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2013 Newmarket River Cruises

Welcome to our latest brochure of cruises aboard warm and welcoming MS Olympia, covering voyages on Europe’s most beautiful rivers, including the mighty Rhine, the meandering Moselle and – by popular demand in 2013 – the glorious ‘Blue’ Danube. With some wonderful festive cruises to Germany’s famous Christmas Markets, and springtime sailings to the colourful Dutch waterways and incomparable bulbfields, this is a marvellous collection that is sure to prove popular with regular customers and those joining Olympia for the first time.

2013 will be the 5th year that Newmarket has been associated with Olympia, and the feedback from our passengers about the ship’s friendly crew and on-board Cruise Managers gets better and better! We challenge you to find the same levels of friendly service, good food, evening entertainment, relaxing home comforts and enthralling itineraries at such great value anywhere else.

Part of Olympia’s charm is the fact she carries less than 100 passengers each sailing, which means our most popular itineraries sell out quickly every year. Book now to secure your cabin selection on the cruise of your choice today!

We look forward to the pleasure of your company!

Andy Jones – Ocean Cruise Programme Director

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Join MS Olympia by coach, air or railThereareseveralwaysinwhichyoucantraveltojoinyourchosenOlympiacruise.

On all departure dates, we offer comfortable coach-inclusive travel from selected local pick-up points, while on every holiday, you can choose to meet and board the coach at the appropriate ferry port, fly out to join the ship, or travel by Eurostar™ to Brussels and onwards by regional rail on selected dates. We’ll provide transfers from the airport destination or rail station to Olympia.

Full details are shown on each holiday page, and on pages 30-33

Every Newmarket River Cruise Holiday includes:l On-board English commentaryl Full-board including breakfast, lunch

and dinner, afternoon tea, cake and evening snacks

l Welcome Cocktail Partyl Captain’s Farewell Dinner

on longer duration cruisesl On-board evening entertainmentl Porterage on and off MS Olympial A wide choice of great value

optional excursionsl The services of a Newmarket

Cruise Managerl A choice of Flexible Travel Options

l Return coach transfers to MS Olympia from your chosen departure point, station

or airport

To book please see your Local Travel Agent Call us on 0843 316 1199 – We’re here to help!

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“Very impressed with the quality of the cabin, lounge

and restaurant. Excellent food enhanced by courteous

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ContentsIntroductionLife on Board 4-7

Amsterdam & Bulbfields SpectacularDiscover the world’s most famous flower gardens and the canals and cobblestones of Amsterdam.

The Best of Springtime HollandTake in the glories of a countryside famously ablaze with the colours of Spring.

Romantic Rhine Cruise to Switzerland Experience the best of the Rhine on our ‘Blue Riband’ voyage heading from the classic Middle Rhine to the city of Basel, and ending up in historic Cologne.

The Rhine in FlamesA summertime cruise with a glorious night-time procession of illuminated craft and a breathtaking firework display.

Cruise the Glorious Rhine Experience the best of the beautiful Rhine beginning in the ancient town of Andernach and ending in the great city of Cologne.

The Rhine & the Black ForestJoin Olympia on this wonderful autumn cruise sailing south from Cologne through the fabled Rhine Gorge.

The Magical MoselleA summertime cruise passing through the beautiful twists and turns of the River Moselle.

Magnificent Four Rivers CruiseThis marvellous journey explores the heart of the Rhine and three of its great tributaries beginning in Andernach, cruising to Cochem and ending in Rüdesheim.

Beautiful Bavaria & a Taste of the DanubeJourney from the ‘Mainhattan’ skyline of glittering Frankfurt into the romantic heart of Germany.

Danube Cruise to Vienna & BudapestJourney along the Danube calling at some of Central Europe’s most beautiful cities.

Festive Cruises 2013Join us for celebrations on one of our festive cruises over Christmas and New Year.

Important InformationJoining Your Olympia Cruise 30Flight & Rail Details 31Coach Pick-Up Points & Deck Plan 32-33Your Questions Answered 34Booking Conditions 35

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The Magical MoselleSummertime cruises journeying down this beautiful river

Cruise to SwtizerlandRelax on our ‘Blue Riband’ cruise on the mighty Rhine

Bulbfields SpectacularIrresistable springtime cruises to discover exquisite flower gardens

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Journey along the Rhine, the Andernach, the Moselle and the Main on board Olympia. Pages 20-21

Danube CruiseMeander down one of the world’s most iconic rivers taking in ‘must-see’ cities Vienna and Budapest. Pages 24-25

Beautiful BavariaSail from Frankfurt to Passau discovering beautiful cities on the way

Rhine in FlamesEnjoy an illuminated procession and fireworks display on the Rhine

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The Warmest of Welcomes!The minute you step aboard Olympia, you know that here is a ship that will do everything possible during your time aboard to ensure your holiday enjoyment. Carrying less than 100 passengers each sailing, Olympia is an intimate vessel with a Captain and crew who go out of their way to get to know their guests, and to make sure that they have a memorable time. This being an exclusive Newmarket Holidays’

charter, our on-board Cruise Manager adds to the sense that you are being extremely well looked after.

TherereallyarefewholidaysmorerelaxingandenjoyablethanthosespentlazilydriftingthroughsomeofEurope’smostenticingsceneryonboardarivercruisevessel–andbychoosingtojoinusonboardMSOlympia,youcanlookforwardtoatrulyveryspecialtime–andatsuperb,value-for-moneypricestoo!When not gazing out at the ever-changing vista through the panoramic windows of the ship’s comfortable lounge, or from the topsides observation deck, or enjoying the on-board hospitality and amenities, you might be stepping ashore to explore some new, enchanting and enthralling destinations, before moving gently on. With fine food and good company to look forward to each day, entertainment each evening and a comfortable bed awaiting you in your cabin each night, this is holiday heaven.

Life on Board MS Olympia

“I’m looking forward to welcoming you aboard Newmarket’s excellent cruise programme for 2013. I never get tired of the stunning scenery, picturesque villages and fairytale castles we pass as we sail to our next destination.

I’m delighted to take Olympia back to the Danube in 2013. We’ll call at some of Central Europe’s most beautiful cities including Vienna and Budapest – what better way can there be to discover these “must-see” destinations?

As always my crew and I will do everything we can to make sure your time on board is an enjoyable one. I’m sure we’ll recognise many familiar faces, and we look forward to meeting new passengers on board our very friendly ship!”

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“Very professional Cruise Manager,

looked after everyone’s needs.”Mr & Mrs L, Hampshire

“Could not fault the crew and staff on anything.

They were so kind and cheerful. The whole

atmosphere was the same from morning to night.”Mr & Mrs B, Birmingham

Special Occasion PackagesPre-book any of the following packages to add something extra special to your River Cruise experience on board MS Olympia:

Birthday Package: £35Anniversary Package: £55Gift Package 1: £35Gift Package 2: £49The special occasion packages include selections from fruit baskets, wine, chocolates and flowers. Please call us for full listings and we will be more than happy to help you celebrate in style.

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Your Comfortable Cabin AwaitsOlympia’s 49 cabins are arranged on two decks and offer excellent twin-bedded accommodation (the beds convert into sofas for daytime use) with private shower and WC, table, a chair and small wardrobe. Large picture windows offer views of the ever-changing scenery as it passes by. Your steward will ensure that your cabin is tidied and prepared for you each evening.

Cabin prices vary according to their deck and location on board MS Olympia. You’ll find a Deck Plan on Page 33 of the brochure.

Service with a SmileMS Olympia’s friendly crew go out of their way to ensure that you enjoy every minute of your time on board, and whether it’s your cabin steward, bar or waiting staff or the Captain and navigation crew, you’ll be greeted by smiling faces wherever you look. On each of the cruises,

the Captain will host a Welcome Cocktail Party, where you can meet the crew and your fellow passengers in an informal atmosphere, and on the longer duration cruises, you’ll enjoy a relaxed Captain’s Farewell Dinner – always a special occasion.

Our On-board Cruise ManagersIn addition to Olympia’s Captain and crew, you will be looked after by Newmarket’s on-board Cruise Manager, who will be one of our hand-picked, friendly professionals. There to ensure that everything runs as smoothly as possible during your time on board, our Cruise Manager will also accompany the shore excursions, bringing to life the fascinating places visited, and will be on hand to ‘point you in the right direction’ when Olympia ties up in a new port of call.

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“Could not fault the crew and staff on anything.

They were so kind and cheerful. The whole

atmosphere was the same from morning to night.”Mr & Mrs B, Birmingham

SpotlightonMSOlympia

• MS Olympia is registered in Switzerland, where the Rhine rises in the high Alps. She flies the Swiss flag

• She has sailed all Europe’s great rivers, including the Rhine, the Moselle, the Main, the Danube, the Po and the Dutch waterways

• Her shallow draft means that she can navigate even at low water

• With just 96 passengers on board, Olympia’s friendly crew really can get to know everyone

• English is the on-board language and the Euro the on-board currency during your cruise

The Lounge & BarMuch of the day, when you’re on board ship, might be spent relaxing in a seat in the comfortable lounge, enjoying the passing scenery, curled up with a good book, chatting to fellow passengers or even joining in a friendly game of cards – a river cruise holiday doesn’t have to be all about sightseeing or shopping! Enjoy a mid-morning coffee or afternoon tea, or a drink from the adjacent bar – before heading downstairs to the dining room.

In the evenings, the lounge and bar put on a different cloak, as the on-board pianist and the ship’s crew put on some light-hearted entertainment and there’s even the opportunity on occasions to take to the dance floor.

Top Deck ViewsOn fine days there’s nowhere better to take in the passing scenery as Olympia glides on her way than from the ship’s Top Deck, which serves as an observation platform for keen sightseers and perfect hideaway for sun-worshippers and lovers of the open-air. Equipped with sun-loungers and outdoor chairs, the Top Deck offers the very best of life on the river.

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Life on Board – your Olympia dayFrom beginning to end of each wonderful day on board MS Olympia, you’ll enjoy a memorable holiday experience.

Whether you awaken as the ship continues on her gentle way, or to greet a new port of call, you’ll leave your cabin to enjoy a full breakfast in the dining room, or to take the air on top deck.

The day’s programme will be organised by our on-board Cruise Manager, and it might be time to step ashore to enjoy an included or optional excursion.

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“The Cruise Manager was excellent,

as were the staff in the restaurant.”Mrs H, Hampshire

The Olympia Dining ExperienceOne of the undoubted highlights of your Olympia river cruise holiday will be the full-board dining arrangement in the ship’s delightful lower-deck restaurant. Crisp linen tablecloths, attentive waiting staff and sumptuous fare – a mix of regional specialities, international dishes and meals tailored to British palates, all prepared by the on-board chefs – served in comfortable, relaxed surroundings add up to a wonderful experience three times each day.

A well-stocked breakfast buffet, including hot dishes, sets you up for the day ahead, while lunch generally includes a salad buffet and lighter main dish. In the evening, when the atmosphere is generally more ‘smart casual’ than ‘formal’ – although gentlemen may like to don a jacket

for the special Captain’s Welcome and Farewell nights (available on longer duration cruises only) – a delicious four-course meal is served.

As Olympia sails through regions famed for their love of good food, expect to taste some local dishes, and don’t miss the opportunity to sample the wines for which the Rhine and Moselle are celebrated. In Cologne, it’s the local Kölsch beer that takes pride of place, while in Rüdesheim, another regular port of call, you might try the local Asbach brandy.

Sample Daily MenuBreakfastBuffet

A choice of cereals & fresh fruit salad

Freshly prepared continental breakfast including croissants & pastries

Hot cooked breakfast

A selection of fruit juices, tea & coffee

Three-courseLunchSalad buffet with a choice of dressings

and condiments

Soup of the day

Roast chicken with rosemary, pilau rice and mixed vegetables

or French vegetable stew with potatoes or Spaghetti Carbonara

Chocolate pudding with pears and whipped cream

Choice of coffee or tea

Four-courseDinnerSmoked salmon roulade with salad and a

mustard and dill dressing

Tomato consommé with dumplings

Tortellini stuffed with forest mushrooms and a parsley sauce

or Roasted pork tenderloin with a cognac peppersauce served with gratin potatoes

and vegetable bouquet or Crispy vegetable roast with sour cream

Baked Alaska

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Amsterdam and Bulbfields SpectacularDiscover the world’s most famous flower gardens, the canals and cobblestones of Amsterdam, and the historic fishing villages of the surrounding ‘polder land’. With calls in Volendam and Zaandam on the reclaimed Markermeer, and a visit to famous Keukenhof Gardens included, plus the chance to discover royal Het Loo Palace, these springtime cruises are irresistible.

AMSTERDAM AND BULBFIELDS SPECTACULAR

Cruise highlights• Embark in Amsterdam – delightful

Dutch capital• Call at Volendam – Zuider Zee port• Included half-day excursion to the

renowned Keukenhof Gardens• Call at Zaandam• On-board English commentary• Full-board – breakfast, lunch and

dinner• On-board entertainment• All standard inclusions

Departure dates & prices per person

Cabin SupplementsClassic Lower £30 per personStandard Promenade £60 per personClassic Promenade £90 per personSingle Cabin Promenade £140 per person(See Deck Plan on page 33.)

Optional Excursions• Het Loo Palace (half day) – Day Two

£20 per person• Amsterdam Canal Cruise – Day Three

£19 per person

Rail inclusive Four days from £509Holidays include return rail journeys on Eurostar from London St. Pancras or Ebbsfleet to Amsterdam via Brussels and transfers to and from MS Olympia.

Coach inclusive Four days from £329Find your coach pick-up area code for your local departure point on pages 32-33 Departure Price Coach Ferry Date Pick-up Port 2013 Area(s)1 April £329 K,L,R Dover3 April £429 E,F Hull4 April £329 F,H,J,Q Dover7 April £339 E,G,K Dover10 April £339 M,N,P Dover13 April £339 G,N,R Dover15 April £349 E,L,M,R Dover16 April £449 A,B,C,D Newcastle19 April £349 J,Q,R Dover22 April £349 F,H,P,R Dover(Prices are based on 2 people sharing a Standard Lower cabin.)

Travel on any of the above dates with our Alternative Travel Options• Meet the Coach at Dover• Stay overnight at the Holiday Inn

Ashford North, Kent including free car parking for the duration of your holiday

Flight inclusive Four days from £469Fly out to join MS Olympia, on holidays that include return flights from the following airports and return transfers to the ship: ✈ Belfast ✈ Birmingham ✈ Bristol ✈ Edinburgh ✈ Exeter ✈ Liverpool ✈ London Gatwick ✈ Luton ✈ Manchester ✈ Norwich ✈ Southampton ✈ Stansted

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Day One ~ Embark in AmsterdamTravel to join Olympia in the wonderful Dutch capital. This evening, enjoy dinner before the ship slips her moorings and makes the short journey out into the Markermeer – the shallow lake that once was part of the Zuider Zee that spilled out into the North Sea – and moors overnight in the former fishing village and artists’ retreat of Volendam.

Day Two ~ Volendam, Lelystad & ZaandamWander the pretty streets of Volendam this morning, before cruising across the inland sea to Lelystad, on the shore of the reclaimed Flevoland. This afternoon’s optional excursion takes in the garden city of Apeldoorn and Het Loo Palace, glittering former Dutch Royal residence. Olympia then heads back across the Markermeer to Zaandam, where once Tsar Peter the Great briefly lived incognito as a humble ship-

builder, and whose windmills and colourful houses were once subjects for impressionist Claude Monet.

Day Three ~ Keukenhof GardensThis morning’s unforgettable included excursion is to the world-renowned Keukenhof Gardens, where some seven million flowers carpet the ground in a breathtaking display. Wander through this floral paradise, perhaps stopping in one of the several restaurants and cafés, or take a boat ride (payable locally) through the stunning gardens.

Rejoin Olympia in Amsterdam, to spend a final afternoon and evening on board. Join our optional canal cruise – perhaps the best way to see the sights of this vibrant city.

Day Four ~ Disembark in AmsterdamBid “Farewell” to Olympia, and begin your return journey to the UK.

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The Best of Springtime HollandThese very special cruises take in the glories of a countryside famously ablaze with the colours of spring – with the opportunity on an optional excursion to visit renowned Keukenhof Gardens – and include the canals and cobblestones of delightful Amsterdam, historic Rotterdam, and some picturesque towns and villages of the reclaimed ‘polder land’ surrounding the former Zuider Zee.

Day One ~ Embark in AmsterdamJourney to Amsterdam today, either by coach from a local pick-up point or the Channel port at Dover, fly from your chosen airport, or travel by rail. Board Olympia and settle in, enjoying your first dinner on board.

Day Two ~ Canals & CobblestonesJoin this morning’s optional canal cruise – perhaps the best way to see the sights of the city of canals and cobblestones. Shortly after lunchtime, Olympia slips her moorings and cruises into the delightful countryside of South Holland, arriving in Schoonhoven after dinner this evening.

Day Three ~ Windmills & WaterwaysDiscover historic Schoonhoven, famed for its gold and silverware, celebrated in the town’s fascinating museum, then this afternoon, enjoy our included walking tour of the UNESCO-listed village of Kinderdijk, with its historic windmills. Later, Olympia sails on to the great maritime city of Rotterdam, where, on arrival you will enjoy a tour of the harbour.

Day Four ~ Delft & VolendamJoin the optional morning excursion to the beguiling ‘Golden Age’ town of Delft and a visit to its renowned pottery factory, former home to painter Johannes Vermeer, and famed for its distinctive ceramics, before this afternoon Olympia sails north to the Zuider Zee ‘fishing village’ of Volendam.

Day Five ~ Keukenhof ExcursionWander the pretty streets of Volendam this morning – once trodden by the likes of Picasso and Renoir – and this afternoon take the optional excursion to world renowned Keukenhof Gardens, where some seven million flowers carpet the ground in a breathtaking horticultural display that attracts visitors from around the world.

You’ll rejoin Olympia in the enchanting Zuider Zee port of Hoorn, with its towers and ancient harbour, before enjoying a final dinner on board as you cruise back to Amsterdam.

Day Six ~ Disembark in AmsterdamBid “Farewell” to Olympia, and begin your return journey back to the UK.


THE BEST OF SPRINGTIME HOLLAND

Cruise highlights• Embark in Amsterdam • Cruise through the delightful South

Holland countryside• Visit historic Schoonhoven• Learn about Kinderdijk’s windmills

on an included walking tour• Rotterdam Harbour Tour• Call at Volendam – historic Zuider

Zee port• Full-board – breakfast, lunch and

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Optional Excursions• Amsterdam Canal Cruise – Day Two

£19 per person• Delft Pottery Visit – Day Four

£15 per person• Keukenhof Gardens (half-day) – Day Five

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Book all 3 optional excursions and save £8 per person

Rail inclusive Four days from £729Holidays include return rail journeys on Eurostar from London St. Pancras or Ebbsfleet to Amsterdam via Brussels and transfers to and from MS Olympia.

Coach inclusive 6 days from £549Find your coach pick-up area code for your local departure point on pages 32-33 Departure Price Coach Ferry Date Pick-up Port 2013 Area(s)24 April £639 E,F Hull25 April £549 K,L,M,R Dover29 April £649 A,B,C,D Newcastle30 April £549 E,G,N,P Dover5 May £559 F,H,J,Q,R Dover(Prices are based on 2 people sharing a Standard Lower cabin.)



Flight inclusive Four days from £689Fly out to join MS Olympia, on holidays that include return flights from the following airports and return transfers to the ship: ✈ Belfast ✈ Birmingham ✈ Bristol ✈ Edinburgh ✈ Exeter ✈ Liverpool ✈ London Gatwick ✈ Luton ✈ Manchester ✈ Norwich ✈ Southampton ✈ Stansted

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Romantic Rhine Cruise to SwitzerlandExperience the best of this mighty river on our ‘Blue Riband’ voyage. Olympia heads from the classic Middle Rhine, through the fabled Gorge and south to the Swiss city of Basel, before turning north and cruising – via yet more wonderful ports of call – to Cologne, historic Rhineland capital. En route, you’ll pass pretty towns and villages, hillsides carpeted with vineyards and topped by fairytale castles, call at Rüdesheim – a quintessential wine-town – and visit ancient Speyer. Explore beyond the river on our optional excursions. Discover the Alsace capital Strasbourg, the beautiful Black Forest, the stunning Swiss countryside and Heidelberg, fabled ‘Student Prince’ city. In Cologne, round off a truly memorable holiday with a fascinating guided tour of the great city.

Cruise highlights• Embark in historic Andernach

• Two cruises – south and north – through the romantic Rhine Gorge, passing the legendary Lorelei, fairytale castles and vineyards

• Guided walking tour of Speyer

• Call at Strasbourg, Alsace capital

• Visit to Breisach, gateway to the Black Forest

• Overnight in Basel, Switzerland

• Calls at Mannheim and Mainz

• On-board English commentary

• Welcome Cocktail Party

• Captain’s Farewell Dinner

• Full-board including breakfast, lunch and dinner, afternoon tea and evening snacks

• On-board evening entertainment

• The services of a Newmarket Cruise Manager

• Return coach transfers to Olympia from your chosen departure point, station or airport

Day One ~ AndernachTravel to join Olympia in the ancient Rhine town of Andernach. After a first evening meal on board, retire to your comfortable cabin.

Day Two ~ RüdesheimOlympia heads upstream into the Middle Rhine – passing Koblenz and the Ehrenbreitstein castle – and sails through a land of vineyards, castles and villages into the unsurpassable Rhine Gorge, passing beneath the fabled Lorelei.

This afternoon you arrive in Rüdesheim. Explore the famous Drosselgasse and join our optional excursion to Siegfried’s Musikkabinett, travelling on the local ‘Winzer Express’ train.

Day Three ~ SpeyerA morning cruise brings you to the ancient city of Speyer. Join our Cruise Manager for an included walking tour of this, one of the most important cities in the Holy Roman Empire, with its UNESCO-listed cathedral and fascinating Altstadt, or old town.

Olympia moors overnight in Speyer.

Day Four ~ StrasbourgThis afternoon, join the optional excursion by boat to discover Strasbourg, home to the European Parliament, and whose ancient Petite France quarter is a maze of narrow streets of medieval buildings, crossed by canals.

Olympia moors overnight close to the city.

Day Five ~ Strasbourg to BreisachOlympia cruises through the Upper Rhine to the quaint wine town of Breisach, from where


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you can join the optional half-day excursion to the Black Forest, visiting its breathtaking capital Freiburg, and the stunning lake at Titisee.

Day Six ~ BaselA leisurely cruise this morning brings you by lunchtime to Basel, Switzerland’s only gateway to the sea. Explore the bustling Altstadt and Marktplatz, the historic market square. The magnificent Münster offers stupendous views of the river and the Black Forest beyond. This afternoon’s excursion visits the spectacular Rhine Falls, with the option to take a boat ride (payable locally). Olympia overnights in Basel.

Day Seven ~ Basel, Breisach & KehlJoin the wonderful full-day optional excursion to the beautiful lakeside city of Lucerne, with its restored wooden ‘Chapel Bridge’, and the surrounding picturesque Swiss countryside. Enjoy a guided walking tour of Lucerne, by a local guide before rejoining Olympia in Breisach, the ship having begun her northbound journey this morning. Olympia moors overnight in Kehl.

Day Eight ~ Mannheim to MainzAfter a morning’s scenic cruise, Olympia calls at Mannheim, from where you can join an optional excursion to beautiful Heidelberg, set beneath its imposing castle, and an inspiration to poets and writers for centuries.

You’ll rejoin Olympia in Mainz, with its magnificent cathedral, with the opportunity to take a stroll after dinner.

Day Nine ~ Mainz to CologneCruise back through the most romantic stretch of the river, passing castles, the Lorelei and majestic Koblenz, for an afternoon arrival in Cologne.

A last optional excursion on foot introduces the city, with its twin-towered Gothic cathedral and surrounding Altstadt, before you join the Captain and fellow guests for a special Farewell Dinner and entertainment on board.

Day Ten ~ Disembark in CologneBid “Auf Wiedersehen” to Olympia this morning and begin your return journey to the UK.

ROMANTIC RHINE CRUISE

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Optional Excursions• Siegfried’s Musikkabinett & Wine

Tasting – Day Two £20 per person

• Strasbourg Boat Trip (half day) – Day Four £19 per person

• Freiburg & the Black Forest (half day) – Day Five £17 per person

• The Rhine Falls (half day) – Day Six £17 per person

• Lake Lucerne & the Heart of Switzerland (full day) – Day Seven £25 per person

• Heidelberg (half day) – Day Eight£19 per person

• Cologne Walking Tour – Day Nine £15 per person

Book all 7 of the optional excursions and save £25 per person

Rail inclusive Ten days from £1,319Holidays include return rail journeys on Eurostar from London St. Pancras or Ebbsfleet to Cologne via Brussels and transfers to and from MS Olympia.

Coach inclusive Ten days from £1,069Find your coach pick-up area code for your local departure point on pages 32-33 Departure Price Coach Ferry Dates Pick-up Port 2013 Area(s)10 May £1,099 F,H,J,Q Dover11 May £1,199 E,F Hull20 May £1,109 E,G,K Dover29 May £1,119 K,L,R Dover11 June £1,219 A,B,C,D Newcastle12 June £1,129 M,N,P Dover9 July £1,129 E,L,M,R Dover30 July £1,129 G,N,R Dover8 August £1,129 J,Q,R Dover12 October £1,069 F,H,P,R Dover(Prices are based on 2 people sharing a Standard Lower cabin.)



Flight inclusive Ten days from £1,229Fly out to join MS Olympia, on holidays that include return flights from the following airports and return transfers to the ship: ✈ Birmingham ✈ London Gatwick ✈ London Heathrow ✈ Manchester ✈ Stansted

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The Rhine in FlamesThis unforgettable summertime cruise, the highlight of which will be the glorious night-time procession of illuminated craft and a breath-taking firework display over the river at famously fun-loving Rüdesheim, begins and ends in the great Rhineland capital Cologne, with its mighty cathedral and ancient, cobbled Altstadt. The holiday also includes a wonderfully scenic journey into the meandering Moselle, a memorable cruise through the picture-book, UNESCO-listed Middle Rhine, including the fabled Rhine Gorge and legendary Lorelei, and calls at Boppard – the exquisite ‘Pearl of the Rhine’ – historic Koblenz, at the confluence of the two rivers, and the pretty Rhine-side town of Andernach, one of the river’s oldest settlements.

Cruise highlights• Embark and disembark in Cologne

– historic Rhineland capital

• Cruise the scenic Moselle to pretty Cochem

• Call at Bernkastel-Kues, quintessential Moselle wine-town

• Walking tour of Koblenz

• Cruises through the Romantic Rhine Gorge, the most scenic stretch of the river – passing the legendary Lorelei, fairytale castles and vineyards

• Call at famous Rüdesheim

• ‘Rhine in Flames’ spectacular

• Overnight at Boppard, ‘Pearl of the Rhine’

• Calls at Koblenz and Andernach




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Day One ~ Embark in CologneTravel out today, by coach, air or rail, to the great Rhineland capital Cologne, where you’ll join Olympia in the shadow of the city’s mighty Gothic cathedral, or Dom.

Enjoy a first meal on board, and – time-permitting – step ashore to soak up some of the atmosphere of a city renowned for its Altstadt of fun-filled Brauhäuser (brewery houses selling Kölsch, the ubiquitous local beer), which buzz with locals and visitors alike.

Olympia sails overnight, slipping away from Cologne to begin her journey up-river.

Day Two ~ CochemAwake as Olympia makes her way into the meanders of the River Moselle, its twists and turns taking it beneath hillsides overflowing with vines and topped by historic castles. Pretty villages dot the banks, each more beautiful than the last.

By early afternoon, Olympia will have arrived in the prettiest town of all, half-timbered Cochem, nestled beneath the fairytale turrets of the Reichsburg castle, which can be explored on this afternoon’s optional excursion.

This evening, before dinner on board, take a stroll through Cochem’s delightful streets, and enjoy an optional wine-tasting in one of this famous wine-town’s many weinstüben.

Day Three ~ Bernkastel-KuesOlympia slips away from Cochem this morning to begin a memorable day’s cruise along the scenic Moselle, passing yet more pretty wine-towns and villages as she makes her way to celebrated Bernkastel, linked to its ‘twin’ Kues by an ancient bridge that straddles the river. A quintessential picture-postcard Moselle town, its much-photographed central square surrounded by ancient, half-timbered houses, Bernkastel is a medieval wonder – a perfect place in which to enjoy an evening stroll before dinner on board Olympia.

Day Four ~ Bernkastel to AlkenThis morning enjoy an optional walking tour with a local guide, who will bring to life the pretty town. The energetic might carry on to the ruins of the Burg Landshut castle just


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outside the town, to take in the spectacular view of the river.

This afternoon, Olympia turns to make her scenic way downstream to her overnight mooring in Alken.

Day Five ~ Rüdesheim & the Rhine in FlamesAn unforgettable day awaits, as early this morning Olympia slips her moorings to leave Alken behind and sail into the picturesque heart of the Middle Rhine, heading through the narrow gorge beneath the fabled Lorelei, the legendary rock where sirens were said to have lured sailors to their fate.

Step ashore to explore this delightful, year-round holiday haven, with its narrow streets – the most celebrated of which, the Drosselgasse, is lined with bars and weinstüben.

Join our optional excursion to see the quirky wonders of Siegfried’s Musikkabinett, and this evening, enjoy the highlight of the cruise, as you watch a procession of illuminated craft take to the water, and the night sky explodes in a dazzling burst of ‘fiery magic’ that is the unique experience of the famous ‘Rhine in Flames’ – one of Europe’s most colourful celebrations.

Day Six ~ Cruise to BoppardThis morning Olympia sails back through the breath-taking Gorge and on to the picture-book wine town of Boppard, known as the

‘Pearl of the Rhine’. Step ashore to discover this idyllic place, with its great Roman fort and its beautiful historic quarter. A treasure chest of historic monuments, as well as a major wine-producing centre, the town is as engaging and fascinating as any you will find on the river. The evening is spent moored alongside, and you can enjoy dinner and entertainment on board.

Day Seven ~ Koblenz & AndernachThere’s the opportunity this morning to explore Koblenz, where the rivers’ meeting point is marked by the Deutsche Eck, or ‘German Corner’, overlooked from the far bank by the mighty Ehrenbreitstein fortress. Join our Cruise Manager for an included walking tour to discover the pretty Altstadt.

This afternoon, Olympia cruises to the ancient Rhine town of Andernach where there will be time to explore. As you enjoy a final ‘Captain’s Dinner’ on board, the ship makes her way downstream to Cologne.

Day Eight ~ Disembark in CologneBid “Auf wiedersehen” to Olympia and begin your return journey back to the UK.

Please Note: The Procession and Fireworks are planned to be watched from the ship or, dependent upon sailing schedules and water levels, we may transfer you by coach to a viewing point.

THE RHINE IN FLAMES



Optional Excursions• Reichsburg Castle (half day) – Day Two

£17 per person

• Evening Wine Tasting in Cochem – Day Two£15 per person

• Walking Tour of Bernkastel – Day Four£12 per person

• Siegfried’s Musikkabinett and Wine Tasting – Day Four£20 per person


Rail inclusive Eight days from £1,189Holidays include return rail journeys on Eurostar from London St. Pancras or Ebbsfleet to Cologne via Brussels and transfers to and from MS Olympia.

Coach inclusive 8 days from £939Find your coach pick-up area code for your local departure point on pages 32-33 Departure Price Coach Ferry Dates Pick-up Port 2013 Area(s)2 July £939 F,H,J,Q,R Dover(Prices are based on 2 people sharing a Standard Lower cabin.)



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Cruise the Glorious RhineThis marvellous value cruise is a wonderful way to experience the very best of the beautiful Rhine. Beginning in the ancient town of Andernach and ending in the great city of Cologne, with its ancient Altstadt and twin-towered cathedral, the holiday includes the unforgettable journey through the UNESCO-listed Middle Rhine, with its vineyards, fairytale villages and ‘robber-baron’ castles, and a passage through the fabled Rhine Gorge beneath the legendary Lorelei. With calls at the celebrated wine town of Rüdesheim, with its weinstüben and famous Drosselgasse street, at historic Mainz and Koblenz, where the Rhine meets the Moselle, and with the chance on an optional excursion to explore the beautiful Ahr Valley, this will be a very special Rhine cruise holiday to savour and enjoy.

Cruise highlights• Embark in Andernach – ancient

Rhineland town

• Scenic cruise along the classic UNESCO-listed Middle Rhine, passing wine villages and hill-top castles

• Call at Boppard, ‘Pearl of the Rhine’

• Walking tour of Boppard

• Call at Rüdesheim, celebrated wine town

• Calls at Mainz, Koblenz and Cologne

• Disembark in Cologne – historic Rhineland capital








Day One ~ Embark in AndernachTravel out today, by coach, air or rail to join Olympia in the ancient Rhineland town of Andernach and enjoy dinner and your first night on board.

Day Two ~ BoppardOlympia sails this morning and this afternoon arrives in the picture-book wine town of Boppard, known as the ‘Pearl of the Rhine’. Join our Cruise Manager for an included walking tour of this idyllic place, with its great Roman fort and its beautiful historic quarter, sitting on the southern side of a great horseshoe bend in the river, in the heart of the UNESCO-World Heritage region of the Upper/Middle Rhine. A treasure chest of historic monuments, as well as a major wine-producing centre, the town is as engaging and fascinating as any you will find on the

river. The evening is spent moored alongside, and you can enjoy dinner and entertainment on board, or step ashore to take in the charm of Boppard by night.

Day Three ~ RüdesheimAn unforgettable day awaits you, as Olympia slips her moorings to leave Boppard behind and sail into the picture-postcard heart of the Middle Rhine, passing vineyards and ancient villages like Bad Salzig and Sankt Goar, and heading through the narrow gorge beneath the fabled Lorelei, the legendary rock where sirens were said to have lured sailors to their fate. Be on top deck this morning to catch the best of the superb scenery.

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celebrated of which, the Drosselgasse, is lined with bars and weinstüben. Join our optional excursion to see the quirky wonders of Siegfried’s Musikkabinett, and this evening, after dinner, enjoy entertainment on board, or head back ashore to soak up the unique Rüdesheimer atmosphere.

Day Four ~ Mainz & KoblenzCruising south this morning, Olympia calls at historic Mainz, capital of the Rhineland-Palatinate and famous as the hometown of Johannes Gutenburg, the father of the printing press. Enjoy an optional walking tour of this once hugely powerful place, with its six-towered cathedral, Gutenberg Museum and delightful Altstadt of half-timbered houses, before returning to Olympia for this afternoon’s return sailing through the scenic Gorge and Middle Rhine to Koblenz, at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle.

There’ll be time to step ashore to explore the town, where the rivers’ meeting point is marked by the Deutsche Eck, or ‘German Corner’, overlooked from the far bank by the mighty Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. Wander through the pretty Altstadt or along the riverfront promenade before enjoying dinner and entertainment on board.

Day Five ~ Königswinter & CologneThis morning Olympia continues downriver, passing the delightful town of Königswinter, in the shadow of the picturesque

Siebengebirge, or ‘Seven Hills’, and the former capital Bonn on the opposite bank, to arrive by early afternoon back in Cologne, dwarfed by the twin towers of its mighty Gothic cathedral, or Dom.

Step ashore to explore the great Rhineland capital, or join our Tour Manager for a fascinating coach excursion into the breathtakingly scenic Ahr Valley, with its vineyards and historic, picture-book spa towns like Bad Neuenahr, before returning to Cologne, and in the company of a local guide exploring the magnificent Altstadt or Old Town. The glittering stores of the Hohe Strasse and the Schildergasse, as well as the designer shops of Rudolfplatz and the Belgisches (Belgian) quarter are a mecca for shoppers and window-shoppers alike, while a stroll (or tram-ride) across the river to neighbouring Deutz brings a classic view of the city skyline.

This evening, the Captain hosts a Farewell Dinner on board, and there’s a chance to swap memories of the past wonderful few days with fellow passengers.

Day Six ~ Disembark in CologneBid “Auf wiedersehen” to Olympia and her crew this morning, and begin your return journey back to the UK.

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Tasting – Day Three £20 per person

• Walking Tour of Mainz – Day Four £15 per person

• Cologne and the Ahr Valley (half day) – Day Five £18 per person


Rail inclusive Six days from £899Holidays include return rail journeys on Eurostar from London St. Pancras or Ebbsfleet to Cologne via Brussels and transfers to and from MS Olympia.

Coach inclusive Six days from £649Find your coach pick-up area code for your local departure point on pages 32-33 Departure Price Coach Ferry Dates Pick-up Port 2013 Area(s)7 June £649 K,L,M,R Dover20 June £749 E,F Hull21 June £649 E,G,N,P Dover(Prices are based on 2 people sharing a Standard Lower cabin.)



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The Rhine and the Black ForestJoin Olympia on this wonderful autumn cruise, which sails south from Cologne via Rüdesheim, and through the fabled Rhine Gorge. Cruise through the Upper Rhine, via Strasbourg, tour the stunning Black Forest and visit exquisite Freiburg before disembarking in Strasbourg. During this glorious voyage you’ll pass vineyards bathed in autumn colours, visit villages bustling with the excitement of harvest-time, discover ancient towns and cities, and enjoy the comforts of Olympia. As well as our included tour of the rolling Black Forest region and its beautiful capital Freiburg, we offer optional excursions that include a chance to explore the ‘Student Prince’ city of Heidelberg, the beautiful Alsace capital of Strasbourg, and – unique to this Olympia cruise – the classic spa town of Baden-Baden.

Cruise highlights• Embark in historic Cologne

• Cruise through the Rhine Gorge and classic Middle Rhine to famous Rüdesheim

• Explore Andernach and Speyer at leisure

• Visit Strasbourg, the beautiful Alsace capital

• Call at Breisach, for an included tour of the Black Forest and its capital Freiburg







• Return coach transfers to Olympia from your chosen departure point or airport

Day One ~ Embark in CologneTravel to join Olympia in Cologne, spectacular Rhineland capital. Enjoy dinner and your first evening on board, before Olympia sets sail for Andernach.

Day Two ~ The Rhine GorgeThere’s time this morning to explore the historic riverside town of Andernach, before catching your breath as Olympia sails south and passes through the Rhine Gorge. Sail beneath the fabled Lorelei and on through a land of vineyards, castles and pretty villages for an evening arrival in Rüdesheim, the most celebrated of the Rhineland wine towns.

This afternoon, join our optional excursion to see the quirky wonders of Siegfried’s Musikkabinett, including wine tasting,

and explore the narrow streets, the most celebrated of which is the famous Drosselgasse.

Day Three ~ Mannheim – SpeyerEarly risers will notice Olympia slip her moorings before breakfast to arrive in Mannheim by lunchtime. Here you can join an optional excursion to beautiful Heidelberg, the ‘Student Prince’ city set beneath its imposing castle, and one of Germany’s ‘must-see’ destinations, before re-joining Olympia in Speyer.

For those staying on board, cruise with Olympia to Speyer, arriving by late afternoon, and at your leisure, enjoy a stroll ashore to discover one of the most important cities in the Holy Roman Empire, with its vast, UNESCO-listed Romanesque cathedral and Baroque Altstadt.


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Day Four ~ Plittersdorf for StrasbourgOlympia arrives in Plittersdorf at breakfast time, and our optional excursion offers you the chance to visit the elegant spa town of Baden-Baden, with its casino and thermal baths, its genteel air and unashamed grandeur. You’ll rejoin Olympia in Strasbourg.

This afternoon, join the optional excursion by boat to discover the capital of Alsace, Strasbourg, home to the European Parliament and the Council of Europe, and whose ancient Petite France quarter is a maze of narrow streets of medieval buildings, crossed by canals.

Day Five ~ BreisachOlympia arrives this morning in the quaint wine town of Breisach, from where you can join the included half-day excursion through the exquisite countryside of the surrounding Black Forest, visiting stunning Lake Titisee and then on to its breathtaking capital Freiburg, with its Altstadt and truly spectacular red sandstone cathedral, or Münster.

This afternoon, explore Breisach with its Gothic cathedral. The views out over the

forest region are lovely. Enjoy a farewell dinner on board, in the company of the Captain and your fellow passengers.

Day Six ~ StrasbourgOlympia ties up in Strasbourg this morning, where you’ll bid her “Farewell” and begin your return journey to the UK.

Please Note: The 25th and 26th October cruise operates a reverse itinerary, sailing from Strasbourg to Cologne. All included calls and highlights remain the same although the days will change. All pricing and optional excursions remain the same.

THE RHINE AND THE BLACK FOREST





• Heidelberg (half day) – Day Three£19 per person

• Baden-Baden (half day) – Day Four £16 per person

• Strasbourg Boat Trip and Tour (half day) – Day Four £19 per person


Coach inclusive 6 days from £549Find your coach pick-up area code for your local departure point on pages 32-33 Departure Price Coach Ferry Dates Pick-up Port 2013 Area(s)20 October £679 E,F Hull21 October £569 F,H,J,Q,R Dover25 October £669 A,B,C,D Newcastle26 October £549 E,G,K,M,N,P Dover(Prices are based on 2 people sharing a Standard Lower cabin.)



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The Magical MoselleThese wonderful summertime cruises on board Olympia begin in Andernach and end in Cologne, with its mighty, twin-towered Gothic cathedral and ancient cobbled old town. The highlight of the holiday will be the passage through the beautiful twists and turns of the River Moselle, where impossibly pretty towns and villages are flanked by vineyards, and crowned by fairytale, turreted castles looking out over the surrounding landscape. As well as calls at a trio of exquisite wine towns – with the opportunity on an optional excursion to drive the scenic Mosel Weinstrasse – the cruise includes a visit to the ancient Roman city of Trier, and a stop in the historic town of Koblenz, at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle.

Cruise highlights• Embark in Andernach – ancient Rhineland town

• Scenic cruise along the Moselle, passing wine villages and hill-top castles

• Calls at Traben-Trarbach and Bernkastel-Kues, exquisite wine towns

• A visit to Trier, Germany’s oldest settlement

• Call at historic Koblenz

• Included walking tours of Bernkastel & Koblenz

• Disembark in Cologne – great Rhineland capital




• On-board entertainment



Day One ~ Embark in AndernachTravel out today, by coach, air or rail, to the ancient and pretty Rhine town of Andernach.

Enjoy a first meal on board, settle into your cabin and relax and enjoy your pleasant surroundings.

Day Two ~ CochemA leisurely, scenic morning’s cruising sees Olympia passing Koblenz and heading into the Moselle, on a wonderful journey past hillsides overflowing with vines and topped by historic castles. Pretty villages dot the banks, each more beautiful than the last.

By early afternoon, Olympia moors in the prettiest town of all, half-timbered Cochem, nestled beneath the fairytale turrets of the Reichsburg Castle. Enjoy time at leisure in the town, or join this afternoon’s optional shore excursion to discover the castle and its secrets.

This evening, enjoy dinner and entertainment on board, and step ashore into beautiful Cochem as Olympia moors here overnight.

Day Three ~ Traben-TrarbachThis morning Olympia cruises through the meanders of the river, passing vineyard-clad hills that eventually give way to a broader landscape of rolling fields, heading towards pretty Traben-Trarbach, straddling the river and linked by a turreted bridge.

An optional excursion by coach this afternoon, in the company of our Tour Manager, will bring to life the Moselle Valley and its wine-making villages, as you travel along the Mosel Weinstrasse’s breathtaking route.


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Day Four ~ Bernkastel-KuesAfter a scenic morning cruise, a memorable day includes the chance to explore celebrated Bernkastel-Kues, another ‘twin-town’ linked across the river by an ancient bridge. Bernkastel, on the eastern bank, is the quintessential Moselle wine town of picture-postcards, its much-photographed central square surrounded by ancient half-timbered houses – a medieval wonder.

Enjoy our included walking tour – the energetic might carry on to the ruins of the Burg Landshut outside the town, to enjoy the spectacular view of the river – and then enjoy the rest of the day at leisure in this delightful town.

Day Five ~ TrierThis morning board the coach to journey from Bernkastel to fascinating Trier, with it’s great second-century Porta Nigra northern city gate, some ancient baths and a 20,000-seat amphitheatre amongst its treasures. Don’t miss the birthplace of Karl Marx and the imposing Dom cathedral during your stay. Join the optional walking tour for an informative introduction from our Cruise Manager.

Olympia sails at lunchtime, beginning her return journey downriver. This evening enjoy dinner and entertainment on board, before Olympia moors overnight in Alken.

Day Six ~ KoblenzThis morning Olympia arrives in the historic town of Koblenz, strategically set at the confluence of the Rhine and the meandering Moselle, and overlooked from the far bank by the mighty Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. Step ashore to wander through the pretty Altstadt or along the riverfront promenade in the company of our Tour Manager, who will bring to life this former Roman settlement, before you re-board the ship to head back into the Rhine once again, cruising back to Andernach, where there will be another opportunity to go ashore.

This evening the Captain invites you to a special Farewell Dinner on board, and you’ll join your fellow passengers in exchanging memories of the last few wonderful days. After dinner the ship heads on to Cologne.

Day Seven ~ Disembark in CologneBid “Auf wiedersehen” to Olympia and her crew this morning, and begin your return journey back to the UK, at the end of a truly wonderful holiday.

THE MAGICAL MOSELLE



Rail inclusive Seven days from £999Holidays include return rail journeys on Eurostar from London St. Pancras or Ebbsfleet to Cologne via Brussels and transfers to and from MS Olympia.

Coach inclusive Seven days from £749Find your coach pick-up area code for your local departure point on pages 32-33 Departure Price Coach Ferry Dates Pick-up Port 2013 Area(s)26 June £749 F,H,J,Q,R Dover18 July £749 K,L,M,R Dover24 July £749 E,G,N,P Dover(Prices are based on 2 people sharing a Standard Lower cabin.)



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“The cruise was great – enjoyed the excursions and

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Optional Excursions• Reichsburg Castle (half day) –

Day Two £17 per person

• Wine Tasting at Cochem – Day Two £15 per person

• Mosel Weinstrasse (half day) – Day Three £15 per person

• Trier Walking Tour – Day Five £12 per person



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Magnificent Four Rivers CruiseThis marvellous journey on board Olympia, which explores the heart of the mighty Rhine and three of its great tributaries, begins in riverside Andernach, gateway to the enchanting Middle Rhine of vineyards and fairytale, robber-baron castles. You’ll cruise into the meandering Moselle to exquisite Cochem, then, returning to the Rhine, overnight at idyllic Boppard, before sailing through the Rhine Gorge to famous Rüdesheim. Visits to historic Mainz and to the cosmopolitan city of Mannheim at the mouth of the River Neckar – with a chance to discover romantic Heidelberg – and a passage along the River Main to the great city of Frankfurt, where the glittering new contrasts with the traditional old of ancient Sachsenhausen, complete this truly memorable holiday.

Cruise highlights• Embark in Andernach –

Rhineland town

• Cruise to the Moselle-side wine-making village of Cochem

• Walking tour and overnight in Boppard, ‘Pearl of the Rhine’

• Scenic cruise along the classic UNESCO-listed Middle Rhine, passing wine villages and hill-top castles

• Call at Rüdesheim, celebrated wine town

• Calls at stylish Mannheim and historic Mainz

• Main cruise to Frankfurt

• Guided walking tour of Mainz






Day One ~ Embark in AndernachTravel out today, by coach or by air, to join Olympia in the ancient Rhine town of Andernach. After a first evening meal, enjoy a nightcap in the ship’s bar, or simply retire to your comfortable cabin.

Day Two ~ CochemOlympia sails early this morning from Andernach, heading upstream into the Middle Rhine to Koblenz and the mighty Ehrenbreitstein castle, then into the scenic twists and turns of the River Moselle, arriving by lunchtime in pretty half-timbered Cochem, nestled beneath fairy-tale Reichsburg Castle. Step ashore to discover this famous wine-making village, and join this afternoon’s optional excursion, journeying by coach along the Mosel Weinstrasse’s scenic route. Olympia moors overnight in Cochem.

Day Three ~ BoppardEnjoy a scenic cruise back to Koblenz, before arriving later this afternoon in the picture-book wine town of Boppard, the ‘Pearl of the Rhine’. Join our Tour Manager for an included walking tour. An historical treasure chest and major wine-producing centre, the town is as engaging and fascinating as any you will find on the river. The evening is spent moored alongside, and you can enjoy dinner and entertainment on board, or step ashore to take in the charms of Boppard by night.

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heading through the narrow gorge beneath the fabled Lorelei, the legendary rock where sirens were said to have lured sailors to their fates.

This afternoon, Olympia ties up in Rüdesheim, the most celebrated of the Rhineland wine towns. Step ashore to explore this delightful, year-round holiday haven, with its narrow streets – the most celebrated of which, the Drosselgasse, is lined with bars and weinstuben. Join our optional excursion to see the quirky wonders of Siegfried’s Musikal Kabinett.

Day Five ~ Mannheim and MainzHaving sailed south during the night, Olympia arrives early this morning in stylish Mannheim, at the confluence of the Rhine and the River Neckar. Join the optional excursion to beautiful Heidelberg, the ‘Student Prince’ city set beneath an imposing castle – one of Germany’s ‘must-see’ destinations. You’ll return to Olympia in time to sail on to the great city of Mainz, capital of the Rhineland-Palatinate and famous as the hometown of Johannes Gutenburg, the father of the printing press. Enjoy dinner on board, and step ashore to explore.

Day Six ~ Cruise to FrankfurtEnjoy an included walking tour of Mainz, a formerly hugely powerful city, with its six-towered cathedral, Gutenberg Museum and delightful Altstadt of half-timbered houses, before returning to Olympia for this afternoon’s sailing into the River Main, passing through an exquisite vineyard-clad landscape, and heading east towards the contrast of the soaring ‘Mainhattan’ skyline of Frankfurt, where you’ll arrive after dinner this evening.

Day Seven ~ FrankfurtAn optional guided tour this morning will bring to life Germany’s fifth-largest city. North of the river is the historic Altstadt, centred on the rebuilt central square,

the Römerberg, and surrounded by the remnants of ancient fortifications. Close by, the towering façade of the Kaiserdom church dominates the eastern end of the Altstadt, dwarfed in turn by the sky-piercing buildings of the Financial District to the west. South of the river, the delightful lanes of Sachsenhausen are home to countless cafés and bars served traditional Ebbelwoi or Apfelwein cider.

The rest of the day is free – perhaps to visit one of the city’s many outstanding museums, to take a ride up the vertiginous Maintower for the stunning views, or to rest and relax on board Olympia. This evening, the Captain hosts a Farewell Dinner, with chance to swap memories of the past wonderful few days with fellow passengers.

Day Eight ~ Disembark in FrankfurtBid “Auf wiedersehen” to Olympia and her crew this morning, and begin your return journey back to the UK.

Please Note: The 4th & 5th October cruises operate a reverse itinerary sailing from Frankfurt to Andernach. All included calls and highlights remain the same although the days will change. On these dates Olympia will overnight in Alken on 10th October following time in Cochem. All pricing and optional excursions remain the same.

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Optional Excursions• Mosel Weinstrasse (half day) –


• Evening Wine Tasting in Cochem – Day Two £15 per person

• Siegfried’s Musikkabinett & Wine Tasting (half day) – Day Four £20 per person

• Heidelberg (half day) – Day Five£19 per person

• Frankfurt City Tour (half day) – Day Seven £12 per person

Book all 5 excursions and save £10 per person

Coach inclusive Eight days from £899Find your coach pick-up area code for your local departure point on pages 32-33 Departure Price Coach Ferry Dates Pick-up Port 2013 Area(s)17 August £919 F,H,J,Q,R Dover4 October £989 A,B,C,D Newcastle5 October £899 E,G,K,M,N,P Dover(Prices are based on 2 people sharing a Standard Lower cabin.)



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Beautiful Bavaria & a Taste of the DanubeThis wonderful cruise will see Olympia journey from the ‘Mainhattan’ skyline of glittering Frankfurt, into the romantic heart of Germany. En route, you’ll discover idyllic Wertheim, the lovingly restored city of Würzburg, at the start of Germany’s famed ‘Romantic Road’, and – sailing through the engineering marvel of the Main-Danube Canal – will explore the breathtakingly beautiful city of Bamberg and historic Nuremberg, with its medieval centre. Joining the ‘blue’ Danube at Kelheim, Olympia calls at the stunningly preserved medieval trading city of Regensburg, before mooring for a last day in the Baroque gem of Passau. An opportunity to join an optional excursion to the stylish Austrian city of Linz completes what is certain to be one of the most popular of all Olympia’s cruises.

Cruise highlights• Embark in Frankfurt, with its

‘Mainhattan’ skyline

• Cruise the ancient, meandering River Main

• Call at exquisite Wertheim

• See a glass-blowing demonstration on the included tour of Wertheim

• Discover glorious, UNESCO-listed Würzburg on a guided tour

• Visit Bamberg, one of Germany’s most romantic cities

• Transit the Main-Danube Canal

• Explore lovingly restored Nuremberg

• Call at Kelheim and majestic Regensburg on the Danube

• Visit Passau, a delightful border town





Day One ~ Embark in FrankfurtTravel to Frankfurt to board Olympia. After a first evening meal on board, head to the ship’s bar, or retire to your cabin, as the ship slips her moorings and begins the cruise.

Day Two ~ WertheimAwake as Olympia cruises through the meandering Main, arriving this afternoon in exquisite, medieval Wertheim, with its half-timbered houses and winding streets set in the shadow of one of Germany’s most impressive castles. The town is famed for its glass-blowing, and this afternoon’s included walking tour will include the opportunity to see some of the craftsmen at work. Olympia sails once again this evening, as you enjoy dinner and the evening’s entertainment.

Day Three ~ WürzburgThis morning finds Olympia moored in glorious Würzburg, nestled beneath steep,

vine-covered slopes. The centre of the North Bavarian wine-producing trade, this ancient prince-bishopric is crowned by the UNESCO-listed Residenz, a magnificent Baroque palace overlooking the city’s Altstadt, and whose opulence rivals that of Versailles or Vienna’s Schönbrunn. Enjoy an optional guided tour, which features entrance to the Residenz and its stunning gardens and a chance for some wine tasting, then re-board Olympia for another afternoon’s cruise.

Day Four ~ BambergFollowing the Main’s meandering course up-river, Olympia arrives by lunchtime in the beautiful, UNESCO-listed city of Bamberg, where medieval splendour has survived the turbulent centuries untouched, and where a beautiful Altstadt of little bridges and islets resembles Venice. The exquisite Altes Rathaus is one of Germany’s most striking


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– and most photographed – buildings. A shuttle bus will operate from the ship into the centre and there is the chance to join our optional walking tour by an expert local guide, of what is one of the most enchanting stops on the ‘Romantic Road’. This evening, begin the transit of the extraordinary Main-Danube Canal.

Day Five ~ NurembergContinuing her passage along the engineering wonder that enables river travel between the North Sea and the Black Sea, Olympia arrives early this morning in Nuremberg, its rebuilt half-timbered houses and narrow lanes seemingly unchanged in centuries. Join our optional tour, which might include the ancient Rathaus or parliament building, the twin-spired Sebalduskirche and the imposing fortress of the Kaiserburg and the central Hauptmarkt, the main square. This evening Olympia continues her transit of the canal.

Day Six ~ Kelheim and Regensburg Olympia enters the Danube at Kelheim, at a point where the river is overlooked by high cliffs, atop one of which sits ‘Mad’ King Ludwig’s spectacular Befreiungshalle monument, built to commemorate German victories in the Napoleonic wars. In another narrow gorge the Weltenburg monastery sits perched between the river and cliff-top, site of a near-thousand-year-old brewery. Disembark in Kelheim this morning to visit the Abbey, or stay on board for the cruise to majestic Regensburg, one of Central Europe’s best-preserved medieval trading cities. Enjoy an included walking tour this afternoon, discovering the city’s bustling Altstadt and some of its thousand or so historic monuments, before re-boarding Olympia for her last evening cruise.

Day Seven ~ PassauThis morning Olympia arrives in the Italianate city of Passau, at the confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers, and at

the border between Bavaria and Austria. A final highlight of the holiday will be the opportunity to join a tour of Passau, with a visit to the ornate St. Stephan’s Cathedral, where you will be treated to a recital played on the 17,000-pipe church organ – Europe’s largest.

This afternoon, discover more of the delights of this splendid city, with its Baroque architecture lending it an almost Mediterranean air.

Olympia moors overnight in Passau, giving you the opportunity to enjoy a last dinner on board, and to take in some of the atmosphere of the city’s charming Altstadt.

Days Eight & Nine ~ Disembark in PassauBid farewell to Olympia this morning and coach passengers begin their return journey back to the UK, overnighting in a comfortable hotel in the Frankfurt area, before retuning home the following day. Passengers flying from Munich will transfer to the airport for their flight home.

Please Note: The 27th September cruise operates a reverse itinerary from Passau to Frankfurt and passengers will overnight in Frankfurt on the outbound journey. Air passengers will fly our on 28th September. All included calls and highlights remain the same.

BEAUTIFUL BAVARIA AND A TASTE OF THE DANUBE



Optional Excursions• Würzburg Residenz and Wine Tasting

(half day) – Day Three £19 per person

• Bamburg Walking Tour – Day Five £15 per person

• Nuremburg Walking Tour – Day Five £17 per person

• Weltenburg Abbey – Day Six £15 per person

• Passau Organ Concert and Tour – Day Seven £17 per person


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Danube Cruise to Vienna & BudapestJoin Olympia as she journeys along one of the world’s most iconic rivers, calling at some of Central Europe’s most beautiful cities, passing through the ever-changing scenery of three contrasting countries. Beginning in cosmopolitan Linz, you’ll head downstream to the breathtakingly beautiful, UNESCO-listed Wachau Valley, between Melk, with its majestic Abbey, and pretty Krems. You’ll spend a day in the incomparable Imperial city of Vienna, before continuing downstream to stunning Budapest. Returning up-stream, via the enchanting Slovakian capital Bratislava, with its Baroque palaces and famous suspension bridge, this marvellous, unforgettable cruise is completed with a call at the pretty town of Dürnstein and a final scenic passage back to Linz.

Cruise highlights• Embark in cosmopolitan Linz

• Cruise the beautiful Wachau Valley, calling at medieval Melk

• Spend a full day in Imperial Vienna

• Marvel at your arrival into Budapest, the Hungarian capital

• Walking tour of Slovakian capital Bratislava

• Visit pretty Dürnstein and enjoy an included walking tour

• Scenic cruise of the Austrian Danube






Day One ~ Outbound coach travel to the Frankfurt areaPassengers travelling by coach will leave the UK today and travel to the Frankfurt area and an overnight hotel.

Day Two ~ Embark in LinzWhile those travelling by coach continue south, passengers joining by air will fly to Vienna and transfer to meet Olympia in Linz. Enjoy a first meal aboard, perhaps stepping ashore to enjoy the atmosphere of this cosmopolitan home of the famous Linzertorte. Olympia slips away downstream overnight.

Day Three ~ Melk & the Wachau ValleyOlympia arrives in Melk, beneath Austria’s most celebrated Benedictine Abbey, Stift Melk, an optional excursion to which will be one of the undoubted highlights of the voyage. With its vast church, ornate Baroque interior, Imperial rooms and museum, the abbey is a not-to-be-missed treasure.

This afternoon, Olympia heads into the stunning Wachau valley, which sweeps majestically past pretty towns and terraces of vines – picture-postcard-perfection – before mooring close to Vienna.

Day Four ~ Imperial ViennaBoard the coach for the short transfer into the centre of the Austrian capital, city of ‘coffee and cake’, of Strauss waltzes, musical geniuses and the Habsburg empire,

whose greatest glory is the astonishing Hofburg Palace.

Our optional guided tour will introduce you to this city of palaces, great St. Stephan’s Cathedral, historic churches and museums, elegant shopping arcades and the famous Ringstrasse of imposing buildings, vast squares and open spaces. Imperialist glories, peerless musical heritage and great philosophical thinkers will be brought to life as you get to know this cultural melting pot, once home to Mozart, Wagner, Freud and Mahler, amongst others.

This afternoon, another optional excursion brings the opportunity to visit the extraordinary Schönbrunn Palace, the Imperial summer home, where the opulent salons once echoed with the sound of the young Mozart.


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Day Five ~ BudapestBe on deck to experience the unforgettable sight of Olympia’s arrival this afternoon in Hungary’s ‘twin’ capital. Straddling the river, one ‘half’ is a grandiose, elegant hillside of opulent buildings, the other a bustling hive

of commercial activity, and together a place full of fascination and interest, waiting to

be discovered.

Our optional guided tour of the ‘Pearl of the Danube’ will be the best introduction to this marvellous city. The most striking monuments are found on the left, Buda, bank of the river, including romantic, colourful Castle Hill, a maze of winding streets that is home to the former Royal Palace and to important museums. Cross to Pest by the grand Lánchíd, or Chain Bridge, close to the vast Gothic parliament buildings, which line the river, and discover the old town’s designer stores, coffee houses, patisseries and restaurants. Elsewhere, Pest’s attractions include St. Stephen’s Basilica, the Museum of Fine Arts and one of Europe’s largest spas.

Day Six ~ Budapest, VisegrádThis morning brings another chance to explore the city, and after lunch, as Olympia slips away back upstream, many will join the optional excursion to towns of the spectacular Danube Bend, visiting Esztergom, with its great basilica, Baroque

jewel Szentendre, with its colourful houses and artists’ colony, and rejoining Olympia in Visegrád, where entrance is included to the 13th century fortress, with its stunning views.

Day Seven ~ BratislavaThe Slovakian capital, which uniquely also borders Hungary and Austria, is a medieval gem, discovered this morning on an optional walking tour, which will include the Gothic St Martin’s Cathedral, some splendid Baroque palaces and the city’s ancient suspension bridge. This afternoon Olympia continues upstream, cruising back into Austria.

Day Eight ~ DürnsteinOlympia’s final call is at the impossibly pretty Wachau Valley town of Dürnstein, in the castle above which Richard the Lionheart was once imprisoned. Enjoy an included walking tour of this beautiful place, then re-board the ship for a final cruise back through the Wachau’s exquisite scenery, and this evening’s Captain’s Farewell Dinner.

Days Nine and Ten ~ Disembark in LinzBid “Auf wiedersehen” to Olympia and her crew, and begin the return journey to the UK. Passengers flying from Vienna will transfer to the airport, while those travelling by coach will retrace their steps, stopping overnight in the Frankfurt area, before returning home the following day.

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Optional Excursions• Benedictine Abbey Tour, Melk (half day)


• Vienna City Tour (half day) – Day Three £17 per person

• Schönbrunn Palace (half day) – Day Three £18 per person

• Budapest City Tour (half day) – Day Four £19 per person

• Danube Bend and Visegrád (half day) – Day Five £17 per person

• Walking Tour of Bratislava – Day Six £15 per person


Coach inclusive 10 days from £999Find your coach pick-up area code for your local departure point on pages 32-33 Departure Price Coach Ferry Dates Pick-up Port 2013 Area(s)30 Aug £1,029 E,G,R Dover6 Sep £1,029 F,H,R Dover13 Sep £1,019 K,L,N,R Dover20 Sep £999 J,Q,R Dover(Prices are based on 2 people sharing a Standard Lower cabin.)



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Rhine Christmas MarketsJoin us for an unforgettable festive cruise through the fairytale Rhine Valley – its towns and villages dressed for the Christmas season. Sail from picturesque Boppard through the Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim and its famous Christmas Market. You’ll call at historic Koblenz for another opportunity to purchase gifts and decorations, and there’s also an optional excursion to pretty Cochem.

RHINE CHRISTMAS MARKETS

Cruise highlights• Embark in Boppard – ‘Pearl of

the Rhine’• Cruise through the beautiful Rhine

Gorge, beneath the Lorelei• Christmas Market calls at

Rüdesheim and Koblenz• On-board English commentary• Full-board – breakfast, lunch

and dinner• On-board entertainment• All other standard inclusions


Cabin SupplementsClassic Lower £21 per personStandard Promenade £48 per personClassic Promenade £66 per personSingle Cabin Promenade £90 per person**£130 per person on 4 December only(See Deck Plan on page 33.)



• Bonn Christmas Markets (half day)– Day Three £16 per person

Book both optional excursions and save £5 per person

Rail inclusive Four days from £499Holidays include return rail journeys on Eurostar from London St. Pancras or Ebbsfleet to Cologne via Brussels and transfers to and from MS Olympia.

Coach inclusive Four days from £249Find your coach pick-up area code for your local departure point on pages 32-33 Departure Price Coach Ferry Date Pick-up Port 2013 Area(s)4 December £389 D,F Hull5 December £299 J,Q Dover8 December £299 G,H Dover11 December £299 L,R Dover14 December £289 E,G Dover17 December £249 K,M,R Dover(Prices are based on 2 people sharing a Standard Lower cabin.)



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Day One ~ BoppardTravel to join Olympia in Boppard, the delightful ‘Pearl of the Rhine’, and enjoy the warmth and welcome of your first night on board.

Day Two ~ Rhine Gorge to RüdesheimOlympia heads into the romantic Middle Rhine, passing fairytale castles and riverside villages, and sailing beneath the legendary Lorelei rock to Rüdesheim, the Rhine’s most celebrated wine-town. The narrow streets – including the famous Weinstube-lined Drosselgasse – bustle with seasonal celebration. Visit the famous Christmas Market, with over 120 stalls representing 12 nations, and featuring Europe’s largest Nativity Scene, and join the optional excursion to famous Siegfried’s Mechanisches Musikkabinett, before enjoying dinner on board.

Day Three ~ KoblenzAfter a morning’s scenic cruise, Olympia arrives by lunchtime in historic Koblenz, at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle, and overlooked on the far bank by the mighty Ehrenbreitstein Castle, and there‘s the opportunity to go ashore to take in the atmosphere of the town’s own Christmas Market, complete with ice-skating rink and colourful stalls. There’s also the chance to join a wonderful optional excursion to the former capital of Germany, Bonn with its festive backdrop and seasonal Christmas Markets.

Spend the evening in Koblenz, either stepping ashore or enjoying entertainment from the on-board pianist.

Day Four ~ Disembark in KoblenzBid “Auf Wiedersehen” to Olympia, and begin your return journey to the UK.


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Christmas CruiseJoin us for a Christmas to remember! Nothing could be more enjoyable than spending the festive holiday being pampered in your own floating hotel, calling at some truly beautiful places – including Rüdesheim, Koblenz and Königswinter – and being looked after by friendly crew keen to ensure that you enjoy a very special Christmas cruise!

Day One ~ Embark in BoppardTravel to join Olympia in the Rhine-side town of Boppard, and enjoy your first evening on board.

Day Two ~ Christmas Eve in RüdesheimOlympia sails through the idyllic Rhine Gorge, beneath the legendary Lorelei and past historic mid-stream ‘toll-towers’, arriving by lunchtime in Rüdesheim. There’s a chance to explore the town, with its Weinstube-lined Drosselgasse and famous Nativity Scene on the Town Square, and to join the optional excursion to the fascinating Siegfried’s Mechanisches Musikkabinett.

This evening, enjoy a special on-board Christmas Eve Dinner, with live music to entertain you on this special night.

Day Three ~ Christmas Day on OlympiaOn Christmas Morning Olympia cruises back through the Rhine Gorge to Koblenz, where the meandering Moselle joins the Rhine, overlooked by the Ehrenbreistein Castle.

After lunch on board, there’s the chance to join the short optional visit to Cologne, or to remain on board while Olympia cruises to Königswinter, beneath the ‘Seven Hills’. Enjoy a celebration Christmas Night Dinner Party with a traditional Turkey meal on board, with live music.

Day Four ~ Boxing Day in KoblenzOlympia returns to Koblenz, and there’s the chance to enjoy an optional excursion to the exquisite wine-growing town of Cochem, one of the Moselle’s prettiest wine-towns, set beneath the romantic Reichsburg Castle. The visit will include a chance for you to taste the lovely wines for which the region is famed, before you return to Olympia for dinner and a final evening’s relaxation on board.

Day Five ~ Disembark in KoblenzBid “Farewell” to Olympia this morning, and begin your return journey to the UK at the end of a true Christmas to remember!


CHRISTMAS CRUISE

Cruise highlights• Embark in Boppard• Cruise through the ‘Rhine Gorge,

beneath the Lorelei• Special Christmas Eve Dinner on

board in Rüdesheim • Traditional Christmas Night Dinner

party on board in Koblenz• Party with live music• Call at Königswinter• On-board English commentary• Full-board – breakfast, lunch and

dinner• All other standard inclusions





• Cologne & Ahr Valley (half day)– Christmas Day – Day Three £18 per person

• Moselle & Cochem (half day)– Boxing Day – Day Four £19 per person


Rail inclusive Five days from £749Holidays include return rail journeys on Eurostar from London St. Pancras or Ebbsfleet to Cologne via Brussels and transfers to and from MS Olympia.

Coach inclusive Five days from £499Find your coach pick-up area code for your local departure point on pages 32-33 Departure Price Coach Ferry Date Pick-up Port 2013 Area(s) 23 December £499 M,N,R Dover(Prices are based on 2 people sharing a Standard Lower cabin.)



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Betwixtmas CruiseMake the most of the Christmas break and join this very special festive cruise through the most scenic stretch of the Rhine, enjoying rest, relaxation and a little gentle exploration of some truly wonderful places, including famous Rüdesheim and delightful Koblenz. There’s also a Farewell Party on board to celebrate the season and complete a memorable few days.

BETWIXTMAS CRUISE

Cruise highlights• Embark in Boppard – ‘Pearl of

the Rhine’• Cruise through the beautiful Rhine

Gorge, beneath the Lorelei• Calls at Rüdesheim and Koblenz• On-board English commentary• Full-board – breakfast, lunch

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• Cologne & Ahr Valley (half day)– Day Three £18 per person


Rail inclusive Four days from £479Holidays include return rail journeys on Eurostar from London St. Pancras or Ebbsfleet to Cologne via Brussels and transfers to and from MS Olympia.

Coach inclusive Four days from £229Find your coach pick-up area code for your local departure point on pages 32-33 Departure Price Coach Ferry Date Pick-up Port 2013 Area(s) 27 December £229 J,N,P,Q,R Dover(Prices are based on 2 people sharing a Standard Lower cabin.)



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Day One ~ Embark in BoppardTravel to join Olympia in the ancient Rhine-side town of Boppard, and enjoy your first evening on board, including a buffet dinner.

Day Two ~ Scenic Cruise to RüdesheimOlympia cruises south through the idyllic Rhine Gorge, passing beneath the legendary Lorelei and historic mid-stream ‘toll-towers’, and arrives by lunchtime in Rüdesheim, the most celebrated of the Rhine wine-towns, beautifully dressed for the festive season.

Spend the afternoon exploring the narrow streets, including the famous Weinstube-lined Drosselgasse. Enjoy the late afternoon optional excursion to the remarkable collection of musical instruments that are found in Siegfried’s Mechanisches Musikkabinett, before dinner is served on board this evening.

Day Three ~ Koblenz & Farewell DinnerOlympia heads back down-river today, once again passing the Lorelei, and cruising

between banks dotted with pretty towns and villages, hillsides carpeted with slumbering vineyards and topped by fairytale castles. You’ll arrive by lunchtime in Koblenz, and have the chance to explore this historic town, built where the Moselle meets the Rhine, and overlooked by the mighty Ehrenbreitstein castle. Join the optional excursion to historic Cologne, the Rhineland capital, where the streets of the Altstadt in the shadow of the twin-towered cathedral will be full of festive cheer, and where many of the shops and stores will have begun their post-Christmas sales.

This evening, enjoy a special Farewell Dinner and party with entertainment, to celebrate your last night aboard Olympia.

Day Four ~ Disembark in Koblenz Begin your return journey to the UK, at the end of a wonderfully relaxing few days.


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New Year’s Celebration CruiseWith New Year’s Eve spent cruising through the Rhine’s most scenic stretches to the famous festive wine-town of Rüdesheim, an on-board Celebration Party to enjoy – complete with a glass of sparkling wine at midnight – as well as a New Year’s Day Gala Dinner, this will be an unforgettable way to ring in 2014!

Day One ~ Embark in BoppardTravel to join Olympia in the ancient Rhine-side town of Boppard, and enjoy dinner and evening entertainment on board.

Day Two ~ Scenic Cruise & Celebrations in RüdesheimOlympia sails through the idyllic, UNESCO-listed Rhine Gorge, passing beneath the legendary Lorelei and by historic mid-stream ‘toll-towers’, to arrive by lunchtime in Rüdesheim, the most celebrated of all the Rhine wine-towns, beautifully dressed for the festive season.

Spend a relaxing afternoon exploring the town’s narrow streets, including the famous Weinstube-lined Drosselgasse, and perhaps enjoy our late afternoon optional excursion to the remarkable collection of musical instruments that are found in the famous Siegfried’s Mechanisches Musikkabinett.

This evening, join your fellow guests in celebration, as you enjoy a New Year’s Eve Dinner and Party on board Olympia,

toasting the arrival of 2014, while ashore the townsfolk of Rüdesheim enjoy their own revelries.

Day Three ~ KoblenzA relaxing day sees Olympia cruising back down-river to Koblenz, at the meeting point of the Moselle with the Rhine, and overlooked by the Ehrenbreitstein castle. Step ashore for a stroll, or join the optional excursion to Cologne, the historic Rhineland capital dwarfed by the twin-towers of the vast cathedral, overlooking the historic streets of the city’s Altstadt.

This evening, round off this very special celebration cruise with a traditional New Year’s Day Gala Dinner with live entertainment on board Olympia.

Day Four ~ Disembark in KoblenzBid “Auf Wiedersehen” to Olympia, and begin your return journey, arriving home late this evening at the end of a wonderful holiday.


NEW YEAR’S CELEBRATION CRUISE

Cruise highlights• Embark in Boppard • Cruise through the Rhine Gorge,

beneath the Lorelei• New Year’s Eve Party on board in

Rüdesheim• New Year’s Day Gala Dinner• Call at Koblenz• On-board English commentary• Full-board – breakfast, lunch and

dinner• On-board entertainment• All other standard inclusions




Tasting – Day Two £23 per person• Cologne & Ahr Valley (half day)

– Day Three £18 per person


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Travel by CoachConvenient, free local pick-upsOur Newmarket coaches will collect you at a pick-up point convenient to you and take you to your chosen ferry port. In addition to crossings to Calais, if you are starting your journey from the north of England or Scotland, we offer departures from Hull and Newcastle ferry ports on a wide selection of our cruises. Sailing with P&O or DFDS, your cruising holiday will begin from the moment you board for your overnight crossings. On board you can enjoy the ship’s bars and restaurants, evening entertainment including live music, or even browse in the shops before retiring to your cabin to arrive on the continent completely refreshed.

Meet at PortMore dates to choose fromMany clients like to drive themselves to the ferry port, taking advantage of a wider range of dates on which a local pick-up point isn’t available in their area. We’ll provide an exact meeting point and time with the holiday Joining Instructions, and should you choose to leave a car at the port, we offer secure parking at Dover’s Eastern Docks for just £10.00 per day (pre-bookable), or at either Newcastle or Hull for approximately £6.00 per day – payable directly at the ports on arrival or departure (not pre-bookable).

With an onward ferry crossing and comfortable coach travel to join Olympia, our ‘Meet at the Port’ arrangements really do give added flexibility on these wonderful river cruise holidays.

Rail InclusiveTravel by Rail to join MS OlympiaEnjoy a relaxing journey by rail departing from either London St. Pancras or Ebbsfleet Station to Brussels in a reserved seat with Eurostar™. You will then travel onwards via the excellent regional rail system to Amsterdam for our Amsterdam and Bulbfields Spectacular cruise and Best of Springtime Holland, or to Cologne for Rhine and Moselle cruises. Return transfers from your destination rail station to MS Olympia are included in the price. Please note: The rail travel option is subject to availability.

Pre-Cruise Overnight Accommodation – including Car ParkingHoliday Inn Ashford North, KentIf you are travelling from some distance away, and you’d like to join MS Olympia on a date on which a local pick-up point isn’t available, or even if you’d simply like to begin your holiday in style, the delightful Holiday Inn, in its rural setting close to Dover, provides an ideal pre-departure overnight stay, as well as free-parking for your car for the duration of your holiday. Choose this option, and our coach will call to collect you on the morning of your departure, taking you to the port, and on to join Olympia. Available on Dover departures only, the ‘Overnight Stay’ arrangement brings yet more flexibility and enjoyment to your chosen Olympia cruise.

• £59* supplement per person in a twin room including parking for the duration of your holiday

• £20* single room supplement* These supplements are per person on top of the basic coach-inclusive cruise prices.

Flight InclusiveFly out to join MS OlympiaFor those clients who prefer the convenience of air travel, we offer departures inclusive of flights and transfers directly to the quayside on all our Olympia river cruise holidays. With a choice of departure airports – shown on each holiday page – our ‘Flight-Inclusive Holidays’ are the quickest way of travelling out to the ship, and often include the added bonus, dependent upon your arrival time, of having the opportunity for some extra pre-embarkation sight-seeing or shopping.

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Joining Your Olympia CruiseOur Flexible Travel Options give you the choice of several ways to join MS Olympia for your cruise holiday, ensuring maximum convenience and pleasure – as well as prices to suit most pockets.

Channel crossings to Calais, or overnight sailings from Newcastle or HullAll our coach-inclusive holidays include the pleasures of either daytime Channel crossings to Calais, or where shown on the holiday information panel, return overnight North Sea sailings between Newcastle and Amsterdam, or Hull and Rotterdam or Zeebrugge. Your coach will travel with you throughout the journey.

All the vessels used offer a wide range of on-board amenities, including restaurant, bar and shopping facilities, and on the overnight DFDS and P&O sailings from Newcastle and Hull respectively, guests enjoy the added bonus of accommodation in a comfortable two-berth (one upper and one lower bed) inside cabin with private facilities, as well as many on-board diversions and entertainments. Please note that accommodation in two lower beds is available at a supplement of £24 per person.

With the two additional nights spent aboard a luxurious ‘cruise-ferry’, and by avoiding several hundred miles’ driving down to Dover and back, journeys to and from MS Olympia are even more relaxed and leisurely.

You’ll find further information on the departure dates and supplement prices for a Ferry Crossing from Hull or Newcastle in the information panel on the page of your chosen River Cruise.

Important note about Coach TimingsPlease note that departure times from local pick-up points for the Dover or Ashford to Calais-inclusive holidays tend to be early in the morning, with the overnight sailing-inclusive holidays departing later in the day. Exact timings are always issued with Joining Instructions approximately seven days prior to the holiday. ‘Meet at Port’ arrangements are available on all coach-inclusive holidays.

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Flight Inclusive Packages – Supplement Prices, Airport Selection & Flight Times• Amsterdam and Bulbfields Spectacular (p.8)• The Best of Springtime Holland (p.9)Transfer time 45 minutes

UK Airport Destination / Return Airport

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Belfast Amsterdam 14.30/17.00 21.35/22.15 £180Birmingham Amsterdam 11.20/13.30 16.30/16.25 £180Bristol Amsterdam 15.20/17.35 18.10/18.25 £140Edinburgh Amsterdam 07.05/09.40 10.10/10.40 £160Exeter Amsterdam 12.40/15.15 14.40/16.15 £190Liverpool Amsterdam 13.45/16.05 16.35/16.55 £140London Gatwick Amsterdam 14.25/16.40 10.55/11.10 £140Luton Amsterdam 09.25/11.35 12.05/12.15 £140Manchester Amsterdam 07.00/09.25 09.55/10.20 £160Norwich Amsterdam 09.50/11.45 16.50/16.40 £190Southampton Amsterdam 14.25/16.45 17.10/17.30 £190Stansted Amsterdam 07.00/09.05 19.15/19.20 £140

• Romantic Rhine Cruise to Switzerland (p.10-11)• The Rhine in Flames (p.12-13)• Cruise the Glorious Rhine (p.14-15)• The Magical Moselle (p.18-19)Transfer time approx. 1 hour (Cologne), 1 hour 30 minutes (Dusseldorf)



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Birmingham Dusseldorf 14.00/16.25 10.00/10.35 £190London Gatwick Cologne 07.05/09.25 21.50/22.15 £160London Heathrow Dusseldorf 13.25/15.50 13.30/14.00 £190Manchester Dusseldorf 13.25/15.55 10.05/10.45 £190Stansted Cologne 07.55/10.05 15.45/15.55 £160

• The Rhine and the Black Forest Cruise (p.16-17)Transfer time 1 hour 30 minutes (Dusseldorf/Cologne), 30 mins (Basel)

Departure Dates UK Airport Destination /

Return AirportOutbound

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12, 22 Oct London Gatwick Cologne/Basel 11.50/14.25 21.10/21.40 £19017 Oct London Gatwick Basel/Cologne 08.10/10.45 21.50/22.15 £190

• Rhine Christmas Markets (p.26) • Betwixtmas Cruise (p.28)Transfer time 1 hour 30 minutes (Frankfurt/Cologne)



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Birmingham Frankfurt 12.50/15.25 11.20/11.55 £200London Gatwick Cologne 07.10/09.25 09.55/10.20 £170London Heathrow Frankfurt 11.50/14.30 12.05/12.50 £200Manchester Frankfurt 12.20/15.05 16.10/16.55 £200Stansted Cologne 07.50/10.00 19.25/19.35 £170

Please Note: All flight times are shown at local time. The flight information given is based upon schedules that were known at the time of printing, or upon expected airline schedules. Please note that times may become subject to change at the airline’s discretion, and should any such alteration be significant, we will inform you. We thank you for your understanding in this matter. Transfer times are the approximate time taken by coach on return journeys from the airport to MS Olympia. Final timings will be reconfirmed with your tickets and Joining Instructions, and will be sent to you approximately seven days before departure.

• Amsterdam and Bulbfields Spectacular (p.8) • The Best of Springtime Holland (p.9)Transfer time 15 minutes

• Christmas Cruise (p.27)• New Year’s Celebration Cruise (p.29)Transfer time 1 hour 30 minutes (Frankfurt/Cologne)



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Birmingham Frankfurt 12.50/15.25 11.20/11.55 £210London Gatwick Cologne 07.10/09.25 09.55/10.20 £180London Heathrow Frankfurt 11.50/14.30 12.05/12.50 £210Manchester Frankfurt 12.20/15.05 16.10/16.55 £210Stansted Cologne 07.50/10.00 19.25/19.35 £180

* The supplement per person is on top of the basic coach-inclusive cruise price.

Please Note: Your train journey will be aboard Eurostar™ and regional rail. All train times are shown at local time. The rail information given is based upon schedules that were known at the time of printing or upon expected rail schedules. Times may become subject to change at the rail operator’s discretion, and should any such alteration be significant we will inform you. Transfer times are the approximate time taken by coach on return journeys from the station to MS Olympia. Final timings will be reconfirmed with your tickets and Joining Instructions, and will be sent to you approximately seven days before departure.

Journey Departure Rail Station Via Destination Rail Station Supplement per person*

OUTBOUNDSt. Pancras – 08:57 Brussels Midi – 12:05/13:50 Amsterdam – 15:43 £180Ebbsfleet – 09:15 Brussels Midi – 12:05/13:50 Amsterdam – 15:43 £180

INBOUNDAmsterdam – 11:16 Brussels Midi – 13:10/14:56 Ebbsfleet – 15:45 £180Amsterdam – 11:16 Brussels Midi – 13:10/14:56 St. Pancras – 16:03 £180

• Romantic Rhine Cruise to Switzerland (p.10-11) • The Magical Moselle (p.18-19) • The Rhine in Flames (p.12-13) • Cruise the Glorious Rhine (p.14-15) • Rhine Christmas Markets (p.26) • Betwixmas Cruise (p.28) • Christmas Cruise (p.27) • New Year’s Celebration Cruise (p.29) Transfer time approximately 1 hour – 1 hour 30 minutes

Journey Departure Rail Station Via Destination Rail Station Supplement per person*

OUTBOUNDSt. Pancras – 08:57 Brussels Midi – 12:05/13:28 Cologne – 15:15 £250Ebbsfleet – 09:15 Brussels Midi – 12:05/13:28 Cologne – 15:15 £250

INBOUNDCologne – 08:44 Brussels Midi – 10:32/12:56 Ebbsfleet – 13:45 £250Cologne – 08:44 Brussels Midi – 10:32/12:56 St. Pancras – 14:03 £250

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• Beautiful Bavaria & a Taste of the Danube (p.22-23)Transfer time 45 minutes (Frankfurt), 2 hours (Munich)

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24 Aug London Heathrow Frankfurt/ Munich 09.45/12.30 12.55/14.00 £25028 Sep London Heathrow Munich/Frankfurt 07.55/10.45 10.00/10.40 £250

• Magnificent Four Rivers Cruise (p.20-21)Transfer time 1 hour 30 minutes (Cologne), 45 mins (Frankfurt)



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London Gatwick Cologne 07.05/09.25 21.50/22.15 £190London Heathrow Frankfurt 08.20/11.05 17.10/17.50 £250Stansted Cologne 07.55/10.05 15.45/15.55 £190

• Danube Cruise to Vienna & Budapest (p.24-25)Transfer time 2 hours 30 minutes (Vienna)



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London Gatwick Vienna 11.05/14.20 14.50/16.10 £250London Heathrow Vienna 07.40/10.55 15.20/16.45 £250


To book any of our Flexible Travel Options

please contact your Local Travel Agent

How To Choose Your Pick-Up PointStep 1 Use this page to find your local pick-up point

Area

A UK RegionCounty Pick-up points

Pick-Up Area Code

Step 2 Make a note of the Area Code (e.g. letter ‘M’).

Step 3 See what departure dates we have available from your chosen Area Code by looking in the Departure Dates grid of this brochure.

Your Holiday Departure PointWe know that a convenient local pick-up point is important to you, so we offer over 450 local departure points across the UK. We’re certain there’s one convenient for you!

These two pages list the ‘Pick-up Points’ that are offered in this brochure. Just follow the 3 simple steps below to determine where your nearest pick-up point will be before you confirm your booking.

Area

A Northern ScotlandAberdeenshire Aberdeen, Ellon, Fraserburgh, Peterhead

Area

B Scotland & the BordersAngus Dundee, ForfarDumfries & Galloway Castle Douglas, Dumfries, LockerbieEast Ayrshire KilmarnockEdinburgh EdinburghFalkirk Falkirk, GrangemouthFife DunfermlineGlasgow GlasgowInverclyde GreenockNorth Lanarkshire AirdriePerth & Kinross PerthRenfrewshire PaisleySouth Ayrshire AyrSouth Lanarkshire East Kilbride, HamiltonStirling StirlingWest Lothian Bathgate

Area

C CumbriaCumbria

Barrow in Furness, Carlisle, Crooklands Services M6, Kendal, Maryport, Penrith, Whitehaven, Workington

Area

D The North EastCounty Durham Bishop Auckland, Darlington, Durham,

Hartlepool, Stockton on TeesMeet At Port Newcastle PortNorth Yorkshire (see also F) Middlesbrough, Redcar

Northumberland Morpeth

Tyne & Wear Gateshead, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, South Shields, Sunderland, Washington, Washington Services A1/M, Whitley Bay

Area

E The North West & North Wales

Cheshire

Altrincham, Chester, Congleton, Crewe, Ellesmere Port, Knutsford Services M6, Macclesfield, Northwich, Poplar 2000 Services M6/M56, Runcorn, Sale, Stalybridge, Stockport, Warrington, Wilmslow

Clwyd Colwyn Bay, Llandudno, Mold, Queensferry, Rhyl, Wrexham

Derbyshire (see also F & H) Glossop

Gwynedd Bangor

Lancashire

Accrington, Ashton Under Lyne, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Burnley, Bury, Chorley, Cleveleys, Eccles, Fleetwood, Lancaster, Leigh, Leyland, Manchester, Middleton, Morecambe, Oldham, Preston, Prestwich, Rawtenstall, Rochdale, Salford, Skelmersdale, St Annes, Wigan

Merseyside Birkenhead, Liverpool, Southport, St HelensShropshire (see also G) Oswestry

Staffordshire (see also G & H) Keele Services M6

Area

F Yorkshire & Humberside

Derbyshire (see also E & H) Buxton, Chesterfield, Matlock

East Riding Of Yorkshire Beverley, Goole, Hessle, Hull

Lincolnshire (see also H) Cleethorpes, Gainsborough, Grimsby, Scunthorpe

Meet At Port Hull Port North Yorkshire (see also D)

Harrogate, Malton, Northallerton, Pickering, Ripon, Scarborough, Selby, Skipton, Thirsk, York

Nottinghamshire(see also H) Retford, Worksop

South Yorkshire Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham, Sheffield, Woodall Services M1

West Yorkshire

Bradford, Castleford, Dewsbury, Ferrybridge Services A1/M62, Garforth, Halifax, Huddersfield, Keighley, Leeds, Morley, Pontefract, Shipley, Wakefield, Wetherby, Wooley Edge Services M1

Area

J East Anglia, Beds & Herts

Bedfordshire Bedford, Leighton Buzzard, Luton, Toddington Services M1

Buckinghamshire (see also P) Aylesbury, Milton Keynes

CambridgeshireCambridge, Ely, Huntingdon, Peterborough,

St Neots, Wisbech

Essex (see also Q)

Braintree, Clacton on Sea, Colchester, Saffron Walden, Witham

Hertfordshire (see also P)

Birchanger Green Services M11, Bishops Stortford, Hemel Hempstead, Hertford, Hitchin, Letchworth, St Albans, South Mimms Services A1(M), Stevenage, Waltham Cross, Watford, Welwyn Garden City

Leicestershire (see also H) Market Harborough

NorfolkDereham, Downham Market, Fakenham, Great Yarmouth, Kings Lynn, Norwich, Thetford, Wymondham

Northamptonshire Corby, Kettering, Northampton, Rushden, Wellingborough

Suffolk Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich, Lowestoft, Newmarket, Stowmarket, Sudbury

Area

G West Midlands, Oxon & Worcs

Herefordshire Hereford, Ross on Wye

Oxfordshire Abingdon, Banbury, Bicester, Didcot, Oxford, Oxford Services M40, Witney

Shropshire (see also E) Bridgnorth, Shrewsbury, Telford

Staffordshire (see also E & H)

Cannock, Hanley, Leek, Lichfield, Newcastle under Lyme, Stafford, Stoke on Trent, Tamworth

Warwickshire Leamington Spa, Nuneaton, Rugby, Stratford Upon Avon, Warwick, Warwick Services M40

West MidlandsBirmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Halesowen, Kidderminster, Solihull, Stourbridge, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, West Bromwich, Wolverhampton

Worcestershire Bromsgrove, Droitwich, Evesham, Hopwood Services M42, Malvern Link, Redditch, Worcester

Area

H The East Midlands Derbyshire (see also E & F) Ashbourne, Derby, Ilkeston

Leicestershire (see also J)

Coalville, Donington Park Services M1, Hinckley, Leicester, Leicester Forest Services M1, Loughborough, Melton Mowbray

Lincolnshire (see also F)

Boston, Grantham, Grantham Services A1, Lincoln, Louth, Skegness, Sleaford, Spalding, Stamford

Nottinghamshire (see also F)

Hucknall, Mansfield, Newark, Nottingham, Sutton in Ashfield

Staffordshire (see also E & G) Burton upon Trent , Uttoxeter

Enjoy a Newmarket

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F Great value with coach travel

throughout – there’s no need

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F Carefree – no need to worry

about parking or map reading

F Modern, comfortable coaches

with a considerate driver –

sit back and relax

F Make the most of your time

– enjoy the scenery and visit

the sights

F Meet new friends

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Area

K South Wales,Avon and Glos

Bristol Bristol

Dyfed Carmarthen, Haverfordwest, Llanelli

Gloucestershire Cheltenham, Cirencester, Dursley, Gloucester, Michaelwood Services M5, Stroud, Tewkesbury

Gwent Abergavenny, Chepstow, Cwmbran, Newport, Magor Services M4, Pontypool

Mid Glamorgan Aberdare, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, Pontypridd, Sarn Services M4, Swansea

Somerset (see also L & M)

Bath, Clevedon, Frome, Glastonbury, Gordano Services M5, Shepton Mallet, Weston Super Mare

South Glamorgan Cardiff, Cardiff West Services M4

West Glamorgan Neath, Port Talbot

Wiltshire (see also M)

Chippenham, Leigh Delamere Services M4, Swindon, Trowbridge

Area

L Devon & CornwallCornwall Bodmin, Launceston, Liskeard, Newquay, Penzance,

Redruth, Saltash, St Austell, Truro

Devon

Barnstaple, Bideford, Dawlish, Exeter, Exeter Services M5, Exmouth, Honiton, Ilfracombe, Ivybridge, Newton Abbot, Okehampton, Paignton, Plymouth, Sidmouth, Tavistock, Tiverton, Torquay, Totnes

Somerset (see also K & M) Bridgwater, Bridgwater Services M5, Taunton

Area

M Dorset, Hants & WiltsDorset

Blandford Forum, Bournemouth, Bridport, Christchurch, Dorchester, Ferndown, Poole, Shaftesbury, Sherborne, Weymouth, Wimborne Minster

Hampshire

Aldershot, Alton, Andover, Basingstoke, Cosham, Eastleigh, Fareham, Farnborough, Fleet Services M3, Fordingbridge, Havant, Petersfield, Portsmouth, Ringwood, Rownham Services M27, Southampton, Totton, Waterlooville, Winchester, Winchester Services M3

Somerset (see also K & L) Yeovil

Wiltshire (see also K) Amesbury, Salisbury

Area

N Surrey & SussexEast Sussex Bexhill on Sea, Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes,

NewhavenLondon (see also R & P) Camberwell, Streatham, Wimbledon

Surrey

Camberley, Croydon, Dorking, Epsom, Farnham, Godalming, Guildford, Kingston upon Thames, Leatherhead, Redhill, Reigate, Staines, Sutton, Walton on Thames, Weybridge, Worcester Park, Woking

West SussexBognor Regis, Burgess Hill, Chichester, Crawley, East Grinstead, Haywards Heath, Horsham, Midhurst, Pease Pottage Services A23/M23, Worthing

Area

P North & West London, Berks & Bucks

Berkshire Bracknell, Chieveley Services M4, Maidenhead, Newbury, Reading, Slough, Windsor, Wokingham

Buckinghamshire (see also J)

Amersham, Beaconsfield, Chalfont St Peter, High Wycombe

Hertfordshire (see also J) Barnet

London (see also N & R) Ealing

Middlesex Enfield, Feltham, Harrow, Hendon, Hounslow, Ruislip, Uxbridge, Wembley

Area

Q Essex & East LondonEssex (see also J)

Barking, Basildon, Billericay, Brentwood, Canvey Island, Chelmsford, Grays, Harlow, Romford, Southend on Sea, Thurrock Services M25

Area

R Kent & South East London

Kent

Ashford, Bexleyheath, Bromley, Canterbury, Chatham, Dartford, Deal, Dover, Folkestone, Gillingham, Gravesend, Herne Bay, Maidstone, Maidstone Services M20, Margate, Orpington, Ramsgate, Rochester, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Saltwood Services M20, Sevenoaks, Sheerness, Sittingbourne, Swanley, Tonbridge

London (see also N & P) Eltham, Lewisham, Woolwich

Meet At Port Dover

Choosing Your Cabin – MS Olympia Deck Plan

All cabins include:• Twin-beds which convert into a

daytime sofa (not available in single cabins)*

• Private shower and bathroom

• Table & a stool

• Wardrobe

• Television

• Telephone

• Hairdryer

• Fridge

• Large picture window

Use this colour-coded deck plan to choose a cabin suitable for you. You’ll find cabin supplement pricing in the information panel on your chosen cruise. Don’t forget to mark your cabin preference on the Booking Form in the enclosed leaflet or let us know when you call to make your booking.

*Although Standard Promenade cabins are generally larger in size and mainly have double beds (which do not convert into sofas), they do not have a table or stool, and on occasions these cabins may be subject to engine noise during overnight and early morning sailings.

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“Our convenient pick-up points and excellent service will ensure a smooth journey to MS Olympia.”Andy Jones, River Cruise Programme Director

Pick- up points are subject to a minimum number of passengers, and if there are insufficient numbers you will be required to travel to the nearest pick-up point.

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Peace of MindTravel insurance can play an essential part in ensuring you are able to enjoy every moment of your time on holiday, without worrying what might happen should bad luck befall you. Hence, we insist that everyone travelling abroad with Newmarket has travel insurance. This must be either the Newmarket Travel Insurance policy underwritten by Mondial Assistance Europe NV and administered in the UK by Mondial Assistance (UK) Ltd, or an alternative travel insurance policy. The Newmarket travel insurance policy is only available to UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man residents and English law will apply.

The Cover – Main Features; Limits/Excesses applicable

The policy provides cover for:

• Personal Accident – up to £15,000

• Overseas Emergency Medical and Associated Expenses – up to £5 million (less £70 excess) where applicable

• Cancellation or Curtailment Charges – up to the cost of the holiday (less maximum excess of £70)

• Abandonment of the holiday – up to the cost of the holiday (less £70 excess)

• Personal Possessions – up to £1,000 in total (less £70 excess) including up to £500 for valuables

• Delayed Personal Possessions – up to £75

• Personal Money – up to £250 (less £70 excess)

• Loss of Passport – up to £250• Missed Departure – up to £800

• Personal Liability – up to £1 million

• Legal Expenses – up to £10,000

The Cover – Significant Health Exclusions; Health Declaration

The policy does not cover any claim arising from a medical condition for which, at the time of taking out the policy, an insured person:• Is being prescribed regular medication; or• Has received treatment for or had a consultation

with a doctor or hospital specialist in the past 12 months; or

• Is being referred to, treated by or under the care of a doctor or a hospital specialist; or

• Is awaiting treatment or the results of any tests or investigations; or

• Has been diagnosed with or treated for cancer in the last 5 years unless the condition(s) has (have) been declared, and accepted in writing.

Please call the confidential medical line on 0845 618 0344 if you need to declare a medical condition, if you develop a medical condition after the policy was issued, if your existing medical condition changes after the policy was issued or if you are unsure whether a medical condition needs to be declared or not. This helpline will be able to tell you whether or not cover can be provided for your medical condition(s). You do not have to declare minor ailments e.g. hay fever, colds/flu, ear infections, dental treatment if you have had no further problems since or if you have been advised by your doctor that it is safe to travel.An additional premium may be payable.

The Policy Document This will be sent to you with your confirmation of reservation. It is the full terms and conditions of the policy.

Excess Waiver InsuranceIf an excess applies, you can avoid this being deducted from a successful claim by taking out optional Excess Waiver Insurance in addition to the policy.

The PremiumThe cost of the policy is £16.00 (2-4 days), £25.00 (5-9 days), £30.00 (10-15 days). The cost of Excess Waiver Insurance is £6.00 for each person aged 2 or over at the date of travel. All premiums are inclusive of Insurance Premium Tax at the current rate. You must pay all applicable premiums at the time of booking and cover starts from the moment we receive these monies. If you are travelling abroad with us, we will automatically add the cost of the policy to your invoice if, at the time of booking, you do not provide us with the required information about an alternative policy.

Cancellation RightsIf your cover does not meet your requirements, please return the documentation within 14 days of receipt and your premium will be refunded in full unless you have travelled made a claim or intend to make a claim.

Making a complaintThe policy contains a complaints procedure which tells you what steps you can take if you wish to make a complaint.

Travel Insurance

Your Financial ProtectionYour holiday and your money are fully protected when you book with Newmarket Holidays. In line with the EC Directive on Package Travel, Newmarket Holidays, part of Newmarket Promotions Limited, offers complete financial protection for all customers through our ABTA and ATOL bonds.

Travel InsuranceAppropriate cover is a requirement on a Newmarket Holiday abroad. You don’t need to purchase your travel insurance from us but if you would like further information on Newmarket Holiday’s insurance policy, please see the information below.

Customers with Health ConcernsSo that we can advise you of any accessibility issues, it is essential that you let us have details of any special requests you may have at the time of booking. MS Olympia does not have a lift and has approximately 12 steps leading down to the restaurant and approximately 12 steps leading up to the sun deck. Therefore this holiday is unsuitable for passengers who are totally confined to a wheelchair, but is suitable for passengers with limited mobility, as long as they are accompanied by an able-bodied fellow passenger. The promenade deck cabins would be most suitable for passengers with mobility problems. Collapsible wheelchairs are most suitable. If you have suffered from a serious medial condition recently, then you should consult with your Doctor about your fitness to travel.

Optional Shore ExcursionsOptional shore excursions are available on all of our cruises. We recommend that you book in advance

to ensure good availability on your chosen excursion. Please note, all our optional excursions are subject to a minimum number of participants and in the unlikely event that minimum numbers are not reached and the tour is cancelled, your payment will be returned in full.

CurrencyAlthough there is nowhere to exchange currency on board there is an on board credit card system that enables you to charge drinks and sundries (including optional excursions) to your account. The currency is the Euro, and your final bill is payable by credit/debit card (American Express is not accepted) or cash at the end of the cruise. All countries visited use the Euro with the exception of Switzerland which uses the Swiss Franc. However many shops and restaurants do also accept the Euro.

TippingTipping is not compulsory and is of course at your discretion. From our experience we know that many of you do wish to leave gratuities for the crew on board, and for this purpose an envelope will be left in your cabin. Please note, if you do wish to tip your Cruise Manager or coach drivers, then this should be organised separately. As a rough guide, most passengers tip approximately 6 Euros per person per day for service on board.

LanguageThe main language spoken on board will be English, and in addition to English-speaking crew on board, there is also a dedicated Newmarket Cruise Manager to help with any queries and who will provide on board commentary in English.

Dress CodeThe dress code on board and ashore is casual, although of course you can dress as smartly as you like in the evening, especially for the Captain’s Dinner!

We recommend you dress comfortably during the day.

LuggagePlease note that non-rigid suitcases are easier to store within your cabin space.

Your ItineraryWe endeavour to follow the itinerary advertised in the brochure although please note, as mentioned on each relevant cruise page, some itineraries will operate in reverse. In addition, due to water levels on the river and circumstances beyond our control we may need to change the order in which the itinerary is operated, our ports of call, or our day to day activities. On the rare occasion this happens, our Cruise Manager will keep you fully informed.

Brochure DetailsAll information in this brochure was correct at the time of going to print and any errors are unintentional. The availability of some services, facilities and attractions may vary due to circumstances outside of our control such as poor weather conditions and a change in water levels on the river, lack of demand and breakdowns. We cannot predict these occurrences in advance and do not accept liability if attractions are not open or available, although we will do our best to provide alternatives.

SmokingMS Olympia is strictly non-smoking although smoking is permitted on a limited section of the sun deck.

VoltageMS Olympia has an electrical current of 220v. A two-pin European adaptor will be required.

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Newmarket Holidays Booking Conditions

Important Information

Please read carefully

We want you to enjoy every minute of your Cruise with us, and we’ll do our very best to try to ensure that it lives up to your expectations of it. We believe that our 30 years of tour operating experience, together with the reputation we have for quality and value, should give you the confidence to book with us. To give you further peace of mind, we accept your booking on the basis of our Terms and Conditions, which are designed to clarify the contractual obligations between us. Please spend some time reading them carefully, and please feel free contact us should anything be unclear.

Your contract with us1 YOUR BOOKINGYour booking, once accepted and confirmed in writing to you, represents a contract between all persons named on the Booking Form and/or on the Confirmation of Reservation, and Newmarket Promotions Ltd (The Company). The contract is based on the information given in the holiday brochure, and the terms laid out in the following Booking Conditions. If you made a credit card booking over the telephone, and are seeing these Conditions for the first time, you may cancel your reservation in writing up to seven days from the date of receipt of your Confirmation of Reservation. This agreement is governed by English Law and jurisdiction is conferred on the English courts but not exclusively, so if you live elsewhere in the UK, when the courts of Scotland and Northern Ireland also have jurisdiction.

2 YOUR PAYMENTYour Confirmation of Reservation includes an invoice showing the deposit paid and the final balance due. The outstanding amount must be paid by the due date. Should we not receive payment by this date we reserve the right to treat your booking as cancelled, in which case you could be liable to pay cancellation charges according to the scale set out in paragraph 4 below. Please note that a 1.5% per transaction charge will be made for any final balances paid by credit card. IMPORTANT NOTE: The person signing the Booking Form does so on behalf of all persons named on it, and he/she becomes directly responsible to the Company for the payment of the total holiday price and if applicable, and where appropriate, for the cancellation charges and disbursements of any funds.

3 YOUR ALTERATIONSIf you want to change any of the details of your booking, we will always do our best to help. We will however make an amendment charge of £110 per person as a contribution to our administrative expenses. All amendments must be notified to us in writing by the person who made the original booking.NB If an amendment involves a change of name, insurance premiums are not transferable. We reserve the right to make additional charges to cover in full any additional costs imposed on us by our suppliers.

4 YOUR CANCELLATIONYou or any member of your party may cancel your booking or part of it once it has been confirmed but the cancellation will only be valid if made in writing direct to the Company. If the cancellation results in a person travelling alone, a single room supplement is payable. The amount payable on cancellation depends upon when we receive your written instructions – the more notice you give, the less we will charge. Period before departure date within which written instructions are received by Newmarket Promotions Ltd. and amount of cancellation charge (shown as a percentage of the total holiday price excluding insurance premium which is not refundable) are as follows:

Charge prior to “Balance Due” date* Deposit only“Balance Due” date* - 29 days 50% or deposit if greater28 - 15 days 75% or deposit if greater14 - 7 days 90%less than 7 days prior/after departure 100%

Notes: If the reason for cancellation is covered under the terms of an insurance policy, you may be able to reclaim these charges.* The “Balance Due” date is printed/shown on your “Confirmation of Booking & Invoice”.

5 YOUR COMPLAINTSIn the unlikely event that you have problems whilst on holiday, you MUST report the matter to the on-board Passenger Services Officer IMMEDIATELY during your holiday. If the matter is not then satisfactorily resolved, you must complete a written report (form available). You must then follow up any complaint in writing within fourteen days of your return, including a copy of the original report form. We operate a strict code of conduct which also conforms to European regulations on package travel and take any complaints received seriously. However, in order to be fair to all concerned, complaints will be considered only where the above procedure has been followed.

6 YOUR TRAVELLING CONDITIONSWhere as part of the holiday you have booked your travel by air, land or sea, such travel will be subject to the terms and conditions of carriage of the airline, shipping, rail or coach company providing the transport. In most cases, the conditions will limit the carrier’s liability to you in accordance with international law. Should anyone be refused admission to the coach or ship, or to the destination country by the transport or government authority, then we are powerless to assist and cannot be held responsible. This includes any passenger who fails to advise us of any medical condition or disability. If you are prevented from travelling as

a result, our responsibility for your holiday thereupon ceases. Full cancellation charges will apply and we will be under no obligation whatsoever for any refund, compensation or loss you may incur. Copies of the relevant parts of the Terms and Conditions are available on request.

Our contract with you1 OUR CONFIRMATION OF RESERVATIONWhen we have received your booking form and deposit we will send you a Confirmation of Reservation which details exactly what is booked for you. From this moment Newmarket Promotions Ltd., has accepted your booking on the terms set out in this Contract.

2 THE CRUISE PRICEChanges in transportation costs, including the cost of fuel, duties, taxes or fees chargeable for services and exchange rates, mean that the price of your travel arrangements may change after you have booked. However there will be no change within 30 days of your departure. We will absorb and you will not be charged for any increase equivalent to 2% of the price of your travel arrangements, which excludes insurance premiums and any amendment charges. You will be charged for the amount over and above that. If this means that you have to pay an increase of more than 10% of the price of your travel arrangements, you will have the option of accepting a change to another holiday if we are able to offer one (if this is of equivalent or higher quality you will not have to pay more but if it is of lower quality you will be refunded the difference in price), or cancelling and receiving a full refund of all monies paid, except for any amendment charges. Should the price of your holiday go down due to the changes mentioned above, by more than 2% of your holiday cost, then any refund due will be paid to you. However, please note that travel arrangements are not always purchased in local currency and some apparent changes have no impact on the price of your travel due to contractual and other protection in place. The price of your holiday was calculated using exchange rates quoted in the Financial Times Guide to World Currencies 31 July 2012.

3 OUR ALTERATIONSIt is unlikely that we will have to make any changes to your holiday but we do plan your holiday arrangements many months in advance. Occasionally changes may be made, which we reserve the right to do so at any time. Most of these changes are minor and we will advise you at the earliest possible date. If a major change becomes necessary we will inform you as soon as is reasonably possible if there is time before your departure. A major change is one that we make to your holiday arrangements before departure that involves, for example, changing your resort area, or time of departure or return by more than twelve hours, or offering accommodation with a lower official classification than that advertised (except the latter in the case of en route tour hotels). When a major change occurs, you will have the choice of either accepting the change of arrangements, purchasing another available holiday from us, (we will refund any price difference if alternative is of lower value) or cancelling your holiday and receiving a full refund of all monies paid, except where the major change arises due to force majeure (see below), we will pay compensation as detailed below:

15 - 28 days £100 - 14 days £25

IMPORTANT NOTE : We will not pay you compensation if we have to cancel or change your travel arrangements in any way because of unusual or unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control. These can include, for example, war, riot, industrial dispute, terrorist activity and its consequences, natural or nuclear disaster, fire, adverse weather conditions, epidemics and pandemics, unavoidable technical problems with transport.

4 OUR CANCELLATIONSWe reserve the right in any circumstances (including failure to reach sufficient numbers) to cancel your holiday and in this event we will return to you all money you have paid to us or will offer you an alternative, available holiday to purchase of comparable standard. In no case, except for reasons of war etc, (see Important Note above) will your holiday be cancelled after the date when your final balance becomes due.

5 OUR COMPLAINTS PROCEDURENewmarket Promotions Ltd is a Member of ABTA with membership number V787X. ABTA Members help holidaymakers to get the most from their travel and assist them when things do not go according to plan. We are obliged to maintain a high standard of service to you by ABTA’s Code of Conduct. For further information about ABTA, the Code of Conduct and the arbitration scheme available to you if you have a complaint, contact ABTA, 30 Park Street, London SE1 9EQ Tel: 0901 201 5050 or www.abta.com. We can normally agree an amicable settlement of the few complaints we receive. However, if we cannot agree, disputes arising out of, or in connection with this Contract may (if the customer so wishes) be referred to arbitration under a special Scheme which, though devised by arrangement with the Association of British Travel Agents, is administered quite independently by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. The Scheme (details of which will be supplied on request) provides for a simple and inexpensive method of arbitration on documents alone with restricted liability on the customer in respect of costs. The Scheme does not apply to claims for an amount greater than £5,000 per person. There is also a limit of £25,000 per booking form. Neither does it apply to claims which are solely or mainly in respect of physical injury or illness or the consequences of such injury

or illness. Redress under this Scheme requires written notice requesting arbitration to be made within nine months of scheduled date of return from the holiday.

6 OUR RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR HOLIDAY (a) Although we have no direct control over services provided to you by independent suppliers we accept responsibility for the reasonable standard of the holiday which you book. If any part is not provided as promised, we will pay you appropriate compensation if this has affected the enjoyment of your holiday, except where the failure is unforeseeable or unavoidable.

(b) We accept responsibility if you or any person named on the booking form suffers bodily injury, illness or death due to the negligent acts and/or omissions of:

(i) our employees or agents; or

(ii) our suppliers or sub-contractors, servants or agents whilst acting within the scope or in the course of their employment to provide any service or arrangement forming part of the holiday that you have booked with us save that we do not accept responsibility for any air or sea carriers whose liabilities are limited by the relevant International Conventions. Provided that any such claims will be subject to and dealt within accordance with English Law and will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.

(c) We shall give you assistance in the event that you suffer illness, personal injury or death during the period of your holiday overseas arising out of an activity which does not form part either of the holiday arrangement with us or an excursion offered through us. This assistance will include advice and guidance and, at our discretion and where appropriate, financial assistance subject to our spending a maximum amount in this regard on behalf of yourself and any other person named in the booking form of £5,000 in total.

(d) In the event of a claim under this clause six against us by you or any person named on the booking form we reserve the right to claim in your place against the person or corporation responsible for the act, default or omission giving rise to the claim and you hereby agree to assign to us all your rights under this clause six and we will be subrogated to those rights and you hereby agree to assist us fully in the event that we enforce the rights which have been assigned to us or to which we are subrogated.

(e) We take the safety and security of our clients extremely seriously. If a Foreign Office advises that people should not visit a particular country, then we would act on this. However, we are sure you appreciate from press and television coverage that the political, economic and social conditions in many countries are not as stable as we are used to. Sadly crimes against both people and their property are a fact of life the world over, and when in a foreign country it is very important to be extra vigilant and avoid drawing attention to yourself by wearing expensive jewellery, carrying expensive camera equipment etc. Travellers have the same responsibility for their personal safety and that of their possessions, as they do at home. As situations in countries can change rapidly, we would suggest you may wish to contact the Foreign Office Travel Advice unit on 0845 850 2829 for up to date information and advice regarding safety BEFORE BOOKING YOUR HOLIDAY. Newmarket Promotions Ltd., operate to many parts of the world, some of which do not conform to British health and safety standards. We request that all our hotels comply with the local regulations applicable in their country for health and safety but we cannot guarantee that these meet British standards.

7 TRAVEL INSURANCEBecause of the importance of having adequate insurance cover we make it a condition of booking on all foreign holidays that you are covered by an insurance policy. If you elect not to take our insurance, you agree to indemnify Newmarket Promotions Ltd. for any costs that arise which would otherwise have been met had Newmarket Promotions Ltd insurance been taken. Should you fail to supply us with the name of your insurance company at the time of booking, our insurance premium will automatically be added to your invoice. Please note, if you take out our insurance, certain claims will be subject to an excess charge.

8 FINANCIAL PROTECTION & REPATRIATIONIn line with the EC Directive on package travel, Newmarket Promotions Ltd offers complete financial protection for all customers. Newmarket Promotions Ltd is a fully-bonded member of ABTA - The Association of British Travel Agents, ensuring both your financial protection and high standards of professionalism and reliability. Therefore you can book and travel with Newmarket Promotions Ltd in total confidence that your money and your holiday are safe. In the unlikely event of the company failing while you are abroad, the ABTA bond will be used to repatriate you.

When you buy an ATOL protected flight inclusive holiday from us you will receive an ATOL Certificate. This lists the flight, accommodation, car hire and/or other services that are financially protected, where you can get information on what this means for you and who to contact if things go wrong.

BOOKING It is extremely important that you provide clear, correct information when Booking, for it is from this information that we make your res er va tion and our contract with you. The person to whom all correspondence, in voic es and joining in struc tions are to be sent, should be en tered as the first name. It is also their address and telephone number(s) that should be given. Other names are required by air lines, insurance compa nies, ho tel iers etc., so please be accurate. For foreign holidays it is essential that these names match those on the pass ports. If any member of your party e.g. newly weds, changes their name between book ing this hol i day and travelling, it is impor tant to provide us with these details so that we can issue the tickets in the new name. If there is not time to amend the passport the marriage cer tifi cate should be carried in the passport. We need to know the number of children under 2, and those between the ages of 2 and 16 who may qualify for a 10% dis count if they are sharing a room with 2 adults where a specific child price is not shown. We do not accept bookings from any unaccompanied passengers under the age of 18.

YOUR JOURNEYThe Coach Companies we use have been selected to be relied upon to provide modern, comfortable coaches and careful, considerate drivers. On some holidays it may be that your journey commences on a feeder coach, before you join the main coach, and feeder coaches are often not of the same standard or size. Whilst the coaches on UK holidays will be of a high standard, they may not have all the facilities of a continental coach. We plan the seating arrangements

close to departure date to ensure that families, friends and groups are seated as close as possible. You retain these seats throughout the tour. Smoking and alcohol consumption is prohibited on all our coaches. Regular comfort stops are made. Where the brochure indicates that your Channel crossing will be by ferry, we reserve the right to substitute a crossing via the Eurotunnel and vice versa.

PICK-UP POINTS AND TIMESWhen completing the Booking Form you will have to select your pick-up point. We will show this on our Confirmation Invoice. Please check to ensure that it is correct. The time of pick-up will be advised approximately 7 days before departure. Should you need to change your pick-up point this must be notified to us prior to this. You must not assume that you can just go to another point, for the coach may not need to call at all points listed. Please be on time as we cannot be responsible or liable for any loss or expense suffered. On the return journey you will be disembarked at your original pick up point. Your Tour Manager will endeavour to give an estimated time of arrival at each point, prior to the last transit/comfort stop. This will enable you to telephone taxis or friends who may be meeting you. Our homebound drop offs are scheduled in reverse order of the pick ups. Because of the inconvenience and delays caused to other passengers our Tour Managers are unable to accept requests to be dropped off at additional points. In the extremely unlikely event of you not receiving final joining instructions detailing the exact time and place of your pick up, it is your responsibility to contact us prior to departure.

DELAYSOccasionally MS Olympia, ferries and coaches may be delayed due to circumstances be yond our control. In such cases we will do our utmost to help you and keep you fully informed. In the event of extended overnight delays, de pend ing upon circumstances, we will endeav our to provide ac com mo da tion. In the case of a major delay to your home ward journey, we shall en deav our to de lay the depar ture from your hotel.

SPECIAL REQUESTSWe endeavour to comply with any special request you may have by passing them through to the ship; however, we cannot guarantee that all such requests will be met, since they may be outside our control. Please note that we guarantee your cabin type as booked, and will do our best to accommodate cabin requests, but cannot guarantee a particular cabin.

ITINERARYYou will receive your final Itinerary and Journey Instructions approximately seven days prior to departure, provided all payments have been made.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR THOSE TRAVELLING BY COACH FROM YOUR LOCAL AREAPlease note that passengers using a coach pick-up from their local area should be aware that this may involve an early departure time, which on occasions could be the day before the date of arrival for those who live a long way from the port. All timings shown in this brochure are provisional and your exact time of pick-up will be confirmed approximately 7 days prior to departure.


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