Themed Cruises 2020 Golf · Classical Music · Winter

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THEMED CRUISES 2020 GOLF · CLASSICAL MUSIC · WINTER

1 Indulge your passions!

Bond with other travelers over shared passions!

2 Golf Cruises RHINE · DANUBE · SEINE ...... 4 — 9

RHINE: 8 days Basel — Amsterdam ...... 4 DANUBE: 8 days Budapest — Passau ...... 5 SEINE: 8 days Paris — Le Havre — Paris ...... 6 Dates and rates ...... 7

Included Golf Clubs (Rhine, Danube, Seine) ...... 8—9

All Golf cruises are conceived for a number of participants between 20 and 40.

Classical Music Cruises RHINE · DANUBE ...... 10 — 17

RHINE: 8 days Amsterdam — Basel ...... 10 DANUBE: 8 days Passau — Budapest — Passau .... 11 Onboard music experts (Rhine, Danube) ...... 12 Dates and rates ...... 13

Musicians Line-up (Rhine) ...... 14—15 Musicians Line-up (Danube) ...... 16—17

Winter Cruises RHINE · DANUBE ...... 18 — 27

MAGIC OF ADVENT ...... 19—21 5 days Cologne — Strasbourg ...... 19 5 days Strasbourg — Cologne ...... 19 7 days Vienna — Nuremberg ...... 20 Dates and rates ...... 21

CHRISTMAS CRUISES ...... 22 — 24 7 days Cologne — Strasbourg — Cologne ...... 22 7 days Passau — Bratislava — Passau ...... 23 Dates and rates ...... 24

NEW YEAR‘S EVE CRUISES ...... 25 — 27 8 days Cologne — Basel — Cologne ...... 25 7 days Passau — Budapest — Passau ...... 26

3 “Father Rhine” has much to offer, Golf Cruise on the Rhine and this program combining 8 DAYS BASEL—AMSTERDAM | from per person culture and golf will show you the € 3.709 most beautiful aspects of this dream river. Be amazed by the Your itinerary sightseeing attractions of the DAY/PORT ARR DEP PROGRAM Rhine region and enjoy a golf 1 BASEL 17.00 Embarkation from 4 pm · Welcome Cocktail and Welcome Dinner · Briefing on all shore excursions, themed journey together with golf clubs and starting times

an experienced trainer, who will 2 STRASBOURG 09.00 23.00 Visit of the Le Kempferhof Golf Club (included) visit select regional golf clubs 3 SPEYER 07.00 12.00 Visit of the St. Leon-Rot Golf Club (included) with you. MANNHEIM 14.00 Rejoin the ship in the afternoon

4 MANNHEIM 01.00 RÜDESHEIM 07.00 12.00 Visit of the Jakobsberg Golf Club (included) KOBLENZ 15.30 Rejoin the ship Koblenz walking tour in the afternoon (included)

5 KOBLENZ 22.00 Cochem walking tour with wine tasting in the morning (included; from/to Koblenz)

6 COLOGNE 07.00 14.30 Visit of the Golf & Country Club Velderhof (included) DÜSSELDORF 17.30 17.45 Rejoin the ship · Captain‘s Gala Dinner

7 HOORN 13.00 13.30 North Holland excursion and city tour of Amsterdam with canal trip (included; from Hoorn/to Amsterdam) AMSTERDAM 17.30 Leisure time /rejoin the ship Champions-Cocktail and award ceremony with the Captain in the evening

8 AMSTERDAM Disembarkation after breakfast

For details regarding shore excursions, please refer to the separate pamphlet. We reserve the right to make amendments to the timetable and program.

Le Kempferhof Golf Club

Jakobsberg Golf Club

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Le Kempferhof Golf Club Rhine Basel SWITZERLAND

4 Golf Cruise on the Danube Splendid metropolises like Bratislava, Vienna, and Budapest, 8 DAYS BUDAPEST—PASSAU | from per person € 3.509 views onto lush green landscapes, and rounds of golf await you on Your itinerary our exclusive golf cruise, which DAY/PORT ARR DEP PROGRAM takes you along the magnificent 1 BUDAPEST Embarkation from 4 pm · Welcome Cocktail and Danube through Hungary, Welcome Dinner · Briefing on all shore excursions, golf clubs and starting times Slovakia, Austria and Germany. 2 BUDAPEST 13.30 Visit of the Pannónia Golf & Country Club (incl.) An experienced golf expert will ESZTERGOM 18.30 19.00 Leisure time/rejoin the ship be present throughout the tour. 3 BRATISLAVA 08.00 23.00 Visit of the Penati Golf Club (included) 4 VIENNA 07.00 Visit of the Fontana Golf Club (included) “Sound of Vienna” classical concert in the evening (included) 5 VIENNA 02.00 DÜRNSTEIN 08.00 12.00 Option 1: Full-day trip to Lengenfeld Golf Club (optional) Option 2: Dürnstein walking tour with wine tasting (included) EMMERSDORF 15.00 19.00 Excursion to Melk Abbey (optional) 6 LINZ 07.00 08.30 Visit of the Beckenbauer Golf Club (included; from Linz/to Passau) PASSAU 17.00 18.30 Rejoin the ship · Captain‘s Gala Dinner 7 REGENSBURG 10.00 20.00 Option 1: Regensburg walking tour in the morning (included) · Excursion to Weltenburg Abbey in the afternoon (optional) Option 2: Full-day trip to Regensburg Golf Club (optional) Champions-Cocktail and award ceremony with the Captain in the evening

8 PASSAU 08.00 Disembarkation after breakfast

Pannónia Golf & Country Club

GERMANY CZECH REPUBLIC

Regensburg SLOVAKIA

Passau Emmersdorf Penati Golf Club Dürnstein Aschach Linz Beckenbauer Melk Vienna Bratislava Golf Club Esztergom Danube Fontana Golf Club Budapest Pannónia Golf & AUSTRIA Country Club

HUNGARY

5 The cultural riches of France await Golf Cruise on the Seine you on this cruise, together with 8 DAYS PARIS—LE HAVRE—PARIS | from per person some of the most beautiful French € 3.729 golf courses! Your itinerary The landscapes along the banks DAY/PORT ARR DEP PROGRAM of the Seine provide the perfect 1 PARIS 20.00 Embarkation from 4 pm · Welcome Cocktail and setting for golf excursions. Welcome Dinner · Briefing on all shore excursions, golf clubs and starting times In the company of an experienced golf expert, you will enjoy the 2 CONFLANS 01.30 17.00 Visit of the Le Golf National Golf Club (included) unmistakable French flair while 3 ROUEN 08.00 17.30 Visit of the Golf de Saint Saëns Club (included) playing a relaxed round of golf. 4 LE HAVRE 03.30 Option 1: Excursion to Étretat in the morning (optional) Excursion to Honfleur in the afternoon (included) Option 2: Full-day trip to Barrière de Deauville Golf Club (optional)

5 LE HAVRE 09.00 Visit of the Golf d‘Étretat Golf Club (included; CAUDEBEC- 15.00 22.00 from Le Havre/to Caudebec-en-Caux) EN-CAUX Rejoin the ship

6 LES ANDELYS 08.00 09.00 Visit of the Golf du Vaudreuil Golf Club (included; from Le Andelys/ to Poissy) POISSY 19.30 20.30 Rejoin the ship · Captain‘s Gala Dinner

7 PARIS 03.00 City tour of Paris in the morning Guided walking tour of the Montmartre district** in the afternoon (optional) Excursion to the Palace of Versailles** in the afternoon (optional) Champions-Cocktail and award ceremony with the Captain in the evening

8 PARIS Disembarkation after breakfast

Excursions listed in blue are not included in the cruise price. For details regarding shore excursions, please refer to the separate pamphlet. We reserve the right to make amendments to the timetable and program. The beautiful 18-hole golf course Golf d‘Étretat ** Excursion can only booked in advance and operate at the same time.

Le National Golf Club

nel Chan BELGIUM

Golf d‘Étretat Étretat Le Havre The beaches Golf de Saint Saëns of Normandy Caudebec-en-Caux Honfleur Rouen Les Andelys Du Vaudreuil Golf Club Vernon Conflans Poissy FRANCE Paris Versailles Le Golf National

6 Cruise fares per person in euros based on double occupancy of a cabin

TOUR DATE VESSEL CABIN TYPE & DECKS C-4 C-1 B-4 B-1 A-1 Suite RHINE: BASEL — AMSTERDAM Haydn Haydn Strauss Strauss Mozart Mozart 12.05. – 19.05. AMADEUS Imperial 3.709 4.019 4.409 4.649 4.959 5.499 C-4 C-1 B-4 B-1 A-1 Suite DANUBE: BUDAPEST—PASSAU Haydn Haydn Strauss Strauss Mozart Mozart 08.10. – 15.10. AMADEUS Imperial 3.509 3.799 4.149 4.369 4.649 5.149 C-4 C-1 B-4 B-1 A-1 Suite SEINE: PARIS—LE HAVRE—PARIS Haydn Haydn Strauss Strauss Mozart Mozart

10.06. – 17.06. AMADEUS Diamond 3.729 4.079 4.459 4.699 5.329 5.549 © Mikael Damkier/Shutterstock.com

Early booking bonus of 15% on the above-mentioned, regular cruise prices when booking Enjoy a unique golf experience by 30.11.2019 All cabins are outside facing and have two beds that can be linked together or set up separately, as you wish. Inclusions Single cabin supplement per person for all dates: C-4+C-1: 15% · B-4: 30% · B-1: 50% · GOLF PROGRAM A-1: 60% · Suite: 100% of cruise price. Single cabins available on AMADEUS Diamond at • 4 rounds of golf at top golf clubs the same price as C-1 cabins. • Green fees, pre-reserved & pre-paid tee For deck plans, please see pages 86—95 in “River Cruises 2020”. times, driving range balls • Shared electric golf carts (subject to availability) Excursions prices per person in euros • Lunch Box (on request) • Ship crew assistance with golf bags from/ GOLF CRUISE | RHINE: BASEL—AMSTERDAM Price to cabin (on request) Koblenz walking tour included • Transfer from/to ship and to/from golf clubs Cochem walking tour with wine tasting included • Services of an experienced golf expert and North Holland excursion and city tour of Amsterdam with canal trip included tour leader GOLF CRUISE | DANUBE: BUDAPEST—PASSAU Price CRUISE PROGRAM “Sound of Vienna” classical concert included • Fascinating river cruise in an outside river- Full-day trip to Lengenfeld Golf Club (minimum 10 participants)* 149 view stateroom of your choice, most with Dürnstein walking tour with wine tasting* included French balcony (AMADEUS Diamond) or Excursion to Melk Abbey 48 drop-down panoramic windows (AMADEUS Imperial); Walk-out balconies in suites Regensburg walking tour* included (AMADEUS Imperial) Excursion to Weltenburg Abbey* 61 • Select excursions as outlined in the itinerary Full-day trip to Regensburg Golf Club (minimum 10 participants)* 159 (included) GOLF CRUISE | SEINE: PARIS—LE HAVRE—PARIS Price • Complimentary state-of-the-art audio headsets for all excursions Excursion to Étretat 50 • Services of an experienced, multilingual Excursion to Honfl eur included Cruise Director Full-day trip to Barrière de Deauville Golf Club (minimum 10 participants) 189 • Gourmet dining with all meals included City tour of Paris included (buffet breakfast, lunch, dinner and midnight Guided walking tour of the Montmartre district** 50 snack) in the elegant Panorama-Restaurant, Excursion to the Palace of Versailles** 100 which accommodates all guests in one sitting • Free-fl owing quality red & white wines from * Excursions operate at the same time ** Excursions only bookable in advance and operate at the same time. Europe’s famous wine regions with every dinner on board • Coffee and tea after lunch and dinner • 24-hour complimentary coffee and tea station prices per person in euros Transfers • Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner RHINE: BASEL—AMSTERDAM Budapest/train station—vessel 25 • Special onboard entertainment including Basel/airport—vessel 52 Passau/vessel—train station 22 talks, cooking demonstration, onboard Basel/train station—vessel 52 Passau/vessel—Munich/airport 87 music performances and nightly music by Amsterdam/vessel—airport 48 SEINE: PARIS—LE HAVRE—PARIS the AMADEUS Duo in the Panorama-Bar Amsterdam/vessel—city center 48 Paris/airport CDG—vessel or v.v. 54 • Fitness room (open 24 hours) Amsterdam/vessel—train station 40 Paris/airport CDG—hotel or v.v. 54 • Complimentary use of onboard bicycles DANUBE: BUDAPEST—PASSAU Paris/train station—vessel or v.v. 45 • Non-smoking environment Budapest/airport—vessel 44 (smoking permitted on the Sun Deck) Budapest/airport—city center 20 • All port taxes, embarkation, disembarkation and lock fees 7 Discover Europe’s most spectacular golf courses!

modelled fairways each feature four different teeing grounds, as well as Golf Clubs on the Rhine large bunkers, a good number of water hazards and undulating greens. The course is sporting but fair and you may fi nd that your greatest LE KEMPFERHOF GOLF ET CHÂTEAU-HÔTEL golfi ng challenge at the Jakobsberg Golf Resort will be not to get The Golf Club is located 15 minutes from Strasbourg in the beautiful distracted by the spectacular natural surroundings and the panoramic Alsace region of France and stretches across 85 hectares of tranquil, views of the legendary Lorelei valley, Marksburg castle and the natural woodland. The Kempferhof golf course is listed as one of the Westerwald and Hunsrück hills. top 5 golf courses in France, as well as one of the 15 best courses in continental Europe by the Rolex World’s Top 1000 Golf Courses guide. GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB VELDERHOF The 18-hole course was designed by the American architect Robert The Velderhof Golf Club extends over an idyllic and tranquil lowland von Hagge and opened in 1990. Hundred-year-old oaks, poplars and surrounded by extensive forests. It is conveniently and centrally situated beech trees line the beautiful and challenging course, which features about thirty minutes from both the historic city of Cologne and Düssel- 13 water hazards, undulating fairways, large bunkers and immaculate dorf. The main feature of the club is the championship course, designed greens. As you reach the 18th hole, you will see enchanting views of by golf architect Dieter R. Sziedat, which provides suitable challenges the Château-Hôtel, which was built in 1865 by Jean de Dartein, who for players of all handicap levels. The 27 holes stretch over 3 courses, was inspired by Gaudi’s style, as well as the 19th century hunting lodge, with 9-hole and 18-hole options. The golf course follows the ancient which now serves as the clubhouse. Test every aspect of your game lines originally carved into the landscape by the legendary Rhine River. with this top-quality golf course, while enjoying the peace of nature! It features fast greens, wide fairways, well-placed fairway bunkers and exciting water hazards, all surrounded by picturesque streams GOLF CLUB ST. LEON-ROT and biotopes. The Velderhof Golf Club is generously laid out and all The Golf Club, which opened in 1997, is situated near Heidelberg and facilities are kept in peak condition. sets a benchmark for golf clubs. The complex, masterminded by the The driving range features brand-new grass tees which extend over founder Dietmar Hopp, boasts two 18-hole championship courses, a 2,500m² in front of the range. Combining modernity with history, 9-hole executive course and a children’s course. The English golf course the range retains the charm of the original architecture of the former architect Dave Thomas designed the St. Leon course as a links-style barn and fi ts harmoniously with the historic ambience of Velderhof. course, reminiscent of Scottish or Irish golf courses. The course became famous in 2002 when the world’s number one player Tiger Woods won Golf Clubs on the Danube his third Deutsche Bank SAP Open there. The Rot course was designed by architect Hannes Schreiner, who retained much of the original river wetland, ensuring that the course offers not only charming scenery but PANNÓNIA GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB also presents special challenges. The island green of the Rot course and It is picturesquely situated in a valley bordering the Etyek wine region, the island fairway of the St. Leon course are the signature holes of the east of the Hungarian capital Budapest. The 18-hole championship club. The Golf Club is one of the “Leading Golf Courses in Germany” course was designed by the prominent Austrian architect Hans G. as well as one of the “European Tour Destinations” (since 2012). Erhardt and opened in 1996. Since then, it has staged many national and international events, including tournaments such as the BMW JAKOBSBERG GOLF RESORT Golf Cup International and events sanctioned by the European Golf Set high above the Lorelei valley in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley Association (EGA). The elegant clubhouse was designed by famous between Koblenz and Mainz, deservedly a UNESCO World Heritage Hungarian neoclassical architect Mihály Pollack and blends beautifully Region, the Jakobsberg Golf Resort boasts a truly majestic setting. The with the wine-growing scenery. On the course, idyllic lakes serve as golf course is nestled between forests and vineyards, situated on the obstacles for eight holes. Doglegs provide suspense at holes 9 and 11 Jakobsberg in Boppard. The 18-hole golf course was established in and pin placements may also present a challenge at the hilly greens. 1990 and opened in 1994. It was built by Wolfgang Jarsombek, who The immaculately maintained course meets the highest European based his design on a model by the renowned American golf course standards and offers players both a technically challenging as well as architect Robert Trent Jones Jr. The course serves as a 3rd level tour an optically appealing experience with its combination of beautiful venue and has hosted several German PGA events. The strongly vegetation, water hazards and sand bunkers. 8 PENATI GOLF RESORT The Albatros course masterfully combines a traditional links feel with The Golf resort is nestled in the Zahorie region of western Slovakia, not the modern features of target golf. Golf National’s second 18-hole far from the town of Senica. The club offers two 18-hole courses the course, the Aigle, offers a more relaxed experience – a perfect warm-up challenging Legend course, which opened in 2012, and the Heritage course for the more challenging Albatros course. Oiselet, the 9-hole course, which opened in 2013. The Legend course stretches over 95 third course of Golf National, is ideal for practice sessions. hectares and was created by Nicklaus Designs, a company founded by golfing legend Jack Nicklaus and considered one of the world’s leading GOLF HOTEL DE SAINT SAËNS golf course design firms, with 60% of the world’s PGA tournament- The Golf Club is situated between Rouen and Dieppe, bordering the hosting golf courses to their name. This course offers golfers undulating Eawy Forest – the largest beechwood forest in France. Designed by fairways, challenging bunkers and variable teeing placements, allowing architect Denis Robinson, the first five holes of the golf course opened golfers to control the difficulty level of their game. The signature holes in 1988. The course opened fully in 1989 and has hosted various of the Legend course are the 716-meter 15th hole, which is the longest European championships. The 71-par woodland golf course stretches hole in Europe, as well as the final hole, which is the narrowest hole on over 6009 meters and is considered one of the most picturesque the green and plays onto a beautiful island green, and will undoubtedly courses in Normandy, providing not only a charming setting but also a provide an exciting finish to the game. The second 18-hole course, the challenging course with plenty of variety for players, as it is composed Heritage course, was designed by J. Davison and the world-renowned of three distinct sections, each of which presents its own unique Mick McShane and returns to the roots of island-design courses. challenges. From hole 1 to hole 5, the Varenne River flows along the greens and fairways. The next section, up to hole 10, is characterized FONTANA GOLF CLUB by a lovely beech and oak forest. Finally, on the other side of the The Club’s championship course promises an unforgettable golfing forest, the course opens onto a plateau, with spectacular views of the experience. Situated about 30 kilometers south of Vienna, the golf Normandy countryside and the club house, which is housed in the course is set in a lush natural setting and offers a view of the Schnee- charming 19th century manor, “Le Vaudichon”. berg, the highest mountain in Lower Austria, and the foothills of the Viennese Forest. Conceptualized by the well-known Canadian architect GOLF D’ÉTRETAT Doug Carrick, the layout and design of the golf course provides players Set above the cliffs of Étretat with a spectacular view of the English with a top-class, international golfing experience that is both challenging Channel, the magnificent, wave-cut arches of the famous cliffs and and fair. The course opened for play in 1996 and, from 2006 to 2009, the charming village below, the Étretat Golf Club is considered one hosted the European Tour in Austria and has since been considered of the three best French seaside golf courses. The club, which is over one of the best golfing locations in Austria and Europe. Due to constant 100 years old, was founded in 1908 by Englishmen. The first president improvements and renovation, the Fontana course is expected to was Bernard Forbes, 8th Earl of Granard. The original 13-hole course was become one of the top 10 golf courses in Europe. The exciting 18-hole designed by Julien Chantepie and Arnaud Massy (the only Frenchman course will challenge players with its numerous bunkers and water to have won the Open). The club closed during WWII, but reopened in hazards, combined with some easier holes to give a satisfying, well- 1949, after the landmines had been cleared out. Didier Fruchet revised rounded experience. the layout in the 1990s and today the resort extends over 6,000 meters. The 18-hole course will test every facet of players’ games, particularly QUELLNESS GOLF RESORT/BECKENBAUER GOLF COURSE with the exciting sequence of holes at the back nine, between the 10th Picturesquely situated in the peaceful Bavarian countryside, the and the 14th, where the fairways run along the cliff edge. Quellness Golf Resort features the distinguished, 18-hectar Becken- bauer Golf Course, a championship course designed by renowned DU VAUDREUIL GOLF CLUB golfer Bernhard Lange. This exclusive course is one of the select few The du Vaudreuil Golf Club is situated in a picturesque area with a to host PGA European Tour events, specifically the Challenge Tour, rich history stretching back to prehistoric times. This countryside was which was held here from 2013 to 2015. In addition, in 2015 and 2016, a destination much favored by kings of France, due to its exceptional the Beckenbauer Golf Course hosted the Porsche European Open, and location in the Seine loop in Normandy. Much later, the Marquis Marc in 2017, it was the venue for the Paul Lawrie Matchplay. The course has de la Haye bought the 90 hectares that make up the golf course today been praised by some of the world’s foremost players for its technical and commissioned renowned English golf architect Fred Hawtree to challenges as well as its impeccable condition. The flat but varied design the course, which opened in 1962. It has been modernized to terrain incorporates a multitude of water hazards, such as streams, suit present-day playing requirements by his son, Martin. The clubhouse, flood plains, and lakes, and requires golfers to play a precise game. considered one of the most beautiful in France, is a 17th century barn Holes 9 and 18 provide the opportunity for particularly spectacular originally located in the village, which was dismantled and reassembled shots onto island greens. The hand-mown greens and fairways remain on the estate. In 2008, Jean-Claude Forestier became the new owner in top condition even in the height of summer. of the club and is responsible for its current excellence, including its classification as a PGA venue. The narrow, tree-lined fairways, water hazards, and bunkers offer suitable challenges for all playing levels. Golf Clubs on the Seine

LE GOLF NATIONAL The Golf National complex, founded in 1985, is situated southwest of Paris in Saint-Quentinen-Yvelines, near the Palace of Versailles. Designed by architects Hubert Chesneau and Robert von Hagge as a permanent home for the Open de France, Le Golf National features the championship Albatros course, which is considered one of the best in Europe. Extensive renovations have taken place on the Albatros course since it was chosen as the host venue for the Ryder Cup 2018. Players can expect a course that offers plenty of risk/reward situations, with undulating fairways and links-style bunkers, and can look forward to the challenging water hazards that surround the final four holes. 9 Embark on a voyage of sound Beethoven Cruise on the Rhine along the Rhine in honor of the 250th anniversary of the most 8 DAYS AMSTERDAM—BASEL | from € 2.069 per person frequently performed classical Your itinerary composer: Beethoven. DAY/PORT ARR DEP PROGRAM The program features a concert 1 AMSTERDAM Embarkation from 4 pm · Welcome Cocktail in the monumental Dominicus and Welcome Dinner · Welcome concert in the Church in Amsterdam, a visit to Panorama-Bar (incl.): Dudok Quartet Haydn: String Quartet in C major, opus 20 No. 2 Beethoven‘s house in Bonn with Beethoven: String Quartet in F major, opus 18 No. 1

an exclusive piano concert and 2 AMSTERDAM 09.00 City tour of Amsterdam with private concert in an organ recital in the famous St. the Dominicus Church (incl.; from Amsterdam/ to Utrecht): Dudok Quartet Thomas‘s Church in Strasbourg Schubert: String Quartet No. 10 in E flat major Brahms: String Quartet No. 3, opus 67 in B major — enjoy your musical journey. UTRECHT 12.30 13.00 Rejoin the ship

3 COLOGNE 09.00 11.00 Cologne walking tour in the morning (opt.) BONN 14.30 23.59 Visit of Beethoven‘s house and private concert (incl.): Martin Ivanov Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 14, opus 27, No. 2 in C sharp minor Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 21 in C major, opus 53

4 COCHEM 13.30 22.00 Picturesque cruise along the Moselle in the morning Cochem walking tour and wine tasting in the afternoon (opt.) · exclusive concert on board in the evening (incl.): Nathan Quartet Haydn: String Quartet in C major, opus 64/4 Mendelssohn-Bartholdy: String Quartet in C major, opus 44/1

5 KOBLENZ 06.00 11.00 Koblenz walking tour in the morning (incl.) Musical tea party on board in the afternoon (incl.): Nathan Quartet Potpourri of light but beautiful music (Kreisler etc.) RÜDESHEIM 17.00 22.00 Rüdesheim walking tour with visit of Siegfried‘s music museum (opt.) © Minerva Studio/Shutterstock.com 6 SPEYER 09.00 19.30 Speyer walking tour in the morning (opt.) Magical sounds during the organ concert Excursion to Heidelberg in the afternoon (incl.; from/to Speyer) · Captain‘s Gala Dinner

7 STRASBOURG 08.00 14.00 City tour of Strasbourg and exclusive organ concert in St. Thomas‘ Church in the morning (incl.): Daniel Maurer Bach: Toccata ans Fuge in D minor BWV 565 Amsterdam Choral “Dearest Jesus, we are here” BW 731 North Sea Utrecht Trisonata No. 1 in E flat major BWV 525: Allegro R Mozart: Adagio in C major, KV 356 NETHERLANDS h i n GERMANY Handel: from ”Suite for a musical clock” BELGIUM e Voluntary or ”Flight of Angels” HWV 600 Cologne Menuet HWV 603; Gigue HWV 589 y Koblenz lle Bovet: ”Le Bolero du divin Mozart” Va e Bach: Fugue in D major BWV 532 in Cochem h Rüdesheim R Farewell concert on board (incl.): LUXEMBOURG le d Stuttgart String Quartet Moselleid M Mozart: Divertimento in D major, KV 136 FRANCE Speyer Mannheim Dvořák: String Quartet No. 12, opus 96 in F major ”The American” Strasbourg

Rhine 8 BASEL 08.00 Disembarkation after breakfast Basel Excursions listed in blue are not included in the cruise price. SWITZERLAND For details regarding shore excursions, please refer to the separate pamphlet. We reserve the right to make amendments to the timetable and program. 10 Classical Music on the Danube In the year marking the 250th anniversary of Beethoven, our 8 DAYS PASSAU—BUDAPEST—PASSAU | from € 1.969 per person selected program includes Your itinerary musical highlights by Beethoven and other extraordinary classical DAY/PORT ARR DEP PROGRAM musical minds. Performances will 1 PASSAU 17.00 Embarkation from 4 pm Welcome Cocktail and Welcome Dinner take place on board as well as Welcome concert in the Panorama-Bar (incl.): in unique locations, such as the The Salzburg Soloists Beethoven: String Quartet in F major, opus 18 No. 1 Melk Abbey — one of the finest Haydn: Concerto for violin in C major, Hoboken VII/1 baroque buildings in the world,

2 EMMERSDORF 09.00 13.00 Excursion to Melk Abbey with concert in the famous the beautiful Duna Palace in hall of St. Koloman (incl.): Budapest and the Brahms Hall The Bratislava Symphonic Quintet Mozart: Divertimento in F major, KV 138 in Vienna. Mozart: Clarinet Quintet in A major, KV 581 VIENNA 19.15 Concert of the Vienna Mozart Orchestra in the Brahms Hall of the Musikverein in the evening (opt.)

3 VIENNA 19.00 City tour of Vienna in the morning (incl.) Guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace in the afternoon (opt.) · private concert in the Panorama-Bar in the evening (incl.): Kudlak Philharmonic Quartet Mozart: Divertimento in D major, KV 136 Haydn: String Quartet in C major, opus 76 No. 3, Hob. III: 77

4 BUDAPEST 11.30 City tour of Budapest — Buda side in the afternoon (opt.) · evening cruise with folklore show (incl.)

5 BUDAPEST 14.00 City tour of Budapest — Pest side with visit of the Opera House and private concert (incl.): The Slovak Quartet Mozart: String Quartet in G major, KV 156 Dvořák: String Quartet No. 12 in F major, opus 96 ”The American” Kudlak Philharmonic Quartet 6 BRATISLAVA 08.00 13.00 City tour of Bratislava (incl.) Exclusive piano concert on board in the evening (incl.): Martin Ivanov Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 14n in C sharp minor, opus 27, “Moonlight” Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 21 in C major Captain‘s Gala Dinner CZECH REPUBLIC

7 LINZ 14.00 22.00 Linz walking tour (incl.) Violin concert on board in the evening (incl.): GERMANY Emmersdorf The Salzburg Soloists Danube Mozart: Overture to the opera “Le Nozze di Figaro” Passau SLOVAKIA KV 492 Linz Bratislava Melk Mozart: Violin concerto in B flat major, KV 207 Vienna String quintet in G minor, KV 516 Budapest 8 PASSAU 07.30 Disembarkation after breakfast AUSTRIA Danube Excursions listed in blue are not included in the cruise price. For details regarding shore excursions, please refer to the separate pamphlet. We reserve the right to make amendments to the timetable and program. HUNGARY

11 December 16, 1770 | March 26, 1827

Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the birth of Ludwig van Beethoven

Our onboard music experts

ON THE RHINE: ANTONELLA PLACHETA ON THE DANUBE: HUMPHREY BURTON Antonella Placheta hosts this themed week and offers Born in 1931, Humphrey Burton is one of the premiere special insight and engaging introductions on featured music experts of the 20th / 21st century. After studying composers and pieces, prior to the musical performances. music and history at Cambridge, he went on to work for Her valuable input will assist you in discovering the the British radio and television station BBC. many different facets of Beethoven and his music. During his tenure there, Mr. Burton produced over 170 Austrian born, Antonella Placheta studied piano at the documentaries and concert adaptations, featuring works Innsbruck Conservatory for ten years. She continued by Mahler, Beethoven, Schumann and Brahms, as well as her studies at the University of Innsbruck, where she fi lms about Leonard Bernstein, Glenn Gould and Yehudi focused on history and philosophy. Menuhin. He also wrote several musician biographies, After her studies, she was able to combine her love of including the one of great Leonard Bernstein. Numerous history with her passion for music and the arts as a awards are also on the list of his achievements: historian and organizer of various cultural events. In 4 Emmys and 2 British Academy Television Awards, the addition to her work as moderator of concerts and Royal Television Society‘s silver medal and a Sony Gold music events, Antonella is active as a state-licensed Award. He was appointed President of Aldeburgh Music tourist guide and accompanies travel groups and Club in 2010. Today he lives in London and works as a cruises throughout publicist. Mr. Burton Europe as a music hosts the Music Cruise and cultural expert. on the Danube and Since 2015, she introduces us to the has also been composers and their the director of the work, prior to the ”Sono” women‘s musical performances. choir.

Antonella Placheta Humphrey Burton

12 Cruise fares per person in euros based on double occupancy of a cabin

TOUR DATE VESSEL CABIN TYPE & DECKS C-4 C-1 B-4 B-1 A-1 Suite AMSTERDAM—BASEL Haydn Haydn Strauss Strauss Mozart Mozart 27.10. – 03.11. AMADEUS Silver III 2.069 2.299 2.729 2.999 3.279 3.769 C-4 C-1 B-4 B-1 A-1 Suite PASSAU—BUDAPEST—PASSAU Haydn Haydn Strauss Strauss Mozart Mozart 29.10. – 05.11. AMADEUS Imperial 1.969 2.179 2.589 2.849 3.119 3.579 Early booking bonus of 15% on the above-mentioned, regular cruise prices when booking by 30.11.2019 All cabins are outside facing and have two beds that can be linked together or set up separately, as you wish. Single cabin supplement per person for all dates: C-4+C-1: 15% · B-4: 30% · B-1: 50% · A-1: 60% · Suite: 100% of cruise price. © Brigitte Kobler For deck plans, please see pages 86—95 in “River Cruises 2020”. Melk Abbey’s famous hall of St. Koloman

Excursions prices per person in euros Inclusions MUSIC PROGRAM BEETHOVEN CRUISE | AMSTERDAM—BASEL Price • 7 classical music programs: City tour of Amsterdam with private concert at the Dominicus Church included — 4 concerts on board Cologne walking tour 24 — 3 exclusive concerts on land Visit of Beethoven‘s House in Bonn and private piano concert included • ON THE RHINE: Mag. Antonella Placheta Cochem walking tour with wine tasting 43 holds introductory onboard talks on the composers and theirs works Koblenz walking tour included • ON THE DANUBE: Introductory onboard Rüdesheim walking tour with music cabinet museum 26 talks on the composers and their works by Speyer walking tour 18 the renowned British author and fourtime Excursion to Heidelberg included Emmy winner Humphrey Burton City tour of Strasbourg and exclusive organ concert in St. Thomas‘ Church included CRUISE PROGRAM CLASSICAL MUSIC CRUISE | PASSAU—BUDAPEST—PASSAU Price • Fascinating river cruise in an outside river- Excursion to Melk Abbey with concert in the famous hall of St. Koloman included view stateroom of your choice, most with Concert of the Vienna Mozart Orchestra in the Brahms Hall (cat. A) 136 French balcony or drop-down panoramic windows; Walk-out balconies in suites City tour of Vienna included • Select excursions as outlined in the itinerary Guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace 49 (included) City tour of Budapest — Buda side 35 • Complimentary state-of-the-art audio City tour of Budapest — Pest side and private piano concert in the Duna Palace included headsets for all excursions City tour of Bratislava included • Services of an experienced, multilingual Linz walking tour included Cruise Director • Gourmet dining with all meals included (buffet breakfast, lunch, dinner and midnight snack) in the elegant Panorama-Restaurant, which accommodates all guests in one sitting prices per person in euros Transfers • Free-fl owing quality red & white wines from AMSTERDAM—BASEL Europe’s famous wine regions with every dinner on board Amsterdam/airport—vessel 48 • Coffee and tea after lunch and dinner Amsterdam/train station—vessel 40 • 24-hour complimentary coffee and tea station Basel/airport — vessel 52 Basel/train station—vessel 52 • Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner PASSAU—BUDAPEST—PASSAU • Special onboard entertainment including Munich/airport—Passau/vessel 87 talks, cooking demonstration, onboard Passau/train station—vessel or v.v. 22 music performances and nightly music by the AMADEUS Duo in the Panorama-Bar • Fitness room (open 24 hours) Parking place prices in euros • Complimentary use of onboard bicycles • Non-smoking environment Passau, 8 days outdoor parking 79 (smoking permitted on the Sun Deck) Passau, 8 days garage (indoor) 94 • All port taxes, embarkation, disembarkation and lock fees 13 Musicians Line-up CLASSICAL MUSIC CRUISE ON THE RHINE

DUDOK QUARTET

After completing their studies with distinction at the Dutch String Many well-known contemporary classical composers such as Kaija Quartet Academy in 2013, the Quartet started to have success at Saariaho, Mark-Anthony Turnage, Calliope Tsoupaki and Max Knigge international competitions and to be recognized as one of the most also worked with the quartet. In 2014, the Quartet signed on for several promising young European string quartets of the year. In 2014, they recordings with Resonus Classics, the world’s first solely digital classical were awarded the Kersjes Prize for their exceptional talent in the Dutch music label. They performed with many renowned guest musicians chamber music scene. The Quartet was also laureate and winner of two such as Pieter Wispelwey, Dmitri Ferschtman, Quirine Viersen, Hannes special prizes during the 7th International String Quartet Competition Minnaar and Mikhail Zemtsov. The musicians have also performed 2013 à Bordeaux and won 1st place at both the 1st International String at many prestigious festivals and performed concerts at every major Quartet Competition 2011 in Radom (Poland) and the 27th Charles concert hall in the Netherlands, as well as venues in France, Spain, Hennen International Chamber Music Competition 2012. In 2012, they Belgium, Germany, Austria, Italy, Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary received 2nd place at the 6th Joseph Joachim International Chamber and Cyprus. The quartet took its name from Willem Marinus Dudok Music Competition in Weimar (Germany). (1884 —1974) who was a famous Dutch architect and a great lover The members of the quartet first met in the Dutch street symphony of music. He came from a musical family and composed music in his orchestra “Ricciotti”. From 2009 until 2011, they studied with the Alban spare time. Berg Quartet at the School of Music in Cologne, then to study with Marc Danel at the Dutch String Quartet Academy. During the same period, “I owe more to composers than I owe to any architect”, he wrote. the quartet was coached intensively by Eberhard Feltz, Peter Cropper “I feel deeply the common core of music and architecture; after all, (Lindsay Quartet), Luc-Marie Aguera (Quatuor Ysaÿe) and Stefan Metz. they both derive their value from the right proportions.”

NATHAN QUARTET The Nathan Quartet (Dana Anka, Maja Hunziker, Roswitha Killian, Arne-Christian Pelz) was founded in Hamburg and is firmly anchored in the musical life of the Hanseatic city. Since 2005, the Nathan Quartet has been organizing two concert series of its own: in Hamburg’s Laeiszhalle and in Scala Basel. With five concerts in the season, the Nathan Quartet shows its unique continuity in the concert activity, always featuring special programs. The fresh and lively musical style of the ensemble is characterized by a musical commitment to the continuous development of the works for the concerts in Basel and Hamburg. The Quartet followed masterclasses with the Amadeus Quartet and the Borodin Quartet, thus developing a large and varied quartet repertoire. One focus of the quartet work is the performance of modern and contemporary compositions, which are carefully selected according to musical content. These are works by famous composers of the 20th century such as Kurtág, Ligeti, Shostakovich, Bartók and Lera Auerbach as well as by contemporary composers who find a podium through the compositions commissioned by the Nathan Quartet.

The Nathan Quartet is the initiator of chamber music highlights in the concert life of Hamburg and Basel. The four musicians strive to create many inspiring moments and shared musical experiences, as they are possible in the atmosphere of a concert hall in front of a music-interested audience. 14 PIANIST MARTIN IVANOV ORGANIST DANIEL MAURER

Born in 1990 to a Bulgarian family Daniel Maurer studied in Paris with of musicians, Martin Ivanov is Jean Langlais, who dedicated one quickly establishing himself as an of his organ compositions (“Noël outstanding and captivating pianist. N ° 3 avec variations”) to him in He began playing piano in 1994 1979. He accompanied Langlais with his mother, and graduated regularly on tours as an assistant the National Arts School of Ruse and played several concerts for in 2009. He participated in over four hands and four feet with him. 50 piano competitions in Bulgaria, Daniel also studied with André Romania, Germany, Russia, Spain Marchal, Marie-Claire Alain, Guy and the USA, with huge success Bovet and Lionel Rogg. In 1982 he at each one of them. In 2008, Martin was awarded the prize Ruse won the Premier Prix d‘Honneur at the International Competition in XXI Century (Bulgaria) for extraordinary accomplishments in music. Paris, as well as the Premier Prix d‘orgue at the Conservatoire National In 2009, he began studying with Prof. Maisenberg at the University Supérieur de Musique in Paris. for Music and Performing Arts in Vienna and later with Prof. Stevan Daniel Maurer is a titular organist at the J. A. Silbermann organ of Vladar. Martin has given concerts at festivals in Bulgaria, Austria, Spain, the St. Thomas church in Strasbourg. He teaches as a professor of Holland, the USA, France, Italy and Romania. In 2012 he was invited organ and improvisation at the Conservatoire and at the Académie to play at the Life Ball Vienna charity event in front of Hollywood stars Supérieure de Musique in Strasbourg. and famous singers.

STUTTGART STRING QUARTET

Stefan Balle Julius Calvelli-Adorno Martin Höfler Bernhard Lörcher

Stefan Balle (1st violin) was born in Stuttgart in 1966 and has been Martin Höfler (viola) studied violin and viola at the Freiburger Musik- first violinist of the Stuttgart Philharmonic since 1996. He studied with hochschule and the Amadeus Quartet in Cologne. With the Spohr Prof. Lukas David in Detmold and with Prof. Tibor Varga in Sion, for whom Quartet, which was founded in 1984, he won first place at the Freiburg he also worked as an assistant. In addition to chamber music training University Competition in 1985. This ensemble not only represented with Christoph Poppen (Cherubini Quartet), he also studied in the the ARD at the “Internationale Musiktage” in Salzburg in 1986, but also master class of Young-Uck Kim (Beaux Arts Trio). performed numerous concerts and broadcasts for various institutions. In 1989, Stefan founded the Arensky Trio, with which he won numerous As an orchestral musician, he has played with the ”SWR-Rundfunk- prizes and awards during competitions. He performed as a chamber orchester“ Kaiserslautern, the baroque orchestra Collegium Aureum in musician in various ensembles and, as a soloist, performed at festivals Cologne, the Ensemble Aventure for contemporary music in Freiburg in Switzerland, in the south of France and South America. and the Bach-Collegium Stuttgart of the International Bach Academy. As an accomplished chamber musician, Martin is also involved in Julius Calvelli-Adorno (2. Violin) received his first violin lessons at the chamber music performances of various combinations with colleagues age of six and by the age of eleven, he had begun his musical career of the Stuttgart Philharmonic. in the Taunus string orchestra, successful at the Würzburg orchestra competition in 1986. He studied violin at the ”Hochschule für Musik“ Bernhard Lörcher (violoncello) was born in Freiburg in 1970 and toured Detmold. Julius devoted himself intensively to piano trios and string throughout Europe as a youth with the “Landes- und Bundesjugend- quartets, with mentors like the Opus 8 trio, the Cherubini and the orchester”. With his cello trio, he won 1st place at the “Bundeswett- Vogler Quartets. Between 1991 and 1998, he was active as a member bewerb Jugend Musiziert”. He studied with Prof. Martin Ostertag in of the Detmold Chamber Orchestra, mainly as voice guide of the second Karlsruhe and received his chamber music education in Vienna with the violin and concertmaster. Alban Berg Quartet and the Haydn Trio. Together with various chamber After working at the Staatstheater Kassel, at the ”Städtischen Bühnen music ensembles, Bernhard was a guest at many music festivals and Osnabrück“ and at the ”Münchener Kammerorchester“, Julius Calvelli- received invitations to concerts all over Europe. In 1994, he won the Adorno joined the Stuttgart Philharmonic (March 2000). Mendelssohn Competition in Berlin. As a sought-after chamber musician and committed educator, he Since 1999 he has been a cellist with the Stuttgart Philharmonic and regularly takes part in various ensembles and festivals in Germany, has been a solo cellist since 2001. In 2006, he performed for the first Switzerland, Brazil, the USA and Japan. time at the Santa Catarina Music Festival in Brazil, where he has since been invited as a guest lecturer and soloist. 15 Musicians Line-up CLASSICAL MUSIC CRUISE ON THE DANUBE

SALZBURG SOLOISTS by Luz Leskowitz. The ensemble is unique because all its members are soloists of comparable standard, able to perform the widest range of chamber music in all imaginable combinations — from solo works to small orchestral works. They are guided by the same spirit and aim to achieve a perfect musical dialogue among equals. The Salzburger Solisten soon acquired a high reputation during international tours to London (Wigmore Hall), Amsterdam (Concert- gebouw), Vienna (Musikverein), Brussels, Hamburg, Paris (Salle Gaveau), Copenhagen, Bulgaria (Sofia Sala), Bologna, Geneva, Barcelona, Lisbon, Sao Paulo, Budapest, Tokyo, Sasayama (where they performed the Schubertiade together with Jörg Demus), among others. The Salzburger Solisten was the ensemble of the “Salzburger Schloss- konzerte”, the largest concert series in the world with more than 250 concerts a year, which was directed and owned by Luz Leskowitz for 25 years. They have performed together along with famous musicians such as Jeremy Menuhin, Hermann Baumann, Hakan Hardenberger, Hansjörg The ensemble has been dazzling audiences and invigorating the music Schellenberger, Jörg Demus, Detlef Kraus, Ingrid Haebler, Paul world since its founding by the Salzburg violinist Luz Leskowitz in 1979, Badura-Skoda, Elly Ameling, Karl Leister, Wolfgang Schulz, Igor and with the aim of bringing together highly qualified young soloists Valery Oistrach, Mstislav Rostropovitch, the Bartok Quartet, the Voces and chamber musicians. The seven strings (two violins, two violas, Quartet, the Kocian Quartet, the Lark Quartet and many others. The two violoncellos and a double bass) all hold either leading positions Salzburger Solisten have recorded numerous programs for radio and in top European orchestras and/or teach at music conservatories. television at home and abroad. They have recorded for the labels They gave their first concert, together with Jeremy Menuhin at the Syrinx, Mirabell, Cetra, Sony, Arte Nova, De Musica, EMI Classics, BIS piano, in July 1979 at the “Harzburger Musiktage”(Germany), created and Brilliant.

SLOVAK QUARTET · SLOVAK QUINTET

Pavol Varga (violin) was born in 1989. In 2008, he won first place at the During his studies, he was a member of several musical ensembles: Slovak Interconservatorial Competition and in 2012 in the chamber State Theatre Košice (1998 — 2000), Slovak Philharmony (2000 — 2002), music string quartet category. Pavol studied at the University of Music Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra (2002 —2006). He is a member of and Performing Arts in Graz. Today, Pavol is soloist and Principal Solistes Européens de Luxembourg since 2006. Concertmaster of the Imperial Orchestra in Vienna. Martin Ťažký (cello) was born in 1978 and started playing the violoncello Eduard Pingitzer (violin) was born in 1978. In 1992, he won 1st place at at the age of seven. He studied at the University of Performing Arts a chamber music competition organized by the Ministry of Education, in Bratislava and at the University of Music in Vienna. Today, he is a and he has been passionate about chamber music ever since. He prominent chamber musician and a member of the Slovak Quartet graduated from the University of Performing Arts in Bratislava and the since 2009. University of Music in Vienna. Today, Eduard is a prominent chamber musician. He has been a member of the European Soloists of Luxem- SLOVAK QUINTET bourg since 2005 and joined the Slovak Quartet in 2009. The members of the Slovak Quartet are joined by a prominent clarinetist (Jozef Eliáš or Branislav Dugovič) who performed at many Július Šoška (viola) was born in 1980. He studied violin and viola at international festivals and regularly cooperates with various ensembles the Conservatory in Košice and at the Music Academy in Bratislava. as chamber musician and soloist. 16 KUDLAK PHILHARMONIC QUARTET

Professor Edward Kudlak (violin) started his violin lessons with at the The Israeli violinist Shira Epstein studied in Tel Aviv and London and McGill University Conservatory of Music in Montreal, Canada. Later, completed her master’s degree at the Private University for Music and he studied at the Vienna Academy of Music and was concert master Art in Vienna under Professor Sorokow. She gained her first orchestral of the Academy Orchestra, the Haydn Orchestra, as well as the Vienna experience with the famous West-Eastern Divan Orchestra under Baroque Ensemble. In 1959, he returned to Canada as first violin in Daniel Barenboim in 2009 and as first violinist with the Gustav Mahler the Montreal Symphony Orchestra. Youth Orchestra in 2010. Her solo concert during the Carinthian He is also a violist since 1967 and taught violin and viola at McGill Summer Festival in 2011 was broadcast live on Austrian Radio. Shira University and at the Conservatoire du Québec in Trois-Rivières. In 1972, has played as a soloist for the Nottingham Symphony Orchestra and Edward became a member of the Vienna State Opera Orchestra and for the Lydian Orchestra. From 2012 to 2015, Shira played regularly for the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and co-founded the Seifert Quartet, the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and since 2015 she is first violinist which in 1997 received the Mozart Interpretation Prize from the at the Vienna Volksoper. Mozart Society of Vienna. Gundula Leitner (cello) studied at the Bruckner Conservatory in Linz Werner Hink (violin) began his violin studies at the age of six, first at and then with Prof. Wilfried Tachezi at the Mozarteum in Salzburg. the Conservatory of Vienna and then at the University of Music and She attained her master’s degree with Prof. Clemens Hagen and, from Performing Arts with Prof. Franz Samohyl. 2014 to 2015, completed a post-graduate chamber music course at Being a soloist since his 15th birthday, he has managed to record all the Music Academy in Vienna under the guidance of Prof. Johannes Mozart’s violin works and performances as a soloist with the Vienna Meisl. Gundula‘s competition successes includes a 3rd prize at the Philharmonic. In 1964, he became a member and first violinist of cello competition in Lienz, Austria, first place at the Prima la Musica the Vienna State Opera Orchestra. in Linz, 3rd place (and a special mention) at the International V. and A. Shortly thereafter Werner became section leader of the first violins Marcosig Competition in Gorizia, as well as 3rd place in the Enrico and later concertmaster. He also judges at international violin Menardi Competition in Salzburg. Gundula has performed at music competitions such as the Kreisler Competition Vienna or the Sendai festivals in Edinburgh and Bergerac, is a solo cellist at the Mozarteum International Violin Competition. in Salzburg and frequently appears in concert with the Vienna Philharmonic and in the State Opera House.

PIANIST MARTIN IVANOV Born in 1990 to a Bulgarian family of musicians, Martin Ivanov is quickly establishing himself as an outstanding and captivating pianist. He began playing piano in 1994 with his mother, and graduated the National Arts School of Ruse in 2009. He participated in over 50 piano competitions in Bulgaria, Romania, Germany, Russia, Spain and the USA, with huge success at each one of them. In 2008, Martin was awarded the prize Ruse XXI Century (Bulgaria) for extraordinary accomplishments in music. In 2009, he began studying with Prof. Maisenberg at the University for Music and Performing Arts in Vienna and later with Prof. Stevan Vladar.

Martin has given concerts at festivals in Bulgaria, Austria, Spain, Holland, the USA, France, Italy and Romania. In 2012 he was invited to play at the Life Ball Vienna charity event in front of Hollywood stars and famous singers. 17 Winter Cruises – Magic of Advent, Christmas and New Year’s Eve Cruises © Calin Stan/Shutterstock.com

The Christmas markets in Vienna truly are an age-old tradition.

18 Rhine: Magic of Advent Explore dreamy towns and shore landscapes along the Rhine! 5 DAYS COLOGNE—STRASBOURG OR STRASBOURG—COLOGNE | This time of the year, river cities from € 659 per person are warm and inviting, with fairy Your itineraries lights on nearly every building DAY/PORT ARR DEP PROGRAM 5 DAYS COLOGNE—STRASBOURG and street. In Strasbourg, each 1 COLOGNE 22.00 Embarkation from 4 pm street has its own colorful light Welcome Cocktail and Welcome Dinner design, and there are beautiful 2 KOBLENZ 07.00 11.00 Koblenz walking tour in the morning Passage of the Lorelei in the afternoon decorations along the waterfront RÜDESHEIM 17.00 22.00 Rüdesheim walking tour with Siegfried‘s Music Cabinet Museum in the afternoon as well. No wonder Strasbourg 3 SPEYER 08.00 19.30 Excursion to Heidelberg with visit to the calls itself the Capitale de Noël. Christmas market in the morning Warm up with a glass of the Speyer walking tour with visit of the Christmas market in the afternoon delicious mulled wine… 4 STRASBOURG 07.30 Winterly Alsace and Obernai in the morning City tour of Strasbourg with Christmas market in the afternoon · Captain‘s Gala Dinner 5 STRASBOURG Disembarkation after breakfast

DAY/PORT ARR DEP PROGRAM 5 DAYS STRASBOURG—COLOGNE 1 STRASBOURG Embarkation from 4 pm Welcome Cocktail and Welcome Dinner 2 STRASBOURG 22.00 Winterly Alsace and Obernai in the morning City tour of Strasbourg with Christmas market in the afternoon 3 SPEYER 05.00 20.00 Excursion to Heidelberg with visit to the Christmas market in the morning Speyer walking tour with visit of the Christmas market in the afternoon 4 RÜDESHEIM 05.00 11.00 Rüdesheim walking tour of Siegfried‘s Music Cabinet Museum in the morning Passage of the Lorelei at noon KOBLENZ 15.30 21.59 Koblenz walking tour with Christmas market in the morning · Captain‘s Gala Dinner 5 COLOGNE 04.00 Disembarkation after breakfast

Excursions listed in blue are not included in the cruise price. Rüdesheim covered in snow For details regarding shore excursions, please refer to the separate pamphlet. We reserve the right to make amendments to the timetable and program. Nutcracker dolls

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19 At this most contemplative time Danube: Magic of Advent of year, you can enter a real winter fairytale. Visit the best 7 DAYS VIENNA—NUREMBERG | from € 889 per person Christmas markets along the Danube, including visits of the Your itinerary Christmas Markets at the Schön- DAY/PORT ARR DEP PROGRAM brunn Palace and at Palais “Thurn 1 VIENNA Embarkation from 4 pm and Taxis” and a mulled wine Welcome Cocktail and Welcome Dinner party in the famous winegrowing region of Wachau! Explore sleepy 2 VIENNA 22.30 City tour of Vienna in the morning Guided tour of the Schönbrunn Palace with little towns and riverscapes, warm Christmas market in the afternoon yourself with a delicious glass of ”Sound of Vienna“ classical concert mulled wine on board and enjoy in the evening the pre-Christmas period. 3 EMMERSDORF 08.30 14.00 Excursion to the Wachau with Melk Abbey and mulled wine party

4 PASSAU 08.30 16.00 Passau walking tour in the morning Visit to the Christmas market in Passau (included)

5 REGENSBURG 09.00 21.00 Regensburg walking tour in the morning Visit of the Christmas market at ”Thurn & Taxis“ Palace* in the afternoon (only bookable on board) Captain‘s Gala Dinner

6 ROTH 13.00 13.30 City tour of Nuremberg with Christmas market in the afternoon (from Roth/to Nuremberg) NUREMBERG 17.00 Rejoin the ship

7 NUREMBERG Disembarkation after breakfast

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20 Cruise fares per person in euros based on double occupancy of a cabin

TOUR DATE VESSEL CABIN TYPE & DECKS C-4 C-1 B-4 B-1 A-1 Suite 5 DAYS COLOGNE—STRASBOURG Haydn Haydn Strauss Strauss Mozart Mozart 28.11. – 02.12. AMADEUS Imperial 659 849 1.049 1.149 1.309 1.639 C-4 C-1 B-4 B-1 A-1 Suite 5 DAYS STRASBOURG—COLOGNE Haydn Haydn Strauss Strauss Mozart Mozart 02.12. – 06.12. AMADEUS Imperial 659 849 1.049 1.149 1.309 1.639 C-4 C-1 B-4 B-1 A-1 Suite 7 DAYS VIENNA—NUREMBERG Haydn Haydn Strauss Strauss Mozart Mozart 28.11. – 04.12. AMADEUS Queen 929 1.219 1.499 1.639 1.879 2.339 10.12. – 16.12. AMADEUS Queen 889 1.159 1.419 1.559 1.769 2.219 Early booking bonus of 15% on the above-mentioned, regular cruise prices when booking by 30.11.2019 All cabins are outside facing and have two beds that can be linked together or set up Handmade souvenirs separately, as you wish. Single cabin supplement per person for all dates: C-4+C-1: 15% · B-4: 30% · B-1: 50% · A-1: 60% · Suite: 100% of cruise price. Inclusions For deck plans, please see pages 86—95 in “River Cruises 2020”. • Fascinating river cruise in an outside river- view stateroom of your choice, most with French balcony or drop-down panoramic windows; Walk-out balconies in suites Excursions and excursion packages prices per person in euros • Complimentary state-of-the-art audio headsets for all excursions MAGIC OF ADVENT | 5 DAYS COLOGNE—STRASBOURG UP A B • Services of an experienced, multilingual € Koblenz walking tour 18 Cruise Director € Rüdesheim walking tour with Siegfried‘s Music Cabinet Museum 26 • Gourmet dining with all meals included Excursion to Heidelberg with visit to the Christmas market € 51 (buffet breakfast, lunch, dinner and midnight Speyer walking tour with visit to the Christmas market € 18 snack) in the elegant Panorama-Restaurant, which accommodates all guests in one sitting Winterly Alsace and Obernai € 62 City tour of Strasbourg with Christmas market € 60 • Free-fl owing quality red & white wines from Europe’s famous wine regions with every Total for excursions if booked on board 155 235 dinner on board Save with our packages if booked in advance 132 200 • Coffee and tea after lunch and dinner MAGIC OF ADVENT | 5 DAYS STRASBOURG—COLOGNE UP A B • 24-hour complimentary coffee and tea station Winterly Alsace and Obernai € 62 • Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and City tour of Strasbourg with Christmas market € 60 Captain’s Gala Dinner Excursion to Heidelberg with visit to the Christmas market € 51 • Special onboard entertainment including Speyer walking tour with visit to the Christmas market € 18 talks, cooking demonstration, onboard music performances and nightly music by Rüdesheim walking tour with Siegfried‘s Music Cabinet Museum € 26 the AMADEUS Duo in the Panorama-Bar Koblenz walking tour with Christmas market € 18 • Fitness room (open 24 hours) Total for excursions if booked on board 155 235 • Complimentary use of onboard bicycles Save with our packages if booked in advance 132 200 • Non-smoking environment MAGIC OF ADVENT | 7 DAYS VIENNA—NUREMBERG UP A B C (smoking permitted on the Sun Deck) City tour of Vienna € 36 • All port taxes, embarkation, disembarkation Guides tour of the Schönbrunn Palace with Christmas market € 49 and lock fees ”Sound of Vienna“ classical concert (cat. B) € 59 Excursion to the Wachau with Melk Abbey and mulled wine party € 59 Transfers prices per person in euros Passau walking tour € 18 RHINE Regensburg walking tour € 18 Visit of the Christmas market at ”Thurn and Taxis“ Palace* € 39 Cologne/airport—vessel 37 Cologne/train station—vessel 29 City tour of Nuremberg with Christmas market € 41 Total for excursions if booked on board 113 172 280 DANUBE Save with our packages if booked in advance 97 146 238 Vienna/airport—vessel 32 Vienna/city center—vessel 27 UP = Unit price if booked on board Vienna/train station—vessel 27 *only bookable on board Nuremberg/airport—vessel 60 Nuremberg/train station—vessel 60 Nuremberg/city center—vessel 60 21 Celebrate Christmas on board our Rhine: Christmas Cruise festively decorated AMADEUS cruise ship. Experience a special 7 DAYS COLOGNE—STRASBOURG—COLOGNE | Christmas atmosphere — be from € 979 per person enchanted by the local Christmas markets with their smells of Your itinerary

ginger and mulled wine where DAY/PORT ARR DEP PROGRAM traditional handicrafts meet 1 COLOGNE 22.00 Embarkation from 4 pm sweet memories of childhood. Welcome Cocktail After a Christmas Eve Dinner in Welcome Dinner our restaurant, choose to attend 2 KOBLENZ 08.00 12.00 Koblenz walking tour in the morning the midnight mass at Speyer‘s Passage of the Lorelei in the afternoon Imperial Cathedral, the largest 3 SPEYER 06.00 Speyer walking tour with visit of Romanesque cathedral in Europe. the Christmas market Christmas party on board Attend Christmas mass in the Dome of Speyer (included)

4 SPEYER 01.30 STRASBOURG 12.30 22.00 City tour of Strasbourg in the afternoon

5 MAINZ 12.00 22.00 Mainz walking tour with Gutenberg Museum Captain‘s Gala Dinner

6 COLOGNE 08.00 Cologne walking tour in the morning

7 COLOGNE Disembarkation after breakfast

Festive glow on board the AMADEUS vessel

Strasbourg: Petite France

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22 Danube: Christmas Cruise Celebrate Christmas in a whole new way — on board our festively 7 DAYS PASSAU—BRATISLAVA — PASSAU | from € 959 per person decorated AMADEUS cruise ship. Dreamy villages gleam in the warm sun and river capitals such Your itinerary as Vienna and Bratislava beckon

DAY/PORT ARR DEP PROGRAM with a cheerful welcome. Enjoy the Christmas stories, and a 1 PASSAU Embarkation from 4 pm Welcome Cocktail and Welcome Dinner joyous celebration of Christmas Eve on board. On this day, the 2 PASSAU 10.30 Passau walking tour in the morning* or restaurant will prepare a special Full-day excursion to Salzburg with Salzkammergut, lunch and Christmas market* gourmet dinner, after which you (from Passau/to Linz) will have the option of attending LINZ 17.30 20.00 Visit of the Christmas market in Linz (included) a traditional midnight mass. 3 EMMERSDORF 06.00 13.00 Excursion to the Wachau with Melk Abbey and mulled wine party DÜRNSTEIN 15.00 Christmas Celebration on board (included) Attend Christmas mass in Dürnstein (included)

4 DÜRNSTEIN 02.00 VIENNA 08.00 City tour of Vienna in the morning Guided tour of the Schönbrunn Palace in the afternoon

5 VIENNA 03.00 BRATISLAVA 08.00 12.00 City tour of Bratislava Captain‘s Gala Dinner

6 LINZ 13.30 22.00 Linz walking tour in the afternoon

7 PASSAU 08.00 Disembarkation after breakfast

* Excursion operate at the same time; only one may be booked © Conny Sjostrom/Shutterstock.com Santa Claus himself is expected on board!

The famous Linzer cookies

CZECH REPUBLIC

GERMANY Emmersdorf Passau Danube Dürnstein SLOVAKIA Linz

Melk Bratislava Vienna Salzburg Danube

23 Cruise fares per person in euros based on double occupancy of a cabin

TOUR DATE VESSEL CABIN TYPE & DECKS C-4 C-1 B-4 B-1 A-1 Suite 7 DAYS COLOGNE—COLOGNE Haydn Haydn Strauss Strauss Mozart Mozart 22.12. – 28.12. AMADEUS Imperial 979 1.279 1.569 1.719 1.969 2.459 C-4 C-1 B-4 B-1 A-1 Suite 7 DAYS PASSAU—PASSAU Haydn Haydn Strauss Strauss Mozart Mozart 22.12. – 28.12. AMADEUS Star 959 1.249 1.539 1.689 1.929 2.409 Early booking bonus of 15% on the above-mentioned, regular cruise prices when booking by 30.11.2019. All cabins are outside facing and have two beds that can be linked together or set up separately, as you wish. Single cabin supplement per person for all dates: C-4+C-1: 15% · B-4: 30% · B-1: 50% · A-1: 60% · Suite: 100% of cruise price. For deck plans, please see pages 86—95 in “River Cruises 2020”.

Christmas decoration on board Excursions and excursion packages prices per person in euros

CHRISTMAS CRUISE | COLOGNE—STRASBOURG—COLOGNE UP A B Inclusions Koblenz walking tour € 18 • Fascinating river cruise in an outside river- Speyer walking tour with Christmas market € 18 view stateroom of your choice, most with City tour of Strasbourg € 60 French balcony or drop-down panoramic windows; Walk-out balconies in suites Mainz walking tour with Gutenberg Museum € 18 • Complimentary state-of-the-art audio Cologne walking tour € 24 headsets for all excursions Total for excursions if booked on board 102 138 • Services of an experienced, multilingual Save with our packages if booked in advance 87 117 Cruise Director • Gourmet dining with all meals included CHRISTMAS CRUISE | PASSAU—BRATISLAVA—PASSAU UP A B C (buffet breakfast, lunch, dinner and midnight Passau walking tour* € 18 snack) in the elegant Panorama-Restaurant, € which accommodates all guests in one sitting Full-day excursion to Salzburg with lunch and Christmas market 99 Excursion to the Wachau with Melk Abbey and mulled wine party € 59 • Free-fl owing quality red & white wines from Europe’s famous wine regions with every City tour of Vienna € 36 dinner on board Guided tour of the Schönbrunn Palace € 49 • Coffee and tea after lunch and dinner City tour of Bratislava € 35 • 24-hour complimentary coffee and tea station Linz walking tour € 21 • Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Total for excursions if booked on board 110 250 299 Captain’s Gala Dinner Save with our packages if booked in advance 94 213 254 • Special onboard entertainment including talks, cooking demonstration, onboard UP = Unit price if booked on board music performances and nightly music by *Excursion operate at the same time; only one may be booked the AMADEUS Duo in the Panorama-Bar • Fitness room (open 24 hours) • Complimentary use of onboard bicycles View to the Old Town of Salzburg • Non-smoking environment (smoking permitted on the Sun Deck) • All port taxes, embarkation, disembarkation and lock fees

Transfers prices per person in euros RHINE Cologne/airport—vessel 37 Cologne/train station — vessel 29 DANUBE Munich/airport—Passau/vessel 87 Passau/train station—vessel 22

Parking place prices in euros

Passau, 8 days outdoor parking 79

24 Rhine: New Year‘s Cruise Treat yourself to a memorable year-end celebration with a 8 DAYS COLOGNE—BASEL—COLOGNE | from € 1.259 per person special highlight: an exciting welcome to the New Year will be heralded on board. Ring Your itinerary in the New Year in style in the

DAY/PORT ARR DEP PROGRAM river city of Basel which beckons 1 COLOGNE 17.00 Embarkation from 3 pm a grandiose firework display Welcome Cocktail above the Rhine. Be there and Welcome Dinner enjoy the atmosphere when all 2 RÜDESHEIM 08.00 12.30 Rüdesheim walking tour with Siegfried‘s the church bells in the city ring. Mechanical Music Museum in the morning After a 5-course gala dinner, we MAINZ 15.00 18.00 Mainz walking tour with visit of invite you on the Sun Deck to the Gutenberg Museum view the spectacular fireworks. 3 STRASBOURG 12.00 18.00 City tour of Strasbourg in the afternoon

4 BASEL 08.00 City tour of Basel in the morning New Year‘s Gala Dinner and “Dance into the New Year” at our New Year‘s Party on board (included)

5 BASEL 09.00 Enjoy a relaxing day on board

6 SPEYER 02.00 12.00 Speyer walking tour in the morning MANNHEIM 14.00 23.59 Excursion to Heidelberg in the afternoon (from/to Mannheim)

7 OBERWESEL 07.00 11.30 Oberwesel walking tour in the morning Passage of the Lorelei KOBLENZ 14.00 22.00 Koblenz walking tour in the afternoon Captain‘s Gala Dinner

8 COLOGNE 03.00 Disembarkation after breakfast

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Strasbourg Rhine

25 Treat yourself to a memorable Danube: New Year‘s Cruise year-end celebration with a special highlight: our New Year’s 7 DAYS PASSAU—BUDAPEST — PASSAU | from € 1.109 per person party on board. Budapest is one of the world’s best cities for Your itinerary celebrating New Year’s Eve! After a 5-course gala dinner, we DAY/PORT ARR DEP PROGRAM invite you to party with traditional 1 PASSAU 18.00 Embarkation from 4 pm Welcome Cocktail Danube waltzes and spectacular Welcome Dinner fireworks. Dance into the night 2 VIENNA 13.00 19.00 City tour of Vienna in the afternoon and greet the New Year amidst the spectacular scenery of the 3 BUDAPEST 12.00 City tour of Budapest in the afternoon Evening cruise Budapest and folklore Budapest Parliament! program (included) New Year‘s Party on board (included)

4 BUDAPEST 13.00 Free time in the morning

5 BRATISLAVA 08.00 18.00 City tour of Bratislava Captain‘s Gala Dinner

6 EMMERSDORF 12.00 17.30 Excursion to the Wachau with Melk Abbey and wine tasting

7 PASSAU 09.30 Disembarkation after breakfast

Cheers to the New Year!

A delicious warm apple dessert

CZECH REPUBLIC

GERMANY

SLOVAKIA Emmersdorf Passau Danube

Melk Bratislava Vienna Danube

AUSTRIA Budapest

HUNGARY

26 Cruise fares per person in euros based on double occupancy of a cabin

TOUR DATE VESSEL CABIN TYPE & DECKS C-4 C-1 B-4 B-1 A-1 Suite 8 DAYS COLOGNE—COLOGNE Haydn Haydn Strauss Strauss Mozart Mozart 28.12. – 04.01. AMADEUS Imperial 1.259 1.639 2.009 2.199 2.519 3.159 C-4 C-1 B-4 B-1 A-1 Suite 7 DAYS PASSAU—PASSAU Haydn Haydn Strauss Strauss Mozart Mozart 29.12. – 04.01. AMADEUS Star 1.109 1.439 1.769 1.939 2.209 2.769 Early booking bonus of 15% on the above-mentioned, regular cruise prices when booking by 30.11.2019. All cabins are outside facing and have two beds that can be linked together or set up separately, as you wish. Single cabin supplement per person for all dates: C-4+C-1: 15% · B-4: 30% · B-1: 50% · A-1: 60% · Suite: 100% of cruise price. For deck plans, please see pages 86—95 in “River Cruises 2020”.

New Year’s Eve cocktails inspire conversation! Excursions and excursion packages prices per person in euros

NEW YEAR‘S CRUISE | 8 DAYS COLOGNE—BASEL—COLOGNE UP A B Inclusions Rüdesheim walking tour with Siegfried‘s Music Cabinet Museum € 26 • Fascinating river cruise in an outside river- view stateroom of your choice, most with Mainz walking tour € 18 French balcony or drop-down panoramic City tour of Strasbourg € 60 windows; Walk-out balconies in suites € City tour of Basel 75 • Complimentary state-of-the-art audio Speyer walking tour € 18 headsets for all excursions € Excursion to Heidelberg 51 • Services of an experienced, multilingual Oberwesel walking tour € 18 Cruise Director Koblenz walking tour € 18 • Gourmet dining with all meals included Total for excursions if booked on board 197 284 (buffet breakfast, lunch, dinner and midnight snack) in the elegant Panorama-Restaurant, Save with our packages if booked in advance 167 241 which accommodates all guests in one sitting NEW YEAR‘S CRUISE | 7 DAYS PASSAU—BUDAPEST—PASSAU UP A B • Free-fl owing quality red & white wines from Europe’s famous wine regions with every City tour of Vienna € 36 dinner on board City tour of Budapest € 35 • Coffee and tea after lunch and dinner City tour of Bratislava € 35 • 24-hour complimentary coffee and tea station Excursion to the Wachau with Melk Abbey and wine tasting € 59 Total for excursions if booked on board 106 165 • Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner Save with our packages if booked in advance 90 140 • Special onboard entertainment including UP = Unit price if booked on board talks, cooking demonstration, onboard music performances and nightly music by the AMADEUS Duo in the Panorama-Bar • Fitness room (open 24 hours) Spectacular fi reworks at midnight in Budapest • Complimentary use of onboard bicycles • Non-smoking environment (smoking permitted on the Sun Deck) • All port taxes, embarkation, disembarkation and lock fees

Transfers prices per person in euros RHINE Cologne/airport—vessel 37 Cologne/train station—vessel 29 DANUBE Munich/airport—Passau/vessel 87 Passau/train station—vessel 22

Parking place prices in euros

Passau, 8 days outdoor parking 79