Albatross Europe 2026

Europe 2026 We do the hard work so you don’t have to

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Welcome to our Europe 2026 Brochure After a successful year of continental holidays and strong load factors, I’m delighted to hear that many of you are continuing to see this booking trend for 2025, and I hope it continues into 2026 and beyond. In light of this, our team of Contract Managers has worked tirelessly to bring fresh ideas for 2026. While we aim to provide itineraries that showcase the best of each destination, we also recognise the growing demand for flexibility in travel plans and with this in mind, we’re introducing a new feature called “My Time.” This allows guests plenty of free time to relax and explore towns and resorts at their own pace, while still offering quality sightseeing opportunities and optional excursions for a perfectly balanced holiday. I hope you enjoy browsing the content and contacting your Account Manager to obtain dates and quotes or just find out more.

Why book with us? Free Single Room for your Driver * As long as you meet supplier minimum numbers. *Excludes River Cruises & Air Tours. We Go the Extra Mile We have dedicated sales and operations teams to support you and we take the time to understand your business, we strive to be an extension of your own team. We tailor our products to match your requirements and no matter your size, 1 tour or 50 tours, you are equally important to us. 24 Hour Helpline Number Our helpline is available for all drivers and couriers, should any element of the tour not go as planned. Additionally we text drivers (where we have the mobile number) to check all is well and remind them of the help line number. Visit, Inspect & Grade We visit, inspect and grade every hotel in our brochure to assess its suitability for coach tourism and to help you select the most appropriate hotel for your customers. Team of Contract Managers Our team of Contract Managers are dedicated to specific geographical areas, with some based in the areas they contract, so our product knowledge is second to none! They buy allocations in the vast majority of locations, Even though it is not a legal requirement, Albatross Travel sets aside advance payments, made by you to us, until your tour is completed. This reflects the undertaking and protection that you must in turn, provide to your passengers. The only exceptions to this are prepayments that are made in advance to suppliers or that have been received on a non-refundable basis. making your transaction effortless. Your Money is Safe with us

Things to remember Pricing We have decided to produce this brochure with no prices. Our Account Managers can discuss sea crossings, overnights and other ad hoc factors, when you request a quote, to tailor make them to your requirements. Suggested Itinerary This means that we are providing you with ideas for a tour that we would be happy to arrange for you if you wish. The Sales Team can provide you with a revised quotation price, based on any tour ideas that you feel would best suit your customer base. We would then arrange guided tours, purchase of tickets and payment of entrance fees on your behalf. Additional Hotels We only have room in the brochure to feature some of our hotels. We have reserved space at many more. Please give our Sales Team a call. Overnight Hotels Please see page 5 for details. Low Emissions Zones & Access Regulation New zones are regularly being introduced into towns and cities across Europe so please check before costing and operating your tour. If you are touring in Italy, you need to be aware of the restrictions that exist entering towns and cities. These can vary considerably across the country. ZTLs (Zona Traffico Limitato) are zones which restrict entry and circulation at certain times and affect all vehicles including local ones. In order to avoid unexpected fines, you need to get a permit ahead of crossing a ZTL. Signage for these zones is not always clear, so we recommend you find out ahead of travel if you are likely to cross them. Visit: https://urbanaccessregulations.eu/countries-mainmenu-147/italy-mainmenu-81 For information about driving regulations, low emission zones and access regulations across Europe visit: https://urbanaccessregulations.eu/countries-mainmenu-147 We will not be held liable for any penalties, tickets or charges that result from entry into towns and cities with low emission zones and/or access regulations. Drivers Hours EU Regulation 561/2006 is transcribed into UK law and still applies. Our itineraries are created with drivers’ regulations in mind and we look to comply with daily driving, break and rest requirements.

The Small Print

• Every effort has been made to ensure all timings and information provided in our brochure is accurate and up-to-date at the time of publication in January 2025. However, details are subject to change and any typographical, clerical or other error or omission shall be subject to correction without any liability on the part of Albatross Travel. • Tours are priced on a minimum of 25 passengers and are in £GBP per person for the stated duration of the tour. • All our prices are non-commissionable and quoted inclusive of VAT. • All prices exclude public holidays and major local events unless otherwise stated. • All pricing is correct at the time of quotation and is subject to change due to changes in VAT and other local/national taxation such as city taxes. • All pricing excludes the cost of overnight hotels unless otherwise stated.

• All pricing excludes road tolls, emission zone charges and permits. • All pricing excludes peak date supplements on ferry crossings. • All products are subject to availability at the time of booking. • All itineraries are subject to change depending on the seasonal opening hours of attractions. • All itineraries are based on the most recent train timetables, sailing schedules, opening hours and are subject to change. • Event dates are subject to change year on year. Your tour has been based on this year’s dates and times, where available. • Please be advised that details about some shows and events have not yet been finalised. We have therefore based the information on current shows, which may be subject to change or cancellation. • Please note, on occasion, some attractions require

pre-payment upon confirmation and these charges will need to be passed on. • We cannot be held liable for any changes that may occur regarding a venue or an attraction that is beyond our control. However, we will aim to update you with details of any such changes as soon as possible. • All overnight sailings will be on a room only basis with inside, lower bed cabins. If meals are required, please advise at the time of quotation. • Dinner will usually consist of at least 3 courses. Where a choice of menu is stated, there will be at least 2 dishes for each course unless stated otherwise. If a set menu is listed, this means that all passengers will have the same meal. Special dietary requirements will of course be catered for if we are advised in advance. Please refer to your quote for specific details. • Please note that during weekend stays, other parties may be present and dining time options may be restricted.

Put a face to the name! Our Sales Team Each Account Manager below has a wealth of travel experience and is happy to share their knowledge with you. Please don’t hesitate to give them a call on 01732 879191.

Louise Fitzpatrick

Paul Barringer

Angela Cooper

Clare Costigan

Joanne Bennett

Lucy Barratt

Karina Laverick

Grant Simmonds

Our Company Ethos Albatross Travel is part of a company consisting of several group travel focused brands. We have crisis management experience to support you should anything go wrong.

We live and breathe our Purpose of treating everyone who travels with us like an individual we genuinely care about. We take responsibility, we do what we say and we work hard to resolve issues that are not of our making, to get the best solution for you, our client. Contents Quick Guide

Overnights

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Portugal Andorra Croatia Slovenia

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How to get there

Full contents River Cruises

France Belgium Holland Germany

Czech Republic/Hungary

Poland

Winter Warming Sun Winter House Parties Winter Wonderland

Austria

Switzerland

Crimbo Combo

Italy

Continental Christmas Markets Continental Seasonal Holidays

Spain

Put a face to the name! Our Contracting Team Each of our Contract Managers are destination specialists and have years of experience in finding and contracting hotels who welcome guests who arrive by coach, in the UK & Europe. They take great pride and delight in creating and developing new itineraries, with you and your customers in mind.

They don’t sit on their laurels, and are always on the look out for new ideas or places to visit and how to enhance the excellent relationships they have built up with suppliers.

Check out the country introductory pages to learn more about what they think and recommend for you.

Janine Cuff

Robert Ramsay

Mark Cocks

Paul Stratton

Nadine Dawson

Jodie Bell

Our Hotels & Products

All of our hotels are individually selected for their high standards of group-friendliness, cleanliness and quality of customer service . These attributes are essential requirements for all our products. The majority of our hotels also provide porterage and some provide a welcome drink as ‘standard’. These aren’t listed in our descriptions, so please check your quote for the full list of specific hotel inclusions . In terms of access, the majority of our hotels also have ground floor bedrooms or lift access. On the few occasions where this is not the case, we endeavour to ensure accessibility for all, or advise otherwise if this is not the case. We have a range of logos to help highlight aspects of hotels, tours or types of holidays, making it easier for you to browse through the brochure, so keep an eye out for these, including the examples below. For 2026, we have introduced a new one called My Time ; this ensures a more leisurely stay allowing plenty of free time to relax and explore towns or resorts at your own pace, whilst still delivering quality sightseeing and optional excursions for a perfectly balanced holiday.

COLLECTION HOTEL

FULL BOARD

SHORT BREAKS

NEW

MY TIME

£ £ £ V

BACK FOR 2026!

VALUE HOTEL

DRINKS INCLUSIVE

TWIN CENTRE

BEST SELLER

MIX & MATCH

NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

UPDATED TOUR

ALSO AVAILABLE BY AIR

LONG STANDING PARTNER

Overnight Hotels

Mercure Liege City Centre

We do not include any overnight hotels as standard on our European tours, as we recognise that you all have different preferences when it comes to your route. Travelling from the UK into Europe has a vital impact upon the comfort and experience of your passengers, and overnight hotels remain a critical part of any longer European itinerary, as they are both one of the first and last memories of the holiday, which means they can dramatically influence customers’ overall holiday satisfaction. In recognition of this, we have a wide range of carefully selected properties across Europe that are ideal for groups, offering you options for your route planning. These hotels are a mix of different standards, which cater for a range of budgets and requirements and may often be located on or nearer to the outskirts of towns, making them more convenient for arrival and onward travel.

Please see below for a list of many of these properties:

BELGIUM Hotel & Aparthotel Alizé Mouscron - 3A+

FRANCE Novotel Lille Centre Gares - 3A+ Ibis Laon - 3A B&B Hotel Rouen - 3A Novotel Rouen Sud - 3A+ (predicted) Mercure Reims Parc des Expositions - 3A+ Novotel Metz Amnéville - 3A+ Mercure Metz Centre - 3A Novotel Paris Saclay (Paris outskirts) - 3A+ B&B Hotel Orléans Centre Foch - 3A Kyriad Chateauroux - 3A (predicted) Campanile Troyes Nord-Barberey - 3A (predicted) Novotel Dijon Sud - 3A Ibis Dijon Gare - 3A (predicted) Mercure Strasbourg Aéroport - 3A+

Globales Post Hotel Liège - 3A Mercure Liège City Centre - 3A+

GERMANY H+ Hotel Köln-Brühl, near Cologne - 3A+ Seminaris Bad Honnef, near Bonn - 3A Victor’s Residenz-Hotel Saarlouis - 3A+ Best Western Victor’s Residenz-Hotel Rodenhof, Saarbrücken - 3A+ Mercure Hotel Saarbrücken Sud - 3A+ Mercure Stuttgart Sindelfingen an der Messe - 3A Mercure Stuttgart Airport - 3A+ Achat Hotel Karlsruhe City - 3A+ Intercity Hotel Karlsruhe - 3A+ Seligweiler Hotel, near Ulm - 3A (predicted) NEW NEW

Please note that some overnight hotels offer a fixed menu for dinner, whilst some others close their restaurants at weekends unless reserved in advance for a group, so passengers of any groups booked on a Bed & Breakfast basis may not be able to dine individually upon arrival at the hotel.

Reaching the Continent

At Albatross Travel, we work with all the main cross channel operators, which means that we are able to offer you a variety of different departure and arrival points. We work hard to ensure your customers enjoy the smoothest of journey to and from the European continent and beyond. With so many memories made on these journeys, we are delighted to be able to offer you a variety of transportation methods across to mainland Europe. By SEA

Below is a summary of the current information regarding the operators with whom we work closely.

SHORT SEA CROSSINGS

NORTH SEA CROSSINGS

FRENCH & SPANISH CROSSINGS

P&O Ferries Dover – Calais 90 minute crossing time Up to 23 crossings per day DFDS Seaways Dover – Calais/Dunkirk

P&O Ferries Hull – Rotterdam 12 hour (approx) crossing time Overnight crossing DFDS Seaways Newcastle – Amsterdam 16 hour (approx) crossing time Overnight crossing Stena Line Harwich – Hook of Holland 8 hour (approx) crossing time Choice of daytime or overnight crossing

Brittany Ferries – Spanish Routes Plymouth – Santander 21 hour (approx) crossing time Overnight crossing

Brittany Ferries – French Routes Portsmouth – Caen/St Malo/Le Havre Plymouth – Roscoff/St Malo Between 6-11 hour crossing time (route dependent) Choice of daytime or overnight crossing or mix and match

90 minute crossing time (to/from Calais) 120 minute crossing time (to/from Dunkirk) Up to 30 crossings per day Irish Ferries Dover – Calais 90 minute crossing time Up to 15 crossings per day

HOW ABOUT A LOUNGE? For that extra special beginning to each holiday, why not consider adding dedicated lounge access and/or meals to your crossing. To explore the available options, just ask your Account Manager.

HOW ABOUT A MINI CRUISE? For a choice of routes and ferry operators, see pages 42 & 43 for our new year round Dutch Mini cruises in 2026!

How to Get There

By RAIL

Rail is a great alternative to the traditional ferry crossing, especially if time is more critical or you are looking for a different route or method of travel. With the popularity of rail travel on the rise, not only does Le Shuttle remain a popular choice for travel across the channel – with a crossing time of 35 minutes and up to 4 departures per hour - but we can also arrange Eurostar travel for your passengers direct from London St Pancras to several destinations within northern Europe and if necessary, beyond. Using the now expanded services offered by Eurostar, why not consider this option for your programme to the following destinations: • Paris • Lille • Brussels • Rotterdam • Amsterdam • Cologne For details of itineraries available by rail, please look for the logo on pages

ALSO AVAILABLE BY TRAIN

By AIR

For groups travelling to some of the further-flung destinations that we offer, why not consider sending your groups by air. We have a long track record of working with major national and international carriers to multiple destinations within Europe and beyond. Balanced against the transportation and overnight costs, this can often be an effective option,

and also keeps a vehicle free to go on another tour at the same time. For details of itineraries available by air, please look for the logo on pages

ALSO AVAILABLE BY AIR

Contents Our brochure contains a selection of newly contracted hotels, reliable favourites and many new or updated itineraries designed to inspire you and your customers!

River Cruises - Pages 10-20 11 Introduction to CroisiEurope

Discover the Charms of Alsace L’Ours de Mutzig Hotel & Restaurant

Scenic French Alps & Lake Annecy Hotel Alpen Roc

Springtime in Holland MS L’Europe Rhine in Flames MS Gérard Schmitter NEW

Papal Wine & Roman Lavender Pont du Gard & the Camargue Logis Hotel Uzès Pont du Gard

32-33

Bordeaux, Dordogne & Atlantic Coast MS Cyrano de Bergerac Beauty of Rhône Valley & Provence MS Rhone Princess, MS Mistral, MS Van Gogh or MS Camargue

Disneyland ® Paris - Page 34

Paris Mini Cruise MS Renoir or MS Botticelli Stunning Window Displays & Christmas Markets in Paris MS Seine Princess or MS Botticelli

Introduction to the Disney® Parks & Disney PhotoPass ™+ Moxy Val d'Europe Staycity Aparthotel Marne la Vallée

NEW

15 Introduction to A-ROSA

Belgium & Holland - Pages 35-46

Beauty of Rhône Valley & Provence A-ROSA STELLA Danube Classics A-ROSA DONNA NEW

NEW

A Seaside Weekend in Belgium – We’ll Drink to That! Ostend Hotel

A Taste of Flanders Mercure Roeselare

Moselle Romance A-ROSA SILVA Southern Rhine Experience A-ROSA BRAVA NEW

NEW

In Flanders Fields We Remember Flanders & Somme Battlefields Novotel Ieper Centrum Flanders Fields

Rhine Legends A-ROSA BRAVA Rhine Christmas Markets A-ROSA AQUA NEW

NEW

Scenic Ardennes Novotel Charleroi Centre NEW

NEW

19 Introduction to VIVA Cruises

Bruges & Ghent In All Their Beauty Ghent Marriott Hotel NEW

, Hotel Le Bois De Bruges

The Enchanting Danube MS VIVA TWO

40 Belgium Events

A Taste of Moselle VIVA MOMENTS

Dutch Hotels Leonardo Hotel Amsterdam Rembrandtpark, Leonardo Hotel Lelystad, Leonardo Hotel Papendrecht, Fletcher Hotel- Restaurant Loosdrecht-Amsterdam, Carlton Beach Hotel, Hotel Walram

France - Pages 21-33

A Weekend in Lille Novotel Lille Centre Gares A Weekend in Arras Mercure Arras Centre Gare

All Year-Round Value for Money Dutch Mini Cruise Breaks A Year in Holland! What we can offer throughout the year

NEW

42-43

Touring Holland Highlights of what to do in Holland NEW

Sparkling Weekend in Champagne Mercure Reims Paris Parc des Expositions Panoramic Paris Novotel Hotel Paris La Défense Esplanade

44-45

Holland Annual Events Festivals & Events

NEW

A Weekend in Rouen Majestic Norman Gardens Novotel Rouen Sud NEW

NEW

Germany - Pages 47-53

Making the Most of the Dramatic Coast B&B HOTEL Rouen Centre Rive Droite

Little Railways of the Rhine Bellevue Rheinhotel

Gourmet Delights of Normandy Grand Hotel de l’Espérance Battlefields to D-Day Beaches Brit Hotel Caen Nord Memorial

The Rhine, Some Wine & Rüdesheim Hotel Felsenkeller

A Lakes & Falls Spa-tacular Waldeck Spa Resort The Meandering Moselle Hotel Deutschherroenhof

Explore the Delights of Southern Brittany Brit Hotel de l’Océan Versailles, Fireworks & Monet’s Garden Novotel Paris Saclay

Heart of the Black Forest Hotel Hirschen, Hotel Klosterbräustuben

Highlights of the Loire Valley Novotel Amboise

NEW

Wine and the Romantic Road Hotel Gasthof Zum Storch

Hidden Treasures of the Dordogne Hôtel La Hoirie

NEW

Austria - Pages 54-62

Southern Tuscan Sights & Umbrian Delights Grand Hotel Excelsior Tuscany & Rome Hotel Ercolini & Savi, Grand Hotel Duca D’Este NEW

The Best of the German & Austrian Lakes Landhotel Kirchenwirt

Alpine Boats, Trains & Panoramas Hotel Fischerwirt

NEW

87 Rome & Sorrento

Mountain Melodies: Discovering Austria's Lake District Ferienhotel Hofer

Spain, Portugal, Andorra - Pages 88-96

The Tyrol by Cruise, Cable Cars & Cogwheel Trains Bon Alpina Hotel

Coming up Roses Victoria Hotel & Spa Elit

Stunning Ziller Valley Sport & Spa Hotel Strass

NEW

Peaks and Passes: St Anton & the Western Alps Sporthotel St Anton Hit the Heights & Lakes in the Tyrol & Bavaria Zentral Hotel

Cantabrian Coast and Elegant Cities Olimpo Hotel NEW

NEW

90-91

, Hotel Juan de la Cosa

NEW

Captivating Costa Brava Hotel Don Juan Tossa, htop Amatista Hotel

NEW

62 Castles of Ludwig & Summit of Zugspitze Hotel Edelweiss Switzerland - Pages 63-68

Magnifico Mallorca Hotel Java

Lisbon Explorer Vila Galé Hotel Cascais

Swiss Mountain Top Views & St Anton Retreat Pilatus Kulm Hotel , Sporthotel St Anton NEW

NEW

64-65

Delights of the Douro Valley Hotel Meira

The Glacier Express & Two Countries at Their Best Hotel Kristal-Saphir, Silvretta Parkhotel Spectacular Swiss Delights & Stylish Gstaad Hotel Central-Residence The Best of Switzerland & the Bernina Express Silvretta Parkhotel

Scenic Andorra, Spain & France Hotel Nòrdic

Further Afield - Pages 97-103

Italy - Pages 69-87

Opatija & Islands of Northern Croatia Hotel Marina Croatia’s Istrian Coast Maistra Select Island Hotel Istra The Lakes & Caves of Slovenia Park Hotel Bled

Gastronomic Garda Hotel Parc Gritti Lake Garda Unpacked Hotel Splendid Sole

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Grand Imperial Cities of Europe PLAZA Premium Gelsenkirchen, Hotel NH Leipzig Messe, Adria Hotel, Danubius Hotel Astoria City Centre, Hotel & Palais Strudlhof, Maritim Hotel Ulm, Mercure Reims Parc des Exposition Poles, Porcelain and Prague Mercure Dusseldorf Neuss, Occidental Dresden Newa, Wyspianski Hotel, Art Nouveau Palace Hotel, H+ Hotel Koeln- Bruehl NEW NEW

Lake Garda's Glorious Northern Shores Portici Hotel, Hotel Sole

101

Lake Iseo & Italy’s Idyllic Lakes Iseolago Hotel

Desirable Dolomites & Stunning South Tyrol Delightful Dolomites, Bolzano & Verona NEW Hotel Paganella Majestic Maggiore & Mountain Railways Hotel Astoria, Hotel Milan Speranza au Lac

102-103

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76-77

Winter - Pages 104-111

Warming Winter Sun Hotel Toscana, Hotel Splendid Sole, Hotel Sole, Hotel Le Soleil, htop Calella Palace, Magic Cristal Park Hotel

Get a Grappa of Venice, Verona & the Venetian Hills Bonotto Hotel Belvedere

104-105

Prosecco and Flavours of Veneto & Friuli Hotel le Soleil

House Parties Ostend Hotel, Hotel Walram, Hotel Paganella

106

Winter Wonderland Hotel Gasthof Zum Storch

Idyllic Italian Riviera Hotel Toscana, Grand Hotel Diana Majestic, Hotel Bergamo

80-81

NEW

107

, Parkhotel Sonnenhof

Hohenauer Hof, Hotel Fischerwirt am Achensee

Highlights of Tuscany & the Italian Riviera Grand Hotel Royal Viareggio NEW

Christmas Tours & Markets Leonardo Hotel Amsterdam Rembrandtpark, H+ Hotel Koeln-Bruehl, The Q Quadro City Hotel , Mercure Hotel Düsseldorf Neuss, Seminaris Hotel Bad Honnef, Hotel Lindenwirt , Hotel Bergamo, Bonotto Hotel Belvedere, Hotel Paganella, Leonardo Hotel Papendrecht Seasonal Holidays Hotel Klosterbräustuben, Hotel Gasthof Zum Storch NEW NEW

108-109

Siena and Southern Tuscan Secrets Grand Hotel Impero

110-111

Treasures & Treats of Northern Tuscany Hotel Ercolini & Savi

Welcome to River Cruises

At Albatross Travel, we pride ourselves on the knowledge and experience of our Contract Managers and their understanding of coach group travel. It’s true to say that they live and breathe their areas and have a real passion for creating innovative and varied products.

The Danube

Introducing Jodie Bell, Contract Manager & River Cruise Specialist Jodie says… “River cruising is a rapidly growing market, offering great value for money and the opportunity of visiting several destinations or even countries but only having to unpack once! If you are interested in offering River Cruising to your customers but are new to cruising, we recommend a ‘Port-to-Port’ Cruise, meaning you will embark and disembark at the same location. We can then offer excursions including coaching, so your coach will be used for the transfers to/from the port. We can tailor-make each quote to your requirements.” Jodie recommends… “We have managed to secure an exclusive departure for a Rhine in Flames cruise, where the ship will actually be part of the Rhine in Flames flotilla! We are one of only a very few who can offer this cruise to their passengers! See page 12 for more details.” The rivers cruises featured in this section are just a flavour of what we can offer, and we have partnerships with a range of river cruise companies. If there is something else you are interested in that is not featured, please contact your Account Manager for more details or inspiration. The map below showcases a choice of rivers you can sail on, but we can also arrange cruises on the Adriatic along the Croatian coast, the Mekong travelling through Vietnam & Cambodia and even on Lake Kariba for a South African Safari Cruise! The following pages show 3 leading river cruise suppliers sailing on Europe’s most popular rivers & waterways with something for all tastes & budgets.

North Sea

Holland

Elbe

Germany

Poland

Belgium

English Channel

Atlantic Ocean

Main

Meuse

The Moselle

Moselle

Seine

Czech Republic

Rhine

Slovakia

Loire

France

Sa Ô ne

Bay of Biscay

Hungary

Austria

Danube

Dordogne

Switzerland

Slovenia

Venetian Lagoon

Garonne

Douro

The Rhine at R Ü desheim

Rh Ô ne

Croatia

Portugal

Spain

Guadiana

Italy

Mediterranean Sea

Adriatic Sea

Guadalquivir

The Rh Ô ne at Avignon

RIVER CRUISING

MS Botticelli © Helwin Goetzinger

Why CroisiEurope? Family Business – A French independent family business that has been the European leader for River Cruises since 1976. Value for Money – CroisiEurope controls every aspect of their fleet from the design and construction to the operation. This cost optimisation allows the best pricing. Pioneers – CroisiEurope studies all rivers in great depth before constructing their ships, allowing them to be on many rivers in Europe and the world, where other lines aren’t. Supportive – CroisiEurope welcomes British coaches and is an active member of the Coach Tourism Association.

Ships • A choice between a Standard or Premium Ship to suit your passenger’s requirements and budgets

Life On-board

All meals are included , featuring a buffet breakfast and a 3 course lunch and dinner. Each dish on your cruise is crafted by CroisiEurope’s Head Chef, Alain Bohn, a distinguished member of the Maîtres Cuisiniers de France, an elite French association with only 250 chefs worldwide. Lunch and dinner are set menus, served at fixed times in one service. Drinks are included throughout the day from 11am ‘til midnight, including mineral water, fruit juices, soft drinks, tea, coffee, beer, most spirits, and a wide selection of house wines during dinner and at the bar. (Champagne and premium brands are available for an additional charge.) All en-suite cabins are located above the water level and offer panoramic views of the landscape. Windows (portholes or large windows depending on the ship or deck.) The cabins are equipped with air conditioning, flat screen television, hairdryer, safe and plenty of storage space.

• All ships are either 2 or 3 decks with a sun deck • 3 deck ships have a lift, 2 deck ships do not • All have 1 restaurant and 1 bar/lounge

What’s Included

• Porterage • Welcome cocktail reception on arrival • Selected alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks are included throughout the day from 11am ‘til midnight, each day* • Continental breakfast buffet each day • Lunch each day, excluding day of embarkation & disembarkation • Dinner each evening • Gala Dinner evening with 4 course served dinner on 1 night • On-board entertainment, activities, informative speakers & local performers • No single supplement on a minimum of first 3 cabins *Except Paris Minibreak Cruise (Ref: PAB_PP)

Tips are discretionary and are collected centrally in a box at reception at the end of the stay and shared equally between all members of the crew.

Jodie says… CroisiEurope is a long-standing partner with Albatross Travel and have a real understanding of the coach market and their requirements. You don’t need to worry about lunch and dinner being a set menu, as CroisiEurope’s Head Chef Alain Bohn creates all the menus, he is a distinguished member of the Maîtres Cuisiniers de France, an elite French association with only 250 chefs worldwide! “

Announcements are in English & French.

Wi-Fi is complimentary in all lounges, bars and receptions. Service may vary due to location. Optional excursions are available to enhance the experience. This can be inclusive or exclusive of coach hire, depending on your requirements.

Images from left: Salon Bar, MS Camargue © Alexandre Sicre | Principal Cabin, MS Botticelli © Denis Merck | Restaurant MS Botticelli © Denis Merck | Salon Bar MS Cyrano de Bergerac © Gregory Gerault

RIVER CRUISING

5 DAYS

Keukenhof

Rhine in Flames

Springtime in Holland This cruise provides a perfect mix of vibrant cities, scenic riverscapes and delightful spring colour. As we sail along the Dutch and Belgian waterways, we discover superb springtime scenery, the colourful Keukenhof Gardens and bustling Amsterdam.

Rhine in Flames A spectacular 5-day river cruise along the Rhine to see beautiful scenery, fairytale castles & the picturesque towns of Rüdesheim and Koblenz. The highlight is taking part in the magnificent ‘Rhine in Flames’ flotilla from the comfort of your ship as fireworks light up the riverbanks and atmospheric music plays. CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS • Take part in the Rhine in Flames Flotilla • Discover picturesque Rüdesheim & enjoy some wine-tasting

ALL INCLUSIVE

NEW

NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

ALL INCLUSIVE

Please ask for details.

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS • Take in amazing springtime scenery on a relaxing cruise • Admire the floral displays at Keukenhof Gardens

PACKAGED ITINERARY

Day 1 Embark in Antwerp We arrive in Antwerp and board our ship at 18.00. Day 2 Antwerp - Rotterdam

Day 1 Embark in Strasbourg We arrive in Strasbourg and board our ship at 18.00. Enjoy a welcome cocktail. Our ship will sail through the night. Day 2 Rüdesheim The morning will be spent cruising. Upon reaching Rüdesheim we will enjoy a tour with commentary of the Rüdesheim vineyards by mini-train . We enjoy some wine-tasting at Bassenheimer Hof cellar. We then continue on to visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Museum followed by free time in Rüdesheim. Day 3 Koblenz & Rhine in Flames Today we cruise to Koblenz where we take an afternoon tour of the Old Town . Next we cruise to Oberwesel. This evening our ship takes part in the Rhine in Flames flotilla. Day 4 Heidelberg

Discover the old city of Antwerp with the company of your hostess. Return on board and cruising toward Rotterdam. Our cruise will cross small inland seas and immense locks to reach Rotterdam in the evening. Tonight is our gala dinner and evening. Day 3 Keukenhof This morning we spend the day at Keukenhof . We have time at leisure before returning on board and cruising toward Amsterdam (or surrounding). Day 4 Amsterdam, Volendam & Zaanse Schans This morning we enjoy a guided tour of Amsterdam by riverboat. Enjoy some free time in the city before lunch. After lunch we’ll travel by coach with our guide for Volendam. We’ll then visit a cheese factory to discover how Gouda cheese is made

After a morning cruise to Mannheim we take a coach to Heidelberg where we enjoy a guided tour of the old city & a chance to visit the outside of Heidelberg Castle. The access to the castle means climbing up a 300m gradient. Day 5 Disembark Strasbourg After breakfast, we begin our journey home. This departure is exclusive to Albatross Travel and offers customers an incredible experience to be part of the Rhine in Flames flotilla.

Koblenz

Germany

and enjoy a tasting. Next we head for Zaanse Schans, an open-air museum. We’ll return to our ship by coach. Day 5 Disembark Amsterdam After breakfast, we begin our journey home. Alternative dates and premium ships are available, please note this cruise operates in reverse on selected dates.

Rüdesheim

Moselle

Zaanse Schans

Amsterdam Volendam

Mannheim

Rotterdam Keukenhof

Heidelberg

Neckar

Meuse

Rhine

France

Antwerp

Rhine

Scheldt

Strasbourg

Belgium

Germany

France

Cruise Ship

MS Gérard Schmitter (premium ship)

4 Nights Inclusive 10 SEPTEMBER 2026 INCLUSIONS • Return short sea crossing • Porterage

• 3 course dinner (set menu) on 3 nights • Gala evening with 4 course dinner (set menu) on 1 night • On-board entertainment, activities, informative speakers & performers • Tour with commentary of the Rüdesheim vineyards by mini-train, • Wine tasting at the Bassenheimer Hof cellar • Admission to Siegfried’s Mechanical Museum • Tour of Koblenz • Guided walking tour of Heidelberg

4 Nights Inclusive 24 APRIL 2026 MS L’Europe (standard ship) INCLUSIONS • Return short sea crossing • Porterage

• 3 course lunch (set menu) on 2 days • Packed lunch on 1 day (for visit to Keukenhof) • 3 course dinner (set menu) on 3 nights • Gala evening with 4 course dinner (set menu) on 1 night • On-board entertainment, activities, informative speakers & performers • Excursion to Keukenhof Gardens • Excursion to Volendam & Zaanse Schans

• Captain’s welcome cocktail reception • Complimentary drinks (water, juice, soft drinks, tea, coffee, beer, most spirits and house wine) • 3 course lunch (set menu) on 3 days

• Captain’s welcome cocktail reception • Complimentary drinks (water, juice, soft drinks, tea, coffee, beer, most spirits and house wine)

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RIVER CRUISING

7 DAYS

6 DAYS

Bordeaux

Avignon

Bordeaux, Dordogne & Atlantic Coast Discover UNESCO-listed Bordeaux and its Médoc wine region and maritime ports on this cruise along France’s Gironde estuary and Garonne and Dordogne Rivers. Explore medieval towns, experience elegant Bordeaux, and enjoy the idyllic landscapes and Atlantic coastline of this beautiful slice of southwestern France. CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS • Take in magnificent views of the rivers Dordogne & Garonne • Relax in the Atlantic coastal resort of Royan

Beauty of Rhône Valley & Provence

Breathtaking landscapes, ancient cities and medieval treasures await on this cruise through France’s stunning Rhône Valley and idyllic Provence. We enjoy the chance to explore the village of Les Baux-de- Provence and admire Arles’ Roman amphitheatre. CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS • Enjoy a combination of stunning scenery and historic treasures • Discover the diverse riverside landscapes of the River Rhône

All INCLUSIVE

NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT Please ask for details

PACKAGED ITINERARY

Day 1 Embark in Lyon - Avignon We arrive in Lyon and board our ship at 16.00, before cruising to Avignon, enjoying evening entertainment on board. Day 2 Avignon - Arles This morning we enjoy a tour of old Avignon . With a guide, we explore this walled jewel, seeing monuments, public buildings & churches. We also visit the Pope’s Palace. Day 3 Arles - Martigues/Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône Today’s excursion is to the Camargue, a wetland and marine reserve. Our panoramic guided tour showcases this natural river-delta wilderness, from its rivers, dunes and salt marshes to its pink flamingos, bulls and wild Camargue horses. On route, we visit a ‘manade’ (bull-breeding farm) and watch a demonstration. This afternoon, we cruise to Martigues, where we have time free to explore before setting off again for Avignon. Day 4 Martigues/Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône - Viviers

PACKAGED ITINERARY

Day 1 Embark in Bordeaux & sail to Cussac-Fort-Médoc We arrive in Bordeaux, board our ship at 18.00 and cruise to Cussac-Fort-Médoc. Day 2 Cussac-Fort-Médoc - Royan: Médoc Vineyards & Royan Today, we visit the vineyards of the Médoc region . Alternatively, enjoy an optional tour and free time in the seaside city of Royan. There is dinner & dancing this evening. Day 3 Royan: Rochefort & La Rochelle Today, we visit the city of Rochefort . Next we head to La Rochelle for a guided tour . Day 4 Libourne/Bourg - Bordeaux: Saint-Émilion We travel to Saint-Émilion , followed by a visit to a vineyard with tasting. We spend the afternoon cruising to Bordeaux. Day 5 Bordeaux - Cadillac: Château de Roquetaillade & Cadillac La Rochelle

Today, our guided excursion takes us to Les Baux-de-Provence, a village perched on an outcrop in the Alpilles mountains. Day 5 Viviers - Tain l’Hermitage After a morning of cruising, our afternoon excursion whisks us to Vercors Regional Natural Park with a tasting of Clairette de Die sparkling white wine . Tonight, enjoy

Lyon

Today we visit Château de Roquetaillade , a wine cellar to taste Sauternes and enjoy a guided tour of Cadillac . We cruise back to Bordeaux before our gala evening tonight. Day 6 Bordeaux Today, we visit the Wine and Commerce Museum with a wine tasting & have free time in Bordeaux. OR choose a full-day excursion to Arcachon. Day 7 Disembark in Bordeaux

Rhône

Atlantic Ocean

Tain l’Hermitage

Vercors Regional Natural Park

Viviers

Avignon Arles Les Baux-de-Provence The Camargue

our gala evening on board. Day 6 Disembark in Lyon

Dordogne

Garonne

Cruise Ships MS Rhone Princess or MS Mistral (standard ships) MS Van Gogh or MS Camargue (premium ships)

Cruise Ship

MS Cyrano de Bergerac (premium ship)

• Lunch in a restaurant in La Rochelle • 3 course dinner (set menu) on 5 nights • Gala evening with 4 course dinner (set menu) on 1 night • On-board entertainment, activities, informative speakers & performers • Médoc vineyards • Rochefort & La Rochelle • Saint-Émilion & vineyard • Château de Roquetaillade, wine tasting & Cadillac guided tour • Bordeaux guided tour & wine tasting • Arcachon

5 Nights Inclusive APR - OCT 2026 INCLUSIONS • Return short sea crossing • Porterage

6 Nights Inclusive APR - OCT 2026 INCLUSIONS • Return short sea crossing • Porterage

• 3 course dinner (set menu) on 4 nights • Gala evening with 4 course dinner (set menu) on 1 night • On-board entertainment, activities, informative speakers & performers • Avignon guided city tour & Palais des Papes • The Camargue & manade visit • Les Baux-de-Provence • Vercors Regional Natural Park & wine tasting

• Captain’s welcome cocktail reception • Complimentary drinks (water, juice, soft drinks, tea, coffee, beer, most spirits and house wine) • 3 course lunch (set menu) on 4 days

Cruise itineraries are based on 2025 schedules and may be subject to change for 2026

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RIVER CRUISING

4 DAYS

Notre Dame

Paris Mini Cruise With its grand monuments and gardens laid out along the River Seine, Paris makes the perfect mini-cruise destination. On this cruise, we experience the French capital’s iconic sights, savour a gala dinner amid the evening illuminations and enjoy time to soak up the many delights of the ‘City of Lights’. CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS • Enjoy a relaxing cruise on the River Seine • Marvel at Paris’ many iconic landmarks on a guided city tour

Stunning Window Displays and Christmas Markets in Paris

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A captivating tour of beguiling Paris, when the holiday season takes over the city and transforms it into a festival of lights & delights. Christmas markets spring up on streets decorated for the approaching holidays. CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS • Ship is moored in the heart of Paris, close to the Eiffel Tower • Cruise through the city at night for magical sights and lights

NEW

FULL BOARD

ALL INCLUSIVE

NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT Please ask for details.

PACKAGED ITINERARY

Day 1 Embark in Paris We embark our ship at 18.00. This evening, we enjoy a Parisian themed dinner on board. Day 2 Paris This morning we set off on a guided tour of Paris by coach, experiencing its most iconic sights. Admire highlights such as the Arc de Triomphe, Champs Élysées, Place de la Concorde, Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame Cathedral among others, and drink in the city’s handsome 18th-century boulevards along the way. We then spend the afternoon at leisure, giving us the opportunity to revisit some of the attractions viewed this morning. Afterwards, we return to our ship for an evening of dancing. Depending on the water level of the Seine, we may also cruise to La Défense this evening. Day 3 Montmartre, Paris & Paris by Night Cruise Our day begins with a guided visit to old Montmartre to admire its crowning glory -

Day 1 Embark in Paris We arrive in Paris and board our ship at 18.00. Enjoy a quintessential evening of French Titi Parisian entertainment. Day 2 Paris Guided Panoramic Tour Today we enjoy a panoramic guided tour of France’s capital bringing you to the must- see historical monuments including the Arc de Triomphe, Champs Élysées, Place de la Concorde, Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame Cathedral. A magical highlight will be seeing the festive themed windows of the famous large department stores such as Galeries Lafayette and Printemps Haussmann. Each year since 1909, famous decorators show off their talents at Paris’ largest department stores Day 3 Paris – Old Montmartre and its Christmas Market

This morning, we enjoy a guided tour of old-time Montmartre and a stroll through its charming and atmospheric Christmas market. Afterwards, we can enjoy some free time to explore the area. The standout landmark is the beautiful white-marble dome of the Sacré-Coeur Basilica providing a breathtaking view of the city and the unique and historic quarter. Day 4 Disembark in Paris After breakfast, we disembark at 09.00 and we begin our journey home.

the stunning, white-marble Sacré-Coeur Basilica. This afternoon brings more free time in the city, enabling you to delve deeper into its art, history, and culture, and sample its world-leading fashion and gastronomy. Back aboard, our last evening brings a delicious gala dinner and a scenic Paris by night cruise (depending on the water level of the river). Day 4 Disembark in Paris After breakfast, we disembark at 09.00 and begin our journey home.

Sacré Coeur

Montmatre

Arc de Triomphe

Palais Garnier

Galeries Lafayette

Musée du Louvre

Eiffel Tower

Notre Dame

Montparnasse Tower

Cruise Ships

Cruise Ships MS Seine Princess (premium ship) or MS Botticelli (standard ship)

MS Renoir (premium ship) or MS Botticelli (standard ship)

3 Nights Inclusive DEC 2026 INCLUSIONS • Return short sea crossing • Porterage

• 3 course dinner (set menu) on 2 nights • Gala evening with 4 course dinner (set menu) on 1 night • On-board entertainment, activities, speakers and local performers • Paris by night cruise (subject to water levels) • 3.5 hour panoramic guided tour of Paris (own coach required) • 3.5 hour guided visit of old Montmartre (own coach required)

3 Nights Full Board FEB-MAR & OCT-NOV 2026 INCLUSIONS • Return short sea crossing • Porterage

• Gala evening with 4 course dinner (set menu) on 1 night • On-board entertainment, activities, informative speakers and local performers • 3.5 hour panoramic guided tour of Paris (own coach required) • 3.5 hour guided visit of old Montmartre (own coach required) • Paris by night cruise (subject to water levels)

• Captain’s welcome cocktail reception • Complimentary drinks (water, juice, soft drinks, tea, coffee, beer, most spirits and house wine) • 3 course lunch (set menu) on 2 days

• Captain’s welcome cocktail reception • 3 course lunch (set menu) on 2 days • 3 course dinner (set menu) on 2 nights

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RIVER CRUISING

A-ROSA Stella

Why A-ROSA? Well-known Brand – A-ROSA has been sailing Europe’s most beautiful rivers for over two decades. Flexible Dining – A-ROSA offers open-seating buffet dining for all meals, allowing guests to dine whenever the restaurant is open, with whoever they want to sit with. Relaxed – A-ROSA has a casual dress code, which fits with its easy-going ethos. Made With the Independent Traveller in Mind – Docking in many central locations, often with longer stays in port, these itineraries allow for time for guests to explore at their own pace.

Ships • All of the same standard, 4-star vessels

Life On-board

All meals are included, an extensive breakfast, lunch buffet and dinner buffet and a tea & cakes in the afternoon. Dinner is usually cold starter buffet, fixed soup, choice of 3 main buffet, choice of sweet dessert or cheese. Special welcome & farewell dinners on cruises of five nights or more. Drinks are included throughout the day from 11am ‘til midnight including speciality teas and coffees, water, soft drinks, selection of wine, sparkling wine and beer served from the bar and via in-cabin drinks service. Self-service tea/coffee station is available 24 hours a day. All en-suite cabins are equipped with air conditioning, television, hairdryer, safe & telephone. Complimentary bathrobes & slippers for use throughout your cruise available on request from reception. Complimentary access to SPA-ROSA (where applicable) which may include sauna, relaxation room, gym & pool or whirlpool plus (please refer to individual ship information). Tips are discretionary and are collected centrally in a box at reception at the end of the stay and shared equally between all members of the crew.

• Predominantly all 3 deck ships plus sundeck • All will have restaurant and bar/lounge area • Bright & welcoming, with all modern conveniences • Most will have SPA-ROSA on-board

What’s Included

• Embarkation refreshment • Comprehensive breakfast buffet • Lunch each day excluding day of embarkation & disembarkation • Dinner each evening • Welcome & farewell dinners • Daily afternoon tea & cakes • Selected alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks available from 11:00 ‘til midnight, each day • Onboard entertainment with local performers • Room service in every cabin category (during bar opening hours)

Jodie says… A-ROSA is perfect for independent travellers who enjoy exploring destinations at their own pace, free from the constraints of fixed dining times. Although A-ROSA is aimed at travellers being more independent and therefore excursions are not included, if you would like to include any excursions as standard, we can offer this, for ideas or a quote please contact your Account Manager. “

Announcements are in English & German.

Wi-Fi is complimentary in all lounges, bars and receptions. Service may vary due to location.

Optional excursions are available to enhance the experience. Please note minimum numbers apply. They’re not included as standard to allow guests to go their own way and see their A-ROSA ship as a floating city centre hotel!

Images from left: A-ROSA Silva Spa | A-ROSA Stella BBQ | A-ROSA Donna Restaurant | A-ROSA Silva Lounge Bar

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