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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
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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
To book call us on 01858 438499
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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
FOR FULL
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
To book call us on 01858 438499
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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
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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
To book call us on 01858 438499
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