GOLF CRUISES. on the RHINE, on the DANUBE and on the SEINE

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1 GOLF CRUISES on the RHINE, on the DANUBE and on the SEINE 8 days from $ 4,142 per person Those who have always dreamed of a thrilling river cruise through Europe discovering fantastic destinations while playing on some of the best golf courses in the world are in for a real treat! We are excited to offer the opportunity to play golf at some of Europe s finest courses. You can choose from three itineraries: the Seine in Northern France, the majestic Danube or the mighty Rhine. On each itinerary we include four rounds of 18-hole golf at the best championship clubs, always accompanied by an experienced golf expert and tour leader. $ 150 EARLY BOOKING BONUS* Inclusions 4 rounds of golf at top golf clubs Green fees, pre-reserved & pre-paid tee times, driving range balls Shared electric golf carts (subject to availability) Lunch Box (on request) Ship crew assistance with golf bags from & to cabin (on request) Transfer from ship to golf club and return to ship Services of an experienced golf expert and tour leader Select excursions as outlined in the itinerary (included) Modern ship technology with the highest safety standards Outside river-view staterooms, most with a French balcony or drop-down panoramic window Accessible outside balconies in the suites of the AMADEUS Silver ships and the AMADEUS Star Gourmet dining including a breakfast buffet, multi-course lunch and dinner menus with menu choices (including typical regional specialities and fresh ingredients from the areas travelled through), afternoon tea and a midnight snack Quality red and white wines from the best wine regions of Europe, local draft beer and soft drinks with every lunch and dinner on board Coffee and tea after lunch and dinner 24-hr. coffee station with coffee and tea Welcome cocktail, Welcome dinner and Captain s Gala Dinner Complimentary bottled water in your stateroom Complimentary Wi-Fi on board Stimulating and enriching onboard programmes including fascinating talks, cooking demonstrations and music by our onboard musicians Hands-free headsets for all excursions Complimentary use of onboard bicycles All port taxes, embarkation, disembarkation and lock fees More information: *The early booking bonus applies on the cruise rate to all bookings made before 1 st December Detailed itinerary and information available on request. Golf programme for a number of participants between 20 and 45. MS AMADEUS SILVER III MS AMADEUS STAR MS AMADEUS DIAMOND 36 GOLF CRUISE ON THE RHINE from $ p.p. 8-day cruise Basel Strasbourg Cologne Amsterdam SPECIAL INCLUDED FEATURES: Golf at 4 different golf clubs: Le Kempferhof Golf et Château-Hôtel, St. Leon-Rot Golf Club, Jakobsberg Golf Resort and Gut Lärchenhof Golf Club Three excursions: Koblenz walking tour, Cochem walking tour with wine tasting, North Holland excursion and city tour of Amsterdam with canal trip GOLF CRUISE ON THE DANUBE from $ p.p. 8-day cruise Budapest Bratislava Vienna Passau SPECIAL INCLUDED FEATURES: Golf at 4 different golf clubs: Pannónia Golf & Country Club, Penati Golf Club, Fontana Golf Club, Beckenbauer Golf Course Three excursions: Sound of Vienna classical concert, Dürnstein walking tour with wine tasting, Regensburg walking tour OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS: Full-day trip to Golf Club Lengenfeld (min. 10 participants), Excursion to Melk Abbey, Excursion to Weltenburg Abbey, Full-day trip to Regensburg Golf Club (min. 10 participants). GOLF CRUISE ON THE SEINE from $ p.p. 8-day cruise Paris Le Havre Paris SPECIAL INCLUDED FEATURES: Golf at 4 different golf clubs: Le Golf National, Golf Hôtel de Saint-Saëns, Golf d Étretat, Golf du Vaudreuil Golf Club Two excursions: Excursion to Honfleur, City tour of Paris. OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS: Excursion to the cliff paths of Étretat; Full-day trip to the Barrière de Deauville Golf Club (min. 10 participants); Guided walking tour of the Montmartre district TOUR DATES VESSEL CABIN TYPES & DECKS C-4 C-1 B-4 B-1 A-1 Suite BASEL AMSTERDAM Haydn Haydn Strauss Strauss Mozart Mozart AMADEUS SILVER III C-4 C-1 B-4 B-1 A-1 Suite BUDAPEST PASSAU Haydn Haydn Strauss Strauss Mozart Mozart AMADEUS STAR C-4 C-1 B-4 B-1 A-1 Suite PARIS PARIS Haydn Haydn Strauss Strauss Mozart Mozart AMADEUS DIAMOND Single cabin supplement per person for all dates: C-4+C-1: 15% B-4: 30% B-1: 50% A-1: 60% Suite: 100% of cruise price All cabins are outside facing and have two beds that can be linked together or set up separately, as you wish. C-4 on AMADEUS Silver III and Star: 116, 117, 118, 119; on AMADEUS Diamond: 107, 108, 109, 110; B-4 on AMADEUS Silver III and Star: 233, 234, 235, 236; on AMADEUS Diamond: 229, 231, 232, 234 For detailed itineraries and further information contact Austria Connection

2 Golf Courses on the Rhine Le Kempferhof Golf et Château-Hôtel Le Kempferhof Golf et Château-Hôtel is located 15 minutes from Strasbourg 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 architect Robert von Hagge and opened in Hundred-year-old oaks, poplars and beech trees line the beautiful and challenging course, which features 13 water hazards, undulating fairways, large bunkers and immaculate 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 Heidelberg 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 wetland, 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 Germany 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 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 surroundings and the panoramic views of the legendary Lorelei valley, Marksburg castle and the Westerwald and Hunsrück hills. GOLF CRUISE ON THE RHINE Gut Lärchenhof Golf Club Despite its central location near Cologne and Düsseldorf, Gut Lärchenhof Golf Club is an oasis of calm and natural beauty, idyllically set in the heart of the Rhineland. The signature 18-hole Stadium Course was designed by legendary golfer and architect Jack Nicklaus, who designed more than 300 golf courses worldwide. The guiding principle behind his design 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 guarantee that this world class golf course is in ideal condition all year round. Daxiao Productions/Shutterstock.com

3 Included Golf Courses on the Danube Pannónia Golf &Resort Club The Pannónia Golf and Country Club is picturesquely situated in a valley bordering the Etyek wine region, east of the Hungarian capital Budapest. The 18-hole championship course was designed by the prominent Austrian architect Hans G. Erhardt and opened in Since then, it has staged many national and international events, including tournaments such as the BMW Golf Cup International and events sanctioned by the European Golf Association (EGA). The elegant clubhouse was designed by famous Hungarian neoclassical architect Mihály Pollack and blends beautifully with the wine-growing scenery. On the course, idyllic lakes serve as obstacles for eight holes. Doglegs provide suspense at holes 9 and 11 and pin placements may also present a challenge at the hilly greens. The immaculately maintained course meets the highest European standards and offers players both a technically challenging as well as an optically appealing experience with its combination of beautiful vegetation, water hazards and sand bunkers. Penati 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 challenging Legend course, which opened in 2012, and the Heritage course, which opened in The Legend course stretches over 95 hectares and was created by Nicklaus Designs, a company founded by golfing legend Jack Nicklaus and considered one of the world s leading golf course design firms, with 60% of the world s PGA tournament-hosting golf courses to their name. This course offers golfers undulating fairways, challenging bunkers and variable teeing placements, allowing golfers to control the difficulty level of their game. The signature holes of the Legend course are the 716-meter 15th hole, which is the longest hole in Europe, as well as the final hole, which is the narrowest hole on the green and plays onto a beautiful island green, and will undoubtedly provide an exciting finish to the game. The second 18-hole course, the Heritage course, was designed by Jonathan Davison and the worldrenowned Mick McShane and returns to the roots of island-design courses. 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 mountain 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 experience that is both challenging and fair. The course opened for play in 1996 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. Moritz Richard Münkner GOLF CRUISE ON THE DANUBE Quellness Golf Resort/Beckenbauer Golf Course Picturesquely situated in the peaceful Bavarian countryside, the Quellness Golf Resort features the distinguished, 18-hectar Beckenbauer Golf Course, 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 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 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 provide 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. Helmut Lackinger

4 Optional Golf Courses on the Danube Lengenfeld Golf Club OPTIONAL The Lengenfeld Golf Club is picturesquely situated in a UNESCO World Cultural Landscape in Lower Austria, just a 10-minute drive from Krems. It offers an unforgettable golfing experience amongst the terraced vineyard landscapes, and golfers can enjoy beautiful views onto romantic forests and the Kamp Valley. The club, with the motto golf at its finest, was founded in 1993 by Otmar Gschwantner and was extended in It includes a 36-hole golf course, which is divided into the 18-hole Kamptal course with par 71 and the 18-hole Donauland course with par 72. While the hilly terrain and many water hazards of the Kamptal course allow long tees, the Donauland course presents a more athletic challenge with its slanted areas and narrow first 9 fairways. A specialty at Lengenfeld Golf Club is the Golf Vinarium. Each tee is assigned an Austrian grape wine variety, turning the course into an educational wine trail that ends at the clubhouse. The practice area offers golfers a driving range with 40 range tees, practice bunkers and a putt and pitch area. Minimum number of participants: 10 Maximum number of participants: 45 Regensburg Golf Club OPTIONAL Situated at the foothills of the majestic Bavarian Forest, the Regensburg Golf and Country Club is a truly princely estate, complete with a clubhouse dating back to 1885, which was a former hunting lodge of the Counts of Thurn and Taxis. The Regensburg Golf Club first opened in 1966 with a temporary, 4-hole course. In 1968, famous golf architect Donald Harradine designed a 9-hole course, which he extended by another 9 holes in In 2000, the course was modernized by Thomas Himmel, who ensured that it meets modern playing requirements. However, the course s distinctive English parkland character, which it retains, is the work of Harradine. The grounds boast trees of up to 300 years old and offer spectacular views of the Danube valley. The undulating terrain and the water hazards present both a challenge to players as well as a feast of natural beauty. Among the club s achievements is its membership as one of the Leading Golf Courses of Germany. Minimum number of participants: 10 Maximum number of participants: 45 Shutterstock.com The Fontana course ranks among the best in Europe. Golfclub Fontana Moritz Richard Münkner GOLF CRUISE ON THE DANUBE

5 Included Golf Courses on the Seine Le Golf National The Golf National complex, founded in 1985, is situated southwest of Paris in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, near the Palace of Versailles. Designed by architects Hubert Chesneau and Robert von Hagge as a permanent home for the Open de France, Le Golf National features the championship Albatros course, which is considered one of the best in Europe. Extensive renovations have taken place on the Albatros course since it was chosen as the host venue for the Ryder Cup Players can expect a course that offers plenty of risk/reward situations, with undulating fairways and links-style bunkers, and can look forward to the challenging water hazards that surround the final four holes. The Albatros course masterfully combines a traditional links feel with the modern features of target golf. Golf National s second 18- hole course, the Aigle, offers a more relaxed experience a perfect warm-up course for the more challenging Albatros course. Oiselet, the 9-hole third course of Golf National, is ideal for practice sessions. Philippe Millereau / KMSP 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. Designed 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 Channel, 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 GOLF CRUISE ON THE SEINE The du Vaudreuil Golf Club is situated in a picturesque area with a rich history 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 It 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.

6 Optional Golf Courses on the Seine Barrière de Deauville Golf Club OPTIONAL Situated on the heights of Mont Canisy, just outside Deauville, the Barrière de Deauville Golf Club opened in 1929 and is considered one of the most beautiful golf courses in France. Its three 9-hole courses, with a mix of tree-lined and open parkland holes, stretching across rolling terrain, were designed by architects Tom Simpson and Henry Cotton. This is a genuine championship course which has hosted the French Open, the Ebel Match Play and the Air France Madame, as well as players such as Gary Player, Tony Jacklin and Peter Fowler. It offers stunning views of the sea and the surrounding Normandy countryside, while presenting technical challenges that will test even experienced players, particularly on Cotton s Bleu course, with par 36, which is characterized by its green speed and many bunkers. Simpson s 9-hole Rouge course fits well with the 9-hole Blanc course, as well as the additional Bleu course. From the Blanc course, usually played as the backnine of the 18, golfers can enjoy stunning views over Deauville. Minimum number of participants: 10 Maximum number of participants: 45 Golfing experiences that make you happy. Phovoir/Shutterstock.com GOLF CRUISE ON THE SEINE