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  Amadeus River Cruises has launched its 2024 European programme featuring 19 itineraries in 13 countries on ten luxury river ships. The 2024 itineraries, which are on sale now, range from eight to 16 days with highlights including:  

• Amadeus River Cruises’ latest ship, Amadeus Riva, which sails on the Rhine, the Danube and the Dutch and Belgian waterways and sets new standards for luxury river cruising with five-star travel comfort combined with cutting edge technology. The ship follows the progressive design and top-level standard that the Amadeus fleet is famous for, accompanied by generously designed public spaces and numerous luxury outdoor and dining venues such as the elegant Panorama Restaurant, the classic Café Vienna, the glazed open-air River Terrace bar and a spacious sun deck with relaxed lounge and outdoor restaurant. There is also a choice of stylish suites and cabins featuring mostly walk-out balconies and lowerable panoramic windows.

 

• Amadeus River Cruises’ newest itinerary, the eight-day Saar & Moselle Fairytales cruise, which starts and ends in Cologne and travels up the Rhine to its largest tributary, the Moselle River, and along the winding course of the Saar River, a tributary of the Moselle. While cruising along the sinuous spine of the Mosel winegrowing region, guests can admire its picturesque landscape dominated by steep vineyards. On shore, guests can explore Cochem’s narrow alleys, visit medieval Bernkastel-Kues, the fortified town of Saarlouis and the capital of Germany’s state of Saarland, Saarbrücken, before continuing to one of the smallest sovereign states in Europe, Luxembourg. At the confluence of the Saar and the Moselle rivers, Trier, Germany’s oldest city, awaits followed by Koblenz and the 1000-year-old Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. Departures on 10^th May, 29^th August and 5^th September with prices from £1,350 per person.

 

• The ever-popular Rhine in Flames week-long cruise along one of the most important and attractive rivers of Europe with a detour along the winding Moselle River. Guests will delight in the panorama of the myth-enshrouded Middle Rhine Valley with its winelands, the prominent Lorelei rock and the highest density of castles in the world. The highlight of this trip is a stunning pyrotechnic display featuring colourful fountains, Catherine wheels and crackling comets as the romantic Rhine valley is bathed in the glow of 800 red lights and magnificent hilltop firework displays. The opening fireworks accompany the start of the boat parade, which provides some 22,000 passengers with mesmerizing views of the illuminated castles, palaces and riverside promenades. Departs 7^th August 2024 with prices from £1,690 per person.

 

• An unforgettable 1,200-mile cruise on the beautiful Blue Danube visiting seven countries – Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, Croatia, Bulgaria and Romania – and five world-famous capital cities – Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava, Belgrade and Bucharest. Highlights include the cruise through the “Iron Gates”, the imposing gorge where the Danube breaks through the Carpathian Mountains; the journey to kilometre zero, at the estuary of the Danube where it meets the Black Sea; and the visit to the Danube Delta with its amazing wildlife and scenery. The trip is rounded off by a stay in Bucharest, the legendary Romanian capital full of history and tradition. Departures on 4^th August and 16^th October 2024 with prices from £2,075 per person.

  Prices for the 2024 programme start from £1,032 per person for the eight-day Treasures of Burgundy & Provence cruise round trip from Lyon with weekly departures between March and October.   To celebrate the launch of the new programme, Amadeus River Cruises is offering a 15% early booking discount on all 2024 itineraries booked before 30^th November 2023.   For further information and reservations, call Amadeus River Cruises on 0800 035 6411 or visit www.amadeus-rivercruises.co.uk

  Amadeus River Cruises is offering savings of 15% on select 2023 European river cruises if booked before 30^th November.  

• Tulip Serenade: An eight-day cruise along the extensive waterways of Holland, past endless tulip fields and picturesque towns and villages. The cruise is round trip from Amsterdam with calls in Arnhem, Middleburg, Ghent, Antwerp and Rotterdam. The cruise departs 8^th April on Amadeus Star with fly/cruise prices from £1,495 per person and rail/cruise prices from £1,695 per person.
• Treasures of Burgundy & Provence: An eight-day cruise along the Rhône and Saône, taking in picturesque villages, world famous wine regions, beautiful landscapes and impressive historic cities and monuments. The cruise is round trip from Lyon with calls in Macon, Chalon-Sur-Saône, Tournus, Avignon, Arles, Châteauneuf-Du-Rhône and Le Pouzin. The cruise departs 25^th May on Amadeus Provence with fly/cruise prices from £2,195 per person and rail/cruise prices from £2,295 per person.
• Paris, Normandy & The Seine: Combine the most romantic city in the world with a fascinating journey through the scenery of impressionist painters on this seven-night cruise along the beautiful Seine. The cruise is round trip from Paris with calls in Conflans, Rouen, Le Havre, Caudebec-En Caux, Les Andelys, Vernon and Mantes-La-Jolie. The cruise departs 31^st March on Amadeus Diamond with fly/cruise prices from £2,295 per person and rail/cruise prices from £2,395 per person.
• Classical Danube: Explore impressive capital cities, including Budapest, Vienna and Bratislava, visit historic towns and experience scenic cruising through the UNESCO listed Wachau Valley on this seven-night journey along the Danube. The cruise is from Budapest to Passau with calls in Esztergom, Bratislava, Vienna, Durnstein, Emmersdorf, Linz, Aschach and Regensburg. The cruise departs 14^th June on the brand new Amadeus Riva with fly/cruise prices from £2,095 per person and rail/cruise prices from £2,595 per person. Also included is a complimentary excursions package.
• Classical Rhine: Experience the breath-taking beauty of the Rhine and Moselle rivers on this iconic seven-night cruise through Germany, France and Switzerland. The cruise is from Amsterdam to Basel with calls in  Utrecht, Cologne, Cochem, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Mannheim, Speyer and Strasbourg. The departs 3^rd September on Amadeus Imperial with fly/cruise prices from £1,995 per person and rail/cruise prices from £2,295 per person.

  Prices include the cruise with all meals, wine with lunch and dinner, onboard entertainment, complimentary use of onboard bicycles, port taxes and either flights or rail travel from the UK.   To make these cruises even more enticing, Amadeus River Cruises has introduced some brand new extended stays on the Rhône, Rhine, Seine and Danube.  

• The Rhône: A Burgundy wine experience which includes three nights in Dijon and a full-day wine tour with tastings.
• The Rhine: A Glacier Express package featuring a night on Lake Geneva, two nights in Zermatt, one night in Chur and all rail travel in Switzerland including journeys on the Glacier Express and Gornergrat Mountain Railway.
• The Seine: Two nights in Paris with VIP entry to the Palace and Gardens of Versailles.
• The Danube: Two nights in both Berlin and Prague including sightseeing and onward rail travel to Budapest.
• The Danube: A Chopin’s Warsaw & Krakow package which includes two nights in Warsaw, tickets to a Chopin recital, two nights in Krakow, one night in Budapest and rail travel between the cities.

  For further information and reservations, call Amadeus River Cruises on 0800 035 6411 or visit www.amadeus-rivercruises.co.uk  

Amadeus River Cruises has launched a five-day taster cruise aimed at first-time river cruisers. The ‘Finest Moments from Passau to Vienna’ Danube itinerary brings together historic on a trip through the heart of Old World Europe. Guests will explore the Imperial cities of Vienna and Regensburg as well as the UNESCO protected Austrian Wachau Valley. The cruise begins in Passau and calls in Regensburg, Passau, Linz, Emmersdorf and Durnstein before finishing in Vienna. There are seven departures in 2022 on 30 May; 10 and 18 June; and 1, 2, 8 and 11 July . Cruise fares start from £586 per person including all meals, onboard entertainment, complimentary use of bicycles and port taxes. Flights and rail travel as well as pre- or post-cruise stays can be arranged.  

Amadeus River Cruises has partnered with operator Harmony Voyages, for a series of exclusive music cruises on the Rhine and Danube. Renowned acts lined up include Fairport Convention, Paul Carrack and Richard Thompson. Guests get the opportunity to enjoy ‘up close and personal’ performances from the musicians. 14th June 2022 – an eight-day Rhine cruise features co-founder of Fairport Convention, Richard Thompson, acoustic four-piece Track Dogs and folk duo Broom Bezzums. The cruise from Basel to Amsterdam takes place on the 150-guest Amadeus Queen and sails from Strasbourg to Cologne. Prices from £2,249 per person. 21st June 2022 – an eight-day Rhine cruise with Fairport Convention which will include live performances of songs and stand-up comedy from band members. The cruise from Amsterdam to Basel takes place on the 150-guest Amadeus Queen. Prices from £2,149 per person. 9th July 2022 – an eight-day Danube cruise with folk rock band Oysterband, and singer and songwriter, Thea Gilmore. The cruise from Passau to Budapest takes place on the 160-guest Amadeus Cara and calls at Regensburg, Linz, Melk, Emmersdorf, Vienna and Bratislava. Prices from £1,849 per person. 16th July 2022 – an eight-day Danube cruise with co-founder of Fairport Convention,  Richard Thompson, Welsh singer-song writer Judith Owen and British folk band Show of Hands. The cruise from Budapest to Passau takes place on the 160-guest Amadeus Cara. Prices from £2,149 per person. 23rd July 2022 – an eight-day Danube cruise starring Paul Carrack, who has worked with Roxy Music, Squeeze and Mike + The Mechanics and will perform three after dinner concerts. The cruise from Passau to Budapest takes place on the 160-guest Amadeus Cara. Prices from £1,999 per person. Prices for the cruise include all meals; beer, wine and soft drinks with lunch and dinner; seven nights of entertainment; use of onboard bicycles; port taxes; and return flights from the UK.

Amadeus River Cruises will introduce a brand new environmentally-friendly ship in May 2023. The 135-metre ship, called Amadeus Riva, will sail on the Danube and the Rhine as well as Dutch and Belgian waterways. From spring 2023,  Amadeus Riva will offer a choice of 12 suites with walk-out balconies and 68 exterior cabins across three decks. The newbuild will feature various outdoor and dining venues, wellness area with massage, hairdresser and fitness room,and a spacious sun deck.

  Fleet Grows with 5-star Ship   The name AMADEUS Cara, which originates from Latin and means “valuable” or “precious,” was chosen to emphasize the family business’s commitment to luxury river cruise ships.   “Our newest ship debuting in spring of 2022 will not only serve as much needed increased capacity for the great demand of our high quality river cruises, but also serves as a promise to our passengers that we will continue to offer one of the most modern fleets in the five-star segment,” says Marcus Leskovar, Executive Vice-President of AMADEUS River Cruises.   The appreciation for its passengers is expressed not only in its innovative design and exclusive premium fittings of the new ship, but also in the company’s perception of its passengers and products. “As a family business our most important role is to exceed the high expectations of our guests from the very first day of their cruise. When they are on board, they should feel as though they are a part of our big AMADEUS family,” explains Marcus Leskovar.   AMADEUS River Cruises, which relies on forty years of experience in shipbuilding, has one of the most modern fleets in Europe and is internationally known for its 5-star service.   More Personal Space & Amenities for Passengers   The new cruise ship offers a total of 72 spacious luxury cabins (17.5m/188 sq feet) and 10 AMADEUS suites (26.4m/284 sq feet). The cabins on the Mozart and Strauss decks of the AMADEUS Cara also feature a panoramic window which extends the entire breadth of the cabin and can be lowered. This design has been developed especially for AMADEUS ships. All cabins and suites have comfortable, spacious   bathrooms, infotainment systems, flat screen TVs, telephone, cabin-safe, mini-bar and air conditioning which can be individually regulated. The suites also offer outdoor balconies with a seating area. WiFi will be available throughout the vessel.