European Luxury Wine River Cruise (8 day/ 7 nights) ALL INCLUSIVE for Two (2)

Bid for an 8 day/ 7 night ALL INCLUSIVE Luxury Wine River Cruise on the Rhine and Mosel rivers for Two (2) people onboard MS William Shakespeare. As amazing way to see Europe in an atmosphere of classic elegance, service and amenities are comparable to those of a five-star hotel and includes first class dining and spacious cabins. The river cruise experience of a lifetime leaves the port of Cologne, Germany, on the 9 October, 2016.

THE JOURNEY
A journey onboard the William Shakespeare is the perfect way to celebrate with a loved one, offering an unforgettable luxury cruise experience through some of the most spectacular scenery visiting some of the most famous wine districts in Europe. It is truly a unique, intimate and stylish experience. Leaving Cologne, Germany on 9 October, 2016, this Luxury Wine River Cruise experience takes you through some of Europe’s most famous wine districts to romantic cities such as Cologne, Koblenz and Rüdesheim. It is the ultimate cruise experience for wine lovers.

THE SHIP
MS William Shakespeare offers you everything to discover the Romantic Heart of Europe. Enjoy the extraordinary devotion of the warm and caring staff on this modern luxury ship celebrated for its matchless reputation. Once you stay onboard, you’ll understand! We invite you to immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind experience and take pleasure in an unparalleled array of onboard and onshore amenities: MS William Shakespeare can accommodate 152 guests and 43 crew members in its 76 passenger cabins and 23 crew cabins.

EXCELLENT FACILITIES
Everything onboard the Iconic William Shakespeare suffuses style. The four-deck design helps to enhance the ship’s spaciousness and is typified by the delightful lobby on the Hamlet (upper) deck. As you are greeted on board, you will appreciate the five-star quality of the warm-colored wood and marble that has been extensively utilized, whilst above, the innovative atrium tastefully bathes the whole welcoming scene in natural light.

Moving towards the front of the ship you will find the classically appointed Globe lounge and bar, with a wide selection of comfortable and elegant seating. Here you can relax and enjoy the delights of the passing scenery through the superb observation windows on both sides of the vessel, whilst the forward facing panoramic bay window ensures the most extensive and uninterrupted viewing of any river cruise ship! The welcoming bar offers a full range of drinks sourced from all over the world, including the finest wines and spirits. When the sun sinks slowly below the riverside hills this is the perfect place to relax and reflect on another day’s experiences

To the rear of the ship is the Midsummer bar, with large panoramic windows and outside seating, where again you can enjoy and relax, watching the passing scenery. Here, in the evenings the chef presents his personal signature dishes for just 24 diners – this intimate dining experience can be reserved on board at no extra charge. Stairs and a lift lead down to the Othello (middle) deck, where the culinary delights of a superbly elegant restaurant are enhanced by sparkling crystal and crisp, high-quality table linen. Here the ship’s outstanding chefs will amaze you with superb fine dining of the highest order, using freshly prepared seasonal produce to create very best of European cuisine.

FINEST CUISINE ON THE RIVER
Dining on the William Shakespeare is a true pleasure. The sumptuous breakfast buffet, with omelets and fresh eggs prepared to order, ensures a great start to the day and a lunchtime buffet ensures you can eat a full meal or something as simple as a fresh crunchy salad – just as you desire. In the afternoons you can enjoy the Afternoon Tea, a famous tradition.

The evening dinner features excellently executed dishes with silver service, plus a relaxed atmosphere and our ‘open seating’ policy that ensures your dining experience is one you will always look forward to. Seated at tables with crispy white linen, candles, embossed silver and fine porcelain, you will enjoy the best wines of the region. Freshly prepared dishes made with local ingredients are accompanied by meticulously selected wines. Whilst you enjoy the relaxed conversation and watch the landscape tranquilly pass you by, courses seamlessly follow one another.

FACILITIES
- Main restaurant on Othello deck serving buffet breakfast, buffet lunch and dinner
- Globe lounge with bar and panoramic views on the Hamlet deck
- Midsummer bar and restaurant on the Hamlet Deck
- Air conditioned public areas & cabins
- Lift between Othello and Hamlet deck
- 24hr self service station for tea & coffee
- Sun deck with comfortable outdoor chairs and sun loungers
- Small splash pool
- Putting green
- Giant chess
- Small boutique
- Reception
- Wellness area with sauna and fitness equipment
- Hairdressing salon
- Laundry service
- The vessel is also equipped with advanced technologies and adheres to safety standards assuring guests a pleasant and safe journey.

YOUR CABIN
The cabins are tastefully appointed, featuring a wealth of mahogany, leather, marble and Italian soft furnishings, which blend together to create an ambience of quality and elegance. In keeping with this theme, spacious marble bathrooms have a washbasin with plenty of space for cosmetics, a WC and a glazed shower with fittings by ‘Grohe’. At 15 square meters (161 square feet) cabins are spacious (amongst the largest on European rivers) and well appointed with luxurious beds, safe, telephone, hair dryer, tea and coffee making facilities plus individually controlled air-conditioning. They have flat screen TV with satellite channels and also receive images from a bow-mounted camera, so you can see exactly where you are cruising from the comfort of your own bed! Two chairs and a small table are provided for your convenience plus an umbrella for those hopefully rare, showery days. Tasteful lighting, subtly changing in harmony with the time of day is again a unique feature, whilst high quality bathrobes and slippers add the final elegant touch.

SAILING ITINERARY

Sunday 9-oct: Arrival Cologne
Ship departure Cologne 22:00

Monday 10-oct: Cochem
Reichsburg Castle Tour/ Wine tasting

Tuesday 11-oct: Traben Trarbach
Walking tour and wine tasting +transfer to Bernkastel
Local on-board entertainment

Wednesday 12-oct: Bernkastel
Walking tour and wine tasting

Thursday 13-oct: Coblenz
Walking tour and optional visit Fortress Ehrenbreitstein
Boppard Walking tour and wine tasting

Friday 14-oct
Sailing passage Loreley
Rüdesheim Mini-train through vineyards, music cabinet and wine tasting

Saturday 15-oct: Cologne
Walking tour and beer and sausage tasting

8 Sunday 16-oct: Departure

* All wine tastings will take place in local wine cellars

WHAT IS INCLUDED:
- 7 Nights' accommodation on board the ship
- Captains Welcome reception
- All Meals
- Captains GALA Dinner
- Wine tasting
- Wine, Beer, bottled water, soft drinks, juices, alcoholic beverages.
- Coffee and Tea with biscuits and cakes;
- All cabins equipment according to ship standard including quality toiletries, and daily servicing;
- Luggage service pier- bus- pier
- English speaking crew members;
- Sun chairs for all passengers;
- English daily program printed out and distributed to each cabin and also available on on-board INFO Channel

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:
- Shipboard gratuities
- Optional Excursions
- Air and transfer transportation
- Visas
- Items of a personal nature
- Passenger travel insurance (an extensive travel insurance for the passengers is recommended);
- Luxury Spirits

Brochure available upon request!

CONDITIONS:
Please note that the voucher for Two (2) people in a standard cabin and is valid only for this specific river cruise – as described on the Sailing Itinerary - which departs Cologne, Germany on October 9th, 2016. Dates for this cruise are FIXED and CANNOT be changed.

PLEASE NOTE: DATES CANNOT BE CHANGED

• Company Name : E-waterways