meals: 23 breakfasts, 22 lunches and Day 4: Koblenz to Rüdesheim. 23 dinners Departing: April 1 and July 12 (cruise code: DA242), and June 19 and October 13 (cruise code: DA243#), 2021 Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch aboard Amadeus Royal hhhh – click here for details Day 5: Miltenberg. and dinner on the ship Day 6: Würzburg. l Captain’s dinner and drinks reception
Day 7: Bamburg. l Complimentary Wi-Fi on board Day 8: Nuremberg. l Saga Cruise Host l Saga Cruise Assistant on board
Day 9: Kelheim to Regensburg. l Entertainment and activities on the ship Day 10: Passau. l Optional travel insurance underwritten by Great Lakes Insurance SE, UK Day 11: Melk to Dürnstein. l Return flights and transfers l Interactive maps and audio headsets Day 12: Vienna. for independent exploration.
Day 13: Bratislava. Excursions Day 14: Budapest. l Historic Nuremberg l Sightseeing tour of Vienna
Day 15: Budapest. l Tour of Bratislava Day 16: Mohács. l Tour of Budapest l City tour of Bucharest Day 17: Novi Sad to Belgrade. Day 18: Belgrade. Day 19: The Iron Gates. Saga exclusive Local Flights Day 20: Svistov to Rousse. Day 21: Tulcea. Day 22: Tulcea to Danube Delta to Tulcea. Day 23: Tulcea to Bucharest. Day 24: Bucharest to UK.
Amsterdam The pretty waterfront at Passau HOLLAND Rhine Cologne GERMANY Koblenz Rüdesheim Wurzburg Main Bamberg Miltenberg Nuremburg Kelheim Regensburg Passau nights in hotel AUSTRIA Melk Dürnstein Vienna Bratislava Danube SLOVAKIA HUNGARY Budapest Mohács Novi Sad Belgrade ROMANIA SERBIA Iron Gate Gorge Danube Bucharest Tulcea Svistov BULGARIA Rousse Danube Delta
Hangman’s Bridge in medieval Nuremburg Buda Castle looms over the Chain Bridge in Budapest Experience the wildlife of the Danube Delta
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Your river cruise Day 8: Nuremberg. Arrive in Nuremberg the Hungarian capital, comprising Buda the Danube Delta Natural History Museum in preparation for early this morning. An included sightseeing and Pest, built on opposite banks of the your cruise there tomorrow. Day 1: UK to Amsterdam. Fly from the UK to tour reveals the elegant architecture and Danube. A culinary-themed walking tour Amsterdam and embark Amadeus Royal. major sights of this historic Bavarian city, is also available while this afternoon you Day 22: Tulcea to Danube Delta to Tulcea. Depart Tulcea in Look forward to a welcome drink reception from its medieval beginnings to the present. can explore further independently or join the early hours and cruise through the stunning wetland and dinner on board this evening. Set sail late afternoon. one of two optional excursions to the biosphere of the Danube Delta. Listed by UNESCO, the reserve has a diversity of habitats that attracts over Interactive maps and headsets available Lazar equestrian park or Godollo Palace. Day 2: Amsterdam. Amadeus Royal remains 300 species of birds and during the breeding-period for exploring independently in Nuremberg. Remain moored here overnight. Interactive in Amsterdam for the morning giving you you may see hundreds of pelicans plus heron, swan and the opportunity to join an optional coach maps and headsets available for exploring Day 9: Kelheim to Regensburg. Pause wild duck. Perhaps sign up for an optional Danube Delta tour and canal cruise that highlights the independently in Budapest. briefly in Kelheim to allow passengers Exploration excursion. vivid history of the city or an optional to disembark for an optional excursion Day 15: Budapest. Enjoy a further day here culinary-themed walking tour. Set sail to Weltenburg Abbey, a masterpiece of in the capital at leisure. You set sail this from Amsterdam around midday and sail German baroque architecture overlooking evening, cruising towards Mohács. Your stay overnight towards Cologne. the Danube Gorge. Alternatively sail to Day 16: Mohács. Arrive early with a full day Day 23: Tulcea to Bucharest. Depart Tulcea for Bucharest, Interactive maps and headsets available Regensburg, and enjoy the afternoon to explore this Hungarian port. Alternatively the capital of Romania, often called the 'Paris of the East' for exploring independently in Amsterdam. exploring the lovely old town on an you might like to join a full-day optional due to its tree-lined boulevards, fine buildings and triumphal optional walking tour. Leave Regensburg Day 3: Cologne. Arrive in Cologne with the excursion uncovering the Hungarian arch. Enjoy lunch en route and an included sightseeing tour this evening. afternoon to explore. Perhaps visit the way of life and showcasing the skills on arrival before checking in at the locally rated 4-star mighty Gothic cathedral, one of Germany's Interactive maps and headsets available of its horsemen. Cruise into the former Novotel Bucharest Hotel or Courtyard Bucharest Floreasca most visited landmarks. Sail from Cologne for exploring independently in Regensburg. Yugoslavia overnight. Hotel for an overnight stay with dinner included. tonight and continue south overnight along Day 10: Passau. This morning you’ll arrive the Rhine to Koblenz. Day 17: Novi Sad to Belgrade. Moor in Day 24: Bucharest to UK. After breakfast, travel to in Passau, the ‘Venice of Bavaria.’ Perhaps Novi Sad early this morning and explore Bucharest airport for your return flight to the UK. Interactive maps and headsets available take a short optional walking tour with for exploring independently in Cologne. Serbia’s second largest city, perhaps on an a local guide or join a full-day optional optional excursion. This afternoon sail to Day 4: Koblenz to Rüdesheim. You have a excursion to Salzburg in Austria. Sail across the historic Serbian capital, Belgrade, and the border into Austria tonight. couple of hours in Koblenz to discover the moor overnight. All aboard charming old town and the Ehrenbreitstein Interactive maps and headsets available Fortress on an optional excursion. Depart for exploring independently in Passau. Day 18: Belgrade. You have a full day for Rüdesheim and perhaps visit the to explore Belgrade, one of the oldest Day 11: Melk to Dürnstein. Spend the atmospheric Drosselgasse or join an European cities, with a large number morning exploring Melk, famous for its optional guided tour of a local winery or an of monuments from different eras and magnificent Benedictine Abbey, a baroque excursion to an eccentric museum packed cultures. Perhaps join an optional city tour masterpiece which you can visit on an with self-playing musical instruments which also visits the Kalemegdan Fortress optional excursion. Cruise to medieval before departing later this evening. this morning while an optional excursion Dürnstein, arriving in the afternoon, and Extend your holiday Interactive maps and headsets available this afternoon visits the Royal Palace and explore one of the most picturesque towns for exploring independently in Koblenz Tito’s Memorial. Sail on this evening. Transylvania. 3 nights half board, with two included excursions. on the Danube. Depart late this evening and Rüdesheim. Interactive maps and headsets available After your cruise, transfer from Bucharest to Poiana Brasov, in the and cruise overnight towards Vienna. for exploring independently in Belgrade. heart of Transylvania, where you’ll spend three nights on a half-board Day 5: Miltenberg. Cruise to Miltenberg, Interactive maps and headsets available basis at the locally rated 4-star Sport Hotel and Spa (4Q). It has a arriving this afternoon. Explore this ancient for exploring independently in Melk Day 19: The Iron Gates. This morning, cruise picturesque location at the foot of the Postavarul Mountain amid town which includes a 13th-century castle, and Dürnstein. along a particularly scenic stretch of the fragrant pine forests, yet close to the medieval city of Brasov. Danube to the ‘Iron Gates’, a narrow gorge timber-framed houses and old wine taverns The Sport Hotel’s restaurant serves buffet-style Romanian, Day 12: Vienna. Spend a full day in Vienna. with high cliffs on either side. Your cruise and perhaps join an optional excursion to a Hungarian and international dishes, and has a terrace with views This morning you can join an included continues overnight towards Bulgaria local brewery before sailing on this evening. of the nearby ski slopes. The state-of-the-art spa centre features sightseeing tour of the highlights, including and Romania. Day 6: Würzburg. Around lunchtime you’ll the Ringstrasse and Opera House, or join a gym, indoor pool with hydro-massage, saunas and a hot tub arrive in the historic city of Würzburg, an optional culinary-themed walking tour. Day 20: Rousse. This morning moor briefly outdoors. Various massage and beauty treatments are offered at home to the impressive Residenz Palace, After lunch, you may like to join an optional in the small Bulgarian town of Svistov, extra cost. The hotel’s bedrooms offer a comfortable retreat and designed in the 18th century by Balthasar excursion to the magnificent Schönbrunn from where passengers can opt to join a facilities include a minibar, flat-screen television, telephone, hairdryer, bathrobes and free Wi-Fi. Neumann who developed and refined his Palace. You also have the option to attend full-day excursion to Veliko Tarnovo. Your Amadeus Royal hhhh very own style of baroque architecture. a concert on an excursion this evening ship will continue cruising to Rousse, the Exclusively chartered for Saga guests, this During your extension you can enjoy two included excursions that will You may opt to join an optional excursion before setting sail again late tonight. country’s biggest inland port and the site top-quality ship offers impressive facilities and reveal some of the region’s famous highlights. On your transfer from exploring the town and visiting the Residenz Interactive maps and headsets available of the former base of the Roman Empire’s delicious cuisine. She offers spacious, comfortable the ship to your hotel in Transylvania you’ll stop to visit Peles castle Palace before departing this evening. for exploring independently in Vienna. Danube fleet, where you can go exploring public rooms with generous windows, plus cabins and tour Brasov city by coach. The next day you can look forward Interactive maps and headsets available this afternoon or join an optional city on the top two decks have floor-to-ceiling windows to an excursion to Bran Castle – or Dracula’s castle as it is popularly for exploring independently in Würzburg. Day 13: Bratislava. Arrive in the Slovakian tour. Stroll around the historic city centre with French balconies. known – a Gothic structure said to have provided Bram Stoker with capital this morning. On an included guided and see Freedom Square with its pretty the inspiration for Dracula’s lair. Day 7: Bamburg. Today you pass from the tour you'll see the old town, Gothic-style fountains and grand monuments. Excursion Main into the Main-Danube Canal. Arrive Cathedral and Bratislava Castle. participants will rejoin the ship here before in Bamberg after lunch and perhaps join Depart early this afternoon and cruise setting sail again this evening. an optional walking tour of the Old Quarter towards Budapest. Interactive maps and headsets available and visit the imperial cathedral or an Interactive maps and headsets available for exploring independently in Rousse. alternative culinary-themed walking tour. for exploring independently in Bratislava. Depart again this evening. Day 21: Tulcea. Arrive this afternoon in Interactive maps and headsets available Day 14: Budapest. This morning you can this Romanian city where the Danube join an included city sightseeing tour of empties into the Black Sea. Perhaps visit Please note: #These dates operate in reverse and ports of call, excursions and timings may vary. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an for exploring independently in Bamberg. additional cost, or by exploring independently. Interactive maps and audio headsets are available in Amsterdam, Cologne, Koblenz, Rüdesheim, Würzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Melk, Dürnstein, Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, Belgrade and Rousse.
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NEW Berlin and the Delights of Saxony Tangermünde Havel Berlin
After a hotel stay in bohemian Berlin, cruise the unspoilt Elbe with Saga Magdeburg Elbe, Oder & to see stunning natural scenery, cultural cities and visit historic sites Wittenberg
Torgau Departing: April 20, 2021 aboard MS Johannes Brahms hhh+ – click here for details GERMANY German Waterways Elbe Meissen Cruise code: ELB87 Dresden Bad Schandau Historic cities such as Berlin, Dresden and Prague, as well as tranquil river Itinerary at a glance Day 1: UK to Berlin. scenery and wonderful wildlife. Day 2: Berlin. Day 3: Berlin to Tangermünde. Day 4: Tangermünde to Magdeburg. Prague Day 5: Magdeburg to Wittenberg. Day 6: Wittenberg to Torgau. Day 7: Torgau to Meissen. Day 8: Meissen to Dresden. Day 9: Dresden. Day 10: Dresden to Bad Schandau. Day 11: Bad Schandau to UK.
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8 nights Full Board aboard the ship 2 nights in a hotel with breakfasts and dinner on your first night included
26 meals: 10 breakfasts, 7 lunches and Meissen’s Albrechtsburg Castle and Cathedral 9 dinners
Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on the ship
l Captain’s dinner and drinks reception l Saga Cruise Host l Saga Cruise Assistant on board l Entertainment and activities on the ship l Complimentary Wi-Fi on board l Optional travel insurance underwritten Wittenberg’s Market Square by Great Lakes Insurance SE, UK with its Martin Luther monument The iconic Brandenburg Gate in Berlin l Return coach travel via Eurotunnel or ferry l Interactive maps and audio Take this unique opportunity to sail nearly the full length of the Elbe and enjoy headsets for independent exploration. the heady mix of cruising past fantastic scenery and wildlife havens and visits to culturally-important sites. Your holiday begins with a two-night hotel stay in Berlin, Excursions
during which you can explore the German capital on an included tour. Set sail for l City tour of Berlin l Walking tour of Tangermünde, where you might wish to join an optional walking tour and organ Wittenberg l Dresden Walking Tour concert, before cruising to Magdeburg where another optional excursion awaits you. Learn about the Protestant Reformation during an overnight mooring in Wittenberg, Martin Luther’s home town, then spend a night in Torgau where you will be present to join the commemorations to mark Elbe Day, an important moment in the ultimate Saga exclusive Local flights culmination of World War II. Sail to Meissen and perhaps discover the heritage of its porcelain before arriving in Dresden where an included tour awaits you during Please note: Some of the highlights may only a two-night visit. Your holiday concludes in Bad Schandau, from where you might be seen on optional excursions at an additional opt to join an excursion to visit the breathtaking rock formations of the nearby cost, or by exploring independently. Interactive Sandstone Mountains. maps and audio headsets are available in Berlin and Magdeburg.
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Grand Cruise of the Elbe Hamburg Day 1: Day 9: Sharnebeck Wittenberge UK to Hamburg Fly to Hamburg and Dresden to Bad Schandau. This morning you Elbe Cruise the unspoilt Elbe with Saga to see stunning natural transfer to the port where you will embark can discover the restored city of Dresden Tangermünde scenery and wildlife and visit Hamburg, Wittenberg and MS Johannes Brahms. Enjoy a welcome on an included city tour. Highlights include Magdeburg Wittenberg Dresden before a hotel stay in Prague… drinks reception and dinner on board as Zwinger Palace, Semper Opera House, the Torgau you remain moored here overnight. Royal Palace and the rebuilt Frauenkirche GERMANY on Neumarkt Square. Your ship continues Meissen Bad Schandau Departing: April 6 (cruise code: ELB70) and April 28 (cruise code: ELB86#), 2021 Dresden Day 2: to Bad Schandau this afternoon. Decin aboard MS Johannes Brahms + – click here for details hhh Hamburg. Hamburg is a modern and CZECH Melnik REPUBLIC dynamic city, Germany’s second-largest, Day 10: Prague and you can see the highlights on an Bad Schandau to Prague. Disembark in included tour. After a full day in the city, Bad Schandau and transfer across the cruise towards Scharnebeck late tonight. Czech Repubic border to the capital Interactive Map available in Hamburg. Prague, where you can get your bearings All this included on a coach tour on your way to a two-night VIP door-to-door travel service Day 3: stay at a locally rated 4-star hotel – click here for details Scharnebeck to Wittenberge. Arrive after with breakfasts and dinner on the first breakfast and perhaps join an optional night included. 9 nights Full board aboard the ship and trip to the romantic city of Lüneburg, a Day 11: 2 nights in a hotel with breakfasts and picturesque Hanseatic town. After lunch, dinner on the first night included enjoy an afternoon of scenic cruising Prague. With a history dating back more through the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve than a millennium, an endless labyrinth of 29 meals: 11 breakfasts, 8 lunches and that encompasses the stretch of the Elbe quirky side streets, a tapestry of different 10 dinners between Lauenburg and Wittenberge. architectural styles, and quite possibly the best beer in the world, Prague is a Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch Day 4: Bohemian treasure-trove! Discover more and dinner on the ship Wittenberge to Tangermünde. This morning during a full day at leisure. is at leisure in Wittenberge, a settlement l Complimentary Wi-Fi Day 12: established more than 700 years ago. l Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner Set sail again at lunchtime bound for Prague to the UK. After breakfast, transfer l Saga Cruise Host Tangermünde, where you‘ll moor for to the airport for your return flight to l Entertainment and activities on the night. the UK. the ship
Day 5: l Extend your holiday Optional travel insurance Tangermünde to Magdeburg. Spend a underwritten by Great Lakes Prague morning at leisure in Tangermünde, which Insurance SE, UK 2 night post-extension with can lay claim to 1,000 years of history. l Return flights and transfers breakfasts included. Resume your cruise after lunch and reach l Interactive maps and audio headsets Magdeburg at dinner time. Perhaps venture At the end of your holiday, spend two for exploring independently out for a drink or stroll this evening as you additional nights on a bed-and-breakfast remain moored here overnight. basis at the locally rated 5-star Corinthia Excursions Hotel Prague (4Q). The Corinthia Hotel l City tour of Hamburg Day 6: is just two metro stops from Prague's l Walking tour of Wittenberg Magdeburg to Wittenberg Spend the historic city centre and a short walk l morning in Magdeburg, one of the most from its oldest castle – the 10th century City tour of Dresden historically important cities in Europe, and Vysehrad. There's a metro station opposite l Prague city tour home to the first Holy Roman Emperor, the hotel. Facilities at the hotel include Otto I. Explore at your leisure before three restaurants, two bars and there is departing at lunchtime and cruising a swimming pool on the 26th floor with towards Wittenberg. stunning panoramic views over Prague. Saga exclusive Local flights Day 7: The Elbe River UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Wittenberg to Torgau. This morning explore in the historic home town of the preacher Martin Luther, he of the Protestant Reformation. Learn more on an included guided walk. Cruise through the afternoon and evening to Meissen.
Day 8: Meissen to Dresden. This morning an optional tour reveals Meissen’s highlights, including the world-famous porcelain The iconic Charles Bridge in Prague factory. Depart at lunchtime for Dresden, arriving later this afternoon and mooring overnight. Alternatively join an optional excursion to infamous Colditz Castle and rejoin your ship in Dresden late afternoon.
The iconic Charles Bridge in Prague Explore Wittenberg and its market square Please note: #These dates operate in reverse and ports of call, excursions and timings may vary. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.
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NEW Footprints of War nights in hotel Day 1: UK to Hamburg. Fly to Hamburg Day 7: Wittenberg to Torgau to Meissen. Day 12: Wroclaw to Krakow. Check out and transfer to the port to embark This morning explore the historic home after breakfast and depart for Krakow, along the Elbe to Poland Hamburg MS Johannes Brahms. Enjoy a welcome town of preacher Martin Luther where with an included visit to Auschwitz on the CRUISE AND STAY Wittenberge drinks reception and dinner on board as you he nailed his 95 Theses to the door of way. Over one-million souls were killed here Sharnebeck Tangermünde moor here overnight. the Castle Church, setting in motion the during World War II. Many of the camp’s Magdeburg Wittenberg POLAND Protestant Reformation. Perhaps join an buildings have remained unchanged, Torgau Meissen Cruise the unspoilt Elbe and visit cultural cities like Hamburg, Day 2: Hamburg. Hamburg is a modern and Wroclaw optional guided walk. Cruise through the and serve as a poignant reminder of one GERMANY Dresden Wittenberg and Dresden on a river cruise with a focus on dynamic city. You can see the highlights afternoon to Torgau for another included of the darkest periods of 20th-century Auschwitz Bad Schandau both World Wars, before hotel stays in Poland and a visit on an included tour this morning, which walking tour, guided by your war host. It history. Your visit is sure to be sobering, but Krakow to Auschwitz. also includes a visit to the Dammtordamm was in Torgau on April 25, 1945, that US and one you will not soon forget. Afterwards war memorial. Originally commissioned Soviet forces met, essentially bisecting continue to Krakow for two nights at in the 1930s by the Nazis as World War I Germany and hastening the end of the war. the locally rated 4-star Galaxy hotel Departing: April 6, 2021 aboard MS Johannes Brahms + – click here for details hhh propaganda, it was later rededicated in Spend the evening cruising to Meissen. with breakfasts and dinner on your first Cruise code: AX005 memory of the soldiers who lost their lives in night included. All this included both World Wars. Interactive maps and audio Day 8: Meissen to Dresden. Today look VIP door-to-door travel service headsets are available in Hamburg. Cruise forward to an included excursion to Day 13: Krakow. Today enjoy an included – click here for details towards Scharnebeck late tonight. infamous Colditz Castle – a supposedly city tour of Kazimierz – the city’s Jewish ‘escape proof’ prisoner-of-war camp for quarter and the centre of Jewish life in the 9 nights Full Board aboard the ship Day 3: Scharnebeck to Wittenberge. This Allied officers who had repeatedly broken city for 500 years before it was destroyed morning perhaps join an optional trip to the out of other camps. On this exclusive, by the Nazis. Enjoy a tour and visit the 4 nights across 2 hotel stays with romantic city of Lüneburg, a picturesque private guided tour, in English, learn about Ghetto established by the Germans in 1941 Hanseatic town, once a trade hub thanks to breakfasts and dinner on your first the castle’s near-1,000-year history, and learn how Kazimierz was revived in the nights included its lucrative salt mines. Enjoy an afternoon see the tunnels through which daring 1990s to become a bustling and bohemian of scenic cruising through the UNESCO escapes were launched and visit the area full of bars, cafes and art galleries. 32 meals: 13 breakfasts, 8 lunches and Biosphere Reserve that encompasses the state-of-the-art Escape Museum. After Much of it’s rebirth is attributed to Steven 11 dinners stretch of the Elbe between Lauenburg and your visit, enjoy another included excursion Spielberg, whose iconic film Schindler’s Wittenberge. to Dresden’s Bundeswehr Military History List brought the area worldwide exposure. l Captain’s dinner and drinks reception Day 4: Wittenberge to Tangermünde. This Museum, dedicated to the German Armed Your tour will include a visit to the Oskar l Saga Cruise Host morning is at leisure in Wittenberge, a Forces. Moor in Dresden overnight. Schindler factory to learn more about the l Saga Cruise Assistant on board film’s subject, a Nazi war profiteer who settlement established more than 700 years Day 9: Dresden to Bad Schandau. Join l Entertainment and activities on ago. The town castle, built in 1669, is now the risked his life to save over a thousand Jews the ship an included city tour, guided by the war during the war. town museum, and the famous Singer Sewing expert. Dresden was known as ‘the jewel l Complimentary Wi-Fi on board This afternoon is at leisure to explore Machine Company set up here in 1903. From box’ because of the rich blend of baroque l Optional travel insurance Krakow, the second largest city in here you can join an optional excursion to and rococo buildings in the centre. Many underwritten by Great Lakes Poland, with heritage dating back to the nearby Havelberg. Set sail again at lunchtime were destroyed in World War II, but Insurance SE, UK bound for Tangermünde, where you’ll arrive 7th century. restoration has seen it regain much of its l Return coach travel via Eurotunnel after dinner and moor for the night. former glory. Highlights include Zwinger Day 14: Krakow to the UK. Check out after or ferry Day 5: Tangermünde to Magdeburg. Spend Palace, Semper Opera House, the Royal breakfast and transfer to the airport for l Interactive maps and audio headsets a morning in Tangermünde, which can lay Palace and the rebuilt Frauenkirche. Sail to your return flight to the UK. for independent exploration. claim to 1,000 years of history. Join an Bad Schandau this afternoon. Excursions included walking tour guided by your expert Day 10: Bad Schandau to Wroclaw. l City tour of Hamburg l Walking tour host. The town’s bridge across the Elbe was Disembark after breakfast and transfer to of Tangermünde l Walking tour of the subject of a short battle and was blown Wroclaw. On the way stop for an included Magdeburg l Torgau Walking Tour l Tour up by retreating German forces – though guided tour of Ksiaz Castle. The Castle of Colditz Castle l Dresden Military tens of thousands of German soldiers and was seized by the Nazis during World War II Museum l Dresden city tour l Ksiaz civilians crossed its rickety ruins before the as a potential headquarters for Adolf Hitler, Castle visit l Guided tour of Wroclaw advancing Russian forces reached the Elbe’s with tunnels and chambers drilled into the l Auschwitz Concentration Camp east banks. Cruise on to Magdeburg and rock under the castle. Legend has it a train excursion l Tour of Krakow’s Kazimierz moor overnight. full of gold remains hidden in one of the Enjoy a hotel stay in pretty Krakow (Jewish Quarter) with Ghetto visit tunnels. Later continue to Wroclaw for a Day 6: Magdeburg to Wittenberg. Spend l Look forward to an exclusive private tour of Colditz Castle Schindler’s Factory visit the morning in Magdeburg, one of the most two-night stay at the locally rated 4-star historically important cities in Europe, and Novotel Wroclaw Centrum, with breakfasts home to the first Holy Roman Emperor, and dinner included on your first night. Otto I. He and his wife are buried in the Day 11: Wroclaw. This morning look forward Saga exclusive Local flights impressive Cathedral of Saints Catherine to an included tour of the city, with the and Maurice which dominates the skyline. rest of the day spent at leisure. The oldest Enjoy an included walking tour, on which your part of the city is Ostrow Tumski which expert host will also reveal the city’s wartime was once an island in the Oder River. importance. Cruise towards Wittenberg, Across Tumski bridge you’ll see the Gothic arriving late and mooring overnight. cathedral and baroque architecture of the Interactive maps and audio headset tours ancient university. are available for exploring independently in Magdeburg.
Visit Hamburg’s poignant war memorial Please note: Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently. Interactive maps and audio headsets are available in Hamburg and Magdeburg.
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[ NEW Gems of the German Waterways Berlin Day 1: town of Boppard in a magical setting in Hannover Wolfsburg UK to Heidelberg. Fly to Frankfurt and the valley of the mythical Lorelei. This Step aboard Johannes Brahms for a unique Saga river cruise Bad Essen Mittellandkanal transfer to the waterfront in Heidelberg afternoon is at leisure. Perhaps explore the Brandenburg Dortmund-Ems canal starting on the intimate River Neckar, sailing from heart of where you will embark Johannes Brahms. town’s Rheinallee waterfront promenade, Potsdam historic Heidelberg to Berlin. and the Gothic Carmelite Church, famous Düsseldorf GERMANY Day 2: for its 15th-century choir stalls, before Rhine Eltville Heidelberg. Spend the day in the beautiful your cruise resumes before dinner, sailing Departing: July 16 (cruise code: ELB81#), July 27 and September 20 (cruise code: ELB83), 2021 city of Heidelberg, the home of Germany’s through the evening to moor in Düsseldorf Boppard Frankfurt aboard MS Johannes Brahms + – click here for details Rüdesheim Mainz hhh oldest university, founded in 1386. in the early hours. Highlights include the landmark Old Bridge Heidelberg across the River Neckar and the ruined Day 6: Neckar castle high above the city. It’s rather Düsseldorf. After breakfast you might wish random appearance is due to it having to explore independently or perhaps join been added to through different periods an optional tour of the old town. Set sail again before lunch and cruise for the rest of German architectural styles. Virtually All this included destroyed by lightning in 1764 it was of the day. cannibalised by locals who used stones VIP door-to-door travel service Day 7: from it in their own houses! Enjoy a tour of – click here for details the magnificent Renaissance castle, then Bad Essen. Cruise through the morning to a walking tour around the cobbled streets. Bad Essen where you have the afternoon 32 meals: 11 breakfasts, 10 lunches and You can also take the funicular railway to explore independently. Sail through 11 dinners up to the peak of Konigstühl – the ‘King’s dinner bound for Hannover, where you will seat’ – for breathtaking views. moor in the early hours. Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner Day 3: Day 8: Heidelberg to Mainz. Set sail over breakfast Hannover to Wolfsburg. Wake up in l Captain's dinner and drinks reception and cruise through the morning to arrive at Hannover and after breakfast enjoy l Saga Cruise Host an optional walking tour of the city. At lunchtime at historic Mainz, located at the l Complimentary Wi-Fi on board lunchtime set sail once more and cruise confluence of the Rhine and Main rivers. l Optional travel insurance through the afternoon and evening to It has a large Romanesque cathedral. underwritten by Great Lakes arrive in Wolfsburg after dinner. Behind it, in Gutenbergplatz Square, is Insurance SE, UK a statue of Johannes Gutenberg, the Day 9: l Return flights and transfers ‘father of modern printing’ who was born Wolfsburg to Brandenburg. Enjoy another l Interactive maps and audio headsets in Mainz. There are plenty of Roman ruins morning at leisure in Wolfsburg before for independent exploration. to discover, including a huge theatre, an setting sail for the rest of the day bound aqueduct and more. Perhaps grab an for Brandenburg. Excursions interactive map and your headphones to l Heidelberg tour and castle visit conduct a self-guided tour this afternoon. Day 10: l Berlin city tour Sail overnight towards Eltville. Brandenburg to Potsdam. Sail through Interactive maps and headsets available the morning to arrive in Brandenburg at for exploring independently in Mainz. lunchtime. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure to explore independently. Set sail late Day 4: Saga exclusive Local flights afternoon and cruise through dinner before Eltville to Rüdesheim. Wake up in the arriving in Potsdam this evening and charming waterside town of Eltville. Spend mooring overnight. the morning at leisure, exploring the streets of timber-frame houses in this hidden gem Day 11: of a town with a brilliant white castle and Potsdam to Berlin. After breakfast perhaps romantic fortifications. join an optional excursion touring Potsdam At lunchtime, cruise the famous Middle and visiting Cecilienhof Palace before Rhine which has steep banks overlooked you et sail for the final time before lunch. Enjoy an included tour of historic Heidelberg by many historic castles, and past Lorelei Cruise to Berlin where you can enjoy Rock, to moor in the town of Rüdesheim, an included tour of the highlights this which is famed for the wine taverns lining afternoon. The final night of your holiday its charming Drosselgasse. Whilst here, is at leisure in Bohemian Berlin. Interactive perhaps join an optional visit to Siegfried’s maps and headsets available for exploring Museum of Mechanical Music or join an independently in Berlin and Potsdam. optional wine tasting excursion. Remain Day 12: moored here overnight. Berlin to UK. Disembark your ship after Interactive maps and headsets available breakfast for your return journey to the UK. for exploring independently in Rüdesheim. Day 5: Extend your holiday Rüdesheim to Boppard. Set sail again over After your cruise stay two nights at a breakfast and spend the morning cruising locally rated 4-star hotel in Berlin with along the UNESCO World Heritage Site breakfasts included. Please call for details. of the Rhine Gorge to the small riverside
Admire the architecture of Mainz Berlin Cathedral looms over the Spree River #These dates operate in reverse and ports of call, excursions and timings may vary.Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.
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Secret Waterways of Germany Day 1: UK to Hamburg. Fly to Hamburg Day 7: Bremen to Groningen. Depart and embark MS Johannes Brahms. Enjoy Bremen in the early hours and pause at Bremen Hamburg Cruise the lesser-known waterways from Hamburg to Groningen a welcome reception and dinner on board Schleuse Herbrum lock to embark on an Sharnebeck Amsterdam, stopping in exciting destinations to explore and remain moored here overnight. optional tour of the Meyer Werft Shipyard. Lemmer Return to your ship in the afternoon and Nienburg historic sites and areas of outstanding natural beauty. Stolzenau Wolfsburg Day 2: Hamburg. Look forward to an full cruise on to your overnight mooring across Amsterdam day in which you can explore Hamburg. An the Dutch border in Groningen. NETHERLANDS Peine Departing: May 10 (cruise code: ELB73), May 20 (cruise code: ELB34), July 6 (cruise code: ELB74#) and optional excursion this morning reveals GERMANY Hannover August 21 (cruise code: ELB41), 2021 aboard MS Johannes Brahms hhh+ – click here for details the highlights including Rathaus - the Day 8: Groningen Spend a full day in the city hall - which resembles London`s ancient city of Groningen. This afternoon Houses of Parliament; Alster Lake in the join an included walking tour of this heart of the city and the art deco-era bustling university city, which like many Kontorhaus, which was Europe`s first a Dutch conurbation is criss-crossed commercial district and is now a UNESCO by canals. Groningen prides itself on All this included World Heritage Site. Your ship will set sail its diverse architecture, the contrast VIP door-to-door travel service at dinner and moor in Scharnebeck in the of which is evident when comparing – click here for details early hours. the public library, built in the 1992, and Interactive Map available in Hamburg. the neighbouring Calmershuis, a stone 29 meals: 10 breakfasts, 9 lunches and house built in 1250. Also, don’t miss the 10 dinners Day 3: Scharnebeck. Wake up in 13th-century Martini church and the Scharnebeck from where you can join an Groningen Museum, with its eclectic Optional travel insurance underwritten optional excursion this morning visiting collections of art. by Great Lakes Insurance SE, UK the romantic city of Luneberg. Early this afternoon your ship will begin its overnight Day 9: Groningen to Lemmer. Early this Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch cruise to Wolfsburg. morning you’ll head to Lemmer, cruising and dinner (included on 2021 departures) across Lake IJsselmeer, formerly the Day 4: Wolfsburg to Peine to Hannover. Zuiderzee (South Sea) until it was l Return flights and transfers Arrive in Wolfsburg at breakfast time separated from the Wadden Sea and North l Welcome drink, cocktail party and and enjoy an included full-day excursion Sea by a man-made dyke. The project has Captain’s dinner to the unspoiled Harz Mountains, where created over six-hundred square miles l Saga Cruise Assistant on board you’ll visit the historic towns of Goslar and of polders – fertile reclaimed land. Moor l Complimentary Wi-Fi on board Wernigerode. The ship sails on and pauses late afternoon in Lemmer and explore the l Entertainment and activities on the ship briefly in Peine where you rejoin it before historic town and its network of attractive l cruising towards Hannover where you will canals. Interactive maps and audio headsets moor for the night. for independent exploration. Day 10: Lemmer to Amsterdam. Depart Day 5: Hannover to Stolzenau to Nienburg. Lemmer in the morning, arriving in Excursions Depart Hannover in the early hours and Amsterdam at lunchtime. Explore the l Trip to the Harz Mountains sail to Stolzenau from where you can join narrow streets, bridges, colourful markets l Walking tour of Groningen an optional tour to the city of Minden. Here and countless museums and galleries l Bremen city tour you can discover fine examples of “Weser independently. Alternatively, join an Renaissance” architecture, a monument optional sightseeing tour of the city’s to Kaiser Wilhem, the gothic town hall and greatest attractions or a culinary-themed 1000-year-old single-nave cathedral. walking tour. Spend the final night of your Afterwards, negotiate the Schachtscleuse holiday moored in the capital. Saga exclusive Local flights lock from the Mittelland Kanal (Midland Interactive maps and headsets available Canal) to the River Weser and cruise to for exploring independently in Amsterdam. Nienburg where you’ll moor overnight. Day 11: Amsterdam to UK. After breakfast, Day 6: Nienburg to Bremen. Set sail early disembark MS Johannes Brahms and travel this morning and enjoy a leisurely cruise to by coach to the airport for your return Bremen where you arrive in the afternoon. flight to the UK. Germany’s Harz Mountains Here, enjoy a fantastic city tour exploring bohemian Viertel and its collection of Extend your holiday independent shops, craft studios and galleries; the quirky neighbourhood of Berlin Schnoor, a maze of 15th and 16th century 2 nights including breakfasts. houses; and passing St Peter’s Cathedral, Stay two nights, with breakfasts included, enter the main square where you will find at a locally rated 4-star hotel, centrally the statue of Roland and historical town located within Germany’s capital. You’ll hall. Don’t forget to grab the front legs of find much to explore, from historic the donkey on the Brothers Grimm Bremen monuments such as the Brandenburg Gate Town Musicians’ statue for a touch of luck. and Charlottenburg Palace to a fantastic Remain moored in Bremen overnight. selection of modern attractions, including Interactive maps and headsets available museums, art galleries and shopping for exploring independently in Bremen arcades. After a day sightseeing you can return for a meal at the hotel restaurant then relax in the welcoming lounge bar. A single supplement will apply.
Admire Bremen’s architecture Explore Hamburg # Some departures operate in reverse and ports of call, excursions and timings may vary. Holiday Codes ELB34 and ELB41 also have an included walking tour in Magdeburg. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.
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Berlin to Copenhagen Copenhagen Your river cruise Your stay DENMARK CRUISE AND STAY Day 1: Day 8: Gedser Vitte UK to Berlin-Tegel to Eberswalde. Fly Stralsund to Copenhagen. Disembark your Stralsund Lauterbach Usedom Island Cruise from Berlin through historic Pomerania and along the to Berlin and embark your ship. Enjoy ship after breakfast and transfer to Rostock Rostock Swinemünde River Oder on your way to cosmopolitan Copenhagen. a welcome drinks reception and dinner to board the ferry to Copenhagen. The trip nights in hotel POLAND on board as you cruise to Eberswalde should take around six hours subject to Szczecin GERMANY Oder this evening. weather conditions and lunch will be served Chorin Monastery Schwedt Departing: October 1, 2021 aboard MS Johannes Brahms hhh+ – click here for details Niederfinow lift en route. On arrival, transfer to the locally Cruise code: ELB72 Berlin Day 2: rated 4-star Copenhagen Island Hotel or Eberswalde to Szczecin. Cruise past a similar, for a two-night stay with breakfasts marvel of 20th-century engineering – the and dinners included at the hotel. Niederfinow boat lift and perhaps join an optional trip to the ruins of Chorin Day 9: Monastery, built in 1334. Continue cruising Copenhagen. Enjoy an included tour of the All this included to Szczecin, once effectively the 'port of city this morning. This tour starts with a VIP door-to-door travel service Berlin' and so suffered heavy Allied bombing panoramic coach tour of the most famous – click here for details during World War II. Moor overnight. sights of Copenhagen but you’ll also visit the world-famous Tivoli Gardens. 7 nights Full Board aboard ship, Please note: In 2020 the Chorin Monastery excursion is included. 2 nights Bed and Breakfast at a hotel with Day 10: dinner on your first night (Half Board on Day 3: Copenhagen to UK. Check out after 2021 departures) Szczecin to Swinemünde. This morning, breakfast and transfer to the airport for enjoy an included tour of the city, now part your flight home to the UK. 25 meals: 9 breakfasts, 7 lunches and of Poland, which has been rebuilt with wide 9 dinners tree-lined avenues and parks. The afternoon Extend your holiday is at leisure. Depart late afternoon for Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch Swinemünde, arriving during dinner and Berlin and dinner (on 2021 departures only) mooring overnight. 2 nights, including breakfasts. l Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner Before your cruise stay two nights, Day 4: l with breakfasts included, at a locally Complimentary Wi-Fi on board Swinemünde to Karnin to Peenemünde. rated 4-star hotel in Germany’s capital. l Saga Cruise Host Enjoy an included tour of historic You’ll find much to explore, from historic l Entertainment and activities on board Swinemünde after breakfast. Your ship monuments such as the Brandenburg l Optional travel insurance underwritten departs at midday for Karnin. En route you’ll Gate and Charlottenburg Palace to a by Great Lakes Insurance SE, UK pass the central lifting section of the former fantastic selection of modern attractions, l Return flights and transfers Karnin railway bridge. After a short stop in including museums, art galleries and Karnin, cruise on to Peenemunde, arriving shopping arcades. Excursions just after dinner and mooring overnight. l Seaport of Swinemünde
Day 5: l Szczecin city tour Copenhagen Peenmünde to Lauterbach. Spend the l Copenhagen city tour 2 nights, including breakfasts. morning in Peenemünde, formerly an army research centre and used for missile building After your cruise stay a further two nights, and testing in World War II. This afternoon with breakfasts included, at the locally sail to the seaside resort of Lauterbach on rated 4-star Copenhagen Island Hotel the German island of Rügen in the Baltic and take the chance to explore the Danish Sea. Perhaps see the island’s highlights on capital further at your leisure. an optional tour and moor overnight. Saga exclusive Local Flights
Day 6: Lauterbach to Vitte, Hiddensee. This Enjoy a visit to pretty Nyhavn morning is at leisure to explore before you sail to Vitte, on the traffic-free island of Hiddensee – a protected habitat for many bird species. Stroll through the village or go exploring further afield on an optional tour in a horse and carriage.
Day 7: Vitte, Hiddensee to Stralsund. Depart for Stralsund, a major medieval trading centre, this morning. An optional walking tour reveals this colourful Hanseatic city. Your ship remains moored in Stralsund overnight.
The Little Mermaid statue Berlin Cathedral Please note: Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.
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Chalon-sur-Saône Into the Heart of Provence Tournus Saône Mâcon Cruise the Rhône and Saône and discover a region of fine wine, culture Lyon Portugal & France and medieval heritage FRANCE Rhône Departing: April 8, 15, 29, May 13, 27, June 3, July 8, September 30, October 14 and 28, Le Pouzin Immerse yourself in local culture, Châteauneuf-du-Rhône 2021 aboard Amadeus Provence hhhh+ – click here for details explore vibrant cities such as Cruise code: PU023 Avignon Arles Paris and Venice, and visit sprawling vineyards. Itinerary at a glance Day 1: UK to Lyon. Day 2: Mâcon. Avignon Day 3: Chalon-sur-Saône to Tournus. Day 4: Lyon. Day 5: Avignon. Day 6: Avignon to Arles. Day 7: Châteauneuf-du-Rhône to Le Pouzin. Day 8: Lyon to UK.
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The remains of ‘le pont d’Avignon’ 20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners
Wine with dinner
l Captain’s dinner and drinks reception
l Saga Cruise Assistant
l Entertainment and activities on the ship
l Optional travel insurance underwritten by Great Lakes Insurance SE, UK
l Return flights and transfers. Notre Dame, in Lyon Flamingos in the Camargue
Cruise the Rhône and Saône, a region of fine wine, culture and medieval heritage, relishing delicious four course dinners and fine wines as you cruise! Embark Amadeus Local flights Provence in Lyon and cruise to Mâcon – treat yourself to a visit to the world’s first Wine Theme Park or a trip to romantic Cluny Abbey. In Chalon-sur-Saône stroll in the medieval old quarter or join optional excursions to the walled city of Beaune or the fifth-century village of Brancion and the Chateau of Cormatin. Spend a morning exploring Lyon before cruising to Avignon to discover the remains of the bridge – 'Le Pont D'Avignon' – of the French nursery song. Magnificent Roman monuments await you in Arles, or you can opt to visit the wilderness of the Camargue. On the last cruise day an optional visit to the stunning Ardèche Gorges could be the grand finale!
Excursion packages Packages of five from (£196), seven from (£295) or ten excursions from (£402) can be booked up to 21 days in advance of your cruise. Please call for details. If you wish to book an individual excursion, this can be done once on board.
Please note: Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.
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Salamanca Douro Discovery Régua Mateus Palace Day 1: Day 6: Oporto Pinhão UK to Oporto. Fly to Oporto and Pinhão to Régua to Entre-os-Rios. Cruise Barca d’Alva Cathedrals, palaces and port – your Douro cruise explores Vega de Terron embark your ship at Vila Nova de Gaia to Régua for an included visit to Mateus Entre-os-Rios Douro the many sides of Portugal, as you cruise this beautiful, on the Douro’s south bank. Remain Palace gardens. Your guide will give you an Quinta do Seixo vineyard-cloaked river valley… moored overnight. introduction to the palace which features SPAIN on the Mateus rosé wine label. Admire the PORTUGAL Day 2: exterior and explore the exceptional formal Departing: March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2, 9, 16, 30, Oporto to Régua to Pinhão. This afternoon gardens. This afternoon relax on board July 7, 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11, 18, 25, September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, travel by coach from Régua to Lamego, one as the Douro Queen departs Régua. Look November 3 and 10, 2021 aboard Douro Queen – click here for details hhhh of the most attractive cities in Portugal. forward to a traditional Portuguese folk All this included Cruise code: DU002 You’ll see the elaborate Sanctuary of music show after dinner. Moor overnight in Nossa Senhora dos Remédios, set atop Entre-os-Rios. VIP door-to-door travel service nine steep terraces overlooking the town. – click here for details There’ll be free time to explore this baroque Day 7: church and walk down into the city using Entre-os-Rios to Oporto. Sail back to 20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and the ornate staircase – but be warned, Oporto this morning. Discover the history 7 dinners there are almost 700 steps! Alternatively, of Portugal’s second-largest city on an take the coach down to the city and visit included tour. This famous centre of port l Captain’s dinner and drinks reception the Gothic cathedral, which in parts dates wine production is beautifully located on l Entertainment and activities on the ship back to the 12th century! Re-join your ship the Douro estuary. The coach tour includes l Saga Cruise Assistant in Régua and cruise to Pinhão. a visit to Sé Cathedral, which dates from l Complimentary Wi-Fi on board
the 12th century and a visit to a port l Optional travel insurance underwritten Day 3: wine cellar where you’ll learn about the by Great Lakes Insurance SE, UK Pinhão to Vega de Térron. Sail to Vega de production of this famous drink and enjoy l Return flights and transfers Térron. This afternoon, join an included a tasting. Remain moored in Vila Nova de l Audio system headsets in 2021 excursion to Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, Gaia overnight. a small medieval village with a stunning Excursions hilltop location. See the 18th-century Day 8: baroque church and stroll around Oporto to UK. Disembark after breakfast l Tour of Lamego the village in your own time. Back on and travel to the airport for your return l Visit Figueira Castelo de Rodrigo board ship look forward to a traditional flight to the UK. l Sightseeing in Salamanca
Portuguese dinner. l Dinner at a local quinta Day 4: Extend your holiday l Casa de Mateus Palace Vega de Térron to Barca d'Alva. Enjoy an Oporto. 2 nights including breakfasts. l A tour of beautiful Oporto including a included excursion across the border to Please call for details. port wine cellar visit. the city of Salamanca in Spain, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famed for its beautiful Add a hotel stay old university buildings. The journey Enjoy three nights in Lisbon before usually takes about two hours, during following the same cruise itinerary. which your guide will give an interesting Holiday code: DU003, Saga exclusive Local flights commentary on Spanish history. After a little free time in the city, join a walking Solo travellers tour to the magnificent Plaza Mayor, one On November 17, 2021, travel in the Special Interest of the finest town squares in Spain. You’ll company of other solo travellers and a also see the famous cathedral, built in two dedicated Solos host, who will organise an parts. The 12th-century Catedral Vieja additional drinks party. Cruise seven nights is now incorporated into the much larger All Inclusive. Holiday code: AF728. Please 16th-century Catedral Nueva. Lunch is at call for more details. a local restaurant, followed by a flamenco show. Return to the Douro Queen in Barca d’Alva and moor overnight. The buildings of Oporto reflected in the Douro Indulge your passion Day 5: New Orleans Jazz themed holiday is Barca d'Alva to Pinhão. Depart Barca available on Oct 27, 2021. Please call d’Alva and enjoy the wonderful views as for details. Holiday code: AN390 you spend the morning sailing towards Sounds from the 60s and 70s themed Pinhão, arriving after lunch. This afternoon holiday is available on Jun 23, 2021. visit Quinta do Seixo, a local winery, for an Holiday code: AN927 included tour of the estate, followed by an Please call for details. opportunity to taste their port wines. This evening you’ll visit a local quinta for dinner, Treat yourself to an upgrade with wine and entertainment included. The † ship remains moored in Pinhão overnight. Upgrade to all inclusive from £12 per person, per night.
†All-inclusive upgrades to a free bar from 11am to 11pm serving non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
Nossa Senhora dos Rémedios in Lamego Admire the cathedrals of Salamanca Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.
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Lisbon and the Douro Valley Your stay Day 10: Douro CRUISE AND STAY Entre-os-Rios to Oporto. Cruise along Pinhão Day 1: Barca d’Alva the river to spend the morning exploring Casa de Mateus UK to Lisbon. Fly to Lisbon and transfer to Entre-os-Rios Régua Oporto on an included tour and enjoy a Vega de Terron Enjoy a three-night hotel stay in lively Lisbon, taste port in the locally rated 4-star Hotel Mundial for Oporto tasting at a port wine cellar. Salamanca Oporto, visit Lamego, Salamanca and more on this Douro cruise. three nights on a bed-and-breakfast basis, Lamego Figueira de with dinner included tonight. Day 11: Castelo Rodrigo Coimbra Departing: March 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13, 27, Oporto to UK. Disembark after breakfast Day 2: SPAIN July 4, 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, September 5, 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17, and travel to the airport for your return On an included tour see the Belém 31 and November 7, 2021 aboard Douro Queen – click here for details Lisbon. flight home. PORTUGAL hhhh Tower and Monument to the Discoveries. Cruise code: DU003 nights in hotel Perhaps enjoy an optional traditional Fado Lisbon dinner and show. Extend your holiday Oporto. 2 nights including breakfasts. Day 3: On selected departures you can spend Lisbon. Perhaps visit the intricate two nights after your cruise in Oporto, Jerónimos Monastery, stroll through the at the locally rated 4-star Eurostars All this included Bairro Alto district, or join an optional Heroismo (4Q). The modern hoteis is just VIP door-to-door travel service excursion to UNESCO-listed Sintra, a short walk from Oporto’s historic centre. – click here for details Cabo da Roca and Cascais. It has a lounge, bar and restaurant. All 153 air-conditioned rooms have a television, 1 night Half Board and direct-dial telephone, hairdryer, minibar 2 nights Bed and Breakfast in a hotel, Your river cruise (extra charge) and complimentary Wi-Fi. Transfers between the ship and hotel, and 7 nights Full Board on board Day 4: the hotel and Oporto airport, are included. Lisbon to Coimbra to Oporto. Travel to 25 meals: 10 breakfasts, 7 lunches and Oporto, stopping at historic Coimbra for 8 dinners an included tour and lunch. Continue to Cruise only option available Oporto and board your ship. Follow the same cruise itinerary without l Captain’s dinner and drinks reception the hotel stay in Lisbon, transferring l Saga Cruise Assistant Day 5: straight to your ship in Oporto. l Complimentary Wi-Fi on board Oporto to Régua to Pinhão. Cruise to Régua. Holiday code: DU002, l Entertainment and activities on the ship Travel to Lamego to see the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios and visit l Optional travel insurance underwritten Solo travellers by Great Lakes Insurance SE, UK the Gothic cathedral. Re-join your ship On November 14, 2021, travel in the l Return flights and transfers in Pinhão. company of other solo travellers and a l Interactive maps and audio headsets dedicated Solos host, who will organise an Day 6: from 2021. additional drinks party. Cruise seven nights Pinhão to Vega de Térron. Sail to All Inclusive. Holiday code: AF732. Please Vega de Térron. An included excursion Excursions call for more details. visits Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo. l Tour of Lisbon
Back on board, enjoy a traditional l Coimbra tour with lunch Portuguese dinner. Indulge your passion l Tour of Lamego New Orleans Jazz departing Oct 24, 2021. l Day 7: Holiday code: AN461. Visit Figueira Castelo de Rodrigo Vega de Térron to Barca d’Alva. An included 60s and 70s departing Jun 20, 2021. l Salamanca tour excursion visits the city of Salamanca Holiday code: AN928. l Tour of Quinta do Seixo winery in Spain. Lunch is at a local restaurant, Please call for details. l Casa de Mateus Palace followed by a flamenco show. Return to the l Oporto tour and wine cellar visit Douro Queen in Barca d’Alva. Treat yourself to an upgrade Day 8: Upgrade to all inclusive from £12 per person, per night with an included free bar Barca d’Alva to Pinhão. Sail to Pinhão for a Dawn over Lisbon’s Alfama district on board your ship, open from 11am to tour and tasting at Quinta do Seixo, a local 11pm serving non-branded alcoholic and winery. Tonight head to a local vineyard for non-alcoholic drinks. dinner, with wine and entertainment.
Day 9: Pinhão to Régua to Entre-os-Rios. From Régua an included excursion visits Mateus Palace gardens. Cruise to Entre-os-Rios with a Portuguese folk music show after dinner.
See the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedios in Lamego
See the Sanctuary of Our The glorious Douro Valley Lady of Remedios in Lamego Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.
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Moscow to St Petersburg Kizhi Island Lake Onega Lake Svir Contrast two very different cities – historic Moscow and majestic Ladoga Mandrogi Russian & Ukrainian St Petersburg – via a succession of unique towns, villages and islands Goritsy St. Petersburg
Departing: May 11, 31, June 20, July 10, 30, August 19, September 8 (cruise code: RUSSIA Volga Waterways CN010), May 21, June 10, 30, July 20, August 9, 19 and September 18 (cruise code: Uglich CN009#), 2021 aboard MS Surikov hh or MS Rublev hh – click here for details Yaroslavl Moscow From historic Moscow and majestic Canal St Petersburg to Historic Kiev and Moscow elegant Odessa. Itinerary at a glance Day 1: UK to Moscow. Moscow Day 2: Moscow. Day 3: Moscow. Day 4: Uglich. Day 5: Yaroslavl. Day 6: Goritsy. Day 7: Kizhi Island. Day 8: Mandrogi. Day 9: St Petersburg. Day 10: St Petersburg. Day 11: St Petersburg to UK.
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29 meals: 10 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 10 dinners Moscow’s Red Square l Captain’s dinner and drinks reception
l Saga Cruise Assistant
l Entertainment and activities on the ship
l Optional travel insurance underwritten by Great Lakes Insurance SE, UK
l Return flights and transfers.
Excursions
l Tour of Moscow
l Visit the Kremlin and its Armoury The Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg Russian dolls make great souvenirs l Highlights of Uglich
l Tour of Yaroslavl
Discover two different sides of Russia – the grandeur and majesty of St Petersburg l Visit the Kirillo-Belozersky monastery and the fascinating capital, historic Moscow for a real feel for Russia past and present. l Open-air museum on the island of Kizhi Begin your visit to Russia with two days moored in Moscow – a tour and excursion l Tour of Mandrogi take in Red Square, the Kremlin and St Basil’s Cathedral, with plenty of free time to explore independently too. Set sail for Uglich and take an included tour to discover its l Sightseeing tour of St Petersburg links to Ivan the Terrible, continue to Yaroslavl and keep cruising the Volga to reach l Visit The Hermitage Museum Goritsy where you can visit 14th-century Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery. Enjoy seeing the open-air architecture museum on Kizhi in Lake Onega before you cruise the river Svir to the reconstructed village of Mandrogi. Complete your Russian odyssey by exploring St Petersburg and visiting the world-renowned Hermitage Museum during Local flights a two-night mooring - a perfect way to round-off your voyage of discovery!
Extend your holiday You can extend your holiday in St Petersburg. Please call for details.
#These departures operate a reverse itinerary. Ports of call and timings may vary slightly, please call for details. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently. Optional excursions are bookable onboard only and are subject to minimum numbers.
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Kizhi Island NEW The Hidden Gems of Russia Mandrogi The Heart of Ukraine Kiev Dnieper
Contrast two very different cities – majestic St Petersburg and Discover a wealth of cultural treasures and glorious wildlife as you Kremenchuk historic Moscow – on a cruise past a succession of unique towns, Goritsy cruise from Kiev to the Black Sea coast and back, through the very UKRAINE Dnipro villages and islands… St. Petersburg heart of Ukraine. Zaporizhzhya
Departing: May 6, 20, July 29, August 12, 26, September 9, 18, October 2 (cruise code: Departing: May 14, 26, June 7, 19, July 1, 13, 25, August 6, 18, 30 and September 11, 2021 Odessa Kherson RUSSIA Uglich CN027), May 15, 29, July 24, August 7, 21, September 4, 18 and October 7 (cruise code: aboard MS Dnieper Princess. hh – click here for details CN026#), 2021 aboard MS Mstislav Rostropovich – click here for details hhhh nights in hotel Cruise code: UN003 Vilkovo
Moscow Itinerary at a glance Itinerary at a glance Day 1: UK to Kiev. Day 2: Kiev. Day 1: UK to St Petersburg. Day 3: Kiev. Day 2: St Petersburg. Day 4: Cruising. Day 3: St Petersburg. Day 5: Zaporizhzhya. Day 4: St Petersburg. Day 6: Kherson to Odessa. Day 5: Mandrogi. Day 7: Odessa. Day 6: Kizhi Island. Day 8: Odessa. Day 7: Goritsy. Day 9: Odessa. Day 8: Uglich. Day 10: Cruising. Day 9: Moscow. Day 11: Kremenchuk. Day 10: Moscow to UK. Day 12: Kaniv to Kiev. Day 13: Kiev to UK. All this included All this included VIP door-to-door travel service – click here for details Including VIP door-to-door travel service – click here for details 23 meals: 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 8 dinners 35 meals: 12 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 12 dinners l Captain’s dinner and drinks reception
l St Isaac’s Cathedral in St Petersburg l Saga Cruise Assistant Kiev’s attractive skyline Welcome drinks reception
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l Return flights and transfers. by Great Lakes Insurance SE, UK l Return flights and transfers. Excursions
l St Petersburg sightseeing tour with Excursions Hermitage State Museum visit l Kiev city tour
l l Visit the monastery of Kirillo-Belozersky Tour of Zaporizhzhya, including a St Basil’s Cathedral looms down Admire the architecture and art in in Goritsy Cossack Museum over Red Square in iconic Moscow the Winter Palace in St Petersburg The Kiev Monastery of the caves Odessa’s Monument to Duc de Richelieu l l Open-air museum on the island of Kizhi Visit the Dnieper Delta by boat
l l Walking tour of Uglich Tour of Odessa
Explore impressive St Petersburg during a two-night hotel stay then cruise aboard MS Explore Kiev at the start of this spectacular cruise through the heart of Ukraine l l Moscow highlights tour with Taras Shevchenko Museum Mstislav Rostropovich to the fascinating and historic capital, Moscow. en route to the Black Sea where you will visit the cultural hub of Odessa. As you cruise Kremlin visit Immerse yourself in the grandeur of stately St Petersburg and visit the south through the country, immerse yourself in the culture of the Ukraine by enjoying world-renowned Hermitage Museum during a two-night mooring. Cruise the river some traditional cuisine and taking part in some Ukrainian language lessons on board. Svir to the reconstructed village of Mandrogi and see the picturesque wooden Discover a wealth of cultural treasures and glorious wildlife and enjoy seeing some spectacular natural scenery as you learn more about this fascinating country. After buildings in an open-air architecture museum on Kizhi Island in Lake Onega. Cruise Local flights the Volga to Goritsy to visit 14th-century Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery set on departing Kiev, call at Zaporizhzhya, where you can enjoy an included tour, then cruise a beautiful lake and continue to Uglich with its links to Ivan the Terrible. Complete to Kherson from where you can explore the Dnieper Delta on an included boat trip. your visit to Russia in Moscow – a tour and excursion take in Red Square, the Explore lively and artistic Odessa during a three-night mooring. See the highlights Kremlin and St Basil’s Cathedral, a perfect conclusion to your voyage through this of Kremenchuk at your own leisure before visiting Kaniv for an included excursion to intriguing country… a museum dedicated to poet and artist Taras Shevchenko before returning to the capital for a final night in Kiev...
#These departures operate a reverse itinerary. Ports of call and timings may vary slightly, please call for details. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional Please note: Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost or by exploring independently. Some optional excursions are subject excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently. Optional excursions are bookable onboard only and are subject to minimum numbers. to minimum numbers and may occasionally operate on different days to those advertised.
84 Contact your preferred travel agent Contact your preferred travel agent 85 Welcome aboard our ships On our welcoming ships reserved for Saga, you’ll enjoy well-appointed cabins, View our new 360° tours Douro Queen SAGA EXCLUSIVE excellent service and all the facilities you need for a fantastic river cruise. 360° of these ships at hhhh Go online at saga.co.uk/exclusive-ships for deck plans and further information saga.co.uk/exclusive-ships Exclusively chartered for Saga guests, the Douro Queen allows you to relax by the pool on the sun deck, or in the stylish bar as you cruise the length of the River Douro. Douro Queen allows you to explore the River Douro in comfort. Rex Rheni SAGA EXCLUSIVE On the sun deck you'll find a pool and plenty of sun loungers, hhh while on the lower decks you'll find a panorama lounge with a The spacious Rex Rheni is reserved exclusively for Saga guests, which bar, and the restaurant. The restaurant serves international means that you will spend your cruise in the company of like-minded cuisine and the meals are served at one leisurely sitting, travellers. Plus, with a great choice of on-board facilities, including a lift where you can enjoy four-course dinners, as well as delicious between decks, as well as a relaxed and friendly on-board atmosphere, buffet-style breakfasts and lunches. During your cruise there you are sure to enjoy your leisurely days cruising as much as your exciting will also be entertainment local to the region you are cruising time ashore. Rex Rheni’s amenities include a restaurant, partially-shaded through, such as Portuguese folk music. sun deck, fitness cycle and table tennis. The large windows in the bar/ All 65 cabins are outside facing and air conditioned. Cabins on lounge are ideal for viewing the landscapes you cruise through. You can the upper deck have a balcony, while those on the main deck help yourself to buffet-style breakfasts, enjoy three-course lunches, and have large picture windows. All cabins are en suite and have look forward to fine dining at dinnertime with four-course meals and a twin or double beds, as well as a television, hairdryer and safe. choice of main course, all served in the ship’s restaurant at one leisurely sitting. You can also enjoy wine, beer or soft drinks with lunch and dinner, and complimentary tea and coffee are available throughout the day. Cabins are situated over three decks. They are compact, comfortable and air conditioned with a seating area, storage space and twin beds. Your ship details Facilities in your cabin include a satellite television, telephone, reading Length: 78 metres lights, wardrobe, and small shower room with wc. A safe and Wi-Fi Breadth: 11 metres internet connection are available free of charge. Maiden voyage: 2005 Passenger capacity: 130 Officers and crew: 30 Your ship details Passenger decks: 4 Length: 90 metres • Breadth: 11.4 metres • Cruise line: Wenniger River Cruises B.V. • Maiden voyage: 1979. Refurbished 2017. Approximate twin cabin size: Upper deck: 15 square metres • Passenger capacity: 151 • Officers and crew: 25 • Passenger decks: 4 • Lift: A lift serves the Sun Deck, Promenade Deck and including balcony. Main deck: 15 square metres. Main Deck. There is also a chair lift serving the forward passenger deck cabins (Cabins 105 to 112). All other passenger deck cabins Lifts: Yes. can only be accessed via steep stairs. • Approximate twin cabin size: 11.25 square metres.
MS Asara hhhh + SAGA EXCLUSIVE Amadeus Royal SAGA EXCLUSIVE MS Asara is a luxurious state of the art cruise ship which hhhh was only completed in 2017. All main and upper deck The facilities on board include the Amadeus Club lounge, an indoor cabins measure a spacious 17 square metres, and Lower fitness area, a Sun Deck with deckchairs, a small pool and the Lido Bar. deck cabins are 14 square metres and come with their own You can enjoy buffet breakfasts and delicious four-course lunches permanent hotel bed, separate bathroom, TV, telephone, and dinners with a choice of waiter-served main courses. In the safe, hairdryer, minibar, Nespresso machine, Wi-Fi speakers afternoon, tea and biscuits are served and late-night snacks are also and individually controllable air conditioning. There are two available. All cabins are spacious and outside-facing, with a shower restaurants: a large restaurant with excellent cuisine with and wc, a television showing images from the on-board camera, air seating for all 190 passengers, and the Steak speciality conditioning, a telephone, safe and hairdryer. Cabins have twin beds restaurant at the stern offering 34 seats, open kitchen and which can be pushed together as a double upon request. Cabins panoramic views. There is also a lounge and library with a on Mozart and Strauss Decks have full-length windows and French fireplace onboard, a gift shop, sauna and relaxation area balconies, apart from cabins 204 and 206 which have round windows. and sun deck with a whirlpool, barbecue and space for Cabins on Haydn Deck have a smaller window. Complimentary Wi-Fi games like shuffleboard. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available is available throughout the ship. throughout.
Your ship details Length: 110 metres Breadth: 11.4 metres Cruise line: Lueftner Your ship details Maiden voyage: 2005 Refurbished: 2015 Length: 135 metres • Breadth: 11.4 metres • Cruise line: Rijfers River Cruises • Maiden voyage: 2017 • Passenger Passenger capacity: 142 capacity: 190 • Officers and crew: 40 • Passenger decks: Officers and crew: 40 4 • Lift: The lift runs between the main and upper decks. Passenger decks: 4 • Approximate twin cabin size: 14-17 square metres. Lift: Yes Approximate twin cabin size: 15 square metres
86 Contact your preferred travel agent Contact your preferred travel agent 87 Johannes Brahms + MS Surikov SAGA EXCLUSIVE hhh hh This classically-furnished ship is ideal for exploring the Russian Exclusively chartered for Saga guests, this elegant, waterways – her smaller size offers an intimate feel. The large restaurant compact vessel is the ideal introduction to river cruising in serves simple dishes with a strong Russian influence, and on-board Europe and has the great advantage of navigating routes activities include Russian language lessons. Cabins are compact and which larger vessels cannot. As a result, it's small enough basic, but comfortable – with air conditioning, a mini-fridge and a not to overwhelm yet large enough for you to find your compact private shower room and wc. own space, from a quiet corner in the Panorama lounge or enjoying the view from the sun deck. Cabins are compact but comfortable and have a shower, wc, safe, hairdryer, television, mini-fridge and individually controlled air conditioning. With no more than 80 passengers on board, the atmosphere is perfect for making new friends. Your ship details Length: 110.1 metres • Breadth: 14.5 metres • Cruise line: Mosturflot Maiden voyage: 1975 • Passenger capacity: 150 • Officers and crew: 70 Passenger decks: 5 • Lift: None • Approximate twin cabin size: 9.6 square metres Junior Suites: 18 square metres.
Your ship details Length: 82 metres • Breadth: 9.5 metres • Cruise line: MS Dnieper Princess Dutch Cruise Line • Maiden voyage: 1998 • Passenger hh capacity: 80 • Officers and crew: 20 • Passenger decks: 3 Dnieper Princess is a spacious ship with a range of onboard facilities and • Lift: Chairlift between main deck and upper deck, plenty of outdoor space where you can relax and take in the views. The ship, upper deck and sun deck • Approximate twin cabin size: which is fully air-conditioned, has two restaurants, two bars, a comfortable 11 square metres. lounge and two small shops. Look forward to buffet breakfasts, waiter served three-course lunches, and dinners featuring simple local and international cuisine. Standard cabins are compact and basic, but comfortable and are fitted with a small wet-room style bathroom and WC with a hand-held shower. Deluxe Cabins and Junior Suites are more spacious and have a bathroom and WC with an overhead shower. All cabins have a wardrobe and large picture window or portholes on the Lower Deck. Your ship details Amadeus Provence hhhh+ Launched in 2017, Amadeus Provence blends an incredible Length: 129.2 metres • Breadth: 16.7 metres • Cruise line: Chervona Ruta array of on-board facilities with tasteful, modern design, Waterways • Maiden voyage: 1976 (Ongoing programme of renovations began allowing you to cruise the rivers Rhône and Saône in in 2016.) • Passenger capacity: 250 • Officers and crew: 90 • Passenger decks: comfort, style and sophistication. Cabins have either 4 • Lift: None • Approximate cabin size: Lower Deck Cabins: 11 square metres; floor-to-ceiling windows or small windows, an en suite Main Deck Cabins: 9 square metres; Upper Deck Standard Cabins: 10 square shower and toilet, television, telephone and hairdryer. metres; Upper Deck Deluxe Cabins: 13 square metres; Boat Deck Single Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout. Cabins: 7.5 square metres; Boat Deck Junior Suites: 17 square metres.
MS Mstislav Rostropovich hhhh MS Mstislav Rostropovich is considered one of the most high-end vessels operating on the Russian waterways. Facilities include two elegant restaurants and a cosy lounge with panoramic windows. The spacious, modern cabins include air conditioning and are outward facing, many of them also feature balconies. There is also an extensive programme of included activities and entertainment available on board. Join fascinating lectures on Russian history, take lessons in traditional dance, relax while watching a documentary screening or enjoy an authentic Russian tea ceremony. Each cruise features a talent show for guests and crew!
Your ship details Your ship details Length: 135.7 metres • Breadth: 16.8 metres • Cruise line: Vodohod Length: 110 metres • Breadth: 11.4 metres Maiden voyage: 1980 • Passenger capacity: 212 • Officers and crew: 100 • Maiden voyage: 2017 • Passenger capacity: 140 Passenger decks: 4 • Lift: Yes • Approximate twin cabin size: • Officers and crew: 40 • Passenger decks: 4 12-13 square metres. Junior Suites: 19 square metres. • Lift: Yes, serving Haydn, Strauss and Mozart decks • Approximate twin cabin size: 17.5 square metres. Go online at saga.co.uk/other-ships for more information and deck plans. We have chosen all these ships for their high levels of comfort, reliability, standards of service and range of facilities.
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(a) Baggage up to £1,500 or up to £2,500 for ST&H Limited and Saga Cruises Limited provide full 90 days before departure for Saga ocean cruises aboard by Unavoidable and Extraordinary Circumstances. (see below grid for column descriptions) over and above that. If this results in an increase equivalent ocean cruises financial protection for their package holidays. Saga Sapphire, Saga Pearl II, Spirit of Discovery or Unavoidable and Extraordinary Circumstances, means 75 days or more Loss of deposit Nil to more than 8% of the price of your travel arrangements, i) Single Article limit £250 or £300 for ocean cruises 1. For flight-based holidays this is through our Air Travel Spirit of Adventure; a situation that is, in our opinion, beyond our control, the 43-74 days 50% of holiday price* £20 you will have the option of accepting a change to another ii) Overall Valuables limit £350 Organiser’s Licence number 0308 issued by the 56 days before departure for holidays in mainland Britain of consequences of which could not have been avoided holiday if we are able to offer one (we will refund any 29-42 days 70% of holiday price* £30 (b) Temporarily Lost Baggage over 12 hours up to Civil Aviation Authority of Gatwick Airport South, five nights or more; even if all reasonable measures had been taken. Examples price difference if the alternative is of a lower value), or 15-28 days 90% of holiday price* £50 £100 or up to £150 for ocean cruises West Sussex, RH6 0YR, UK www.caa.co.uk, telephone 28 days before departure for holidays in mainland Britain include, but are not limited to, actual or expected war, riots, cancelling and receiving a full refund of all monies paid, 14 days or less 100% of holiday price* £50 6. Money and Documents up to £500 0333 103 6350, email [email protected]. When you buy of less than five nights, and for Christmas and New Year civil strife, terrorist activity, Government action or restraint, except for any amendment charges. Should you decide Cash limit £200 an ATOL protected flight or flight inclusive holiday from holidays in mainland Britain; industrial disputes, natural or nuclear disasters, fire, For all holidays of five nights or more in mainland Britain#. to cancel you must do so within the time period shown on 7. 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We will provide you with the services listed Unless you are otherwise advised, bookings made after the and accidents from machinery or engines, or closed or holiday go down due to the cost changes mentioned above, 43-55 days 50% of holiday price* £10 10. Travel Delay - Transport on the ATOL Certificate (or a suitable alternative). In balance due date (as set out above) must be paid in full at congested airports. In such circumstances, we will arrange then any refund due will be paid to you. We will deduct from 29-42 (22-27) days 70% of holiday price* £15 (a) Deposit/Cancellation Charges up to £7,500 some cases, where we aren’t able to do so for reasons the time of booking and we cannot confirm your booking for your booking to be terminated and for you to receive this refund our administrative expenses incurred. Please (b) Compensation up to £150 of insolvency, an alternative ATOL holder may provide until full payment is received. Payments can be made by a full refund. We will observe advice provided by the UK 15-28 (15-21) days 90% of holiday price* £20 note that travel arrangements are not always purchased in 11. Legal Expenses (claims for compensation for personal you with the services you have bought or a suitable credit card, debit card or by cheque. If the deposit and/or Foreign & Commonwealth Office. 14 days or less 100% of holiday price* £20 local currency and some apparent changes have no impact injury or death) up to £50,000 alternative (at no extra cost to you). You agree to balance is not paid in time, we reserve the right to cancel Numbers in brackets apply to holidays of less than on the price of your travel due to contractual and other For sections 1(a), 2, 5(a), 6 and 10(a) above, the first £70 of accept that in those circumstances the alternative your travel arrangements. If the balance is not paid in time, 8. If we change your booking five nights in mainland Britain, and to Christmas and each and every claim is excluded. protection in place. We plan the holiday arrangements many months in ATOL holder will perform those obligations and you we shall retain your deposit to cover costs incurred. New Year holidays in mainland Britain. Please note that the optional travel insurance and Please note that local taxes are not included within the advance and, although unlikely, we may need to make agree to pay any money outstanding to be paid by you Card and cheque fees: There is no charge for payments additional cancellation rights are only available for holiday package price and where necessary these will need changes. 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Examples of insignificant changes include, but A B C which case you will be entitled to make a claim under address and booking reference written on the back. Please alternative arrangements. your booking. Should you choose not to proceed, this will be are not limited to, a change in airline carrier; closure of the ATOL scheme (or your credit card issuer where send cheques to Saga Holidays, Enbrook Park, Folkestone, (see below grid for column descriptions) If you feel you need increased baggage cover please check treated as a cancellation (see section 7). hotel facilities for improvement; flights becoming indirect; applicable). Kent CT20 3SE. 90 days or more Loss of deposit Nil your home contents insurance policy first, as most people Optional ad-hoc services: We provide you with the option building works; change to advertised amenities; change to If we are unable to provide the services listed (or a Refunds: If you are entitled to any refund(s) relating to 56-89 days 60% of holiday price* £20 can have their personal possessions insured under this to specifically request extras which are in addition to or itineraries; change to included and optional excursions and suitable alternative, through an alternative ATOL holder your booking, this will go to the lead passenger who 29-55 days 75% of holiday price* £20 policy while they are away. adaptations of our standard packages. Prices for optional entertainment. Please note we will not pay compensation or otherwise) for reasons of insolvency, the Trustees made the booking, usually by the same payment method Insurance policy document: If you choose to take the ad-hoc services such as extensions, extra accommodation, or offer alternative options if we make an insignificant 15-28 days 90% of holiday price* £30 of the Air Travel Trust may make a payment to (or that was used to pay Saga. In the case of card payment, insurance, we will send you the insurance policy document upgrades, additional flights that are not part of a standard change. 14 days or less 100% of holiday price* £50 confer a benefit on) you under the ATOL scheme. You refund(s) will be made to the appropriate card account(s). with your holiday confirmation/invoice, or you can call Saga allocation and domestic flights (‘ad-hoc services’) If we have to significantly alter any of the main agree that in return for such a payment or benefit If a payment has been made in the form of a voucher, any For mystery holidays** us to request it earlier. If the policy does not meet your can vary depending on when you book. Please note characteristics of the travel services that make up your you assign absolutely to those Trustees any claims refund, if applicable, will be refunded by voucher. Any fees A B C requirements, you are entitled to cancel at any time prior that adding an ad-hoc service may result in additional holiday package, you will have the rights set out below. which you have or may have arising out of or relating incurred when making a payment will not be refunded to your date of departure. The policy document contains non-refundable charges to our standard packages due to 1. We will contact you and you will have the choice of (see below grid for column descriptions) to the non-provision of the services, including any unless Saga causes the cancellation. No refund is available full details of the cover provided, our complaints procedure, changes in flight dates, changes to our standard allocated accepting the change or having a refund of all monies 75 days or more loss of deposit Nil claim against us, the travel agent (or your credit card after your departure date if you attend part of the holiday terms and exclusions – we recommend that you read accommodation periods and additional costs passed to 43-74 days 50% of holiday price £20 issuer where applicable). You also agree that any such only, or vary or extend the holiday arrangements. paid. You can also accept an alternative holiday, us from third party suppliers. They may also result in an it carefully. claims may be re-assigned to another body, if that where we offer one. If the alternative holiday is of a 29-42 days 70% of holiday price £30 additional or higher non-refundable deposit being payable. other body has paid sums you have claimed under the 6. If you change your booking lower value, we will refund any price difference. If the 28 days or less 100% of holiday price £50 12. Additional cancellation rights You will be notified of the total price of your holiday and ATOL scheme. If you wish to change your travel arrangements in any way alternative holiday is of a higher value, you will be (A) Period before departure within which notice of Where you have chosen to include the optional travel any increase to your deposit prior to booking. Please note 2. When you buy a package holiday that doesn’t include after your holiday contract is created, for example, your required to pay the additional amount. We will tell you cancellation or significant change is received by us or insurance the following rights apply: that where a flight upgrade has been booked and there is a a flight, protection is provided by way of a bond held by accommodation, we will do our utmost to make these the procedure for making your choice. Please read any notified to you For the purposes of this section, the following change of airline prior to your departure date it may not be ABTA – The Travel Association of 30 Park Street London changes but it may not always be possible. Any request notification of changes carefully and respond promptly (B) Cancellation charge if you cancel your holiday definitions apply: possible to offer an equivalent upgrade or there may be an SE1 9EQ www.abta.com, telephone 0203 758 8779, email for changes to be made must be in writing from the person as if you do not respond to us within the timescale (C) Compensation if we make a significant change Business Associate – Someone who works at your place additional cost payable. In this situation we will offer you [email protected]. For further information, who made the booking or your travel agent. If you make given your booking may be cancelled. of business in the UK and who, if you were both away from the opportunity to: revert to economy class and refund you #Please note that for certain holidays the cancellation please see www.abta.com. Calls from UK landlines cost changes before the balance due date, you will be asked to 2. We will pay compensation as per the table in Section work at the same time, would prevent the business from the cost of the upgrade; pay any additional costs for the charge will be 100%. You will be advised of this at the time the standard rate, but from mobiles may be higher. pay an administrative charge of £20 per person for all UK 9 except where the significant change is due to running properly. A senior manager or director of your equivalent upgrade; or cancel with a full refund of all monies of booking. **Mystery holidays - approximately 28 days Check with your network provider. holidays; £25 per person for all Saga ocean cruise holidays Unavoidable and Extraordinary Circumstances. This business must agree to this. paid. If an upgrade with the new airline is available and is of prior to departure, we will advise you of your allocated Please note that items not purchased through Saga will not aboard Saga Sapphire, Saga Pearl II, Spirit of Discovery standard payment will not affect your statutory or Close Relative – Your marital/common law partner (defined a lower value than the original airline, we will refund you the hotel. Any changes made prior to us advising you of you be protected. or Spirit of Adventure; and £40 per person for all other other legal rights. as living together at the same address and including same difference in value. Compensation will not be payable. allocated hotel will be subject to our usual terms and ST&H Limited is also licensed by the Irish Commission for holidays, for each amendment, and any further cost we 3. If you choose to accept a refund, we will provide a sex relationships), parent, parent-in-law, child, grandchild, Price Promise (Saga Pearl II, Saga Sapphire, conditions. If you cancel your holiday, you will be subject Aviation Regulation (Licence No. T. A. 0598) to carry on incur in making this alteration. You should be aware that full refund of your travel insurance premiums if you son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother, sister, brother-in-law, Spirit of Discovery and Spirit of Adventure only): Should we to charges in accordance with the above table. *Or deposit business in the Republic of Ireland as a travel agent. these costs could increase the closer to the departure date paid them to us and can show that you are unable to sister-in-law or fiancé(e). ever reduce our prices or bring in a new special offer after if higher. that changes are made and you should contact us as soon transfer or reuse your policy. Home – The address where you live permanently in the UK. you book (optional ad-hoc services are excluded), we’ll as possible. Please note that certain travel arrangements
90 Contact your preferred travel agent Contact your preferred travel agent 91 You/Your – The person(s) named on the booking invoice/ Except in cases involving death, injury or illness, the Regardless of whether you take out the optional travel 19. Holiday information Mobility and assistance: Our ships have a limited number be guaranteed as there may be changes for airline holiday confirmation issued by Saga. liability of Saga and any company within the Saga group insurance, for cruises, women who are up to 24 weeks Passports: You will need a valid passport for all overseas of cabins adapted for use by those with restricted mobility operational, safety or security reasons. However, the Summary of rights: We will refund all the money you have of companies (including its employees, agents and pregnant at the end of the holiday are required to provide holidays featured. As requirements vary and can change and we are limited as to the number of disabled passengers airline will, where possible, re-accommodate your seats paid to us, less an administration fee of £100 for European subcontractors) shall be limited to a maximum of three a medical certificate of fitness to travel. We cannot carry without notice, we strongly advise you to ensure that your or passengers with reduced mobility that we can carry. together and match your seating preferences. Where and Worldwide holidays, river cruises and non-Saga times the cost of your travel arrangements. Our liability will passengers who will be 24 weeks or more pregnant at passport is valid for at least six months after the end We reserve the right to refuse the carriage of any person this is not possible then we will refund any applicable ocean cruises; £80 for Saga ocean cruises or £60 for UK also be limited in accordance with and/or in an identical the end of the holiday. We reserve the right to request of your holiday. We recommend that you have at least if carrying such a passenger would put us in breach of any seating charges paid to us for the flights affected. holidaysper person if the cancellation is due to: manner to: a medical certificate at any stage of pregnancy and to three blank pages in your passport to cover potential applicable safety requirement or law. We also reserve the • We cannot accept responsibility for any purchases (a) unexpected illness or death of you or a member of (a) the contractual terms of the companies that provide refuse travel if we and/or the Master of the ship are not immigration formalities, which may be required in some right to refuse carriage if the design of the vessel and/or made on holiday, either individually or when taking part your party. the travel services that make up your package. These satisfied that you will be safe during your holiday. The countries. We recommend that you also take your passport the port infrastructure and equipment would make carriage on a tour or excursion. A recommendation to visit a (b) death or disablement (by accidental bodily injury or terms are incorporated into this booking; and doctors aboard the ships may not be qualified to deliver for identification purposes when taking domestic flights. unsafe or not operationally feasible. We reserve the right venue is not a recommendation to purchase and the sickness) of your Close Relative or Business Associate, (b) any relevant international convention, for example babies on board, or to offer pre or postnatal treatment, Visas: If you are a full British citizen resident in the UK, to require that a disabled passenger or a passenger customer does this at their own risk. or of any person with whom you had arranged the Montreal Convention in respect of travel by air, and no responsibility is accepted by Saga in respect of the for the majority of destinations, if required, Saga will of reduced mobility is accompanied by another fare • Ships’ cabins can vary in size within the same grade. temporarily to reside during your holiday. the Athens Convention in respect of travel by sea, ability to provide such services or equipment. For air travel, obtain your visa or tourist card free of charge (postage is paying person capable of providing assistance to ensure We cannot guarantee the composition of your cabin. (c) jury service, attendance solely as a witness at a court the Berne Convention in respect of travel by rail you are subject to the terms and conditions of your airline, not included). We will advise you at the time of booking compliance with any applicable safety requirement or law It may contain foldaway beds, upper and lower berths, of law or redundancy (provided your employment has and the Paris Convention in respect of the provision who will have its own policies. Please let us know if you are where you are responsible for obtaining your own visa. or if the design of the vessel and/or the port infrastructure sofa beds or permanent beds. Sea view cabins can be been on a continuous full time basis with the same of accommodation, which limit the amount of and pregnant or become pregnant prior to departure. Please For Chinese visas, Saga will send you the paperwork and and equipment means that a disabled passenger or restricted by lifeboats and deadlights, and some inward employer for at least 24 months). conditions under which compensation can be claimed also refer to Mobility and Assistance in section 19. you will be responsible for purchasing your visa. If you person of reduced mobility cannot be carried in a safe or facing cabins have no porthole. Your cabin may be (d) accidental damage to your home through fire, storm or for death, injury, delay to passengers and loss, damage are aged 71 or over at the time of application, you can operationally feasible manner without the assistance of affected by vibration and mechanical noises. flooding within 14 days of the planned departure date, and delay to luggage. We are to be regarded as having 15. ABTA purchase your visa online. If you are aged 70 or under, another person. Please advise us at the time of booking • In the interests of safety and the well-being of our ST&H Limited and Saga Cruises Limited are Members rendering it uninhabitable. all benefit of any limitation of the extent of or the you will need to purchase your visa at a Chinese visa if you or any member of your party has reduced mobility, customers, the Masters (and Saga Cruises Limited) of ABTA, with membership numbers W8164 and W8179 We will deduct the cost of any UK connecting or domestic conditions under which compensation is to be paid centre. For Russian visas, Saga will obtain the paperwork requires a specially adapted cabin or would require shall have absolute discretion to alter the routing respectively. We are obliged to maintain a high standard flights and any cancellation charges from the suppliers of under these or any conventions. and you will be responsible for purchasing the visa at assistance in an emergency, or as soon as possible before of the cruises at any time and for any reason. of service to you by ABTA’s Code of Conduct. We can also any ad-hoc service from any money refunded to you. You Copies of the travel service contractual terms, or the the Russian visa centre. Should you be unable to obtain departure should there be a change in circumstances. The safe navigation of the ship is paramount and offer you ABTA’s scheme for the resolution of disputes must send us a valid medical certificate for (a) or (b) above international conventions, shall be provided on request. a visa for whatever reason and as a result are unable to This is essential for travel by sea or inland waterways, as circumstances where the route may be changed which is approved by the Chartered Trading Standards or the relevant official documentation for (c) or (d) as soon Under EU law (Regulation 261/2004) you have rights in travel, our usual cancellation fees apply. An application a risk assessment may need to be carried out prior to your include, but are not limited to, Unavoidable and Institute. If we can’t resolve your complaint, go to as is practicable, otherwise we will be unable to refund you. some circumstances to refunds and/or compensation pack will be sent to you approximately 60 days before departure. If you do not inform us of such a condition we will Extraordinary Circumstances . www.abta.com to use ABTA’s simple procedure. Further All travel documents must be returned to Saga. If you from your airline in cases of denied boarding, cancellation you travel (90 days for Russia). In order to obtain your not be liable if an airline or cruise line refuses to accept you • All ships featured are measured by the gross registered information on the Code and ABTA’s assistance in resolving cancel for other reasons, you must still notify Saga in or delay to flights. Full details will be publicised at EU visa, it is important that we receive your passport and any or any member of your party as a passenger. In the same tonnage. This is not the weight of the ship but the total disputes can be found on www.abta.com. You can also writing and you will be subject to any relevant cancellation airports and available from airlines. If you are unhappy applicable documentation in good time before your holiday respect, for land based holidays we need to be made aware volume of all permanently enclosed spaces access the European Commission Online Dispute (ODR) charges as set out in section 7 and the table in section 9. with your airline’s response, you may complain to the starts. If you return these documents late, you may incur of any special requirements that may affect your holiday • The currency used on board cruise ships will depend on Resolution platform at http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/ We will not be liable for cancellations when, at the time of Civil Aviation Authority (telephone 020 7453 6888 an additional charge. For passengers cruising into Libya, as our representatives will only be able to provide support the ship’s nationality. Many ships operate a ‘cashless’ odr/. This ODR platform is a means of notifying us of your booking the holiday, the person whose condition gives rise or visit www.caa.co.uk/passengers. Please note that a group visa will be issued on arrival in Libya for all holders in an emergency. Under European law if you are disabled or system whereby you sign for all purchases which are complaint; it will not determine how your complaint should to the cancellation: reimbursement in such cases will not automatically entitle of UK passports, allowing you to go ashore independently have difficulty moving around, you can receive assistance then charged to your cabin. You settle up at the end be resolved. (i) had an illness in the past 12 months that has required you to a refund of your holiday cost from us. Your right to and on an organised shore excursion. Passengers holding when you fly. This free service is available to anyone with of your cruise and can pay by credit card, cash or treatment from a doctor, unless the condition was a refund and/or compensation from us is set out in these a US or Swiss passport will not be able to enter Libya. mobility problems, for example, because of your disability, travellers cheque. disclosed to and accepted by us; booking conditions. If any payments to you are due from 16. If you have a complaint age or a temporary injury. To take full advantage of the • Cruise escorts will only be available if a minimum We aim to provide you with an enjoyable and relaxing Passports must be valid for at least six months and must (ii) is travelling against the advice of a medical us, any payment made to you by the airline or any other service you need to book at least 48 hours in advance of number of passengers is achieved. holiday. In the unlikely event that you have a complaint not contain evidence of a visit to Israel. For passengers practitioner or for the purpose of obtaining medical service provider will be deducted. your flight. Please contact us as soon as possible prior to • Unless otherwise stated, there will be an extra about any of the services included in your holiday, it is cruising into Algeria, a group visa will be issued prior to treatment abroad; You agree to assign to Saga any rights that you may your departure. You can also visit our website at saga.co.uk. charge for optional facilities, such as sports facilities, imperative that you report it to our representative or arrival for all holders of UK passports, allowing you to go (iii) is receiving, on a waiting list for, or has knowledge of have against a third party or person which have caused Please note that personal daily care cannot be provided by bars and Internet facilities. We cannot guarantee locally appointed agent or hotel director or our duty ashore on an organised excursion only. Because of this, the need for in-patient treatment for any condition or contributed to our legal liability to you or which result any member of the ship’s staff. special requests that may also be subject to an officer by calling 01303 771999 or emailing all Algerian excursions must be pre-booked. Passports unless the medical condition for which you are on a in us incurring costs on your behalf. You agree that you Health formalities: We will advise you with your holiday additional charge. [email protected] as soon as possible to give them must be valid for at least six months and must not contain waiting list for inpatient treatment has been disclosed will provide us and/or our insurers with all reasonable confirmation of any vaccinations that are required as a • Don’t forget to check that you have all your belongings the best opportunity to resolve any issues in resort. If it is evidence of a visit to Israel. It may be necessary for you to to us and accepted by us. Should you cancel as a direct assistance to pursue a claim against any third party condition of entry to the country(ies) that you are visiting. before returning home. If necessary and if requested, not resolved locally, please follow this up within 28 days arrange your own individual visas for independent travel in result of you undergoing the inpatient treatment for or person. We recommend that you consult your doctor at least we will do what we can to return any lost items, but of your return home by writing to our Customer Relations some ports. For further information about passports and which you are on a waiting list additional cancellation If it is impossible to ensure your return as scheduled due 12 weeks before departure, and they will advise you about please be aware that restrictions apply and there will Department at Saga Holidays, Enbrook Park, Folkestone, Saga’s visa service, call Saga on 0800 525 290 or email rights will not be provided; to Unavoidable and Extraordinary Circumstances, we will any other vaccinations required. You may wish to refer be a cost for this service. Details can be obtained from Kent CT20 3SE. Alternatively, e-mail us at: customer. [email protected]. If you are telephoning from outside the (iv) is expected to give birth 12 weeks (16 weeks in the case bear the cost of necessary accommodation, if possible to government health advice for your destination at fco. our after-sales team. [email protected] or call 01303 774122. Please keep UK, please call +44 (0)1303 771138 (please note that this is of multiple pregnancy) before your planned return date; of equivalent category, for a maximum of three nights. gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by- • Please note, hotels reserve the right to change the your letter concise and to the point and give your holiday not a freephone number). If you are not a full British citizen (v) has been given a terminal prognosis by a The limit doesn’t apply to persons with reduced mobility country/ or call the 24-hour phone line 0845 850 2829 delivery of their meal services, without notice. Where reference number and all other relevant information. If you resident in the UK, you must confirm your nationality or medical practitioner. and any person accompanying them, pregnant women – calls cost 4p per minute with BT; other network prices we refer in our brochure to buffet meal service or fail to follow the requirement to report your complaint in status at the time of booking. Your specific passport and We will not cover any medical condition of a Close Relative and unaccompanied minors, or persons in need of specific may vary. Please note: In the interests of the health and waiter meal service, this was correct at the time resort, we will have been deprived of the opportunity to visa requirements, and other immigration requirements or Business Associate whose health may affect your medical assistance, provided that you notified us of these safety of fellow passengers, it is a condition of travel that of publication. investigate and rectify it and this may affect your rights are your responsibility and you should confirm these decision to travel if you were aware of it prior to booking needs at least 48 hours before the start of your holiday. passengers must use the hand sanitisers provided when • Due to local conditions in some ports, we may under this booking. Please also see clause 15 above with the relevant Embassies and/or Consulates. We your holiday. Note: this entire section 13 does not apply to any separate embarking and disembarking our ships. be unable to use the most accessible gangway. on ABTA . do not accept any responsibility if you cannot travel We will not be liable for cancellations arising directly or contracts that you may enter into whilst on holiday because you have not complied with any passport, visa or Passengers may be required to negotiate a steep indirectly from: (for example, for excursions, entertainment, amenities, immigration requirements. 20. Travel advice and information gangway and/or steps. For customers who are unable 17. Additional assistance • The British Foreign and Commonwealth Office Travel (i) acts of terrorism in countries to which the Foreign and activities (including Holiday Experience activities) and If you’re in difficulty whilst on holiday and ask us to help Optional Activities: Any optional activities including, to walk unaided or require a wheelchair/scooter, it may Advice Unit provides up-to-date advice and safety Commonwealth Office has advised against travelling; other tours). we will provide appropriate assistance, in particular by but not limited to, excursions, entertainment, amenities, be necessary to remain on board. information for British nationals travelling abroad. (ii) an accident or breakdown of the vehicle in which you providing information on health services, local authorities activities (including Holiday Experience activities) and • If you have any special difficulties or needs, such as a 14. Your responsibility Please visit fco.gov.uk/travel. are travelling for which a professional repairer’s report and consular assistance; and helping you to find alternative other tours (‘Optional Activities’) that you may choose particular diet, you must notify Saga on 0800 373 034. Saga is committed to promoting equality and diversity, • Some destinations can suffer extreme is not provided; arrangements and any necessary phone calls/emails. You to book or pay for whilst you are on holiday are not part and kindly requests your co-operation and consideration weather conditions. 21. Travel Agents (iii) breakdown of any vehicle in which you are travelling must pay any costs we incur, if the difficulty is your fault. of your package holiday provided by us. For all Optional for others while on holiday. Verbally abusive or offensive • Saga cannot accept responsibility for any connecting When you buy a flight-based holiday, all monies you pay if the vehicle is owned by you and has not been Activities, your contract will be with the operator/supplier language or behaviour directed towards anyone, including travel you purchase independently. to the travel agent are held by him on behalf of and for the serviced properly or maintained in accordance with the 18. Data protection of the Optional Activity and not with us. We are not guests and crew, is not permitted. Saga reserves the • Direct flights are not necessarily non-stop and may benefit of the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust at all times. manufacturer’s instructions; Any personal data you provide will be held securely and responsible for the provision of the Optional Activity or for right to curtail your holiday if, in our view, your conduct or have to make an intermediate stop en route. This is subject to the agent’s obligation to pay it to us for (iv) withdrawal from service (temporary or otherwise) of for the purpose you have provided it, in accordance with anything that happens during the course of its provision by behaviour, or that of a member of your party, is disruptive, • Where a meal or snack is included on your flight, this so long as we do not fail. If we fail, any money held at that an aircraft or sea vessel on the recommendation of data protection legislation. We may need to disclose the operator/supplier. Full details of the Optional Activities dangerous, antisocial, or otherwise unacceptable. In such is provided by the airline on a complimentary basis time by the agent, or subsequently accepted from you by the Civil Aviation Authority or a Port Authority, or any personal data to a third party including outside the available will be provided in the itinerary sent to you before an event, no compensation or refund will be payable and and has no cash value. Should the airline not offer this him, is and continues to be held on behalf of and for the similar body in any country; European Economic Area (EEA) for the purpose of providing you travel. Details will also be available to you in resort. you will be liable to pay any additional expenses reasonably service for whatever reason, or your flight is amended benefit of the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust without any (v) redundancy caused by, or resulting from, misconduct your holiday. In addition, your data may be disclosed to We cannot guarantee that the Optional Activities will be incurred in arranging the curtailment. In addition, you must to an airline which does not give refreshments, no obligation to pay that money to us. When you buy a holiday leading to dismissal, from resignation or voluntary regulatory bodies or public authorities, such as customs available during your holiday and they will only operate if comply with the terms and conditions of the third party refund shall be made. not including a flight, all monies you pay to the travel agent redundancy, or where a warning or notification of or immigration, for the purposes of monitoring and/or a sufficient number of people wish to take part. Optional suppliers of any travel services. Failure by you to observe • Banned or restricted air carriers: Regulation (EC) are held by him on our behalf at all times. redundancy was given prior to the date the optional enforcing compliance with any regulatory rules/codes; and Activities are sold subject to the laws and exclusive such terms and conditions which are incorporated into No. 2111/2005 came into force in January 2006, insurance was purchased by you; it may be used for marketing, offering renewals, research jurisdiction of the courts of the country or state where this contract and available upon request may affect any establishing a Community list of air carriers subject 22. Brexit (vi) suicide or attempted suicide, intentional self-injury, and statistical purposes and crime prevention. Where you purchased. We have included them in brochures and on the compensation or liability we may have towards you. to an operating ban within the Community. The list is Please be aware that some travel services could be the effect of intoxicating liquors or drugs or flying provide information about another person, we accept it on website to illustrate your choice, not as a recommendation Medical information: You are responsible for ensuring that available at https://ec.europa.eu/transport/modes/air/ affected as a result of the United Kingdom’s decision to other than as a passenger in a fully licensed passenger the basis that you have their permission to give us access to take part. If you intend to take part in any Optional any existing medical conditions, disabilities or mobility safety/air-ban. leave the European Union. Examples of this could include carrying aircraft. This exclusion applies not only to the to their personal data (including special category personal Activities, please check your insurance policy to ensure restrictions affecting you or a member of your party are • We want all of our customers to be comfortable and the inability of airlines to operate flights (including the insured persons but also to Close Relatives or other data) and that you have told them who we are and what we that you are covered for anything that may be considered declared to us before you book or, if newly diagnosed, as relaxed while travelling by coach. For this reason, we do loss or restriction of rights in respect of transit, air traffic persons whose health may affect your decision to will use their data for, as set out above. hazardous. If you are in any doubt, you should contact soon as possible and no later than 48 hours before your not allow smoking, pets or personal audio equipment on or entry into an airspace), an unavailability of some travel or cut short your trip; If Saga has obtained your permission to do so, they your insurer. Please also note that any medical services on date of departure. coach journeys. flight routes, changes to the visa requirements of British (vii) any circumstance arising after the date of booking, will also contact you by post, telephone, email or other board our cruises are similarly provided by independent If there is any change in the above circumstances for you or • We cannot guarantee the class of your rail travel. We citizens and limited or no access to certain airports and but prior to the date of issue of the optional insurance means to tell you about offers, products and services contractors, which do not form part of the holiday package a member of your party, or you or a member of your party will notify you if your preference is unavailable for all or ports. If we become aware of any confirmed bookings policy purchased by you. that may be of interest to you. At any time you can opt and for which we cannot accept any responsibility. develops a new medical condition, please call us to see if part of your journey and explain your options. that will be affected, we will let customers know as soon out of receiving such information, revise the products you Cabins – inside/outside guarantees: With these special we can continue to offer the optional insurance and if the • In respect of VIP door-to-door service transfers, as possible. However, as this situation is extraordinary 13. Our liability to you would like to hear about or change the method they use to offer fares, you are guaranteed the minimum grade of cabin We are responsible for the proper performance of all holiday is still suitable. The insurance company will not customers may have to share use of the vehicle with and outside of our control, we would treat any such communicate with you. You can update these preferences shown in the brochure, just not the specific cabin. This will travel services included in this package. You must inform accept a claim as valid if you do not do this. customers on different bookings save where the changes or cancellations as being due to Unavoidable by calling 0800 092 3665. For further information about be allocated to you later on, sometimes as you embark us without undue delay of any failure to perform or In addition, there are other instances where cover is not booked service is private. and Extraordinary Circumstances. Please note that how the Saga Group uses your personal information, the ship. If you choose not to accept your allocated cabin, improper performance of the travel services included available under the Medical Expenses or Curtailment • Where possible, Saga may facilitate pre-booking we do not accept any responsibility or liability for any please visit saga.co.uk/privacy-policy or contact the which could be located anywhere on the ship, this is treated in this package. If any of the travel services included in sections of our Saga Travel Insurance Policy Booklet. These of seats and other ancillary items where offered consequential loss or expenses customers may incur in Saga Group Data Protection Officer by email: as a cancellation (see section 7). There is the chance your package are not performed in accordance with the include where the person(s) making the claim: by our transport suppliers. This may be subject to these circumstances. We strongly encourage customers [email protected] or post: The Saga Building, you may be upgraded, although this is subject to cabin contract, or are improperly performed, by us or the travel • does not follow the advice of a medical practitioner transport supplier charges and Saga administrative to take out travel insurance to cover consequential losses Enbrook Park, Sandgate, Folkestone, Kent CT20 3SE. availability and in no way forms part of this offer. Note that service suppliers, and this has affected the enjoyment • is travelling to get medical treatment abroad charges. Actual seat numbers booked by us cannot and expenses. twin cabins may have two single beds or a double bed. of your travel arrangements, you may be entitled to an • has been given a terminal prognosis by a appropriate price reduction or compensation or both. We medical practitioner will not be liable where any failure to perform or improper • is expected to give birth within 12 weeks (16 weeks in Saga Holidays is a trading name of ST&H Limited (registration no. 2174052). ST&H Limited and Saga Cruises Limited (registration no. 3267858) are subsidiaries of ST&H Group Limited performance of the travel services is due to: you or any the case of a multiple pregnancy) of arrival home. (registration no. 0720588). All three companies are registered in England and Wales. Registered Office: Enbrook Park, Sandgate, Folkestone, Kent CT20 3SE. member of your party; or a third party unconnected with The Policy Booklet contains full details of the medical E-mail: [email protected]. Telephone: 01303 774122. With respect to general insurance products sold in the UK, ST&H Limited is an appointed representative of Saga Services the provision of the travel services in the package and cover provided along with the terms and exclusions. Limited, registered in England and Wales (company no. 732602), which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority is unforeseeable or unavoidable; or Unavoidable and We recommend that you read it carefully. Please note: Extraordinary Circumstances. NHL-AP6319 (April 2020) (a)
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