Ama Waterways - Europa Ásia África 2015

LEADING THE WAY IN RIVER CRUISING

EUROPE, RUSSIAASIA AND AFRICA

2015

View of wachau Valley, austria

Rudi SchReineR and KRiStin KaRSt

Jimmy and GaRy muRphy

FRont coveR: amapRima cRuiSinG thRouGh the pictuReSque town oF düRnStein, auStRia

Dear TravelerAt AmAWAterWAys, we love what we do — providing our guests with the best travel experiences

possible. In fact, “Ama” is derived from the Latin word for “love.” It is a concept that permeates

every aspect of our river cruises, from the design of our ships to the development of our itineraries

to the high levels of service we deliver to our guests. It is a philosophy that drives our attention to

detail, constant innovation and culture of always making our guests our top priority. It is the reason

our guests all have a story about why it was the best cruise they’ve ever taken.

Our worldwide fleet is expanding and in 2015 will consist of twenty magnificent, custom-designed

ships, with new vessels in europe, myanmar (Burma), and Vietnam and Cambodia. the company

has grown significantly since we opened our doors in 2002, and we are proud to have earned

many prestigious awards and media accolades along the way. Despite the increase in size,

AmAWAterWAys remains family-owned and operated, and continues to maintain a special

focus on the complete guest experience.

In this 2015 brochure, you will find information on all of our river cruises in europe, russia, southeast

Asia and Africa. We are proud to introduce our newest ships – the AmAserenA and AmAVIstA in

europe and the AmADArA on the mekong – as well as our newest destination, myanmar, where

the brand-new AmAPurA cruises the Ayeyarwady river. Wherever you decide to go, you are sure

to have the trip of a lifetime with AmAWAterWAys.

sincerely,

rudi schreiner Kristin Karst President executive Vice President

RepResenting AmAWAteRWAys FAmily OWneRship

UnitedKingdom

Italy

Slovenia

Greece

Kosovo

ADRIATICSEA

AEGEANSEA

NORTH SEA

Macedonia

Bosnia &Herzegovina

Austria

Seine

DutchWaterways

BelgiumWaterways

Ukraine

BALTIC SEALITHUANIA

RUSSIA

Netherlands

Germany

Luxembourg

Belgium

France

Switzerland

Czech Republic

Slovakia

Hungary

Romania

Serbia

Croatia

Bulgaria

AMSTERDAMEDAM/VOLENDAM

KEUKENHOFKINDERDIJK

WILLEMSTAD

BRUGES

GHENT

NIJMEGEN

ANTWERP

BRUSSELSKOBLENZ

REMICHTRIER

PARIS

BERNKASTEL

STRASBOURG

COCHEM

BELLEVILLE

LYON

VIENNE

BREISACH

BASEL

LUCERNE

ZURICH

NUREMBERG

HEIDELBERG

MILTENBERG

KITZINGEN

WERTHEIM

ROTHENBURG

WÜRZBURG

KARLOVY VARY

BAMBERG

PRAGUE

REGENSBURGCESKY KRUMLOV

LINZVILSHOFEN

MUNICH SALZBURG

PASSAU MELKVIENNA

KREMS

DÜRNSTEIN

BRATISLAVA

BUDAPEST

PECSMOHÁCS

VUKOVAR

ILOK

NOVI SAD

ROUSSE

TOURNON

VIVIERS

AVIGNONLES BAUX

ARLES

PERPIGNAN

BARCELONA

ARNHEM COLOGNE

RÜDESHEIM

MAINZ

CONFLANS

AUVERS-SUR-OISE

GIVERNY

VERNON

LES ANDELYS

ROUEN

HONFLEUR

Spain

BELGRADE

IRON GATES

BUCHAREST

GIURGIU

VIDIN

VELIKO TARNAVO

PLOVDIV

ISTANBUL

Turkey

Poland

MARSEILLE

CAUDEBEC-EN-CAUX

SPEYER

PUSZTA

VILÁNY

Moldova

MADRID

LakeLadoga

LakeOnega

Russia

Finand

Estonia

Latvia

ST. PETERSBURG

SVIRSTROY

KIZHI

GORITSY

YAROSLAVL

UGLICH

MOSCOW

MADRIDSALAMANCA

VEGA TERRÓNPORTO

RÉGUA

ENTRE-OS-RIOS LAMEGO

CALDAS DE AREGOS/RESENDE

PINHÃO

BARCA D’ALVA

FATIMA

LISBONSINTRA

Portugal

Spain

China

China(Hainan)

ThailandLaos

Mekong

Red River

Vietnam

Cambodia

HA LONG BAYHANOI

SIEM REAP (ANGKOR WAT)

Tonle Sap Lake

MY THO

KAMPONG CHHNANG

PHNOM PENH

KAMPONG TRALACH

TAN CHAUCAI BE

SA DEC

HO CHI MINH CITY(SAIGON)

OUDONGXEO QUYT

KOH CHEN

chinaindia

laos

thailand

Inle LakeAyeyarwady

MANDALAYSAGAING

BAGANTHANTKYI

PYAY

THAYETMYO

MYANAUNG

ZALONDANUPHYU

MAUBINYANGON

SALAYMAGWE

MT. POPA

AMARAPURA

YANDABOINWA

MINHLA

MINGUN

Myanmar

ZAMBIANAMIBIA

Zambezi River

KASANEChobe River

VICTORIA FALLSBotswana

Zimbabwe

92 AMAVOYAGES

94 ENTICING DOURO 3 nights in Lisbon and 7-night cruise

98 PORT WINE & FLAMENCO 3 nights in Madrid, 7-night cruise and 3 nights in Lisbon

102 RUSSIAN WATERWAYS 11-night cruise from Moscow to St. Petersburg

106 VIETNAM, CAMBODIA & THE RICHES OF THE MEKONG Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Siem Reap, 7-night Mekong cruise and Ho Chi Minh City

110 GOLDEN TREASURES OF MYANMAR 2 nights in Yangon, 10-night cruise and 1 night in Yangon

114 HIDDEN WONDERS OF MYANMAR 1 night in Yangon and 14-night cruise

TABLE OF CONTENTS

4 EUROPE AT A GLANCE

6 THE AMAWATERWAYS DIFFERENCE

8 AN UNPARALLELED TRAVEL EXPERIENCE

10 CUSTOM-DESIGNED SHIPS

12 SPACIOUS ACCOMMODATIONS

14 IMPECCABLE SERVICE

16 ONBOARD DINING

18 LA CHAÎNE DES RÔTISSEURS

20 LIFE ON BOARD

22 SHORE EXCURSIONS

24 EXPLORE ON TWO WHEELS

26 AMACARES

28 WINE AND BEER CRUISES

30 JEWISH HERITAGE, ART ILLUMINATION AND JAZZ CRUISES

Introduction Europe Itineraries

AmaVoyages Itineraries

Air, Travel Protection & Terms

Ships

32 TULIP TIME CRUISE 7 nights in the Netherlands and Belgium

36 PARIS & NORMANDY 7-night cruise and 2 nights in Paris

40 PROVENCE & SPAIN 3 nights in Paris, 7-night cruise and 3 nights in Barcelona

44 THE ROMANTIC DANUBE 3 nights in Prague and 7-night cruise

48 MELODIES OF THE DANUBE 7-night cruise and 3 nights in Munich or Prague

52 THE LEGENDARY DANUBE 3 nights in Prague and 7-night cruise

56 BLUE DANUBE DISCOVERY 2 nights in Budapest, 7-night cruise and 3 nights in Prague

60 BLACK SEA VOYAGE 2 nights in Vienna, 7-night cruise, 1 night in Bulgaria and 3 nights in Istanbul

64 THE ENCHANTING RHINE 7-night cruise, 2 nights in Lucerne and 2 nights in Zurich

68 EUROPE’S RIVERS & CASTLES 3 nights in Paris, 7-night cruise and 2 nights in Prague

72 MAGNIFICENT EUROPE 14-night cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest

76 ULTIMATE RIVER CRUISE 3 nights in Paris, 14-night cruise and 2 nights in Budapest

80 GRAND DANUBE CRUISE 3 nights in Prague, 14-night cruise, 1 night in Bulgaria and 3 nights in Istanbul

84 CHRISTMAS TIME CRUISE 2 nights in Prague and 7-night cruise

88 CHRISTMAS ON THE RHINE 7-night cruise, 2 nights in Lucerne and 2 nights in Zurich

118 AFRICA SAFARIS & WILDLIFE CRUISE 4-night cruise and 2 nights in Victoria Falls

120 RIVERS & RAILS OF AFRICA Cape Town, 4-night cruise, 2 nights in Victoria Falls, Rovos Rail and Johannesburg

122 STARS OF SOUTH AFRICA Cape Town, 4-night cruise, 2 nights in Victoria Falls, Johannesburg and Greater Kruger National Park Area

124 GOLDEN TRAILS OF EAST AFRICA Johannesburg, 4-night cruise, 2 nights in Victoria Falls, Johannesburg, Arusha, Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Serengeti

126 AMAVISTA, AMASERENA, AMASONATA, AMAREINA, AMAPRIMA & AMACERTO 128 AMAVERDE & AMABELLA 130 AMALYRA, AMADOLCE & AMADANTE132 AMACELLO, AMALEGRO & AMADAGIO134 AMAVIDA136 AMAKATARINA138 AMADARA140 AMALOTUS142 AMAPURA144 ZAMBEZI QUEEN

146 AIRLINE INFORMATION147 TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN148 TERMS & CONDITIONS

europe at a glance

ITINERARY TULIP TIME CRUISE(PG. 32)

PARIS& NORMANDY

(PG. 36)

PROVENCE& SPAIN(PG. 40)

THE ROMANTICDANUBE(PG. 44)

MELODIES OFTHE DANUBE

(PG. 48)

THELEGENDARY

DANUBE(PG. 52)

BLUE DANUBEDISCOVERY

(PG. 56)

BLACK SEAVOYAGE(PG. 60)

THEENCHANTING

RHINE(PG. 64)

EUROPE’SRIVERS & CASTLES

(PG. 68)

MAGNIFICENTEUROPE(PG. 72)

ULTIMATE RIVERCRUISE(PG. 76)

GRAND DANUBE CRUISE(PG. 80)

CHRISTMAS TIMECRUISE(PG. 84)

CHRISTMAS ONTHE RHINE

(PG. 88)

ENTICINGDOURO(PG. 94)

PORT WINE& FLAMENCO

(PG. 98)

# OF NIGHTSCRUISE ONLY 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 14 14 14 7 7 7 7

SHIPSAMASONATAAMACERTOAMALYRA

AMALEGRO AMADAGIO

AMASERENA AMASONATAAMAPRIMAAMABELLAAMADOLCE


AMALYRAAMADOLCE

AMALYRAAMADOLCE

AMAPRIMA

AMASERENA AMASONATA AMACERTOAMACELLO

AMALYRAAMADOLCE

AMASERENA AMASONATA AMAPRIMA AMACERTOAMALYRA

AMALYRAAMADOLCE

AMAPRIMAAMASONATA AMAPRIMAAMABELLA

AMASERENA AMACERTO

AMAVIDA AMAVIDA

CRUISE START & END CITIES

AMSTERDAMTO

AMSTERDAM

PARISTO

PARIS

LYONTO

ARLES

VILSHOFENTO

BUDAPEST

BUDAPESTTO

VILSHOFEN

NUREMBERGTO

BUDAPEST

BUDAPESTTO

NUREMBERG

BUDAPESTTO

ROUSSE

AMSTERDAMTO

BASEL

LUXEMBOURGTO

NUREMBERG

AMSTERDAMTO

BUDAPEST

LUXEMBOURG TO

BUDAPEST

VILSHOFEN TO

ROUSSE

NUREMBERGTO

BUDAPEST

AMSTERDAM TO

BASEL

PORTOTO

PORTO

PORTOTO

VEGA TERRÓN

RIVERSDUTCH &BELGIAN

WATERWAYSSEINE RHONE DANUBE DANUBE DANUBE DANUBE DANUBE

DUTCH &BELGIAN

WATERWAYS,RHINE

RHINE, MOSEL, MAIN,

DANUBE

RHINE,MAIN,

DANUBE

DANUBE,MAIN,RHINE,MOSEL

DANUBE DANUBE

DUTCH &BELGIAN

WATERWAYS,RHINE

DOURO DOURO

LAND OPTIONS N/A PARIS PARIS/BARCELONA OR MARSEILLE PRAGUE MUNICH OR PRAGUE PRAGUE PRAGUE/BUDAPEST

VIENNA OR BUDAPEST/

PLOVDIV-ISTANBULLUCERNE-ZURICH PARIS/PRAGUE N/A BUDAPEST/PARIS ISTANBUL-PLOVDIV

PRAGUE PRAGUE LUCERNE - ZURICH LISBON LISBON/MADRID

COUNTRIESCRUISE & LAND

BELGIUMTHE NETHERLANDS FRANCE FRANCE

SPAIN

AUSTRIACZECH REP.GERMANYHUNGARYSLOVAKIA

AUSTRIAGERMANYHUNGARYSLOVAKIA

AUSTRIACZECH REP.GERMANYHUNGARY


AUSTRIABULGARIACROATIAHUNGARYROMANIA

SERBIATURKEY

FRANCEGERMANY

THE NETHERLANDSSWITZERLAND

CZECH REP.FRANCE

GERMANY

AUSTRIAGERMANY

THE NETHERLANDSHUNGARYSLOVAKIA

AUSTRIAFRANCE

GERMANYHUNGARY

LUXEMBOURGSLOVAKIA

AUSTRIA, BULGARIACROATIA

CZECH REPUBLICGERMANY, HUNGARY,

ROMANIA, SERBIA,SLOVAKIA, TURKEY


FRANCEGERMANY


PORTUGALSPAIN

PORTUGALSPAIN

JANUARY

FEBRUARY

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

JUNE

JULY

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

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ITINERARY TULIP TIME CRUISE(PG. 32)

PARIS& NORMANDY

(PG. 36)

PROVENCE& SPAIN(PG. 40)

THE ROMANTICDANUBE(PG. 44)

MELODIES OFTHE DANUBE

(PG. 48)

THELEGENDARY

DANUBE(PG. 52)

BLUE DANUBEDISCOVERY

(PG. 56)

BLACK SEAVOYAGE(PG. 60)

THEENCHANTING

RHINE(PG. 64)

EUROPE’SRIVERS & CASTLES

(PG. 68)

MAGNIFICENTEUROPE(PG. 72)

ULTIMATE RIVERCRUISE(PG. 76)

GRAND DANUBE CRUISE(PG. 80)

CHRISTMAS TIMECRUISE(PG. 84)

CHRISTMAS ONTHE RHINE

(PG. 88)

ENTICINGDOURO(PG. 94)

PORT WINE& FLAMENCO

(PG. 98)

# OF NIGHTSCRUISE ONLY 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 14 14 14 7 7 7 7

SHIPSAMASONATAAMACERTOAMALYRA

AMALEGRO AMADAGIO



AMALYRAAMADOLCE

AMALYRAAMADOLCE

AMAPRIMA

AMASERENA AMASONATA AMACERTOAMACELLO

AMALYRAAMADOLCE

AMASERENA AMASONATA AMAPRIMA AMACERTOAMALYRA

AMALYRAAMADOLCE

AMAPRIMAAMASONATA AMAPRIMAAMABELLA

AMASERENA AMACERTO

AMAVIDA AMAVIDA

CRUISE START & END CITIES

AMSTERDAMTO

AMSTERDAM

PARISTO

PARIS

LYONTO

ARLES

VILSHOFENTO

BUDAPEST

BUDAPESTTO

VILSHOFEN

NUREMBERGTO

BUDAPEST

BUDAPESTTO

NUREMBERG

BUDAPESTTO

ROUSSE

AMSTERDAMTO

BASEL

LUXEMBOURGTO

NUREMBERG

AMSTERDAMTO

BUDAPEST

LUXEMBOURG TO

BUDAPEST

VILSHOFEN TO

ROUSSE

NUREMBERGTO

BUDAPEST

AMSTERDAM TO

BASEL

PORTOTO

PORTO

PORTOTO

VEGA TERRÓN

RIVERSDUTCH &BELGIAN

WATERWAYSSEINE RHONE DANUBE DANUBE DANUBE DANUBE DANUBE

DUTCH &BELGIAN

WATERWAYS,RHINE

RHINE, MOSEL, MAIN,

DANUBE

RHINE,MAIN,

DANUBE

DANUBE,MAIN,RHINE,MOSEL

DANUBE DANUBE

DUTCH &BELGIAN

WATERWAYS,RHINE

DOURO DOURO

LAND OPTIONS N/A PARIS PARIS/BARCELONA OR MARSEILLE PRAGUE MUNICH OR PRAGUE PRAGUE PRAGUE/BUDAPEST

VIENNA OR BUDAPEST/

PLOVDIV-ISTANBULLUCERNE-ZURICH PARIS/PRAGUE N/A BUDAPEST/PARIS ISTANBUL-PLOVDIV

PRAGUE PRAGUE LUCERNE - ZURICH LISBON LISBON/MADRID

COUNTRIESCRUISE & LAND

BELGIUMTHE NETHERLANDS FRANCE FRANCE

SPAIN


AUSTRIAGERMANYHUNGARYSLOVAKIA



AUSTRIABULGARIACROATIAHUNGARYROMANIA

SERBIATURKEY

FRANCEGERMANY


CZECH REP.FRANCE

GERMANY

AUSTRIAGERMANY

THE NETHERLANDSHUNGARYSLOVAKIA

AUSTRIAFRANCE

GERMANYHUNGARY

LUXEMBOURGSLOVAKIA

AUSTRIA, BULGARIACROATIA

CZECH REPUBLICGERMANY, HUNGARY,

ROMANIA, SERBIA,SLOVAKIA, TURKEY


FRANCEGERMANY


PORTUGALSPAIN

PORTUGALSPAIN

JANUARY

FEBRUARY

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

JUNE

JULY

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

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For cruise details on Russia, Vietnam/Cambodia, Myanmar and Africa, please refer to the respective itinerary pages.

ExcEptional sErvicE from profEssional onboard staff

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AmaVista • AmaSerena • AmaSonata • AmaReina • AmaPrima • AmaCerto • AmaBella AmaVerde • AmaLyra • AmaDolce • AmaDante • AmaCello • AmaLegro • AmaDagio

the AmAWAterWAys difference

Ask any of our guests about their AmAWAterWAys cruise and you will hear a story about what makes us special. you might hear about how the staff on board knew their names, or how they were treated like family, or how we went the extra mile to ensure that they enjoyed their time on board and ashore to the fullest. At AmAWAterWAys, our mission is to provide our guests with the best travel experiences possible, and this desire comes across in every aspect of our river cruise vacations. From unparalleled service, to innovative ships, to immersive shore excursions that can only be delivered by a true destination expert, AmAWAterWAys cruises are a traveler’s dream. We truly love having our guests on board, and it shows.

Our company was founded by three travel industry pioneers, all of whom contribute extensive expertise in river cruising. President rudi schreiner introduced the concept of modern-day river cruises to the marketplace in 1994. executive Vice President Kristin Karst brings years of experience in sales and customer service on an international level. Co-founder Jimmy murphy and his son Gary offer a wealth of knowledge from their time running the highly successful tour operator, Brendan Vacations. together, they have made AmAWAterWAys the most distinctive line in the industry and they continue to have a hands-on approach to the management of the company.

even though we have grown tremendously since we first started in 2002, AmAWAterWAys remains family-owned and operated. It is this style of management that allows us to offer the highest levels of service and attention to detail that make an AmAWAterWAys river cruise stand out from the rest.

the hiGhest rAted shiPs in eUrOPeIn the first-ever Berlitz River Cruising in Europe travel guide, more than 280 ships were rated based on hardware, accommodation, cuisine, service and other miscellaneous features. All eleven AmAWAterWAys ships that were assessed earned the highest rating given and received higher scores than any other cruise line. the AmAPrImA was rated the highest of any ship, followed closely by the rest of our european fleet.

this new guide to river cruising in europe, brought to you by the team who publish the best-selling book Berlitz Cruising & Cruise Ships, is available at Amazon and leading bookstores.Berlitz River Cruising in Europe by Douglas Ward © Apa Publications (UK) Ltd 2014

ImmersIve shore excursIons wIth knowledgeable tour guIdes

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an Unparalleled Travel experienceWhen you travel with AmAWAterWAys, you do more than simply pass through a destination – you experience it in an authentic and in-depth manner. Our ship serves as your floating hotel, freeing you to truly enjoy all the sights and activities without having to worry about transportation, packing and unpacking, accommodations and meals. Plus, you will enjoy the same stellar service along the way, including a Cruise manager who is by your side throughout your cruise as well as on pre-cruise and post-cruise land programs.

We carefully craft our itineraries to immerse you in the scenery, history and culture of all of the destinations on your chosen river cruise vacation. marvel at the ever-changing views from your private balcony, through the panoramic windows in your ship’s main Lounge, or from the expansive outdoor decks. Visit famous landmarks and explore delightful hidden gems with a variety of included shore excursions. Be as active as you desire, with plenty of walking tours and guided bicycle tours, or as relaxed as you wish with plush staterooms, lively bars, onboard entertainment and massage services. savor bold new flavors and delicious regional specialties with menus designed by our team of classically-trained chefs. share your journey with other travelers – the intimate nature of our ships means plenty of opportunities to make new friends.

By the end of your cruise it will become clear that it wasn’t just where you went, but how you got there.

AwArd-winning AmAPrimA cruising in PAssAu, germAny

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TravelAge West WAVE AwardsWAVE Award Logo Treatments

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AMAWATERWAYS

Best Onboard Dining

Best Onboard DiningAMAWATERWAYS

Best Onboard DiningAMAWATERWAYS

AMAWATERWAYS

Best Staterooms

Best StateroomsAMAWATERWAYS

Best StateroomsAMAWATERWAYS

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CUSTOM-DESIGNED SHIPS

All AmAWAterWAys vessels are specifically designed to maximize our guests’ onboard experience with elegant staterooms, comfortable public spaces and ample amenities.

SPACIOUSthe personal space and comfort of our guests are of the utmost importance to us. We purposely carry fewer people so that staterooms and public spaces, such as lounges and restaurants, are roomy and never overcrowded. this also helps us maintain an exceptional level of highly personalized service as staff and crew are able to truly focus on the needs of a small number of passengers. AmAWAterWAys ships feature an array of amenities, such as pools (or whirlpools), fitness rooms, and hair salons and massage services.

INNOVATIVEAmAWAterWAys pioneered staterooms that feature twin balconies (a French balcony and an outside balcony) and these can be found on a number of our ships in a variety of stateroom categories. Innovation continues to be a driving force in every new vessel we design. We invest a great deal of time into our ships because we want each one to be perfect! rather than building them in large numbers, we build just a few at a time so that every last detail is just right. We also enhance and refresh our existing ships every year so that guests receive a consistent experience no matter which major european waterway they cruise on.

AWARD-WINNINGthe AmAPrImA, sister ship of the AmACerto, AmAreInA, AmAsonAtA, AmAVIstA and AmAserenA, won the Cruise Critic editors’ Award for Best new river Cruise ship. this is just one of the many accolades that our vessels and company have received over the years.

Enjoy thE viEw from spacious twin balcony statErooms

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SpaciouS accommodationSEvery aspect of the staterooms on an AmAWAtErWAys ship was thoughtfully conceived with the comfort of our guests in mind. standard staterooms start from 160 square feet and suites can be as large as 350 square feet in Europe. From ample storage space, to a desk useful for writing correspondence or checking the Internet, to bathrooms with unique architecture and multi-jet showerheads, it’s an array of innovations that really do set our floating hotels apart.

ouR StatERoomS most feature a French balcony or twin balconies (French balcony and outside balcony)

standard staterooms range from 160 to 170 square feet

French balcony staterooms are 170 square feet

twin balcony staterooms range from 210 to 235 square feet

suites range from 255 to 350 square feet

StatERoom amEnitiES (all complimentary) In-room device for Internet access (with flat-screen monitor) and Wi-Fi

Entertainment on demand featuring movies, news, tV and music

In-room climate control

Bottled water replenished daily

Desk and sitting area

In-room safe

mini-fridge on select ships

High-quality linens and toiletries

our friendly and attentive service creates an exceptional experience

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Impeccable ServIce

Whether you are simply contacting us with questions about booking a cruise or you’re already on board, AmAWAterWAys is dedicated to providing all of our guests with the highest level of service. From the time you book your cruise with us to the time you board your flight home, you can rest assured that our attention to detail and highly-trained staff allow for a distinctly exceptional experience that will exceed your expectations.

Cruise after cruise, our guests tell us what wonderful service they received on board. It could be the waiter that learned their names and remembered their drink of choice at dinner, or the chef at breakfast who knew how they liked their omelet. It could be the Cruise manager that planned something special for a wedding anniversary, the postcard they could send home free of charge, or the refreshing drink and chilled towel that awaited them on board after a day of sightseeing. With fewer ships and fewer guests on board, we are able to hire and fully train only the best of the best, from stateroom stewards to Cruise managers. We truly consider our guests part of the AmAWAterWAys family, and we work hard to ensure that they feel that way the entire time.

HOW caN We Help YOU? Friendly and knowledgeable service during every step of your trip

Fewer guests on board means more staff to attend to your every need

Highly-trained and professional Cruise managers provide the best in service during cruises and land programs

excellent service and attention to detail gives each guest a uniquely personalized experience

The Chef’s Table speCialTy resTauranT

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OnbOard diningAmAWAterWAys’ expert chefs craft menus that feature exquisite, locally-inspired cuisine as well as traditional, Western offerings. At breakfast, sip sparkling wine as you partake of the buffet and fresh pastries or opt for something made-to-order from the menu. stop by the main Lounge for a light lunch, or head to the restaurant for full menu service and high-quality regional wine or beer. Dinner is a delectable, multi-course affair with wine recommendations that accompany visually stunning, delicious dishes. try local favorites – like goulash while cruising through Hungary, bratwurst and sauerkraut after returning to the ship from Vienna or Camembert cheese while on the seine – or something more familiar, like a hamburger or a sandwich. No matter what your preference, your taste buds will not be disappointed.

Our executive Chef, Primus Perchtold, is the winner of three gold medals at the european Championship of Culinary Art and oversees the menus aboard every cruise in europe. you will find one of his recipes on your pillow each night, just in case you want to recreate his culinary magic at home.

aLL dining On bOard iS inCLUdEd exquisite multi-course dinners with a variety of dishes and hand-picked regional wines

the Chef’s table specialty restaurant (in addition to the main restaurant) in europe

A selection of both buffet and menu items during breakfast and lunch

Complimentary unlimited sparkling wine and fresh juices with breakfast

Complimentary unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks during lunch and dinner

snacks, sandwiches and refreshments served daily in the main Lounge

La Chaîne des rôtisseurs dining experience

THE CHEF'S TabLEthe Chef’s table is a specialty restaurant that serves as an intimate dining alternative to the main restaurant. this venue seats a limited number of people and features a view of the chef as he prepares an array of sumptuous courses for your gastronomic pleasure. Dining at this restaurant is included in the cruise fare.

executive chef primus perchtold

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la cHaÎNE DES RôtiSSEuRS

AmAWAterWAys is the only river cruise line ever inducted into the Confrérie de la Chaîne des rôtisseurs, a prestigious international gastronomic society dedicated to fine cuisine. Founded in Paris in 1950 to honor the royal Guild of Goose roasters (whose origins date back to the 13th century), it is the oldest and largest food and wine society in the world. this guild was once so renowned that King Louis XII of France granted it its own coat of arms, complete with two roasting spits, four larding needles and hearth flames.

membership to La Chaîne des rôtisseurs is by invitation only and is extended to those possessing world-class culinary acumen. All of our ships in europe are members and our onboard culinary team is united by a desire to share their expert knowledge of wine and fine dining with you. simply stated, what all this means is that our onboard dining is truly outstanding.

AmAWAterWAYs presideNt rudi schreiNer BeiNG iNducted iNto lA chAÎNe des rÔtisseurs

Enjoy panoramic viEws of spEctacular rivErsidE scEnEry

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Life On BOard

Whether you’re in the mood for staying active, socializing or relaxing, there’s something on an AmAWAterWAys ship for you!

the Chef’s table specialty restaurant, which serves as an alternative dining venue during dinner

A sun Deck that offers an unobstructed view of the passing scenery, a pool (or whirlpool) and walking track

the complimentary use of bicycles to explore destinations on your own

A panoramic lounge featuring great views and a bar

Nightly entertainment with local performers and music

Hair salon and massage services

Fitness room

Learning how to make gouLash in Budapest

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Shore eXCUrSIoNS

AmAWAterWAys river cruises feature a full line-up of immersive tours that provide many opportunities to see interesting sights, learn about local history and experience cultural life. there are excursions in every port you visit. In some ports, we even provide a selection of activities!

specially-designed tours that ensure you see or visit great sights and landmarks

Guided bicycle tours

Gentle, regular and active walking tours

All excursions feature a knowledgeable, english-speaking guide and audio headsets

LImIted edItIoN toUrSIn addition to city tours, guests also enjoy Limited edition tours as part of the cruise fare. these small group excursions are exclusive opportunities to experience the destination in unique ways. examples include:

sacher torte and sparkling wine tasting in Vienna

Cooking class focusing on goulash in Budapest

Belgian waffle and chocolate tasting in Antwerp

venture out on your own and explore charming towns

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ExplorE on Two whEElsWith a fleet of bicycles on board, AmAWAterWAys offers a unique way to experience local european scenery and sights. there is no charge for the use of these bicycles and guests have the option of venturing out on their own (with recommendations from our Cruise managers, if needed) or joining complimentary guided tours in certain ports. With ships docking close to many city centers and small towns, touring by bicycle is a very popular activity among our travelers.

Grab a bicyclE and Enjoy ThE ridE… Pedal along the beautiful Danube between Dürnstein and melk in Austria’s Wachau Valley

take in the Dutch countryside and sample some local cheese as you bike along the Amstel river near Amsterdam

Bike and explore rouen, capital city of France’s historic Normandy region

tour Cologne’s Old town and Cathedral before returning to your ship along the rhine river

Bike along the seine river as you explore rouen, capital city of France’s historic Normandy region

these are just a few of the opportunities you can take advantage of on an AmAWAterWAys

bicycle.

Gary Murphy, Vice president of sales, with soMe of the children that attend the oda school

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AMACARES

HELPING FROM HOME Guests often ask if there is something they can bring from home to donate to the ODA Free Village English School during their visit. If you are interested in making a contribution, we suggest basic personal hygiene products or school supplies, such as toothpaste, soap, shampoo, pencils, erasers, pens, chalk, small notebooks, Post-It notes, dry-erase markers and highlighters.

Thank You!

SCHOOL PROJECT IN CAMBODIAAmAWATErWAYS is a proud sponsor of the ODA (Opportunities and Development thru Art) Free Village English School in the province of Siem reap, Cambodia. Our financial support helped build the school and we continue to provide funds for teachers’ salaries, school supplies and other necessities. The school brings critical English-language skills to local children and also serves as a community center for nearby residents of all ages.

Guests that tour the Angkor Archaeological Park as part of their mekong river cruise-and-land itinerary have a unique opportunity to visit this school and interact with the children. In fact, many bring their own donations, such as notepads and pencils, to help support the project. Our guests really enjoy visiting this remarkable part of the world, and many are very touched by the warmth of the Cambodian people. We have received numerous emails from passengers saying how inspiring it was to be in such a poverty-stricken place, yet surrounded by smiling children – children who seemed to think they had everything they could possibly want in the world.

All of us at AmAWATErWAYS are equally inspired by these delightful children and are honored to be involved with such a worthwhile, life-changing project as the ODA Free Village English School.

FIGHTING BREAST CANCERAmAWATErWAYS will donate $500 per stateroom on three cruises in 2014 and 2015 to help fund breast cancer research, prevention and treatment. Funds from the cruises, which sail during October to coincide with Breast Cancer Awareness month, will go to the American Cancer Society.

Oct 30, 2014 (The Enchanting rhine aboard the AmACEllO)

Oct 26, 2015 (The Enchanting rhine aboard the AmACErTO)

Oct 28, 2015 (melodies of the Danube aboard the AmASOnATA)

According to research from the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death for women in the U.S., affecting more than 2.8 million people. October is officially recognized as national Breast Cancer Awareness month by public service organizations, medical associations and government agencies working together to promote awareness, share information on the disease and provide greater access to services.

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Visit local Vineyards and explore their historic wine cellars

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THEME CRUISES

AmaSerena • AmaSonata • AmaPrima • AmaVida • AmaCerto AmaBella • AmaLyra • AmaLegro • AmaDagio

UniqUe crUise experiencesAmAWAterWAys offers specially-designed cruises throughout the year with extra tours and activities not found on standard itineraries. these additional features are included in the cruise fare.

Wine crUisesAn AmAWAterWAys wine cruise is a truly unique way to add an enhanced epicurean aspect to a european river cruise. Not only do guests enjoy a variety of complimentary tours showcasing local sights and landmarks, but they are also treated to additional excursions and activities that highlight wine making, wine tasting and the rich history of the region’s renowned vineyards. With wonderful regional reds and whites, entertaining and insightful wine experts and gorgeous river views, these cruises make for an unforgettable epicurean experience.

excursions that immerse you in Old World wine heritage, with tours and wine tastings at local vineyards, wineries and wine cellars

A wine expert who brings hand-selected wines on board and hosts tastings and discussions

A lavish dinner during which each course is specially paired with a different wine under the oversight of the head chef and wine expert

Beer crUisesWe are pleased to introduce our newest theme cruises! these special itineraries are designed to provide guests with unique beer experiences, such as visits to famed breweries and tastings of local favorites. Like wine cruises, beer cruises feature these activities in addition to normally included city tours at no extra cost.

Hosted by beer expert Don russell (also known as Joe sixpack), who has written a weekly column for the past 15 years, authored three books, won numerous journalism awards and traveled the world in search of great beers

special brewery excursions and tours

Beer tastings, discussions and a paired dinner led by the beer expert

in ceLeBrATiOn OF Wine crUisespAris & nOrmAndydep. Usa start eMBarK ship crUise crUise &canada city date naMe only pre ext.

25 mar Paris 26 mar AmaLegro $2,899 $3,499 1 Apr Paris 2 Apr AmaLegro $2,999 $3,599 22 Apr Paris 23 Apr AmaLegro $3,399 $3,999 11 Nov Paris 12 Nov AmaLegro $3,099 $3,699

enTicing dOUrOdep. Usa start eMBarK ship crUise crUise &canada city date naMe only pre ext.

20 mar Lisbon 24 mar AmaVida $2,699 $3,449 27 mar Lisbon 31 mar AmaVida $2,799 $3,549

meLOdies OF THe dAnUBedep. Usa start eMBarK ship crUise crUise &canada city date naMe only post ext.

8 Nov Budapest 9 Nov AmaPrima $2,799 $3,699 10 Nov Budapest 11 Nov Amasonata $2,799 $3,699 13 Nov Budapest 14 Nov AmaBella $2,799 $3,699

prOvence & spAindep. Usa start eMBarK ship crUise crUise &canada city date naMe only pre/post ext.

15 Nov Barcelona 19 Nov AmaDagio $3,099 $4,899 22 Nov Paris 26 Nov AmaDagio $3,199 $4,999

encHAnTing rHinedep. Usa start eMBarK ship crUise crUise &canada city date naMe only pre/post ext.

29 mar Amsterdam 30 mar AmaCerto $2,599 $3,759 14 Oct Zurich 19 Oct AmaCerto $3,199 $4,359 6 Nov Zurich 11 Nov Amaserena $2,799 $3,959 11 Nov Zurich 16 Nov AmaCerto $2,799 $3,959

THe rOmAnTic dAnUBedep. Usa start eMBarK ship crUise crUise &canada city date naMe only pre ext.

2 Apr Prague 6 Apr AmaPrima $2,699 $3,479 12 Nov Prague 16 Nov AmaPrima $2,799 $3,579 14 Nov Prague 18 Nov Amasonata $2,799 $3,579 17 Nov Prague 21 Nov AmaBella $2,799 $3,579

Beer crUisesTULip Time crUisedep. Usa start eMBarK ship crUisecanada city date naMe only

30 mar Amsterdam 31 mar AmaLyra $2,599

cHrisTmAs Time crUisedep. Usa start eMBarK ship crUise crUise &canada city date naMe only pre ext.

11 Dec Nuremberg 14 Dec AmaPrima $2,899 $3,419

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close-up of an ornate gilded arch, great synagogue of budapest

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THEME CRUISES

Monet’s gardens, givernyAmaSerena • AmaSonata • AmaPrima • AmaVida • AmaCerto

AmaBella • AmaLyra • AmaLegro • AmaDagio

JEWISH HERITAGE CRUISESWe offer four Jewish Heritage Cruises in 2015 that highlight ancient culture, modern museums and historical monuments dedicated to Europe’s rich Jewish legacy. In addition to taking standard city tours, guests have the option to participate in special shore excursions that include guided visits to synagogues, Jewish districts and other noteworthy landmarks.

In Budapest, visit the second-largest synagogue in the world, the Dohany Street Synagogue, as well as the city’s acclaimed Jewish museum

Jewish Heritage excursions in Vienna include a visit to the Jewish museum, Judenplatz and the Old Synagogue

In Amsterdam, see the house where Anne Frank and her family lived in hiding during WWII

ART ILLUMINATION CRUISEImmerse yourself in Northern France’s fascinating artistic heritage and create your very own masterpieces inspired by the same landscapes that captivated artists like Monet, Renoir, Gaugin and many more. On our one-of-a-kind art illumination cruise, guests have the opportunity to take art-themed tours and then return to the ship to join painting sessions led by an expert art instructor. AMAWAtERWAyS provides everything needed, including easels, canvases, brushes and paints. Discover your inner artist with…

Special tours that take you on a journey of art, from Monet’s gardens to Van Gogh’s home

Onboard painting sessions with guidance from an expert art instructor – paint your own masterpiece and take home a unique memento

Insightful and entertaining art discussions

JAZZ CRUISEtogether with Jazzdagen tours, AMAWAtERWAyS will host a cruise on the Danube that will feature exclusive onboard jazz performances by musicians from around the world. In port, enjoy immersive tours of grand capitals like Vienna and charming towns like Dürnstein. On board, relax to the smooth sounds of hours of daily live jazz sessions. this is a unique musical experience that should not be missed!

JEWISH HERITAGE CRUISESTHE ENCHANTING RHINEdep. usa start eMbarK ship cruise cruise &canada city date naMe only pre/post ext.

3 Nov Amsterdam 4 Nov AmaSerena $2,899 $4,059 17 Nov Amsterdam 18 Nov AmaSerena $2,799 $3,959

THE ROMANTIC DANUBEdep. usa start eMbarK ship cruise cruise &canada city date naMe only pre ext.

27 Jun Prague 1 Jul AmaSonata $3,299 $4,079 8 Aug Prague 12 Aug AmaSonata $3,299 $4,079

JAZZ CRUISEBLUE DANUBE DISCOVERYdep. usa start eMbarK ship cruise cruise &canada city date naMe only pre/post ext.

19 Sep Budapest 22 Sep AmaLyra $3,599 $4,879

ART ILLUMINATION CRUISEPARIS & NORMANDYdep. usa start eMbarK ship cruise cruise &canada city date naMe only post ext.

12 Aug Paris 13 Aug AmaLegro $3,599 $4,199

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keukenhof gardens

EuropE ItInErary

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TradiTional duTCh handiCrafTs enjoY holland in blooM aMsTerdaM's legendarY Canals

DAILY PROGRAM FEATURES

daY desTinaTion aCTiViTies

1 Overnight flight to the Netherlands 2 Amsterdam EMBARKATION Welcome Dinner 3 Amsterdam Canal cruise and city tour Volendam Walking tour Edam Walking tour 4 Arnhem Arnhem Bridge and Arnhem Airborne Museum OR Het Loo Palace tour Nijmegen Free time 5 Antwerp Walking tour OR Reubens tour Optional excursion to Brussels 6 Ghent Walking tour Bruges Optional excursion to Bruges 7 Willemstad Organ recital Kinderdijk Windmills 8 Amsterdam Keukenhof Gardens excursion Zaanse Schans 9 Amsterdam DISEMBARKATION

Embark 7-Night CruiseDiscover the beauty and history of the Dutch and Belgian waterways in the spring. Admire the spectacular tulip carpets in Keukenhof Gardens, visit the lush green countryside of Kinderdijk, home to the country’s greatest concentration of windmills, and experience Amsterdam’s distinctive architecture and vibrant nightlife. A wonderful opportunity to admire the great medieval cities of Antwerp and Ghent and to delve into the cultural traditions of the friendly Dutch and Flemish people awaits you.

TULIP TIME cRUISEEnjoy a 7-night cruisE through thE nEthErLanDs & BELgium in thE spring, travELing rounDtrip from amstErDam 9 DAyS ∙ TRAVEL TO AMSTERDAM AND RETuRN FROM AMSTERDAM

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duTCh WindMill

INcLUDED FEATURES » 7 nights deluxe cruise accommodation in an outside stateroom – most staterooms offer French balconies or revolutionary twin balconies

» Shore excursions in every port with personal headset included

» Limited Edition Tours

» Entertainment on demand in all staterooms featuring free high-speed Internet access, hit Hollywood movies, extensive music library and English language TV stations

» Complimentary Wi-Fi on board

» Terry bathrobes and white-on-white plush bedding in all staterooms

» Fine dining with all meals included during your cruise

» Multiple dining venues

» unlimited red and white wines from Europe’s great wine regions, beer and soft drinks with every lunch and dinner on board

» Bottled water in every stateroom replenished daily

» Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner

» Special highlights including lectures, theme dinners, cooking demonstration, onboard music performances and afternoon/evening piano music

» Bicycles to explore on your own and guided bicycle tours

» Services of a professional Cruise Manager

» All English language on board in a non-smoking environment (smoking permitted only on the Sun Deck)

» Transfers between airport and ship are included with the purchase of airfare from AMAWATERWAyS

» All local taxes

YOUR ITINERARYday 1, deParT usa/Canada. Board your international flight to Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

day 2, arriVe in aMsTerdaM, The neTherlands. Welcome to Amsterdam, a modern city with a rich and fascinating 700-year old history. Explore its unique and elegant architecture, lively cafés and markets, and vibrant nightlife. This evening, meet your fellow travelers on board at the Welcome Dinner. (D)

day 3, aMsTerdaM – VolendaM – edaM. After breakfast, enjoy a scenic morning cruise through the historic harbor and canals of Amsterdam. See the beautiful homes that line the water, the fabled Skinny Bridge, and the famous house where Anne Frank spent years in hiding during World War II. Later, enjoy a panoramic city tour that includes a windmill and other iconic landmarks. Return to the ship for lunch while you cruise the Ijsselmeer towards Volendam. Enjoy a late afternoon tour of Volendam Harbor and see the fishing fleet and fish auction building. Continue by motor

coach to Edam, a picturesque town with a rich historic past. you will have a walking tour of the Old Quarter’s beautiful houses, canals, bridges and churches, including one of the largest in Holland, the Grote Kerk (Great Church). (B,L,D)

day 4, arnheM – nijMegen. Arrive in beautiful Arnhem early this morning and choose from two tours today. your first option is to see the monument commemorating the Battle of Arnhem Bridge made famous by the classic film “A Bridge Too Far.” you’ll also visit the Airborne Museum and learn more about the Battle of Arnhem, one of the major campaigns of World War II. your second choice is a tour of the most stunning royal residence in Holland, Het Loo Palace, with lavishly furnished rooms and meticulously sculpted gardens. After your tour, return to the ship for lunch and cruise to Nijmegen for some free time. Enjoy scenic cruising this evening as you sail through the Netherlands en route to Belgium. (B,L,D)

day 5, anTWerP, belgiuM. This morning, enjoy a walking tour of Antwerp and see Antwerp Castle, Grote Market, Brabo

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TULIP TIME cRUISE

DATES & PRIcESFountain and the city’s superb architecture. Alternatively, visit the Rubens House, former home and studio of Peter Paul Rubens, the famous 17th century Flemish Baroque painter. you will also visit the Antwerp Cathedral, which houses two of Rubens’ most important works, The Elevation of the Cross and The Descent from the Cross. The afternoon is free to explore Antwerp on your own. Alternatively, take an optional excursion to nearby Brussels, the capital of Belgium and site of NATO headquarters. After dinner, your ship departs for Ghent. (B,L,D)

day 6, ghenT. After breakfast, take a guided walking tour of Ghent, which includes such highlights as the Belfry Hall, the Koornlei, the Graslei and the Castle of the Counts. This afternoon you may take an optional excursion to Bruges, one of Europe’s most perfectly preserved medieval cities and a uNESCO World Heritage Site. Early this evening, cruise through the Dutch region of Zeeland, home to one of the world’s most complex engineering projects, the Delta Works, which took more than 30 years to complete. (B,L,D)

day 7, WilleMsTad, The neTherlands – kinderdijk – sChoonhoVen. This morning we will stop in the charming 400-year old town of Willemstad for a walking tour and organ recital at the oldest Protestant church in the Netherlands. In the afternoon, you will visit the uNESCO World Heritage Site of Kinderdijk, a lovely village renowned for having the country’s greatest concentration of windmills, all dating from the 18th century. Tonight the ship cruises to Schoonhoven, where we will moor overnight. (B,L,D)

day 8, aMsTerdaM – keukenhof – aMsTerdaM. We arrive in Amsterdam today. Admire the spectacular display of millions of flowering tulips during your morning excursion to the world famous 70-acre Keukenhof Gardens. In the afternoon, enjoy an excursion to delightful Zaanse Schans, a small historic village just outside of Amsterdam. The ship moors overnight in Amsterdam. (B,L,D)

day 9, deParT aMsTerdaM. Disembark the ship and prepare for your homeward flight. (B)

deP. usa sTarT eMbark shiP CruiseCanada CiTY daTe naMe onlY

23 Mar Amsterdam 24 Mar AmaLyra $2,499 24 Mar Amsterdam 25 Mar AmaSonata $2,499 30 Mar‡ Amsterdam 31 Mar AmaLyra $2,599 31 Mar Amsterdam 1 Apr AmaSonata $2,599 6 Apr Amsterdam 7 Apr AmaLyra $2,699 7 Apr Amsterdam 8 Apr AmaSonata $2,799 13 Apr Amsterdam 14 Apr AmaLyra $2,899 14 Apr Amsterdam 15 Apr AmaSonata $2,899 20 Apr Amsterdam 21 Apr AmaLyra $3,099 21 Apr Amsterdam 22 Apr AmaSonata $3,099 26 Apr Amsterdam 27 Apr AmaCerto $3,199 27 Apr Amsterdam 28 Apr AmaLyra $3,199 28 Apr Amsterdam 29 Apr AmaSonata $3,199 3 May Amsterdam 4 May AmaCerto $3,299 5 May Amsterdam 6 May AmaSonata $3,299

‡ Beer Cruise; visit www.AmaWaterways.com for detailed itinerary.

Airfare: Please call for AmaWaterways' special roundtrip airfares.

Cruise prices are per person in a Cat. E, deluxe outside stateroom with window. To upgrade to a higher category, add per person:

Port Charges: Additional $168 per person

Single Suppl. for Cruise: 50% of twin price; A+, AA+ and Suites 100% of twin price

Bedding: Please select bedding configuration at the time of booking. Option A: Two twin beds Option B: One large bed (larger than queen size)

AMALYRA

CaT. deCk sTaTerooM add'l

D Piano Window $299 C Violin & Cello French Balcony $799 B Violin & Cello French Balcony $999 A Violin French Balcony $1,099 A+ Violin French Balcony $2,099 S Violin French Balcony $2,299

AMASONATA & AMAcERTO

CaT. deCk sTaTerooM add'l

D Piano Window $299 C Violin & Cello French Balcony $799 BB Cello French/Outside Balcony $1,299 BA Violin French/Outside Balcony $1,499 AB Cello French/Outside Balcony $1,699 AA Violin French/Outside Balcony $1,899 AA+ Violin French/Outside Balcony $2,499 SS Violin French/Outside Balcony $2,999

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eiffel tower, paris

EuropE ItInErary

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notre daMe Cathedral, parisMonet's gardens, givernY


daY destination aCtivities

1 Overnight flight to France 2 Paris EMBARKATION Welcome Dinner 3 Vernon Free time Excursion to Monet’s home and gardens in Giverny 4 Caudebec- Scenic cruising en-Caux Honfleur excursion OR “Routes des Abbayes” tour 5 Caudebec- Full day excursion to en-Caux Normandy Beaches OR Pays d’Auge excursion 6 Rouen Walking tour 7 Les Andelys Scenic cruising City tour 8 Conflans Château Malmaison excursion OR “Artists’ Walk” tour of Auvers-sur-Oise 9 Paris DISEMBARKATION Panoramic city tour Musée d’Orsay visit Hotel check-in10 Paris Free day Optional tours available 11 Paris Return flight home

Embark 7-Night Cruise

Note: Monet’s house and gardens are closed from Nov 1 - Mar 31. During this time, guests will enjoy a visit to the Palace of Versailles.

Begin your journey in magical Paris, the “City of Light,” where you will embark upon your luxurious river cruise ship. Visit the village of Giverny, where Monet lived and worked for 43 years, and Honfleur, a charming French harbor town immortalized by generations of artists. Stroll through Rouen, the historic capital of Normandy, then take an unforgettable excursion to the famous Normandy beaches of WWII. Visit Les Andelys, home of Château Gaillard. Conclude your journey with a panoramic tour of Paris’ top sights and a visit to the Musee d’Orsay.

PARIS & nORMAnDYEnjoy a 7-night SEinE RivER voyagE thRough thE hEaRt of noRmandy, followEd by 2 nightS in Romantic PaRiS, thE “city of light” 11 DAyS ∙ TRAVEL TO PARIS & RETuRN FROM PARIS

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norMandY's infaMous d-daY beaChes

InCLUDED FEATURES » 7 nights deluxe cruise accommodation in an outside stateroom - most staterooms offer French balconies



» Complimentary Wi-Fi access on board




» unlimited red and white wines from France's great wine regions, beer and soft drinks with every lunch and dinner on board


» Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain's Gala Dinner

» Transfer from the ship to the hotel in Paris

» 2 nights hotel in Paris at the Pullman Montparnasse (or similar), including daily buffet breakfast





» Transfers between hotel and ship are included with the purchase of cruise and land package; airport transfers are included with the purchase of airfare from AMAWATERWAyS

» All local taxes

YOUR ITInERARYday 1, depart usa/Canada. Board your overnight flight to Paris, France.

day 2, paris, franCe – eMbarKation. Arrive in Paris, one of Europe’s most romantic cities, and board your luxurious ship. Meet your fellow travelers at the Welcome Dinner. (D)

day 3, vernon. Spend the morning enjoying the scenery along the Seine as you cruise to the provincial town of Vernon. upon arrival, you will have free time to explore the town at your leisure. Later, visit Giverny and the enchanting home and gardens of Impressionist master Claude Monet. The artist lived here for more than four decades, working to immortalize his ponds and flower gardens in some of his most iconic paintings. The ship moors overnight in Vernon. (B,L,D)

day 4, vernon – CaudebeC-en-CauX. After a scenic morning cruise, arrive in the old fishing village of Caudebec-en- Caux. you will be able to choose from two different tours today. The first option is to visit Honfleur, a historic and picturesque port with pastel-colored houses that was a favorite subject of artists such as Courbet, Boudin and Monet. The town’s medieval Sainte-Catherine church, with its separate bell tower, is considered the largest wooden church in France. As an alternative, choose the "Routes des Abbayes" excursion spotlighting Normandy's famous abbeys, more than 100 of

which once covered this region. you will visit the ruined abbey in Jumièges as well as St. Wandrille, still a working monastery. (B,L,D)

day 5, CaudebeC-en-CauX – norMandY beaChes. Today, you have the choice of three different excursions. “D-Day Remembered” is a full day excursion to the uS sector. your first stop will be the village of Arromanches, where the remains of the floating harbor used during the WWII landings can be seen. you will have free time to see the museums before visiting the uS Cemetery and Omaha Beach at St. Laurent-sur-Mer. your last stop is the Ranger Monument at Pointe du Hoc before returning to the ship in Rouen. As an alternative, you can tour the Gold and Juno beaches in the British and the Canadian sectors. your first stop will be the Pegasus Monument in Ranville followed by Canadian cemetery at Beny-sur-Mer. you will also have the chance to visit the Juno Beach Centre, Canada’s WWII museum, with a final stop at Arromanches. A third option is an excursion to rural Normandy, which includes a visit to the Pays d’Auge and “Routes du Cidre” (the Cider Road). you will visit beautiful Norman towns and villages, such as Beuvron-en-Auge, Crevecoeur-en-Auge and Cambremer, and tour a Calvados distillery where you may sample apple cider and apple brandy. (B,L,D)

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honfleur Marina

PARIS & nORMAnDY

DATES & PRICESday 6, rouen. Enjoy a morning walk through the medieval city of Rouen and see the imposing Notre Dame Cathedral, painted numerous times by Monet, and the square where Joan of Arc was martyred. Afterwards, you will have free time to explore Rouen on your own. (B,L,D)

day 7, les andelYs – Conflans. Depart Rouen this morning and enjoy scenic cruising on the Seine to Les Andelys. A mid-day stroll along the river in Les Andelys offers beautiful views of the Seine Valley’s dramatic white cliffs, centuries-old half-timbered houses, and the hilltop ruins of Château Gaillard. This former stronghold of Richard the Lionheart changed hands a number of times during the Hundred years’ War. Athletically-inclined guests may enjoy hiking up to visit the ruins of this historic castle before we continue our cruise along the Seine. The ship arrives tonight in Conflans. (B,L,D)

day 8, Conflans – paris. Today, you have a choice of two excursions. The first option is to visit Château Malmaison, former home of Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and his wife Josephine. your tour includes the Château’s interior, gardens and museum. Alternatively, travel to Auvers-sur-Oise, a town famous for the Impressionist painters who lived there in the 19th century, such as Paul Cézanne and Camille Pissarro. your “Artists’ Walk” tour will include many sites associated with their work, including the Auberge Ravoux, former home of Vincent van Gogh. The upstairs room where Van Gogh died has been meticulously preserved. He and his

brother Theo are both buried in the nearby town cemetery. The ship departs this afternoon for Paris, arriving in the evening. (B,L,D)

day 9, paris – diseMbarKation. After disembarking the ship this morning, guests participating in the post extension will enjoy a panoramic tour of Paris plus a visit to one of the city’s most renowned museums, the Musée d’Orsay, built in a former railway station on the Left Bank. Its collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces is the largest in the world and includes well-known works by Monet, Manet, Degas, Renoir, Cézanne, Seurat, Sisley, Gauguin and Van Gogh. After touring the museum, you will be transferred to your hotel. (B)

day 10, paris. Today is yours to enjoy however you wish. Explore Paris’ multitude of landmarks, museums, cafés and shops, or choose one of several optional tours. (B)

day 11, paris. your river cruise vacation comes to an end as you prepare for your homeward flight. (B)

dep. usa start eMbarK ship Cruise Cruise &Canada CitY date naMe onlY post eXt.

25 Mar* Paris 26 Mar AmaLegro $2,899 $3,499 1 Apr* Paris 2 Apr AmaLegro $2,999 $3,599 8 Apr Paris 9 Apr AmaLegro $3,199 $3,799 15 Apr Paris 16 Apr AmaLegro $3,299 $3,899 22 Apr* Paris 23 Apr AmaLegro $3,399 $3,999 29 Apr Paris 30 Apr AmaLegro $3,599 $4,199 6 May Paris 7 May AmaLegro $3,599 $4,199 13 May Paris 14 May AmaLegro $3,699 $4,299 20 May Paris 21 May AmaLegro $3,699 $4,299 27 May Paris 28 May AmaLegro $3,699 $4,299 3 Jun Paris 4 Jun AmaLegro $3,699 $4,299 10 Jun Paris 11 Jun AmaLegro $3,699 $4,299 17 Jun Paris 18 Jun AmaLegro $3,599 $4,199 1 Jul Paris 2 Jul AmaLegro $3,499 $4,099 8 Jul Paris 9 Jul AmaLegro $3,499 $4,099 15 Jul Paris 16 Jul AmaLegro $3,499 $4,099 22 Jul Paris 23 Jul AmaLegro $3,499 $4,099 29 Jul Paris 30 Jul AmaLegro $3,499 $4,099 5 Aug Paris 6 Aug AmaLegro $3,499 $4,099 12 Aug Paris 13 Aug AmaLegro $3,599 $4,199 19 Aug Paris 20 Aug AmaLegro $3,699 $4,299 26 Aug Paris 27 Aug AmaLegro $3,799 $4,399 9 Sep Paris 10 Sep AmaLegro $3,899 $4,499 16 Sep Paris 17 Sep AmaLegro $3,899 $4,499 23 Sep Paris 24 Sep AmaLegro $3,899 $4,499 30 Sep Paris 1 Oct AmaLegro $3,899 $4,499 7 Oct Paris 8 Oct AmaLegro $3,799 $4,399 14 Oct Paris 15 Oct AmaLegro $3,599 $4,199 21 Oct Paris 22 Oct AmaLegro $3,499 $4,099 28 Oct Paris 29 Oct AmaLegro $3,399 $3,999 4 Nov Paris 5 Nov AmaLegro $3,199 $3,799 11 Nov* Paris 12 Nov AmaLegro $3,099 $3,699 18 Nov Paris 19 Nov AmaLegro $3,099 $3,699 25 Nov Paris 26 Nov AmaLegro $3,199 $3,799 2 Dec Paris 3 Dec AmaLegro $3,199 $3,799 9 Dec Paris 10 Dec AmaLegro $3,199 $3,799

* "In Celebration of Wine" Cruise; visit www.AmaWaterways.com for detailed itinerary.



AMALEGRO

Cat. deCK staterooM add'l

D Piano Window $299 C Violin & Cello French balcony $799 B Violin & Cello French balcony $999 A Violin French balcony $1,099 S Violin French balcony $2,299


Single Suppl. for Cruise: 50% of twin price; Suites 100% of twin price

Single Suppl. for Post-Cruise Land Arrangements: $280 per person


PARIS EXTEnSIOnupgrade to Hotel Scribe available, including city

tour and daily breakfast.

Add $1,160 per person to cruise only rate.

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lavender fields, provence

EuropE ItInErary

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iconic sighTs in paris parc guell, barcelona


daY desTinaTion acTiviTies

1 Overnight flight to France 2 Paris Hotel check-in 3 Paris City tour Optional “Montmartre and Illuminations” tour 4 Paris Optional “Seine Cruise and Eiffel Tower” tour Optional “Parisian Cabaret Dinner Show" 5 Paris TGV high-speed train to Lyon Lyon Cooking demonstration EMBARKATION Welcome Dinner 6 Lyon City tour Free time 7 Belleville Beaujolais excursion Vienne Free evening 8 Vienne Walking tour 9 Tournon Chocolate and red wine pairing Viviers “Ghost Walk” tour 10 Viviers Grignan excursion and truffle farm visit Avignon Walking tour and Papal Palace OR Pont du Gard 11 Arles Les Baux and olive farm excursion OR "Impressionist Experience" tour Arles walking tour 12 Arles DISEMBARKATION Perpignan Free time for lunch Transfer to Barcelona Barcelona Hotel check-in 13 Barcelona City tour Optional Tapas Tasting 14 Barcelona Optional Montserrat excursion 15 Barcelona Return flight home


From the magic of Paris to the romance of Barcelona, this itinerary is truly captivating. Begin with three nights in Paris, then travel in style aboard the high-speed TGV train to Lyon, France’s gastronomical capital. Cruise through France’s legendary wine growing regions, home to such famous vintages as Beaujolais and Côte du Rhône. Enjoy wine tastings at local vintners, marvel at ancient Roman ruins, stroll through medieval villages and shop for Provencal crafts. Conclude your journey with three nights in magnificent Barcelona or opt for a two night stay in Marseille, one of France's most vibrant cities.

PROvEncE & SPAInSpend 3 nightS in pariS, travel by high-Speed tgv train to lyon, then embark upon an enchanting 7-night cruiSe through provence, ending with 3 nightS in barcelona 15 DAyS ∙ TRAVEL TO PARIS & RETuRN FROM BARCELONA OR REVERSE

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lYon, france

IncLUDED FEATURES » 3 nights hotel in Paris at the Pullman Montparnasse (or similar), including daily buffet breakfast

» Transfer from the hotel to Lyon via high-speed TGV train

» 7 nights deluxe cruise accommodation in an outside stateroom - most staterooms offer French balconies






» Fine dining with all meals included during your cruise and multiple dining venues


» unlimited red and white wines from France’s great wine regions, beer and soft drinks with every lunch and dinner on board



» Motor coach from the ship in Arles to Perpignan and on to Barcelona

» 3 nights hotel in Barcelona at the Le Méridien Barcelona (or similar), including daily buffet breakfast


» Bicycles to explore on your own




» All local taxes

YOUR ITInERARYday 1, deparT usa/canada. Board your overnight flight to Paris, France.

day 2, arrive in paris, france. Arrive in Paris and check in to your hotel. The balance of the day is yours to start exploring this beautiful city.

day 3, paris. Enjoy some of Paris’ most famous sights during your guided city tour this morning, such as the Champs Élysées, Place de la Concorde and the Eiffel Tower, plus a visit inside Notre Dame Cathedral. Tonight, an optional “Montmartre & Illuminations” tour is available, with breathtaking and not-to-be-missed views of Paris after dark. (B)

day 4, paris. your last day in Paris is free to enjoy at your leisure. If you wish, you may join an optional “Seine Cruise & Eiffel Tower” tour this morning, which offers a different perspective on the city’s top landmarks. This evening, an optional “Parisian Cabaret Dinner Show" is available, featuring excellent French cuisine and a fantastic, high-spirited theatrical performance. (B)

day 5, paris – lYon – eMbarKaTion. After checking out of your hotel, you will board the TGV high-speed train that will whisk you through the French countryside to Lyon. Nestled between the Saône and Rhone rivers, Lyon is one of France’s most important cities and its gastronomic capital. upon arrival, enjoy some free time for lunch on your own before an exclusive cooking demonstration. Later, transfer

to your luxurious ship, where you will gather with your fellow travelers at tonight’s festive Welcome Dinner. (B,D)

day 6, lYon. Today, your panoramic tour of Lyon will take you past the Place Bellecour with its equestrian statue of Louis XIV, Place des Terreaux with Bartholdi’s Fountain and the Town Hall. Afterwards, visit Fourvière, part of the city’s historic region that is now a designated uNESCO World Heritage Site. Known as the “Hill of Prayers,” Fourvière is famous for its iconic white Basilica of Notre-Dame, ruins of an ancient Roman theater, and majestic views of the city below. The afternoon is free to enjoy however you wish. The ship departs for Belleville this evening. (B,L,D)

day 7, belleville – vienne. This morning’s tour will take you through the enchanting Beaujolais wine region, also known as the Pays d’Or or “land of the golden stones,” named for the richly colored limestone used to build local homes and castles. you will visit the medieval hilltop village of Oingt as well as the home of a local vintner who will invite you for a wine tasting and vineyard tour as he shares the history of the region’s wine production. Return to the ship in the afternoon and continue cruising towards Vienne. upon arrival, make the most of your free time and venture about on your own or simply unwind on board. (B,L,D)

day 8, vienne – Tournon. Situated between the wine regions of Burgundy and Beaujolais, Vienne’s Roman past can

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PROvEncE & SPAIn

DATES & PRIcESbe seen in its marvelously preserved ruins. This morning, you will take a mini train tour and see an ancient Roman temple, the ruins of a Roman theater, and the medieval Abbey Church of St. Pierre, today an Archaeological Museum. your ship departs at midday for Tournon. (B,L,D)

day 9, Tournon – viviers. Indulge in a decadent chocolate and red wine tasting today. Later, relax on board as we cruise to Viviers. After arriving this evening, you may take a “Ghost Walk” tour through this medieval town, where colorful stories and local legends are brought to life by local residents. (B,L,D)

day 10, viviers – avignon. After breakfast, enjoy an excursion to Grignan, a hilltop village surrounded by lavender fields. The village’s Renaissance castle provides a commanding view of the surrounding countryside. you will also have the opportunity to visit a truffle farm and learn about truffle harvesting. Continue by motor coach to Avignon, site of the bridge made famous by the French children's song "On the Bridge of Avignon." Seven popes once resided in the magnificent Papal Palace, which you will visit during your walking tour. you will also see the well-preserved medieval walls surrounding the historic center of town, a uNESCO World Heritage Site. As an alternative, take an excursion to the impressive Pont du Gard, a Roman aqueduct that is a masterpiece of ancient engineering and a uNESCO World Heritage Site. (B,L,D)

day 11, avignon – les bauX – arles. This morning, you will arrive in Arles and board a motor coach for an excursion to the village of Les Baux de Provence. The village’s castle has a fascinating exhibit of medieval weapons. Later, visit an olive farm to learn about this age-old Provençal farming tradition. As an alternative, take the “Impressionist Experience” tour to the Saint Paul de Mausole Asylum, where Van Gogh once lived and painted such well-known works as The Irises and Starry Night. you will also visit the Carrières de Lumières, a stone quarry that projects Impressionist artwork on its walls, including many of Van Gogh’s famous paintings. Late this afternoon, a city tour of Arles will show you the city’s top sights including the Romanesque cathedral and Roman amphitheater. The ship moors overnight in Arles. (B,L,D)

day 12, arles – diseMbarKaTion – barcelona, spain. Disembark your ship in Arles and transfer to Barcelona. Along the way, you will stop in the medieval French town of Perpignan, where you will have free time for lunch and exploring on your own. (B)

day 13, barcelona. your full day in Barcelona begins with a driving tour to the top of Montjuic Hill where you will enjoy glorious views of the city below. Continue along the

waterfront to Las Ramblas and explore the Gothic Quarter in the medieval center of the city. During your tour, you will see some of Antoni Gaudi’s unique architectural works, including Casa Milà, Casa Batlló and, the basilica and uNESCO World Heritage Site that has been under construction for over a century. This evening, explore Barcelona by night on your own, or participate in a special tapas tasting optional tour. (B)

day 14, barcelona. your last day in Barcelona is yours to explore at your leisure, or take part in an optional excursion to Montserrat to visit the famous Benedictine abbey built atop the mountain. The abbey is home to the Virgin of Montserrat, a statue of the Virgin Mary holding the Christ child, one of Europe’s famous “Black Madonna” figures. The abbey also offers spectacular views of the surrounding area and its many unusual rock formations. (B)

day 15, deparT barcelona. Bid farewell to Barcelona and prepare for your homeward flight. (B)

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29 Mar Paris 2 Apr AmaDagio $2,999 $4,799 5 Apr Barcelona 9 Apr AmaDagio $3,199 $4,999 12 Apr Paris 16 Apr AmaDagio $3,299 $5,099 3 May Barcelona 7 May AmaDagio $3,599 $5,399 10 May Paris 14 May AmaDagio $3,699 $5,499 24 May Paris 28 May AmaDagio $3,699 $5,499 7 Jun Paris 11 Jun AmaDagio $3,699 $5,499 5 Jul Paris 9 Jul AmaDagio $3,499 $5,299 12 Jul Barcelona 16 Jul AmaDagio $3,499 $5,299 2 Aug Paris 6 Aug AmaDagio $3,499 $5,299 9 Aug Barcelona 13 Aug AmaDagio $3,599 $5,399 30 Aug Paris 3 Sep AmaDagio $3,899 $5,699 6 Sep Barcelona 10 Sep AmaDagio $3,899 $5,699 27 Sep Paris 1 Oct AmaDagio $3,899 $5,699 4 Oct Barcelona 8 Oct AmaDagio $3,799 $5,599 18 Oct Barcelona 22 Oct AmaDagio $3,499 $5,299 25 Oct Paris 29 Oct AmaDagio $3,399 $5,199 1 Nov Barcelona 5 Nov AmaDagio $3,199 $4,999 15 Nov* Barcelona 19 Nov AmaDagio $3,099 $4,899 22 Nov* Paris 26 Nov AmaDagio $3,199 $4,999 29 Nov Barcelona 3 Dec AmaDagio $3,199 $4,999 6 Dec Paris 10 Dec AmaDagio $3,199 $4,999




AMADAGIO

caT. decK sTaTerooM add'l

D Piano Window $299 C Violin & Cello French Balcony $799 B Violin & Cello French Balcony $999 A Violin French Balcony $1,099 S Violin French Balcony $2,299



Single Suppl. for Pre- and Post-Cruise Land Arrangements: $840 per person (Paris/Barcelona); $700 per person (Paris/Marseille)


marseille optionAs an alternative to three nights in Barcelona, you may opt to spend two nights at the Grand Hotel Beauvau

Marseille Vieux Port (or similar) in Marseilles.

Add the following to cruise only rate: 3 nights Paris & 2 nights Marseille - $1,500 per person

PARIS EXTEnSIOnupgrade to Hotel Scribe available, including city tour, daily breakfast and upgraded first class TGV tickets.


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cruising past the budapest parliament building on the danube

EuropE ItInErary

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hodzovo square, bratislava salzburg, austria – the birthplace of mozart


daY destination activities

1 Overnight flight to Czech Rep. 2 Prague Hotel check-in 3 Prague City tour Optional “Folklore Dinner Show” 4 Prague Free time OR optional Terezin excursion OR optional Lobkowicz Palace excursion 5 Prague Transfer to Regensburg Regensburg Walking tour Vilshofen EMBARKATION “Oktoberfest” Welcome Dinner 6 Vilshofen Free time Passau Walking tour 7 Linz Linz walking tour Austrian Lake District tour OR Cesky Krumlov excursion OR Salzburg excursion 8 Melk Benedictine Abbey tour Krems Dürnstein Walking tour Wine tasting at local winery 9 Vienna City tour Optional Schönbrunn Palace excursion Optional evening Mozart and Strauss concert 10 Bratislava Walking tour 11 Budapest City tour "Illuminations Cruise" 12 Budapest DISEMBARKATION


Framed by rolling hillsides, lush vineyards, and medieval castles, the Danube River has captivated musicians, artists and poets throughout the centuries. Travel to legendary destinations, beginning with a 3-night stay in majestic Prague followed by 7 nights cruising from Vilshofen to Budapest. Explore a 2,000 year-old city, savor Wachau Valley wines, and experience the timeless beauty and fascinating history of Vienna and Budapest.

THE ROMANTIC DANUBESpend 3 nightS in prague, then enjoy a faScinating 7-night cruiSe from VilShofen to BudapeSt 12 DAyS ∙ TRAVEL TO PRAguE & RETuRN FROM BuDAPEST

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schÖnbÜhl castle on the danube river

INCLUDED FEATURES » 3 nights hotel in Prague at the InterContinental or Hilton Old Town (or similar), including daily buffet breakfast

» Transfer from the hotel in Prague to the ship in Vilshofen, germany

» 7 nights deluxe cruise accommodation in an outside stateroom - most staterooms offer French balconies or revolutionary twin balconies










» Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s gala Dinner






» All local taxes

YOUR ITINERARYday 1, depart usa/canada. Board your overnight flight to Prague, Czech Republic.

day 2, arrive in prague, czech republic. Arrive in Prague and check-in to your hotel. The balance of the day is free to start exploring this beautiful city.

day 3, prague. your morning sightseeing tour takes you to Prague’s historic city center, recognized as a uNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a panoramic tour of the city before visiting the 1,000-year-old Prague Castle. Afterwards, walk over Charles Bridge to the Old Town Square. This evening, an optional “Folklore Dinner Show” provides an opportunity to learn about Czech music, dance and cultural traditions. (B)

day 4, prague. Spend the day at your leisure or take an optional excursion to Terezin, the infamous WWII concentration camp that is now a memorial to those who perished. Or choose an optional excursion to Lobkowicz Palace. (B)

day 5, prague – regensburg, germanY – embarKation – vilshofen. Depart Prague this morning and stop in Regensburg for a guided walking tour of one of germany’s best preserved medieval cities, a uNESCO World Heritage Site. After lunch on your own, continue on to the

charming 1,200-year-old Bavarian town of Vilshofen and board your luxurious ship. Later this afternoon, join your fellow passengers at a private “Oktoberfest” celebration in Vilshofen, with traditional beers and Bavarian folk music and dancing. Later, enjoy a festive Welcome Dinner aboard the ship. (B,D)

day 6, vilshofen – passau. This morning you are free to explore Vilshofen’s beautiful old town before cruising to Passau. This afternoon you will have a walking tour of this 2,000-year-old city, noted for its gothic and Italian Baroque architecture, cobblestone streets and St. Stephan’s Cathedral. (B,L,D)

day 7, linz, austria. The ship arrives this morning in Linz. Enjoy a walking tour of the second largest city in Austria. Later, you will have a choice of three different excursions. The first option is a visit to the Austrian Lake District, the scenic Salzkammergut region, a uNESCO World Heritage Site. The second option is an excursion to the Czech town of Cesky Krumlov, a wonderfully preserved medieval town nestled in the hills just over the Austrian-Czech border. The third choice is an excursion to Salzburg, Mozart’s birthplace, where you will take a walking tour of the historic center made famous by the “Sound of Music.” (B,L,D)


vineYard in Wachau valleY charles bridge, prague

THE ROMANTIC DANUBE

DATES & PRICES

Cat. AA+ not available aboard the AmaBella



Single Suppl. for Pre-Cruise Land Arrangements: $420 per person


AMADOLCE

cat. decK stateroom add'l


AMASERENA, AMASONATA, AMAPRIMA & AMABELLA



day 8, melK – Krems (dÜrnstein). Cruise through the narrow Strudengau this morning en route to Melk. A guided tour will take you through Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe’s largest and most famous monastic sites, home to religious relics and a library filled with medieval manuscripts. From here, continue cruising the beautiful Wachau Valley to Krems, where you will take a motor coach ride to Dürnstein. On your walking tour of this picturesque old town, you’ll see the magnificent blue façade of the local abbey church and the ruins of a castle where Richard the Lionheart was once imprisoned. Tonight, after dinner on board, enjoy a wine tasting at a winery in Krems. (B,L,D)

day 9, vienna. During your morning city tour of Vienna, you will see the famous Opera House, the Ringstrasse and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. The afternoon is free to stroll through the historic city center, a uNESCO World Heritage Site, or take an optional excursion to Schönbrunn Palace. This evening, you will have the opportunity to attend an optional Mozart and Strauss concert. The ship moors in Vienna overnight. (B,L,D)

day 10, bratislava, slovaKia. Enjoy a scenic morning cruise to Bratislava, where you will have a walking tour that includes the Old Town Hall, Mirbach Palace and St. Martin’s Cathedral. The remainder of the day is free to explore on your own. (B,L,D)

day 11, budapest, hungarY. This morning, your sightseeing tour takes you to the historic Buda Castle, which offers a splendid view of the river and the twin cities of Buda and Pest. your tour also features the Fisherman’s Bastion, the Royal Palace, St. Stephen’s Basilica and Heroes’ Square. After dinner, the ship will sail a special “Illuminations Cruise” past the glittering river front of Budapest. (B,L,D)

day 12, budapest – disembarKation. your cruise comes to an end as you prepare for your homeward flight. (B)

dep. usa start embarK ship cruise cruise &canada citY date name onlY pre ext.

2 Apr* Prague 6 Apr AmaPrima $2,699 $3,479 17 Apr Prague 21 Apr AmaDolce $3,099 $3,879 30 Apr Prague 4 May AmaPrima $3,299 $4,079 1 May Prague 5 May AmaDolce $3,299 $4,079 23 May Prague 27 May AmaSerena $3,399 $4,179 28 May Prague 1 Jun AmaPrima $3,399 $4,179 6 Jun Prague 10 Jun AmaSerena $3,299 $4,079 20 Jun Prague 24 Jun AmaSerena $3,299 $4,079 25 Jun Prague 29 Jun AmaPrima $3,299 $4,079 27 Jun‡ Prague 1 Jul AmaSonata $3,299 $4,079 11 Jul Prague 15 Jul AmaSonata $3,299 $4,079 23 Jul Prague 27 Jul AmaPrima $3,299 $4,079 25 Jul Prague 29 Jul AmaSonata $3,299 $4,079 1 Aug Prague 5 Aug AmaSerena $3,299 $4,079 8 Aug‡ Prague 12 Aug AmaSonata $3,299 $4,079 15 Aug Prague 19 Aug AmaSerena $3,399 $4,179 20 Aug Prague 24 Aug AmaPrima $3,399 $4,179 22 Aug Prague 26 Aug AmaSonata $3,499 $4,279 29 Aug Prague 2 Sep AmaSerena $3,599 $4,379 5 Sep Prague 9 Sep AmaSonata $3,599 $4,379 12 Sep Prague 16 Sep AmaSerena $3,599 $4,379 17 Sep Prague 21 Sep AmaPrima $3,599 $4,379 26 Sep Prague 30 Sep AmaSerena $3,599 $4,379 10 Oct Prague 14 Oct AmaSerena $3,299 $4,079 15 Oct Prague 19 Oct AmaPrima $3,199 $3,979 17 Oct Prague 21 Oct AmaSonata $3,199 $3,979 31 Oct Prague 4 Nov AmaSonata $2,899 $3,679 12 Nov* Prague 16 Nov AmaPrima $2,799 $3,579 14 Nov* Prague 18 Nov AmaSonata $2,799 $3,579 17 Nov* Prague 21 Nov AmaBella $2,799 $3,579 26 Dec« Prague 30 Dec AmaSonata $2,899 $3,679

* "In Celebration of Wine" Cruise‡ Jewish Heritage Cruise

«New year's cruiseVisit www.AmaWaterways.com for detailed itineraries.



UPGRADE PRICES

OPTIONAL POST-CRUISE NIGHTS AvAILABLE IN BUDAPEST

Ask for details.

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amaPrima docked in the medieval town of vilshofen, Germany

EuropE ItInErary


statue of johann strauss, vienna shoP for local handicrafts


day destination activities

1 Overnight flight to Hungary 2 Budapest EMBARKATION Welcome Dinner "Illuminations Cruise" 3 Budapest City tour 4 Bratislava Walking tour Vienna “Viennese Wine & Music” evening 5 Vienna City tour Optional Schönbrunn Palace excursion Optional evening Mozart and Strauss concert 6 Dürnstein Walking tour and wine tasting Melk Benedictine Abbey tour 7 Linz Linz walking tour Austrian Lake District tour OR Cesky Krumlov excursion OR Salzburg excursion 8 Passau Walking tour Vilshofen “Oktoberfest” 9 Vilshofen DISEMBARKATION Regensburg Walking tour Transfer to Munich 10 Munich City tour 11 Munich Neuschwanstein Castle 12 Munich Return flight home


Travel on the beautiful Danube through five European countries. Experience the sights and sounds that have long inspired musicians, poets and artists. Begin your cruise in Budapest, continuing on to Bratislava and Vienna, the romantic birthplace of the waltz. Cruise through the scenic wine-growing region of the Wachau Valley, visit the spectacular Benedictine Abbey in Melk, and explore charming medieval towns. Conclude your journey with a three night stay in Munich.

MELODIES OF ThE DANUBEEnjoy a fascinating 7-night cruisE from BudapEst to VilshofEn, thEn spEnd 3 nights in munich or praguE 12 DAyS ∙ TRAVEL TO BuDAPEST & RETuRN fROM MuNICH

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dürnstein, austria

INCLUDED FEATURES » 7 nights deluxe cruise accommodation in an outside stateroom - most staterooms offer french balconies or revolutionary twin balconies




» Complimentary Wi-fi access on board


» fine dining with all meals included during your cruise





» Transfer from the ship in Vilshofen, Germany to the hotel in Munich

» 3 nights hotel in Munich at the Le Méridien (or similar), including daily buffet breakfast






» All local taxes

YOUR ITINERARYday 1, dePart usa/canada. Board your overnight flight to Budapest, Hungary.

day 2, arrive in BudaPest, hunGary – emBarkation. Arrive in Budapest and board your luxurious river cruise ship. This evening, meet your fellow travelers at the Welcome Dinner. (D)

day 3, BudaPest. This morning, your sightseeing tour takes you to historic Buda Castle, where you will enjoy a splendid view of the twin cities of Buda and Pest. your tour also includes fisherman’s Bastion, the Royal Palace, St. Stephen’s Basilica, Heroes’ Square and more. The afternoon is free to explore on your own. (B,L,D)

day 4, Bratislava, slovakia – vienna, austria. Wake up this morning in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. Enjoy a walking tour of the city’s top sights, including the Old Town Hall, Mirbach Palace and St. Martin’s Cathedral. Later, you will have some free time before the ship cruises to Vienna, the music capital of the world. After dinner, experience a traditional “Viennese Wine and Music” evening in a rustic wine tavern outside the city, where you can enjoy a glass of newly pressed, locally grown wine and Austrian music and hospitality. (B,L,D)

day 5, vienna. Savor the Baroque elegance of romantic Vienna during your panoramic city tour, which will include the Opera House, the Ringstrasse and St. Stephen’s Cathedral.

The remainder of the day is at your leisure, perhaps to stroll along the boutique-lined Kärntnerstrasse, sample Vienna’s famous pastries or visit a museum. Or, if you prefer, join an optional excursion to Schönbrunn Palace. This evening, you will have an opportunity to attend an optional Mozart and Strauss concert. (B,L,D)

day 6, dürnstein – melk. We arrive in Dürnstein this morning, where you will have a walking tour along the town’s cobblestone streets and see the magnificent blue tower of the local Stiftskirche (abbey church). Look for the castle ruins high on a hill where Richard the Lionheart was once held for ransom. Return to the ship and continue onwards to Melk via the gorgeous scenery of the Wachau Valley, a uNESCO World Heritage Site. After the ship arrives in Melk this afternoon, you will visit the spectacular Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe’s largest and most revered monasteries and a uNESCO World Heritage Site. you will see jewel-encrusted crosses containing religious relics, frescoes and richly embroidered vestments, as well as the abbey’s priceless collection of medieval manuscripts. (B,L,D)

day 7, linZ. The ship arrives this morning in Linz. Enjoy a walking tour of the second largest city in Austria. Later, you will have a choice of three different excursions. The first option is a visit to the Austrian Lake District, the scenic Salzkammergut region, a uNESCO World Heritage Site. The second option is an excursion to the Czech town of


neuschwanstein castle, Bavaria

MELODIES OF ThE DANUBE

DATES & PRICES

Cat. AA+ not available aboard the AmaBella



Single Suppl. for Post-Cruise Land Arrangements: $420 per person


AMADOLCE

cat. deck stateroom add'l

D Piano Window $299 C Violin & Cello french Balcony $799 B Violin & Cello french Balcony $999 A Violin french Balcony $1,099 A+ Violin french Balcony $2,099 S Violin french Balcony $2,299

AMASERENA, AMASONATA, AMAPRIMA & AMABELLA


D Piano Window $299 C Violin & Cello french Balcony $799 BB Cello french/Outside Balcony $1,299 BA Violin french/Outside Balcony $1,499 AB Cello french/Outside Balcony $1,699 AA Violin french/Outside Balcony $1,899 AA+ Violin french/Outside Balcony $2,499 SS Violin french/Outside Balcony $2,999

Cesky Krumlov, a wonderfully preserved medieval town nestled in the hills just over the Austrian-Czech border. The third choice is an excursion to Salzburg, Mozart’s birthplace, where you will take a walking tour of the historic center made famous by the “Sound of Music.” (B,L,D)

day 8, Passau, Germany – vilshofen. Early this morning, cruise through upper Austria to Passau in Germany, where the rivers Inn and Ilz join the Danube. Enjoy a walking tour of this 2,000-year-old city, noted for its Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture, cobblestone streets and St. Stephan’s Cathedral. This afternoon, the ship cruises to the medieval town of Vilshofen, where you will enjoy a festive “Oktoberfest” celebration with local food, beer and Bavarian folk music and dancing. (B,L,D)

day 9, vilshofen – disemBarkation – reGensBurG – munich. This morning, disembark in Vilshofen and depart for Munich. Stop in Regensburg for a walking tour of one of Germany’s best preserved medieval cities. you will have some free time afterwards to explore Regensburg’s Old Town, a uNESCO World Heritage Site, before continuing your transfer to Munich. Enjoy the scenic countryside en route to your hotel in Germany’s third-largest city. With a history that dates back to the Middle Ages, Munich is an important industrial, educational and cultural center, renowned for its breweries, beer gardens and boisterous Oktoberfest celebrations. (B)

day 10, munich. This morning, enjoy a panoramic tour of Munich followed by a walking tour of the Old Town. you will see such iconic sights as the famous Glockenspiel at Munich’s New Town Hall and the frauenkirche, the “Cathedral of Our Lady.” The afternoon is free for you to explore Munich on your own. (B)

day 11, munich. Today, you will visit the stunning Neuschwanstein Castle, inspiration for Walt Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Castle. This postcard perfect castle, set amidst the Bavarian Alps, was built in the 19th century by “Mad” King Ludwig II of Bavaria as an elaborate homage to composer Richard Wagner. After a tour of the castle, arrive in füssen, where you will have free time for lunch on your own before returning to Munich. (B)

day 12, dePart munich. Bid farewell to Munich and prepare for your homeward flight. (B)

deP. usa start emBark shiP cruise cruise &canada city date name only Post ext.

29 Mar Budapest 30 Mar AmaPrima $2,599 $3,499 13 Apr Budapest 14 Apr AmaDolce $2,899 $3,799 26 Apr Budapest 27 Apr AmaPrima $3,199 $4,099 27 Apr Budapest 28 Apr AmaDolce $3,199 $4,099 19 May Budapest 20 May AmaSerena $3,399 $4,299 24 May Budapest 25 May AmaPrima $3,399 $4,299 2 Jun Budapest 3 Jun AmaSerena $3,399 $4,299 16 Jun Budapest 17 Jun AmaSerena $3,299 $4,199 21 Jun Budapest 22 Jun AmaPrima $3,299 $4,199 23 Jun Budapest 24 Jun AmaSonata $3,299 $4,199 7 Jul Budapest 8 Jul AmaSonata $3,299 $4,199 19 Jul Budapest 20 Jul AmaPrima $3,299 $4,199 21 Jul Budapest 22 Jul AmaSonata $3,299 $4,199 28 Jul Budapest 29 Jul AmaSerena $3,299 $4,199 4 Aug Budapest 5 Aug AmaSonata $3,299 $4,199 11 Aug Budapest 12 Aug AmaSerena $3,299 $4,199 16 Aug Budapest 17 Aug AmaPrima $3,399 $4,299 18 Aug Budapest 19 Aug AmaSonata $3,399 $4,299 25 Aug Budapest 26 Aug AmaSerena $3,499 $4,399 1 Sep Budapest 2 Sep AmaSonata $3,599 $4,499 8 Sep Budapest 9 Sep AmaSerena $3,599 $4,499 13 Sep Budapest 14 Sep AmaPrima $3,599 $4,499 22 Sep Budapest 23 Sep AmaSerena $3,599 $4,499 6 Oct Budapest 7 Oct AmaSerena $3,499 $4,399 11 Oct Budapest 12 Oct AmaPrima $3,399 $4,299 13 Oct Budapest 14 Oct AmaSonata $3,299 $4,199 27 Oct♥ Budapest 28 Oct AmaSonata $3,099 $3,999 8 Nov* Budapest 9 Nov AmaPrima $2,799 $3,699 10 Nov* Budapest 11 Nov AmaSonata $2,799 $3,699 13 Nov* Budapest 14 Nov AmaBella $2,799 $3,699 22 Dec Budapest 23 Dec AmaSonata $2,899 $3,799 25 Dec« Budapest 26 Dec AmaBella $2,899 $3,799

♥A portion of the proceeds from this cruise will be donated to fund breast cancer research and prevention

* "In Celebration of Wine" Cruise

«New year's CruiseVisit www.AmaWaterways.com for detailed itineraries.



UPGRADE PRICES

prague optionAs an alternative to three nights in Munich, you may opt to spend three nights in culturally rich Prague at the InterContinental or Hilton Old Town (or similar).

A morning sightseeing tour includes the historic city center, the 1,000 year-old Prague Castle

and Charles Bridge.

(See pages 44-47/The Romantic Danube.)

OPTIONAL PRE-CRUISE NIGhTS AvAILABLE IN BUDAPEST

Ask for details.

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DaY Destination activities

1 Overnight flight to Czech Rep. 2 Prague Hotel check-in 3 Prague City tour Optional “Folklore Dinner Show” 4 Prague Optional Terezin excursion OR optional Lobkowicz Palace excursion 5 Prague Transfer to Karlovy Vary Karlovy Vary Free time Nuremberg EMBARKATION Welcome Dinner 6 Nuremberg City tour Cruise Main-Danube Canal 7 Regensburg Walking tour 8 Passau Walking tour and scenic cruise OR optional Salzburg excursion Linz Free evening 9 Melk Benedictine Abbey tour Cruise Wachau Valley Vienna Optional evening Mozart and Strauss concert10 Vienna City tour Optional Schönbrunn Palace 11 Budapest City tour “Illuminations Cruise” 12 Budapest DISEMBARKATION


Start your voyage with a visit to historic Prague, “the city of a hundred spires.” Celebrate the beauty and history of the Danube, one of Europe’s most fabled rivers, as you cruise from Nuremberg through the Main-Danube Canal across the Continental Divide. Visit centuries-old towns and marvel at the beautiful vistas slowly gliding past. Enter Austria and cruise through the lush Wachau wine region, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Conclude your European river cruise vacation with visits to two grand capitals, Vienna and Budapest.

THE LEGEnDARY DAnUBESpend 3 nightS in prague, then enjoy a faScinating 7-night cruiSe from nuremberg to budapeSt 12 DAyS ∙ TRAVEL TO PRAgUE AND RETURN FROM BUDAPEST

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InCLUDED FEATURES » 3 nights hotel in Prague at the InterContinental or Hilton Old Town (or similar), including daily buffet breakfast

» Transfer from the hotel in Prague to the ship in Nuremberg









» Unlimited red and white wines from Europe’s great wine regions, beer and soft drinks with every lunch and dinner on board








» All local taxes

YOUR ITInERARYDay 1, Depart usa/canaDa. Board your overnight flight to Prague, Czech Republic.

Day 2, arrive in prague, czech republic. Arrive in Prague and transfer to your hotel. The balance of the day is free to start exploring this beautiful city.

Day 3, prague. your morning sightseeing tour reveals why Prague is considered one of Europe’s most attractive cities, with a historic city center that is a recognized UNESCO World Heritage Site. you will take a panoramic tour of the city before arriving at the 1,000-year-old Prague Castle for a visit. Afterwards, walk over the romantic Charles Bridge to the Old Market Square and see the Church of Tyn and the famous Astronomical Clock. This evening, an optional “Folklore Dinner Show” provides an opportunity to learn about Czech music, dance and cultural traditions. (B)

Day 4, prague. Spend a day at your leisure or participate in an optional excursion to Terezin, the infamous WWII concentration camp that is now a memorial to those who perished. Alternatively, take an optional excursion to Lobkowicz Palace. (B)

Day 5, prague – karlovY varY – eMbarkation – nureMberg, gerManY. Depart from Prague after breakfast via motor coach and enjoy a stop in Karlovy Vary, better

known by its german name of Carlsbad, a town famous for its Bohemian spas. After lunch, drive through the pastoral countryside to Nuremberg and board your ship. Tonight, meet your fellow travelers at the Welcome Dinner. The ship will moor overnight in Nuremberg. (B,D)

Day 6, nureMberg – continental DiviDe. you have two city tour options today. Enjoy a guided morning tour of this historic city with its fabulous gothic churches and see the medieval ramparts that surround the city as well as the Imperial Castle. you may also choose a “World War II tour” which takes you to the Justice Palace where the War Crimes Tribunal sat in 1946 (when available), and other important wartime sights. Later, the ship cruises to Regensburg. (B,L,D)

Day 7, regensburg. This morning’s scenic cruising brings you into the final stretch of the Main-Danube Canal en route to Regensburg, one of germany’s best preserved medieval cities. A guided walking tour will show you the city’s architectural highlights, including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Praetoria, gates to an ancient Roman fort built in 179 A.D. (B,L,D)

Day 8, passau – linz, austria. After breakfast, arrive in picturesque Passau, where the Inn and Ilz rivers flow into the Danube. you have your choice of two tours today, a walking

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THE LEGEnDARY DAnUBE

DATES & PRICES


Single Suppl. for Cruise: 50% of twin price; A+ and Suites 100% of twin price



AMALYRA & AMADOLCE

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tour of Passau, or an optional excursion to Salzburg. Passau is a 2,000-year-old city noted for its gothic and Italian Baroque architecture. Walk the cobblestone streets of the Old Town past the old city fortifications and St. Stephan’s Cathedral. If you choose the optional Salzburg excursion, you will have a walking tour of the historic center, famous as the setting for the “Sound of Music” and as the birthplace of Mozart. Enjoy free time on your own before returning to the ship, now docked in Linz. After dinner, you may wish to take a walk through this delightful town, Austria’s third largest city and a major river port. (B,L,D)

Day 9, Melk – vienna. Early this morning, we cruise through the scenic and romantic Wachau Valley en route to Melk. your guided tour takes you to Melk’s magnificent 900-year-old Benedictine Abbey, one of the world’s most famous monastic sites, located on a rocky outcropping overlooking the Danube. Return to the ship for lunch before cruising on through the Wachau region. Arrive in Vienna after dinner and explore the magnificent Austrian capital on your own, or enjoy an optional evening Mozart and Strauss concert. (B,L,D)

Day 10, vienna. Savor Vienna’s Baroque elegance on a guided city tour that includes the world famous Opera House, the Ringstrasse, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and more. The tour is

followed by free time in the city center to shop for souvenirs or sample some of Vienna’s famous pastries. Alternatively, join an optional excursion to the imperial Schönbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the Habsburg emperors and a fine example of Baroque architecture. Tonight, the ship continues down the Danube towards Hungary. (B,L,D)

Day 11, buDapest, hungarY. This morning, a sightseeing tour takes you to historic Buda Castle, where you can enjoy a splendid view of the twin cities of Buda and Pest. your tour also features the city’s most famous sights, such as Fisherman’s Bastion, the Royal Palace, St. Stephen’s Basilica, Heroes’ Square and more. After dinner, the ship will sail a special “Illuminations Cruise” past the city’s glittering riverfront. (B,L,D)

Day 12, buDapest – DiseMbarkation. Bid farewell to Budapest as you prepare for your homeward flight. (B)

Dep. usa start eMbark ship cruise cruise &canaDa citY Date naMe onlY pre ext.

3 Apr Prague 7 Apr AmaDolce $2,699 $3,479 29 May Prague 2 Jun AmaDolce $3,399 $4,179 12 Jun Prague 16 Jun AmaDolce $3,299 $4,079 26 Jun Prague 30 Jun AmaDolce $3,299 $4,079 3 Jul Prague 7 Jul AmaLyra $3,299 $4,079 10 Jul Prague 14 Jul AmaDolce $3,299 $4,079 7 Aug Prague 11 Aug AmaDolce $3,299 $4,079 4 Sep Prague 8 Sep AmaDolce $3,599 $4,379 11 Sep Prague 15 Sep AmaLyra $3,599 $4,379 18 Sep Prague 22 Sep AmaDolce $3,599 $4,379 2 Oct Prague 6 Oct AmaDolce $3,499 $4,279 9 Oct Prague 13 Oct AmaLyra $3,399 $4,179 16 Oct Prague 20 Oct AmaDolce $3,199 $3,979 30 Oct Prague 3 Nov AmaDolce $2,899 $3,679 6 Nov Prague 10 Nov AmaLyra $2,799 $3,579



OPTIOnAL POST-CRUISE nIGHTS AvAILABLE In BUDAPEST

Ask for details.

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asTronomical clock, prague regional favoriTes in germany


Day DesTinaTion acTiviTies

1 Overnight flight to Hungary 2 Budapest Hotel check-in 3 Budapest City tour 4 Budapest Free time OR optional Puszta excursion EMBARKATION Welcome Dinner "Illuminations Cruise" 5 Bratislava Walking tour 6 Vienna City tour Optional Schönbrunn Palace Optional evening Mozart and Strauss concert 7 Dürnstein Walking tour Cruising the Wachau Valley Melk Benedictine Abbey tour 8 Linz Optional Salzburg excursion Passau OR scenic cruise and walking tour 9 Regensburg Walking tour10 Nuremberg City tour 11 Nuremberg DISEMBARKATION Karlovy Vary Free time Prague Hotel check-in 12 Prague City tour Optional "Folklore Dinner Show"13 Prague Free time OR optional Terezin excursion OR optional Lobkowicz Palace 14 Prague Return flight home


Discover a wealth of art, history and cultural treasures as you explore some of Europe’s most renowned destinations. From Budapest, a haven for musicians, writers and artists, cruise to Bratislava, Vienna, Passau and Regensburg. Along the way, visit magnificent cathedrals and Baroque abbeys, explore the stunningly beautiful Wachau Valley, and traverse Europe’s Continental Divide via the Main-Danube Canal, a masterpiece of modern engineering.

bLUE DANUbE DIScOvERYSpend 2 nightS in BudapeSt, enjoy an unforgettaBle 7-night cruiSe to nuremBerg, then explore prague for 3 nightS 14 DAyS ∙ TRAVEL TO BuDAPEST AND RETuRN FROM PRAguE

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melk abbey, ausTria

INcLUDED FEATURES » 2 nights hotel in Budapest at the Sofitel Chain Bridge (or similar), including daily buffet breakfast

» Transfer from the hotel to the ship in Budapest












» Transfer from ship to hotel in Prague

» 3 nights hotel in Prague at the InterContinental or Hilton Old Town (or similar), including daily buffet breakfast






» All local taxes

YOUR ITINERARYDay 1, DeparT usa/canaDa. Board your overnight flight to Budapest, Hungary.

Day 2, arrive in buDapesT, Hungary. Arrive in Budapest and transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free to relax or to begin exploring this beautiful city.

Day 3, buDapesT. your morning excursion includes sightseeing in Buda and Pest. From historic Buda Castle, enjoy a spectacular view of the twin cities of Buda and Pest spread over both banks of the river. your tour also features the Fisherman’s Bastion, the Royal Palace, St. Stephen’s Basilica, the massive Heroes’ Square and more. (B)

Day 4, buDapesT – embarkaTion. After checking out of your hotel in Budapest, you will have your choice of a free morning to explore more of Budapest on your own or join an optional excursion to Puszta, the vast Hungarian plane. This excursion includes a traditional lunch and a horse riding demonstration by Hungarian cowboys. Tonight, meet your fellow travelers at the Welcome Dinner as the ship cruises to Bratislava. (B,D)

Day 5, braTislava, slovakia – vienna, ausTria. This afternoon, arrive in Bratislava, capital of Slovakia. Enjoy a walking tour of the city’s major sites, including the Old

Town Hall, Mirbach Palace and gothic St. Martin’s Cathedral. Spend your evening in Bratislava before the ship cruises to magnificent Vienna later tonight. (B,L,D)

Day 6, vienna, ausTria. A panoramic tour of Vienna guides you past the majestic Opera House, the Ringstrasse and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. The afternoon is free to stroll along the Kärtnerstrasse or sample some of Vienna’s famous pastries in the historic city center, a uNESCO World Heritage Site. Join an optional excursion this afternoon to Schönbrunn Palace and gardens, a glorious example of Baroque architecture. Tonight, you may attend an optional Mozart and Strauss concert. (B,L,D)

Day 7, DÜrnsTein – melk. After reaching the Wachau Valley early this morning, take a walking tour of Dürnstein, part of a region designated as a uNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the prettiest towns along the Danube. Stroll along cobblestone streets past centuries-old houses and wine taverns, marvel at the magnificent blue tower of the town’s Baroque Stiftskirche (abbey church), and see the ruins of the castle where King Richard the Lionheart of England was once held for ransom. Relax on board during a scenic cruise through the beautiful Wachau Valley. your ship arrives late this afternoon in Melk, one of Europe’s most renowned spiritual

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bLUE DANUbE DIScOvERY

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Single Suppl. for Pre- and Post-Cruise Land Arrangements: $700 per person


AMALYRA & AMADOLcE

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and cultural heritage sites, where you will tour its spectacular Benedictine Abbey. Afterwards, enjoy free time to explore the charming town of Melk on your own. (B,L,D)

Day 8, linZ – passau, germany. Arrive in Linz this morning. Remain on board admiring the landscape on a scenic cruise through upper Austria to Passau, a 2,000-year-old city noted for its gothic and Baroque architecture. you will have a walking tour of Passau’s Old Town, pass the old city fortifications and St. Stephan’s Cathedral. As an alternative, join an optional excursion from Linz to Salzburg, where you may enjoy a walking tour of the historic center, the setting for the “Sound of Music” and Mozart’s birthplace. The ship cruises overnight. (B,L,D)

Day 9, regensburg. This afternoon, the ship arrives in Regensburg, one of germany’s best preserved medieval cities and a uNESCO World Heritage Site. you will have a guided walking tour of the city’s architectural highlights, including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Praetoria, gates to an ancient Roman fort built in 179 A.D. (B,L,D)

Day 10, nuremberg. Enjoy a scenic morning cruise as the ship crosses the Continental Divide via the Main-Danube Canal and leisurely cruises through the beautiful Altmühl Valley. This afternoon, you have a choice of two tours in Nuremberg. “Medieval Nuremberg” will give you a fascinating overview of this former unofficial capital of the Holy Roman Empire, an ancient city historians consider the epicenter of the german Renaissance. you will see the 900-year-old ramparts, towers and city walls of the Imperial Castle that surround the historic city center, as well as the house where artist Albrecht Dürer once resided. Another sightseeing option is the “World War II tour” that focuses on Nuremberg during the time of the Third

Reich. you will visit the Zeppelin Field where Hitler once held Nazi rallies and the Justice Palace courtroom where the War Crimes Tribunal sat in 1946 (when available). The ship moors in Nuremberg overnight. (B,L,D)

Day 11, nuremberg – DisembarkaTion – karlovy vary, cZecH republic – prague. Depart the ship after breakfast and drive through the pastoral countryside to Karlovy Vary, better known by its german name of Carlsbad. you will have free time to explore this beautiful Bohemian spa town and have lunch on your own before continuing to Prague and checking into your hotel. (B)

Day 12, prague. your morning’s sightseeing tour reveals why Prague is considered one of Europe’s most attractive cities, with a historic city center that’s recognized as a uNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the 1,000 year-old Prague Castle and St. Vitus before walking over the romantic Charles Bridge to the Old Market Square. The rest of the day is at your leisure, perhaps to visit Wenceslas Square or enjoy yourself in one of the city’s many charming cafés. This evening, an optional “Folklore Dinner Show” provides an opportunity to learn about Czech music, dance and traditions. (B)

Day 13, prague. Spend a day at your leisure, perhaps to stroll through a museum or gallery, wander along the banks of the Vltava River, relax at an outdoor café, or shop for local handicrafts. Or if you prefer, choose to participate in an optional excursion to Terezin, the infamous WWII concentration camp that is now a memorial to those who perished. An optional excursion to Lobkowicz Palace is also available. (B)

Day 14, DeparT prague. Bid farewell to Prague and prepare for your homeward flight. (B)

Dep. usa sTarT embark sHip cruise cruise &canaDa ciTy DaTe name only pre/posT exT.

28 Mar Budapest 31 Mar AmaDolce $2,599 $3,879 9 May Budapest 12 May AmaDolce $3,399 $4,679 6 Jun Budapest 9 Jun AmaDolce $3,399 $4,679 13 Jun Budapest 16 Jun AmaLyra $3,299 $4,579 20 Jun Budapest 23 Jun AmaDolce $3,299 $4,579 4 Jul Budapest 7 Jul AmaDolce $3,299 $4,579 18 Jul Budapest 21 Jul AmaDolce $3,299 $4,579 15 Aug Budapest 18 Aug AmaDolce $3,399 $4,679 5 Sep Budapest 8 Sep AmaLyra $3,599 $4,879 12 Sep Budapest 15 Sep AmaDolce $3,599 $4,879 19 Sep❖ Budapest 22 Sep AmaLyra $3,599 $4,879 26 Sep Budapest 29 Sep AmaDolce $3,599 $4,879 10 Oct Budapest 13 Oct AmaDolce $3,399 $4,679 17 Oct Budapest 20 Oct AmaLyra $3,199 $4,479 24 Oct Budapest 27 Oct AmaDolce $3,099 $4,379 7 Nov Budapest 10 Nov AmaDolce $2,799 $4,079

❖Jazz Cruise; visit www.AmaWaterways.com for detailed itineraries.



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unique loCallY-made handiCRafts CRuise thRough the iRon gates


daY destination aCtiVities

1 Overnight flight to Austria 2 Vienna Hotel check-in 3 Vienna City tour 4 Budapest City tour EMBARKATION Welcome Dinner "Illuminations Cruise" 5 Mohács Pécs excursion Villány Wine tasting 6 Vukovar “Yugoslav Civil War” tour Ilok OR Croatian wine tasting Novi Sad Walking tour 7 Belgrade City tour OR “Tito's Memorial” tour 8 Iron Gates Full day cruising 9 Vidin Belogradchik excursion and Baba Vida Fortress 10 Giurgiu Bucharest excursion 11 Rousse DISEMBARKATION Veliko Tarnovo City tour with lunch Plovdiv Walking tour 12 Plovdiv Transfer to Istanbul1 3 Istanbul City tour Optional “Turkish Delight” tour 14 Istanbul Tour Topkapi Palace Optional Bosphorus cruise 15 Istanbul Return flight home

Option to fly from Bucharest to Istanbul is available for $1,499 per person (based on double occupancy) or $2,059 single occupancy.

11 Rousse DISEMBARKATION Transfer to Bucharest Flight to Istanbul Istanbul Transfer to hotel 12 Istanbul City tour 13 Istanbul Free day Optional “Turkish Delight” tour 14 Istanbul Tour Topkapi Palace Optional Bosphorus cruise 15 Istanbul Return flight home


bLAck SEA vOYAGESTART WITH 2 NIGHTS IN VIENNA, THEN TAKE A 7-NIGHT CRUISE FROM BUDAPEST TO ROUSSE, STAY 1 NIGHT IN BULGARIA AND END WITH 3 NIGHTS IN ISTANBUL 15 DAYS ∙ TRAVEl TO VIENNA AND RETuRN FROM ISTANBul OR REVERSE

Begin your vacation in Vienna (or in Budapest), one of the world’s most celebrated cities, renowned for its music, architecture and dance. Transfer to Budapest and embark upon your Danube river cruise. Traverse the dramatic narrow gorge known as the Iron Gates, then cruise along the Romanian-Bulgarian border. Visit Vidin, Belogradchik and Bucharest, the capital and largest city in Romania. Disembark and continue by land to Veliko Tarnovo, the ancient capital of Bulgaria, before arriving in Plovdiv. Conclude your journey in Istanbul, a truly exotic and fascinating cultural crossroads.

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INcLUDED FEATURES » 2 nights hotel in Vienna at the InterContinental Vienna (or similar), including daily buffet breakfast

» Transfer from the hotel in Vienna to the ship in Budapest



» limited Edition Tours









» Fully escorted motor coach tour from the ship in Rousse, Bulgaria to Istanbul

» 1 night hotel in Plovdiv at the Dedeman Trimontium Princess Hotel (or similar), including buffet breakfast and dinner at a local restaurant

» 3 nights hotel in Istanbul at the InterContinental Ceylon (or similar), including daily buffet breakfast





» Transfers between hotel and ship are included with the purchase of cruise and land package; airport transfers are included with the purchase of airfare from AMAWATERWAYS

» All local taxes

YOUR ITINERARYday 1, dePaRt usa/Canada. Board your overnight flight to Vienna, Austria.

day 2, aRRiVe in Vienna, austRia. Arrive in Vienna and transfer to your hotel. The balance of the day is at your leisure to explore this culturally rich city.

day 3, Vienna. Your morning city tour takes you around the Burgring, the circular road around Vienna’s historic center. You will also take a walking tour through Vienna’s charming old town, a uNESCO World Heritage Site that includes the Vienna Opera House, the Ringstrasse and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. The afternoon is free to explore on your own or to join an optional excursion to Schönbrunn Palace, former summer residence of the Habsburg emperors and an impressive example of Baroque architecture. Tonight, explore the vibrant Austrian capital on your own or attend an optional Mozart and Strauss concert. (B)

day 4, Vienna – budaPest, hungaRY – embaRKation. After checking out of your hotel in Vienna, you will travel to Budapest, Hungary where you will have free time for lunch followed by a sightseeing tour of Buda and Pest. From the historic Buda Castle, enjoy a splendid view of the twin cities spread over both sides of the Danube. Afterwards, embark

upon your river cruise ship, docked right in the city center. This evening, meet your fellow travelers at the Welcome Dinner as the ship cruises past Budapest’s illuminated riverfront. (B,D)

day 5, mohÁCs – PÉCs – VillÁnY. Arrive in Mohács around breakfast time and depart for your excursion to Pécs, the 2010 European union Cultural Capital. Founded more than 2,000 years ago by the Romans, Pécs was an important cultural base during many centuries of Ottoman rule. You will see St. Peter’s Basilica, the city’s main Catholic cathedral, as well as the restored Synagogue, before returning to the ship in Mohács. After lunch, enjoy a wine-tasting excursion to sample aromatic, spicy wines from the vineyards of Villány. (B,l,D)

day 6, VuKoVaR, CRoatia – noVi sad, seRbia. This morning, enjoy a “Yugoslav Civil War” tour of Vukovar that will show you the Ovcara Memorial, the monumental cross that serves as a memorial to those who lost their lives during Croatia’s struggle for independence. You may also choose to take a wine tasting excursion to Ilok instead. Enjoy lunch on board as you cruise to Novi Sad, Serbia, one of Europe’s greatest historical treasures. On your afternoon walking tour of the city, you will see the Petrovaradin fortress, a mighty

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Single Suppl. for Cruise: 50% of twin price; AA+ and Suites 100% of twin price



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stronghold no enemy has ever breached, now home to a hotel, museum and artists’ studios. Guests will also see the Old Town District and Danube Park. (B,l,D)

day 7, belgRade. Wake up in Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, and enjoy a panoramic tour of the city, that includes the Kalemegdan Fortress and the Serbian Orthodox Temple of St. Sava. As an alternative, take the “Tito’s Memorial” tour, which includes a visit to the House of Flowers where the tomb of revolutionary Josip Broz Tito is located. You will also see some of the many gifts Tito received during his presidency. After your tour, enjoy free time in the city center to stroll along Prince Michael Street, the city’s main shopping area. (B,l,D)

day 8, CRuising thRough the iRon gates. Today, take a full day of cruising through one of Europe’s most awe-inspiring natural wonders, the Iron Gates. Here the Danube narrows as it winds through a series of magnificent gorges between Serbia and Romania. The banks of the river along this natural border are lined with sheer-faced rocks that stretch high overhead, a sight that will be an unforgettable highlight of your Black Sea adventure. (B,l,D)

day 9, Vidin. Your time in Vidin begins with a visit to Belogradchik, a beautifully restored castle dating back to the Dark Ages, located in a stunning landscape of unusual rock formations. Continue on to the Baba Vida Fortress, the only entirely preserved medieval castle in the country. Standing guard over the Danube at the Bulgarian frontier town of Vidin, this massive medieval castle has thick walls and four imposing towers, a stark contrast to the peaceful park that surrounds it. Inside, you’ll be treated to a fascinating historical re-enactment. The ship departs early afternoon. (B,l,D)

day 10, giuRgiu – buChaRest, Romania – Rousse, bulgaRia. Enjoy a full day excursion to Bucharest, the “Paris of the East.” Begin your day with a city tour that features a visit to the Open Air Museum, dedicated to preserving the traditional architecture of rural Romania. After lunch, guests will have a choice between free time in the newly renovated lipscani district, the historical city center of Bucharest, or a guided tour of the Palace of the Parliament. Return to the ship afterward and enjoy a free evening. (B,l,D)

day 11, Rousse – disembaRKation – VeliKo taRnoVo – PloVdiV. Disembark the ship in Rousse and continue your tour by motor coach. Your first stop is in the ancient capital of Bulgaria, Veliko Tarnovo, where you will see a traditional market known as Samovodska Charshia. Afterwards, enjoy a tasty Bulgarian lunch before continuing on to Plovdiv. This evening, take a walking tour to see traces of ancient Roman ruins found throughout Plovdiv’s Old Town area, followed by dinner at a local restaurant. (B,l,D)

day 12, PloVdiV – istanbul, tuRKeY. After breakfast you will stop in Edirne en route to Istanbul. Afterwards, continue on for the grand three-night conclusion of your Black Sea Voyage. The rest of the evening is free to explore this cultural crossroads on your own. (B)

day 13, istanbul. A comprehensive city tour will take you through Istanbul’s Old City, with its numerous Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman monuments. Admire the mighty defensive walls, the Roman aqueduct and the hippodrome. See the Galata Tower and visit the beautiful and historic Blue Mosque, so named for the blue tiles adorning its interior. This afternoon is free to explore the town on your own or join the optional “Turkish Delight” tour, an in-depth look at some of Istanbul’s most unique sights. (B)

day 14, istanbul. On your last day in Istanbul your guided sightseeing tour will take you to the spectacular Ottoman Sultans’ Grand Palace of Topkapi, home to every Sultan from the 15th-19th centuries. During your tour, admire the private chambers of the Sultans, the Harem (women’s quarters) and the Imperial Treasury’s vast collection, including the jewel-encrusted Topkapi Dagger and the stunning 86 carat Spoonmaker’s Diamond. This afternoon, enjoy an optional Bosphorus cruise to Istanbul’s chic, trendy neighborhood of Ortaköy, or spend the remainder of the day shopping for souvenirs or relaxing at a tea house or café. (B)

day 15, istanbul. Bid farewell to Istanbul as you prepare for your homeward flight. (B)

deP. usa staRt embaRK shiP CRuise CRuise &Canada CitY date name onlY PRe/Post ext.

10 Apr Vienna 13 Apr AmaPrima $2,799 $4,299 15 Apr Istanbul 20 Apr AmaPrima $2,999 $4,499 8 May Vienna 11 May AmaPrima $3,399 $4,899 13 May Istanbul 18 May AmaPrima $3,399 $4,899 5 Jun Vienna 8 Jun AmaPrima $3,399 $4,899 10 Jun Istanbul 15 Jun AmaPrima $3,299 $4,799 3 Jul Vienna 6 Jul AmaPrima $3,299 $4,799 8 Jul Istanbul 13 Jul AmaPrima $3,299 $4,799 31 Jul Vienna 3 Aug AmaPrima $3,299 $4,799 5 Aug Istanbul 10 Aug AmaPrima $3,299 $4,799 28 Aug Vienna 31 Aug AmaPrima $3,499 $4,999 2 Sep Istanbul 7 Sep AmaPrima $3,599 $5,099 25 Sep Vienna 28 Sep AmaPrima $3,599 $5,099 30 Sep Istanbul 5 Oct AmaPrima $3,599 $5,099 23 Oct Vienna 26 Oct AmaPrima $3,099 $4,599 28 Oct Istanbul 2 Nov AmaPrima $2,999 $4,499



budapest optionAs an alternative to two nights in Vienna, you may

opt to spend two nights in vibrant Budapest at the Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge (or similar).

Highlights of your complimentary city tour include Fisherman’s Bastion, the Royal Palace, St. Stephen’s

Basilica, the massive Heroes’ Square and more.

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cologne, germany

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charming french café heidelberg, germany'S oldeST univerSiTy ToWn


day deSTinaTion acTiviTieS

1 Overnight flight to the Netherlands 2 Amsterdam EMBARKATION Welcome Dinner 3 Amsterdam City tour and canal cruise 4 Cologne City tour and cathedral visit Koblenz Evening walking tour 5 Rhine Gorge Cruise past Rhine castles Rüdesheim Wine tasting OR Gondola Ride Siegfried’s Music Museum 6 Speyer Heidelberg excursion OR Speyer excursion 7 Strasbourg City tour 8 Breisach Riquewihr walking tour OR Breisach and Freiburg excursion 9 Basel DISEMBARKATION City tour Transfer to Lucerne 10 Lucerne Walking tour Optional tour to Swiss mountain (seasonal) 11 Lucerne Lake cruise Transfer to Zurich 12 Zurich City tour Optional excursion to Rhine Falls and Stein 13 Zurich Return flight home


Begin in the legendary city of Amsterdam, with its myriad canals and distinctive architecture. Visit the majestic Gothic cathedral in Cologne, the German university town of Heidelberg and medieval Strasbourg. Conclude your journey amidst Switzerland’s snow-capped vistas, with a scenic lake cruise and souvenir shopping in two cosmopolitan cities, Lucerne and Zurich.

ThE EnchAnTInG RhInEStart with a 7-night cruiSe from amSterdam to BaSel, followed By 2 nightS in lucerne and ending with 2 nightS in Zurich 13 DAyS ∙ TRAVEL TO AMSTERDAM & RETuRN FROM ZuRICH OR REVERSE

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cruiSe paST rhine caSTleS

IncLUDED FEATURES » 7 nights deluxe cruise accommodation in an outside stateroom - most staterooms offer French balconies or revolutionary twin balconies











» Transfer from the ship in Basel to hotel in Lucerne

» 2 nights hotel in Lucerne (or surrounding area) at the Radisson Blu (or similar), including daily buffet breakfast

» 2 nights hotel at the Zurich Hotel Continental (or similar), including daily buffet breakfast






» All local taxes

YOUR ITInERARYday 1, deparT uSa/canada. Board your overnight flight to Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

day 2, arrive in amSTerdam, The neTherlandS – embarKaTion. Arrive in Amsterdam and board your luxurious river cruise ship. Meet your fellow travelers tonight at the Welcome Dinner. (D)

day 3, amSTerdam. The famous canals of Amsterdam await discovery on your city tour. Begin with a scenic canal cruise and see the tall narrow homes lining the water, the Skinny Bridge, and the house where Anne Frank and her family lived in hiding during WWII. Later, enjoy a panoramic city tour including a photo stop at a Dutch windmill. you’ll have some free time to explore on your own before returning to the ship. This afternoon depart for Germany. (B,L,D)

day 4, cologne, germany – KoblenZ. your guided tour of Cologne this morning includes the Old Town, Cathedral Square and the city’s majestic Gothic cathedral. Afterwards, you’ll have free time to visit some of the local shops or have a coffee at a quaint café. Tonight, the ship cruises to Koblenz and moors overnight. (B,L,D)

day 5, rÜdeSheim. This morning, cruise through the picturesque Rhine Gorge, admiring its many castles and fortress ruins and the legendary Lorelei Rock. Arrive in the winemaking town of Rüdesheim where you will enjoy an afternoon wine tasting with a local vintner. Or, take a Gondola ride above the town to see the Niederwalddenkmal Statue. Later you’ll have free time to explore the Drosselgasse, the town’s most famous and charming street, a narrow passage lined with shops and taverns. This evening, visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum, home to a remarkable collection of old robotic and self-playing musical instruments. The ship sails overnight. (B,L,D)

day 6, Speyer – heidelberg. Speyer, one of Germany’s oldest cities, is known for its cathedral, numerous churches and the medieval Altpörtel (Old Gate). you may choose between a city tour of Speyer or a half-day excursion to the historic university town of Heidelberg, where you will visit the red-walled castle with its Great Vat (a 49,000-gallon wine cask) and enjoy beautiful views of the Neckar Valley and city below. This evening, the ship continues onward to Strasbourg, France. (B,L,D)

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"le peTiT france" diSTricT, STraSbourg

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DATES & PRIcESday 7, STraSbourg, france. Capital city of France’s Alsace region, Strasbourg is situated on the Rhine at the German border. After arriving this morning, enjoy a panoramic tour that will take you past the Orangery, the town’s oldest park, the European Parliament and the Place de la Republique. Afterwards, explore on foot with a walking tour of the lovely “La Petite France” neighborhood, where you will see the Gothic cathedral with its famous astronomical clock. The remainder of the day is yours to spend as you wish. The ship moors in Strasbourg overnight. (B,L,D)

day 8, breiSach, germany. you have two exciting excursions to choose from today. The first is a walking tour of Riquewihr, a picturesque town renowned for its historic architecture and for its Riesling wines. A second option is a walking tour of the beautiful town of Breisach and Freiburg, where you will visit the historical city center and Freiburg’s Münster, a Gothic cathedral constructed of red sandstone. Tonight, the ship cruises towards Switzerland. (B,L,D)

day 9, baSel, SWiTZerland – diSembarKaTion – lucerne. Disembark after breakfast for a city tour of cosmopolitan Basel. A longtime center for banking, commerce and trade, Basel’s glorious past is still evident in its medieval Town Hall and exquisite old homes. After free time for lunch on your own, depart for postcard-perfect lakeside city of Lucerne. you will visit the Lion Monument en route, a dramatic sculpture that honors the Swiss Guards who once protected the French kings. Arrive in Lucerne mid-afternoon and check into your hotel. (B)

day 10, lucerne. After breakfast, enjoy a walking tour of this medieval gem. you will see some of the city’s lovely

cobblestone streets, monuments, fountains, public squares, covered bridges and colorful frescoed buildings. The afternoon offers free time to shop for Swiss-made watches, knives and delicious chocolates. Or, if you prefer, join the optional tour and cable car ride to the top of a Swiss mountain with incredible views of the surrounding area (seasonal availability). (B)

day 11, lucerne – Zurich. Enjoy a free morning in Lucerne before checking out of your hotel, and then take a leisurely cruise across the tranquil waters of Lake Lucerne. In Vitznau, you will board a motor coach for a scenic drive through the countryside and into Zurich. Arrive at your hotel and spend the rest of the day at your leisure. (B)

day 12, Zurich. your morning walking tour of Switzerland’s largest city, Zurich, includes Grossmünster Abbey, St. Peter (which boasts the world’s largest church clock face), Old Town, Town Hall and Fraumünster Abbey. The afternoon and evening are free for you to explore the town on your own. Or, if you prefer, you may take an optional excursion to see the Rhine Falls, the largest waterfall in Europe, and also visit Stein am Rhine, a town with a well-preserved medieval center and buildings painted with beautiful frescoes. (B)

day 13, deparT Zurich. After breakfast, bid farewell to Switzerland and prepare for your return flight home. (B)

dep. uSa STarT embarK Ship cruiSe cruiSe &canada ciTy daTe name only pre/poST exT.

25 Mar Amsterdam 26 Mar AmaCello $2,499 $3,65929 Mar* Amsterdam 30 Mar AmaCerto $2,599 $3,759 1 Apr Zurich 6 Apr AmaCerto $2,699 $3,859 8 Apr Amsterdam 9 Apr AmaCello $2,799 $3,959 11 Apr Zurich 16 Apr AmaCello $2,899 $4,059 12 Apr Amsterdam 13 Apr AmaCerto $2,799 $3,959 15 Apr Zurich 20 Apr AmaCerto $2,999 $4,159 21 Apr Amsterdam 22 Apr AmaSerena $3,099 $4,259 24 Apr Zurich 29 Apr AmaSerena $3,199 $4,359 6 May Amsterdam 7 May AmaCello $3,299 $4,459 9 May Zurich 14 May AmaCello $3,399 $4,559 12 May Amsterdam 13 May AmaSonata $3,399 $4,559 15 May Zurich 20 May AmaSonata $3,399 $4,559 20 May Amsterdam 21 May AmaCello $3,399 $4,559 26 May Amsterdam 27 May AmaSonata $3,399 $4,559 29 May Zurich 3 Jun AmaSonata $3,399 $4,559 3 Jun Amsterdam 4 Jun AmaCello $3,399 $4,559 7 Jun Amsterdam 8 Jun AmaCerto $3,399 $4,559 10 Jun Zurich 15 Jun AmaCerto $3,299 $4,459 20 Jun Zurich 25 Jun AmaCello $3,299 $4,459 21 Jun Amsterdam 22 Jun AmaCerto $3,299 $4,459 24 Jun Zurich 29 Jun AmaCerto $3,299 $4,459 1 Jul Amsterdam 2 Jul AmaCello $3,299 $4,459 5 Jul Amsterdam 6 Jul AmaCerto $3,299 $4,459 8 Jul Zurich 13 Jul AmaCerto $3,299 $4,459 18 Jul Zurich 23 Jul AmaCello $3,299 $4,459 19 Jul Amsterdam 20 Jul AmaCerto $3,299 $4,459 22 Jul Zurich 27 Jul AmaCerto $3,299 $4,459 29 Jul Amsterdam 30 Jul AmaCello $3,299 $4,459 2 Aug Amsterdam 3 Aug AmaCerto $3,299 $4,459 5 Aug Zurich 10 Aug AmaCerto $3,299 $4,459 15 Aug Zurich 20 Aug AmaCello $3,399 $4,559 26 Aug Amsterdam 27 Aug AmaCello $3,499 $4,659 29 Aug Zurich 3 Sep AmaCello $3,599 $4,759 12 Sep Zurich 17 Sep AmaCello $3,599 $4,759 13 Sep Amsterdam 14 Sep AmaCerto $3,599 $4,759 16 Sep Zurich 21 Sep AmaCerto $3,599 $4,759 23 Sep Amsterdam 24 Sep AmaCello $3,599 $4,759 27 Sep Amsterdam 28 Sep AmaCerto $3,599 $4,759 30 Sep Zurich 5 Oct AmaCerto $3,599 $4,759 10 Oct Zurich 15 Oct AmaCello $3,299 $4,459 11 Oct Amsterdam 12 Oct AmaCerto $3,499 $4,659 14 Oct* Zurich 19 Oct AmaCerto $3,199 $4,359 21 Oct Amsterdam 22 Oct AmaCello $3,099 $4,259 24 Oct Zurich 29 Oct AmaCello $2,999 $4,159 25 Oct♥ Amsterdam 26 Oct AmaCerto $3,099 $4,259 28 Oct Zurich 2 Nov AmaCerto $2,999 $4,159 3 Nov‡ Amsterdam 4 Nov AmaSerena $2,899 $4,059 6 Nov* Zurich 11 Nov AmaSerena $2,799 $3,959 7 Nov Zurich 12 Nov AmaCello $2,799 $3,959 8 Nov Amsterdam 9 Nov AmaCerto $2,799 $3,959 11 Nov* Zurich 16 Nov AmaCerto $2,799 $3,959 17 Nov‡ Amsterdam 18 Nov AmaSerena $2,799 $3,959

* "In Celebration of Wine" Cruise‡ Jewish Heritage Cruise♥A portion of the proceeds from this cruise will be donated to fund breast cancer research and preventionVisit www.AmaWaterways.com for detailed itineraries.






AMAcello

caT. decK STaTeroom add'l

D Piano Window $299 C Violin & Cello French Balcony $799 B Violin & Cello French Balcony $999 A Violin French Balcony $1,099 S Violin French Balcony $2,299

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UPGRADE PRIcES

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reichsburg castle overlooking the mosel river

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old World artistrY burg pfalzgrafenstein, rhine river



1 Overnight flight to France 2 Paris Hotel check-in 3 Paris City tour Optional “Parisian Cabaret Dinner Show” 4 Paris Optional “Seine Cruise and Eiffel Tower” tour Optional “Montmartre and Illuminations” tour 5 Paris TGV high-speed train Luxembourg Walking tour EMBARKATION Welcome Dinner 6 Trier City tour Bernkastel Walking tour and wine tasting 7 Cochem Tour of Reichsburg Castle OR Koblenz walking tour Rhine Gorge Scenic cruising Rüdesheim Siegfried’s Music Museum 8 Mainz Walking tour OR Heidelberg excursion 9 Wertheim Walking tour 10 Würzburg Walking tour OR Residenz Palace tour Optional Rothenburg excursion Kitzingen Wine tasting 11 Bamberg Walking tour and smoked beer tasting 12 Nuremberg DISEMBARKATION City tour Nuremberg Transfer to Prague 13 Prague City tour Optional Folklore Dinner Show 14 Prague Return flight home


EUROPE'S RIvERS & cASTLESSpend 3 nightS in pariS, followed by an enchanting 7-night cruiSe from luxembourg to nuremberg, ending with 2 nightS in prague 14 DAyS ∙ TRAVEL TO PARIS & RETuRN FROM PRAGuE OR REVERSE

Begin your European vacation in Paris before taking a high-speed TGV train into Luxembourg. Visit Trier, the oldest city in Germany, and continue through the meandering Mosel River Valley, admiring its steep hillsides sheathed in endless vineyards. Visit the German villages of Bernkastel and Cochem and experience the dramatic scenery of the Rhine River Gorge. Along the Main River, stop at medieval towns seemingly untouched by time before cruising through the Main-Danube Canal to historic Nuremberg. Conclude your journey with two nights in beautiful Prague.

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the seine, inspiration for artists and poets

INcLUDED FEATURES » 3 nights hotel in Paris at the Pullman Montparnasse (or similar), including daily buffet breakfast

» Transfer from the hotel to the high-speed TGV train to Luxembourg, followed by transfer to ship












» Transfer from the ship in Nuremberg to the hotel in Prague

» 2 nights hotel in Prague at the InterContinental or Hilton Old Town (or similar), including daily buffet breakfast






» All local taxes

YOUR ITINERARYday 1, depart usa/canada. Board your overnight flight to Paris, France.

day 2, arrive paris, france. Arrive in Paris and check-in to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. Walk through the city’s enchanting streets, drop by a charming sidewalk café or visit one of many world class museums.

day 3, paris. Enjoy Paris’ most famous sights during your morning guided tour. you will visit Notre Dame Cathedral and see the Louvre, Arc de Triomphe, Paris Opéra, Madeleine church, Champs Elysées and much more. The remainder of the day is yours to explore on your own. In the evening there is an optional “Parisian Cabaret Dinner Show,” one of the most popular attractions the city has to offer. (B)

day 4, paris. Enjoy a free day to explore the romantic “City of Light.” Stroll along the Champs Elysées, lined with boutiques and cafes, or go to the top of the Eiffel Tower, built for the 1889 World’s Fair. you may choose to join an optional “Seine Cruise & Eiffel Tower” tour today which offers different views of the city. Tonight, an optional “Montmartre & Illuminations” is also available to give you a sense of Paris after dark. (B)

day 5, paris – luXembourg – embarkation. Bid au revoir to Paris as you board your TGV high-speed train that will whisk you away and into Luxembourg, one of Europe’s last

independent duchies. you will have a guided walking tour of Luxembourg as well as a stop at the American Cemetery and Memorial, the final resting place of General George Patton, before boarding the ship in Remich. Tonight, gather on board for a Welcome Dinner. The ship departs very late tonight for Germany. (B,D)

day 6, trier, germanY – bernkastel. After breakfast, a guided walking tour of Trier, Germany’s oldest city, will introduce you to its rich Roman past. you will see Trier Cathedral, the Basilica of Constantine and the Porta Nigra gate that dates back to 179 A.D. Continue on to Bernkastel, strategically located in the middle of the Mosel Valley’s wine-producing region, an area that’s been cultivating wine for over 500 years. A guided walking tour through the old town center this afternoon will take you past many medieval and Renaissance buildings. you will also enjoy a winery visit and sample several regional vintages. your ship departs later this evening and cruises overnight. (B,L,D)

day 7, cochem – koblenz – rhine river gorge – rÜdesheim. Today, enjoy a guided tour of Cochem that takes you to the spectacular hilltop Reichsburg Castle, offering fantastic views of the river valley below. Or, opt to take a walking tour of Koblenz and explore its charming town square and quaint shops. Return to the ship for a scenic afternoon cruise along the most beautiful stretch of the Rhine, with


old toWn hall, bamberg eXplore bernkastel, germanY

EUROPE'S RIvERS & cASTLES

DATES & PRIcEScastle ruins, fortresses and the legendary Lorelei Rock. We arrive in Rüdesheim this evening and visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. The ship moors overnight in Rüdesheim. (B,L,D)

day 8, mainz – heidelberg. This morning, depart Rüdesheim and cruise to beautiful Mainz, arriving after lunch. your guided walking tour includes a visit to the Gutenberg Museum, home to two copies of the world’s first printed Bible as well as centuries-old manuscripts and printing presses. Alternatively, travel by motor coach to Heidelberg, Germany’s oldest university town. you will visit the red-walled castle perched high above the city, and see its Great Vat (a 49,000-gallon wine cask), and also enjoy gorgeous views of the Neckar Valley below. Later this afternoon, the ship departs Mainz and cruises overnight to Wertheim. (B,L,D)

day 9, Wertheim. Welcome to Wertheim, a quaint German town known for its intricate glassworks and charming medieval architecture. Enjoy a guided tour of the city followed by free time to explore on your own afterwards. Reboard your ship this evening and cruise overnight to Würzburg. (B,L,D)

day 10, WÜrzburg – kitzingen. Head off on a guided tour of Würzburg’s major sights this morning, or visit the Residenz Palace and gardens, a designated uNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Europe’s best examples of Baroque architecture. This afternoon, you may take an optional excursion to medieval Rothenburg for a walking tour and free time to explore on your own. A famous shop completely dedicated to Christmas is located here, offering handmade ornaments, nutcrackers and other seasonal wares. If you prefer to relax in the afternoon, choose to remain on board as the ship cruises to Kitzingen. This evening, the town’s Historic Court Council and honorary Wine Queen will escort you to Germany’s oldest wine cellar to sample regional wines.Later tonight, the ship sails towards Bamberg. (B,L,D)

day 11, bamberg. After arriving this afternoon in Bamberg, a uNESCO World Heritage Site, you’ll have a guided walking tour of this enchanting medieval gem. Admire the town’s breathtaking cathedral, the Old Town Hall that straddles the river, and the serpentine streets lined with lovely houses and gracious mansions. you may also sample some of Bamberg’s famous smoked beer. This evening, we cruise to Nuremberg. (B,L,D)

day 12, nuremberg – disembarkation – prague, czech republic. Today you will discover the Bavarian city of Nuremberg. Often associated with WWII and gingerbread-making during the holidays, Nuremberg has a rich medieval heritage that is woven perfectly into its modern day presence. you will see Gothic churches, the Zeppelin Field where Hitler

once held his massive Nazi Party Rallies, and the Justice Palace courtroom where the War Crimes Tribunal sat in 1946 (when available). you will also have some free time to explore the city’s romantic corners and charming shops, and have lunch on your own before transferring to the epically beautiful city of Prague. (B)

day 13, prague. During your morning sightseeing tour, you’ll see why Prague is considered one of Europe’s most attractive cities. Visit the 1,000 year-old Prague Castle and St. Vitus before crossing the famous Charles Bridge to the Old Market Square. The balance of the day is yours to spend admiring this colorful cosmopolitan city. Later in the evening, an optional “Folklore Dinner Show” provides an opportunity to learn about Czech music, dance and cultural traditions. (B)

day 14, depart prague. Bid farewell to Prague and prepare for your homeward flight. (B)

dep. usa start embark ship cruise cruise &canada citY date name onlY pre/post eXt.

16 May Prague 19 May AmaDolce $3,399 $4,819 22 May Paris 26 May AmaDolce $3,399 $4,819 20 Jun Prague 23 Jun AmaLyra $3,299 $4,719 26 Jun Paris 30 Jun AmaLyra $3,299 $4,719 25 Jul Prague 28 Jul AmaDolce $3,299 $4,719 31 Jul Paris 4 Aug AmaDolce $3,299 $4,719 22 Aug Prague 25 Aug AmaDolce $3,499 $4,919 28 Aug Paris 1 Sep AmaDolce $3,599 $5,019 26 Sep Prague 29 Sep AmaLyra $3,599 $5,019 2 Oct Paris 6 Oct AmaLyra $3,499 $4,919 24 Oct Prague 27 Oct AmaLyra $3,099 $4,519 30 Oct Paris 3 Nov AmaLyra $2,899 $4,319







AMALYRA & AMADOLcE



PARIS EXTENSIONupgrade to Hotel Scribe available, including city tour, daily breakfast and upgraded first class TGV tickets.


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amaLyra docked in BratisLava, sLovakia

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vienna, austria BamBerg, germany - a unesco WorLd heritage site



1 Overnight flight to the Netherlands 2 Amsterdam EMBARKATION Welcome Dinner 3 Amsterdam City tour and canal cruise 4 Cologne Walking tour and Cathedral visit Koblenz Evening walk with Cruise Manager 5 Rhine Gorge Scenic cruise Rüdesheim Siegfried’s Music Museum OR Gondola Ride 6 Miltenberg Walking tour Wertheim Walking tour 7 Würzburg Walking tour OR Residenz Palace tour Optional Rothenburg excursion Kitzingen Evening walk and wine tasting 8 Bamberg Walking tour and smoked beer tasting 9 Nuremberg City tour Cruise Main-Danube Canal 10 Regensburg Walking tour Optional Weltenberg Abbey (seasonal) 11 Passau Walking tour OR optional Salzburg excursion 12 Melk Benedictine Abbey tour Dürnstein Walking tour and wine tasting 13 Vienna City tour Optional Schönbrunn Palace excursion Optional evening Mozart and Strauss concert 14 Bratislava Walking tour 15 Budapest City tour "Illuminations Cruise" 16 Budapest DISEMBARKATION


Follow the route of emperors and kings on a magnificent journey along three great rivers and through five fascinating countries. From Amsterdam travel on the Rhine river to Cologne, then continue cruising along the beautiful Rhine Gorge and then through the Main-Danube Canal – an engineering masterpiece – as you traverse Europe’s Continental Divide. Discover the culture and traditions of such grand old capitals as Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest and admire Europe’s loveliest countryside, filled with ancient abbeys and fairytale castles.

MAGnIFIcEnT EUROPEA truly grAnd 14-night cruise from AmsterdAm to BudApest through the heArt of europe And Across the continentAl divide 16 DAyS ∙ TRAVEl TO AMSTERDAM AND RETuRN FROM BuDAPEST OR REVERSE

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» Transfers between airport and ship are included with the purchase of airfare from AMAWATERWAyS

» All local taxes

YOUR ITInERARYday 1, dePart usa/canada. Board your overnight flight to Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

day 2, arrive in amsterdam, the netherLands – emBarkation. Welcome to Amsterdam, a modern city with a rich and fascinating history. Explore its unique architecture, vibrant cafés and markets. This evening, meet your fellow travelers on board at the Welcome Dinner. (D)

day 3, amsterdam. After breakfast, admire the city’s beautiful centuries-old homes and picturesque churches on a guided canal boat tour. later, enjoy a panoramic city tour of Amsterdam’s most iconic sights, including a photo stop at a Dutch windmill, followed by free time to explore on your own. The ship departs early this afternoon and cruises overnight to Germany. (B,l,D)

day 4, coLogne, germany – koBLenZ. This morning, arrive in Cologne for a guided walking tour through the old part of the city and visit its medieval Gothic cathedral and surrounding square. After lunch the ship will depart for Koblenz, one of Germany’s oldest and most beautiful towns, arriving this evening. Feel free to go ashore and enjoy an evening walk with your Cruise Manager. The ship moors overnight in Koblenz. (B,l,D)

day 5, rÜdesheim. Cruise through the spectacular Rhine Gorge this morning, the most beautiful stretch of the river with vineyards, castles, fortresses and picturesque hamlets lining its banks. look for the lorelei Rock at the narrowest part of the river, the inspiration for many German legends. After lunch, arrive in the winemaking town of Rüdesheim and take a mini train to Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum to see its incredible collection. Explore the Drosselgasse, a narrow alley lined with shops and wine taverns, as well as other sights during your free time. Or, take a Gondola Ride above the town to see the Niederwalddenkmal Statue. late this afternoon, the ship departs for Miltenberg. (B,l,D)

day 6, miLtenBerg – Wertheim. Arrive in Miltenberg in the late morning and head off on a walking tour of this delightful old town, with its narrow cobblestone streets and steeply gabled houses. During lunch today, the ship will cruise to Freudenberg where a motor coach will take you to Wertheim for a walking tour to see the historic city center and some free time to explore on your own. Rejoin the ship and cruise overnight en route to Würzburg. (B,l,D)

day 7, WÜrZBurg – kitZingen. This morning’s guided tour of Würzburg will show you all of the city’s major sights, or

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fisherman's Bastion, BudaPest admire grand masterPieces

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DATES & PRIcES

Port Charges: Additional $336 per personSingle Suppl. for Cruise: 50% of twin price; AA+ and Suites 100% of twin price Bedding: Please select bedding configuration at the time of booking. Option A: Two twin beds Option B: One large bed (larger than queen size)

AMASEREnA, AMASOnATA, AMAPRIMA & AMAcERTO

cat. deck stateroom add'L

D Piano Window $598 C Violin & Cello French Balcony $1,598 BB Cello French/Outside Balcony $2,598 BA Violin French/Outside Balcony $2,998 AB Cello French/Outside Balcony $3,398 AA Violin French/Outside Balcony $3,798 AA+ Violin French/Outside Balcony $4,998 SS Violin French/Outside Balcony $5,998

you may prefer to visit the Residenz Palace and gardens, a designated uNESCO World Heritage Site. The ship arrives this evening in Kitzingen, where you may enjoy an evening walk and wine tasting at Germany’s oldest wine cellar. late tonight, the ship departs for Bamberg. (B,l,D)

day 8, BamBerg. Arrive this afternoon in enchanting Bamberg, a uNESCO World Heritage Site. Disembark for a guided walking tour of this medieval gem and see its cathedral, Old Town Hall and elegant old mansions. We will also stop to sample some of Bamberg’s famous smoked beer. This evening, we continue cruising towards Nuremberg. (B,l,D)

day 9, nuremBerg. This morning, take a “Medieval Nuremberg” tour and see the city’s 900-year-old ramparts, towers, old city walls and the Imperial Castle. Or choose to join the WWII tour that visits the Zeppelin Field and the Justice Palace courtroom (when available) where the War Crimes Tribunal sat in 1946. After lunch, the ship passes through the Main-Danube Canal and across Europe’s Continental Divide. We will continue cruising overnight. (B,l,D)

day 10, regensBurg. A guided morning tour will show you the city’s architectural highlights, including the Old Town Hall and ancient Roman gates. you may also join an optional

excursion to Weltenberg Abbey, traveling via the dramatic Danube Gorge (seasonal availability). The ship departs this evening for Austria. (B,l,D)

day 11, Passau, austria – LinZ. After breakfast, arrive in picturesque Passau. On your guided walking tour, you will see the old city fortifications and St. Stephan’s Cathedral. Alternatively, join an optional excursion to Salzburg, Mozart’s birthplace and the setting for “The Sound of Music.” Those opting for the Passau walking tour will return to the ship and enjoy a scenic journey to linz, Austria. We arrive in linz this evening and depart around midnight. (B,l,D)

day 12, meLk – dÜrnstein. We reach the lovely Wachau Valley early this morning. A guided tour takes you to Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey, a uNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Europe’s largest and most revered monasteries. After lunch, enjoy a scenic cruise to Dürnstein, arriving mid-afternoon, where you will see the blue Stiftskirche (abbey church) and the hilltop castle ruins where Richard the lionheart was once imprisoned. you will also enjoy a wine tasting. The ship moors in Dürnstein until the early hours of the morning. (B,l,D)

day 13, vienna. The ship docks in Vienna this morning. your panoramic city tour includes such sights as the Opera House, the Ringstrasse and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. The afternoon is free to explore the historic city center on your own, a uNESCO World Heritage Site with elegant architecture, chic boutiques, and coffeehouse and cafés. As an alternative, join an optional excursion to Schönbrunn Palace, former summer residence of the Habsburg emperors. Tonight, enjoy more of vibrant Austrian capital on your own or attend an optional Mozart and Strauss concert. The ship moors overnight. (B,l,D)

day 14, vienna – BratisLava, sLovakia. Enjoy a morning of scenic cruising to Bratislava, arriving early afternoon. you will have a choice of two tours, a “Communist History” tour or a walking tour of the city’s major sights. The rest of the afternoon is free to shop or explore on your own. This evening there is a live music performance on board the ship. We depart late tonight for Budapest. (B,l,D)

day 15, BudaPest, hungary. This morning, your sightseeing tour takes you to historic Buda Castle where you will enjoy a splendid view of the twin cities of Buda and Pest. your tour also includes the Fisherman’s Bastion, the Royal Palace and St. Stephen’s Basilica. Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Dinner before a special “Illuminations Cruise” past the city’s glittering riverfront. The ship moors overnight in Budapest. (B,l,D)

day 16, dePart BudaPest. your cruise comes to an end as you prepare for your homeward flight. (B)

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5 May Amsterdam 6 May AmaSerena $6,399 10 May Amsterdam 11 May AmaCerto $6,599 24 May Budapest 25 May AmaCerto $6,599 9 Jun Amsterdam 10 Jun AmaSonata $6,599 30 Jun Budapest 1 Jul AmaSerena $6,399 14 Jul Amsterdam 15 Jul AmaSerena $6,399 16 Aug Amsterdam 17 Aug AmaCerto $6,599 30 Aug Budapest 31 Aug AmaCerto $6,799 15 Sep Budapest 16 Sep AmaSonata $6,999 29 Sep Amsterdam 30 Sep AmaSonata $6,999 20 Oct Budapest 21 Oct AmaSerena $6,199 20 Dec« Budapest 21 Dec AmaPrima $5,599

«New year's Cruise; visit www.AmaWaterways.com for detailed itinerary.



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1 Overnight flight to France 2 Paris Hotel check-in 3 Paris City tour, Optional “Parisian Cabaret Dinner Show” 4 Paris Optional “Seine Cruise and Eiffel Tower” tour Optional “Montmartre and Illuminations” tour 5 Paris TGV high-speed train Luxembourg Walking tour EMBARKATION Welcome Dinner 6 Trier City tour Bernkastel Walking tour and wine tasting 7 Cochem Tour of Reichsburg Castle OR Koblenz walking tour Rüdesheim Siegfried’s Music Museum 8 Mainz Walking tour OR Heidelberg excursion 9 Wertheim Walking tour10 Würzburg City tour OR Residenz Palace tour Optional Rothenburg excursion Kitzingen Wine tasting 11 Bamberg Walking tour and smoked beer tasting 12 Nuremberg Munich excursion with lunch 13 Nuremberg City tour 14 Regensburg Walking tour Optional Weltenburg Abbey (seasonal) 15 Passau Walking tour OR optional Salzburg excursion Linz Free evening 16 Melk Benedictine Abbey tour Cruise Wachau Valley Vienna Optional evening Mozart and Strauss concert 17 Vienna City tour Optional Schönbrunn Palace 18 Budapest City tour “Illuminations Cruise” 19 Budapest DISEMBARKATION Hotel check-in Optional Puszta excursion 20 Budapest Free day 21 Budapest Return flight home


Combine the highlights of Europe’s most legendary rivers on a voyage through six countries, including Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany, Luxembourg and France. Begin with three nights in Paris, the magical and romantic “City of Light.” Embark upon your cruise, visiting grand old European capitals - Budapest, Bratislava and Vienna - along the way. Discover medieval towns along the Main River, cruise the most beautiful portion of the Rhine, and see the lush Mosel River Valley, famous for its fairy tale castles and hillside vineyards. Conclude your vacation with two nights in enchanting Budapest.

ULTIMATE RIvER cRUISESpend 3 nightS in pariS, embark upon a Stunning 14-night river cruiSe from Luxembourg to budapeSt, then end your hoLiday with 2 nightS in budapeSt 21 DAyS ∙ TRAVEL TO PARIS & RETuRN FROM BuDAPEST OR REVERSE

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nuremberg, germanY

INcLUDED FEATURES » 3 nights hotel in Paris at the Pullman Montparnasse (or similar), including daily buffet breakfast

» Transfer from the hotel to the high-speed TGV train to Luxembourg, followed by transfer to ship












» Transfer from the ship to the hotel in Budapest

» 2 nights hotel in Budapest at the Sofitel Chain Bridge (or similar), including daily buffet breakfast






» All local taxes

YOUR ITINERARYday 1, dePart usa/canada. Board your overnight flight to Paris, France.

day 2, arrive in Paris, france. Arrive in Paris and check in to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.

day 3, Paris. Enjoy Paris’ famous sights during your morning guided tour. you will visit Notre Dame Cathedral and see the Louvre, Arc de Triomphe, Paris Opéra, Madeleine church, Champs d’Elysées and much more. The remainder of the day is yours to explore on your own. In the evening there is an optional “Parisian Cabaret Dinner Show,” one of the most popular attractions the city offers. (B)

day 4, Paris. Enjoy a full free day to explore the romantic “City of Light.” Stroll along the Champs Elysées, lined with boutiques and cafes, or go to the top of the Eiffel Tower, Paris’ most recognizable landmark. There are two optional tours available today as well, “Seine Cruise and Eiffel Tower” and “Montmartre & Illuminations.” (B)

day 5, Paris – luXembourg – embarKation. Bid au revoir to Paris as you board your TGV high-speed train to Metz, then transfer to Luxembourg, one of Europe’s last independent duchies. you will have a guided walking tour of Luxembourg and stop at the American Cemetery and Memorial, the final resting place of Gen. George Patton, before boarding the ship. Tonight, gather on board for a Welcome Dinner. The ship departs very late tonight for Germany. (B,D)

day 6, trier – bernKastel. After breakfast, a guided walking tour of Trier, Germany’s oldest city, will introduce you to its rich Roman past. you will see Trier Cathedral, the Basilica of Constantine and the Porta Nigra gate that dates back to 179 A.D. Continue on to Bernkastel, strategically located in the middle of the Mosel wine-producing region, an area that’s been cultivating wine for over 500 years. A guided walking tour through the old town center this afternoon will take you past many medieval and Renaissance buildings. you will also enjoy a winery visit and sample several regional vintages. The ship departs this evening and cruises overnight. (B,L,D)

day 7, cochem – KoblenZ – rhine river gorge – rüdesheim. Today, enjoy a guided tour of Cochem that takes you to the spectacular hilltop Reichsburg Castle, offering fantastic views of the river valley below. Or, opt to take a walking tour of Koblenz and explore it’s charming town square and quaint shops. Return to the ship for a scenic afternoon cruise along the most beautiful stretch of the Rhine, with castle ruins, fortresses and the legendary Lorelei Rock. We arrive in Rüdesheim this evening and visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. The ship moors overnight in Rüdesheim. (B,L,D)

day 8, mainZ – heidelberg. The ship departs Rüdesheim this morning and cruises to beautiful Mainz, arriving after lunch. your guided walking tour includes a visit to the Gutenberg Museum, home to two copies of the world’s first printed Bible as well as centuries-old manuscripts and printing presses. Alternatively, travel by motor coach to Heidelberg, Germany’s oldest university town, where you will visit the red-walled castle and see its Great Vat (a 49,000-gallon wine cask). Later this afternoon, the ship departs Mainz and cruises overnight to Wertheim. (B,L,D)

day 9, wertheim. This afternoon your ship arrives in Wertheim, where you will have a guided walking tour of the medieval town center and free time to explore on your own. Reboard the ship this evening and cruise overnight to Würzburg. (B,L,D)

day 10, würZburg – KitZingen. This morning, take a guided tour of Würzburg’s major sights or visit the Residenz Palace and gardens, a designated uNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Europe’s best examples of Baroque architecture. This afternoon, you may take an optional excursion to medieval Rothenburg for a walking tour and free time to explore on your own. A famous shop completely dedicated to Christmas is located here, offering handmade ornaments, nutcrackers and other seasonal wares. If you prefer to relax in the afternoon, choose to remain on board

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DATES & PRIcESas the ship cruises to Kitzingen. This evening, the town’s Historic Court Council and honorary Wine Queen will escort you to Germany’s oldest wine cellar to sample regional wines. Later tonight, the ship sails towards Bamberg. (B,L,D)

day 11, bamberg. After arriving this afternoon in Bamberg, a uNESCO World Heritage Site, you’ll have a guided walking tour of this enchanting medieval gem. Admire the town’s breathtaking cathedral, the Old Town Hall that straddles the river, and its gracious old homes. you may also sample some of Bamberg’s famous smoked beer. This evening, we cruise to Nuremberg. (B,L,D)

day 12, nuremberg, germanY – munich. Today, you will travel by train from Nuremberg to Munich, the capital of Bavaria and one of Germany's largest cities. your guide will offer suggestions on what to see during your free time in town and will take you to lunch in a local restaurant. Back on board the ship tonight, you will meet new passengers arriving from Prague. (B,L,D)

day 13, nuremberg – continental divide. Today’s “Medieval Nuremberg” tour will give you a fascinating overview of this ancient city, formerly the unofficial capital of the Holy Roman Empire and later the cradle of the German Renaissance. you will see the 900-year-old ramparts, towers and city walls of the Imperial Castle that surround the historic city center, as well as the house where artist Albrecht Dürer once resided. Another sightseeing option is the “World War II” tour that focuses on the city during the time of the Third Reich. you will visit the Zeppelin Field where Hitler held his Nazi rallies, as well as the Coliseum and the Justice Palace courtroom where the War Crimes Tribunal sat in 1946 (when available). Later, the ship cruises to Regensburg. (B,L,D)

day 14, regensburg. This morning’s scenic cruising takes you through the final stretch of the Main-Danube Canal and arrives in Regensburg, one of Germany’s best preserved medieval cities. A guided walking tour will show you the city’s architectural highlights, including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Praetoria, gates to an ancient Roman fort. In the afternoon, you are free to join an optional excursion to beautiful Weltenburg Abbey, traveling via the dramatic scenery of the Danube Gorge (seasonal availability). (B,L,D)

day 15, Passau – linZ, austria. After breakfast, arrive in picturesque Passau. you have your choice of two tours today, a Passau walking tour or an optional excursion to Salzburg. In Passau, you will walk the cobblestone streets of the Old Town past the old city fortifications and St. Stephan’s Cathedral, home to the largest pipe organ in the world. If you choose the optional Salzburg excursion, you will have a walking tour of the historic center, famous as the setting

for the “Sound of Music” and as the birthplace of Mozart. Enjoy free time on your own before returning to the ship, now docked in Linz. After dinner, you may wish to take a walk through this delightful town, Austria’s third largest city and a major river port. (B,L,D)

day 16, melK – vienna. Early this morning, we cruise through the scenic Wachau Valley en route to Melk. your guided tour takes you to Melk’s magnificent 900-year-old Benedictine Abbey, one of the world’s most famous monastic sites, located on a rocky outcropping overlooking the Danube. Return to the ship for lunch before the ship continues cruising through the Wachau region. Arrive in Vienna after dinner and explore the magnificent Austrian capital on your own, or enjoy an optional evening Mozart and Strauss concert. (B,L,D)

day 17, vienna. Savor Vienna’s Baroque elegance on a guided city tour that includes the world famous Opera House, the Ringstrasse, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and more. The tour is followed by free time in the city center to shop for souvenirs or sample some of Vienna’s famous pastries. Alternatively, join an optional tour to the imperial Schönbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the Habsburg emperors. Tonight, the ship continues down the Danube en route to Hungary. (B,L,D)

day 18, budaPest, hungarY. This morning’s sightseeing tour takes you to historic Buda Castle, where you can enjoy a splendid view overlooking the twin cities of Buda and Pest. your tour also features the Fisherman’s Bastion, the Royal Palace, St. Stephen’s Basilica, Heroes’ Square and more. After dinner, the ship will sail a special “Illuminations Cruise” past the city’s glittering riverfront. (B,L,D)

day 19, budaPest – disembarKation. This morning, transfer from the ship to your hotel and spend the rest of the day exploring the city on your own. An optional excursion to Puszta is also available, where you will have a delicious traditional goulash lunch and see Hungarian cowboys demonstrate their amazing equestrian skills. (B)

day 20, budaPest. The day is free to explore beautiful Budapest at your leisure. (B)

day 21, dePart budaPest. Bid farewell to Budapest and prepare for your homeward flight. (B)

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9 May Budapest 12 May AmaDolce $6,698 $8,098 22 May Paris 26 May AmaDolce $6,698 $8,098 13 Jun Budapest 16 Jun AmaLyra $6,498 $7,898 26 Jun Paris 30 Jun AmaLyra $6,498 $7,898 18 Jul Budapest 21 Jul AmaDolce $6,498 $7,898 31 Jul Paris 4 Aug AmaDolce $6,498 $7,898 15 Aug Budapest 18 Aug AmaDolce $6,798 $8,198 28 Aug Paris 1 Sep AmaDolce $7,098 $8,498 19 Sep Budapest 22 Sep AmaLyra $7,098 $8,498 2 Oct Paris 6 Oct AmaLyra $6,798 $8,198 17 Oct Budapest 20 Oct AmaLyra $6,198 $7,598 30 Oct Paris 3 Nov AmaLyra $5,598 $6,998







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D Piano Window $598 C Violin & Cello French Balcony $1,598 B Violin & Cello French Balcony $1,998 A Violin French Balcony $2,198 A+ Violin French Balcony $4,198 S Violin French Balcony $4,598

PARIS EXTENSIONupgrade to Hotel Scribe available, including city tour, daily breakfast and upgraded first class TGV tickets.


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DAY DestinAtion ACtiVities

1 Overnight flight to Czech Rep. 2 Prague Hotel check-in 3 Prague City tour Optional “Folklore Dinner Show” 4 Prague Free time OR optional Terezi excursion OR optional Lobkowicz Palace excursion 5 Prague Transfer to Regensburg Regensburg Walking tour Vilshofen EMBARKATION “Oktoberfest,” Welcome Dinner 6 Vilshofen Free time Passau Walking tour 7 Linz Linz walking tour Austrian Lake District tour OR Cesky Krumlov excursion OR Salzburg excursion 8 Melk Benedictine Abbey tour Cruise Wachau Valley Krems Dürnstein walking tour Wine tasting at local winery 9 Vienna City tour Optional Schönbrunn Palace excursion Optional evening Mozart and Strauss concert 10 Bratislava Walking tour 11 Budapest City tour; “Illuminations Cruise” 12 Budapest Puszta excursion 13 Mohács Pécs excursion Vilány Wine tasting 14 Vukovar “Yugoslav Civil War” tour Ilok OR wine tasting Novi Sad Walking tour 15 Belgrade City tour OR “Tito's Memorial” tour 16 Iron Gates Full day cruising 17 Vidin Belogradchik excursion and Baba Vida Fortress 18 Giurgiu Bucharest excursion 19 Rousse DISEMBARKATION Veliko Tarnovo City tour with lunch Plovdiv Hotel check-in Walking tour 20 Plovdiv Transfer to Istanbul 21 Istanbul City tour Optional “Turkish Delight” tour 22 Istanbul Tour Topkapi Palace Optional Bosphorus cruise 23 Istanbul Return flight home


GRAnD DAnUbE cRUISESpend 3 nightS in prague, then embark on a faScinating 14-night cruiSe from VilShofen to rouSSe, Spending 1 night in bulgaria and 3 nightS in iStanbul 23 DAYS ∙ TRAVEL TO PRAGUE & RETURN FROM ISTANBUL OR REVERSE

Travel to legendary destinations, beginning with a 3-night stay in majestic Prague. After embarking upon your cruise, you will savor Wachau Valley wines, experience the beauty and history of Vienna and Budapest, traverse the narrow Iron Gates, and cruise along the Romanian-Bulgarian border to Bucharest, capital of Romania. Disembark your cruise and continue overland to Veliko Tarnovo, the ancient capital of Bulgaria, before arriving in Plovdiv. Your sojourn concludes with 3 nights in exotic Istanbul.

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IncLUDED FEATURES » 3 nights hotel in Prague at the InterContinental or Hilton Old Town (or similar), including daily buffet breakfast

» Transfer from the hotel in Prague to the ship in Vilshofen, Germany



» Limited Edition Tours » Entertainment on demand in all staterooms featuring free high-speed Internet access, hit Hollywood movies, extensive music library and English language TV stations

» Complimentary Wi-Fi access on board » Terry bathrobes and white-on-white plush bedding in all staterooms


» Multiple dining venues » Unlimited red and white wines from Europe’s great wine regions, beer and soft drinks with every lunch and dinner on board

» Bottled water in every stateroom replenished daily » Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner

» Fully escorted motor coach tour from the ship in Rousse, Bulgaria to Istanbul

» 1 night hotel in Plovdiv at the Dedeman Trimontium Princess Hotel (or similar), including buffet breakfast and dinner at a local restaurant

» 3 nights hotel in Istanbul at the InterContinental Ceylon (or similar), including daily buffet breakfast



» Services of a professional Cruise Manager » All English language on board in a non-smoking environment (smoking permitted only on the Sun Deck)


» All local taxes

YOUR ITInERARYDay 1, DepArt usA/CAnADA. Board your overnight flight to Prague, Czech Republic.

Day 2, ArriVe in prAgue, CZeCH repuBliC. Welcome to Prague, the largest and capital city of the Czech Republic. Check in to your hotel and spend the balance of the day exploring this magical city on your own.

Day 3, prAgue. Your morning sightseeing tour takes you to Prague’s historic city center, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a panoramic tour of the city before visiting the grand 1,000-year-old Prague Castle. Afterwards, walk over the romantic Charles Bridge to the Old Town Square. This evening, an optional “Folklore Dinner Show” provides an opportunity to learn about Czech music, dance and cultural traditions. (B)

Day 4, prAgue. Spend the day at your leisure or take an optional excursion to Terezin, the infamous WWII concentration camp that is now a memorial to those who perished. Or choose an optional excursion to the Lobkowicz Palace. (B)

Day 5, prAgue – regensBurg, gerMAnY – eMBArkAtion – VilsHoFen. Depart Prague this morning and stop in Regensburg for a guided walking tour of one of Germany’s best preserved medieval cities, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After lunch on your own, continue on to the charming 1,200-year-old Bavarian town of Vilshofen and board your luxurious ship. Later this afternoon, join your fellow travelers at a private “Oktoberfest” celebration in Vilshofen, with traditional beers and Bavarian folk music and dancing. Later, enjoy a festive Welcome Dinner aboard the ship. (B,D)

Day 6, VilsHoFen – pAssAu. This morning you are free toexplore Vilshofen’s beautiful old town before cruising to Passau.This afternoon you will have a walking tour of this 2,000-yearold city, noted for its Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture,cobblestone streets and St. Stephan’s Cathedral. (B,L,D)

Day 7, linZ, AustriA. The ship arrives this morning in Linz. Enjoy a walking tour of the second largest city in Austria. Later, you will have a choice of three different excursions. The first option is a visit to the Austrian Lake District, the scenic Salzkammergut region, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The second option is an excursion to the Czech town of Cesky Krumlov, a wonderfully preserved medieval town nestled in the hills just over the Austrian-Czech border. The third choice is an excursion to Salzburg, Mozart’s birthplace, where you will take a walking tour of the historic center made famous by the “Sound of Music.” (B,L,D)

Day 8, Melk – kreMs. Cruise through the narrow Strudengau this morning en route to Melk. A guided tour will take you through Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe’s

largest and most famous monastic sites, home to religious relics and a library filled with medieval manuscripts. From here, continue cruising the beautiful Wachau Valley to Krems, where you will take a motor coach ride into Dürnstein. On your walking tour of this picturesque old town, you’ll see the magnificent blue façade of the local abbey church and the ruins of a castle where Richard the Lionheart was once imprisoned. Tonight, after dinner on board, enjoy a wine tasting at a local winery. (B,L,D)

Day 9, ViennA. During your morning city tour of Vienna, you will see many of the city’s iconic sights including the famous Opera House, the Ringstrasse and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. The afternoon is free to stroll through the historic city center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or take an optional excursion to Schönbrunn Palace. This evening, you will have the unique opportunity to attend an optional Mozart and Strauss concert. The ship moors in Vienna overnight. (B,L,D)

Day 10, BrAtislAVA, sloVAkiA. Enjoy a scenic morning cruise to Bratislava, where you will have a walking tour that includes the Old Town Hall, Mirbach Palace and St. Martin’s Cathedral. The remainder of your visit is free to explore on your own. (B,L,D)

Day 11, BuDApest, HungArY. Your sightseeing tour of Budapest takes you to the historic Buda Castle, which offers a splendid view of the river and the twin cities of Buda and Pest. Your tour also features the Fisherman’s Bastion, the Royal Palace, St. Stephen’s Basilica and Heroes’ Square. The afternoon is free for you to explore on your own. After dinner this evening the ship will sail a special “Illuminations Cruise” past the glittering river front of Budapest. (B,L,D)

Day 12, BuDApest. After breakfast this morning, take an excursion to Puszta, the vast Hungarian plain that stretches to the eastern border of the country. This area is home to Hungarian cowboys who still wear traditional dress and practice the skills of their Magyar ancestors. After touring

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DATES & PRIcESa typical csarda (farm), you will see an amazing performance of Hungarian horsemanship. You’ll also enjoy warm Hungarian hospitality and a traditional lunch before returning to the ship in Budapest. (B,L,D)

Day 13, MoHÁCs – pÉCs – VillAnY. Arrive in Mohács today and depart for your excursion to Pécs. Founded more than 2,000 years ago by the Romans, Pécs was an important cultural base during many centuries of Ottoman rule. You will see St. Peter’s Basilica, the city’s main Catholic cathedral, as well as the restored Synagogue, before returning to the ship in Mohács. After lunch, enjoy a wine-tasting excursion to sample aromatic, spicy wines from the vineyards of Villány. (B,L,D)

Day 14, VukoVAr, CroAtiA – noVi sAD, serBiA. This morning, your “Yugoslav Civil War” tour of Vukovar will show you the Ovcara Memorial, the monumental cross that serves as a memorial to those who lost their lives during Croatia’s struggle for independence. You may also choose a wine tasting excursion to the town of Ilok instead. Enjoy lunch on board as you cruise to Novi Sad, Serbia, one of Europe’s greatest historical treasures. On your afternoon walking tour of the city, you will see the Petrovaradin fortress, a mighty stronghold no enemy has ever breached, now home to a hotel, museum and artists’ studios. Some guests will also see the Novi Sad Synagogue, a beautiful structure located in the Old Town District. (B,L,D)

Day 15, BelgrADe. Wake up in Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, and enjoy a panoramic tour of the city that includes the Kalemegdan Fortress and the Serbian Orthodox Temple of St. Sava. As an alternative, take the “Tito’s Memorial” tour, which includes a visit to the House of Flowers where the tomb of Josip Tito is located. You will also see some of the many gifts Tito received during his presidency. After your tour, you will have free time in the city center to stroll along Prince Michael Street, the city’s main shopping area. (B,L,D)

Day 16, Cruising tHrougH tHe iron gAtes – ViDin, BulgAriA. Today, enjoy a full day of cruising through one of Europe’s most awe-inspiring natural wonders, the Iron Gates. Here the Danube narrows as it winds through a series of magnificent gorges between Serbia and Romania. The banks of the river along this natural border are lined with sheer-faced rocks that stretch high overhead, a sight that will be an unforgettable highlight of your cruise. (B,L,D)

Day 17, ViDin. Today you will visit Belogradchik, a beautifully restored castle dating back to the Dark Ages, located in a stunning landscape of unusual rock formations. Continue on to the Baba Vida Fortress, the only entirely preserved medieval castle in the country. Standing guard over the Danube at the Bulgarian frontier town of Vidin, this massive

medieval castle has thick walls and four imposing towers, a stark contrast to the peaceful park that surrounds it. Inside, you’ll be treated to a fascinating historical re-enactment. The ship departs early afternoon. (B,L,D)

Day 18, giurgiu – BuCHArest, roMAniA – rousse, BulgAriA. Enjoy a full day excursion to Bucharest, the “Paris of the East.” Begin your day with a city tour that features a visit to the Open Air Museum, dedicated to preserving the traditional architecture of rural Romania. After lunch, guests will have a choice between free time in the newly renovated Lipscani district, the historical city center of Bucharest, or a guided tour of the Palace of the Parliament. Return to the ship afterward and enjoy a free evening. (B,L,D)

Day 19, rousse – DiseMBArkAtion – Veliko tArnoVo – ploVDiV. Disembark the ship in Rousse and continue your tour by motor coach. Your first stop is the ancient capital of Bulgaria, Veliko Tarnovo, where you will see a traditional market known as Samovodska Charshia. Afterwards, enjoy a traditional Bulgarian lunch before continuing on to Plovdiv. This evening, take a walking tour to see traces of ancient Roman ruins found throughout Plovdiv’s Old Town area, followed by dinner at a local restaurant. (B,L,D)

Day 20, ploVDiV – istAnBul, turkeY. After breakfast you will stop in Edirne en route to Istanbul. Afterwards, continue on for the grand three-night conclusion of your Black Sea Voyage. The rest of the evening is free to explore this cultural crossroads on your own. (B)

Day 21, istAnBul. A comprehensive city tour will take you through Istanbul’s Old City, with its numerous Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman monuments. Admire the mighty defensive walls, the Roman aqueduct and the hippodrome. See the Galata Tower and visit the beautiful and historic Blue Mosque, so named for the blue tiles adorning its interior. This afternoon is free to explore the town on your own or join the optional “Turkish Delight” tour, an in-depth look at some of Istanbul’s most unique sights. (B)

Day 22, istAnBul. Today, your guided sightseeing tour will take you to the spectacular Ottoman Sultans’ Grand Palace of Topkapi, home to every Sultan from the 15th-19th centuries. During your tour, admire the private chambers of the Sultans, the Harem (women’s quarters) and the Imperial Treasury’s vast collection, including the jewel-encrusted Topkapi Dagger and the stunning 86 carat Spoonmaker’s Diamond. This afternoon, enjoy an optional Bosphorus cruise to Istanbul’s chic, trendy neighborhood of Ortaköy, or spend the remainder of the day shopping for souvenirs or relaxing at a tea house or café. (B)

Day 23, istAnBul. Bid farewell to Istanbul as you prepare for your homeward flight. (B)

Dep. usA stArt eMBArk sHip Cruise Cruise &CAnADA CitY DAte nAMe onlY pre/post ext.

2 Apr Prague 6 Apr AmaPrima $5,398 $7,178 15 Apr Istanbul 20 Apr AmaPrima $6,098 $7,878 30 Apr Prague 4 May AmaPrima $6,598 $8,378 13 May Istanbul 18 May AmaPrima $6,698 $8,478 28 May Prague 1 Jun AmaPrima $6,698 $8,478 10 Jun Istanbul 15 Jun AmaPrima $6,498 $8,278 25 Jun Prague 29 Jun AmaPrima $6,498 $8,278 8 Jul Istanbul 13 Jul AmaPrima $6,498 $8,278 23 Jul Prague 27 Jul AmaPrima $6,498 $8,278 5 Aug Istanbul 10 Aug AmaPrima $6,598 $8,378 20 Aug Prague 24 Aug AmaPrima $6,798 $8,578 2 Sep Istanbul 7 Sep AmaPrima $7,098 $8,878 17 Sep Prague 21 Sep AmaPrima $7,098 $8,878 30 Sep Istanbul 5 Oct AmaPrima $6,898 $8,678 15 Oct Prague 19 Oct AmaPrima $6,198 $7,978 28 Oct* Istanbul 2 Nov AmaPrima $5,698 $7,478

* The latter part of this cruise is a Wine Cruise



Port Charges: Additional $336 per personSingle Suppl. for Cruise: 50% of twin price; AA+ and Suites 100% of twin price Single Suppl. for Pre- and Post-Cruise Land Arrangements: $980 per person Bedding: Please select bedding configuration at the time of booking. Option A: Two twin beds Option B: One large bed (larger than queen size)

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D Piano Window $598 C Violin & Cello French Balcony $1,598 BB Cello French/Outside Balcony $2,598 BA Violin French/Outside Balcony $2,998 AB Cello French/Outside Balcony $3,398 AA Violin French/Outside Balcony $3,798 AA+ Violin French/Outside Balcony $4,998 SS Violin French/Outside Balcony $5,998

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christmas market in vienna, austria

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make hOlidaY memOries shOp fOr handcrafted Ornaments


daY destinatiOn activities

1 Overnight flight to the Czech Rep. 2 Prague Hotel check-in 3 Prague City tour and Christmas Market visit Optional tours available 4 Prague Transfer to Nuremberg Nuremberg Visit Christmas Market EMBARKATION Welcome Dinner 5 Nuremberg City tour Visit Christmas Market Cruise Main-Danube Canal Hilpoltstein Cross Continental Divide 6 Regensburg Walking tour Visit Christmas Market 7 Passau Walking tour and Christmas Market visit OR optional Salzburg excursion and Christmas Market visit 8 Melk Benedictine Abbey tour Wachau Valley cruise Vienna Optional evening Mozart and Strauss concert 9 Vienna Morning city tour Visit Christmas Market Optional Schönbrunn Palace tour10 Budapest City tour Visit Christmas Market "Illuminations Cruise" 11 Budapest DISEMBARKATION


Note: Most Christmas Markets open around November 25 and remain open until approximately December 23. Check with each country’s tourist office for more information.

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with a festive journey that kicks off in Prague. After boarding your ship in Nuremberg, you will cruise through the charming region where so many of today’s most beloved Christmas traditions originated. Experience a number of enchanting Christmas markets in places such as Regensburg, Salzburg, and Vienna, each with its own local flavor and traditions. Conclude your holiday cruise in Budapest.

chRISTMAS TIME cRUISEEnjoy 2 nights in PraguE, thEn visit multiPlE Christmas markEts on thE sCEniC rivEr routE from nurEmbErg to budaPEst 11 DAyS ∙ TRAVEl TO PRAGUE & RETURN fROM BUDAPEST OR REVERSE

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seasOnal splendOr in prague

INcLUDED FEATURES » 2 nights hotel in Prague at the InterContinental or Hilton Old Town (or similar), including daily Buffet Breakfast

» Transfer from the hotel in Prague to the ship in Nuremberg

» 7 nights deluxe cruise accommodation in an outside stateroom - most staterooms offer french balconies or revolutionary twin balconies




» Complimentary Wi-fi access on board




» Unlimited red and white wines from Europe's great wine regions, beer and soft drinks with every lunch and dinner on board







» All local taxes

YOUR ITINERARYday 1, depart usa/canada. Board your overnight flight to Prague, Czech Republic.

day 2, arrive in prague, cZech repuBlic. Arrive in Prague and check-in to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free to explore this beautiful and historic city.

day 3, prague. This morning’s sightseeing tour reveals why Prague is considered one of Europe’s most attractive cities. Visit the 1,000-year-old Prague Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral, then cross the Charles Bridge to the Old Market Square. The remainder of your morning is free to shop at Prague’s renowned Christmas Market with its tempting assortment of handicrafts, toys and local delicacies; mix with the locals at Wenceslas Square; or relax at a coffeehouse. This afternoon, you may take an optional tour to Terezin, the infamous Nazi WWII concentration camp that now serves as a memorial to those who perished. Tonight, you can choose to attend an optional “folklore Dinner Show.” (B)

day 4, prague – nuremBerg, germanY – emBarkatiOn. Depart Prague after breakfast and drive through the pastoral countryside to Nuremberg. Visit the world’s largest Christmas Market, with over 100 red and white canvas-topped stalls offering unique crafts, toys, dollhouses, carved angels, freshly

baked gingerbread, mulled wine and other seasonal delights. Tonight, gather on board your ship for a Welcome Dinner. The ship moors in Nuremberg overnight. (B)

day 5, nuremBerg – cOntinental divide. Enjoy a guided morning tour of this historic city with its fabulous Gothic churches, 900-year-old city ramparts, Imperial Castle and the Justice Palace courtroom where the War Crimes Tribunal sat in 1946. following your tour, you will have free time to visit the city’s fabled Christmas Market and enjoy some hot mulled Glühwein – the souvenir mug is yours to keep! After lunch, continue on to the Continental Divide at Hilpoltstein – the river’s highest point at 1,332 feet above sea level – before descending through stair-step locks. (B,l,D)

day 6, regensBurg. Arrive in Regensburg after breakfast and enjoy a guided walking tour of this exquisitely preserved medieval city. Marvel at the beautiful churches, the homes of wealthy families, and one of Germany’s oldest bridges across the Danube. your tour ends with a visit to the Old Kornmarkt Christmas Market, with its festive stalls adorned with fir branches. If you’d like to explore on your own in lieu of our city tour, perhaps you will enjoy visiting the “royal” markets at the Thurn and Taxis Palace, a very traditional handicraft Christmas Market, where you can watch craftsmen at work. (B,l,D)

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christmas markets in linZ, austriasample lOcal delicacies

chRISTMAS TIME cRUISE

DATES & PRIcESday 7, passau – linZ, austria. After breakfast, you have two choices for how to spend the day. The first is a walking tour of picturesque Passau, a fairytale city founded more than 2,000 years ago, known for its fortifications and St. Stephan’s Cathedral. Afterwards, take some time to explore the town’s Christmas Market. Or take an optional full day excursion to Salzburg, birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and the setting for “The Sound of Music.” you will have time to visit Salzburg’s beautiful Christmas Market, renowned for local handicrafts and one-of-a-kind holiday presents. If you prefer to stay on board, enjoy a scenic cruise from Passau to linz. After arriving this evening, feel free to take a walk through this delightful town or browse for keepsakes at yet another charming Christmas Market. The ship departs around midnight and cruises overnight. (B,l,D)

day 8, melk – vienna. Today’s guided walking tour takes you to Melk’s magnificent 900-year-old Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe’s largest Baroque monasteries. you will see the famous library that inspired novelist Umberto Eco to write The Name of the Rose. During lunch, the ship cruises through the romantic Wachau Valley en route to Vienna, the “City of Music,” arriving this evening. Tonight, you may head into town to explore on your own or opt for an optional Mozart and Strauss concert. The ship moors overnight in Vienna. (B,l,D)

day 9, vienna. Start your morning excursion with a panoramic tour of Vienna. you will see city’s top sights including the majestic Opera House, the Ringstrasse, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral, followed by a walking tour of the city center. Afterwards, spend some time enjoying the Christmas Market and holiday festivities at the Town Hall. This afternoon, you can join an optional tour to Schönbrunn Palace, which has its own remarkable Christmas Market, or take a stroll along the Kärntnerstrasse and stop to sample Vienna’s famous pastries. The ship departs around dinnertime for Hungary. (B,l,D)

day 10, Budapest, hungarY. This morning, cruise past the beautiful towns nestled along the Danube Bend en route to Budapest. your Budapest sightseeing tour takes you to Buda Castle, with its splendid view of the twin cities, as well as the fisherman’s Bastion, the Royal Palace and St. Stephen’s Basilica. you have the balance of the day to explore the Christmas Market in the main square. Tonight, enjoy a farewell Dinner, followed by a special “Illuminations Cruise” past Budapest’s glittering river front. The ship moors overnight in Budapest. (B,l,D)

day 11, Budapest - disemBarkatiOn. your cruise comes to an end as you prepare for your homeward flight. (B)

dep. usa start emBark ship cruise cruise &canada citY date name OnlY pre/pOst ext.

2014 21 Nov Budapest 22 Nov AmaBella $2,699 $3,199 22 Nov Prague 25 Nov AmaPrima $2,799 $3,299 23 Nov Prague 26 Nov AmaSonata $2,799 $3,299 26 Nov Prague 29 Nov AmaBella $2,799 $3,299 1 Dec Budapest 2 Dec AmaPrima $2,799 $3,299 2 Dec Budapest 3 Dec AmaSonata $2,799 $3,299 5 Dec Budapest 6 Dec AmaBella $2,799 $3,299 6 Dec Prague 9 Dec AmaPrima $2,799 $3,299 7 Dec Prague 10 Dec AmaSonata $2,799 $3,299 10 Dec Prague 13 Dec AmaBella $2,799 $3,299 15 Dec Budapest 16 Dec AmaPrima $2,799 $3,299 16 Dec Budapest 17 Dec AmaSonata $2,699 $3,199 19 Dec« Budapest 20 Dec AmaBella $2,799 $3,549 20 Dec Prague 23 Dec AmaPrima $2,799 $3,299 23 Dec❖ Prague 27 Dec AmaBella $2,799 $3,5492015 22 Nov Budapest 23 Nov AmaPrima $2,799 $3,319 24 Nov Budapest 25 Nov AmaSonata $2,899 $3,419 27 Nov Budapest 28 Nov AmaBella $2,899 $3,419 27 Nov Prague 30 Nov AmaPrima $2,899 $3,419 29 Nov Prague 2 Dec AmaSonata $2,899 $3,419 2 Dec Prague 5 Dec AmaBella $2,899 $3,419 6 Dec Budapest 7 Dec AmaPrima $2,899 $3,419 8 Dec Budapest 9 Dec AmaSonata $2,899 $3,419 11 Dec Budapest 12 Dec AmaBella $2,899 $3,419 11 Dec▲ Prague 14 Dec AmaPrima $2,899 $3,419 13 Dec Prague 16 Dec AmaSonata $2,899 $3,419 16 Dec Prague 19 Dec AmaBella $2,899 $3,419 20 Dec Budapest 21 Dec AmaPrima $2,899 $3,419 22 Dec« Budapest 23 Dec AmaSonata $2,899 $3,799 25 Dec« Budapest 26 Dec AmaBella $2,899 $3,799 26 Dec❖ Prague 30 Dec AmaSonata $2,899 $3,679

▲Beer Cruise; visit www.AmaWaterways.com for detailed itineraries.

« Itinerary cruises from Budapest to Vilshofen; refer to "Melodies of the Danube" itinerary on page 54. The Dec 26, 2015 cruise is also a New year's cruise.

❖ Itinerary cruises from Vilshofen to Budapest; refer to "The Romantic Danube" itinerary on page 50. This is also a New year's cruise.



Cat. AA+ not available aboard the AmaBellaPort Charges: Additional $168 per personSingle Suppl. for Cruise: 50% of twin price; AA+ and Suites 100% of twin price Single Suppl. for Pre- or Post-Cruise Land Arrangements: $280 per person Bedding: Please select bedding configuration at the time of booking. Option A: Two twin beds Option B: One large bed (larger than queen size)

AMASONATA, AMAPRIMA & AMABELLA

cat. deck staterOOm add'l

D Piano Window $299 C Violin & Cello french Balcony $799 BB Cello french/Outside Balcony $1,299 BA Violin french/Outside Balcony $1,499 AB Cello french/Outside Balcony $1,699 AA Violin french/Outside Balcony $1,899 AA+ Violin french/Outside Balcony $2,499 SS Violin french/Outside Balcony $2,999

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christmas market in strasbourg, france

EuropE ItInErary


sWeet christmas treats experience a Winter Wonderland


daY destination actiVities

1 Overnight flight to the Netherlands 2 Amsterdam EMBARKATION Welcome Dinner 3 Amsterdam Canal cruise and city tour 4 Cologne City tour and Cathedral visit Visit Christmas Markets 5 Rüdesheim Siegfried’s Music Museum Visit Christmas Markets 6 Speyer Medieval Speyer tour OR half-day excursion to Heidelberg Visit Christmas Markets 7 Strasbourg Walking tour Visit Christmas Markets 8 Breisach Riquewihr walking tour OR Breisach and Freiburg excursion Visit Christmas Markets 9 Basel DISEMBARKATION City tour Lucerne Transfer to Lucerne Hotel check-in10 Lucerne Walking tour Optional Swiss mountain excursion Visit Christmas Markets 11 Lucerne Lake Cruise Transfer to Zurich Zurich Hotel check-in 12 Zurich Walking tour Visit Christmas Markets 13 Zurich Return flight home


Note: Most Christmas Markets open around November 25 and remain open until approximately December 23. Check with each country’s tourist office for more information.

Begin your journey in Amsterdam, amidst the city’s iconic canals and vibrant winter atmosphere. Embark upon an enchanting 7-night Rhine River cruise that takes you to Heidelberg and Cologne, famous for its majestic Cathedral and magical Christmas markets. Explore historic Alsace and other scenic regions with holiday traditions all their own. You will also visit two of Switzerland’s loveliest and most cosmopolitan cities, Lucerne and Zurich, where you enjoy a lake excursion, bustling Christmas Markets and pristine Alpine vistas.

chRISTMAS On ThE RhInEEnjoy a 7-night cruisE from amstErdam to BasEl, thEn spEnd 2 nights in lucErnE, followEd By 2 nights in Zurich 13 DAYS ∙ TRAVEL TO AMSTERDAM & RETuRN FROM ZuRICH OR REVERSE

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lucerne's chapel bridge, sWitzerland












» Transfer from the ship in Basel to hotel in Lucerne

» 2 nights hotel in Lucerne (or surrounding area) at the Radisson Blu (or similar), including daily buffet breakfast

» 2 nights hotel at the Zurich Hotel Continental (or similar), including daily buffet breakfast



» All English language on board in a non- smoking environment (smoking permitted only on the Sun Deck)


» All local taxes

YOUR ITInERARYday 1, depart usa/canada. Board your overnight flight to Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

day 2, arriVe in amsterdam, the netherlands – embarkation. Arrive in charming Amsterdam and board your luxurious river cruise ship. Meet your fellow travelers tonight at the Welcome Dinner. (D)

day 3, amsterdam. After breakfast, your tour of Amsterdam begins with a scenic canal cruise through the city known as the “Venice of the North.” See the beautiful homes that line the water, the fabled Skinny Bridge, and the famous Anne Frank House. Then enjoy a panoramic city tour, where you will see the great landmarks of Amsterdam, including a Dutch windmill. Afterwards, enjoy some free time to explore Amsterdam on your own before returning to the ship. We depart early this afternoon for Germany. (B,L,D)

day 4, cologne, germanY. The ship arrives in Cologne around lunch time. You will have a guided tour of the city, strolling through the Old Town and Cathedral Square, and visiting the Gothic cathedral. This evening, you will have free time to fully experience the elaborate Christmas Market in Cathedral Square, one of Europe’s biggest and best, or explore the city on your own. The ship cruises overnight. (B,L,D)

day 5, rhine gorge – rÜdesheim. This morning, we cruise through the fascinating Rhine Gorge, passing dozens of castles and the infamous Lorelei Rock. Arrive in Rüdesheim in time to visit the historic Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical

Instrument Museum and its collection of robotic and self-playing musical instruments, made during the 18th-20th centuries. Explore the town’s Christmas Market during your free time, or the Drosselgasse, a narrow alley lined with wine taverns and restaurants. The ship departs very late tonight and cruises to Speyer. (B,L,D)

day 6, speYer – heidelberg. Arrive in Speyer around lunchtime. Speyer is one of Germany’s oldest cities, known for its cathedral, churches, and the Altpörtel, a medieval gate. Choose either a tour of medieval Speyer or a half-day excursion to Heidelberg, where you will visit the red-walled Castle and its Great Vat (a 49,000-gallon wine cask) and see beautiful views of the Neckar Valley and Heidelberg below. You will have free time to wander what is said to be the longest pedestrian shopping street in Germany, the “Haupstrasse,” or visit some of the city’s festive Christmas Markets. This evening, the ship cruises to Strasbourg, France. (B,L,D)

day 7, strasbourg, france. Capital of the Alsace region in France, Strasbourg is situated on the Ill River, where it flows into the Rhine on the German border. Enjoy a panoramic tour that will take you past the Orangery, the town’s oldest park, the European Parliament and the Place de la Republique. Afterwards, explore on foot with a walking tour of the lovely “La Petite France” neighborhood, where you will see the Gothic cathedral with its famous astronomical clock. You will also visit Strasbourg’s famous Christmas market – said to be


christmas market in nuremberg, germanY

chRISTMAS On ThE RhInE

DATES & PRIcESthe oldest and best in all of France. The remainder of the day is yours to spend as you wish. The ship moors overnight in Strasbourg. (B,L,D)

day 8, breisach, germanY. The ship arrives in Breisach after lunch today. Choose one of two exciting excursions: A visit to Riquewihr, a picturesque town that looks much as it did back in the Middle Ages, or a walking tour of Breisach and Freiburg. Breisach is a beautiful town that houses one of Europe’s largest wine cellars. In Freiburg, you will visit the historical city center and the Freiburg’s Münster, a Gothic cathedral constructed of red sandstone. Rejoin the ship in Breisach. This evening, we set sail for Basel, Switzerland. (B,L,D)

day 9, basel, sWitzerland – disembarkation – lucerne. Disembark after breakfast and head off on a city tour of cosmopolitan Basel. Long an important university, banking and trade center, Basel’s glorious past is still evident in its medieval Town Hall and old, elegant homes. You will have free time in Basel for lunch on your own. Later, we will depart for Lucerne, stopping en route to visit the Lion Monument, built to honor the Swiss Guards who fought for King Louis XVI during the French Revolution. After arriving mid-afternoon and checking in to your hotel, the remainder of the evening is yours to spend at your leisure, perhaps visiting Lucerne’s charming Christmas Market. (B)

day 10, lucerne. Situated on Lake Lucerne, this city is truly a medieval gem. After breakfast, enjoy a walking tour

that will explore some of the city’s famous cobblestone streets, monuments, fountain-embellished public squares, covered bridges and colorful fresco-covered buildings. You will have free time in the afternoon to shop for Swiss-made watches, knives and delicious chocolates. As an alternative, you may take an optional tour and cable car ride to the top of a Swiss mountain, which offers incredible views of scenic Alpine vistas. (B)

day 11, lucerne – zurich. Enjoy a free morning in Lucerne before checking out of your hotel. Afterwards, you will cruise across the tranquil waters of Lake Lucerne to Vitznau, where you will board a motor coach for a scenic drive to Zurich. After checking into your hotel, the remainder of the day is at your leisure to explore the town or visit Zurich’s enchanting indoor Christmas Market (located inside the city’s main train station). (B)

day 12, zurich. Your morning walking tour of picturesque Zurich will include the Grossmünster and St. Peter, which has the largest church clock face in the world. You will also see the Old Town, the Town Hall and the Fraumünster abbey. The rest of the day is free for you to explore on your own, visit the Christmas Markets or stroll the Bahnhofstrasse, one of the world’s most expensive shopping avenues. (B)

day 13, depart zurich. After breakfast, bid farewell to Switzerland and prepare for your return flight home. (B)

dep. usa start embark ship cruise cruise &canada citY date name onlY pre/post ext.

2014 19 Nov Zurich 24 Nov AmaCerto $2,799 $3,959 22 Nov Amsterdam 23 Nov AmaReina $2,699 $3,859 25 Nov Zurich 30 Nov AmaReina $2,799 $3,959 30 Nov Amsterdam 1 Dec AmaCerto $2,799 $3,959 3 Dec Zurich 8 Dec AmaCerto $2,799 $3,959 6 Dec Amsterdam 7 Dec AmaReina $2,799 $3,959 9 Dec Zurich 14 Dec AmaReina $2,799 $3,959 14 Dec Amsterdam 15 Dec AmaCerto $2,799 $3,959 17 Dec Zurich 22 Dec AmaCerto $2,799 $3,959 20 Dec Amsterdam 21 Dec AmaReina $2,799 $3,959 23 Dec« Zurich 28 Dec AmaReina $2,799 $3,9592015 20 Nov Zurich 25 Nov AmaSerena $2,899 $4,059 22 Nov Amsterdam 23 Nov AmaCerto $2,799 $3,959 25 Nov Zurich 30 Nov AmaCerto $2,899 $4,059 1 Dec Amsterdam 2 Dec AmaSerena $2,899 $4,059 4 Dec Zurich 9 Dec AmaSerena $2,899 $4,059 6 Dec Amsterdam 7 Dec AmaCerto $2,899 $4,059 9 Dec Zurich 14 Dec AmaCerto $2,899 $4,059 15 Dec Amsterdam 16 Dec AmaSerena $2,899 $4,059 18 Dec Zurich 23 Dec AmaSerena $2,899 $4,059 20 Dec Amsterdam 21 Dec AmaCerto $2,899 $4,059 23 Dec« Zurich 28 Dec AmaCerto $2,899 $4,059

«New Year's Cruise; visit www.AmaWaterways.com for detailed itineraries.





Single Suppl. for Pre- or Post-Cruise Land Arrangements: $560 per person


AMASEREnA, AMASOnATA, AMAREInA, AMAPRIMA & AMAcERTO



TREASURES OF ThE MAIn & RhInEEnjoy 2 nights in praguE and thEn a 7-night cruisE from nurEmBErg to amstErdamPRAGuE ∙ NuREMBERG ∙ BAMBERG ∙ KITZINGEN ∙ WüRZBuRG ∙ WERTHEIM ∙ RüDESHEIM ∙ COLOGNE ∙ AMSTERDAM

dep. usa start embark ship cruise cruise &canada citY date name onlY pre ext.

2014 7 Nov Prague 10 Nov AmaCerto $2,899 $3,399 21 Dec* Prague 24 Dec AmaSonata $2,699 $3,1992015 24 Dec** Prague 28 Dec AmaPrima $2,899 $3,679

*9-night cruise including 2 free nights in Amsterdam on board the ship

** Pre-extension in Prague is for 3 nights



Single Suppl. for Pre-Cruise Land Arrangements: $280 per person ($420 per person for Dec 24, 2015 departure)

For upgrade charges, refer to chart on the right.

Temple complex in myanmar

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AMAVOYAGES ItInErArY

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AmaVida • AmaKatarina • AmaDara • AmaLotus • AmaPura • Zambezi Queen

amavoyagesFor those seeking a more adventurous travel experience, our AmAVoyAges division offers unique itineraries in Portugal, Russia, Vietnam & Cambodia, myanmar (Burma) and Africa. With spacious, custom-designed ships sailing on the Douro, Volga, mekong, Ayeyarwady and Chobe Rivers, travelers have the opportunity to visit more exotic destinations without giving up comfort and elegance. Although somewhat different from AmAWAteRWAys european fleet, AmAVoyAges

vessels offer the highest standards possible in these parts of the world.

The Douro. Cruise through the stunning Douro River Valley (a UNesCo World Heritage site) in Portugal aboard the 106-passenger AmAViDA on either our enticing Douro or Port Wine & Flamenco itineraries. Don’t miss land programs in Lisbon and madrid. (pages 94-101)

The Volga. Discover Russia with a cruise between moscow and st. Petersburg aboard the AmAKAtARiNA. (page 102)

The Mekong. explore Vietnam and Cambodia aboard the award-winning AmALotUs or the brand-new AmADARA. Discover siem Reap with a 3-night land extension, or Hanoi, siem Reap, Ho Chi minh City and more on an 8-night land extension. (page 106)

The Ayeyarwady. our new itineraries in myanmar cruise between mandalay and Pyay, with some departures cruising to yangon, on the all-suite AmAPURA. extend your journey with land programs in yangon and inle Lake. (pages 110-117)

The Chobe. embark on the ultimate trip to Africa with an itinerary that combines a wildlife river cruise on the ZAmBeZi QUeeN with an extensive land program that includes stays in luxurious safari lodges. (pages 118-125)

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amavida cruising through Porto


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PEna PalacE - sintra, Portugal EnjoYing local music in Pinhão toWEr of bElEm, lisbon


daY dEstination activitiEs

1 Overnight flight to Portugal 2 Lisbon Hotel check-in 3 Lisbon City tour 4 Lisbon Sintra excursion 5 Lisbon Free time in Fatima Transfer to Porto Porto EMBARKATION Welcome Dinner 6 Régua Wine tasting at Quinta do Seixo Douro Museum 7 Régua Lamego city tour Scenic cruising 8 Barca d’Alva Salamanca excursion with Flamenco show Vega Terrón Rejoin the ship 9 Vega Terrón Castelo Rodrigo tour Pinhão Wine tasting and dinner at Quinta Avessada 10 Régua Palacio de Mateus tour Entre-Os-Rios Dinner at the Alpendurada Monastery 11 Porto City tour and port wine tasting 12 Porto DISEMBARKATION


Spend three nights in Portugal’s capital, Lisbon, before beginning your journey down the Douro River, with its dramatic gorges, lush vineyards and tranquil fishing villages. Begin in Porto and continue on to the ancient and picturesque city of Lamego. Enter Spain to visit Salamanca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as the beautiful inland countryside and the palace and gardens of Mateus. Explore the 24th-century Alpendurada Monastery before concluding your cruise in Porto.

ENTICING DOUROSpend 3 nightS in LiSbon, then enjoy a 7-night cruiSe through the dramatic douro river vaLLey 12 DAyS ∙ TRAVEL TO LISBON & RETURN FROM PORTO

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lisbon, Portugal

INCLUDED FEATURES » 3 nights hotel at the Lisbon Tiara Park Atlantic (or similar), including daily buffet breakfast

» Transfer from the hotel to Lisbon to the ship in Porto

» 7 nights deluxe cruise accommodation in an outside stateroom - most staterooms offer balconies



» Complimentary Internet access in all staterooms


» Superb dining including complimentary local wine, port wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on board




» Sail Away Mimosa and Sun Deck BBQ

» Special highlights including lectures, theme dinners, onboard music performances and afternoon/evening piano music




» All local taxes

YOUR ITINERARYday 1, dEPart usa/canada. Board your overnight flight to Lisbon, Portugal.

day 2, arrivE in lisbon, Portugal. Arrive in Lisbon and check in to your hotel. The remainder of the day and evening is free to explore this historic city on your own.

day 3, lisbon. One of Europe’s most beautiful cities, Lisbon sprawls across several hills along the Tagus River. See Belem Tower, a fortified 4-story tower made of limestone, and visit the Late Gothic Jerónimos Monastery, the burial place of many Portuguese kings and heroes. you will also see the Discoveries Monument, the city’s most famous monument, built in honor of Portugal’s greatest maritime explorers. The rest of the afternoon is free for you to explore the city’s other top sights, such as the Castle of São Jorge or the Santa Justa Elevator that overlooks the castle, river and Rossio Square. (B)

day 4, lisbon – sintra. Enjoy a morning excursion to Serra de Sintra, one of the loveliest mountain villages in Portugal and a favorite summer residence of the Portuguese royal family for more than 500 years. Long an inspiration for artists and poets, Lord Byron once called it “perhaps the most delightful [village] in Europe.” High up on a rocky peak, you will tour the Castelo da Pena, a wonderful fairy tale castle dating from Portugal’s Romantic period. Afterwards, enjoy a wine tasting or free time on your own. (B)

day 5, lisbon – fatima – EmbarKation – Porto. After breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive through the Portuguese

countryside to Porto. Stop along the way to spend several hours in Fatima, famous for its shrine to the Virgin Mary (who is said to have appeared before three children here in 1917) and now a world-renowned pilgrimage site. Explore the town and enjoy lunch on your own before continuing on to Porto to board your ship. Gather on board tonight for a Welcome Dinner. (B,D)

day 6, Porto – rÉgua. Spend a leisurely morning soaking up the beauty of the Douro River as you cruise to Régua, a Portuguese town renowned for its utterly spectacular scenery. After arriving this afternoon, enjoy a port wine tasting at Quinto do Seixo, a lovely 108-acre country estate that offers an interactive wine museum and breathtaking views of steeply terraced hillside vineyards, the Douro River and the nearby village of Pinhão. All port made here is destined for Sandeman, a company known around the world for its quality wines. Later, you may choose to visit the Douro Museum, which offers a comprehensive and fascinating in-depth look at the unique Douro wine-growing region. your ship moors in Régua overnight. (B,L,D)

day 7, rÉgua—barca d’alva. This morning, you will have an excursion to ancient and picturesque Lamego, home to one of the most important pilgrimage sites in all of Portugal, the Nossa Senhora dos Remédios (Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies). The shrine features a staircase of nearly 700 steps, beautifully decorated with white and blue tiles. Other attractions include a Gothic cathedral, a museum,

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vinEYards along thE douro rivEr figuEira dE castElo rodrigo

ENTICING DOURO

DATES & PRICESand charming cafés. This afternoon, enjoy the wild, rugged scenery as your ship cruises through the dramatic gorges of the Douro river valley en route to Barca d’Alva. (B,L,D)

day 8, salamanca, sPain – vEga dE tErrÓn, Portugal. Drive to Salamanca today for a full-day tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, located at the center of Spain’s Castilla y León region. Built of golden sandstone, Salamanca is known as a “living museum,” an opportunity to step back in time to the Middle Ages. During your guided tour, you will see the city’s elegant university buildings, the twin-towered Cathedral, the intriguingly decorated House of Shells, as well as Plaza Mayor, considered the most magnificent main square in Spain. Later, enjoy a lively and colorful foot-stomping Flamenco show. you will rejoin the ship in Vega de Terrón, where the ship moors overnight. (B,L,D)

day 9, vEga dE tErrÓn – Pinhão. After another sumptuous breakfast, tour Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, a small fortified village perched high on a hilltop with centuries-old walls, steep narrow streets and fantastic views. We will stop to admire the Chafariz dos Pretos, a truly unique fountain decorated with black faces, and taste some delicious locally-grown produce. Return to the ship for lunch and cruise onward to Pinhão, whose train station boasts an impressive collection of beautiful Portuguese tiles. This evening, you will be treated to Moscatel de Favaios (a sweet fortified wine) and traditional Portuguese food at a country wine estate, Quinta Avessada. you will be the honored guests of the vintner-owner and his delightful

family at a truly memorable dinner, an experience many of our guests consider a highlight of their cruise. We moor overnight in Pinhão. (B,L,D)

day 10, rÉgua – EntrE-os-rios. This morning, cruise to Régua for a morning excursion to the Baroque-style Palacio de Mateus and its gardens, located in the beautiful Trás-os-Montes region near the city of Vila Real. Inside the house you’ll see exhibits of religious images and beautiful furnishings, paintings and ceiling of intricately carved wood. The gardens here are considered some of the most beautiful in Portugal. Return to the ship for lunch while the ship cruises to Entre-Os-Rios, arriving this evening. Tonight, you will enjoy a traditional home-cooked Portuguese meal at the Alpendurada Monastery. Savor a glass of port as you take in the gorgeous view from the monastery’s terrace. (B,L,D)

day 11, Porto. your ship arrives in Porto, the capital of northern Portugal, early this morning. your guided tour of the historical quarter, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, includes a number of iconic sights: the Porto Cathedral, one of the city’s oldest and most impressive monuments, the bustling main square and the Sao Bento Railway Station, renowned for its magnificent blue and white tile panels depicting scenes from Portuguese history. you’ll also enjoy a tasting of port wine, which derives its name from this very city. The ship moors overnight in Porto. (B,L,D)

day 12, Porto – disEmbarKation. your cruise comes to an end as you prepare for your homeward flight. (B)

dEP. usa start EmbarK shiP cruisE cruisE &canada citY datE namE onlY PrE Ext.

20 Mar* Lisbon 24 Mar AmaVida $2,699 $3,449 27 Mar* Lisbon 31 Mar AmaVida $2,799 $3,549 17 Apr Lisbon 21 Apr AmaVida $3,299 $4,049 24 Apr Lisbon 28 Apr AmaVida $3,399 $4,149 15 May Lisbon 19 May AmaVida $3,599 $4,349 22 May Lisbon 26 May AmaVida $3,599 $4,349 12 Jun Lisbon 16 Jun AmaVida $3,499 $4,249 19 Jun Lisbon 23 Jun AmaVida $3,499 $4,249 10 Jul Lisbon 14 Jul AmaVida $3,499 $4,249 17 Jul Lisbon 21 Jul AmaVida $3,499 $4,249 7 Aug Lisbon 11 Aug AmaVida $3,499 $4,249 14 Aug Lisbon 18 Aug AmaVida $3,599 $4,349 4 Sep Lisbon 8 Sep AmaVida $3,799 $4,549 11 Sep Lisbon 15 Sep AmaVida $3,799 $4,549 2 Oct Lisbon 6 Oct AmaVida $3,699 $4,449 9 Oct Lisbon 13 Oct AmaVida $3,599 $4,349 30 Oct Lisbon 3 Nov AmaVida $3,099 $3,849








AMAVIDA

cat. dEcK statEroom add'l

D Douro Window $299 C Lisbon Balcony $1,099 B Lisbon Balcony $1,299 A Porto Balcony $1,599 S Porto Balcony $2,999

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Enjoy tastings of port and othEr douro winEs


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fado MusiCian CiBELEs fountain, Madrid


day dEstination aCtiVitiEs

1 Overnight flight to Portugal 2 Lisbon Hotel check-in 3 Lisbon City tour Free time 4 Lisbon Sintra excursion 5 Lisbon Transfer to Fatima Fatima Free time Transfer to Porto Porto EMBARKATION Welcome Dinner 6 Porto City tour Free time 7 Porto Guimarães Scenic cruising Entre-Os-Rios Alpendurada Monastery dinner 8 Caldas Resende excursion de Aregos Wine tasting at Quinta do Seixo 9 Régua Lamego excursion Scenic cruising Pinhão Quinta Avessada dinner and wine tasting 10 Pinhão Mateus excursion 11 Barca d’Alva Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo visit 12 Vega Terrón DISEMBARKATION Salamanca tour Transfer to Madrid Madrid Hotel check-in 13 Madrid City tour 14 Madrid Toledo excursion 15 Madrid Return flight home


Start your journey in Portugal's beautiful capital city, Lisbon. Then travel to Porto, where you will embark your ship and begin to traverse through one of Europe’s most unexplored regions, filled with vineyards, dramatic gorges and steeply terraced hillsides. Visit the small town of Pinhão, a Mecca for wine lovers, the beautiful region of Tras-os-Montes and the village of Entre-Os-Rios. Conclude your journey in beautiful Madrid, renowned for its great cultural and artistic heritage.

PORT WINE & FLAMENCOSpend 3 nightS in LiSbon, enjoy a 7-night douro cruiSe, foLLowed by 3 nightS in Madrid 15 DAyS ∙ TRAVEL TO LISBON & RETuRN FROM MADRID OR REVERSE

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City ViEw, porto

INCLUDED FEATURES » 3 nights hotel at the Lisbon Tiara Park Atlantic (or similar), including daily buffet breakfast

» Transfer from hotel in Lisbon to ship in Porto

» 7 nights deluxe cruise accommodation in an outside stateroom - most staterooms offer balconies



» Complimentary internet access in all staterooms


» Superb dining including complimentary local wine, port wine, beer and soft drinks with every lunch and dinner on board



» Sail Away Mimosa and Sun Deck BBQ


» Transfer from ship in Vega Terrón to hotel in Madrid

» 3 nights hotel in Madrid at the Westin Palace Madrid (or similar), including daily buffet breakfast





» All local taxes

YOUR ITINERARYday 1, dEpart usa/Canada. Board your overnight flight to Lisbon, Portugal.

day 2, arriVE in LisBon, portugaL. Arrive in Lisbon, Portugal’s capital city, and transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day and evening is free to explore on your own. (B)

day 3, LisBon. One of Europe’s most beautiful cities, Lisbon sprawls across several hills along the Tagus River. See Belem Tower, a fortified 4-story tower made of limestone, and visit the Late Gothic Jerónimos Monastery, the burial place of many Portuguese kings and heroes. The rest of the afternoon is free for you to explore the city’s other top sights, such as the Castle of São Jorge or the Santa Justa Elevator that overlooks the castle, river and Rossio Square. (B)

day 4, LisBon. Enjoy an excursion to Serra de Sintra, former home of the Portuguese royal family, one of the most picturesque mountain villages in Portugal and a source of inspiration for generations of poets. you will have a guided tour of the Pena National Palace, a fairy tale castle from Portugal’s Romantic period, situated high up on a rocky peak. (B)

day 5, LisBon – fatiMa – porto – EMBarKation. Today you will leave Lisbon behind and take a scenic drive through the Portuguese countryside to Fatima, a town renowned for its Basilica shrine dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Explore the town and enjoy lunch on your own before continuing on to Porto

to board your ship. This evening, meet your fellow travelers at the Welcome Dinner. The ship moors overnight in Porto. (B,D)

day 6, porto. your sightseeing tour of Porto reveals 16th century arcaded buildings, Baroque churches and the magnificent iron bridge built by French engineer Gustave Eiffel. you will also have a chance to see the elegant residential section along the Atlantic coast. Enjoy some free time to explore the Old City on your own. For some modern culture, you may want to head to the Boavista area, where you will find the Casa da Musica and the Museum of Modern Art. The ship moors overnight in Porto. (B,L,D)

day 7, porto – EntrE-os-rios. An excursion to Guimarães brings you to one of the most historic towns in Portugal and a uNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy some scenic cruising through the Douro Valley on your way to Entre-Os-Rios. This evening savor a glass of Port wine and take in the breathtaking view of the river valley from the terrace of the 14th century Alpendurada Monastery, where you will be served a delicious Portuguese dinner. The ship moors here overnight. (B,L,D)

day 8, CaLdas dE arEgo-rÉgua. This morning enjoy an excursion to the charming and historic village of Resende. After arriving this afternoon in Régua, enjoy a port wine tasting at Quinta do Seixo, a lovely 108-acre country estate that offers an interactive wine museum and breathtaking

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thE royaL paLaCE and thE aLMudEna CathEdraL, Madrid fLaMEnCo danCErs

PORT WINE & FLAMENCO

DATES & PRICES views of steeply terraced hillside vineyards, the Douro River and the nearby village of Pinhão. All port made here is destined for Sandeman, a company known around the world for its quality wines. (B,L,D)

day 9, rÉgua – pinhÃo. This morning, you will have an excursion to ancient and picturesque Lamego, home to one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Portugal, the Nossa Senhora dos Remédios (Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies). Other attractions include a Gothic cathedral, a museum and charming cafés. This afternoon, enjoy the wild, rugged scenery as your ship cruises through the dramatic gorges of the Douro river valley. Tonight, you will dine at Quinta Avessada. (B,L,D)

day 10, pinhÃo. After breakfast, enjoy an excursion to the Baroque palace and gardens known as the Palacio de Mateus, located in the beautiful region of Trás-os-Montes near the city of Vila Real. Later, enjoy some free time to explore at your leisure in Pinhão. your ship moors here overnight. (B,L,D)

day 11, BarCa d’aLVa. Take in the stunning views along the valley as you cruise from Pinhão to Barca D’Alva. In the afternoon you will visit Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, a fortified 16th century village nestled high on a hilltop with many steep, narrow streets. Be sure to stop in the market square to admire the Chafariz dos Pretos, a striking fountain decorated with black faces. The ship arrives in Vega Terrón later this evening, where it will moor overnight. (B,L,D)

day 12, VEga tErrÓn, spain – disEMBarKation – saLaManCa – Madrid. you will disembark your ship and head off for a full-day tour of Salamanca, a uNESCO World Heritage Site located at the center of Spain’s Castilla y León region. your guided city tour includes the university buildings, the 12th century Romanesque church of San Martin, the House of Shells, and also some free time to explore the city on your own. Later, you will be transferred to Madrid and check in to your hotel. (B)

day 13, Madrid. Today you will have a guided tour of Madrid, the capital and largest city in Spain. Known for its many historic districts as well as its modern infrastructure, the city’s top landmarks include the elaborate Royal Palace, Buen Retiro Park, Plaza Mayor and world renowned art galleries such as the Prado Museum and Centro de Arte Reina Sofia. (B)

day 14, Madrid. Enjoy an unforgettable excursion to the walled city of Toledo, a uNESCO World Heritage Site and ancient capital of Spain. Populated since pre-Roman times, the city’s landmarks include the Alcázar, Cathedral of Toledo and the El Greco Museum. (B)

day 15, Madrid. your river cruise vacation comes to an end as you prepare for your homeward flight. (B)

dEp. usa start EMBarK ship CruisE CruisE &Canada City datE naME onLy prE/post Ext.

3 Apr Lisbon 7 Apr AmaVida $2,899 $4,519 10 Apr Madrid 14 Apr AmaVida $3,099 $4,719 8 May Madrid 12 May AmaVida $3,599 $5,219 5 Jun Madrid 9 Jun AmaVida $3,599 $5,219 3 Jul Madrid 7 Jul AmaVida $3,499 $5,119 31 Jul Madrid 4 Aug AmaVida $3,499 $5,119 28 Aug Madrid 1 Sep AmaVida $3,799 $5,419 25 Sep Madrid 29 Sep AmaVida $3,799 $5,419 16 Oct Lisbon 20 Oct AmaVida $3,399 $5,019 23 Oct Madrid 27 Oct AmaVida $3,299 $4,919







AMAVIDA

Cat. dECK statErooM add'L

D Douro Window $299 C Lisbon Balcony $1,099 B Lisbon Balcony $1,299 A Porto Balcony $1,599 S Porto Balcony $2,999

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spectacular domes of st. basil's cathedral, moscow


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local performers oN KiZhi islaNd st. petersburg, russia--


daY destiNatioN actiVities

1 Overnight flight to Russia 2 Moscow EMBARKATION Welcome Dinner 3 Moscow City tour with Red Square Lunch on day boat Bow Hill and Metro tour 4 Moscow Kremlin and Armory tour 5 Uglich City tour 6 Yaroslavl City tour 7 Goritsy Visit to St. Cyril Monastery and the Museum of Icons 8 Kizhi Wooden Architecture Museum 9 Svirstroy Shashlyk (Russian BBQ) Russian home visit 10 St. Petersburg Hermitage Museum Lunch in local restaurant City tour 11 St. Petersburg Catherine’s Palace and Park in Pushkin Ballet performance at the Hermitage Theater OR "Folklore Show" 12 St. Petersburg Excursion to Peterhof 13 St. Petersburg DISEMBARKATION


Your unforgettable voyage through Russia starts with a panoramic overview of Moscow. See its colorful onion domes, stark Soviet-style architecture, and take fascinating guided tours of the Kremlin and the elaborate Metro system. Cruise northward to the Golden Ring cities of Uglich and Yaroslavl, and continue along the Volga-Baltic canals and across Europe’s two largest lakes, Onega and Ladoga. In St. Petersburg you will tour the city and visit the Hermitage and its world-renowned art collection.

RUSSIAN WATERWAYSEnjoy a grand 11-night cruisE from moscow to st. PEtErsburg 13 DAYS ∙ TRAVEL TO MOSCOW & RETURN FROM ST. PETERSBURG OR REVERSE

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TRADITIONAL "MATRYOSHKA" NESTING DOLLS THE ANNUNCIATION CATHEDRAL IN MOSCOW, RUSSIA

INCLUDED FEATURES » 11 nights cruise accommodation in an outside stateroom – most with balconies



» All meals included during your cruise

» Unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks with every dinner on board


» Cocktail Reception and Welcome Dinner

» Home visit with Russian family

» Ballet performance at the Hermitage Theater, the private theater of the Czars

» Special highlights including lectures, Russian language classes, theme dinners, cooking demonstration, onboard music performances and afternoon/evening piano music

» Physician on board

» All English language on board in a non-smoking environment (except Sun Deck)

» Transfers between airport and ship are included with the purchase of airfare from AMAWATERWAYS

» All local taxes

YOUR ITINERARYDay 1, DEPART USA/CANADA. Board your overnight flight to Moscow, Russia.

Day 2, ARRIVE IN MOSCOW, RUSSIA – EMBARKATION. Arrive in Moscow and board the beautiful AMAKATARINA. Relax in your stateroom or explore the city on your own before meeting your fellow travelers at the Welcome Dinner. (D)

Day 3, MOSCOW. Today, enjoy a city tour that includes the Red Square and many other of Moscow’s well-known sights. You will have some free time to shop for souvenirs or wander on your own, perhaps to visit St. Basil’s Cathedral or the State Department Store, GUM, Russia’s most famous shopping mall. Enjoy a lunch cruise on the Moscow River past the imposing façade of the Kremlin. This afternoon, you will visit Poklonnaya (Bow) Hill and its monument to WWII, and tour the city’s amazing Metro, quite possibly the world’s most extravagant subway system. Many of the stations are adorned with chandeliers, sculptures and elaborate frescoes. The ship moors overnight in Moscow. (B,L,D)

Day 4, MOSCOW. This morning, you will have a fascinating guided tour of the Kremlin, one of the greatest architectural complexes in the world and former seat of the Russian Czars and Bolshevik rulers. You will also visit the Kremlin’s Armory, Russia’s oldest public museum, which houses the Romanov’s

jaw-dropping collection of royal jewels, crowns and armor, as well as the world’s largest collection of priceless Fabergé eggs. The afternoon is yours to spend at your leisure. The ship departs this evening for Uglich. (B,L,D)

Day 5, UGLICH. Located on the banks of the Volga, Uglich was founded by merchants more than 800 years ago and is now home to some of Russia’s most beautiful churches and cathedrals. After arriving this evening, you will have a guided tour of the city and visit the Chambers of Prince Dimitry and the magnificent Church of Dimitry on the Blood, dedicated to the tragic death of Ivan the Terrible’s young son and heir. The ship departs later tonight for Yaroslavl. (B,L,D)

Day 6, YAROSLAVL. Founded a thousand years ago by Prince Yaroslav the Wise, Yaroslavl is one of Russia’s oldest cities, tracing its roots back to the days of the Vikings. Your guided tour this morning explores the city’s history through its architecture with stops at the Transfiguration of Our Saviors Monastery, which served as a fortress and a center of spirituality in medieval times, as well as a burial place for Yaroslavl’s princes and nobles. You will also visit the Yaroslavl Museum of Russian Art, housed in a lovely building that was once the residence of the Governor of Yaroslavl. The ship departs early this afternoon and cruises overnight. (B,L,D)

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russiaN ballet

RUSSIAN WATERWAYS

DATES & PRICESday 7, goritsY. Goritsy is a peaceful and picturesque farming town that is quintessentially Russian. You will arrive here in the early afternoon and take a guided tour that includes the Monastery of St. Cyril on the White Lake, one of the largest and most influential monasteries in all of Russia, with 11 majestic churches contained within its austere fortress walls. The monastery is also famous for its Museum of Icons, home to some of the oldest icons in the country. Return to the ship and continue on in the late afternoon to the island of Kizhi. (B,L,D)

day 8, KiZhi. This afternoon you will arrive at Kizhi, situated at the north end of Lake Onega and the site of some of the most amazing wooden architecture in Russia. The entire island is a national open-air museum with more than 80 historic wooden structures, such as the Church of Intercession. Built by locals 250 years ago, the church’s towering walls and 22 domes were all constructed without a single nail. The ship departs later tonight. (B,L,D)

day 9, sVirstroY. This afternoon the ship arrives in Svirstroy, a town 100 miles from St. Petersburg with a population of only a thousand people. You will have a chance to sample grilled shashlyk, Russia’s very popular and delicious version of shish kebab, and later you will also enjoy a unique opportunity to visit the home of a friendly Russian family, where you will savor tea and pastries and genuine Russian hospitality. We depart mid-afternoon and cruise overnight to St. Petersburg. (B,L,D)

day 10, st. petersburg. Russia’s capital city for two centuries, St. Petersburg was built to Peter the Great’s exact specifications in the early 18th century. After breakfast, you will disembark the ship and travel by hydrofoil to the Hermitage, one of the oldest, largest and most awe-inspiring museums in the world. Founded by Catherine the Great, the museum is a massive six-building complex (including the former Winter Palace) housing nearly three million works of art. After your visit, relax over an enjoyable lunch in a local restaurant. This afternoon, you will have a sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg that includes the Peter and Paul Fortress, Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood and St. Isaacs Cathedral. The ship moors overnight in St. Petersburg. (B,L,D)

day 11, st. petersburg. Visit the nearby town of Pushkin today, where Catherine’s Palace was once the summer residence of the Russian Czars. This excursion includes a tour of the Cameron Gallery, which features formal state rooms and dining rooms, embellished with baroque and neoclassical furnishings and ornate décor. You will also visit the reconstructed Amber Room, considered by many to be the "Eighth Wonder of the World," featuring dazzling

amber-paneled walls. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. This evening, experience either a spectacular Russian ballet performance at the palatial Hermitage Theater or a lively Russian “Folklore Show” that features traditional Cossack songs, dances and costumes. The ship moors in St. Petersburg overnight. (B,L,D)

day 12, st. petersburg. This morning, depart by hydrofoil for Peterhof, St. Petersburg’s most spectacular imperial estate. Often referred to as the “Russian Versailles,” the palace was built on the shore of the Gulf of Finland by Peter the Great, initially as a resting place en route to the Imperial Naval base. Your tour includes the Lower Palace, the Grand Cascade and Samson Fountain, which commemorates Russia’s victory over Sweden during the Great Northern War. The ship moors in St. Petersburg overnight. (B,L,D)

day 13, st. petersburg – disembarKatioN. Your Russian cruise comes to an end as you prepare for your homeward flight. (B)

dep. usa start embarK ship cruisecaNada citY date Name oNlY

9 May Moscow 10 May AmaKatarina $3,999 20 May St. Petersburg 21 May AmaKatarina $4,099 31 May Moscow 1 Jun AmaKatarina $4,199 11 Jun St. Petersburg 12 Jun AmaKatarina $4,199 22 Jun Moscow 23 Jun AmaKatarina $4,199 3 Jul St. Petersburg 4 Jul AmaKatarina $4,199 14 Jul Moscow 15 Jul AmaKatarina $4,199 25 Jul St. Petersburg 26 Jul AmaKatarina $4,199 5 Aug Moscow 6 Aug AmaKatarina $4,199 16 Aug St. Petersburg 17 Aug AmaKatarina $4,199 27 Aug Moscow 28 Aug AmaKatarina $4,199 7 Sep St. Petersburg 8 Sep AmaKatarina $4,199 18 Sep Moscow 19 Sep AmaKatarina $4,099 29 Sep St. Petersburg 30 Sep AmaKatarina $3,999


Cruise prices are per person in a Cat. F, deluxe outside stateroom with window. To upgrade to a higher category, add per person:

AMAKATARINA


E One & Two Standard twin with Window $279 D One & Two Superior with Window $699 C Two Deluxe with Balcony $1,399 B Three Deluxe with Balcony $1,599 A Four Deluxe with Balcony $1,799 BS Two & Three Bolshoi Suites with Balcony $2,099 MS Two & Three Marinsky Suites with Balcony $2,599 HS Four Hermitage Suite with Balcony $2,799 IS Two Imperial Suite with Balcony $4,999

Port charges: Additional $253 per person



Visa: A visa is required for travel to Russia; please consult with your Consulate for more information.

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daybreak at the angkor unesco world heritage site in cambodia


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rice paper workshop, cai be ha long bay, vietnam

Your journey begins in Vietnam’s bustling capital, Hanoi, followed by an excursion to breathtaking Ha Long Bay for an overnight sojourn. A short flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia, brings you to the gateway of the ancient Khmer empire. Spend three days touring the temples of Angkor Archeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before embarking your Mekong cruise on Tonle Sap Lake. Visit rural villages, historic pagodas, floating markets and a Buddhist monastery along the way. Conclude your cruise with a two night stay in lively Ho Chi Minh City.

vietnam, cambodia & the riches of the mekongSPEND 2 NIGHTS IN HANOI, OVERNIGHT IN HA LONG BAY, THEN TRAVEL TO SIEM REAP FOR 3 NIGHTS BEFORE EMBARKING ON YOUR 7-NIGHT MEKONG RIVER CRUISE, ENDING YOUR JOURNEY WITH A 2-NIGHT STAY IN HO CHI MINH CITY (SAIGON) 16 DAYS ∙ TRAVEL TO HANOI & RETURN FROM HO CHI MINH CITY

daiLY Program featUres


1 Hanoi Hotel check-in 2 Hanoi City tour and rickshaw ride Water Puppet Show 3 Hanoi Transfer to Ha Long Bay Ha Long Bay Bay excursion Overnight cruise aboard a traditional Junk 4 Ha Long Bay Transfer to airport Flight to Siem Reap Siem Reap Hotel check-in 5 Siem Reap Angkor Thom and Banteay Srei Visit AmaWaterways- sponsored school 6 Siem Reap Angkor Wat and Ta Prohm Temple 7 Tonle Sap Lake EMBARKATION Welcome Dinner 8 Kampong Chhnang Motor boat excursion to lakeside wetlands Koh Chen Silversmith village visit 9 Oudong Visit Buddhist monastery Kampong Tralach Oxcart ride Phnom Penh Walking tour 10 Phnom Penh Phnom Penh city tour and Royal Palace visit Killing Fields excursion 11 Tan Chau Border Crossing from Cambodia to Vietnam 12 Tan Chau Visit to craftsmen’s workshops and village Trishaw ride 13 Sa Dec Local boat ride to Sa Dec Village Visit to local market, museum and temple Xeo Quyt Xeo Quyt excursion Cai Be Visit rice paper and candy-making workshops 14 Ho Chi Minh City DISEMBARKATION (My Tho Port) Transfer to city City tour 15 Ho Chi Minh City Free day 16 Ho Chi Minh City Return flight home


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cruise the mekong in comfort and style aboard the award-winning amalotus

incLUded featUres » 2 nights hotel accommodation in Hanoi at the Sofitel Legend Metropole (or similar), including daily buffet breakfast

» Overnight stay on board a luxurious traditional Junk in Ha Long Bay

» 3 nights hotel accommodation in Siem Reap at the Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort (or similar), including daily buffet breakfast

» 7 nights deluxe cruise accommodation in an outside stateroom - most staterooms offer twin balconies



» Unlimited wine with every lunch and dinner on board

» Complimentary local beer, house-brand spirits and soft drinks during cruise


» Welcome Dinner and Farewell Dinner

» Onboard special highlights including folklore dances and music performances, culture discussion forums, theme dinners and piano entertainment

» Non-smoking environment (smoking permitted only on the Sun Deck)

» 2 nights hotel accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) at the Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers (or similar), including buffet breakfast


YoUr itinerarYday 1, arrive in hanoi, vietnam. Welcome to Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital city, known for its graceful colonial architecture, frenetic streets, and verdant parks and temples. After checking into your hotel, the remainder of the day is yours to explore on your own.

day 2, hanoi. A morning sightseeing tour will take you to some of Hanoi’s most famous historical and cultural sites, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ba Dinh Square, One-pillar Pagoda and The Temple of Literature. You will also visit the infamous prison that American POWs sarcastically dubbed the “Hanoi Hilton” during the Vietnam War. In the afternoon, experience an authentic rickshaw ride (known as “cyclo”) in the Old Quarter, followed by a traditional water puppet show. (B)

day 3, hanoi – ha long bay. After breakfast, leave Hanoi behind and take a scenic ride to one of Vietnam’s most renowned locations, Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spend the night aboard a traditional junk that combines classic elegance with modern conveniences – an incredible once-in-a-lifetime experience and an AMAWATERWAYS exclusive. Enjoy an onboard dinner set against the Bay’s magnificent scenery and dramatic limestone cliffs and rock formations. (B,L,D)

day 4, ha long bay – hanoi – siem reap, cambodia. This morning, your Ha Long Bay Junk continues its scenic cruising during breakfast on board. Late morning, disembark the ship and transfer to Hanoi Airport. A short flight will take you to Siem Reap in Cambodia, the gateway to Angkor, the former capital of the Khmer empire and one of the most renowned archeological sites in all of Southeast Asia. Tonight, you will enjoy a special “Apsara Dancing Show” at your hotel, featuring local Cambodian/Khmer folk dancers. (B,L,D)

day 5, siem reap – angkor. After breakfast, you will have a guided sightseeing tour of the Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Highlights include Angkor Thom, the newly restored Baphuon Temple, Terrace of the Elephants, and the Terrace of the Leper King. You will also see the Bayon Temple, best known for its gigantic smiling stone faces. This afternoon, travel through the rural countryside to visit the pink sandstone temple of Banteay Srei, the “jewel of Khmer art.” Afterwards, you will visit an English-language school sponsored by AMAWATERWAYS in the village of Ta Toum. (B,D)

day 6, siem reap – angkor. This morning we will visit the most iconic temple of all Angkorian temples, Angkor Wat. This massive temple complex was built in the early 12th century to honor the Hindu god Vishnu. You will also visit Ta Prohm, known as the “Kingdom of Trees” for the way in which the temple stones have become intertwined with thick forest vegetation over the centuries (an incredible sight that will be easily recognized by fans of the film “Tomb Raider”). The afternoon is yours to spend as you wish. (B)

day 7, siem reap – tonle sap lake – embarkation. Today you will board your river cruise ship at Tonle Sap Lake, the great lake that has dominated Cambodia and its people for centuries. Meet your fellow travelers at a Welcome Dinner as the ship cruises to Kampong Chhnang. (B,L,D)

day 8, kampong chhnang – koh chen. After breakfast, a local boat will take you into the lakeside wetlands that form the mouth of the Tonle Sap River. Enjoy the stunning variety of bird life here, and be on the lookout for the traps used to catch fish in this area – some are over a half-mile long. In the afternoon, take a leisurely walk to the Koh Chen village. You will also visit home workshops specializing in silversmithing and coppersmithing. (B,L,D)

EMBARKATION NOTE: During low water season, transfer from Siem Reap to the ship via motor coach to Preak Kdam, a small village on the Tonle Sap River.

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VIETNAM, CAMBODIA & THE RICHES OF THE MEKONG

DATES & PRICESDAY 9, OUDONG – KAMPONG TRALACH – PHNOM PENH. This morning, transfer to Oudong, the former capital of Cambodia, and tour a monastery where you will receive a special Buddhist blessing. In Kampong Tralach, you will have a truly memorable excursion – an oxcart ride through the rice paddies surrounding a small village. Later, your ship departs for Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, where an afternoon walking tour will give you a wonderful introduction to the city. Return to the ship for dinner and an onboard Khmer folk performance presented by local children. The vessel moors overnight in Phnom Penh. (B,L,D)

DAY 10, PHNOM PENH. A morning tour explores the highlights of the city, famous for its French colonial architecture, busy cafés and colorful nightlife. Visit the Royal Palace, the spectacular Silver Pagoda and the National Museum, which has an outstanding collection of Khmer crafts. After lunch on board, you will take an afternoon excursion to Cambodia’s infamous Killing Fields, and also visit the Khmer Rouge’s grim Tuol Sleng S21 detention center (Genocide Museum) just outside the city. An overnight on the waterfront provides an opportunity to dine on your own in one of many nearby restaurants, if you so choose. (B,L,D)

DAY 11, PHNOM PENH – BORDER CROSSING – TAN CHAU, VIETNAM. Spend the day cruising the Mekong River as your ship crosses the border into Vietnam. Your vessel moors at the small town of Tan Chau, Vietnam. (B,L,D)

DAY 12, TAN CHAU – SA DEC. Today, you will take a small local boat through narrow channels to several scenic locations, including a small village known as “Evergreen Island.” Later, you will see Tan Chau from the vantage point of a traditional “xe-loi” (trishaw) that will take you around to all the sights, with stops at a silk-making workshop and another that produces rattan mats and slippers. This afternoon, your ship cruises to Sa Dec, where it will moor overnight. (B,L,D)

DAY 13, SA DEC – XEO QUYT – CAI BE. Once ashore in Sa Dec, tour the town where French writer Marguerite Duras spent many years in her youth. Visit a colorful local market, and the house of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, Duras' Chinese paramour, now a small museum. Later, board a motor coach for Xeo Quyt, once used as a base during the French and U.S. wars and now an important ecological site. After lunch on board, a local boat will take you to Cai Be’s spectacular floating market. You will also have an opportunity to visit candy and rice paper workshops. This evening, enjoy a festive Farewell Dinner on board. (B,L,D)

Day 14, HO CHI MINH CITY – DISEMBARKATION. Your cruise comes to an end as the ship docks at My Tho Port followed by a transfer to nearby Ho Chi Minh City, still affectionately referred to by locals as Saigon. This former capital of

LAND START START EMBARK EMBARK SHIP CRUISE CRUISE & DATE CITY DATE CITY NAME ONLY PRE/POST EXT.

2015 6 Jan Hanoi 12 Jan Siem Reap AmaLotus $2,999 $5,198 20 Jan Hanoi 26 Jan Siem Reap AmaLotus $2,999 $5,198 3 Feb Hanoi 9 Feb Siem Reap AmaLotus $2,999 $5,198 17 Feb Hanoi 23 Feb Siem Reap AmaLotus $2,999 $5,198 3 Mar Hanoi 9 Mar Siem Reap AmaLotus $2,999 $5,198 17 Mar Hanoi 23 Mar Siem Reap AmaLotus $2,799 $4,998 31 Mar Hanoi 6 Apr Siem Reap AmaLotus $2,599 $4,798 14 Apr Hanoi 20 Apr Siem Reap AmaLotus $2,399 $4,598 23 Jun Hanoi 29 Jun Siem Reap AmaLotus $2,299 $4,498 7 Jul Hanoi 13 Jul Siem Reap AmaLotus $2,299 $4,498 21 Jul Hanoi 27 Jul Siem Reap AmaLotus $2,299 $4,498 4 Aug Hanoi 10 Aug Siem Reap AmaLotus $2,299 $4,498 11 Aug Hanoi 17 Aug Siem Reap AmaDara $2,299 $4,498 18 Aug Hanoi 24 Aug Siem Reap AmaLotus $2,299 $4,498 25 Aug Hanoi 31 Aug Siem Reap AmaDara $2,399 $4,598 1 Sep Hanoi 7 Sep Siem Reap AmaLotus $2,499 $4,698 8 Sep Hanoi 14 Sep Siem Reap AmaDara $2,599 $4,798 15 Sep Hanoi 21 Sep Siem Reap AmaLotus $2,699 $4,898 22 Sep Hanoi 28 Sep Siem Reap AmaDara $2,799 $4,998 29 Sep Hanoi 5 Oct Siem Reap AmaLotus $2,899 $5,098 6 Oct Hanoi 12 Oct Siem Reap AmaDara $2,999 $5,198 13 Oct Hanoi 19 Oct Siem Reap AmaLotus $2,999 $5,198 20 Oct Hanoi 26 Oct Siem Reap AmaDara $2,999 $5,198 27 Oct Hanoi 2 Nov Siem Reap AmaLotus $2,999 $5,198 3 Nov Hanoi 9 Nov Siem Reap AmaDara $2,999 $5,198 10 Nov Hanoi 16 Nov Siem Reap AmaLotus $2,999 $5,198 17 Nov Hanoi 23 Nov Siem Reap AmaDara $2,999 $5,198 24 Nov Hanoi 30 Nov Siem Reap AmaLotus $2,999 $5,198 1 Dec Hanoi 7 Dec Siem Reap AmaDara $2,999 $5,198 8 Dec Hanoi 14 Dec Siem Reap AmaLotus $2,999 $5,198 15 Dec Hanoi 21 Dec Siem Reap AmaDara $2,999 $5,198 22 Dec Hanoi 28 Dec Siem Reap AmaLotus $3,099 $5,298 29 Dec Hanoi 4 Jan Siem Reap AmaDara $3,099 $5,2982016 5 Jan Hanoi 11 Jan Siem Reap AmaLotus $3,099 $5,298 12 Jan Hanoi 18 Jan Siem Reap AmaDara $3,099 $5,298 19 Jan Hanoi 25 Jan Siem Reap AmaLotus $3,099 $5,298 26 Jan Hanoi 1 Feb Siem Reap AmaDara $3,099 $5,298 2 Feb Hanoi 8 Feb Siem Reap AmaLotus $3,099 $5,298 9 Feb Hanoi 15 Feb Siem Reap AmaDara $3,099 $5,298 16 Feb Hanoi 22 Feb Siem Reap AmaLotus $3,099 $5,298 23 Feb Hanoi 29 Feb Siem Reap AmaDara $3,099 $5,298 1 Mar Hanoi 7 Mar Siem Reap AmaLotus $3,099 $5,298 8 Mar Hanoi 14 Mar Siem Reap AmaDara $2,999 $5,198 15 Mar Hanoi 21 Mar Siem Reap AmaLotus $2,899 $5,098 22 Mar Hanoi 28 Mar Siem Reap AmaDara $2,799 $4,998 29 Mar Hanoi 4 Apr Siem Reap AmaLotus $2,699 $4,898 5 Apr Hanoi 11 Apr Siem Reap AmaDara $2,599 $4,798 12 Apr Hanoi 18 Apr Siem Reap AmaLotus $2,499 $4,698

Airfare: Please call for AmaWaterways’ special roundtrip airfares.

Intra-Asia Air (Hanoi-Siem Reap): $360 per person including taxes and fuel surcharges.

Please note that the docking process may involve narrow walkways, local tender boats or dirt-covered paths.


Single Suppl. for Cruise and Bedding: Category A, B & C 50% of twin price; Suite 75% of twin price and Luxury Suite 100% of twin price

Single Suppl. for Pre- and Post-Cruise Land Arrangements: $1,099 per person

Bedding: Please call for details.

Visa: A visa is required for travel to Vietnam and Cambodia. Passengers with a cruise and land itinerary must obtain a multiple entry visa for Vietnam (as there are two different points of entry into the country) and a single entry visa for Cambodia. Please consult with your Consulate for more information.

AMADARA

CAT. DECK STATEROOM ADD'L

B Sadec, Saigon & Tonle French & Outside Balcony $599 A Saigon French & Outside Balcony $899 S Sadec French & Outside Balcony $1,399 L Sadec French & Outside Balcony $2,599

AMALOTUS

CAT. DECK STATEROOM ADD'L

B Tonle French & Outside Balcony $599 A Saigon French & Outside Balcony $899 S Sadec French & Outside Balcony $1,399 L Sadec French & Outside Balcony $2,599

Cruise prices are per person in a Cat. C, deluxe outside stateroom. To upgrade to a higher category, add per person:

UPGRADE PRICES

Indochina was once known as “Paris of the Orient.” Today, Vietnam’s largest city is an industrial, cultural and educational hub, but still retains vestiges of its colonial past. Upon your arrival, enjoy a city tour that explores such famous landmarks as the former Presidential Palace, the Central Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral, Cho Lon (China Town) and the Thien Hau pagoda. You will also visit the War Remnants Museum, one of the city’s most popular tourist attractions, known for its vast collection of artifacts from the Vietnam War. An optional tour of Thanh Market is available this afternoon. You will spend the night at a fine hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. (B,L)

Day 15 HO CHI MINH CITY. Today is free to explore Ho Chi Minh City on your own, perhaps venturing to nearby shops and markets for mementos of your Southeast Asia adventure. (B)

Day 16, DEPART HO CHI MINH CITY. Bid farewell to Vietnam as you prepare for your homeward flight. (B)

OPTIONAL 3-NIGHT SIEM REAP EXTENSION

For cruise only passengers, an optional 3-night pre-cruise stay in Siem Reap is available, including hotel

accommodations with daily breakfast and guided sightseeing tours for $799 per person.

(Regional airfare required and is available at an additional cost.)

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shwedagon pagoda in yangon


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gilded Buddha sTaTue The Bagan aRCheologiCal zone

Your journey begins in Yangon, followed by a 10-night upstream cruise embarking in Pyay. Visit sacred sites, small villages, craftsmen’s workshops, markets and Buddhist monasteries, and enjoy a full-day tour of Bagan and its rich collection of stupas, temples and pagodas. Take in the stunning view from atop Mt. Popa and visit the Golden City of Mandalay before returning to Yangon via plane for another overnight stay.

GOLDEN TREASuRES Of myANmARSpend two nightS in Yangon, tranSfer to pYaY and embark upon a 10-night cruiSe to mandalaY, then conclude Your journeY with a Short flight back to Yangon for another overnight StaY 14 DAYS ∙ TrAVel To YAnGon & reTurn froM YAnGon (CruiSe PYAY – MAnDAlAY)

DAILy PROGRAm fEATuRES

day desTinaTion aCTiViTies

1 Yangon Hotel check-in free time 2 Yangon City tour 3 Yangon Transfer to Pyay Pyay eMBArKATion City tour 4 Thayetmyo Village visit 5 Minhla Visit historic forts Magwe Myathalun Pagoda 6 Salay Monastery and Man Pagoda 7 Thantkyi Thantkyi Mt. excursion Bagan Shwezigon Pagoda and Ananda Temple 8 Bagan Mt. Popa excursion 9 Yandabo Pottery-making demonstration10 inwa Sightseeing via horse-drawn cart 11 Sagaing Visit pagodas and silversmith shop Mingun Visit pagodas and bronze bell 12 Mandalay City tour Amarapura excursion to u Bein Bridge 13 Mandalay DiSeMBArKATion flight to Yangon Yangon Hotel check-in free time 14 Yangon return flight home

embark 10-night Cruise

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The 200-yeaR-old u Bein BRidge in aMaRapuRa is The woRld's longesT Teak BRidge

INCLuDED fEATuRES » 2 nights hotel accommodation in Yangon at the Sule Shangri-la Hotel (or similar), including daily breakfast

» Transfer from the hotel in Yangon to the ship in Pyay

» 10 nights deluxe cruise accommodation in a full balcony, french balcony or twin balcony suite

» Shore excursions in every port


» Welcome Dinner and farewell Dinner

» Complimentary house wine, local beer and soft drinks with every lunch and dinner on board


» Special onboard highlights, including cultural show, puppet show and lectures/discussions pertaining to Burmese culture

» 1 night hotel accommodations in Yangon at the Sule Shangri-la Hotel (or similar), including daily breakfast

» non-smoking environment (smoking permitted only on the Sun Deck)

» Transfers between hotel and ship are included with the purchase of cruise and land package; airport transfers are included with the purchase of airfare from AMAWATerWAYS

yOuR ITINERARyday 1, aRRiVe in yangon, MyanMaR. Welcome to Yangon, a former royal capital known as the “Garden City of the east” for its lush tropical setting. After checking in to your hotel, the rest of the day is at your leisure.

day 2, yangon. Your full-day tour includes a visit to the city center and the unusually shaped Sule Pagoda, a photo stop at Kandawgyi lake and Bogyoke Aung San Market (Scott’s Market), where you can shop for handicrafts, clothing and local delicacies. You’ll also have a chance to see the massive reclining Buddha at Chaukhtautgyi Temple and Shwedagon Pagoda, one of Myanmar’s top religious sites. (B)

day 3, yangon – pyay – eMBaRkaTion. After breakfast, board a motor coach for the drive to Pyay (Prome). After embarking the AMAPurA, head ashore for a tour of this former capital city, home to the remarkable and highly revered Shwesandaw Pagoda. Tonight, meet your fellow travelers at a Welcome Dinner. (B,l,D)

day 4, ThayeTMyo. This pleasant town has a number of well-preserved colonial-style houses and buildings dating from the mid-1800s, including a covered market. Thayetmyo once guarded the border between royal Burma and British Burma after the Second Anglo-Burmese War in 1855. (B,l,D)

day 5, Minhla – Magwe. further upstream today, the ship will stop at Minhla, site of a great battle during the Anglo-Burmese War. You will take a small local boat to visit Gwechaung fort and Minhla fort, built by italian engineers to keep British forces out of Burma. later, visit Magwe, where you may walk up to the ornate hilltop Myathalun Pagoda, constructed with thousands of solid gold bricks and housing numerous shrines devoted to nats (animist spirits). (B,l,D)

day 6, salay. Your ship cruises to Salay (Sale) today, a small community that boasts more than 50 monasteries built of teak. Visit Yokesonekyaung, built in 1882 and the region’s oldest surviving wooden monastery, famous for its wood carvings and collection of religious artifacts. You will also see a splendid colonial-era house and the 13th century Man Pagoda, which contains the largest lacquer Buddha in Myanmar. (B,l,D)

day 7, ThanTkyi – Bagan. Join your fellow travelers this morning for an excursion up Thantkyi Mountain to visit Thantkyi Pagoda. later, the AMAPurA’S Sun Deck offers the perfect vantage point for your first glimpse of the plain of Bagan (Pagan), one of the world’s most awe-inspiring archeological sites. Your initial sightseeing foray here includes

NOTE: During low water season, embarkation/disembarkation location may vary.

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ChildRen in MonasTiC RoBes

GOLDEN TREASuRES Of myANmAR

DATES & PRICESAnanda Temple, a well-preserved masterpiece known as the “Westminster Abbey of Burma,” and Shwezigon Pagoda, the holiest site in Bagan. (B,l,D)

day 8, Bagan – MT. popa – Bagan. Today’s excursion takes you to Mt. Popa, legendary home of animist nat spirits and an important pilgrimage site. Those who believe in these guardian spirits come to Mt. Popa to pray and worship. from the mountain top, enjoy the stunning panoramic view spread across Bagan’s plains. return to the ship for dinner. (B,l,D)

day 9, Bagan – yandaBo. Admire one last sunrise over Bagan before the ship departs for Yandabo, a peaceful village where the British and Burmese signed a treaty ending the first Anglo-Burmese War in 1826. Yandabo is widely known for its finely crafted terracotta wares and you’ll have a chance to see a pottery-making demonstration by local artisans, as well as glimpses of typical village life. (B,l,D)

day 10, inwa. Visit inwa (Ava), the capital of the Burmese kingdom for more than 400 years, and see the city’s top sights in a horse-drawn cart which include the impressive Mahaaungmyebonzan monastery, built of brick and stucco, the “leaning Tower of inwa,” a 90-foot-high watch tower destroyed by an earthquake in the late 1800s, and Bargaya monastery, built entirely of teak. (B,l,D)

day 11, sagaing – Mingun – Mandalay. Sagaing is famous for its hundreds of monasteries and its tranquil atmosphere.

land sTaRT sTaRT eMBaRk eMBaRk ship CRuise CRuise & daTe CiTy daTe CiTy naMe only pRe/posT exT.

2015 5 Jan Yangon 7 Jan Pyay AmaPura $4,899 $5,739 15 Jan Yangon 17 Jan Mandalay AmaPura $4,899 $5,739 25 Jan Yangon 27 Jan Pyay AmaPura $4,899 $5,739 4 Mar Yangon 6 Mar Mandalay AmaPura $4,899 $5,739 14 Mar Yangon 16 Mar Pyay AmaPura $4,899 $5,739 24 Mar Yangon 26 Mar Mandalay AmaPura $4,799 $5,639 3 Apr Yangon 5 Apr Pyay AmaPura $4,699 $5,539 12 Sep Yangon 14 Sep Mandalay AmaPura $4,499 $5,339 22 Sep Yangon 24 Sep Pyay AmaPura $4,699 $5,539 2 oct Yangon 4 oct Mandalay AmaPura $4,899 $5,739 12 oct Yangon 14 oct Pyay AmaPura $4,999 $5,839 22 oct Yangon 24 oct Mandalay AmaPura $4,999 $5,839 1 nov Yangon 3 nov Pyay AmaPura $4,999 $5,839 11 nov Yangon 13 nov Mandalay AmaPura $4,999 $5,839 21 nov Yangon 23 nov Pyay AmaPura $4,999 $5,839 1 Dec Yangon 3 Dec Mandalay AmaPura $4,999 $5,839 11 Dec Yangon 13 Dec Pyay AmaPura $4,999 $5,8392016 18 Jan Yangon 20 Jan Mandalay AmaPura $4,999 $5,839 28 Jan Yangon 30 Jan Pyay AmaPura $4,999 $5,839 6 Mar Yangon 8 Mar Mandalay AmaPura $4,999 $5,839 16 Mar Yangon 18 Mar Pyay AmaPura $4,999 $5,839 26 Mar Yangon 28 Mar Mandalay AmaPura $4,899 $5,739 5 Apr Yangon 7 Apr Pyay AmaPura $4,799 $5,639


Intra-Myanmar Air: additional $190 per segment/per person including taxes and fuel surcharges.

Cruise prices are per person in a Cat. Sf suite wih french Balcony. To upgrade to a higher category, add per person:

Travel to a silversmith’s workshop, Soonuponyashin Pagoda, Kaunghmudaw Pagoda and uminthonese Pagoda, which contains 43 colorful Buddhist statues. The ship continues on to Mingun, where you will see a 12-foot high bronze bell and the massive ruins of Pathodawgyi (the “unfinished pagoda”), originally intended to be 499 feet high. Although only a third of it was ever completed, it remains the world’s largest brick pagoda. You will also see Myatheindan Pagoda and its many images from Buddhist mythology. (B,l,D)

day 12, Mandalay. Your full-day tour in Mandalay includes many of the city’s most iconic sights, including the bronze Mahamuni Buddha, now covered by the faithful with a thick layer of gold leaf. later, visit the workshops of skilled craftsmen making thin sheets of gold, marble carvings and tapestries. You will also see Kuthodaw Pagoda (said to contain the world’s largest book, Buddhist scriptures inscribed on 729 marble slabs) and Shwenandaw monastery. Take an excursion to the world’s longest teak bridge, the u Bein Bridge in nearby Amarapura. Tonight, enjoy a farewell Dinner on board. (B,l,D)

day 13, Mandalay – diseMBaRkaTion – yangon. After breakfast aboard the AMAPurA, fly back to Yangon and check in to your hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure. (B)

day 14, yangon. Bid farewell to Myanmar and prepare for your homeward journey or your optional post extension to inle lake. (B)


Single Suppl. for Cruise: Cat. Sf, Se, SD, SC at 50% of twin price; Cat. SA and SB 100% of twin price



Visa: Travel visas are required for travel to Myanmar; please consult with your Consulate for more information.

AmAPuRA

CaT. deCk sTaTeRooM add'l

Se Main french Balcony $199 SD Main french Balcony $399 SC upper full Balcony $1,199 SB upper Twin Balcony $1,999 SA upper full Balcony $2,199

INLE LAKE POST-CRuISE EXTENSIONAn optional 4-night inle lake/Yangon post-cruise

extension is available for $1,120 per person (airfare additional). roundtrip intra-Myanmar air

is an additional $380 per person including taxes and fuel surcharges.

Please call for details.

OPTIONAL BANGKOK EXTENSIONAn optional 2-night pre- or post-cruise stay in Bangkok, including hotel accommodations with daily breakfast and guided sightseeing tours, is available from $560 per person.

note: This optional extension requires intra-Asia air between Bangkok and Yangon at an additional cost. Some restrictions and blocked dates may apply.


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A lAnd of spirituAlity


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loCAl Child AdornEd With thAnAkA sAgAing, fAMous for its MonAstEriEs And trAnquil AtMosphErE

Begin your Myanmar adventure with a night in Yangon and a short flight to Mandalay, where you will embark upon a 14-night downstream cruise. Explore the fabled city of Mandalay, enjoy the spectacular view from the Mt. Popa summit, and visit artisan workshops, sacred sites, colorful markets and hushed monasteries. Take an in-depth tour of Bagan and stop at small delta towns and villages before your voyage concludes in Yangon.

hidden wonders of myanmarSpend one night in Yangon, flY to MandalaY and eMbark upon a 14-night cruiSe ending in Yangon 16 DAYS ∙ TrAvEl To YAngon & rETurn froM YAngon (cruiSE MAnDAlAY – YAngon)

daiLy ProGram feaTUres

dAy dEstinAtion ACtiVitiEs

1 Yangon Hotel check-in, free time 2 Yangon fly to Mandalay Mandalay EMBArKATion Mingun visit pagodas 3 Mandalay city tour Amarapura Excursion to u Bein Bridge 4 Sagaing visit pagodas and silversmith inwa Sightseeing via horse-drawn cart 5 Yandabo Pottery-making demonstration Bagan Shwezigon Pagoda and Ananda Temple 6 Bagan Mt. Popa excursion 7 Thantkyi Thantkyi Mt. excursion Salay Monastery and Man Pagoda 8 Magwe Myathalun Pagoda 9 Minhla visit historic forts Thayetmyo village visit 10 Pyay city tour and Sri Ksetra 11 Myaunaung Walking tour and local market 12 Zalon Sightseeing by trishaw 13 Danuphyu Walking tour 14 Maubin visit town and local market 15 Yangon city tour 16 Yangon DiSEMBArKATion flight home

Embark 14-night cruise

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inCLUded feaTUres » 1 night hotel accommodations in Yangon at the Sule Shangri-la Hotel (or similar), including daily breakfast

» 14 nights deluxe cruise accommodation in a full balcony, french balcony or twin balcony suite

» Shore excursions in every port


» complimentary local beer, house-brand spirits and soft drinks with every lunch and dinner on board


» Welcome Dinner and farewell Dinner

» onboard special highlights including cultural show, puppet show and lectures/discussions pertaining to Burmese culture

» non-smoking environment (smoking permitted only on the Sun Deck)

» Transfers between hotel and ship are included with the purchase of cruise and land package; airport transfers are included with the purchase of airfare from AMAWATErWAYS

yoUr iTineraryday 1, ArriVE in yAngon, MyAnMAr. Welcome to Yangon, former capital of Burma and known as the “garden city of the East” for its lush tropical setting. After checking in to your hotel, the rest of the day is at your leisure.

day 2, yAngon – MAndAlAy – EMbArkAtion – Mingun. check out of your hotel after breakfast and transfer to the airport for a short flight to Mandalay, the last royal capital of the Burmese kingdom. After boarding the AMAPurA, the ship will depart for nearby Mingun, site of a 12-foot high bronze bell and the massive ruins of Pathodawgyi (the “unfinished pagoda”), originally intended to be 499 feet high. Although only a third of it was ever completed, it remains the world’s largest brick pagoda. You will also see Myatheindan Pagoda, featuring images from Buddhist mythology. Tonight, meet your fellow travelers at a Welcome Dinner. (B,l,D)

day 3, MAndAlAy. Your full-day tour includes many of the city’s top sights, including the bronze Mahamuni Buddha, now covered by the faithful with a thick layer of gold leaf. visit the workshops of craftsmen making thin sheets of gold, marble carvings and tapestries, and stop at Kuthodaw Pagoda (said to contain the world’s largest book, Buddhist scriptures

inscribed on 729 marble slabs) and Shwenandaw monastery, an architectural masterpiece filled with wood carvings. later, take an excursion to see the world’s longest teak bridge, the u Bein Bridge in nearby Amarapura. (B,l,D)

day 4, sAgAing – inWA. The ship stops today at the former royal capital of Sagaing, famous for its hundreds of monasteries and tranquil atmosphere. visit a silversmith’s workshop, Soonuponyashin Pagoda, Kaunghmudaw Pagoda and uminthonese Pagoda, which contains 43 colorful Buddhist statues. continue on to inwa (Ava), capital of the Burmese kingdom for more than four centuries, where you will see the sights in a horse-drawn cart. Highlights include Mahaaungmyebonzan monastery, the “leaning Tower of inwa,” ruins of a 90-foot-high watch tower and Bagaya monastery, built of teak. (B,l,D)

day 5, yAndAbo – bAgAn. The ship arrives this morning in Yandabo, a village known for its finely crafted terracotta wares. See a pottery-making demonstration by local artisans as well as glimpses of typical village life. later, the AMAPurA’S Sun Deck offers the perfect vantage point for your first glimpse of the plain of Bagan (Pagan), one of the world’s most

NOTE: During low water season, embarkation/disembarkation location may vary.

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hidden wonders of myanmar

daTes & PriCesawe-inspiring archeological sites. on your initial sightseeing foray here, visit Ananda Temple, a well-preserved masterpiece known as the “Westminster Abbey of Burma,” and Shwezigon Pagoda, the holiest site in Bagan. (B,l,D)

day 6, bAgAn. Today’s excursion takes you to Mt. Popa, legendary home of animist nat spirits and an important pilgrimage site. Those who believe in these guardian spirits come to Mt. Popa to pray and worship. from the mountain top, enjoy the stunning panoramic view spread across Bagan’s plains. return to the ship for dinner. (B,l,D)

day 7, thAntkyi – sAlAy. Enjoy one final sunrise over Bagan before departing for an excursion up Thantkyi Mountain to visit Thantkyi Pagoda. later, cruise to Salay (Sale), a small community that boasts more than 50 monasteries. visit Yokesonekyaung, built in 1882 and the region’s oldest surviving wooden monastery, famous for its wood carvings and collection of religious artifacts. You will also see a splendid colonial-era house and the Man Pagoda, which contains the largest lacquer Buddha in Myanmar. (B,l,D)

day 8, MAgWE. further downstream today, the ship will stop at Magwe. Walk up to the ornate hilltop Myathalun Pagoda, constructed with thousands of solid gold bricks and housing numerous shrines devoted to nats (animist spirits). (B,l,D)

day 9, MinhlA – thAyEtMyo. Your day begins in Minhla, the site of a great battle during the Second Anglo-Burmese War. Take a small boat to visit gwechaung fort and Minhla fort, built by italian engineers to keep British forces out of Burma. continue on to Thayetmyo, which once served as the border between royal Burma and British Burma. Thayetmyo is a pleasant little town with many colonial-era houses and a local market. (B,l,D)

day 10, pyAy. After the ship arrives in Pyay (Prome), take walking tour of this former capital that once served as an important junction between lower and upper Burma. Pyay is home to more than 80 gilded pagodas, including Shwesandaw and Payagyi Pagodas, the country’s most revered religious sites. You will also visit the archaeological museum of Sri Ksetra. (B,l,D)

day 11, MyAnAung. As the ship departs this morning, enjoy wonderful views of the Akauk Mountains and their river-facing cliff carvings. continue on to Myanaung, a quiet riverside town where your walking tour will take you past well-preserved colonial-era houses. You will also have an opportunity to visit the town’s bustling market. (B,l,D)

day 12, ZAlon. The ship cruises through the Ayeyarwady Delta region today, stopping to visit the small port town

lAnd stArt stArt EMbArk EMbArk ship CruisE CruisE & dAtE City dAtE City nAME only prE/post Ext.

2015 5 feb Yangon 6 feb Mandalay AmaPura $6,599 $6,879 20 feb Yangon 20 feb Yangon AmaPura $6,599 $6,879 14 Apr Yangon 15 Apr Mandalay AmaPura $6,399 $6,679 31 Aug Yangon 31 Aug Yangon AmaPura $5,999 $6,279 22 Dec Yangon 23 Dec Mandalay AmaPura $6,799 $7,0792016 6 Jan Yangon 6 Jan Yangon AmaPura $6,799 $7,079 8 feb Yangon 9 feb Mandalay AmaPura $6,799 $7,079 23 feb Yangon 23 feb Yangon AmaPura $6,799 $7,079 16 Apr Yangon 17 Apr Mandalay AmaPura $6,599 $6,879


Intra-Myanmar Air: additional $190 per segment/per person including taxes and fuel surcharges.

cruise prices are per person in a cat. Sf suite wih french Balcony. To upgrade to a higher category, add per person:

of Zalon. Enjoy taking in the sights by trishaw, including Pyitawpyan Pagoda and its famous “wish-fulfilling” bronze Buddha, stolen by British soldiers years ago and later returned by order of Queen victoria. (B,l,D)

day 13, dAnuphyu – MAubin. You will have an opportunity today to explore Danuphyu, site of a Burmese uprising during the first Anglo-Burmese War. The ship departs for Maubin this evening. (B,l,D)

day 14, MAubin – yAngon. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Maubin, a small delta village and the birthplace of Myanmar’s first head of state, Dr. Ba Maw. You will also have time to visit the local market before departing for Yangon. (B,l,D)

day 15, yAngon. Your full-day tour begins with a visit to the city center and Sule Pagoda, followed by a photo stop at scenic Kandawgyi lake. Shop for handicrafts, clothing and local delicacies at Bogyoke Aung San Market (Scott’s Market), explore the massive reclining Buddha at chaukhtautgyi Temple, and visit Shwedagon Pagoda, one of Myanmar’s most beautiful and revered religious sites. Tonight, enjoy a farewell Dinner on board with your fellow travelers. (B,l,D)

day 16, yAngon – disEMbArkAtion. After breakfast on board, bid farewell to Myanmar and prepare for your homeward journey or your optional post extension to inle lake. (B)


Single Suppl. for Cruise: cat. Sf, SE, SD, Sc at 50% of twin price; cat. SA and SB 100% of twin price



Visa: Travel visas are required for travel to Myanmar; please consult with your consulate for more information.

amaPUra

CAt. dECk stAtErooM Add'l

SE Main french Balcony $279 SD Main french Balcony $549 Sc upper full Balcony $1,649 SB upper Twin Balcony $2,799 SA upper full Balcony $2,999

inLe LaKe PosT-CrUise eXTensionAn optional 4-night inle lake/Yangon post-cruise

extension is available for $1,120 per person (airfare additional). roundtrip intra-Myanmar air

is an additional $380 per person including taxes and fuel surcharges.


oPTionaL BanGKoK eXTensionAn optional 2-night pre- or post-cruise stay in Bangkok, including hotel accommodations with daily breakfast and guided sightseeing tours, is available from $560 per person.

note: This optional extension requires intra-Asia air between Bangkok and Yangon at an additional cost. Some restrictions and blocked dates may apply.


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AFRICA'S "GENTLE GIANTS" ARE FREQUENT VISITORS OF THE CHOBE RIVER



africa safaris & wildlife cruise4-NIGHT safarI CrUIsE & 2 NIGHTs IN vICTorIa falls plUs 3 laNd opTIoNs To CHoosE from

Our Africa itineraries offer the best of both worlds – the up-close, unhurried luxury of a leisurely African river safari as well as a land program filled with exhilarating game drives, unique cross-cultural experiences, and the thundering waters of the legendary Victoria Falls. Explore some of Africa’s most glorious settings, home to the “Big Five” game animals and a vast array of colorful birdlife. Choose from our Bucket List itineraries featuring some of the best hotels and lodges in South and East Africa, the Rovos Rail luxury train, plus a 4-night river safari aboard the ZAmBEZi QuEEn, a vessel specially designed to showcase wildlife viewings and scenic vistas.

YOur safari OPTiONs:riVers & rails Of africa - PaGe 120 3 nights in Cape Town | 4 nights on the ZAmBEZi QuEEn | 2 nights in Victoria Falls 3-night Rovos Rail train journey

sTars Of sOuTH africa - PaGe 122 3 nights in Cape Town | 4 nights on the ZAmBEZi QuEEn | 2 nights in Victoria Falls 1 night in Johannesburg | 3-night South African safari in the Kruger national Park Area

GOldeN Trails Of easT africa - PaGe 124 1 night in Johannesburg (OR 3-night Cape Town pre-extension) | 4 nights on the ZAmBEZi QuEEn 2 nights in Victoria Falls | 1 night in Johannesburg | 8-night East African safari in Tanzania

cruise aNd VicTOria falls daY-BY-daY iTiNerarY

MONDAY, ZAMbeZi QueeN (eMbARKATiON). After breakfast, fly to Kasane, Botswana via Johannesburg. Here you will be transferred to the Chobe River where tender boats will escort you to board the ZAmBEZi QuEEn. This afternoon, enjoy the view as you settle in on the Chobe River before a Welcome Cocktail and Dinner on board the vessel. (B,L,D)

TueSDAY, ZAMbeZi QueeN. This morning embark on a boat safari to explore the Chobe River’s spectacular game viewing. Journey back to the ZAmBEZi QuEEn for lunch as well as time to relax on board and take in the scenery surrounding you at every turn. After lunch, enjoy an unforgettable visit to Kasenu village to experience the local culture first-hand. This evening you’ll head ashore for an African Boma Dinner, which features various flavorful local specialties. (B,L,D)

WeDNeSDAY, ZAMbeZi QueeN. Today, take a safari game-drive adventure into the Chobe national Park, home to one of the densest populations of wildlife in Africa. Experience your first game drive by vehicle as you set off in search for an array of different animals in Botswana’s most famous national Park. in the afternoon, join a safari by boat as you explore the banks of Chobe national Park, or go an expedition to catch the ferocious tigerfish. unwind on board later with High Tea and a delicious dinner. (B,L,D)

THuRSDAY, ZAMbeZi QueeN. This morning enjoy an exciting private boat safari as well as a bird watching excursion to introduce you to then area’s local birdlife. Later you will also enjoy a slightly different version of a river safari aboard a special river barge which will allow you to venture into the southern channels. This excursion will offer you a new viewpoint to observe hippos and elephants in their natural habitat. Tonight, your Cruise manager will host your Farewell Dinner on board. (B,L,D)

FRiDAY, ZAMbeZi QueeN (DiSeMbARKATiON) - ViCTORiA FALLS. This morning, transfer to the legendary Victoria Falls, one of the greatest natural wonders on earth. Settle into your hotel and spend the afternoon exploring the city or experiencing one of the many activities offered at your hotel. (B)

SATuRDAY, ViCTORiA FALLS. A local guide and your Cruise manager will take you on a tour of the remarkable Victoria Falls today. You’ll learn about its history and the flora and fauna that makes this area so unique. Tonight, embark on a private and festive Sundowner Cruise along the Zambezi River. Relax on board as you observe a variety of game and enjoy a delicious mix of tapas with drinks and music. (B,D)

SuNDAY, ONWARD JOuRNeY. After breakfast, bid adieu to Victoria Falls as you move on to your South Africa safari, Rovos Rail luxury train journey or East Africa safari. (B)

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ZAMBEZI QUEEN ON THE CHOBE RIVER SPECTACULAR VICTORIA FALLS

INCLUDED FEATURESCAPE TOWN » 3 nights at the luxurious Cape Grace hotel in upgraded Table Mountain View rooms including daily breakfast

» Full day Wineland Tour to Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl with lunch and two wine tastings

» Full-day Cape Point Tour via Hout Bay and Chapman’s Peak to Cape of Good Hope with lunch

» Cape Point funicular and Cableway up Table Mountain

ZAMBEZI QUEEN » 4-night accommodations in a balcony suite

» Chobe National Park safari

» Private boat safaris along the banks of the Chobe River

» Visit to Kasenu village for a cultural interaction with the community

» Traditional African Boma Dinner onshore

» All meals included during the cruise with complimentary wine and beer

VICTORIA FALLS » 2-night stay at the Victoria Falls Hotel including daily breakfast

» Exclusive Zambezi River Sundowner Cruise

» Guided tour of Victoria Falls National Park

ROVOS RAIL » 3-night journey on the Rovos Rail luxury train in a Deluxe Suite

» All meals and drinks included on board the train

» Excursions accompanied by a qualified guide

» 24-hour full room service and bar facilities

Your African journey begins with a three-night stay in

picturesque Cape Town where you’ll explore Table Mountain,

Cape of Good Hope and the surrounding Cape Winelands.

Next, you will fly to Kasane, Botswana to begin your four-

night ZAMBEZi QuEEN safari cruise on the Chobe River.

Explore the banks of Chobe National Park, home to one

of the densest populations of wildlife on the African

continent. Encounter elephants, leopards, lions, gazelles,

buffalos and a variety of birdlife on excursions by boat

or open-air vehicle. Your journey continues with two nights

at the legendary Victoria Falls, one of the world’s great

and impressive natural wonders. From here, you will join

the Rovos Rail train stationed right outside your hotel.

Enjoy your 3-night luxurious train journey as you travel

1600 km’s through breathtaking scenery from Botswana

to South Africa.

RIVERS & RAILS OF AFRICAEnjoy 3 nights in CapE town, followEd by a 4-night safari CruisE, 2 nights in ViCtoria falls and a 3-night roVos rail train journEy from ViCtoria falls to prEtoria 12 NiGHTS ∙ TRAVEl To CAPE ToWN AND RETuRN FRoM JoHANNESBuRG


SAVOR THE SIGHTS OF AN AFRICAN SAFARI

RIVERS & RAILS OF AFRICA

DATES & PRICESDAILY PROGRAM FEATURESone of the highlights of this itinerary is the truly luxurious Rovos Rail vintage train, the Pride of Africa. This amazing train will transport you in gracious Edwardian-style through the heart of the African bush and some of the continent’s most incredible scenery.

The food aboard the Rovos Rail has an accent on fresh local ingredients, and traditional dishes such as game are a specialty. The Victorian dining room offers fine china, crisp linen and silver, and five-star cuisine paired with South African wines. Dressing for dinner is entirely appropriate here, with jackets and ties for men and cocktail attire for the ladies.

ROVOS RAIL:DAY DESTINATION ACTIVITIES

1 overnight flight to South Africa 2 Cape Town Hotel check-in 3 Cape Town Cableway up Table Mountain Scenic drive through local wine regions Visit two wine estates with wine tastings lunch in local restaurant with drinks 4 Cape Town Full-day tour of 12 Apostles and Hout Bay Chapman's Peak drive Cape of Good Hope; Cape Point lunch in local restaurant with drinks 5 Cape Town Morning flight to Kasane, Botswana ZAMBEZi QuEEN EMBARKATioN Welcome Cocktail and Dinner 6 ZAMBEZi QuEEN Chobe River safari by boat Kasenu village visit African Boma dinner 7 ZAMBEZi QuEEN Chobe National Park safari Afternoon safari by boat or tigerfishing High Tea and dinner onboard 8 ZAMBEZi QuEEN Safari by boat and bird watching Safari cruise of southern channels Farewell Dinner onboard 9 ZAMBEZi QuEEN DiSEMBARKATioN Transfer to Victoria Falls Victoria Falls Hotel check-in 10 Victoria Falls Private guided tour of Victoria Falls Zambezi Sundowner Cruise with tapas 11 Victoria Falls Embark the Rovos Rail luxury train Rovos Rail Travel by rail to Hwange Game Reserve Dinner served en route to Kennedy Siding 12 Rovos Rail Morning Hwange safari, cross into Botswana 13 Rovos Rail Travel with Rovos into South Africa Pass through Marico Valley and Magaliesberg Range 14 Rovos Rail Arrive in Pretoria at 10:00am Johannesburg Transfer to Johannesburg by 1:00pm international flight home 15 uSA/Canada Arrive home


HOTEL SHIP CRUISE CHECK-IN NAME & LAND

13 Mar Zambezi Queen $1 1 ,895 27 Mar Zambezi Queen $1 1 ,895 24 Apr Zambezi Queen $12,695 8 May Zambezi Queen $12,695


All prices are per person, based on double occupancy in stateroom Cat. SB.

To upgrade to a higher category, add per person:

ZAMBEZI QUEEN

CAT. DECK LEVEL STATEROOM ADD’L

SA lower/Middle Balcony $249 MS lower/Middle Balcony $849

Single Supplement: 40% of twin price

Intra-Africa Air: $815 per person including taxes and fuel surcharges.

Note: Visas are required for travel to Africa; please consult your Consulate for more information.

ExqUISITE CUISINE

Your richly paneled, air-conditioned, 118-square foot Deluxe Suite offers twin or double beds, a lounge area, en-suite bathroom with shower, a safe, a bar fridge filled with beverages of your choice, and 24-hour room service.

DELUxE SUITES

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enjoy a full-day tour of the winelands region eXPerienCe the wonder of ViCtoria falls

INCLUDED FEATURESCAPE TOWN » 3 nights at the luxurious Cape Grace hotel in upgraded Table Mountain View Rooms including daily breakfast

» Full day Wineland Tour to Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl with lunch and two wine tastings

» Full-day Cape Point Tour via Hout Bay and Chapman’s Peak to Cape of Good Hope with lunch

» Cape Point funicular and Cableway up Table Mountain






» All meals included during the




JOHANNESBURG » 1 night at the Fairlawns Boutique Hotel in upgraded Chateau Suites including meals

» Special multi-course dinner including South African wines

GREATER KRUGER NATIONAL PARK AREA » 3 nights in a suite at Tintswalo Safari Lodge, an exclusive luxury safari lodge

» Daily morning and afternoon/evening game drives

» No more than 6 guests per safari vehicle on all game drives

» All meals, drinks and laundry included at the lodges

Your journey begins with a three-night stay in picturesque

Cape Town. Next, you will fly to Kasane, Botswana to

begin your ZAMBEZi QuEEN safari cruise on the Chobe

River. Explore the banks of Chobe National Park, home

to one of the densest populations of wildlife on the

African continent. Spend two nights at the legendary

Victoria Falls before flying to Johannesburg for an

overnight stay. The following day, fly to Hoedspruit and

transfer to the Manyeleti Private Game Reserve, located

in the game-rich country of the greater Kruger National

Park. Spend three nights at a game lodge in this premier

eco-tourist destination, known for some of the best

“Big Five” viewing in South Africa. Experience the thrill

of daily game drives, while evenings bring you

breathtakingly clear skies – the perfect opportunity to

see the Southern Cross and other constellations of the

southern hemisphere.

STARS OF SOUTH AFRICAEnjoy 3 nights in CapE town, followEd by a 4-night afriCan rivEr safari & 2 nights in viCtoria falls, 1 night in johannEsburg & 3 nights at a luxury safari lodgE in thE grEatEr KrugEr national parK arEa 13 NiGHTS ∙ TRAVEL To CAPE ToWN AND RETuRN FRoM JoHANNESBuRG

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Boat safari on the ChoBe riVer

STARS OF SOUTH AFRICA

DATES & PRICESDAILY PROGRAM FEATURES

Tintswalo provides all the ambiance of a classic safari, with colonial-era décor, indoor/outdoor showers and a private deck with plunge pool. Eight suites accommodate a maximum of 16 guests. Traveling with friends? Tintswalo’s stunning Presidential Suite – two suites with a spacious shared lounge and private outdoor dining area – is ideal for two couples traveling together. (Please inquire for more details.)

tintswalo safari lodge

Guests on this itinerary will enjoy three nights in luxurious lodge accommodations at Tintswalo Safari Lodge.

LODGE ACCOMMODATIONS:day destination aCtiVities

1 overnight flight to South Africa 2 Cape Town Hotel check-in 3 Cape Town Cableway up Table Mountain Scenic drive through local wine regions Visit two wine estates with wine tastings Lunch in local restaurant with drinks 4 Cape Town Full-day tour of 12 Apostles and Hout Bay Chapman's Peak drive Cape of Good Hope; Cape Point Lunch in local restaurant with drinks 5 Cape Town Morning flight to Kasane, Botswana ZAMBEZi QuEEN EMBARKATioN Welcome Cocktail and Dinner 6 ZAMBEZi QuEEN Chobe River safari by boat Kasenu village visit African Boma dinner 7 ZAMBEZi QuEEN Chobe National Park safari Afternoon safari by boat oR tigerfishing High Tea and dinner onboard 8 ZAMBEZi QuEEN Safari by boat and bird watching Safari cruise of southern channels Farewell Dinner onboard 9 ZAMBEZi QuEEN DiSEMBARKATioN Transfer to Victoria Falls Victoria Falls Hotel check-in 10 Victoria Falls Private guided tour of Victoria Falls Zambezi Sundowner Cruise with tapas 11 Johannesburg Flight from Victoria Falls to Johannesburg Hotel check-in and evening at leisure 12 Kruger Park Area Flight to Hoedspruit (Greater Kruger National Park Area) Lodge check-in; afternoon safari 13 Kruger Park Area Morning and afternoon safaris 14 Kruger Park Area Morning and afternoon safaris 15 Kruger Park Area Early morning safari Flight to Johannesburg Johannesburg Return flight home 16 uSA/Canada Arrive home


hotel shiP Cruise CheCK-in naMe & land

13 Mar Zambezi Queen $11,295 27 Mar Zambezi Queen $11,295 24 Apr Zambezi Queen $11,695 8 May Zambezi Queen $11,695 15 May Zambezi Queen $12,295 5 Jun Zambezi Queen $12,295 26 Jun Zambezi Queen $12,295 17 Jul Zambezi Queen $12,295 31 Jul Zambezi Queen $12,295 14 Aug Zambezi Queen $12,295 28 Aug Zambezi Queen $12,295 11 Sep Zambezi Queen $12,295 25 Sep Zambezi Queen $12,295 9 oct Zambezi Queen $12,295 23 oct Zambezi Queen $11,695 6 Nov Zambezi Queen $11,695




ZaMBeZi Queen

Cat. deCK leVel staterooM add’l

SA Lower/Middle Balcony $249 MS Lower/Middle Balcony $849


Intra-Africa Air: $1,690 per person including taxes and fuel surcharges.


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ngorongoro crater private picnic SaFari LoDgeS proviDe DaiLY gaMe DriveS

INCLUDED FEATURESJOHANNESBURG » 1 night at the Fairlawns Boutique Hotel including breakfast






» All meals included during the cruise with complimentary wine and beer




JOHANNESBURG » 1 night at the Fairlawns Boutique Hotel in upgraded Chateau Suites including meals

» Special multi-course dinner including South African wines

TANZANIA SAFARI LODGES » 2 nights at Arusha Coffee Lodge

» 2 nights at Tarangire Treetops in Tarangire National Park

» 2 nights at The Manor at Ngorongoro

» 2 nights at Serengeti Migration Camp, a luxury tented bush camp

» Daily game drives with no more than 6 guests per vehicle

» All meals, drinks and laundry service included

» Private Executive-Class chartered plane exclusive to the group for 8 nights

Your journey begins with an overnight stay in Johannesburg

(or 3 nights in Cape Town). Next, fly to Kasane, Botswana

via Johannesburg and board the ZAMBEZi QuEEN.

Your wildlife river cruise vessel on the Chobe River

provides elegant accommodations surrounded by an

incredibly diverse population of animals. Enjoy two nights

at Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of

the World. From here, you will fly to Johannesburg where

you will stay the night in your intimate, all-suite hotel.

The following morning, you will fly to Tanzania to begin

your East African safari. Enjoy two nights at each of the

four luxury Tanzania lodges; Arusha Coffee Lodge, Tarangire

Treetops, The Manor at Ngorongoro, and the famed,

luxury-tented Serengeti Migration Camp. Your Tanzanian

safari days include game drives in the world famous Seren-

geti National Park, the drama of Ngorongoro Crater,

Tarangire National Park, Treetops’ private 87,000 acre game

concession as well as a safari excursion to Lake Manyara

National Park.

GOLDEN TRAILS OF EAST AFRICA1 night in Johannesburg, a 4-night safari cruise & 2 nights in Victoria falls, oVernight in Johannesburg, then 8 nights at tanzanian luxury safari lodges in arusha, tarangire, ngorongoro and the serengeti 16 NiGHTS ∙ TRAVEL To JoHANNESBuRG, SouTH AFRiCA AND RETuRN FRoM ARuSHA, TANZANiA

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GOLDEN TRAILS OF EAST AFRICA

DATES & PRICESDAILY PROGRAM FEATURESYour Golden Trails of East Africa itineary begins with a two-night stay at the Arusha Coffee Lodge. origins of the homestead to evoke glimpses of times-gone-by, and the friendly and personable staff help create an inviting atmosphere that is deeply appreciated by all who visit. Continue on to Tarangine Treetops, where each treetops’ elevated room boasts one of the largest bedrooms of any lodge in East Africa, and where an ‘up-in-the-air’ experience is further enhanced by spectacular views across the Tarangire plains from an expansive private balcony.

DaY DeStination activitieS

1 overnight flight to South Africa 2 Johannesburg Hotel check-in 3 Johannesburg Flight to Kasane, Botswana Transfer to ZAMBEZi QuEEN ZAMBEZi QuEEN EMBARKATioN Welcome Cocktail and Dinner 4 ZAMBEZi QuEEN Chobe River safari by boat Kasenu village visit African Boma dinner 5 ZAMBEZi QuEEN Chobe National Park safari Afternoon safari by boat oR tigerfishing High Tea and dinner onboard 6 ZAMBEZi QuEEN Safari by boat and bird watching Safari cruise of southern channels Farewell Dinner onboard 7 ZAMBEZi QuEEN DiSEMBARKATioN Transfer to Victoria Falls Victoria Falls Hotel check-in 8 Victoria Falls Private guided tour of Victoria Falls Zambezi Sundowner Cruise with tapas 9 Victoria Falls Flight to Johannesburg, South Africa Johannesburg Evening at leisure 10 Johannesburg Morning flight to Tanzania Arusha Arusha Coffee Lodge check-in Welcome Dinner 11 Arusha Enjoy a coffee tour and myriad optional activities 12 Arusha Private morning flight to Tarangire Tarangire Tarangire safari Arrive at Tarangire Treetops 13 Tarangire Morning and night safaris in Tarangire Masai village visit 14 Tarangire Private flight to Manyara Lake Manyara Lake Manyara National Park safari Ngorongoro Arrive at The Manor at Ngorongoro 15 Ngorongoro Full-day Ngorongoro Crater with picnic 16 Ngorongoro Private flight to the Serengeti Serengeti Arrive at Serengeti Migration Camp Safari and game walk 17 Serengeti Full-day safari with picnic 18 Serengeti Morning safari; flight back to Arusha Arusha Dayroom in Arusha onward flight home 19 uSA/Canada Arrive home


HoteL SHip crUiSe cHecK-in naMe & LanD

17 May Zambezi Queen $13,495 7 Jun Zambezi Queen $13,995 28 Jun Zambezi Queen $13,995 19 Jul Zambezi Queen $13,995 2 Aug Zambezi Queen $13,995 16 Aug Zambezi Queen $13,995 30 Aug Zambezi Queen $13,995 13 Sep Zambezi Queen $13,995 27 Sep Zambezi Queen $13,995 11 oct Zambezi Queen $13,995 25 oct Zambezi Queen $13,495 8 Nov Zambezi Queen $13,495




ZaMbeZi QUeen

cat. DecK LeveL StaterooM aDD’L

SA Lower/Middle Balcony $249 MS Lower/Middle Balcony $849


Intra-Africa Air: $3,820 per person including taxes and fuel surcharges.


3-NIGhT CAPE TOwN PRE-ExTENSION

Start your trip two nights earlier and join the rest of the group in Cape Town before the cruise. This pre-extension includes accommodations at the Cape Grace hotel in upgraded Table Mountain View Rooms, a full-day Cape Point tour, full-day Cape Winelands tour and an extra flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg.

$2,175 per person

tHe Manor at ngorongoro

This gracious estate is nestled near Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Crater, “Africa’s Garden of Eden.” it has 20 cottage suites, plus a dining conservatory, wine cellar, library and fireplace lounges in the manor house. Guests enjoy daily game drives, massages, horseback riding and a host of other leisure activities.

LODGE ACCOMMODATIONS:

FOR YOUR FINAL 4 NIGhTS, YOU wILL STAY AT:

Serengeti Migration caMp

This luxurious camp has been named one of the world’s “Top 10 Hotels” by Travel + Leisure. With a front-row view of the annual Migration, it offers a pool, 20 elevated canvas tents with private decks, and daily game drives into Serengeti National Park.

AmaVista, AmaSerena, AmaSonata, AmaReina, AmaPrima & AmaCerto

MAIN LOUNGE

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Violin Deck French & Outside Balcony - 300 sq. ft.



Cello Deck French & Outside Balcony - 235 sq. ft.


Cello Deck French & Outside Balcony - 210 sq. ft.

Violin & Cello Deck French Balcony - 170 sq. ft.

Piano Deck Fixed Window - 160 sq. ft.

Piano Deck Fixed Window - 160 sq. ft.

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AmaVista, AmaSerena, AmaSonata, AmaReina, AmaPrima & AmaCertoOur newest ships in Europe accommodate 164 passengers and feature twin balcony staterooms, heated swimming pool, hair and massage services, fitness room, stunning glass elevator and much more.

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Cat. AB Cello Deck / French & Outside Balcony - 235 sq. ft.

Cat. BA Violin Deck / French & Outside Balcony - 210 sq. ft.

Cat. BB Cello Deck / French & Outside Balcony - 210 sq. ft.

Cat. C Violin & Cello Deck / French Balcony - 170 sq. ft.

Cat. D Piano Deck / Fixed Windows - 160 sq. ft.

Cat. E Piano Deck / Fixed Windows - 160 sq. ft.

Built: AMAVISTA - 2015 AMASERENA - 2015 AMASONATA - 2014 AMAREINA - 2014 AMAPRIMA - 2013 AMACERTO - 2012

Length: 443 ft.

Width: 38 ft.

Crew: 49

Staterooms: 82

Passengers: 164

Registry: Switzerland

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Note: Elevator reaches Main Restaurant, Lobby/Main Lounge and staterooms on Violin and Cello Deck.

Note: For Cat. C, D and E staterooms, please refer to page 131.

AmaVerde & AmaBella

fine dining on board

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AmaVerde & AmaBellaProviding the ultimate in custom-designed luxury, these 161-passenger vessels offer twin balcony staterooms, heated swimming pool, Sun Deck putting green, fitness room and hair salon.

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Suite Violin Deck / French & Outside Balcony - 350 sq. ft.

Cat. AA Violin Deck / French & Outside Balcony - 235 sq. ft.

Cat. AB Cello Deck / French & Outside Balcony - 235 sq. ft.

Cat. BA Violin Deck / French & Outside Balcony - 210 sq. ft.

Cat. BB Cello Deck / French & Outside Balcony - 210 sq. ft.




Single Piano Deck / Fixed Windows - 140 sq. ft.

Built: AMAVERDE - 2011 AMABELLA - 2010

Length: 443 ft.

Width: 38 ft.

Crew: 49

Staterooms: 81

Passengers: 161


Technical Data

Large Window French BalconyOutside Balcony

CategorySuite

Large Window

FrenchBalcony

OutsideBalcony

CategoryAA / AB

BathroomShower

Large Window

FrenchBalcony

OutsideBalcony

CategoryBA / BB

Suite 302: modified cabin layout


Note: For Cat. C, D and E staterooms, please refer to page 131.

AmaLyra, AmaDolce & AmaDante

main lounge, amaDolce

amalyra cruising in buDapest, hungary

main restaurant, amaDante

french balcony stateroom, amalyra

suite, amaDante

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AmaLyra | AmaDolce | AmaDante33

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main lounge anD bar, amaDolce

spa, amalyra


Suite Violin Deck / French Balcony - 255 sq. ft.

Cat. A+ Violin Deck / French Balcony - 225 sq. ft.

Cat. A Violin Deck / French Balcony - 170 sq. ft.

Cat. B Violin & Cello Deck / French Balcony - 170 sq. ft.




Single Cello Deck / French Balcony - 140 sq. ft.

French Balcony

Bathtub

Floor-to-ceilingWindow

CategorySuite

French Balcony

CategoryA / B / C

Twin Windows

CategoryD / E

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Observation Deck

Navigation Bridge

Bicycles

Whirlpool

Sun Deck

Walking Track

Bow Seating Area

Main Lounge & Bar

Gift Shop

Reception



Fitness Room

Main Restaurant

Elevator

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Built: AMALYRA - 2009 AMADOLCE - 2009 AMADANTE - 2008

Length: 360 ft.

Width: 38 ft.

Crew: 44

Staterooms: 74

Passengers: 146


Technical Data

AmaLyra, AmaDolce & AmaDanteThese ships offer spacious 170-255 sq. ft. staterooms, most with French balconies. Other features include complimentary in-room Infotainment and Internet, WiFi, Sun Deck walking track and a fitness room.


AmaCello, AmaLegro & AmaDagio

french balcony stateroom, amacello

amalegro cruising in Paris, france

main restaurant, amacello

suite, amaDagio

recePtion area, amalegro

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French BalconyFloor-to-ceilingWindow

Bathtub

CategorySuite

French Balcony

CategoryA / B / C

Twin Windows

CategoryD / E

sun Deck, amacello

stairway anD library, amaDagio

main lounge, amaDagio

fitness room, amalegro

AmaCello | AmaLegro | AmaDagio33

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AmaCello, AmaLegro & AmaDagioMore than 80% of the staterooms on these ships feature French balconies, ideal for taking in sights along the river. Each vessel also offers award-winning cuisine, exclusive amenities and massage and hair salon services.

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Navigation Bridge

Bicycles

Whirlpool

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Walking Track

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Gift Shop

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Fitness Room

Main Restaurant

Elevator

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Suite Violin Deck / French Balcony - 255 sq. ft.

Cat. A Violin Deck / French Balcony - 170 sq. ft.

Cat. B Violin & Cello Deck / French Balcony - 170 sq. ft.




Single Cello Deck / French Balcony - 140 sq. ft. (single staterooms only available on AMACELLO)

Built: AMACELLO - 2008 AMALEGRO - 2007 AMADAGIO - 2006

Length: 360 ft.

Width: 38 ft.

Crew: 44

Staterooms: 74

Passengers: 146/148


Technical Data


AmaVida

main restaurant

balcony stateroom

refreshing pool

spacious balcony stateroom

amaVida on the douro

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AmaVida Revised May 2014

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AmaVida Suite

CategorySuite

AmaVida Cabin

Floor-to-CeilingWindowOutside Balcony

CategoryA / B / C

AmaVida Cabin - Lower Deck

Panoramic Window

CategoryD / E

Porto Deck

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6gift shop

mingle with new friends

enjoy Views from the sun deck


AmaVidaThis 106-passenger ship brings AmAWATErWAyS’ distinctive standard of excellence to the Douro river, featuring balconies in the majority of its staterooms; fine dining in the main dining room plus al fresco dining; heated swimming pool and fitness center.

Suite Porto Deck / Outside Balcony - 323 sq. ft.

Cat. A Porto Deck / Outside Balcony - 215 sq. ft.

Cat. B Lisbon Deck / Outside Balcony - 215 sq. ft.

Cat. C Lisbon Deck / Outside Balcony - 215 sq. ft.

Cat. D Douro Deck / Panoramic Window - 161 sq. ft.

Cat. E Douro Deck / Panoramic Window - 161 sq. ft.

Built: 2013

Length: 260 ft.

Width: 37 ft.

Crew: 30

Staterooms: 53

Passengers: 106

Registry: Portugal

Technical Data

Note: Elevator reaches all three stateroom decks.

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Navigation Bridge

Heated Pool

Sun Deck

main Lounge

Gift Shop

reception

Elevator

Al Fresco Dining

main restaurant

Fitness room

Spa

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AmaKatarina

panoramic lounge

deluxe stateroom with balcony

amaKatarina on the Volga-baltic waterways

elegant lobby

imperial suite

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Note: Cat. E (Deck Two) and Cat. F staterooms feature a fixed queen-size bed.

Window

CategoryD

Window

CategoryF

Window

CategoryE, Deck One

CategoryA / B / C

Outside Balcony

CategoryMS / BS / HS

a sample of local culture

symphony restaurant

opera restaurant


AmaKatarina (aka mstislav rostropovich)Cruise Russia in comfort and style aboard the completely redesigned AMAKATARINA, featuring outside balconies in over 70% of her staterooms, two restaurants, conference hall and an onboard physician.

Cat. IS Deck Two Imperial Suite - 432 sq. ft.

Cat. MS Deck Two & Three Mariinsky Suites - 320 sq. ft.

Cat. BS Deck Two & Three Bolshoi Suites - 280 sq. ft.

Cat. HS Deck Four Hermitage Suites - 270 sq. ft.

Cat. A Deck Four Deluxe with Balcony - 230 sq. ft.

Cat. B Deck Three Deluxe with Balcony - 238 sq. ft.

Cat. C Deck Two Deluxe with Balcony - 238 sq. ft.

Cat. D Deck One & Two Superior with Two Windows - 205 sq. ft.

Cat. E Deck One & Two Standard with Window - 135 sq. ft.

Cat. F Deck One Standard with Window - 110 sq. ft.

Reconstructed: 2011

Length: 443 ft.

Width: 52 ft.

Crew: 74

Staterooms: 105

Passengers: 210

Registry: Russia

Technical Data

Note: Elevator reaches all decks.

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Sun Deck

Panorama Lounge

Symphony Restaurant & Bar

Opera Restaurant

Reception

Conference Hall

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IMPERIALSUITE

AMAKATARINA

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AmaDara

dine on exquisitely prepared cuisine

spacious suite

saigon bar

twin balcony stateroom

friendly service

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AMADARA Sadec (Sun Deck)

Saigon (Upper Deck)

Tonle (Main Deck)

SUITE #314

Bathroom

Bath

tub

Shower

French BalconyOutside Balcony

CategorySuite

LUXURY SUITE #318

French Balcony Outside Balcony

Bathtub

Shower

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A & B #222

Bathroom

Shower


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beautiful saigon lounge

stylish mekong restaurant

fitness room


AmaDaraThe brand-new AMADARA features spacious staterooms and suites all of which have private twin balconies. Public areas include two stylish restaurants, an inviting lounge, a fitness room, hair salon, spa and a refreshing Sun Deck swimming pool.

Lux.Suite Sadec Deck / French & Outside Balcony - 452 sq. ft.

Suite Sadec Deck / French & Outside Balcony - 334 sq. ft.

Cat. A Saigon Deck / French & Outside Balcony - 226 sq. ft.

Cat. B Sadec, Saigon & Tonle Deck / French & Outside Balcony - 226 sq. ft. Cat. C Tonle Deck / French & Outside Balcony - 226 sq. ft.

Built: 2015

Length: 302 ft.

Width: 42 ft.

Crew: 50

Staterooms: 62

Passengers: 124

Registry: Vietnam

Technical DataDeck Plan

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Hair Salon

Fitness Room

Saigon Lounge

Spa

Specialty restaurant

Mekong Restaurant

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Note: Images used for general representation of public areas and stateroom amenities; updated photos will be posted on our website as they become available.

AmaLotus

amaLotus on the mekong

twin baLcony stateroom

mekong restaurant

spa services

impeccabLe onboard service

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AMALOTUS / LA MARGUERITE

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Saigon (Upper Deck)

Tonle (Main Deck)

Mekong (Lower Deck)


Bathtub

Bathroom

Shower

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French BalconyOutside Balcony Outside Balcony

Bathtub

Shower

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Outside BalconyFrench Balcony

Bathroom

Shower

CategoryA / B

Porthole Windows

Bathroom

Shower

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mingLe in our eLegant Lounge

riverside view from private baLcony


AmaLotusThe award-winning AMALOTUS combines French colonial elegance with regional Mekong accents to provide an unforgettable setting for cruising through Vietnam and Cambodia.

Lux.Suite Sadec Deck / French & Outside Balcony - 624 sq. ft.

Suite Sadec Deck / French & Outside Balcony - 290 sq. ft.

Cat. A Saigon Deck / French & Outside Balcony - 226 sq. ft.

Cat. B Tonle Deck / French & Outside Balcony - 226 sq. ft.

Cat. C Mekong Deck / Porthole - 226 sq. ft.

Built: 2011 Length: 302 ft.Width: 42 ft.Crew: 50 (International)Staterooms: 62Passengers: 124Registry: Vietnam

Technical DataDeck Plan

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Spa

Swimming Pool

Panoramic Lounge

Saigon Lounge

Mekong Restaurant

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AmaPura

artist rendering of amaPura

stylish balcony suite

imPeccable service

sPacious french balcony stateroom

inviting sun deck with Pool

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alcony

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Shower

CategorySA

Shower

Bathroom

Outside Balcony

CategorySC

BathroomShower

French Balcony

CategorySD / SE / SF

AMAPURA

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Upper Deck

Main Deck

Lower Deck

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4 enjoy a traditional burmese PuPPet show Performance on board

indulge in a sPa treatment


AmaPuraThe 56-passenger AMAPURA is a custom-designed all-suite ship with private balconies in every stateroom, fine dining and a refreshing plunge pool on the Sun Deck.

Built: 2014

Length: 188 ft.

Width: 40 ft.

Crew: 30

Staterooms: 28

Passengers: 56

Registry: Myanmar

Technical Data

Deck Plan

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Pool

Sun Deck

Restaurant

Spa

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Cat. SA Upper Deck / Full Balcony - 290 sq. ft.

Cat. SB Upper Deck / Full Balcony - 420 sq. ft.

Cat. SC Upper Deck / Full Balcony - 285 sq. ft.

Cat. SD Main Deck / French Balcony - 285 sq. ft.

Cat. SE Main Deck / French Balcony - 285 sq. ft.

Cat. SF Main Deck / French Balcony - 285 sq. ft.

Note: Ship images of the AmAPurA are artist renderings. updated photos and specifications will be posted on www.AmaWaterways.com as they become available.

Zambezi Queen

elegant dining room

ZambeZi Queen on the chobe

intimate bar

contemporary-style suite

lounge with view

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Zambezi Queen

Lower & Middle DecksMaster Suite - Balcony - 300 sq. ft.MS

Cat. SA

Cat. SB

Lower & Middle DecksSuite - Balcony - 235 sq. ft.Middle DeckSuite - Balcony - 215 sq. ft.

ZAMBIA

NAMIBIA

BOTSWANAZIMBABWE

ZAMBEZI RIVER

KASANECHOBE RIVER

ZAMBEZI QUEENLIVINGSTONE

VICTORIA FALLS

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elegant suite

ZambeZi Queen sun deck

safari by boat


Zambezi QueenThe 28-passenger ZambeZi Queen features modern accommodations, delicious cuisine, an air-conditioned dining room, lounge and bar, plus an open-air pool deck that provides 360-degree game viewing.

mS Lower & middle Decks / master Suite - balcony - 300 sq. ft.

Cat. Sa Lower & middle Decks / Suite - balcony - 235 sq. ft.

Cat. Sb middle Deck / Suite - balcony - 215 sq. ft.

Built: 2009

Length: 150 feet

Width: 25.6 feet

Crew: 22

Staterooms: 14Passengers: 28

Registry: namibia

Technical Data

Responsibility towards the environment forms the foundation upon which this eco-boat was built:•a water jet propulsion system replaces the conventional propeller system,

causing no damage to the river bed.•Only the latest fuel efficient and low emission generators are run during

daylight hours, with the boat operating on battery power through the night.•Hot water is provided by a solar heating system.•energy-saving lights throughout.•Water-saving taps and showers.•Onboard sewage processing plant.•Cleaning detergents and soaps are biodegradable.•Five-stage water purification plant, using river water in showers and tap.

ECO-TOURISM

Lower Deck

Middle Deck

Upper Deck

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Lounge

Pool Deck

Gift Shop & Cruise Director's Office

Reading Room

boarding area

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In conjunction with all of our cruise and cruise and land programs, AmAWAterWAys offers special airfare rates from many major gateways in the United states and Canada. these special airfare rates are using the world’s greatest airlines! An example list of gateway cities is shown below. Please call for complete details and availability.

US CITIES Albany, NYAlbuquerque, NMAnchorage, AKAtlanta, GAAustin, TXBaltimore, MDBillings, MTBirmingham, ALBismark, NDBoise, IDBoston, MABuffalo, NYBurlington, VTCharleston, WVCharlotte, NCCheyenne, WYChicago, ILCincinnati, OHCleveland, OHColumbia, SCColumbus, OHDallas, TXDenver, CODes Moines, IADetroit, MIDover, DEFt. Lauderdale, FLHartford, CTHonolulu, HIHouston, TXIndianapolis, INKansas City, MOLas Vegas, NVLincoln, NELittle Rock, AR

US CITIES Los Angeles, CALouisville, KYMemphis, TNMiami, FLMilwaukee, WIMinneapolis, MNNashville, TNNew Orleans, LANorfolk, VIOklahoma City, OKOrlando, FLPhiladelphia, PAPhoenix, AZPittsburgh, PAPortland, ORProvidance, RISacramento, CASalt Lake City, UTSan Antonio, TXSan Diego, CASan Francisco, CASeattle, WASt. Louis, MOTampa, FLTucson, AZWashington, DC ( IAD )

CANADA Calgary, ABEdmonton, ABHalifax, NSMontreal, QCOttawa, ONToronto, ONVancouver, BC

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Parties: In these terms and conditions, “you” or “passenger” or “participant” refers to the person booking, purchasing or traveling on the cruise, and to individuals traveling as part of that person’s reservation. “We” or “us” refers to Amadeus Waterways, Inc., a California corporation (“AMA”) and AmaWaterways, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company (“AWL”). AMA offers the travel and enters into these terms and conditions with you pursuant to arrangements made with AWL. Deposit and Final Payment: To confirm a cruise or cruise and land reservation, we require a deposit of $400 per person for Europe, Russia and Asia itineraries and $2,400 per person for Africa itineraries on or before the deposit due date indicated on the confirmation. Once airline arrangements have been accepted, an additional deposit ($350 per person for economy class and $600 per person for business/first class) is required to confirm said arrangements. Certain airline tickets require non- refundable, full payment at the time of reservation. Hotel Extra Nights require a non-refundable deposit of $50 per person at the time of confirmation of the hotel availability. Final payment is due no later than 90 days before the travel start date.Cancellation Charges: In the unfortunate event a participant must cancel travel, notice to AmaWaterways must be via email to [email protected], which must include a return receipt and read notation, or other writing stating clearly and correctly each guest’s name, ship name, start and end date of the cruise and a brief statement of the reason for cancellation. Other forms of notice are not sufficient. The effective date of the cancellation is the date we receive the written cancella-tion notice. Name changes, a substitution of a participant or a reduction in the number of guests in a stateroom are treated as a cancellation in that all applicable cancellation charges apply. Cancellation charges for bookings within charter and part-charter agreements are as per the charter contract. All other cancellation charges are per-person, based on the cancellation date, as follows:

Pricing: All prices are in US dollars. In the event that a cruise fare listed, quoted or advertised through any website, printed collateral, reservations person, travel agent or any other source is booked, but is incorrect due to an electronic error, typographical error, human error or any other error causing the fare to be listed, quoted or advertised for an amount not intended by AmaWaterways, AmaWaterways reserves the right to correct the erroneous fare by requesting the passenger to pay the correct fare intended, or by canceling the cruise. Airfares, air taxes and air surcharges quoted on your invoice or by a reservation agent are only guaranteed once airfare deposit or full payment is received by AmaWaterways. AmaWaterways reserves the right to increase prices without notice. Prices Do Not Include: Published prices do not include vessel fuel surcharges; passport and visa fees; baggage fees; port charges and fees; travel, health, accident or other insurance; vaccinations; laundry; additional food and beverages; optional excursions; gratuities or other items or services of a personal nature.Passport and Visas: A valid passport is required for each par-ticipant. Passports must be valid for at least six (6) months after the scheduled return date to your home country. For travel to Asia, we require a copy of your valid passport prior to or at final payment. If not received at this time, embarkation may be denied and cancellation penalties will apply. Guests on the Vietnam/Cambodia Cruise & Land program must obtain a Multiple Entry Visa for Vietnam, as they will have two different points of entry into Vietnam, and a Single Entry Visa for Cambodia. Guests on the cruise only Vietnam/Cambodia itinerary will require a single entry visa for Vietnam and Cambodia. For travel to Africa, a valid passport with 8 open/non-stamped pages is required. At publication time, a visa is required for a US citizen to travel to Russia, Turkey, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, Kenya, Tanzania and Zimbabwe (as well as numerous other countries). Non-US citizens must consult the appropriate consulates regarding visa and other document requirements. Obtaining required visas and any other required travel documentation, and

terms & conditionsassuring these are complete and correct in all ways, is the sole responsibility of each participant. We are not in a position to obtain or verify the accuracy or completeness of any participant’s visa or other required documentation and shall not be responsible or liable for delay or missed portion of any part of the itinerary or other problems resulting from the participant lacking the appropriate travel documentation.Travel Documents: Only after receipt of full payment, travel documents (including airline confirmation information, if applicable) will be sent by regular ground delivery (US & Canada), approximately 3-4 weeks prior to departure. (Delay in final payment will delay delivery of travel documents.) Expedited delivery may be possible for an additional charge of $25 or the full amount of expedited services, whichever is greater.

FLIGHTS & AIRPORT TRANSFERS Flight Schedules & Airfares: AmaWaterways offers special airfares based on the flight and seat availability of contracted carriers. We are able to accept a traveler’s choice of preferred air carrier, flight schedule, and some deviations so long as the requests are made at the time of booking the airline reservation. To hold/confirm an airline reservation, the airlines require your full legal name as it appears on your passport. For contract airline fares a deposit of $350 per person (economy class tickets) or $600 per person (business/first-class tickets) is required to secure the flight schedule and quoted price. Published airfare prices require full payment at the time of reservation. Once the airfare deposit or full payment is received your airline tickets will be issued and any changes will be subject to penalty if not cancelled within 24 hours of ticketing. Should the name on your airline reservation not match your passport exactly, your airline reservation will have to be cancelled, full penalties will be assessed and your reservation will have to be recreated subject to market pricing at the time of the new reservation.Air tickets are economy class, unless otherwise requested and additional charge for upgrade is paid, and are issued pursuant to the terms and conditions of the relevant airline(s). Airlines require your name to appear on your airline ticket exactly as it appears on your passport. We shall not be responsible or liable for consequences of name on an airline reservation and passport not matching exactly. We shall not be responsible or liable for costs resulting from airline schedule changes, lost air ticket, delay, disruption or cancelled flight; lost baggage or missed connections. Changes: Airline tickets issued by AmaWaterways have restrictions. For example, they cannot be reissued, transferred, or exchanged. Any changes made to an airline ticket, including minor name corrections, will incur a minimum $350 per ticket change fee plus any additional increases in the cost of the airfare. A change or refund request must be made through us, but may not be possible. For example, some airline tickets are non-refundable. Limitation on Special Requests & Frequent Flier Numbers: As a courtesy, we may try to relay a request for seat assignments, meal requests, frequent flyer numbers, or other special assistance to the particular airline. The sole authority to grant such requests rest with the airline and is not under the control of AmaWaterways. Whether or not we relay a request to an airline, you or your travel agent

must always confirm directly with the airline regarding any such requests. To insure you receive proper credit on your frequent flyer account, we recommend you provide your frequent flyer number to the airline at the time of check-in. Please note our airfare prices use special contract fares that may not allow you to receive credit on your frequent flier account nor may they allow you to use miles to upgrade to a higher class.Baggage: Please check with the airline regarding their baggage allowance. Most airlines limit checked bags to either one or two pieces per person, and limit carry-on baggage to one piece per person, and weight and size restrictions apply. There are strict luggage restrictions for our programs in Africa; please ask for details. We shall not be responsible or liable for costs or consequences of participant exceeding the airline’s baggage restrictions, or for loss, theft, damage or delay to participant’s baggage. Airport Transfers: Guests purchasing transoceanic airfare through us may qualify for complimentary group airport transfers on a scheduled arrival between the airport and the ship or hotel, and on a scheduled departure between the hotel or the ship and airport. Airport transfers included in your airfare package will be reflected on your travel confirmation and on your travel documents. If airport transfers are not reflected on your confirmation, AmaWaterways is not responsible for providing airport transfer service to you. Please note: our group airport transfer service may involve some waiting time between the time your flight lands and the time you arrive at the ship or hotel. All guests making their own airfare arrangements are solely responsible for arranging their transportation to/from the airport. Individual airport transfers can be purchased for those guests who are scheduled to arrive/depart on our itinerary dates, please ask for details.

GENERAL PROVISIONSCruise and Cruise & Land Itineraries: Carrier seeks to provide services as published or stated in the final documents. But deviations to planned cruise, cruise & land itinerary or any other aspects of the travel may occur. If conditions make cruise routes unsafe for navigation or in other respects, or raise sufficient doubt about safety, Carrier reserves the right to modify or provide alternate services. These may include, but are not limited to, providing accommodation on the docked ship and/or substituting ground arrangements. An effort will be made to try to arrange elements of the cruise and cruise tour similar to those originally planned, but the level of similarity may vary. Except as otherwise provided in your Passenger Ticket Contract, such changes will not entitle you to any credit or a refund. Cruise, cruise & land routes, and all other aspects of the cruise and travel are subject to change with or without notice.Hotel Accommodations: We will seek to use hotels listed (if any) on your confirmation. Changes may be neces-sary, therefore use of such hotels is not assured. An effort will be made to substitute similar hotels, but the level of similarity may vary. Standard policy for hotels is to have rooms available for check-in no earlier than 3:00 p.m. Subject to the discretion of the hotel, triple-occupancy hotel accommodations may involve the use of hotel rooms with just two beds. Only those guests who have elected to take our Cruise & Land program on the brochure itinerary dates will receive transfers between the hotel(s) and the ship.

DAyS BEFORE CRuISE & LAND AIRFARE CANCELLATION AIRFARE CANCELLATION OTHER CHARgES

DEPARTuRE CANCELLATION CHARgE CHARgE (ECONOMy CHARgE (BuSINESS/FIRST (ExCEPT INSuRANCE) CONTRACT FARES) CLASS CONTRACT FARES)

More than 121 days $200 (Europe, Russia & Asia) $350 penalty* $600 penalty* —

prior to departure $1200 (Africa)

120-90 days prior $400 (Europe, Russia & Asia) $350 penalty* $600 penalty* —

to departure $2400 (Africa)

89-60 days prior 35% of cruise and land price $350 penalty* $600 penalty* 35% of all charges

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6 days prior 100% of cruise and land price $350 penalty* $600 penalty* 100% of all charges

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* Certain airline tickets, including all intra-Asia Flights within 90 days of departure and published price tickets, are 100% non-refundable.

Except as otherwise provided in your Passenger Ticket Contract, after travel begins, there is no refund for unused services, or unused portions of cruise, cruise/tour or airfare.


Cancellation: Carrier reserves the right to cancel, change or postpone any cruise departure date and itinerary. In the event of a complete cancellation of a departure by Carrier, we will refund monies paid for the cruise or cruise & land package to those participants who have not previously cancelled. Personal Changes: Except as otherwise provided in your Passenger Ticket Contract, deviation from the published itinerary for any reason will not entitle participant to any reduction in charge. Participant will bear a full charge for any unused services. Child Policy: All guests under the age of 18 are to be in a cabin with an adult, and must remain supervised at all times, and their safety is the responsibility of the accompanying adult(s). Children between the ages of 4 – 10 at the time of embarkation may share a cabin with 2 adults provided the child is able to share the bed with the adults – no additional bed will be provided. Please be aware that balcony cabins of any kind may be unsafe for small children if left unsupervised. Children 4-7 years old are not recommended on any program and on our Africa program, due to safety precautions, there is a minimum age limit of 12 years old, unless otherwise agreed upon by AmaWaterways. AmaWaterways does not provide child-specific programs or child-minding facilities. Disabled Participants: Handicapped facilities are not available on board or in many places visited on the cruises and cruise tours we offer. If you (participant) have a disability and reasonable accommodation may enable you to use the services, please let us know how you believe we can help. Participant must inform us in writing, at or immediately after making the reservation, but in any event as early as possible, of any mobility impairment or other condition, whether physical, emotional or mental, which may require accommodation or use of an assistive device during the travel. A reasonable effort will be made to accommodate special needs, but we are not responsible for denial of service by carriers, hotels, or other independent suppliers. A participant, who, due to impairment, is not self-sufficient, may be required to travel with a companion who shall take responsibility for assistance needed during travel and in case of emergency. An individual with a disability that would result in a direct threat to the health and safety of others or to that individual may be excluded, if it is determined there is a significant risk that cannot be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by reasonable accommodations, policies, practices, procedures assistive devices or services. If participant fails to timely inform us of any impairment or condition, and it is determined based on information that participant should have provided that participation poses a safety risk to participant or direct health or safety threat to others, participant may be excluded from parts or all of the travel. We shall have no liability to participant relating to any condition, treatment, failure to inform us of an impairment, or resulting exclusion. Pregnancy: For the safety of parent and child, and depending on various circumstances, passengers who are at an advanced stage of pregnancy (after 5 months) may be subject to restrictions or exclusion concerning their ability to travel and/or board a ship. Please inform us immediately, so we can assess your personal circumstances and possible accommodation.

Medical: Medical doctors are not available on any vessel except in Russia. Availability of medical doctors on vessels in Russia is not assured. If medical services are required, efforts to contact local medical providers will be made. A participant requiring such assistance is solely responsible for all related charges. We will not be responsible or liable for sufficiency of our efforts to reach medical providers, unavailability, delay, quality or other aspect of any such services. Participant is encouraged at time of booking and well before departure, to review participant’s health and medical conditions and insurance and consult participant’s health care and insurance providers regarding needs and scope of coverage for any incident or need that may occur during travel, and to obtain supplemental health and medical insurance for the travel, as needed.

Inoculations and Medical Preparation: All passengers traveling on certain Africa itineraries will require Yellow Fever vaccination. AmaWaterways strongly recommends that all passengers take malaria pills for travel to Africa. Please contact your personal physician or local health department prior to travel for further detailed information and recommended precautionary measures.

Smoking: Smoking is only permitted on the ship’s Sun Deck in the designated smoking area.

Diet: Special dietary requests must be provided to us at time of reservation. An effort will be made to meet the request, but we cannot assure the request can be accommodated.

Disclaimer of Responsibility: AMA’s arrangements are with AWL, and they arrange with others for services described in this confirmation and in our brochures. Transport on river cruise ships (“ships”) or other forms of transport (“transport”) is provided by third party owners, operators and charterers (“supplier(s)”). Suppliers are separate entities and are deemed not to be our principals, agents, employees or partners. We do not own or operate any ship or transport service. Accordingly, WE DISCLAIM RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY FOR, AND PARTICIPANT WAIVES, RELEASES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THERE SHALL NOT BE ANY CLAIM OR RECOURSE AGAINST US FOR OR AS A CONSEQUENCE OF: BREACH OF DUTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENT OR WILLFUL OR INTENTIONAL ACT, FAILURE TO ACT OR OMISSION BY ANY SUPPLIER. Supplier and participant obligations and liabilities are subject in each case to terms and conditions of each supplier’s contract of carriage or other supplier terms and conditions, and any and all applicable government laws and regulations and international conventions that apply, including, but not limited to choice of law, jurisdiction of disputes and limitations of liability and limitations on timing of claims. PARTICIPANT AGREES THAT WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE, LOSS (INCLUDING PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, AND LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY) OR EXPENSE OCCASIONED BY ANY ACT OR OMISSION OF ANY SUPPLIER PROVIDING SERVICES, OR ANY PROVIDER OF A TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN, OR INSURER, OR OF ANY OTHER PERSON. If the services of a supplier cannot be delivered or there are changes in any planned service for any reason beyond our control, we will make an effort to arrange similar services. Any resulting additional expenses will be participant’s responsibility.

Limitation of Liability: REgARDLESS OF ANy OTHER PROVISIONS IN THIS CONFIRMATION AND IN OuR BROCHuRES, OuR LIABILITy FOR BREACH, DAMAgE, LOSS, PERSONAL INJuRy, DEATH, AND/OR LOSS OF OR DAMAgE TO PROPERTy, OR OTHER LOSS, INJuRy OR DAMAgE, ALSO INCLuDINg, BuT NOT LIMITED TO, ECONOMIC DAMAgES, EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, MENTAL SuFFERINg AND/OR PHySICAL OR PSyCHOLOgIC INJuRy, WHETHER OCCuRRINg BEFORE THE START OF TRAVEL, AFTER TRAVEL HAS BEguN, AFTER COMPLETION OF THE TRAVEL, OR MuLTIPLE TIME PERIODS, AND REgARDLESS OF WHETHER DuE TO ACCIDENTAL OR WILLFuL OR INTENTIONAL ACT OR OMISSION OF ANy PERSON OR ENTITy, OR OTHER CAuSE SHALL NOT ExCEED THE AMOuNT PAID TO uS FOR THE TRAVEL.

Agreement; Forum and Jurisdiction for Legal Action; Jury Waiver: Your payment of a deposit and/or our issuance of final documents shall be deemed consent by participant to these terms and conditions. These terms are deemed to be made, accepted and entered into in Los Angeles County, California. These terms and the rights and obligations of the parties, and any legal or equitable action concerning the interpretation, enforcement, or claimed breach of any term, obligation, or duty as contained or related to these provisions or arising from these terms and conditions, shall be interpreted, construed and governed by the laws of California, and any such claims shall be litigated, if at all, before a court of competent jurisdiction located in the County of Los Angeles, California, U.S.A., to the exclusion of the courts of any other country, state, city, municipality, county or locale. You agree to consent to jurisdiction and waive any objection that may be available to any such action or proceeding being brought in such courts. yOu AND WE WAIVE THE RIgHT TO A JuRy TRIAL.

Time Limit for Notice of Claims and Filing Legal Action: The parties agree that any notice of claim against us of any nature whatsoever which is connected to, related to or arising from these terms and conditions must be received by us in writing within thirty (30) days after the date of completion of the cruise or cruise and land package. No lawsuit may be maintained against us unless the lawsuit is commenced no later than six (6) months after the date of completion of the cruise or cruise and land package, and valid service of the lawsuit on us is made within thirty (30) days after commencement of the lawsuit.

Passenger Contract: All ship transport is provided according to terms and conditions of the Passenger Ticket Contract included in the final documentation and available for review at the following website: www.AmaWaterways.com. Please carefully read the Passenger Ticket Contract which is a binding contract between you as the passenger and AmaWaterways Gmbh, an entity organized under the laws of Switzerland, which owns, operates and/or charters the ship, as the carrier (“Carrier”), and governs all dealings between you and Carrier. The Passenger Ticket Contract, is governed by the laws of Switzerland, and establishes limits of liability, limits on claims, and time limits for making claims, as well as other restrictions, limits and disclaimers limiting

Carrier’s liability for your death, illness, injury, or damage claims relating to baggage or personal property. It incorporates provisions and limitations under the Athens Convention Relating to the Carriage of Passengers and Their Luggage by Sea, 1974, and the Protocol to the Convention Relating to the Carriage of Passengers and Their Luggage by Sea, 1976, the International Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims, 1976, and the Strasbourg Convention on the Limitation of Liability of Owners of Inland Navigation Vessels, 1988. Venue for litigation of any disputes under the Passenger Ticket Contract is exclusively in the courts of Basel, Switzerland.

California Seller of Travel Law: We are registered with the California Attorney General, California Seller of Travel Program as Amadeus Waterways, Inc., registration number CST 2065452-40. Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California. This transaction is covered by the California Travel Consumer Restitution Fund (TCRF) if we were registered and participating in TCRF at the time of sale and you are located in California at the time of payment.

By confirming the reservation with payment, the guest/travel agent acknowledges that they are aware of and will comply with these terms and conditions. For the most current version of the general Information and Terms & Conditions, which will supersede the Terms & Conditions published in any of our brochures in the event of a conflict and any prior oral, implied, written or other representation or agreement between you and us, please visit www.AmaWaterways.com

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