Village Life in England's Cotswolds

England

• September 15 to 23, 2012
• From approximately $2995 plus air

For one full week, immerse yourself in England’s Cotswolds, the quintessential English countryside. Enjoy accommodations in the stately, 19^th-century Queen’s Hotel, ideally located on the tree-lined promenade of splendid Cheltenham, an acclaimed spa destination since the 18^th-century still defined by its dignified Regency houses, immaculate gardens and quaint family-owned shops. By special arrangement, meet Lord Charles Spencer-Churchill, Sir Winston Churchill’s cousin and brother of the present Duke of Marlborough, for a guided tour of Blenheim Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and a private lunch. This exclusive itinerary also features visits to the Norman Gloucester Cathedral, the fabled quads of Oxford, the fairy-tale castle of Broughton, impressive Hidcote Manor and Garden and the storybook villages of Bibury, Burford, Stow-on-the-Wold and Chipping Campden. The specially arranged Village Forum^™ with local residents provides a personal perspective on daily life in the Cotswolds. Unpack just once and experience charming villages that time has left unchanged, stunning natural beauty, rich cultural traditions and grand historic landmarks at an exceptional value.

Celtic Lands

Featuring David Eisenhower and Celia Sandys (Sir Winston Churchill's Granddaughter)

France - Ireland - Wales - Scotland
Aboard the exclusively chartered, deluxe M.S. Le Boréal

• April 22 to May 1, 2012
• From approximately $5395 plus air

Cruise for eight nights aboard the exclusively chartered, deluxe M.S. LE BORÉAL from Honfluer, France, to Ireland, Wales and Scotland. By special arrangement, University of Pennsylvania professor Dwight David Eisenhower II, grandson of General and President Dwight D. Eisenhower, and historian Celia Sandys, granddaughter of Prime Minister Winston Churchill, will join you to provide exclusive lectures and personal insights. Enjoy guided excursions in each port of call, including three UNESCO World Heritage sites: the D-Day landing beaches in Normandy; Caernarfon Castle in Holyhead, Wales; and the Neolithic Ring of Brodgar and Skara Brae on the Orkney Islands. View treasures of rich Celtic heritage in Dublin, including the Book of Kells; walk in the footsteps of medieval princes in North Wales; and lose yourself in the austere beauty of Scotland’s Highlands and the Inner Hebrides isles of Iona, Mull and Skye. Complement your cruise with the Paris Two-Night Pre-Cruise Option and the Edinburgh Two-Night Post-Cruise Option. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity will sell out quickly!

Changing Tides of History

Cruising the Baltic Sea
FEATURING PRESIDENT MIKHAIL GORBACHEV AND PRESIDENT LECH WALESA

Aboard the exclusively chartered M.S. Le Boréal

Denmark - Latvia - Estonia - Russia - Finland - Sweden

• May 28 to June 8, 2012
• From approximately $7735 plus air

Experience the cultural rebirth of the Baltic States and the magnificent imperial riches of St. Petersburg on this ten-night program, cruising for eight nights under the spectacular “White Nights of Summer” aboard the deluxe M.S. LE BORÉAL, launched in 2010. By special arrangement, enjoy a rare opportunity to hear enriching speeches by former President of the Soviet Union Mikhail Gorbachev and former President of Poland Lech Walesa. In the tradition of ancient Viking mariners, sail across the Baltic Sea from the historic port of Copenhagen, Denmark, to the cosmopolitan Stockholm, Sweden. Enjoy deluxe hotel accommodations in these fascinating capital cities. Revel in the medieval charms of Riga, Latvia, and Tallinn, Estonia; and discover the stunning architecture of Helsinki, Finland. This enlightening cruise features two nights in regal St. Petersburg, including an early-opening tour of the world-acclaimed State Hermitage Museum and a visit to the Peter and Paul Fortress.

The Great Journey through Europe

Aboard the deluxe Amadeus Premium Fleet

Switzerland - France - Germany - Holland

• June 28 to July 8, 2012
• From approximately $3895 plus air

This extraordinary 11-day “Grand Tour” of Europe features five nights aboard one of the deluxe vessels of the prestigious AMADEUS FLEET. Travel through the Western heart of the continent through Switzerland, France, Germany and The Netherlands, cruising the most scenic sections of the fabled Rhine river. Specially arranged guided excursions feature three great UNESCO World Heritage sites—visit Cologne’s magnificent Gothic cathedral, tour the lovely Alsatian city of Strasbourg and cruise through the heart of the Rhine River Valley—and Germany’s medieval Rüdesheim and 13th-century Heidelberg Castle. Spend two nights each in Zermatt and Lucerne, Switzerland, ride aboard three legendary railways—the Gornergrat Bahn, for breathtaking views of the Matterhorn; the Glacier Express from Zermatt to Lucerne; and the Pilatus Railway, the world’s steepest cogwheel railway—and enjoy a scenic cruise on Lake Lucerne. This incredible combination of river, rail, lake and mountains is the trip of a lifetime at an exceptional value! Capacity is limited and sells out quickly every year.

Waterways of Holland and Belgium

Aboard the Delux M.S. Royal Crown

Featuring Floriade 2012 World Horticultural Expo

• April 14 to 22, 2012
• From approximately $2795 plus air

Join us for this spectacular 11-day travel program, cruising for seven nights along the waterways of Holland and Belgium aboard the deluxe M.S. ROYAL CROWN, including two nights in The Hague, during the best time of year! A special highlight is FLORIADE 2012: LIVING NATURE, the world’s largest horticultural festival, held only once every 10 years, showcasing unique international flora and never-before-seen green architecture. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage sites of well-preserved medieval Bruges—featuring a private canal cruise—and the legendary 18th-century windmills of Kinderdijk. Also enjoy a private cruise along Amsterdam’s canals, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. Experience the region’s rich history and artistic legacy during expert-led excursions to six world-renowned art museums, the famous Keukenhof Gardens, medieval Antwerp and the engineering marvel Delta Works. This comprehensive, deluxe itinerary is an exceptional value, and Early Booking Savings are available only until September 9, 2011. This popular itinerary sells out quickly!

Island Life in Ancient Greece and Turkey

Aboard the Exclusively Chartered Deluxe M.S. L'Austral

Turkey - Greece

• October 4 to 12, 2012
• From approximately $3395 plus air

Join us for this exclusive seven-night odyssey to Turkey’s fabled coast and the windswept paradise of Greece’s ancient islands. Cruise from Istanbul to Athens aboard the state-of-the-art, deluxe small ship M.S. L’AUSTRAL, launched in 2011. Meet local residents during the specially arranged VILLAGE FORUM™ for a personal perspective on the true character of the Aegean Sea’s maritime culture. Discover the very cradle of Western civilization during carefully designed, expert-led excursions, highlighted by the UNESCO World Heritage sites of legendary Troy, the Monastery of St. John on Pátmos, the Old Town of Rhodes and the classical ruins of Delos. Stroll the marble-paved boulevards of Ephesus, the most spectacularly preserved Greco-Roman city in the world. Enjoy panoramic views of Santorini’s caldera from a cable car. Visit Mykonos, known for its iconic windmills and sugar-white cube houses. Extend your voyage with the Istanbul or Cappadocia Pre-Cruise Option and the Athens Post-Cruise Option. This exceptional travel value sells out year after year.

Danube River and the Habsburg empire

Aboard the deluxe Amadeus Fleet

Hungary- Slovakia - Austria - GermanytCzech Republic - Poland

• August 31 to September 13, 2012
• From approximately $3995 plus air

This exclusive 14-day journey through the heart of Central Europe features a seven-night cruise on the legendary Blue Danube aboard one of the deluxe vessels of the prestigious Amadeus Fleet, followed by three nights in Prague and two nights in Kraków, Poland, in deluxe hotel accommodations. The carefully designed itinerary encompasses the former glorious realm of Habsburg Emperors, with visits to six countries and six UNESCO World Heritage sites. Specially arranged excursions include a private organ concert in Melk and a private music performance in Vienna. Cruise from Budapest, Hungary, to Passau, Germany, through the spectacular Wachau Valley. Enjoy a comprehensive program of guided excursions along the way: Bratislava’s medieval Old Town, imperial Vienna, magnificent Melk Abbey and the storybook village of Dürnstein. Explore the medieval gems of Prague, Cesk´y Krumlov and Kraków, virtual open-air museums of Central European history and architecture. Extend your Habsburg experience with the Budapest Two-Night Pre-Program Option and the Warsaw Two-Night Post-Program Option. This popular travel program, an incredible value, sells out quickly.