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Tours & Experiences

MS ARENA & MPS CALYPSO

2022


Welcome to our collection of 2022 tours and experiences,

available for you to book aboard the MS Arena and MPS Calypso.

Our range of optional and included tours allow you to discover the

history of our ports of call, experience the traditions of local regions

and explore further afield, enhancing your river cruise experience.

They’re the perfect complement to your cruise itinerary, but they

are subject to availability so we recommend you book early!

Budapest by Night

Available on the MS Arena cruise;

Cruise the Danube to Vienna & Budapest see page 10

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Optional and included excursions will operate subject to weather conditions and minimum

numbers for each excursion. Changes to the advertised excursion programme are rare, but

we do reserve the right to amend the programme at any time. The order in which Tours &

Experiences operate may vary according to local circumstances. Please note: on occasions

due to timings you will be provided with a packed lunch instead of lunch onboard the ship.

Details and prices are correct at the time of going to print.

April 2021


CONTENTS

Tours & Experiences aboard MS Arena

Package Prices & Included Tours ............................. 4-5

Alluring Alsace .................................................................... 6

Amsterdam Canal Cruise with

Cheese and Wine ............................................................... 7

Appletern Gardens ............................................................ 7

Bamberg City Tour ............................................................ 8

Belgrade City Tour ............................................................. 8

Belvedere Palace ............................................................... 9

Bratislava Walking Tour

& Chocolate Experience .................................................. 9

Bucharest City Tour ......................................................... 10

Budapest by Night ........................................................... 10

Budapest City Tour .......................................................... 10

De Kruidhof Botanical Gardens ................................... 11

Dusseldorf City Tour ........................................................ 11

Floralia Spring Flower Show ......................................... 11

Heidelberg Highlights ..................................................... 12

Het Loo Palace .................................................................. 12

Mainz Guided Tour & Gutenberg Museum ............... 13

Medemblik Bakery ........................................................... 13

Melk Abbey ......................................................................... 14

National Botanic Gardens of Belgium ....................... 14

Novi Sad Guided Tour ...................................................... 15

Nuremburg City Tour ...................................................... 15

Pécs City Tour .................................................................... 16

Puszta Horse Show .......................................................... 16

Regensburg City Tour ..................................................... 17

Reichsburg Castle ............................................................ 17

Rüdesheim by Night ....................................................... 18

Rüdesheim Highlights .................................................... 18

Salzburg ............................................................................... 19

Sayn Palace & Butterfly Gardens ................................ 19

Speyer Technical Museum ............................................ 20

Strasbourg Canal Cruise ................................................ 20

Trier Guided Tour .............................................................. 21

Van Loon Museum ............................................................ 21

Vienna City Tour ................................................................ 22

Windmills of Kinderdijk .................................................. 22

Winningen Wine Tasting .............................................. 23

Würzburg Palace .............................................................. 23

Tours & Experiences aboard MPS Calypso

Package Prices & Included Tours ............................... 24

Bernkastel Wine Tasting .............................................. 25

Frankfurt City Tour ......................................................... 25

Heidelberg Highlights ..................................................... 25

Rüdesheim Highlights .................................................... 25

Koblenz Cable Car ........................................................... 26

Mainz Guided Tour & Gutenberg Museum ............. 26

Maria Laach Abbey & Garden Centre ....................... 26

Medemblik Bakery .......................................................... 27

Reichsburg Castle ............................................................ 27

Rotterdam City Tour & Afternoon Tea ...................... 27

Rüdesheim by Coach & Rüdesheimer Coffee ....... 27

Saarburg Walking Tour ................................................... 28

Strasbourg Canal Cruise ................................................ 28

Trier Guided Tour .............................................................. 28

Worms Guided Tour ........................................................ 28

Festive Tours & Experiences aboard MS Arena & MPS Calypso

Package Prices & Included Tours ............................... 29

Amsterdam Festival of Lights .................................... 30

Rotterdam City Tour & Afternoon Tea ...................... 31

Rüdesheim Highlights .................................................... 31

Rüdesheim by Night ....................................................... 31

Winningen Wine Tasting .............................................. 31

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MS Arena Tours & Experiences package prices

On each of our river cruises aboard MS Arena, you can book our tours and experiences individually or as

part of a package. For an extra treat, why not upgrade to our Premium Package? Exclusive to MS Arena,

the Premium Package includes a few extra treats to enhance your river cruise experience, including a

fruit basket on arrival, complimentary toiletries, a drinks package with meals, free use of the wellness

and fitness suite and 10% off our excursion packages!

The Delights of Amsterdam & the Dutch Bulbfields

Medemblik Bakery

Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Cheese & Wine

Package Price £81

Premium Package £80

Delights of Amsterdam & Keukenhof Gardens

Medemblik Bakery

Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Cheese & Wine

Floriade

Package Price £146

Premium Package £80

Springtime in the Gardens of Holland & Belgium

Windmills of Kinderdijk

Appeltern Gardens

Floralia

National Botanic Garden of Belgium

Keukenhof Gardens

Package Price £165

Premium Package £120

Delightful Holland & Floriade

Van Loon Museum

Medemblik Bakery

De Kruidhof Botanical Gardens

Het Loo Palace

Package Price £135

Premium Package £120

A Taste of the Imperial Danube

Puszta Horse Show

Bratislava Guided Tour & Chocolate Experience

Vienna City Tour

Melk Abbey

Package Price £159

Premium Package £100

Cruise the Danube to Vienna & Budapest

Melk Abbey

Vienna City Tour

Belvedere Palace

Budapest City Tour

Budapest by Night

Puszta Horse Show

Bratislava Guided Tour & Chocolate Experience

Package Price £281

Premium Package £140

The Danube to the Black Sea

Vienna City Tour

Belgrade City Tour

Bucharest City Tour

Novi Sad City Tour

Pécs City Tour

Budapest City Tour

Bratislava Guided Tour & Chocolate Experience

Melk Abbey

Package Price £239

Premium Package £280

Treasures along the Rhine and Moselle

Dusseldorf City Tour

Rüdesheim Highlights

Rüdesheim by Night

Sayn Palace & Butterfly Garden

Trier Guided Tour

Reichsburg Castle

Winningen Wine Tasting

Package Price £227

Premium Package £180

The Mighty Rhine to Switzerland

Rüdesheim Highlights

Speyer Technical Museum

Strasbourg Canal Cruise

Alluring Alsace

Heidelberg Highlights

Mainz Guided Tour & Gutenberg Museum

Package Price £227

Premium Package £140

Historic Cities of the Danube

Vienna City Tour

Budapest City Tour

Bratislava Guided Tour & Chocolate Experience

Package Price £93

Premium Package £100

The Ultimate Rhine & Danube Cruise

Rüdesheim Highlights

Rüdesheim by Night

Heidelberg Highlights

Würzburg Palace

Bamberg City Tour

Nuremburg City Tour

Regensburg City Tour

Salzburg

Melk Abbey

Vienna City Tour

Bratislava Guided Tour & Chocolate Experience

Budapest City Tour

Package Price £446

Premium Package £240

Journey Along the Danube to the Rhine

Budapest City Tour

Bratislava Guided Tour & Chocolate Experience

Vienna City Tour

Melk Abbey

Regensburg City Tour

Nuremburg City Tour

Bamberg City Tour

Würzburg Palace

Rüdesheim Highlights

Package Price £333

Premium Package £260

4 To book call us on 01858 438499


INCLUDED Tours & Experiences aboard MS Arena

A selection of our river cruises aboard MS Arena also include excursions.

Below are some of the exciting tours available that are included in the cost

of your holiday.

Danube Delta

Join our included excursion by coach to join a boat

trip for a cruise along the Danube as it makes its

journey to the Black Sea. Lunch is served onboard so

you can sit back and enjoy the spectacular scenery.

Available on the following cruises;

The Danube to the Black Sea

Keukenhof Gardens

Keukenhof is spring at its most beautiful, where all

the best floral features of the season are brought

together to form stunning displays. This excursion is

a full day and a packed lunch is provided.

Available on the following cruises;

Delights of Amsterdam & the Dutch Bulbfields

Delights of Amsterdam & Keukenhof Gardens

Floriade

Lucerne

Lucerne is a picture postcard scene of a Swiss resort.

Our excursion stops on the lake’s northwest shore

where you can relax at leisure. This is a full day tour

therefore a packed lunch will be provided.

Once every 10 years in the Netherlands, we are treated to

the world’s ultimate flower show in a spectacular festival

of flowers. In 2022, the Floriade World Horticultural Expo

takes place in the Dutch town of Almere and will be

spread over five themed zones across an enormous 66

hectares and is also a celebration of plants, vegetables,

fruit and produce. The Expo will be situated in a unique

Green City Arboretum. It will cover the entire site and

feature a stunning collection of trees, plants, crops and

flowers - in a seemingly unending spectrum of amazing

colours and scents.

Available on the following cruises;

Springtime in the Gardens of Holland & Belgium

Delightful Holland & Floriade

Available on the following cruises;

The Mighty Rhine to Switzerland

To book call us on 01858 438499

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Tours & Experiences aboard MS Arena

Alluring Alsace £33

The Alsace region of France is unquestionably beautiful, with a special combination of history, culture, scenery

and gastronomy. We visit the medieval village of Riquewihr, which nestles between the Vosges mountains and

some of the areas most famous vineyards. The village is wonderfully preserved making it appear exactly as it

did in the 16th century. We also visit the famous Dopff & Irion winery, where you can taste a sample of the wines

in the cellars.

Available on the following cruises;

The Mighty Rhine to Switzerland

6 To book call us on 01858 438499


Tours & Experiences aboard MS Arena

Amsterdam Canal Cruise

with Cheese & Wine £46

Amsterdam is best appreciated with a cruise along its

world famous canals. Enjoy a selection of wonderful cheese

and a refreshing glass of wine as our chartered cruiser,

accompanied by English commentary, highlights the sights

and places of interest.

Available on the following cruises;

Delights of Amsterdam & the Dutch Bulbfields

Delights of Amsterdam & Keukenhof Gardens

Appeltern Gardens £42

A walk through this 23-hectare park is an experience for all of the senses. There is an hour and a

half guided tour of Appeltern included. Simply enjoy the quiet, the space and the nature of the

gardens. You’re almost certain to come away with some fantastic ideas for your own garden.

Available on the following cruises;

Springtime in the Gardens of Holland & Belgium

To book call us on 01858 438499

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Tours & Experiences aboard MS Arena

Bamberg City Tour £39

Bamberg’s brewing industry goes back almost 900 years

to the days when monasteries were the first breweries. This

guided tour takes you around the old town so you can see the

highlights, including the town hall, Bamberg cathedral and

stunning architecture dating from the 11th to the 19th centuries.

Available on the following cruises;

The Ultimate Rhine & Danube Cruise

Journey along the Danube to the Rhine

Belgrade City Tour £23

Explore the Serbian capital on our optional city tour, which is a great way to see

the main sights including the beautiful Church of St Sava and the huge Belgrade

Fortress, which stands on top of a ridge overlooking the Sava and Danube rivers.

Available on the following cruises;

The Danube to the Black Sea

8 To book call us on 01858 438499


Tours & Experiences aboard MS Arena

Belvedere Palace £49

Take advantage of our optional excursion to Belvedere Palace, a stunning Baroque building made up

of two palaces, an orangery and the palace stables. The palace is also home to an incredible collection

of art, including the world’s largest collection of work by Gustav Klimt.

Available on the following cruises;

Cruise the Danube to Vienna & Budapest

Bratislava Guided Tour

& Chocolate Experience £29

Our guided tour of this magnificent city allows you to explore the charming squares, courtyards and narrow

lanes of the Slovakian capital. The old town is filled with all the must-see sites and is a pedestrian zone which

makes exploring on foot a safe and relaxing activity. You’ll also get to sample the sweet delicacy ‘Makova’ as well!

Available on the following cruises;

The Ultimate Rhine & Danube Cruise

Journey along the Danube to the Rhine

The Danube to the Black Sea

Historic Cities of the Danube

Cruise the Danube to Vienna & Budapest

A Taste of the Imperial Danube

To book call us on 01858 438499

9


Tours & Experiences aboard MS Arena

Bucharest City Tour £40

Visit the Romanian capital of Bucharest, where there’s plenty of time to explore the wide tree-lined

boulevards and admire many landmarks including the Arch of Triumph, the beautiful Romanian Atheneum

and Parliament Palace - the second largest building in the world after the US Pentagon.

Available on the following cruises;

The Danube to the Black Sea

Budapest by Night £45

See this beautiful city when it lights up against the night sky. First of all you can experience an authentic

piece of Hungarian culture at a folklore show and enjoy famous gypsy music and dancing with a glass of

schnapps. We then take a tour to admire the night-time views from Gellert Hill.

Available on the following cruises;

Cruise the Danube to Vienna & Budapest

Budapest City Tour £28

Budapest is an architectural gem filled with baroque, neoclassical and eclectic buildings. Accompanied by a local

guide, our coach tour takes in some of the most beautiful areas including Gellert Hill, Heroes Square and Castle

Hill and the splendid terrace of Fisherman’s Bastion which offers a grand panorama of almost the entire city.

Available on the following cruises;

The Ultimate Rhine & Danube Cruise

Journey along the Danube to the Rhine

The Danube to the Black Sea

Historic Cities of the Danube

Cruise the Danube to Vienna & Budapest

10 To book call us on 01858 438499


Tours & Experiences aboard MS Arena

De Kruidhof Botanical Gardens £36

De Kruidhof Botanical Gardens has the largest botanical garden in the Netherlands. It features seventeen

themed gardens each with their own plant collections. Themed gardens include the medicinal herb garden,

butterfly garden, rose garden woodland and fruit garden.

Available on the following cruises;

Delightful Holland & Floriade

Düsseldorf City Tour £29

Experience a taste of the old and new on a guided tour of Düsseldorf. Famous

for its fashion industry and huge art scene, see modern and stylish architecture

standing alongside more traditional buildings on this tour of the city.

Available on the following cruises;

Treasures along the Rhine & Moselle

Floralia Spring Flower Show £24

This spectacular exhibition first took place in 2004. During our excursion you can explore the beautiful grounds

set around Château de Grand-Bigard and discover 500 varieties of flowering bulbs, including muscari, violets,

azaleas, daffodils, hyacinths and rhododendrons, as well as 400 tulip varieties.

Available on the following cruises;

Springtime in the Gardens of Holland & Belgium

To book call us on 01858 438499

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Tours & Experiences aboard MS Arena

Floriade £65

Once every 10 years in the Netherlands,

we are treated to the world’s ultimate

flower show in a spectacular festival

of flowers. In 2022, the Floriade World

Horticultural Expo takes place in the

Dutch town of Almere and will be

spread over five themed zones across

an enormous 66 hectares and is also a

celebration of plants, vegetables, fruit

and produce. The Expo will be situated

in a unique Green City Arboretum. It

will cover the entire site and feature a

stunning collection of trees, plants, crops

and flowers - in a seemingly unending

spectrum of amazing colours and

scents.

Available on the following cruises;

Delights of Amsterdam & Keukenhof Gardens

Heidelberg Highlights £22

Heidelberg is one of the most popular destinations in Germany. Here you

have free time to explore the main attractions including its castle, the

Church of the Holy Ghost, and its university - the oldest in Germany.

A 15-minute climb or funicular ride (not included) leads you to view the

restored areas of the castle.

Available on the following cruises;

The Mighty Rhine to Switzerland

The Ultimate Rhine & Danube Cruise

Het Loo Palace £36

Close to the Dutch city of Apeldoorn, Het Loo dates back more than 300

years and was the summer residence of the House of Orange Nassau, the

Dutch royal family. Today, it is a magnificent museum where the decorations

alone are worth a visit, not to mention around 160,000 items from its own

collection along with those on loan from other trusts and societies.

Available on the following cruises;

Delightful Holland & Floriade

12 To book call us on 01858 438499


Tours & Experiences aboard MS Arena

Keukenhof Gardens £42

Keukenhof is spring at its most beautiful, where all the best floral features of the season are brought together

to form stunning displays. This excursion is a full day and a packed lunch is provided.

Available on the following cruises;

Springtime in the Gardens of Holland & Belgium with Floriade

Mainz Guided Tour & Gutenberg Museum £39

Roman Mainz, the cathedral, the old quarter and the modern city centre. This is a tour of Mainz’s history,

from its beginnings to the present day. We also take a tour of the Gutenberg Museum, which is dedicated to

Johannes Gutenberg and his inventions. Here we experience the history of printing, writing and books, plus

we enjoy a demonstration of the printing press.

Available on the following cruises;

The Mighty Rhine to Switzerland

Medemblik Bakery £28

Join our coach as we travel across the Ijsselmeer causeway to reach the quaint harbour town of Medemblik.

Here, in an Edwardian shop on the main street, we find the tastiest museum in the Netherlands - the Old Bakery.

It houses a fascinating collection of anything and everything to do with baking, and you can also watch the

demonstrations and enjoy delicious baked goods.

Available on the following cruises;

Delights of Amsterdam & the Dutch Bulbfields

Delights of Amsterdam & Keukenhof Gardens

To book call us on 01858 438499

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Tours & Experiences aboard MS Arena

Melk Abbey £46

Discover one of the world’s most famous monastic sites. Today, Melk Abbey

is a prestigious school with more than 800 students, yet black-robed

Benedictine monks still stroll among the marble structures and frescoed

walls. Our guided tour shows you the magnificent Marble Hall, Emperor’s

Gallery, Abbey Church and the terrace where you can enjoy fine views

of the Danube river and the town. There is also free time to explore

the grounds and the gardens.

Available on the following cruises;

The Ultimate Rhine & Danube Cruise

Journey along the Danube to the Rhine

The Danube to the Black Sea

Cruise the Danube to Vienna & Budapest

A Taste of the Imperial Danube

National Botanic Gardens of Belgium £32

This is one of the largest botanic gardens in the world, with

endless promenades that lead you through beautiful collections

of medicinal and herbaceous plants, shrubs, trees and conifers.

There’s also the Plant Palace, an enormous glasshouse with

more than 10,000 plant species from around the world.

Available on the following cruises;

Springtime in the Gardens of Holland & Belgium

14 To book call us on 01858 438499


Tours & Experiences aboard MS Arena

Novi Sad City Tour £19

Novi Sad is the second largest city in Serbia after Belgrade. The most recognised landmark is the

Petrovaradin Fortress, which dominates the city from its position on the right bank of the Danube.

Available on the following cruises;

The Danube to the Black Sea

Nuremburg City Tour £46

Our coach takes you through this medieval city, which was beautifully

restored with original stone after being destroyed in the Second

World War. The old town is almost completely surrounded by the 15thand

16th-century city walls, and is filled with half-timbered houses,

cobblestone squares and the mighty Kaiserberg Castle.

Available on the following cruises;

The Ultimate Rhine & Danube Cruise

Journey along the Danube to the Rhine

To book call us on 01858 438499

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Tours & Experiences aboard MS Arena

Pécs City Tour £19

Pécs is a city of art and history, home to the largest Turkish ruins in Hungary. See the Gazi Kasim Mosque in the

middle of the main square and wander along Király and Káptalan Street. Pécs is also a city of love, with couples

from around the world visiting Janus Pannonius Street, where they place a padlock on the street railings to

symbolise their lasting love for each other.

Available on the following cruises;

The Danube to the Black Sea

Puszta Horse Show £49

Join us as we travel through the sweeping plains of Hungary to the town of

Lajosmizse. We visit a traditional stud farm taking a tour of the grounds in a horsedrawn

carriage, before watching human skill and horse power come together in a

spectacular live show, performed in an open air arena.

Available on the following cruises;

Cruise the Danube to Vienna & Budapest

A Taste of the Imperial Danube

16 To book call us on 01858 438499


Tours & Experiences aboard MS Arena

Regensburg City Tour £29

This excursion shows you the highlights of Regensburg, a fascinating

city with over 1,500 listed buildings. Many of these make up the old town

which became a Unesco World Heritage site in 2006.

Available on the following cruises;

The Ultimate Rhine & Danube Cruise

Journey along the Danube to the Rhine

Reichsburg Castle £33

Enjoy a guided tour of the Reichsburg Castle and its newly-restored

neo-Gothic architecture, which dominates the landscape of the

Moselle River Valley.

Available on the following cruises;

Treasures along the Rhine & Moselle

To book call us on 01858 438499

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Tours & Experiences aboard MS Arena

Rüdesheim by Night £39

A road train transports you to a traditional wine cellar to sample

some of the region’s best wines, before exploring the captivating

Drosselgasse, which is filled with little taverns and courtyards and is

the cultural heart of the town. We stop on the way in a tavern for a

traditional Rüdesheim coffee, music and dancing.

Available on the following cruises;

Treasures along the Rhine & Moselle

The Ultimate Rhine & Danube Cruise

Rüdesheim Highlights £36

A road train ride transports you to view fascinating examples of early 1900 mechanical music making systems

at Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Museum. We also include a cable car ride that rises 37 metres up the hillside to

reach the iconic Niederwald Monument. This is a unique experience, taking you over the sloping vineyards for an

amazing panoramic view of the romantic Rhine valley.

Available on the following cruises;

The Ultimate Rhine & Danube Cruise

Journey along the Danube to the Rhine

The Mighty Rhine to Switzerland

Treasures along the Rhine & Moselle

18 To book call us on 01858 438499


Tours & Experiences aboard MS Arena

Salzburg £49

Salzburg is the birthplace of Mozart and home to ‘The Sound of Music’. This enchanting

city is set on the banks of the River Salzach, framed by the Kapuzinerberg and

Mönchsberg mountain range. Our tour takes in the highlights of this beautiful city.

Available on the following cruises;

The Ultimate Rhine & Danube Cruise

Sayn Palace & Butterfly Gardens £36

Witness the colourful flourish of exotic butterflies in the Butterfly Garden. Afterwards,

you are free to explore Sayn Palace which is filled with precious paintings, furniture

and artefacts.

Available on the following cruises;

Treasures along the Rhine & Moselle

To book call us on 01858 438499

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Tours & Experiences aboard MS Arena

Speyer Technical Museum £45

See vintage cars, locomotives and an original Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet on our excursion to

the Speyer Technical Museum. Here you can discover technology from the underwater

world to space, alongside Europe’s largest aerospace and amazing naval exhibition.

Available on the following cruises;

The Mighty Rhine to Switzerland

Strasbourg Canal Cruise £49

Strasbourg is well known for its historical and cultural sights. Our

excursion is aboard a small glass-topped canal cruiser which offers a

great vantage point. Having seen some of the sights from the water, you

can disembark in the heart of Strasbourg to explore the city further.

Available on the following cruises;

The Mighty Rhine to Switzerland

20 To book call us on 01858 438499


Tours & Experiences aboard MS Arena

Trier Guided Tour £33

Trier is believed to be the oldest city in Germany and was the

former residence of Roman emperors. It is home to many

stunning Roman remains, making it the perfect place to explore

on foot. Our guided tour ensures you miss none of the highlights.

Available on the following cruises;

Treasures along the Rhine and Moselle

Van Loon Museum £28

Learn about the Van Loon family history with a visit to the Van Loon museum, situated in the heart

of Amsterdam on the Keizersgracht. In 1973, one of the most beautiful houses in the city and its

collections where opened to the public to explore.

Available on the following cruises;

Delightful Holland & Floriade

To book call us on 01858 438499

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Tours & Experiences aboard MS Arena

Vienna City Tour £36

This is the perfect introduction to Vienna; the city of music. Our tour focuses on the historic centre and its

rich architecture, where we learn about the baroque castles and gardens and the 19th-century Ringstrasse,

is lined with grand buildings, monuments and parks. This tour is part coach and part walking.

Available on the following cruises;

The Ultimate Rhine & Danube Cruise

Journey along the Danube to the Rhine

Cruise the Danube to Vienna & Budapest

The Danube to the Black Sea

A Taste of the Imperial Danube

Historic Cities of the Danube

Windmills of Kinderdijk £25

No trip to the Netherlands is complete without visiting these beautiful wooden windmills, which date back to

the 1500s. We visit the Museum Windmill Nederwaard, where we meet the miller and discover all about mill life

and the Museum Windmill Blokweer, to learn about the impressive

mechanism of a mill and Kinderdijk’s heritage.

Available on the following cruises;

Springtime in the Gardens of Holland & Belgium

22 To book call us on 01858 438499


Tours & Experiences aboard MS Arena

Winningen Wine Tasting £39

The picturesque town of Winningen is located on the banks of the Moselle. Sample

local wines and find out all about the cultivation and origin of the grapes and how they

are made into wine. Enjoy wine in its simplest and most beautiful form – right there at

the vineyard where it is made.

Available on the following cruises;

Treasures along the Rhine and Moselle

Würzburg Palace £45

The residence of the former prince bishops is one of the most important baroque castles in Europe and an

absolute must-see for visitors to Würzburg. Our guided tour starts in the opulent Garden Hall and takes you to

the grand staircase, through the White Hall to the Imperial Hall – one of the most magnificent in the history of

palace architecture.

Available on the following cruises;

The Ultimate Rhine & Danube Cruise

Journey along the Danube to the Rhine

To book call us on 01858 438499

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MPS Calypso Tours & Experiences Package Prices

On each of our river cruises aboard MPS Calypso, you can book our tours and experiences individually

or as part of a package. For an extra treat, why not upgrade to our Premium Package? Exclusive to

MPS Calypso, the Premium Package includes a few extra treats to enhance your river cruise experience,

including a fruit basket on arrival, complimentary toiletries, a drinks package with meals, free use of the

wellness and fitness suite and 10% off our excursion packages!

Floriade & the Delights of the Dutch Waterways

Medemblik Bakery

Rotterdam City Tour & Afternoon Tea

Package Price £84

Premium Package £105

Cruise the Rhine to Switzerland

Heidelberg Highlights

Strasbourg Canal Cruise

Worms Guided Tour

Highlights of Rüdesheim

Maria Laach Abbey & Garden Centre

Package Price £161

Premium Package £157.50

Rhine & Moselle Explorer

Highlights of Rüdesheim

Koblenz Cable Car & Ehrenbrietstein Fortress

Reichsburg Castle

Bernkastel Wine Tasting

Maria Laach Abbey & Garden Centre

Package Price £159

Premium Package £122.50

Four Rivers Explorer

Highlights of Rüdesheim

Frankfurt City Tour

Reichsburg Castle

Bernkastel Wine Tasting

Saarburg Walking Tour

Trier Guided Tour

Maria Laach Abbey & Garden Centre

Package Price £244

Premium Package £157.50

Rhine in Flames

Mainz Guided Tour & Gutenberg Museum

Heidelberg Highlights

Highlights of Rüdesheim

Maria Laach Abbey & Garden Centre

Package Price £122

Premium Package £122.50

24 To book call us on 01858 438499


Tours & Experiences aboard MPS Calypso

Bernkastel Wine Tasting £49

Bernkastel is a quintessential medieval German town, featuring a

charming market square with quaint cafés and streets lined with

half-timbered houses. It is also a centre for wine-making. Join us on

this tour to a local winery where you can sample some of the region’s

delicious wines.

Available on the following cruises;

Rhine & Moselle Explorer

Four Rivers Explorer

Frankfurt City Tour £39

Frankfurt is a city of great diversity, the old town with its half-timbered houses and cobbled squares sitting

alongside the world’s largest stock exchanges and the gleaming headquarters of the European Central Bank.

See the highlights on this city tour, including Römerberg: the heart of the old town, the birthplace of famedwriter

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and the Palmengarten; Frankfurt’s famous gardens.

Available on the following cruises;

Four Rivers Explorer

Heidelberg Highlights £22

Available on the following cruises;

Rhine In Flames - Cruise the Rhine to Switzerland

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TOUR DETAILS

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To book call us on 01858 438499

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Tours & Experiences aboard MPS Calypso

Koblenz Cable Car &

Ehrenbreitstein Fortress £22

Enjoy an exhilarating ride across the Rhine to visit the mighty Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, Europe’s second

largest surviving fortress where you can immerse yourself in a world of Celts, Romans and Knights. The

Koblenz Cable Car was built for the 2011 BUGA Flower Show and is one of the largest cable cars in Europe

outside the Alps, which offers amazing views of Koblenz and the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers.

Available on the following cruises;

Rhine & Moselle Explorer

Mainz Guided Tour & Gutenberg Museum £39

Available on the following cruises;

Rhine in Flames

FOR FULL

TOUR DETAILS

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Maria Laach Abbey & Garden Centre £22

Situated next to Laacher See; a volcanic lake surrounded by a nature reserve, the Maria Laach Abbey is a sixtowered

Romanesque Basilica and one of the most beautiful monuments in Germany. Home to over 60 monks,

there are two prayers and worships daily which are open to the public. Join us on a tour of this mesmerising

example of 12th century Romanesque architecture.

Available on the following cruises;

Cruise the Rhine to Switzerland

Rhine & Moselle Explorer

Four Rivers Explorer

Rhine in Flames

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Tours & Experiences aboard MPS Calypso

Medemblik Bakery £28

Available on the following cruises;

Floriade & the Delights of the Dutch Waterways

FOR FULL

TOUR DETAILS

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Reichsburg Castle £34

Available on the following cruises;

Rhine & Moselle Explorer - Four Rivers Explorer

FOR FULL

TOUR DETAILS

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Rotterdam City Tour & Afternoon Tea £49

Join us for a panoramic city tour of Rotterdam by coach, where you will see highlights including the Market Hall,

Central Station, the Euromast and finally the famous Cube Houses. We end our tour at the SS Rotterdam hotel

ship for afternoon tea in a private lounge.

Available on the following cruises;

Floriade & the Delights of the Dutch Waterways

Rüdesheim Highlights £33

On this tour you’ll get to admire fascinating examples of early

1900 mechanical music making systems at Siegfried’s Mechanical

Music Museum, followed by a visit a traditional local wine cellar to

sample some of the region’s best wines.

Available on the following cruises;

Rhine In Flames - Four Rivers Explorer

Cruise the Rhine to Switzerland

Rhine & Moselle Explorer

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Tours & Experiences aboard MPS Calypso

Saarburg Walking Tour £35

On this guided walking tour of the enchanting town of Saarburg, we’ll visit the Hackenberger Muhle, a

unique mill and museum complex situated in the town’s waterfall. We’ll also visit the ruins of Saarburg castle,

some of which date back to the year 964.

Available on the following cruises;

Four Rivers Explorer

Strasbourg Canal Cruise £49

Available on the following cruises;

Cruise the Rhine to Switzerland

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TOUR DETAILS

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Trier Guided Tour £33

Available on the following cruises;

Four Rivers Explorer

FOR FULL

TOUR DETAILS

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Worms Guided Tour £29

Worms is one of Germany’s oldest cities with origins dating back to ancient Roman times. See the highlights

of the city, including the Romanesque Worms Cathedral, the Jewish Cemetery and Luther Monument, on our

walking tour.

Available on the following cruises;

Cruise the Rhine to Switzerland

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MPS Festive Calypso Tours Tours & Experiences & Experiences package prices

On our festive cruises aboard MS Arena and MPS Calypso, you can book tours and experience.

Festive Cheer & Markets in the Rhine Valley

Rüdesheim Delights £33

Rüdesheim by Night £39

Package Price £82

Christmas Rhine & Dutch Waterways Cruise

Rotterdam City Tour & Afternoon Tea £49

Package Price £105

Festive Markets & the Magical Rhine Valley

Rüdesheim Delights £33

Package Price £87.50

New Year Festivities on the Romantic Rhine

Winningen Wine Tasting £39

Package Price £105

Rhine & Moselle Christmas Celebration Cruise

Rüdesheim Delights £33

Rüdesheim by Night £39

Winningen Wine Tasting £39

Package Price £111

New Year Rhine Celebration Cruise

Amsterdam Festival of Lights £33

Rotterdam City Tour & Afternoon Tea £49

Package Price £82

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Festive Tours & Experiences

Amsterdam Festival of Lights £33

During December Amsterdam holds its ‘Light Festival’ and lights

up with light sculptures, projections and art installations along the

roads, squares and in the canals - to experience the true beauty of the

displays, why not join us on an optional canal cruise, which takes you

around the 17th century buildings and picturesque little bridges?

Available on the following cruises;

New Year Rhine Celebration Cruise

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Festive Tours & Experiences

Rotterdam City Tour & Afternoon Tea £49

Available on the following cruises;

New Year Rhine Celebration Cruise

FOR FULL

TOUR DETAILS

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Rüdesheim Delights £33

The quaint town of Rüdesheim holds a particular charm during the winter months, with the streets bustling with

seasonal festive fayre. In Rüdesheim’s most captivating, inclined street called the Drosselgasse, you can seek

out a souvenir bottle or two along with some local Asbach brandy. A highlight of our excursion is a visit to the

marvellous Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Museum, where fascinating examples of early 1900 mechanical music

making systems can be viewed. Topping off our visit will be the offer of a complimentary mug of Glühwein, with

the invitation to keep our mug as a souvenir.

Available on the following cruises;

Festive Cheer & Markets in the Rhine Valley

Festive Markets & the Magical Rhine Valley

Rhine & Moselle Christmas Celebration Cruise

Rüdesheim by Night £39

Available on the following cruises;

Festive Cheer & Markets in the Rhine Valley

Rhine & Moselle Christmas Celebration Cruise

FOR FULL

TOUR DETAILS

SEE PAGE 18

Winningen Wine Tasting £39

Available on the following cruises;

Rhine & Moselle Christmas Celebration Cruise

New Year Festivities on the Romantic Rhine

FOR FULL

TOUR DETAILS

SEE PAGE 23

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