Rhine in Flames

Our 2010 cruise programme venturing into the atmospheric Rhine Valley is launched with a bang by our participation in the year’s first stupendous 'Rhine in Flames' wine festival. We promise you unmissable magical moments as we witness a procession of more than 60 decorated and illuminated boats making their way down the Rhine, led by the red fluorescent glow of 2000 Bengal Fire lights. The valley walls will resonate with the sound of firecrackers whilst, above us, the exploding glitter of bursting fireworks awakens the inky black sky. With sparkling skies, sparkling waters, sparkling regional wines and even sparkling diamonds to tempt us, this curtain-raiser Amsterdam to Rhineland cruise will ignite a spark in us all!

Highlights:

• Executive coach travel from your selected departure point
• Return ferry crossing from Dover to Calais
• All meals on board the mps Amsterdam: hot and cold buffet breakfast, 3 course buffet lunch and set 4 course evening meal throughout (vegetarian options and dietary requirements can be catered for upon request)
• Early risers and mid morning tea/coffee in the lounge
• Excursion to view the ‘Rhine in Flames’
• Visits to Cologne, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Mainz, Boppard, Andernach & Bonn
• Luggage handling on and off the mps Amsterdam
• Welcome drink, Captain’s get together and Party Night
• Entertainment on every night of your cruise
• Commentary highlighting places of interest whilst on board the mps Amsterdam
• Accommodation type as selected
• Itinerary as described
• Services of a Cruise Director and Cruise Manager on board the mps Amsterdam
• Port taxes, road taxes and tolls