AMA - Free air from selected gateways in the USA and Canada for bookings between Jan 19-22/2010
Amadeus Waterways offers free air to Europe from specific gateways if select cruises are booked between Jan 19 - 22, 2010. For details click on this link: AMA Free Air
Escorted Tulip Cruise April 16/2010 roundtrip Amsterdam
Holland's floral splendor only happens in the springtime. Come see the rainbow of colors, and visit some of Belgium's most beautifully preserved medieval cities for the ultimate 10-day spring vacation in the Low Countries. Join our 10 day escorted Tulip and Windmills cruise aboard the Viking Pride as you cruise from Amsterdam to Hoorn, Arnhem & Nijmegen, Kinderdijk & Antwerp, Antwerp, Ghent & Brugge, Middelburg, Keukenhof Gardens and Amsterdam
Escorted Romantic Danube Cruise May 1/2010 for 7 nights from Budapest
During this 8-day journey, encounter the grand cities and quaint villages along the celebrated Danube River as you sail from Budapest to Vienna, Melk, Passau, Regensburg, Main-Danube Canal & Nuremberg. Explore both sides of Hungary's capital—traditional "Buda" and more cosmopolitan "Pest"—and from Fishermen's Bastion, see how the river divides this fascinating city. Experience Vienna's imperial architecture and gracious culture, and tour riverside towns in Austria's Wachau Valley. And in Germany, explore a baroque cathedral and stroll cobbled streets lined with half-timbered houses. Savor the tastes of authentic dishes, learn about local legends, and understand why Strauss immortalized the "Blue Danube" in his famous melody.
Escorted Rhine Getaway May 9/2010 for 7 nights from Amsterdam
Visit all the highlights of the legendary Rhine in just 8 days as you sail from Amsterdam, Kinderdijk, Cologne, Koblenz & Rüdesheim, Heidelberg & Speyer, Strasbourg, Breisach and Basel.In Germany, see the many charming castles commanding the riverbanks as you sail by, and tour both Marksburg Castle and the ruins of Heidelberg Castle. Admire Cologne, the jewel of the Rhine, with its awe-inspiring Dom, and experience the lush landscape of the Black Forest region. Also, explore Holland's famous windmills and waterworks, encounter multicultural Strasbourg in France. On this itinerary you see a lot—without spending a lot of time
Escorted Provence Cruise July 4/2010 for 7 nights from Avignon
Sail along France's scenic Saône and Rhône Rivers past some of the most beautiful vistas the French countryside has to offer. During your 8-day journey, explore the famed region of Burgundy and the lavender fields of Provence as you sail from Avignon to Arles, Avignon & Viviers, Tournon, Vienne & Lyon, Lyon, Burgundy Wine Tour & Beaune, Chalon sur Saone. Visit Gallo-Roman ruins in both Vienne and Arles; walk the cobbled streets of Arles to see how it inspired Vincent van Gogh. And visit the historic Papal Palace in Avignon, "City of the Popes." Learn about the region's time-honored winemaking traditions, sample Burgundy varietals and try the world-famous regional cuisine in Lyon. C'est magnifique!
Escorted Waterways of the Czars Cruise Aug 21/2010 for 12 nights from Moscow
This monumental 13-day itinerary sails from Moscow the Moscow Canal, Uglich, Yaroslavl, Goritzy & Volga-Baltic Waterway, Kizhi, Scenic Waterways & Mandrogy and four days in St Petersburg. Included are multiple days in both Moscow and St Petersburg, touring such landmarks as the Red Square as well as Catherine's Palace and the Hermitage in St. Petersburg. But, there is another side of Russia—quaint riverside towns like Yaroslavl, Uglich and Goritzy that only a river cruise can provide. See opulent palaces, discover fortified monasteries and visit beautiful cathedrals. It is an unforgettable way to experience the history and culture of this unique and mysterious country.
Escorted Paris and the Heart of Normandy 7 night cruise Sept 19/2010
Combine the magic of Paris with the beauty of France's Norman countryside as you sail from Paris to Giverny & Vernon, Rouen, Normandy Beaches, Les Andelys & Conflans, Conflans & Paris. Experience history firsthand at the Normandy beaches, site of the famous Allied invasion on D-Day in 1944. Delight in the Gothic architecture of Rouen, and see where Joan of Arc was tried and executed. Lose yourself in the exquisite gardens of Giverny, whose rich palette inspired Impressionist Claude Monet for many years. Walk the cobblestone streets of provincial Vernon and share the splendor of Paris, the world's most romantic city.
Escorted 7 night Danube Holiday Explorer Dec 5/2010
Usher in the Christmas Season with a timeless trip down the Danube River from Nuremberg to Regensburg, Passau, Linz, Melk and Vienna. Discover the beauty of Austria and Germany and mingle with the locals as they celebrate the season. Sail through the enchanting Wachau Valley and Bavarian countryside, where so many Christmas traditions began.
An 11 night escorted cruise of the Jewels of China Oct 13/2010
This phenomenal itinerary presents China's key highlights in just 12 days as you cruise from Beijing, Beijing & Xian, Xian & Chongqing, Shibaozhai, Three Gorges & Lesser Three Gorges, Jingzhou and Shanghai. Explore cosmopolitan Shanghai, China's most cutting-edge, modern city. Cruise the legendary Yangtze between Wuhan and Chongqing through the scenic Three Gorges and wildly beautiful Lesser Gorges. You will also tour the Three Gorges Dam, an engineering marvel that has changed the face of China. Visit Xian and stare into the faces of thousands of Terra Cotta Warriors. In Beijing, explore historic imperial treasures like The Forbidden City, Great Wall and famed Summer Palace, and walk through Tiananmen Square, the world's largest public venue. Distinctive hotel stays and our five-star-rated Viking Century Sun round out an amazing trip.
