GOLF CRUISE ON THE RHINE

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1 Page 1 Program 32/ - Golf & Rhine - Status: % EARLY BOOKING BONUS* ITINERARY DAY PORT / CITY ARR DEP HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PROGRAM 1 Basel Check-in from 4 pm Welcome Cocktail (incl.) Welcome Dinner (incl.) Briefing on all shore excursions, golf clubs and starting times JAKOBSBERG GOLF CLUB 2 Strasbourg In the morning transfer to one of the best French golf clubs, Le Kempferhof; Strasbourg walking tour (incl.) in the afternoon 3 Speyer In the morning transfer to the famous St. Leon-Rot (**) Golf Club Mannheim Rejoin the ship in the afternoon Mannheim Rüdesheim In the morning transfer to the renowned Jakobsberg (**) Golf Club Koblenz Rejoin the ship Koblenz walking tour (incl.) 5 Koblenz In the morning scenic drive along the Moselle river and transfer to Cochem an der Mosel Golf Club Cochem Cochem walking tour (incl.) in the afternoon Champions-Cocktail and award ceremony with the Captain am Abend 6 Cologne Cologne walking tour in the morning (opt.) Captain's Gala Dinner (incl.) 7 Hoorn North Holland excursion and city tour of Amsterdam with canal trip (opt.) (from Hoorn/ to Amsterdam) Amsterdam Leisure time/ rejoin the ship 8 Amsterdam Disembarkation after breakfast Port times and itineraries are subject to change. DATES & RATES FRANK ADAMOWICZ VESSEL / DATE CATEGORY / DECK / RATES IN EURO PER PERSON BASEL - AMSTERDAM C-4 C-1 / C-EK B-4 B-1 A-1 SUITE Haydn Deck Haydn Deck Strauss Deck Strauss Deck Mozart Deck Mozart Deck AMADEUS SILVER II *on the cruise rate, applies to all bookings made until November 30 -th, Golf program for a number of participants between 20 and 48. Day-by-day description of the cruise on request. SINGLE SUPPLEMENT/ PERS. C-4/C-1: 15% B-4: 30% B-1: 50% A-1: 60% Suite: 100% of the cruise

2 Page 2 Program 32/ - Golf & Rhine - Status: Included Features Golf at 4 different courses Green fees, shared golf carts and pre-reserved & pre-paid tee times Boxed lunch (by request) Ship crew assistance with golf bags from/to cabin (on request) Transfer from ship to golf courses and back to ship Services of golf tour guide,helmut Otto Faust, baked by a worldwide experience of over 45 years Services of the golf expert and PGA teaching golf pro, Frank Adamowicz Select excursions as outlined in the itinerary (included) Fascinating river cruise in an outside river-view stateroom of your choice, most with drop-down panoramic window; walk-out balconies in suites Complimentary state-of-the-art audio headsets for all excursions Services of an experienced, multilingual Cruise Director Gourmet dining with all meals included (buffet breakfast, lunch, dinner and midnight snack) in the elegant Panorama-Restaurant, which accommodates all guests in one seating Free-flowing quality red & white wines from Europe s famous wine regions with every dinner on board Coffee and tea after lunch and dinner 24-hour complimentary coffee and tea station Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain s Gala Dinner Special onboard entertainment with lectures, cooking demonstrations, onboard music performances and nightly music by the Amadeus Duo in the Panorama Bar Complimentary use of onboard bicycles Non-smoking environment (smoking permitted on the Sun Deck) All port taxes and local taxes Excursions Price City tour of Strasbourg included Koblenz walking tour included Cochem walking tour included Cologne walking tour 18 North Holland excursion and city tour of Amsterdam with canal trip 57 Rate per person 75 THE MAGNIFICENT KATZ CASTLE BY THE FAMOUS LORELEI ROCK Cabin information All cabins are outside facing and have two beds that can be linked together or set up separately, as you wish. C-4 AMADEUS Silver II: 116, 117, 118, 119 B-4 AMADEUS Silver II: 233, 234, 235, 236 Arrival & Transfer You're in good hands with us from the start: Let us book you a transfer from the airport or train station to the ship port and back. The following prices apply per person per transfer. BASEL (CH) COCHEM ON THE MOSELLE Airport Port 48,- Train station Port 48,- AMSTERDAM (NL) Airport Port 45,- Train station Port 37,-

3 Page 3 SELECT GOLF CLUBS Program 32/ - Golf & Rhine - Status: 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! KEMPERHOF GOLF CLUB KEMPERHOF GOLF CLUB

4 Page 4 Program 32/ - Golf & Rhine - Status: SELECT GOLF CLUBS 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). ST. LEON ROT GOLF CLUB

5 Page 5 SELECT GOLF CLUBS Program 32/ - Golf & Rhine - Status: 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. GOLFCLUB JAKOBSBERG Golf Club Cochem-Mosel The Cochem-Mosel Golf Club was founded in 1993 and is situated in the Ediger-Ellig wine region on a plateau high above the popular holiday town of Cochem and the hairpin curve of the Moselle River. The 18-hole championship course was designed by the German golf course architect Christoph Stӓdler and opened in The undulating terrain of the Mosel course presents players with a sporting challenge. It features several water hazards, well-placed bunkers, doglegs and some woodland terrain at the back nine. The hilly landscape ensures that players face both technical and physical tests. The 9-hole executive Eifel course offers just as high a level of interest and diversity as the main course. All the courses at the Cochem-Mosel Club present players with truly breathtaking views across the beautiful Moselle plateau. Let your game be inspired by the idyllic setting and the panoramic sights of the heights of Eifel and Hunsrück!

6 Page 6 Program 32/ - Golf & Rhine - Status: DAY-BY-DAY DESCRIPTION OF THE CRUISE DAY 1 SWITZERLAND: BASEL Your journey begins in Basel, the third-largest city in Switzerland. After embarking, you can explore your AMADEUS ship and meet the cruise director on board at a Welcome Cocktail. After a carefully prepared Welcome Dinner on board, you will be briefed on all onshore excursions, golf clubs and starting times. In the meantime, your floating hotel will have departed for Strasbourg. DAY 2 FRANCE: STRASBOURG During the night, your ship left Switzerland and followed the Rhine into the Alsace region in the south of France. During breakfast, you arrive in Strasbourg a city known not only for its romantic old town, but also for the numerous important European institutions housed here. In the morning, you are transferred to one of France s best golf clubs - Le Kempferhof. The club is located 15 minutes from Strasbourg in the beautiful Alsace region of France and stretches over 85 hectares of tranquil, natural woodland. The afternoon walking tour allows you discover the highlights of the beautiful city of Strasbourg. Late tonight, your ship departs for Germany. DAY 3 GERMANY: SPEYER MANNHEIM Before breakfast, you arrive in the Rhineland-Palatinate town of Speyer, which played an important role in the Holy Roman Empire during the Middle Ages. In the morning, you will be transferred to the St. Leon-Rot Golf Club near Heidelberg. The St. Leon-Rot Golf Club is one of the Leading Golf Courses in Germany as well as, since 2012, one of the European Tour Destinations. In the meantime, your ship continues for roughly 25 kilometres towards Mannheim, where you rejoin it in the afternoon. The ship will remain in this picturesque spot on the Rhine for the remainder of the day. Late at night, your ship continues in the direction of Rüdesheim. DAY 4 RÜDESHEIM KOBLENZ Two charming stops await you today. In the morning, you arrive in Rüdesheim, a town well known for its winemaking, especially of Riesling wines. In the morning, you will be transferred to the Jakobsberg Golf Club, where you can enjoy a round of golf and breathtaking views of the UNES- CO Natural World Heritage Middle Rhine Valley. You will rejoin your AMADEUS ship in the afternoon in Koblenz, one of Germany s oldest and most beautiful towns, where you can end the day with a walking tour through this charming location. DAY 5 COCHEM In the morning, enjoy a scenic drive along the most romantic part of the valley on the Moselle River, followed by a visit to Cochem an der Mosel Golf Club. Enjoy both technical challenges on the course as well as stunning views across the beautiful Moselle plateau. Rejoin the ship in the afternoon, when the ship arrives to Cochem after a detour along the Moselle River. Your afternoon program consists of a walking tour through this town. The magnificent Reichsburg castle is situated high above the town, dominating the landscape. Down below, the town with its narrow streets, half-timbered houses, and numerous restaurants are an ideal setting to taste the wines of the region. Back on board, dinner is served as the journey continues to Cologne. DAY 6 COLOGNE The morning is dedicated to the fascinating city of Cologne, which has over a million inhabitants. You can expect a young, vibrant metropolis with a rich cultural history and many world-famous sights, in particular the famous Cologne Cathedral. The optional city tour here is highly recommended for anyone with a cultural bent. After lunch, your floating hotel departs from Cologne. The afternoon is spent on board with an exciting program the Champions Cocktail and Award Ceremony. In the evening, the captain invites you to a festive Gala Dinner, full of wonderful regional dishes. DAY 7 NETHERLANDS: HOORN AMSTERDAM By lunchtime you will have crossed yet another country border to arrive in the Dutch town of Hoorn. This picturesque village is the starting point for the optional overland trip to the north of Holland and an Amsterdam canal trip. Those remaining on board will discover the beauty of the Dutch waterways as the ship glides toward the capital city of the Netherlands, where it will remain docked for the evening. DAY 8 AMSTERDAM After breakfast, we bid you farewell. We hope to welcome you again soon!