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FEATURING SPECIAL PROGRAMS ON BOARD AND ASHORE
THEMED C R UI S E S 202 0
GOLF · CLASSICAL MUSIC · WINTER
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Golf Cruises
Indulge your passions!
RHINE · DANUBE · SEINE ..................4 — 9
RHINE: 8 days Basel — Amsterdam.................. 4
DANUBE: 8 days Budapest — Passau ................... 5
SEINE: 8 days Paris — Le Havre — Paris ............ 6
Dates and rates ...................................................... 7
Included Golf Clubs
(Rhine, Danube, Seine) ................................... 8 — 9
All Golf cruises are conceived for a number
of participants between 20 and 40.
Classical
Music Cruises
RHINE · DANUBE ............................ 10 — 17
RHINE: 8 days Amsterdam — Basel .................10
DANUBE: 8 days Passau — Budapest — Passau.... 11
Onboard music experts (Rhine, Danube) ..........12
Dates and rates ....................................................13
Musicians Line-up (Rhine) ............................ 14 — 15
Musicians Line-up (Danube) ........................ 16 — 17
Winter Cruises
RHINE · DANUBE ........................... 18 — 27
MAGIC OF ADVENT .............................. 19 — 21
5 days Cologne — Strasbourg ..............................19
5 days Strasbourg — Cologne ..............................19
7 days Vienna — Nuremberg ................................20
Dates and rates ....................................................21
CHRISTMAS CRUISES ...........................22 — 24
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7 days Cologne — Strasbourg — Cologne............22
7 days Passau — Bratislava — Passau .....................23
Dates and rates ....................................................24
NEW YEAR‘S EVE CRUISES ..................25 — 27
8 days Cologne — Basel — Cologne .....................25
7 days Passau — Budapest — Passau .....................26
Bond with other travelers over shared passions! Dates and rates ....................................................27
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“Father Rhine” has much to offer, Golf Cruise on the Rhine Golf Cruise on the Danube Splendid metropolises like
and this program combining Bratislava, Vienna, and Budapest,
culture and golf will show you the
8 DAYS BASEL — AMSTERDAM | from € 3.709 per person 8 DAYS BUDAPEST — PASSAU | from € 3.509 per person
views onto lush green landscapes,
most beautiful aspects of this and rounds of golf await you on
dream river. Be amazed by the
Your itinerary Your itinerary our exclusive golf cruise, which
DAY/PORT ARR DEP PROGRAM DAY/PORT ARR DEP PROGRAM
sightseeing attractions of the takes you along the magnificent
1 BASEL
17.00 Embarkation from 4 pm · Welcome Cocktail and 1 BUDAPEST Embarkation from 4 pm · Welcome Cocktail and
Rhine region and enjoy a golf Danube through Hungary,
Welcome Dinner · Briefing on all shore excursions, Welcome Dinner · Briefing on all shore excursions,
themed journey together with golf clubs and starting times golf clubs and starting times Slovakia, Austria and Germany.
an experienced trainer, who will 2 STRASBOURG 09.00 23.00 Visit of the Le Kempferhof Golf Club (included) 2 BUDAPEST 13.30 Visit of the Pannónia Golf & Country Club (incl.) An experienced golf expert will
ESZTERGOM 18.30 19.00 Leisure time / rejoin the ship
visit select regional golf clubs be present throughout the tour.
3 SPEYER 07.00 12.00 Visit of the St. Leon-Rot Golf Club (included) 3 BRATISLAVA 08.00 23.00 Visit of the Penati Golf Club (included)
with you. MANNHEIM 14.00 Rejoin the ship in the afternoon
4 VIENNA 07.00 Visit of the Fontana Golf Club (included)
4 MANNHEIM 01.00 “Sound of Vienna” classical concert
RÜDESHEIM 07.00 12.00 Visit of the Jakobsberg Golf Club (included) in the evening (included)
KOBLENZ 15.30 Rejoin the ship 5 VIENNA 02.00
K oblenz walking tour in the afternoon (included) DÜRNSTEIN Option 1: Full-day trip to Lengenfeld Golf Club
08.00 12.00
(optional)
5 KOBLENZ 22.00 Cochem walking tour with wine tasting
Option 2: Dürnstein walking tour with
in the morning (included; from/to Koblenz) wine tasting (included)
EMMERSDORF 15.00 19.00
Excursion to Melk Abbey (optional)
6 COLOGNE isit of the Golf & Country Club Velderhof
07.00 14.30
V
(included) 6 LINZ isit of the Beckenbauer Golf Club
07.00 08.30
V
DÜSSELDORF 17.30 17.45 Rejoin the ship · Captain‘s Gala Dinner (included; from Linz / to Passau)
PASSAU 17.00 18.30 Rejoin the ship · Captain‘s Gala Dinner
7 HOORN 13.00 13.30
North Holland excursion and city tour of 7 REGENSBURG ption 1: Regensburg walking tour in the
10.00 20.00 O
Amsterdam with canal trip morning (included) · Excursion to Weltenburg
(included; from Hoorn/to Amsterdam) Abbey in the afternoon (optional)
AMSTERDAM 17.30
Leisure time /rejoin the ship Option 2: Full-day trip to Regensburg Golf Club
Champions-Cocktail and award ceremony (optional)
with the Captain in the evening Champions-Cocktail and award ceremony
with the Captain in the evening
8 AMSTERDAM Disembarkation after breakfast
8 PASSAU 08.00 Disembarkation after breakfast
For details regarding shore excursions, please refer to the separate pamphlet. Excursions listed in blue are not included in the cruise price.
We reserve the right to make amendments to the timetable and program. For details regarding shore excursions, please refer to the separate pamphlet.
We reserve the right to make amendments to the timetable and program.
Le Kempferhof Golf Club Fontana Golf Club
Jakobsberg Golf Club Pannónia Golf & Country Club
Hoorn Ijsselmeer
Amsterdam lake GERMA N Y C ZEC H REP U B L I C
North Sea R Regensburg
G E R M A NY SLOVAKIA
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NE T HE R LA ND S
ne
B E LG I UM Düsseldorf Passau Emmersdorf Penati Golf Club
Cologne Golf & Country Club Velderhof Dürnstein
Aschach
Koblenz Jakobsberg Golf Resort
Cochem Rüdesheim Beckenbauer Linz Melk Bratislava
Vienna
Golf Club
LUXEMBOURG lle Esztergom
se Danube
Mo Middle Rhine Valley Fontana
FRA NC E Speyer Mannheim Golf Club
Budapest
St. Leon-Rot Golf Club Pannónia Golf &
A U S T RI A
ine
Strasbourg Country Club
Le Kempferhof Golf Club
Rh
Basel H U N G A RY
S WI T Z E R L A ND
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The cultural riches of France await Golf Cruise on the Seine Cruise fares per person in euros based on double occupancy of a cabin
TOUR DATE VESSEL CABIN TYPE & DECKS
you on this cruise, together with
8 DAYS PARIS — LE HAVRE — PARIS | from € 3.729 per person C-4 C-1 B-4 B-1 A-1 Suite
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some of the most beautiful French RHINE: BASEL — AMSTERDAM
Haydn Haydn Strauss Strauss Mozart Mozart
Your itinerary
golf courses! 12.05. – 19.05. AMADEUS Imperial 3.709 4.019 4.409 4.649 4.959 5.499
C-4 C-1 B-4 B-1 A-1 Suite
The landscapes along the banks DANUBE: BUDAPEST — PASSAU Haydn Haydn Strauss Strauss Mozart Mozart
DAY/PORT ARR DEP PROGRAM
08.10. – 15.10. AMADEUS Imperial 3.509 3.799 4.149 4.369 4.649 5.149
of the Seine provide the perfect
1 PARIS 20.00 Embarkation from 4 pm · Welcome Cocktail and C-4 C-1 B-4 B-1 A-1 Suite
SEINE: PARIS — LE HAVRE — PARIS
setting for golf excursions. Welcome Dinner · Briefing on all shore excursions, Haydn Haydn Strauss Strauss Mozart Mozart
golf clubs and starting times 10.06. – 17.06. AMADEUS Diamond 3.729 4.079 4.459 4.699 5.329 5.549
In the company of an experienced
2 CONFLANS 01.30 17.00 Visit of the Le Golf National Golf Club (included) Early booking bonus of 15% on the above-mentioned, regular cruise prices when booking Enjoy a unique golf experience
golf expert, you will enjoy the by 30.11.2019
unmistakable French flair while 3 ROUEN 08.00 17.30 Visit of the Golf de Saint Saëns Club (included) All cabins are outside facing and have two beds that can be linked together or set up
separately, as you wish.
Inclusions
playing a relaxed round of golf. 4 LE HAVRE 03.30 Option 1: Excursion to Étretat in the morning Single cabin supplement per person for all dates: C-4 + C-1: 15% · B-4: 30% · B-1: 50% · GOLF PROGRAM
(optional) A-1: 60% · Suite: 100% of cruise price. Single cabins available on AMADEUS Diamond at • 4 rounds of golf at top golf clubs
Excursion to Honfleur in the afternoon (included) the same price as C-1 cabins.
• Green fees, pre-reserved & pre-paid tee
Option 2: Full-day trip to Barrière de Deauville For deck plans, please see pages 86 — 95 in “River Cruises 2020”. times, driving range balls
Golf Club (optional)
• Shared electric golf carts (subject
to availability)
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CAUDEBEC-
09.00 Visit of the Golf d‘Étretat Golf Club (included;
15.00 22.00 from Le Havre/to Caudebec-en-Caux)
Excursions prices per person in euros • Lunch Box (on request)
EN-CAUX Rejoin the ship • Ship crew assistance with golf bags from/
GOLF CRUISE | RHINE: BASEL — AMSTERDAM Price
to cabin (on request)
6 LES ANDELYS 08.00 09.00 Visit of the Golf du Vaudreuil Golf Club Koblenz walking tour included • Transfer from/to ship and to/from golf clubs
(included; from Le Andelys/ to Poissy) Cochem walking tour with wine tasting included • Services of an experienced golf expert and
POISSY 19.30 20.30 Rejoin the ship · Captain‘s Gala Dinner North Holland excursion and city tour of Amsterdam with canal trip included tour leader
7 PARIS 03.00 City tour of Paris in the morning GOLF CRUISE | DANUBE: BUDAPEST — PASSAU Price
CRUISE PROGRAM
Guided walking tour of the Montmartre district**
“Sound of Vienna” classical concert included • Fascinating river cruise in an outside river-
in the afternoon (optional)
Full-day trip to Lengenfeld Golf Club (minimum 10 participants)* 149 view stateroom of your choice, most with
Excursion to the Palace of Versailles**
Dürnstein walking tour with wine tasting* included French balcony (AMADEUS Diamond) or
in the afternoon (optional)
Excursion to Melk Abbey 48 drop-down panoramic windows (AMADEUS
Champions-Cocktail and award ceremony with Imperial); Walk-out balconies in suites
the Captain in the evening Regensburg walking tour* included (AMADEUS Imperial)
Excursion to Weltenburg Abbey* 61 • Select excursions as outlined in the itinerary
8 PARIS Disembarkation after breakfast
Full-day trip to Regensburg Golf Club (minimum 10 participants)* 159 (included)
Excursions listed in blue are not included in the cruise price. GOLF CRUISE | SEINE: PARIS — LE HAVRE — PARIS Price • Complimentary state-of-the-art audio
For details regarding shore excursions, please refer to the separate pamphlet. headsets for all excursions
We reserve the right to make amendments to the timetable and program. Excursion to Étretat 50
The beautiful 18-hole golf course Golf d‘Étretat ** Excursion can only booked in advance and operate at the same time. • Services of an experienced, multilingual
Excursion to Honfleur included
Cruise Director
Full-day trip to Barrière de Deauville Golf Club (minimum 10 participants) 189
• Gourmet dining with all meals included
City tour of Paris included (buffet breakfast, lunch, dinner and midnight
Le National Golf Club snack) in the elegant Panorama-Restaurant,
Guided walking tour of the Montmartre district** 50
Excursion to the Palace of Versailles** 100 which accommodates all guests in one sitting
• Free-flowing quality red & white wines from
* Excursions operate at the same time
** Excursions only bookable in advance and operate at the same time. Europe’s famous wine regions with every
nel B E L G I UM dinner on board
Chan
• Coffee and tea after lunch and dinner
Golf d‘Étretat
Transfers prices per person in euros
• 24-hour complimentary coffee and tea station
Étretat • Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and
Le Havre
Golf de Saint Saëns Captain’s Gala Dinner
The beaches RHINE: BASEL — AMSTERDAM Budapest/train station — vessel 25
of Normandy Caudebec-en-Caux • Special onboard entertainment including
Rouen Basel/airport — vessel 52 Passau/vessel — train station 22
Honfleur talks, cooking demonstration, onboard
Les Andelys Basel/train station — vessel 52 Passau/vessel — Munich/airport 87 music performances and nightly music by
Du Vaudreuil Golf Club Amsterdam/vessel — airport 48 the AMADEUS Duo in the Panorama-Bar
SEINE: PARIS — LE HAVRE — PARIS
Vernon Amsterdam/vessel — city center 48 • Fitness room (open 24 hours)
Conflans Paris/airport CDG — vessel or v.v. 54
Poissy Amsterdam/vessel — train station 40
Paris Paris/airport CDG — hotel or v.v. 54 • Complimentary use of onboard bicycles
F R A NC E
Versailles DANUBE: BUDAPEST — PASSAU Paris/train station — vessel or v.v. 45 • Non-smoking environment
Le Golf National (smoking permitted on the Sun Deck)
Budapest/airport — vessel 44
Budapest/airport — city center 20 • All port taxes, embarkation, disembarkation
and lock fees
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PENATI GOLF RESORT The Albatros course masterfully combines a traditional links feel with
The Golf resort is nestled in the Zahorie region of western Slovakia, not the modern features of target golf. Golf National’s second 18-hole
far from the town of Senica. The club offers two 18-hole courses the course, the Aigle, offers a more relaxed experience – a perfect warm-up
challenging Legend course, which opened in 2012, and the Heritage course for the more challenging Albatros course. Oiselet, the 9-hole
course, which opened in 2013. The Legend course stretches over 95 third course of Golf National, is ideal for practice sessions.
hectares and was created by Nicklaus Designs, a company founded by
golfing legend Jack Nicklaus and considered one of the world’s leading GOLF HOTEL DE SAINT SAËNS
golf course design firms, with 60% of the world’s PGA tournament- The Golf Club is situated between Rouen and Dieppe, bordering the
hosting golf courses to their name. This course offers golfers undulating Eawy Forest – the largest beechwood forest in France. Designed by
fairways, challenging bunkers and variable teeing placements, allowing architect Denis Robinson, the first five holes of the golf course opened
golfers to control the difficulty level of their game. The signature holes in 1988. The course opened fully in 1989 and has hosted various
Discover Europe’s most
of the Legend course are the 716-meter 15th hole, which is the longest European championships. The 71-par woodland golf course stretches
hole in Europe, as well as the final hole, which is the narrowest hole on over 6009 meters and is considered one of the most picturesque
the green and plays onto a beautiful island green, and will undoubtedly courses in Normandy, providing not only a charming setting but also a
spectacular golf courses!
provide an exciting finish to the game. The second 18-hole course, the challenging course with plenty of variety for players, as it is composed
Heritage course, was designed by J. Davison and the world-renowned of three distinct sections, each of which presents its own unique
Mick McShane and returns to the roots of island-design courses. challenges. From hole 1 to hole 5, the Varenne River flows along the
greens and fairways. The next section, up to hole 10, is characterized
FONTANA GOLF CLUB by a lovely beech and oak forest. Finally, on the other side of the
The Club’s championship course promises an unforgettable golfing forest, the course opens onto a plateau, with spectacular views of the
experience. Situated about 30 kilometers south of Vienna, the golf Normandy countryside and the club house, which is housed in the
modelled fairways each feature four different teeing grounds, as well as course is set in a lush natural setting and offers a view of the Schnee- charming 19th century manor, “Le Vaudichon”.
Golf Clubs on the Rhine large bunkers, a good number of water hazards and undulating greens. berg, the highest mountain in Lower Austria, and the foothills of the
The course is sporting but fair and you may find that your greatest Viennese Forest. Conceptualized by the well-known Canadian architect GOLF D’ÉTRETAT
LE KEMPFERHOF GOLF ET CHÂTEAU-HÔTEL golfing challenge at the Jakobsberg Golf Resort will be not to get Doug Carrick, the layout and design of the golf course provides players Set above the cliffs of Étretat with a spectacular view of the English
The Golf Club is located 15 minutes from Strasbourg in the beautiful distracted by the spectacular natural surroundings and the panoramic with a top-class, international golfing experience that is both challenging Channel, the magnificent, wave-cut arches of the famous cliffs and
Alsace region of France and stretches across 85 hectares of tranquil, views of the legendary Lorelei valley, Marksburg castle and the and fair. The course opened for play in 1996 and, from 2006 to 2009, the charming village below, the Étretat Golf Club is considered one
natural woodland. The Kempferhof golf course is listed as one of the Westerwald and Hunsrück hills. hosted the European Tour in Austria and has since been considered of the three best French seaside golf courses. The club, which is over
top 5 golf courses in France, as well as one of the 15 best courses in one of the best golfing locations in Austria and Europe. Due to constant 100 years old, was founded in 1908 by Englishmen. The first president
continental Europe by the Rolex World’s Top 1000 Golf Courses guide. GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB VELDERHOF improvements and renovation, the Fontana course is expected to was Bernard Forbes, 8th Earl of Granard. The original 13-hole course was
The 18-hole course was designed by the American architect Robert The Velderhof Golf Club extends over an idyllic and tranquil lowland become one of the top 10 golf courses in Europe. The exciting 18-hole designed by Julien Chantepie and Arnaud Massy (the only Frenchman
von Hagge and opened in 1990. Hundred-year-old oaks, poplars and surrounded by extensive forests. It is conveniently and centrally situated course will challenge players with its numerous bunkers and water to have won the Open). The club closed during WW II, but reopened in
beech trees line the beautiful and challenging course, which features about thirty minutes from both the historic city of Cologne and Düssel- hazards, combined with some easier holes to give a satisfying, well- 1949, after the landmines had been cleared out. Didier Fruchet revised
13 water hazards, undulating fairways, large bunkers and immaculate dorf. The main feature of the club is the championship course, designed rounded experience. the layout in the 1990s and today the resort extends over 6,000 meters.
greens. As you reach the 18th hole, you will see enchanting views of by golf architect Dieter R. Sziedat, which provides suitable challenges The 18-hole course will test every facet of players’ games, particularly
the Château-Hôtel, which was built in 1865 by Jean de Dartein, who for players of all handicap levels. The 27 holes stretch over 3 courses, QUELLNESS GOLF RESORT / BECKENBAUER GOLF COURSE with the exciting sequence of holes at the back nine, between the 10th
was inspired by Gaudi’s style, as well as the 19th century hunting lodge, with 9-hole and 18-hole options. The golf course follows the ancient Picturesquely situated in the peaceful Bavarian countryside, the and the 14th, where the fairways run along the cliff edge.
which now serves as the clubhouse. Test every aspect of your game lines originally carved into the landscape by the legendary Rhine River. Quellness Golf Resort features the distinguished, 18-hectar Becken-
with this top-quality golf course, while enjoying the peace of nature! It features fast greens, wide fairways, well-placed fairway bunkers bauer Golf Course, a championship course designed by renowned DU VAUDREUIL GOLF CLUB
and exciting water hazards, all surrounded by picturesque streams golfer Bernhard Lange. This exclusive course is one of the select few The du Vaudreuil Golf Club is situated in a picturesque area with a
GOLF CLUB ST. LEON-ROT and biotopes. The Velderhof Golf Club is generously laid out and all to host PGA European Tour events, specifically the Challenge Tour, rich history stretching back to prehistoric times. This countryside was
The Golf Club, which opened in 1997, is situated near Heidelberg and facilities are kept in peak condition. which was held here from 2013 to 2015. In addition, in 2015 and 2016, a destination much favored by kings of France, due to its exceptional
sets a benchmark for golf clubs. The complex, masterminded by the The driving range features brand-new grass tees which extend over the Beckenbauer Golf Course hosted the Porsche European Open, and location in the Seine loop in Normandy. Much later, the Marquis Marc
founder Dietmar Hopp, boasts two 18-hole championship courses, a 2,500m² in front of the range. Combining modernity with history, in 2017, it was the venue for the Paul Lawrie Matchplay. The course has de la Haye bought the 90 hectares that make up the golf course today
9-hole executive course and a children’s course. The English golf course the range retains the charm of the original architecture of the former been praised by some of the world’s foremost players for its technical and commissioned renowned English golf architect Fred Hawtree to
architect Dave Thomas designed the St. Leon course as a links-style barn and fits harmoniously with the historic ambience of Velderhof. challenges as well as its impeccable condition. The flat but varied design the course, which opened in 1962. It has been modernized to
course, reminiscent of Scottish or Irish golf courses. The course became terrain incorporates a multitude of water hazards, such as streams, suit present-day playing requirements by his son, Martin. The clubhouse,
famous in 2002 when the world’s number one player Tiger Woods won flood plains, and lakes, and requires golfers to play a precise game. considered one of the most beautiful in France, is a 17th century barn
his third Deutsche Bank SAP Open there. The Rot course was designed
Golf Clubs on the Danube Holes 9 and 18 provide the opportunity for particularly spectacular originally located in the village, which was dismantled and reassembled
by architect Hannes Schreiner, who retained much of the original river shots onto island greens. The hand-mown greens and fairways remain on the estate. In 2008, Jean-Claude Forestier became the new owner
wetland, ensuring that the course offers not only charming scenery but PANNÓNIA GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB in top condition even in the height of summer. of the club and is responsible for its current excellence, including its
also presents special challenges. The island green of the Rot course and It is picturesquely situated in a valley bordering the Etyek wine region, classification as a PGA venue. The narrow, tree-lined fairways, water
the island fairway of the St. Leon course are the signature holes of the east of the Hungarian capital Budapest. The 18-hole championship hazards, and bunkers offer suitable challenges for all playing levels.
club. The Golf Club is one of the “Leading Golf Courses in Germany” course was designed by the prominent Austrian architect Hans G.
Golf Clubs on the Seine
as well as one of the “European Tour Destinations” (since 2012). Erhardt and opened in 1996. Since then, it has staged many national
and international events, including tournaments such as the BMW LE GOLF NATIONAL
JAKOBSBERG GOLF RESORT Golf Cup International and events sanctioned by the European Golf The Golf National complex, founded in 1985, is situated southwest
Set high above the Lorelei valley in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley Association (EGA). The elegant clubhouse was designed by famous of Paris in Saint-Quentinen-Yvelines, near the Palace of Versailles.
between Koblenz and Mainz, deservedly a UNESCO World Heritage Hungarian neoclassical architect Mihály Pollack and blends beautifully Designed by architects Hubert Chesneau and Robert von Hagge as a
Region, the Jakobsberg Golf Resort boasts a truly majestic setting. The with the wine-growing scenery. On the course, idyllic lakes serve as permanent home for the Open de France, Le Golf National features the
golf course is nestled between forests and vineyards, situated on the obstacles for eight holes. Doglegs provide suspense at holes 9 and 11 championship Albatros course, which is considered one of the best
Jakobsberg in Boppard. The 18-hole golf course was established in and pin placements may also present a challenge at the hilly greens. in Europe. Extensive renovations have taken place on the Albatros
1990 and opened in 1994. It was built by Wolfgang Jarsombek, who The immaculately maintained course meets the highest European course since it was chosen as the host venue for the Ryder Cup 2018.
based his design on a model by the renowned American golf course standards and offers players both a technically challenging as well as Players can expect a course that offers plenty of risk/reward situations,
architect Robert Trent Jones Jr. The course serves as a 3rd level tour an optically appealing experience with its combination of beautiful with undulating fairways and links-style bunkers, and can look forward
venue and has hosted several German PGA events. The strongly vegetation, water hazards and sand bunkers. to the challenging water hazards that surround the final four holes.
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Embark on a voyage of sound Beethoven Cruise on the Rhine Classical Music on the Danube In the year marking the 250th
along the Rhine in honor of the anniversary of Beethoven, our
250th anniversary of the most 8 DAYS AMSTERDAM — BASEL | from € 2.069 per person 8 DAYS PASSAU — BUDAPEST — PASSAU | from € 1.969 per person selected program includes
frequently performed classical
Your itinerary Your itinerary musical highlights by Beethoven
composer: Beethoven. and other extraordinary classical
DAY/PORT ARR DEP PROGRAM DAY/PORT ARR DEP PROGRAM
The program features a concert musical minds. Performances will
1 AMSTERDAM
Embarkation from 4 pm · Welcome Cocktail 1 PASSAU
17.00
Embarkation from 4 pm
in the monumental Dominicus and Welcome Dinner · Welcome concert in the Welcome Cocktail and Welcome Dinner take place on board as well as
Church in Amsterdam, a visit to Panorama-Bar (incl.): Dudok Quartet Welcome concert in the Panorama-Bar (incl.): in unique locations, such as the
Haydn: String Quartet in C major, opus 20 No. 2 The Salzburg Soloists
Beethoven‘s house in Bonn with Beethoven: String Quartet in F major, opus 18 No. 1 Beethoven: String Quartet in F major, opus 18 No. 1 Melk Abbey — one of the finest
an exclusive piano concert and Haydn: Concerto for violin in C major, Hoboken VII/1 baroque buildings in the world,
2 AMSTERDAM 09.00 C ity tour of Amsterdam with private concert in
an organ recital in the famous St. the Dominicus Church (incl.; from Amsterdam/ the beautiful Duna Palace in
to Utrecht): Dudok Quartet 2 EMMERSDORF 09.00 13.00 E
xcursion to Melk Abbey with concert in the famous
Thomas‘s Church in Strasbourg Schubert: String Quartet No. 10 in E flat major hall of St. Koloman (incl.): Budapest and the Brahms Hall
Brahms: String Quartet No. 3, opus 67 in B major The Bratislava Symphonic Quintet
— enjoy your musical journey. UTRECHT 12.30 13.00 Rejoin the ship Mozart: Divertimento in F major, KV 138 in Vienna.
Mozart: Clarinet Quintet in A major, KV 581
3 COLOGNE
09.00 11.00 Cologne walking tour in the morning (opt.) VIENNA 19.15 C
oncert of the Vienna Mozart Orchestra in the
BONN
14.30 23.59 Visit of Beethoven‘s house and private concert Brahms Hall of the Musikverein in the evening (opt.)
(incl.): Martin Ivanov
Beethoven: P iano Sonata No. 14, opus 27, No. 2 in 3 VIENNA
19.00 City tour of Vienna in the morning (incl.)
C sharp minor Guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace in the afternoon
Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 21 in C major, opus 53 (opt.) · private concert in the Panorama-Bar in the
4 COCHEM
13.30 22.00
Picturesque cruise along the Moselle in the morning evening (incl.):
Cochem walking tour and wine tasting in the Kudlak Philharmonic Quartet
afternoon (opt.) · exclusive concert on board in the Mozart: Divertimento in D major, KV 136
evening (incl.): Nathan Quartet Haydn: String Quartet in C major, opus 76 No. 3,
Haydn: String Quartet in C major, opus 64/4 Hob. III: 77
Mendelssohn-Bartholdy: String Quartet in C major,
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opus 44/1 4 BUDAPEST 11.30 ity tour of Budapest — Buda side in the afternoon
C
(opt.) · evening cruise with folklore show (incl.)
5 KOBLENZ 06.00 11.00 Koblenz walking tour in the morning (incl.)
Musical tea party on board in the afternoon 5 BUDAPEST
14.00 City tour of Budapest — Pest side with visit of the
(incl.): Nathan Quartet Opera House and private concert (incl.):
Potpourri of light but beautiful music (Kreisler etc.) The Slovak Quartet
RÜDESHEIM 17.00 22.00 Rüdesheim walking tour with visit of Siegfried‘s
Mozart: String Quartet in G major, KV 156
music museum (opt.)
Dvořák: String Quartet No. 12 in F major,
6 SPEYER 09.00 19.30 Speyer walking tour in the morning (opt.) opus 96 ”The American”
Magical sounds during the organ concert Excursion to Heidelberg in the afternoon (incl.; Kudlak Philharmonic Quartet
from/to Speyer) · Captain‘s Gala Dinner 6 BRATISLAVA 08.00 13.00
City tour of Bratislava (incl.)
Exclusive piano concert on board in the evening
7 STRASBOURG
08.00 14.00
City tour of Strasbourg and exclusive organ concert (incl.): Martin Ivanov
in St. Thomas‘ Church in the morning (incl.): Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 14n in C sharp minor,
Daniel Maurer opus 27, “Moonlight”
Bach: Toccata ans Fuge in D minor BWV 565 Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 21 in C major
Amsterdam Choral “Dearest Jesus, we are here” BW 731
Captain‘s Gala Dinner C ZEC H REP U BL IC
North Sea Utrecht Trisonata No. 1 in E flat major BWV 525: Allegro
Mozart: Adagio in C major, KV 356
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Melk Abbey’s famous hall of St. Koloman
Excursions prices per person in euros Inclusions
MUSIC PROGRAM
Our onboard music experts
BEETHOVEN CRUISE | AMSTERDAM — BASEL Price
• 7 classical music programs:
City tour of Amsterdam with private concert at the Dominicus Church included — 4 concerts on board
Cologne walking tour 24 — 3 exclusive concerts on land
Visit of Beethoven‘s House in Bonn and private piano concert included • ON THE RHINE: Mag. Antonella Placheta
Cochem walking tour with wine tasting 43 holds introductory onboard talks on the
composers and theirs works
Koblenz walking tour included
ON THE RHINE: ANTONELLA PLACHETA ON THE DANUBE: HUMPHREY BURTON • ON THE DANUBE: Introductory onboard
Rüdesheim walking tour with music cabinet museum 26
talks on the composers and their works by
Antonella Placheta hosts this themed week and offers Born in 1931, Humphrey Burton is one of the premiere Speyer walking tour 18 the renowned British author and fourtime
Excursion to Heidelberg included Emmy winner Humphrey Burton
special insight and engaging introductions on featured music experts of the 20th / 21st century. After studying
City tour of Strasbourg and exclusive organ concert in St. Thomas‘ Church included
composers and pieces, prior to the musical performances. music and history at Cambridge, he went on to work for CRUISE PROGRAM
CLASSICAL MUSIC CRUISE | PASSAU — BUDAPEST — PASSAU Price
Her valuable input will assist you in discovering the the British radio and television station BBC. • Fascinating river cruise in an outside river-
Excursion to Melk Abbey with concert in the famous hall of St. Koloman included view stateroom of your choice, most with
many different facets of Beethoven and his music. During his tenure there, Mr. Burton produced over 170
Concert of the Vienna Mozart Orchestra in the Brahms Hall (cat. A) 136 French balcony or drop-down panoramic
Austrian born, Antonella Placheta studied piano at the documentaries and concert adaptations, featuring works windows; Walk-out balconies in suites
City tour of Vienna included
Innsbruck Conservatory for ten years. She continued by Mahler, Beethoven, Schumann and Brahms, as well as Guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace 49
• Select excursions as outlined in the itinerary
(included)
her studies at the University of Innsbruck, where she films about Leonard Bernstein, Glenn Gould and Yehudi City tour of Budapest — Buda side 35
• Complimentary state-of-the-art audio
focused on history and philosophy. Menuhin. He also wrote several musician biographies, City tour of Budapest — Pest side and private piano concert in the Duna Palace included headsets for all excursions
After her studies, she was able to combine her love of including the one of great Leonard Bernstein. Numerous City tour of Bratislava included • Services of an experienced, multilingual
Linz walking tour included Cruise Director
history with her passion for music and the arts as a awards are also on the list of his achievements:
• Gourmet dining with all meals included
historian and organizer of various cultural events. In 4 Emmys and 2 British Academy Television Awards, the (buffet breakfast, lunch, dinner and midnight
addition to her work as moderator of concerts and Royal Television Society‘s silver medal and a Sony Gold snack) in the elegant Panorama-Restaurant,
music events, Antonella is active as a state-licensed Award. He was appointed President of Aldeburgh Music Transfers prices per person in euros which accommodates all guests in one sitting
• Free-flowing quality red & white wines from
tourist guide and accompanies travel groups and Club in 2010. Today he lives in London and works as a Europe’s famous wine regions with every
AMSTERDAM — BASEL
cruises throughout publicist. Mr. Burton dinner on board
Amsterdam/airport — vessel 48
Europe as a music hosts the Music Cruise • Coffee and tea after lunch and dinner
Amsterdam/train station — vessel 40
• 24-hour complimentary coffee and tea station
and cultural expert. on the Danube and Basel/airport — vessel 52
Basel/train station — vessel 52 • Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and
Since 2015, she introduces us to the Captain’s Gala Dinner
has also been composers and their PASSAU — BUDAPEST — PASSAU • Special onboard entertainment including
the director of the work, prior to the Munich/airport — Passau/vessel 87 talks, cooking demonstration, onboard
Passau/train station — vessel or v.v. 22 music performances and nightly music by
”Sono” women‘s musical performances. the AMADEUS Duo in the Panorama-Bar
choir. • Fitness room (open 24 hours)
Parking place prices in euros • Complimentary use of onboard bicycles
• Non-smoking environment
Passau, 8 days outdoor parking 79 (smoking permitted on the Sun Deck)
Passau, 8 days garage (indoor) 94
• All port taxes, embarkation, disembarkation
Antonella Placheta Humphrey Burton and lock fees
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Musicians Line-up CLASSICAL MUSIC CRUISE ON THE RHINE
PIANIST MARTIN IVANOV ORGANIST DANIEL MAURER
Born in 1990 to a Bulgarian family Daniel Maurer studied in Paris with
DUDOK QUARTET of musicians, Martin Ivanov is Jean Langlais, who dedicated one
quickly establishing himself as an of his organ compositions (“Noël
outstanding and captivating pianist. N ° 3 avec variations”) to him in
He began playing piano in 1994 1979. He accompanied Langlais
with his mother, and graduated regularly on tours as an assistant
the National Arts School of Ruse and played several concerts for
in 2009. He participated in over four hands and four feet with him.
50 piano competitions in Bulgaria, Daniel also studied with André
Romania, Germany, Russia, Spain Marchal, Marie-Claire Alain, Guy
and the USA, with huge success Bovet and Lionel Rogg. In 1982 he
at each one of them. In 2008, Martin was awarded the prize Ruse won the Premier Prix d‘Honneur at the International Competition in
XXI Century (Bulgaria) for extraordinary accomplishments in music. Paris, as well as the Premier Prix d‘orgue at the Conservatoire National
In 2009, he began studying with Prof. Maisenberg at the University Supérieur de Musique in Paris.
for Music and Performing Arts in Vienna and later with Prof. Stevan Daniel Maurer is a titular organist at the J. A. Silbermann organ of
Vladar. Martin has given concerts at festivals in Bulgaria, Austria, Spain, the St. Thomas church in Strasbourg. He teaches as a professor of
Holland, the USA, France, Italy and Romania. In 2012 he was invited organ and improvisation at the Conservatoire and at the Académie
to play at the Life Ball Vienna charity event in front of Hollywood stars Supérieure de Musique in Strasbourg.
After completing their studies with distinction at the Dutch String Many well-known contemporary classical composers such as Kaija and famous singers.
Quartet Academy in 2013, the Quartet started to have success at Saariaho, Mark-Anthony Turnage, Calliope Tsoupaki and Max Knigge
international competitions and to be recognized as one of the most also worked with the quartet. In 2014, the Quartet signed on for several
promising young European string quartets of the year. In 2014, they recordings with Resonus Classics, the world’s first solely digital classical STUTTGART STRING QUARTET
were awarded the Kersjes Prize for their exceptional talent in the Dutch music label. They performed with many renowned guest musicians
chamber music scene. The Quartet was also laureate and winner of two such as Pieter Wispelwey, Dmitri Ferschtman, Quirine Viersen, Hannes
special prizes during the 7th International String Quartet Competition Minnaar and Mikhail Zemtsov. The musicians have also performed
2013 à Bordeaux and won 1st place at both the 1st International String at many prestigious festivals and performed concerts at every major
Quartet Competition 2011 in Radom (Poland) and the 27th Charles concert hall in the Netherlands, as well as venues in France, Spain,
Hennen International Chamber Music Competition 2012. In 2012, they Belgium, Germany, Austria, Italy, Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary
received 2nd place at the 6th Joseph Joachim International Chamber and Cyprus. The quartet took its name from Willem Marinus Dudok
Music Competition in Weimar (Germany). (1884 —1974) who was a famous Dutch architect and a great lover
The members of the quartet first met in the Dutch street symphony of music. He came from a musical family and composed music in his
orchestra “Ricciotti”. From 2009 until 2011, they studied with the Alban spare time.
Berg Quartet at the School of Music in Cologne, then to study with Marc
Danel at the Dutch String Quartet Academy. During the same period, “I owe more to composers than I owe to any architect”, he wrote.
Stefan Balle Julius Calvelli-Adorno Martin Höfler Bernhard Lörcher
the quartet was coached intensively by Eberhard Feltz, Peter Cropper “I feel deeply the common core of music and architecture; after all,
(Lindsay Quartet), Luc-Marie Aguera (Quatuor Ysaÿe) and Stefan Metz. they both derive their value from the right proportions.”
Stefan Balle (1st violin) was born in Stuttgart in 1966 and has been Martin Höfler (viola) studied violin and viola at the Freiburger Musik-
first violinist of the Stuttgart Philharmonic since 1996. He studied with hochschule and the Amadeus Quartet in Cologne. With the Spohr
Prof. Lukas David in Detmold and with Prof. Tibor Varga in Sion, for whom Quartet, which was founded in 1984, he won first place at the Freiburg
NATHAN QUARTET
The Nathan Quartet (Dana Anka, Maja Hunziker, Roswitha Killian, he also worked as an assistant. In addition to chamber music training University Competition in 1985. This ensemble not only represented
Arne-Christian Pelz) was founded in Hamburg and is firmly anchored with Christoph Poppen (Cherubini Quartet), he also studied in the the ARD at the “Internationale Musiktage” in Salzburg in 1986, but also
in the musical life of the Hanseatic city. Since 2005, the Nathan Quartet master class of Young-Uck Kim (Beaux Arts Trio). performed numerous concerts and broadcasts for various institutions.
has been organizing two concert series of its own: in Hamburg’s In 1989, Stefan founded the Arensky Trio, with which he won numerous As an orchestral musician, he has played with the ”SWR-Rundfunk-
Laeiszhalle and in Scala Basel. With five concerts in the season, the prizes and awards during competitions. He performed as a chamber orchester“ Kaiserslautern, the baroque orchestra Collegium Aureum in
Nathan Quartet shows its unique continuity in the concert activity, musician in various ensembles and, as a soloist, performed at festivals Cologne, the Ensemble Aventure for contemporary music in Freiburg
always featuring special programs. The fresh and lively musical style in Switzerland, in the south of France and South America. and the Bach-Collegium Stuttgart of the International Bach Academy.
of the ensemble is characterized by a musical commitment to the As an accomplished chamber musician, Martin is also involved in
continuous development of the works for the concerts in Basel and Julius Calvelli-Adorno (2. Violin) received his first violin lessons at the chamber music performances of various combinations with colleagues
Hamburg. The Quartet followed masterclasses with the Amadeus age of six and by the age of eleven, he had begun his musical career of the Stuttgart Philharmonic.
Quartet and the Borodin Quartet, thus developing a large and varied in the Taunus string orchestra, successful at the Würzburg orchestra
quartet repertoire. One focus of the quartet work is the performance competition in 1986. He studied violin at the ”Hochschule für Musik“ Bernhard Lörcher (violoncello) was born in Freiburg in 1970 and toured
of modern and contemporary compositions, which are carefully Detmold. Julius devoted himself intensively to piano trios and string throughout Europe as a youth with the “Landes- und Bundesjugend-
selected according to musical content. These are works by famous quartets, with mentors like the Opus 8 trio, the Cherubini and the orchester”. With his cello trio, he won 1st place at the “Bundeswett-
composers of the 20th century such as Kurtág, Ligeti, Shostakovich, Vogler Quartets. Between 1991 and 1998, he was active as a member bewerb Jugend Musiziert”. He studied with Prof. Martin Ostertag in
Bartók and Lera Auerbach as well as by contemporary composers of the Detmold Chamber Orchestra, mainly as voice guide of the second Karlsruhe and received his chamber music education in Vienna with the
who find a podium through the compositions commissioned by the violin and concertmaster. Alban Berg Quartet and the Haydn Trio. Together with various chamber
Nathan Quartet. After working at the Staatstheater Kassel, at the ”Städtischen Bühnen music ensembles, Bernhard was a guest at many music festivals and
Osnabrück“ and at the ”Münchener Kammerorchester“, Julius Calvelli- received invitations to concerts all over Europe. In 1994, he won the
The Nathan Quartet is the initiator of chamber music highlights in Adorno joined the Stuttgart Philharmonic (March 2000). Mendelssohn Competition in Berlin.
the concert life of Hamburg and Basel. The four musicians strive to As a sought-after chamber musician and committed educator, he Since 1999 he has been a cellist with the Stuttgart Philharmonic and
create many inspiring moments and shared musical experiences, regularly takes part in various ensembles and festivals in Germany, has been a solo cellist since 2001. In 2006, he performed for the first
as they are possible in the atmosphere of a concert hall in front of Switzerland, Brazil, the USA and Japan. time at the Santa Catarina Music Festival in Brazil, where he has since
a music-interested audience. been invited as a guest lecturer and soloist.
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Musicians Line-up CLASSICAL MUSIC CRUISE ON THE DANUBE
SALZBURG SOLOISTS by Luz Leskowitz. The ensemble is unique because all its members
are soloists of comparable standard, able to perform the widest range
of chamber music in all imaginable combinations — from solo works
to small orchestral works. They are guided by the same spirit and aim
to achieve a perfect musical dialogue among equals.
The Salzburger Solisten soon acquired a high reputation during
international tours to London (Wigmore Hall), Amsterdam (Concert-
gebouw), Vienna (Musikverein), Brussels, Hamburg, Paris (Salle Gaveau),
Copenhagen, Bulgaria (Sofia Sala), Bologna, Geneva, Barcelona,
Lisbon, Sao Paulo, Budapest, Tokyo, Sasayama (where they performed
the Schubertiade together with Jörg Demus), among others. The
Salzburger Solisten was the ensemble of the “Salzburger Schloss-
konzerte”, the largest concert series in the world with more than 250
concerts a year, which was directed and owned by Luz Leskowitz for
25 years.
They have performed together along with famous musicians such as
Jeremy Menuhin, Hermann Baumann, Hakan Hardenberger, Hansjörg
The ensemble has been dazzling audiences and invigorating the music Schellenberger, Jörg Demus, Detlef Kraus, Ingrid Haebler, Paul KUDLAK PHILHARMONIC QUARTET
world since its founding by the Salzburg violinist Luz Leskowitz in 1979, Badura-Skoda, Elly Ameling, Karl Leister, Wolfgang Schulz, Igor and
with the aim of bringing together highly qualified young soloists Valery Oistrach, Mstislav Rostropovitch, the Bartok Quartet, the Voces
and chamber musicians. The seven strings (two violins, two violas, Quartet, the Kocian Quartet, the Lark Quartet and many others. The Professor Edward Kudlak (violin) started his violin lessons with at the The Israeli violinist Shira Epstein studied in Tel Aviv and London and
two violoncellos and a double bass) all hold either leading positions Salzburger Solisten have recorded numerous programs for radio and McGill University Conservatory of Music in Montreal, Canada. Later, completed her master’s degree at the Private University for Music and
in top European orchestras and/or teach at music conservatories. television at home and abroad. They have recorded for the labels he studied at the Vienna Academy of Music and was concert master Art in Vienna under Professor Sorokow. She gained her first orchestral
They gave their first concert, together with Jeremy Menuhin at the Syrinx, Mirabell, Cetra, Sony, Arte Nova, De Musica, EMI Classics, BIS of the Academy Orchestra, the Haydn Orchestra, as well as the Vienna experience with the famous West-Eastern Divan Orchestra under
piano, in July 1979 at the “Harzburger Musiktage”(Germany), created and Brilliant. Baroque Ensemble. In 1959, he returned to Canada as first violin in Daniel Barenboim in 2009 and as first violinist with the Gustav Mahler
the Montreal Symphony Orchestra. Youth Orchestra in 2010. Her solo concert during the Carinthian
He is also a violist since 1967 and taught violin and viola at McGill Summer Festival in 2011 was broadcast live on Austrian Radio. Shira
University and at the Conservatoire du Québec in Trois-Rivières. In 1972, has played as a soloist for the Nottingham Symphony Orchestra and
SLOVAK QUARTET · SLOVAK QUINTET
Edward became a member of the Vienna State Opera Orchestra and for the Lydian Orchestra. From 2012 to 2015, Shira played regularly for
the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and co-founded the Seifert Quartet, the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and since 2015 she is first violinist
which in 1997 received the Mozart Interpretation Prize from the at the Vienna Volksoper.
Mozart Society of Vienna.
Gundula Leitner (cello) studied at the Bruckner Conservatory in Linz
Werner Hink (violin) began his violin studies at the age of six, first at and then with Prof. Wilfried Tachezi at the Mozarteum in Salzburg.
the Conservatory of Vienna and then at the University of Music and She attained her master’s degree with Prof. Clemens Hagen and, from
Performing Arts with Prof. Franz Samohyl. 2014 to 2015, completed a post-graduate chamber music course at
Being a soloist since his 15th birthday, he has managed to record all the Music Academy in Vienna under the guidance of Prof. Johannes
Mozart’s violin works and performances as a soloist with the Vienna Meisl. Gundula‘s competition successes includes a 3rd prize at the
Philharmonic. In 1964, he became a member and first violinist of cello competition in Lienz, Austria, first place at the Prima la Musica
the Vienna State Opera Orchestra. in Linz, 3rd place (and a special mention) at the International V. and A.
Shortly thereafter Werner became section leader of the first violins Marcosig Competition in Gorizia, as well as 3rd place in the Enrico
and later concertmaster. He also judges at international violin Menardi Competition in Salzburg. Gundula has performed at music
competitions such as the Kreisler Competition Vienna or the Sendai festivals in Edinburgh and Bergerac, is a solo cellist at the Mozarteum
International Violin Competition. in Salzburg and frequently appears in concert with the Vienna
Philharmonic and in the State Opera House.
Pavol Varga (violin) was born in 1989. In 2008, he won first place at the During his studies, he was a member of several musical ensembles:
PIANIST MARTIN IVANOV
Slovak Interconservatorial Competition and in 2012 in the chamber State Theatre Košice (1998 — 2000), Slovak Philharmony (2000 — 2002), Born in 1990 to a Bulgarian family of musicians, Martin Ivanov is
music string quartet category. Pavol studied at the University of Music Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra (2002 — 2006). He is a member of quickly establishing himself as an outstanding and captivating pianist.
and Performing Arts in Graz. Today, Pavol is soloist and Principal Solistes Européens de Luxembourg since 2006. He began playing piano in 1994 with his mother, and graduated the
Concertmaster of the Imperial Orchestra in Vienna. National Arts School of Ruse in 2009. He participated in over 50 piano
Martin Ťažký (cello) was born in 1978 and started playing the violoncello competitions in Bulgaria, Romania, Germany, Russia, Spain and the
Eduard Pingitzer (violin) was born in 1978. In 1992, he won 1st place at at the age of seven. He studied at the University of Performing Arts USA, with huge success at each one of them.
a chamber music competition organized by the Ministry of Education, in Bratislava and at the University of Music in Vienna. Today, he is a In 2008, Martin was awarded the prize Ruse XXI Century (Bulgaria) for
and he has been passionate about chamber music ever since. He prominent chamber musician and a member of the Slovak Quartet extraordinary accomplishments in music. In 2009, he began studying
graduated from the University of Performing Arts in Bratislava and the since 2009. with Prof. Maisenberg at the University for Music and Performing Arts in
University of Music in Vienna. Today, Eduard is a prominent chamber Vienna and later with Prof. Stevan Vladar.
musician. He has been a member of the European Soloists of Luxem- SLOVAK QUINTET
bourg since 2005 and joined the Slovak Quartet in 2009. The members of the Slovak Quartet are joined by a prominent Martin has given concerts at festivals in Bulgaria, Austria, Spain, Holland,
clarinetist (Jozef Eliáš or Branislav Dugovič) who performed at many the USA, France, Italy and Romania. In 2012 he was invited to play
Július Šoška (viola) was born in 1980. He studied violin and viola at international festivals and regularly cooperates with various ensembles at the Life Ball Vienna charity event in front of Hollywood stars and
the Conservatory in Košice and at the Music Academy in Bratislava. as chamber musician and soloist. famous singers.
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Rhine: Magic of Advent Explore dreamy towns and shore
Winter Cruises –
landscapes along the Rhine!
5 DAYS COLOGNE — STRASBOURG OR STRASBOURG — COLOGNE | This time of the year, river cities
from € 659 per person are warm and inviting, with fairy
Your itineraries
Magic of Advent, Christmas DAY/PORT ARR DEP PROGRAM 5 DAYS COLOGNE — STRASBOURG
lights on nearly every building
and street. In Strasbourg, each
and New Year’s Eve Cruises
1 COLOGNE 22.00 Embarkation from 4 pm street has its own colorful light
Welcome Cocktail and Welcome Dinner
design, and there are beautiful
2 KOBLENZ 07.00 11.00 Koblenz walking tour in the morning
Passage of the Lorelei in the afternoon decorations along the waterfront
RÜDESHEIM 17.00 22.00 Rüdesheim walking tour with Siegfried‘s
Music Cabinet Museum in the afternoon as well. No wonder Strasbourg
3 SPEYER 08.00 19.30 Excursion to Heidelberg with visit to the calls itself the Capitale de Noël.
Christmas market in the morning Warm up with a glass of the
Speyer walking tour with visit of the
Christmas market in the afternoon delicious mulled wine…
4 STRASBOURG 07.30 Winterly Alsace and Obernai in the morning
City tour of Strasbourg with Christmas market
in the afternoon · Captain‘s Gala Dinner
5 STRASBOURG Disembarkation after breakfast
DAY/PORT ARR DEP PROGRAM 5 DAYS STRASBOURG — COLOGNE
1 STRASBOURG Embarkation from 4 pm
Welcome Cocktail and Welcome Dinner
2 STRASBOURG 22.00 Winterly Alsace and Obernai in the morning
City tour of Strasbourg with Christmas market
in the afternoon
3 SPEYER 05.00 20.00 Excursion to Heidelberg with visit to the
Christmas market in the morning
Speyer walking tour with visit of the
Christmas market in the afternoon
4 RÜDESHEIM 05.00 11.00 Rüdesheim walking tour of Siegfried‘s Music
Cabinet Museum in the morning
Passage of the Lorelei at noon
KOBLENZ 15.30 21.59 Koblenz walking tour with Christmas market
in the morning · Captain‘s Gala Dinner
5 COLOGNE 04.00 Disembarkation after breakfast
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