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Our Superb Range of <strong>Excursion</strong>s<br />
MPS Lady Anne<br />
For ease of reference, all our excursions - whether they are included or optional - are listed below<br />
in alphabetical order. Plus, at the back of this booklet we have listed each cruise together with the<br />
excursions and their prices.<br />
Ahr Valley<br />
Amsterdam<br />
Cologne<br />
Delft<br />
Rüdesheim<br />
Ahr valley evening wine<br />
tasting<br />
Join our coach as we venture<br />
into the most northerly<br />
winemaking region in Germany<br />
to enjoy an evening of wine<br />
tasting. The grapes that<br />
grow here on steep, terraced<br />
vineyards make glowing, velvety<br />
red wines which are among the<br />
best of their kind. It’s a tradition<br />
established by the Romans and<br />
one that continues to this day.<br />
Amsterdam city tour<br />
Our city tour is aboard a tourist<br />
bus with a fully transparent roof<br />
(which opens in good weather),<br />
offering panoramic views of the<br />
city, canals, squares and main<br />
attractions.<br />
Antwerp<br />
The age-old affair between man<br />
and diamond is evident around<br />
the world, but nowhere is it<br />
more palpable than in the city<br />
of Antwerp. With the help of<br />
our guide, we are shown around<br />
the diamond district, the 17th<br />
century Ruben house and central<br />
square in the old town.<br />
Appeltern Gardens<br />
A walk through this 23-hectare<br />
park is an experience for all the<br />
senses. There is a free audio tour<br />
if you are interested in the story<br />
behind Appeltern and want an<br />
extra explanation about the<br />
gardens, or you can simply enjoy<br />
the quiet, the space and the<br />
nature. Whichever you choose,<br />
you’re almost certain to come<br />
<strong>aw</strong>ay with some fantastic ideas<br />
for your own garden.<br />
Castle Arcen & gardens<br />
Visit the most beautiful<br />
gardens of the Netherlands and<br />
experience ancient times on a<br />
guided tour of the castle which<br />
dates from the 17th century.<br />
The huge 42-hectare garden is<br />
a delight to explore with areas<br />
that resemble Japan, Italy and<br />
Thailand, along with woodland<br />
and tropical gardens.<br />
Colmar & the alluring<br />
Alsace<br />
The Alsace region of France is<br />
unquestionably beautiful, with a<br />
special combination of history,<br />
culture, scenery and gastronomy.<br />
Our excursion visits the wine<br />
capital of Colmar and the<br />
medieval village of Riquewihr,<br />
which nestle in the Vosges<br />
mountains and are filled with<br />
pretty timber-framed buildings.<br />
We also visit the famous Dopff &<br />
Irion winery in Riquewihr, where<br />
you can visit the cellars and<br />
sample delicious wines.<br />
Cologne guided tour<br />
The Cathedral of Cologne is one<br />
of Germany’s most important<br />
architectural monuments, a<br />
gothic masterpiece which boasts<br />
the highest church spires ever<br />
built, we admire the cathedral<br />
before we explore into the old<br />
town for an insight into the city’s<br />
2,000 year history.<br />
Cologne highlights<br />
With our Cruise Manager we<br />
walk to see the highlights of<br />
Cologne, a city dominated by<br />
the magnificent gothic cathedral,<br />
believed to be Germany’s most<br />
impressive building which took<br />
600 years to complete. You can<br />
For excursion price please see pages 16<br />
3Our Superb Range of <strong>Excursion</strong>s – MPS Lady Anne