Elegant River Cruises Launches 2011 Brochure With Two Brand New Ships and Three New Itineraries
Titan HiTours has launched its new 2011 Elegant River Cruises brochure (0800 988 5867 www.titanhitours.co.uk/rivercruises ) with a fresh new look. Working in conjunction with Uniworld, who are one of the world’s most respected, award winning river cruise operators, the new 104 page brochure features two brand new ships and three enticing new itineraries on some of the finest river journeys through Europe, Egypt and Russia.
The first new ship is the River Antoinette which will sail the 8 day ‘Castles Along the Rhine’ itinerary on selected dates from March to November 2011. The Antoinette will have large and lavishing appointed river view cabins and suites capable of carrying up to 164 passengers on three decks.
Cabins on the Princess Deck will have full open air balconies that with the touch of a switch will raise a glass window to create a completely enclosed conservatory during cooler weather. On the Duchess deck, cabins will have floor to ceiling windows which can be electronically lowered. Other facilities will include a heated swimming pool, fitness room and sky lounge on the sun deck with life size chess and shuffleboard.
The second new ship is the Douro Spirit which will commence cruises along Portugal’s UNESCO World Heritage Douro Valley from April 2011 as part of the 10 day ‘Lisbon & the Beautiful Douro River’ or 8 day ‘ Week on the River Douro’ itinerary. The Douro is one of Elegant River Cruises fastest growing destinations and the boutique style river vessel will be the most modern ship on the Douro with accommodation for a maximum of 128 guests. Every river-view cabin and suite will feature a French balcony, so guests can get closer than ever to the breathtaking scenery of the region’s unspoiled natural landscape.
In each cabin comfy hotel style beds will be draped in fine linens and bathrooms will be stocked with L’Occitane bath and body products and cosy waffle bathrobes. The sun deck will have a Jacuzzi and small swimming pool and the ship will also feature a fitness room, a massage room and beauty salon with open seating in the elegant restaurant.
On the Russian waterways the renovated and reconstructed ‘River Victoria’ will feature in the 13 day ‘Imperial Waterways of Russia’ itinerary. The design team from Uniworld’s award winning sister company Red Carnation Hotel Collection has been responsible for selecting the elegant décor and amenities in order for the River Victoria to provide a new level of comfort and service on the Volga and the capacity to carry a maximum of 206 passengers on three decks.
This is all part of Uniworld’s ongoing work between 2009 and 2011 to remodel its entire fleet. Maintaining each ships own distinct style and personality whilst upgrading its luxurious and comfortable décor. The River Ambassador, the River Baroness and the River Princess are the final three company owned vessels to be remodelled ready for the 2011 season.
The brochure also highlights that Titan HiTours is the only company to offer a complimentary VIP Home Departure Service for a smooth journey to and from the airport for all postcodes within mainland England and Wales. For selected postcodes in Manchester and Newcastle there is the choice of the Titan HiTours VIP Home Departure Service transfers to and from the regional airport and free domestic flights or the VIP home Departure Service transfers all the way to the from the airport of departure. Complimentary domestic flights are available for travellers from Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands, and free car transfers to and from the airport for many postcodes.
The easy to navigate brochure features three new itineraries – the 15 day ‘Imperial capitals of Europe’, the 10 day ‘Treasures of Prague, Rhine & Main’ and the 13 day ‘Imperial Waterways of Russia’.
The 10 day ‘Treasures of Prague, Rhine & Main’ combines two nights in a hotel in Prague with seven nights on board the River Ambassador from £1,999 per person (if booked before 30 September 2010) and departs throughout April to November 2011. With excursions to Nuremberg and the Hesperides Gardens, as well as the UNESCO World Heritage cities of Bamberg and Würzburg there will be plenty of treasures to explore. Shore excursions will also include walking tours of medieval Miltenberg and the ‘Mediterranean’ gardens at Aschaffenburg where King Ludwig I indulged his passion for the ancient world by building a perfect replica of a Roman house, the Pompejanum, next to Germany’s grandest Renaissance palace complex, the Johannisburg Castle.
The 15 day ‘Imperial Capitals of Europe’ cruise costs from £3,349 per person (if booked before 30 September 2010) and takes passengers on a European odyssey through seven countries from Istanbul to Vienna, on selected dates from April to October 2011. The journey starts with three days in Istanbul before flying to Bucharest to join the River Princess or the River Duchess at Giurgiu for the beginning of its journey along the Danube. Highlights will include cruising through the Iron Gates, an 80 mile long stretch of scenic gorges, as well as city tours of Belgrade, Budapest, Bratislava and Vienna; wine tasting in the Villany Hills and a home-hosted lunch in the Croatian town of Osijek.
The regal 13 day ‘Imperial Waterways of Russia’ cruise costs from £3,099 per person (if booked before 30 September 2010) and departs throughout May to September 2011, travelling along Europe’s longest river, the Volga, from Moscow to join the Neva where the cruise finishes in St Petersburg. With 12 nights full board on the River Victoria and shore excursions to take in the treasures of the Russian court, other highlights include a cruise on Lake Onega to Kizhi Island where the famous UNESCO World Heritage site of the Church of the Transfiguration was constructed entirely out of wood without a single nail being used and a spectacular evening at the Ballet in St Petersburg.
Offering exceptional value for money each itinerary includes all flights, full board accommodation, transfers, all included shore excursions with English speaking guides and Quietvox head sets on all excursions (excluding The Nile) as well as complimentary water in the cabin, complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with dinner (excluding the Nile and Russia), 24 hour tea and coffee and Titan’s unique VIP Home Departure Service.
The brochure leads in at £1,599 per person (if booked before 30 September 2010) for the 8 day ‘Castles along the Rhine’ cruise on the brand new River Antoinette, which meanders along the scenic Rhine from Amsterdam to Basel taking in walking tours of Cologne, Koblenz and Speyer; a canal cruise in Strasbourg and an opportunity to sample the wines along the way at the picturesque Castle Vollrads near Koblenz and along the Alsatian Wine Road at Colmar.
For bookings made before 30th September 2010 early booking discounts of up-to £500 per person are available across all of the itineraries. These discounts have been included in the prices shown above.
For details or to book call Titan HiTours on 0800 988 5867 or visit the dedicated website www.titanhitours.co.uk/rivercruises
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