Amsterdam
Germany Netherlands
Cologne Aachen Andernach Rüdesheim Main
Worms Heidelberg Rhine Neckar Strasbourg France Colmar Breisach
Basle
Discover Europe’s diverse landscapes and rich history on summer voyages along the Rhine: Basle – Amsterdam
The history of Charlemagne: River Cloud ii 7 nights an expert’s view 12 July to 19 July 2014 RCII-1417 When Charlemagne died 1,200 years ago, his empire 09 Aug. to 16 Aug. 2014 RCII-1421 1st day Basle/Switzerland 16.00 stretched from the North Sea to central Italy and from the Guests arrive individually in Basle. Pyrenees to modern-day Hungary. He breathed new life Embarkation on the River Cloud ii at 15.00 hours. into the fields of literature, education and architecture, Breisach/Germany 24.00 2nd day Breisach/Germany 13.00 using culture to create unity amongst the people. A Excursion to Colmar in the Alsace region.* lecturer will be joining us on board to give fascinating Strasbourg/France 20.00 talks about the life of the King of Franconia and his legacy 3rd day Strasbourg/France 18.00 City tour including a boat trip through “Petite France” and in Europe. cheese tasting with affineur René Tourrette.* 4th day Worms/Germany 05.00 13.00 Cosmopolitan Europe: City walking tour of Worms exploring the area’s Jewish the city of Strasbourg history or an excursion to Heidelberg.* Home to a number of European institutions and with a Rüdesheim/Germany 18.30 Eberbach Monastery including wine tasting and concert.* distinct cosmopolitan feel, Strasbourg likes to see itself 5th day Rüdesheim/Germany 08.30 as the “Capital of Europe”. The well-preserved old town Andernach/Germany 14.00 of Grande Île, which has made its way onto the UNESCO Excursion to Namedy Castle for afternoon tea.* World Heritage List, is best explored on foot. 6th day Andernach/Germany 03.00 Cologne/Germany 07.00 18.00 A private tour of Namedy Castle Route Charlemagne – discover Aachen in the footsteps of Charlemagne including lunch.* Princess Heide von Hohenzollern will personally host the 7th day Amsterdam/Netherlands 13.00 guests of the River Cloud ii at Namedy Castle. This City tour on a canal boat.* former moated castle was once a meeting place for mo- 8th day Amsterdam/Niederlande 09.00 hours disembarkation. narchs, and was a retreat for ascetic nuns who wanted a Guests return home individually. place to pray and work. Itinerary and programme subject to change depending on high and low water levels and local conditions. Aachen: the imperial city Aachen is the city most associated with Charlemagne. It Excursions: was here that he erected his emperor’s palace. He also These excursions* can be booked in advance as a package. built Aachen’s cathedral – one of the finest examples of re- See insert for rates. ligious architecture in the world. Aachen will be honouring Combination: Charlemagne with a three-part exhibition to coincide with Combine trips RCII-1417 and RCII-1418 (page 53), and save 10% on the cruise-only rate of the second trip. the 1,200th anniversary of the emperor’s death. Entitled simply “Charlemagne”, this trio of exhibitions will delve into See insert for deck plan including the culture and the courtly life of this king. cabin overview and cruise-only rates! 55 Cruise-only rates per person
4 nights 7 nights 11 nights 9 nights 7 nights 7 nights 7 nights 7 nights RCII-1403 RCII-1404 RCII-1425 RCII-1405 RCII-1415 RCII-1416 Cat./Cabin type RCII-1433 RCII-1406 RCII-1409 RCII-1410 RCII-1411 RCII-1412 RCII-1419 RCII-1420 Guaranteed double cabin* € 1.145 € 1.995 € 3.225 € 2.645 € 1.995 € 1.995 € 1.995 € 1.995 C Twin-bed cabin € 1.435 € 2.495 € 3.925 € 3.195 € 2.495 € 2.495 € 2.495 € 2.495 B Double-bed cabin € 1.715 € 2.985 € 4.695 € 3.835 € 2.985 € 2.985 € 2.985 € 2.985 A Panoramic cabin € 2.285 € 3.995 € 6.295 € 5.145 € 3.995 € 3.995 € 3.995 € 3.995 Guaranteed single cabin* € 1.435 € 2.495 € 3.925 € 3.195 € 2.495 € 2.495 € 2.495 € 2.495 Early booking incentive € € € € € € € € per person until 31 Jan. 2014 100 150 250 200 150 150 150 150 Excursion package per person € 125 € 335 € 395 € 295 € 335 € 225 € 335 € 295 mei:do package per person –– –– –– –– € 365 –– –– –– Single surcharge: Cat. B+C: 50%, Cat. A: 100%
Cruise-only rates per person
7 nights 7 nights 7 nights 7 nights 4 nights 7 nights 7 nights 4 nights RCII-1423 RCII-1417 RCII-1427 RCII-1424 Cat./Cabin type RCII-1421 RCII-1418 RCII-1422 RCII-1431 RCII-1432 RCII-1428 RCII-1429 RCII-1434 Guaranteed double cabin* € 1.995 € 1.995 € 1.995 € 1.995 € 1.145 € 1.995 € 1.995 € 745 C Twin-bed cabin € 2.495 € 2.495 € 2.495 € 2.495 € 1.435 € 2.495 € 2.495 € 1.035 B Double-bed cabin € 2.985 € 2.985 € 2.985 € 2.985 € 1.715 € 2.985 € 2.985 € 1.315 A Panoramic cabin € 3.995 € 3.995 € 3.995 € 3.995 € 2.285 € 3.995 € 3.995 € 1.885 Guaranteed single cabin* € 2.495 € 2.495 € 2.495 € 2.495 € 1.435 € 2.495 € 2.495 € 1.035 Early booking incentive € € € € € € € € per person until 31 Jan. 2014 150 150 150 150 100 150 150 100 Excursion package per person € 395 € 335 € 285 € 395 € 175 € 335 € 315 € 175 mei:do package per person –– € 365 –– –– –– –– –– –– Single surcharge: Cat. B+C: 50%, Cat. A: 100% Special offer
* Guaranteed cabins: Your cabin number will be assigned with your travel documentation. There is only a limited allotment available for these categories.
The prices are valid as of May 2013. Pricing and services are subject to change.