‘Special Interest Cruises’ - Garden & Classical Music

‘What better way to see so many interesting and wonderful gardens - A RIVER CRUISE !’

A river cruise gives the ideal opportunity to visit some of the most beautiful gardens, palaces and botanical gardens in Europe.

Holland’s historic gardens are within easy reach from Amsterdam.Take the cruise to admire fields and fields of bulbs in bloom stretching out like a vast ocean of colour. Visit the world famous Kenkenhof gardens, the windmills at Kinderdijk and the golden age town of Dordrecht.

The many palaces and gardens near to the rivers of Europe give opportunity to enjoy and savour up the delights of so many treasures and pleasurable sights. All from the comfort of your floating hotel.

A selection of these cruises are shown below. These are just a few – please call for other dates, durations and offers. If you have a specific destination or place of interest in mind, call us and we would be very pleased to research the different options and arranging your travel plans.

Garden Visit Cruises

‘Holland and the Best of the Bulb Fields Cruise’ – 4 days from £169 per person

Holland and the Best of the Bulb Fields Cruise – 4 days from £169 per person.(Ref:hcb)

Including return coach travel from a local UK pick up point near you (travel by flights from £299pp), includes 3 nights accommodation while cruising in Amsterdam and Dordrecht. Also includes an excursion to the Kenkenhof Gardens.

Optional excursions include a tour of the Royal Delf factory and a ‘Sparkling’ City cruise in Amsterdam

Half board while on board your cruise vessel. (Breakfast and dinner)

Departures during April and May 2008.

‘GARDENS OF HOLLAND SUMMERTIME CRUISE’ – 5 days (4 nights) from £319 per person

Gardens of Holland Summertime River Cruise – 5 days (4 nights) from £319 per person.

Including return flights from the UK with stays in Amsterdam, Kampen, Deventer and Nijmegen.

Excursions include visits to the Family Mien Ruys Gardens and Giethoorn for a canal boat trip.

Full board while on the cruise

Departure: 2nd and 13th July 2007, 16th August 2007 (Ref: TSc)

‘SUMMER GARDENS OF THE RIVER RHINE CRUISE – 6 days (5 nights) from £449 per person

Summer Gardens along the river rhine Cruise – 6 days (5 nights) from £449 per person

Full Board while on the cruise. Includes travel from the UK.

With stays in Rudesheim, Speyer, Rastatt, Strasbourg and Breisach.

Excursions to; Palmengarten in Frankfurt, Strasbourg City Tour and entrance to the Botanical Gardens and the Garden of two shores; Karlsruhe Palace and their Botanical Gardens

Various departures during June and September 2007 (Ref: TSc)

‘SCOTTISH HIGHLAND CRUISE through the Caledonian Canal’ – 5 days (4 nights) from £399 per person

Scottish Highland Cruise through the Caledonian Canal – 5 days (4 nights) from £399 per person

Full Board while on the cruise.

Cruise along the Caledonian Canal and through Loch Ness, stopping at Urquhart Castle to see the grounds before your descent along Neptune’s Staircase aboard your 4* Highland Waters Cruise ship.

Optional excursions include; Aviemore and the Strath Spey Railway to Boat of Garten; Urquhart Castle and Drumnadrochit Visitors centre; Glencoe and the Fort William Whisky Distillery.

Excludes travel in the UK (ref.TSc)

Departures: during November and December 2007 and March and April 2008

CLASSICAL MUSIC RIVER CRUISES

‘CLASSICAL MUSIC – The DANUBE River Cruise’ – 7 nights from £995 per person

Classical Music – The Danube River Cruise – 7 nights from £995 per person

‘A perfect setting is provided by the beautiful River Danube to experience a memorable Classical Music River Cruise’

Including return flights from London to Vienna, a welcome cocktail party, 7 nights full board accommodation including a Gala Dinner while on board your luxury class cruise ship.

Classical concerts and recitals on board the cruise ship.

All shore excursions as follows: City tour of Budapest and Bratislava. Walking tour of Durnstein. Full day Salzburg tour including lunch and a city tour of Vienna.

Classical music will be performed by the internationally Renowned Clarinettist, Michael Collins and the Linden Piano Trio. A selection of works by Mozart, Schubert, Strauss, Haydn, Brahms & Mahler will be performed during your cruise.

There will also be opportunity to attend optional performances of opera, ballet or a concert, ashore, in Vienna and Budapest.

>Back to Top

XTC Bulletin Explorer Travel Gateway

River Holiday - Book and CD Shop Here
Essential reading and CD's about your destination

Currency Converter
What's the value of the pound in your pocket?

Passports
Do you need a visa? Is your passport valid for travelling?

What time is it?
Find out what the time is anywhere in the world.

Choose your ideal River Cruise
There are river cruises in every part of the world to choose from.

On-Board Experience
River Cruises tend to be more relaxed and well paced holidays.

Pre & Post Cruise Stays
Extend your holiday with optional pre or post cruise stay.

Getting there
There are many departure points to most river cruises.

Europe Map – call us for details

Call us now on
01268 561709

Danube
Egypt
Elbe
Rhine
Rhone
Volga
Paris
Choosing the Right Cruise
Getting There
Life on Board
Pre & Post Cruise Stays
Travel Enquiries