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GOLF CRUISES
2019
RHINE · DANUBE · SEINE
Dear AMADEUS Travelers,
Golf Enjoyment in the best dear Golfers,
European Clubs
Enjoy the ultimate golf escape on our luxurious cruises, designed both for
the hardcore golf enthusiast as well as for holidaymakers for whom it
is a secondary interest. Travel along the imposing Rhine from Basel to
Amsterdam, down the elegant Danube from Budapest to Passau, or on the
romantic Seine from Paris to Normandy and back, enjoying a stress-free
golf vacation with exceptional service and great golf at some of Europe’s
most spectacular venues. These three exceptional itineraries on European
rivers offer golf at four different courses, which are nestled amid stunning
scenery, with guaranteed tee times, transportation, green fees, shared golf
carts, culture, sightseeing and fine dining included.
Throughout the cruise, enjoy the services of our golf tour guide and profit
from the in-depth knowledge of a golf expert who accompanies the cruise.
With exciting golfing opportunities, breathtaking scenery and true Austrian
hospitality, these cruises are sure to be unforgettable!
Dr. Wolfgang Lüftner and Martina Lüftner
AMADEUS-Team
Our Golf Cruises:
Rhine 4– 9 Seine 16– 21
8 days Basel – Amsterdam 8 days Paris – Paris
Details to the golf places: Details to the golf places:
Golf Clubs on the Rhine 6– 7 Golf Clubs on the Seine 18– 19
Danube 10– 15
8 days Budapest – Passau
Details to the golf places:
Golf Clubs on the Danube12– 13
Cover: © Jakobsberg Hotel- & Golfresort GmbH
The Pannonia Golf & Country Club is situated in beautiful surroundings bounded on one side by the Etyek wine region.
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Itinerary
Golf Cruise on the Rhine DAY/CITY
1 BASEL
17.00
ARR DEP PROGRAM
Check-in from 4 pm
Welcome Cocktail (incl.)
Welcome Dinner (incl.)
Briefing on all shore excursions, golf clubs
8 DAYS BASEL — AMSTERDAM and starting times
from E 3.559 per person 2 STRASBOURG 09.00 23.00 Transfer to one of the best French golf clubs,
Le Kempferhof in the morning
3 SPEYER 07.00 12.00 Transfer to the famous St. Leon-Rot Golf Club
in the morning
MANNHEIM 14.00 01.00 Rejoin the ship in the afternoon
4 RÜDESHEIM 12.00 Transfer to the renowned Golf Club Jacobsberg
07.00
in the morning
KOBLENZ 15.30 Rejoin the ship
Koblenz walking tour (incl.) in the afternoon
5 KOBLENZ 06.00
COCHEM 13.30 18.00 Scenic drive along the Moselle in the morning
Cochem walking tour with wine tasting (incl.)
in the afternoon
6 COLOGNE 07.00 14.30 Transfer to Golf Club Gut Lärchenhof
in the morning
DÜSSELDORF 17.30 17.45 Rejoin the ship
Captain's Gala Dinner (incl.)
7 HOORN orth Holland excursion and city tour of Amsterdam
N 13.00 13.30
with canal trip (incl.)
(from Hoorn/ to Amsterdam)
AMSTERDAM 17.30
Leisure time/rejoin the ship
Champions-Cocktail and award ceremony
with the Captain in the evening
8 AMSTERDAM Disembarkation after breakfast
Included golf courses are listed in blue. Excursions are listed in bold.
We reserve the right to make amendments to port times, timetable, itinerary or program.
Group size for the golf program: between 20 and 45 participants.
Hoorn Ijsselmeer
Amsterdam N E T H ER L A N D S
North Sea
“Father Rhine” has much to offer, and this program combining culture G ERMANY
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and golf will show you the most beautiful aspects of this dream river. Düsseldorf
Starting in Basel, you will travel via Strasbourg to the legendary Middle Gut Lärchenhof Golf Club
Cologne
Jakobsberg Golf Resort
Koblenz
Rhine Valley and onwards to Amsterdam, the capital of the Nether-
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GOLF CRUISE ON THE RHINE
lands. Be amazed by the sightseeing attractions of the Rhine region Cochem in
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Le Kempferhof Golf Club
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Katz Castle over St. Goarshausen - the proud fortified castle on the Loreley.
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Golf Courses on the Rhine
Le Kempferhof Golf et Château-Hôtel
Le Kempferhof Golf et Château-Hôtel is located 15 minutes from Stras-
bourg in the beautiful Alsace region of France and stretches across 85
hectares of tranquil, natural woodland. The Kempferhof golf course is
listed as one of the top 5 golf courses in France, as well as one of the 15
best courses in continental Europe by the Rolex World’s Top 1000 Golf
Courses guide. The 18-hole course was designed by the American ar-
chitect Robert von Hagge and opened in 1990. Hundred-year-old oaks,
poplars and beech trees line the beautiful and challenging course, which
features 13 water hazards, undulating fairways, large bunkers and imma-
culate greens. As you reach the 18th hole, you will see enchanting views
of the Château-Hôtel, which was built in 1865 by Jean de Dartein, who
was inspired by Gaudi’s style, as well as the 19th century hunting lodge,
which now serves as the clubhouse. Test every aspect of your game with
this top-quality golf course, while enjoying the peace of nature!
Golf Club St. Leon-Rot
The Golf Club St. Leon-Rot, which opened in 1997, is situated near Heidel-
berg and sets a benchmark for golf clubs. The complex, masterminded by
the founder Dietmar Hopp, boasts two 18-hole championship courses, a
9-hole executive course and a children’s course. The English golf course
architect Dave Thomas designed the St. Leon course as a links-style
course, reminiscent of Scottish or Irish golf courses. The course became
famous in 2002 when the world’s number one player Tiger Woods won
his third Deutsche Bank SAP Open there. The Rot course was designed by
architect Hannes Schreiner, who retained much of the original river wet-
land, ensuring that the course offers not only charming scenery but also
presents special challenges. The island green of the Rot course and the
island fairway of the St. Leon course are the signature holes of the club.
The St. Leon-Rot Golf Club is one of the “Leading Golf Courses in Ger-
many” as well as one of the “European Tour Destinations” (since 2012).
Jakobsberg Golf Resort
Set high above the Lorelei valley in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley between
Koblenz and Mainz, deservedly a UNESCO World Heritage Region, the
Jakobsberg Golf Resort boasts a truly majestic setting. The golf course
is nestled between forests and vineyards, situated on the Jakobsberg in
Boppard. The 18-hole golf course was established in 1990 and opened
in 1994. It was built by Wolfgang Jarsombek, who based his design on
a model by the renowned American golf course architect Robert Trent
Jones Jr. The course serves as a 3rd level tour venue and has hosted
several German PGA events. The strongly modelled fairways each feature
four different teeing grounds, as well as large bunkers, a good number of
water hazards and undulating greens. The course is sporting but fair and
you may find that your greatest golfing challenge at the Jakobsberg Golf
Resort will be not to get distracted by the spectacular natural surroun-
dings and the panoramic views of the legendary Lorelei valley, Marksburg
castle and the Westerwald and Hunsrück hills.
Gut Lärchenhof Golf Club
Despite its central location near Cologne and Düsseldorf, Gut Lärchenhof
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GOLF CRUISE ON THE RHINE
Golf Club is an oasis of calm and natural beauty, idyllically set in the heart
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of the Rhineland. The signature 18-hole Stadium Course was designed
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by legendary golfer and architect Jack Nicklaus, who designed more
than 300 golf courses worldwide. The guiding principle behind his de-
sign is: "A good shot should not be punished." Consequently, the course
is demanding but always fair, rewarding intelligent and precise play. The
course features its most challenging sections in the final stages of both
the first nine and the back nine holes. The fairways have been individually
modelled and the varied, hilly terrain requires a precise game. All greens
were constructed according to USGA specifications and meet the highest
European standards. The course is fully watered and drained to guaran-
tee that this world class golf course is in ideal condition all year round.
Exceptional golf and guaranteed memories for life.
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© Koblenz Touristik
Feather-light and wireless: the AMADEUS audio system accompanies you on all guided excursions. Koblenz is one of the oldest cities in Germany.
Cruise fares per person in euros based on double occupancy of a cabin Included Features
DATE VESSEL CATEGORY / DECK • 4 rounds of golf at top golf clubs
C-4 C-1 B-4 B-1 A-1 Suite • Green fees, pre-reserved & pre-paid tee
8 DAYS BASEL — AMSTERDAM times, driving range balls
Haydn Haydn Strauss Strauss Mozart Mozart
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13.08. – 20.08. AMADEUS Silver III 3.559 3.849 4.209 4.429 4.719 5.229 • Shared electric golf carts (subject to
availability)
Single cabin supplement per person for all dates: • Lunch Box (on request)
C-4 + C-1: 15% · B-4: 30% · B-1: 50% · A-1: 60% · Suite: 100% vom Kreuzfahrtpreis.
• Ship crew assistance with golf bags from/
to cabin (on request)
Golf cruise on the Rhine Excursions prices in euros per person • Transfer from ship to golf club and
return to ship
BASEL— AMSTERDAM The canals of Amsterdam are a defining feature of the city. 8 DAYS BASEL — AMSTERDAM PRICE
• Services of an experienced golf expert
Koblenz walking tour included and tour leader
Cochem walking tour with wine tasting included • Select excursions as outlined in the
DAY 1 | SWITZERLAND: BASEL will be transferred to the St. Leon-Rot Golf nificent Reichsburg castle is situated high included
North Holland excursion and city tour of Amsterdam with canal trip itinerary (included)
Your journey begins in Basel, the third-lar- Club near Heidelberg. The St. Leon-Rot Golf above the town, dominating the landscape. • Fascinating river cruise in an outside river-
gest city in Switzerland. After embarking, Club is one of the “Leading Golf Courses Down below, the village with its narrow view stateroom of your choice, most with
you can explore your AMADEUS ship and in Germany” as well as, since 2012, one of streets, half timbered houses, and numerous Transfer prices in euros per person per transfer drop-down panoramic window; walk-out
meet the cruise director on board at a Wel- the “European Tour Destinations”. In the restaurants are an ideal setting to taste the balconies in suites
Airport – Port 50 Airport – Port 47
come Cocktail. After a carefully prepared meantime, your ship continues for roughly wines of the region. Back on board, dinner • Complimentary state-of-the-art audio
Train station – Port 50 Train station – Port 39 headsets for all excursions
Welcome Dinner on board, you will be 25 kilometres towards Mannheim, where is served as the journey continues to
briefed on all onshore excursions, golf clubs you rejoin it in the afternoon. The ship will Cologne. • Services of an experienced, multilingual
and starting times. In the meantime, your remain in this picturesque spot on the Rhine Cruise Director
floating hotel will have departed for Stras- for the remainder of the day. Late at night, DAY 6 | COLOGNE • Gourmet dining with all meals included
bourg. your ship continues in the direction of The morning is dedicated to visit the Gut (buffet breakfast, lunch, dinner and mid-
Rüdesheim. Lärchenfeld Golf Club. In the evening, the night snack) in the elegant Panorama-
DAY 2 | FRANCE: STRASBOURG captain invites you to a festive Gala Dinner, Situated on a 100 m high mountain peak, the Reichsburg offers a great view of Cochem and the Moselle. Restaurant, which accommodates all
During the night, your ship left Switzerland DAY 4 | R ÜDESHEIM · KOBLENZ full of wonderful regional dishes. guests in one seating
and followed the Rhine into the Alsace Two charming stops await you today. In the • Free-flowing quality red & white wines
region in the south of France. During break- morning, you arrive in Rüdesheim, a town DAY 7 | N ETHERLANDS: HOORN · from Europe’s famous wine regions with
fast, you arrive in Strasbourg – a city known well known for its winemaking, especially AMSTERDAM every dinner on board
not only for its romantic old town, but also of Riesling wines. In the morning, you will By lunchtime you will have crossed yet ano- • Coffee and tea after lunch and dinner
for the numerous important European ins- be transferred to the Jakobsberg Golf Club, ther country border to arrive in the Dutch • 24-hour complimentary coffee and
titutions housed here. In the morning, you where you can enjoy a round of golf and town of Hoorn. This picturesque village is tea station
are transferred to one of France’s best golf breathtaking views of the UNESCO Natural the starting point for the optional overland • Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner
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clubs - Le Kempferhof. The club is located World Heritage Middle Rhine Valley. You will trip to the north of Holland and an Amster- and Captain’s Gala Dinner
15 minutes from Strasbourg in the beautiful rejoin your AMADEUS ship in the afternoon dam canal trip. Those remaining on board • Special onboard entertainment with
Alsace region of France and stretches over in Koblenz, one of Germany’s oldest and will discover the beauty of the Dutch water- lectures, cooking demonstrations, onboard
85 hectares of tranquil, natural woodland. most beautiful towns, where you can end ways as the ship glides toward the capital music performances and nightly music by
Late tonight, your ship departs for Germany. the day with a walking tour through this city of the Netherlands, where it will remain the Amadeus Duo in the Panorama Bar
charming location. docked for the evening. Enjoy the Cham- • Complimentary use of onboard bicycles
DAY 3 | G ERMANY: SPEYER · pions-Cocktail in the evening together with • Non-smoking environment (smoking
MANNHEIM DAY 5 | COCHEM your captain. permitted on the Sun Deck)
Before breakfast, you arrive in the Rhineland- The vessel departs Koblenz in the early • All port taxes and local taxes
Palatinate town of Speyer, which played an hours, and makes a detour along the Mosel DAY 8 | AMSTERDAM
important role in the Holy Roman Empire River to the most romantic part of the valley After breakfast, we bid you farewell. We
during the Middle Ages. In the morning, you and the little town of Cochem. The mag- hope to welcome you again soon!
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Itinerary
Golf Cruise on the Danube DAY/CITY
1 BUDAPEST
ARR DEP PROGRAM
Check-in from 4 pm
Welcome Cocktail (incl.)
Welcome Dinner (incl.)
Briefing on all shore excursions, golf clubs
8 DAYS BUDAPEST–PASSAU and starting times
Evening cruise Budapest with folklore show
from E 3.559 per person 2 BUDAPEST 13.30 Transfer to the Pannónia Golf & Resort Club
in the morning
ESZTERGOM 18.30 20.00 Leisure time/ Rejoin the ship
3 BRATISLAVA 08.00 23.00 Transfer to the Penati Golf Club in the morning
4 VIENNA 07.00 Transfer to the Fontana Golf Club in the morning
„Sound of Vienna“ classical concert in the evening
(incl.)
5 VIENNA 02.00
DÜRNSTEIN 08.00 12.00 Option 1: Full-day trip to Lengenfeld Golf Club (opt.)
Option 2: Dürnstein walking tour with wine
tasting (incl.)
EMMERSDORF 15.00 19.00 Excursion to Melk Abbey
in the afternoon (opt.)
6 LINZ Transfer to Beckenbauer Golf Course (by bus from
07.00
08.30
Linz to Passau)
ASCHACH 11.00 11.30
PASSAU 17.00 18.30 Rejoin the ship
Captain's Gala Dinner (incl.)
7 REGENSBURG 10.00
20.00 Option 1: Regensburg walking tour (incl.)
in the morning
Excursion to Weltenburg Abbey (opt.)
in the afternoon
Option 2: Full-day trip to the Regensburg Golf
Club (opt.)
Champions-Cocktail and award ceremony with the
Captain in the evening
8 PASSAU 08.00
Disembarkation after breakfast
Included golf courses are listed in blue. Excursions are listed in bold.
We reserve the right to make amendments to port times, timetable, itinerary or program.
Group size for the golf program: between 20 and 45 participants.
C ZE C H R EP UB LIC
GERMANY
Splendid metropolises like Bratislava, Vienna, and Budapest, views onto lush Regensburg
green landscapes, and rounds of golf await you on our exclusive golf cruise, S LOVAKIA
Emmersdorf
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GOLF CRUISE ON THE DANUBE
which takes you along the magnificent Danube. Commencing in Budapest, Passau Penati Golf Club
Dürnstein
Aschach
you will travel through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria and Germany, passing not
Beckenbauer Linz Bratislava Esztergom
only fantastically beautiful river regions, such as the Wachau and the Danube Golf Club Melk Vienna
Loop, known as the Schlögener Schlinge, but you will also pay a visit to the Donau
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Fontana Golf Club
best golf resorts in the area. An experienced golf expert will be present
Pannónia Golf &
throughout the tour. Resort Club Budapest
A US T R IA
HU NG ARY
The imposing Buda Castle overlooks the city from its elevated position atop Castle Hill.
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Included Golf Courses on the Danube Optional Golf Courses on the Danube
Pannónia Golf & Resort Club Lengenfeld Golf Club
The Pannónia Golf and Country Club is picturesquely situated in a valley The Lengenfeld Golf Club is picturesquely situated in a UNESCO World
bordering the Etyek wine region, east of the Hungarian capital Budapest. The Cultural Landscape in Lower Austria, just a 10-minute drive from Krems. It
18-hole championship course was designed by the prominent Austrian archi- offers an unforgettable golfing experience amongst the terraced vineyard
tect Hans G. Erhardt and opened in 1996. Since then, it has staged many na- landscapes, and golfers can enjoy beautiful views onto romantic forests
tional and international events, including tournaments such as the BMW Golf and the Kamp Valley. The club, with the motto “golf at its finest,” was foun-
Cup International and events sanctioned by the European Golf Association ded in 1993 by Otmar Gschwantner and was extended in 2007. It includes
(EGA). The elegant clubhouse was designed by famous Hungarian neoclassi- a 36-hole golf course, which is divided into the 18-hole Kamptal course
cal architect Mihály Pollack and blends beautifully with the wine-growing sce- with par 71 and the 18-hole Donauland course with par 72. While the hilly
nery. On the course, idyllic lakes serve as obstacles for eight holes. Doglegs terrain and many water hazards of the Kamptal course allow long tees,
provide suspense at holes 9 and 11 and pin placements may also present a the Donauland course presents a more athletic challenge with its slanted
challenge at the hilly greens. The immaculately maintained course meets the areas and narrow first 9 fairways. A specialty at Lengenfeld Golf Club is the
highest European standards and offers players both a technically challenging Golf Vinarium. Each tee is assigned an Austrian grape wine variety, turning
as well as an optically appealing experience with its combination of beautiful the course into an educational wine trail that ends at the clubhouse. The
vegetation, water hazards and sand bunkers. practice area offers golfers a driving range with 40 range tees, practice
bunkers and a putt and pitch area.
Penati Golf Club
Regensburg Golf Club
The Penati Golf Resort is nestled in the Zahorie region of western Slovakia, not
far from the town of Senica. The club offers two 18-hole courses – the challen-
Situated at the foothills of the majestic Bavarian Forest, the Regensburg
ging Legend course, which opened in 2012, and the Heritage course, which
Golf and Country Club is a truly princely estate, complete with a clubhouse
opened in 2013. The Legend course stretches over 95 hectares and was cre-
dating back to 1885, which was a former hunting lodge of the Counts of
ated by Nicklaus Designs, a company founded by golfing legend Jack Nick-
Thurn and Taxis. The Regensburg Golf Club first opened in 1966 with a
laus and considered one of the world’s leading golf course design firms, with
temporary, 4-hole course. In 1968, famous golf architect Donald Harradine
60% of the world’s PGA tournament-hosting golf courses to their name. This
designed a 9-hole course, which he extended by another 9 holes in 1981.
course offers golfers undulating fairways, challenging bunkers and variable
In 2000, the course was modernized by Thomas Himmel, who ensured that
teeing placements, allowing golfers to control the difficulty level of their game.
it meets modern playing requirements. However, the course’s distinctive
The signature holes of the Legend course are the 716-meter 15th hole, which
English parkland character, which it retains, is the work of Harradine. The
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is the longest hole in Europe, as well as the final hole, which is the narrowest
grounds boast trees of up to 300 years old and offer spectacular views of
hole on the green and plays onto a beautiful island green, and will undoub-
the Danube valley. The undulating terrain and the water hazards present
tedly provide an exciting finish to the game. The second 18-hole course, the
both a challenge to players as well as a feast of natural beauty. Among the
Heritage course, was designed by Jonathan Davison and the worldrenowned
club’s achievements is its membership as one of the Leading Golf Courses
Mick McShane and returns to the roots of island-design courses.
of Germany.
Fontana Golf Club
Fontana Golf Club’s championship course promises an unforgettable golfing
experience. Situated about 30 kilometers south of Vienna, the golf course is set
in a lush natural setting and offers a view of the Schneeberg, the highest moun-
tain in Lower Austria, and the foothills of the Viennese Forest. Conceptualized
by the well-known Canadian architect Doug Carrick, the layout and design of
the golf course provides players with a top-class, international golfing expe-
rience that is both challenging and fair. The course opened for play in 1996 © Moritz Richard Münkner
and, from 2006 to 2009, hosted the European Tour in Austria and has since
been considered one of the best golfing locations in Austria and Europe. Due
to constant improvements and renovation, the Fontana course is expected to
become one of the top 10 golf courses in Europe. The exciting 18-hole course
will challenge players with its numerous bunkers and water hazards, combined
with some easier holes to give a satisfying, well-rounded experience.
Quellness Golf Resort/Beckenbauer Golf Course
Picturesquely situated in the peaceful Bavarian countryside, the Quellness
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Golf Resort features the distinguished, 18-hectar Beckenbauer Golf Course,
Golfclub Fontana © Moritz Richard Münkner
a championship course designed by renowned golfer Bernhard Lange. This
exclusive course is one of the select few to host PGA European Tour events,
specifically the Challenge Tour, which was held here from 2013 to 2015. In
addition, in 2015 and 2016, the Beckenbauer Golf Course hosted the Porsche
European Open, and in 2017, it was the venue for the Paul Lawrie Matchplay.
The course has been praised by some of the world’s foremost players for its
technical challenges as well as its impeccable condition. The flat but varied
© Helmut Lackinger
terrain incorporates a multitude of water hazards, such as streams, flood plains,
and lakes, and requires golfers to play a precise game. Holes 9 and 18 pro-
vide the opportunity for particularly spectacular shots onto island greens. The
hand-mown greens and fairways remain in top condition even in the height
of summer.
The Fontana course ranks among the best in Europe.
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© Sound of Vienna
Melk Abbey sits on a hill overlooking the town. "Sound of Vienna" classical concert.
Cruise fares per person in euros based on double occupancy of a cabin Included Features
DATE VESSEL CATEGORY / DECK • 4 rounds of golf at top golf clubs
C-4 C-1 B-4 B-1 A-1 Suite • Green fees, pre-reserved & pre-paid tee
8 DAYS BUDAPEST — PASSAU times, driving range balls
Haydn Haydn Strauss Strauss Mozart Mozart
17.05. – 24.05. AMADEUS Star 3.559 3.859 4.219 4.439 4.729 5.239 • Shared electric golf carts (subject to
availability)
Single cabin supplement per person for all dates: • Lunch Box (on request)
Golf Cruise on the Danube
C-4 + C-1: 15% · B-4: 30% · B-1: 50% · A-1: 60% · Suite: 100% of cruise price.
• Ship crew assistance with golf bags from/
to cabin (on request)
BUDAPEST— PASSAU Esztergom Basilica - the largest church in Hungary. Excursions prices in euros per person • Transfer from ship to golf club and
return to ship
8 DAYS BUDAPEST — PASSAU PRICE
• Services of an experienced golf expert
DAY 1 | HUNGARY: BUDAPEST Opera and Schönbrunn Palace, among of today's golf excursion – a full-day tour „Sound of Vienna“ classical concert included and tour leader
Welcome to your Danube golf cruise! many others. In the morning, you are trans- to the legendary Quellness Golf Resort/ Full-day trip to Lengenfeld Golf Club (min. 10 participants) E 149 • Select excursions as outlined in the
Your journey begins in Budapest, where you ferred to the Fontana Golf Club, pictures- Beckenbauer Golf Course. You will rejoin Dürnstein walking tour with wine tasting included itinerary (included)
embark in the afternoon. You will be briefed quely situated about 30 kilometers south the vessel in Passau in the afternoon. This • Fascinating river cruise in an outside river-
Excursion to Melk Abbey E 47
on all onshore excursions, golf clubs and of Vienna, with a view of the Schneeberg, evening, after the ship departs from Passau, view stateroom of your choice, most with
Regensburg walking tour included
starting times. This evening, join us for a the highest mountain in Lower Austria, and the captain invites you to a festive Gala drop-down panoramic window; walk-out
Welcome Cocktail, followed by a specially- the foothills of the Viennese Forest. After a Dinner, full of wonderful regional dishes. Excursion to Weltenburg Abbey E 59 balconies in suites
prepared Welcome Dinner. While the ship round of golf, you return to your ship. This Full-day trip to Regensburg Golf Club (min. 10 participants) E 159 • Complimentary state-of-the-art audio
cruises through beautifully-illuminated evening offers an included excursion to DAY 7 | R EGENSBURG headsets for all excursions
Budapest, you will be briefed on all onshore
excursions, golf clubs and starting times.
attend the “Sound of Vienna” and listen to
the “Alt Wien” orchestra play popular pieces
After a leisurely breakfast, you arrive in the
Bavarian city of Regensburg, which has one
Transfer prices in euros per person per transfer • Services of an experienced, multilingual
Cruise Director
from Vienna’s classical era – a perfect end to of the most beautiful old towns in Germany. Airport – Port 43 Train station – Port 61 • Gourmet dining with all meals included
DAY 2 | BUDAPEST · ESZTERGOM your experience in the Austrian capital. This UNESCO World Heritage Site boasts Budapest City Center – Port 19 Airport Munich – Port 21 (buffet breakfast, lunch, dinner and mid-
Discover the beautiful sights and attractions architecture from many centuries, reflective Train Station – Port 24 night snack) in the elegant Panorama-
of the Hungarian capital. This morning, you DAY 5 | DÜRNSTEIN · EMMERSDORF of its varied history. The stone bridge, built Restaurant, which accommodates all
will be transferred to the Pannónia Golf and The romantic Wachau is one of the most 1135 – 1146, the Church of St James, and guests in one seating
Country Club, picturesquely situated in a beautiful landscape regions of Austria. In the Schloss of Thurn and Taxis are a few of • Free-flowing quality red & white wines
Lengenfeld Golf Club, perfectly embedded in the terrace-like landscape. from Europe’s famous wine regions with
valley bordering the Etyek wine region. In the morning your AMADEUS ship docks in the town’s highlights. You can take part in
the afternoon, rejoin the ship in Esztergom Dürnstein, a town well-known for its first- an included walking tour of Regensburg every dinner on board
just before dinner. class wines. Wander through this pictures- in the morning as well as an optional excursion • Coffee and tea after lunch and dinner
que village or join the optional full-day trip to Weltenburg Abbey in the afternoon. In • 24-hour complimentary coffee and
DAY 3 | S LOVAKIA: BRATISLAVA to the Lengenfeld Golf Club. During lunch the evening, enjoy the Champions-Cocktail tea station
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In the morning, we call at our next capital onboard, your cruise continues to Emmers- as well as the Award Ceremony with the • Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner
city – the Slovakian capital of Bratislava. dorf. Spend the afternoon discovering this captain as your ship heads for Passau. and Captain’s Gala Dinner
After breakfast you are transferred to the typical small town in Lower Austria or opt to Alternatively, join the optional full-day • Special onboard entertainment with
Penati Golf Club, which is situated near the travel across the river to nearby Melk and its trip to the Regensburg Golf Club, one of lectures, cooking demonstrations, onboard
town of Senica and features the longest magnificent Benedictine abbey – the largest the leading golf courses of Germany. music performances and nightly music by
hole in Europe. In the evening, enjoy dinner in Austria. In the evening, your ship leaves the Amadeus Duo in the Panorama Bar
on board before the vessel departs Slovakia the Wachau and heads for Linz. DAY 8 | PASSAU • Complimentary use of onboard bicycles
and crosses into Austria. In the early morning, we reach our final • Non-smoking environment (smoking
DAY 6 | L INZ · ASCHACH destination – Passau. After breakfast, the permitted on the Sun Deck)
DAY 4 | AUSTRIA: VIENNA GERMANY: PASSAU entire AMADEUS crew bids you farewell • All port taxes and local taxes
The magnificent capital city of Austria fea- Early in the morning, your ship reaches the and wishes you a good and safe journey
tures many worldfamous sights such as St. erstwhile cultural capital, Linz, where your home. We hope to welcome you again
Stephen’s Cathedral, the Vienna State vessel makes a short stop for the departure soon!
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Itinerary
Golf Cruise on the Seine DAY/CITY
1 PARIS
20.00
ARR DEP PROGRAM
Check-in from 4 pm
Welcome Cocktail (incl.)
Welcome Dinner (incl.)
Briefing on all shore excursions, golf clubs
8 DAYS PARIS–LE HAVRE–PARIS and starting times
from E 3.679 per person 2 CONFLANS 01.30 17.00 Transfer to the famous Le Golf National Golf Club
in the morning
3 ROUEN 08.00 17.30 Transfer to the Golf Club Hôtel de Saint Saëns
in the morning
4 LE HAVRE 03.30 Option 1: Excursion to Étretat in the morning (opt.)
Excursion to Honfleur in the afternoon (incl.)
Option 2: Full-day trip to the renowned Golf Club
Barrière de Deauville (opt.)
5 LE HAVRE 09.00 Transfer to the breathtaking Golf Club d´ Étretat
(from Le Havre/to Caudebec en Caux)
in the morning
CAUDEBEC- 15.00 22.00 Rejoin to the ship
EN-CAUX
6 LES ANDELYS 08.00 09.00 Transfer to the Du Vaudreuil Golf Club
(from Les Andelys / to Poissy)
VERNON 11.30 13.30
POISSY 19.30 20.30 Rejoin the ship
Captain's Gala Dinner (incl.)
7 PARIS 03.00 City tour of Paris (incl.) in the morning
Guided walking tour of the Montmartre district (opt.)
in the afternoon
Champions-Cocktail and award ceremony with the
Captain in the evening
8 PARIS
Disembarkation after breakfast
Included golf courses are listed in blue. Excursions are listed in bold.
We reserve the right to make amendments to port times, timetable, itinerary or program.
Group size for the golf program: between 20 and 45 participants.
UN IT E D K IN G D O M
NETHERLANDS
The cultural riches of France await you on this cruise, together with some of the el
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ha B ELG IU M
most beautiful French golf courses! Our journey commences and ends in Paris English C
and follows the footsteps of the old French masters, discovering their history. Golf d’Étretat
GOLF CRUISE ON THE SEINE
GOLF CRUISE ON THE SEINE
You will continue downriver to Normandy and to Le Havre, the shining star of Étretat Golf de Saint Saëns
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post-war reconstruction on the northern coast. The landscapes along the banks Normandy - Le Havre
beaches Caudebec-en-Caux
of the Seine provide the perfect setting for golf excursions. In the company Honfleur
Rouen
Les Andelys
of an experienced golf expert, you will enjoy the unmistakeable French flair Du Vaudreuil Golf Club
while playing a relaxed round of golf. Vernon Conflans
Normandy Poissy
FRANCE
Paris Seine
Le Golf National
Paris: an evening view from the famous Ponte Alexandre III over the Seine, onto the Eiffel Tower.
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Included Golf Courses on the Seine Optional Golf Courses on the Seine
Le Golf National Barrière de Deauville Golf Club
The Golf National complex, founded in 1985, is situated southwest of Paris Situated on the heights of Mont Canisy, just outside Deauville, the Barrière
in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, near the Palace of Versailles. Designed by ar- de Deauville Golf Club opened in 1929 and is considered one of the most
chitects Hubert Chesneau and Robert von Hagge as a permanent home for beautiful golf courses in France. Its three 9-hole courses, with a mix of
the Open de France, Le Golf National features the championship Albatros tree-lined and open parkland holes, stretching across rolling terrain, were
course, which is considered one of the best in Europe. Extensive renova- designed by architects Tom Simpson and Henry Cotton. This is a genuine
tions have taken place on the Albatros course since it was chosen as the championship course which has hosted the French Open, the Ebel Match
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host venue for the Ryder Cup 2018. Players can expect a course that offers Play and the Air France Madame, as well as players such as Gary Player, Tony
plenty of risk/reward situations, with undulating fairways and links-style bun- Jacklin and Peter Fowler. It offers stunning views of the sea and the surroun-
kers, and can look forward to the challenging water hazards that surround ding Normandy countryside, while presenting technical challenges that will
the final four holes. The Albatros course masterfully combines a traditional test even experienced players, particularly on Cotton’s Bleu course, with par
links feel with the modern features of target golf. Golf National’s second 18- 36, which is characterized by its green speed and many bunkers. Simpson’s
hole course, the Aigle, offers a more relaxed experience – a perfect warm-up 9-hole Rouge course fits well with the 9-hole Blanc course, as well as the
course for the more challenging Albatros course. Oiselet, the 9-hole third additional Bleu course. From the Blanc course, usually played as the back-
course of Golf National, is ideal for practice sessions. nine of the 18, golfers can enjoy stunning views over Deauville.
Golf Hôtel de Saint-Saëns
The Golf Hôtel de Saint-Saëns is situated between Rouen and Dieppe,
bordering the Eawy Forest – the largest beechwood forest in France. De-
signed by architect Denis Robinson, the first five holes of the golf course
opened in 1988.The course opened fully in 1989 and has hosted various
European championships. The 71-par woodland golf course stretches
over 6009 meters and is considered one of the most picturesque courses
in Normandy, providing not only a charming setting but also a challenging
course with plenty of variety for players, as it is composed of three distinct
sections, each of which presents its own unique challenges. From hole 1
to hole 5, the Varenne River flows along the greens and fairways. The next
section, up to hole ten, is characterized by a lovely beech and oak forest.
Finally, on the other side of the forest, the course opens onto a plateau,
with spectacular views of the Normandy countryside and the club house,
which is housed in the charming 19th century manor, “Le Vaudichon”.
Golf d’Étretat
Set above the cliffs of Étretat with a spectacular view of the English Chan-
nel, the magnificent, wave-cut arches of the famous cliffs and the charming
village below, the Étretat Golf Club is considered one of the three best
French seaside golf courses. The club, which is over 100 years old, was
founded in 1908 by Englishmen. The first president was Bernard Forbes,
8th Earl of Granard. The original 13-hole course was designed by Julien
Chantepie and Arnaud Massy (the only Frenchman to have won the Open).
The club closed during WWII, but reopened in 1949, after the landmines
had been cleared out. Didier Fruchet revised the layout in the 1990s and
today the resort extends over 6,000 meters. The 18-hole course will test
every facet of players’ games, particularly with the exciting sequence of
holes at the back nine, between the 10th and the 14th, where the fairways
run along the cliff edge.
Du Vaudreuil Golf Club
The du Vaudreuil Golf Club is situated in a picturesque area with a rich history
GOLF CRUISE ON THE SEINE
GOLF CRUISE ON THE SEINE
stretching back to prehistoric times. This countryside was a destination much
favored by kings of France, due to its exceptional location in the Seine loop in
Normandy. Much later, the Marquis Marc de la Haye bought the 90 hectares
that make up the golf course today and commissioned renowned English
golf architect Fred Hawtree to design the course, which opened in 1962. It
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has been modernized to suit present-day playing requirements by his son,
Martin. The clubhouse, considered one of the most beautiful in France, is a
17th century barn originally located in the village, which was dismantled and
reassembled on the estate. In 2008, Jean-Claude Forestier became the new
owner of the club and is responsible for its current excellence, including its
classification as a PGA venue. The narrow, tree-lined fairways, water hazards,
and bunkers offer suitable challenges for all playing levels.
Golfing experiences that make you happy.
18 19Without a doubt, Montmartre is one of the most popular and beautiful neighborhoods in Paris. The small picturesque town of Honfleur.
Cruise fares per person in euros based on double occupancy of a cabin Included Features
DATE VESSEL CATEGORY / DECK • 4 rounds of golf at top golf clubs
• Green fees, pre-reserved & pre-paid tee
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C-4 C-1 B-4 B-1 A-1 Suite
8 DAYS PARIS — LE HAVRE — PARIS times, driving range balls
Haydn Haydn Strauss Strauss Mozart Mozart
11.09. – 18.09. AMADEUS Diamond 3.679 4.019 4.389 4.629 5.239 5.459 • Shared electric golf carts (subject to
availability)
Single cabin supplement per person for all dates: • Lunch Box (on request)
C-4 + C-1: 15% · B-4: 30% · B-1: 50% · A-1: 60% · Suite: 100% of cruise price.
• Ship crew assistance with golf bags from/
Golf cruise on the Seine 2 single cabins are available on AMADEUS Diamond at the same price as C-1 cabins.
to cabin (on request)
• Transfer from ship to golf club and
PARIS — LE HAVRE— PARIS Les Andelys: made famous by the castle of Richard the Lionheart. Excursions prices in euros per person return to ship
• Services of an experienced golf expert
8 DAYS PARIS — LE HAVRE — PARIS PRICE
and tour leader
DAY 1 | FRANKREICH: PARIS transferred to the Golf Hôtel de Saint Saëns, club, join the walking tour along the cliff Excursion to the cliff paths of Étretat € 49 • Select excursions as outlined in the
Embark in the afternoon and get settled in which is picturesquely situated bordering paths of Étretat, where the iconic, steep Excursion to Honfleur included itinerary (included)
your cabin. This evening, enjoy a Welcome the Eawy Forest – the largest beechwood chalk cliffs and impressive needle-like for- Full-day trip to the Barrière de Deauville Golf Club (min. 10 participants) E 189 • Fascinating river cruise in an outside river-
Cocktail, followed by a specially prepared forest in France. mations of the Normandy coastline view stateroom of your choice, most with
City tour of Paris included
Welcome Dinner. Afterwards, you will be have inspired many well-known artists. French balconies
Guided walking tour of the Montmartre district E 49
briefed on all onshore excursions, golf clubs DAY 4 | L E HAVRE • Complimentary state-of-the-art audio
and starting times, while the ship will have Although the harbor of Le Havre was greatly DAY 6 | LES ANDELYS · VERNON · POISSY headsets for all excursions
left Paris and cruise to the next port of call:
Conflans.
destroyed in World War II, it was rebuilt and
continues to be an important port city in
Today, your vessel anchors in the little town
of Les Andelys in the shadow of Château
Transfer prices in euros per person per transfer • Services of an experienced, multilingual
Cruise Director
Normandy. Explore the Normandy coastline Gaillard, once home to Richard Lionheart. Airport CDG – Hotel 52 Paris train station – Port 44 • Gourmet dining with all meals included
DAY 2 | CONFLANS with a walk along Ètretat’s cliff-top paths for This is the starting point for your golf club Airport CDG - Port 52 (buffet breakfast, lunch, dinner and mid-
Arrive in Conflans, at the confluence of the a view of steep chalk rocks with impressive visit of Golf du Vaudreuil. In the evening, night snack) in the elegant Panorama-
Oise and the Seine. In the morning, you are needle-like formations, which have inspired the captain invites you to his Gala Dinner – Restaurant, which accommodates all
transferred to the famous Le Golf National many well-known artists. Nearby, is the city a wonderful finish to a fantastic day. guests in one seating
club, which is situated southwest of Paris in of Honfleur, where the Seine meets the • Free-flowing quality red & white wines
Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, near the Palace Atlantic. This harbor town is regarded as a DAY 7 | PARIS Golf Barrière de Deauville: it might look simple, but the sea wind can complicate the 18-hole course. from Europe’s famous wine regions with
of Versailles. Le Golf National features the jewel on the Côte Fleurie and is a wonderful In the early hours of the morning we will every dinner on board
Albatros golf course, which is considered way to spend an afternoon. Alternatively, say “Bienvenue” to the French capital once • Coffee and tea after lunch and dinner
one of the best in Europe and has seen you can enjoy a full-day trip to the Barrière again. The day is yours to explore this ro- • 24-hour complimentary coffee and
further improvements since it was chosen de Deauville Golf Club. This optional golf mantic city. An included city tour takes you tea station
as the host venue for the Ryder Cup 2018. club trip can be booked until 1 month be- to the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, the Eiffel • Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner
Enjoy dinner on board in the evening. fore departure. Min. number of participants Tower, and the bustling Champs-Élysées in and Captain’s Gala Dinner
GOLF CRUISE ON THE SEINE
10, max. number of participants 45. the morning. In the afternoon, an optional • Special onboard entertainment with
DAY 3 | R OUEN tour allows you to explore the quirky artists’ lectures, cooking demonstrations, onboard
This morning, we reach Rouen, often called DAY 5 | LE HAVRE · CAUDEBEC-EN-CAUX district of Montmartre and the Sacré-Coeur, music performances and nightly music by
the “Ville Musée” (Museum Town) because In the morning, you are transferred to the located on the highest hill in northern Paris. the Amadeus Duo in the Panorama Bar
of the many art, history, and antiquities mu- breathtaking Golf d’Étretat Golf Club. Set In the evening, celebrate your golf trip at • Complimentary use of onboard bicycles
seums scattered across the city. The town is above the cliffs of Étretat with a spectacular the Champions-Cocktail with the captain. • Non-smoking environment (smoking
also known for the cathedral that inspired view of the English Channel, the magni- permitted on the Sun Deck)
Claude Monet, the modern Church of Joan ficent, wavecut arches of the famous cliffs DAY 8 | PARIS • All port taxes and local taxes
of Arc, with its magnificent 16-th century and the charming village below, the Étretat After breakfast, your AMADEUS Diamond
stained-glass windows, the “Gros Horloge” Golf Club is over 100 years old and is consi- crew bids you “adieu”. We hope to see you
(astronomical clock), and the Parliament dered one of the three best French seaside again soon and wishes you a safe journey
of Normandy. In the morning, you will be golf courses. After visiting this famous golf home!
20 21Welcome on Board!
Tastefully furnished Suite Excellent service
Panorama Restaurant
Outdoor glass-shielded “River Terrace”
Elegant design Deck on AMADEUS Diamond
Let yourself be enchanted by the romantic landscape Suite on AMADEUS Diamond
Fitness room Your relaxing retreat Panorama Bar Magic moments
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