Shearings Holidays, the UK's largest escorted tours company, has launched its new 2018 River Cruise brochure, featuring 21 new itineraries and cruising by A-ROSA ships. 

The operator has partnered with A-ROSA cruises to offer 12 all-inclusive tours on-board five premium A-ROSA ships, sailing along the Rhine, Moselle, Danube, Dutch & Belgian Waterways, Seine and Rhone. 

The new selection of lifestyle cruises offer intimate and relaxing holiday experiences, and includes an 8-day 'Dutch Delights & Charms of Flanders' cruise, from £1589pp, a 10-day 'Romance on the Rhine & Moselle' sailing from £1089pp and a 10-day 'Provencal Rhone & the Camargue' cruise from £1409pp.  

The operator will also be introducing festive sailings on the Danube for the first time, on-board the MS A-ROSA Donna, including a 7-day 'Christmas Markets on the Danube' from £619pp, a 7-day 'Christmas on the Danube' cruise from £829pp, and a 10-day 'New Year on the Danube' itinerary from £1399pp. The price of all A-ROSA cruises includes a dedicated FREE dedicated Home Connect service (where available) . 

Shearings also added two distinctive itineraries on board the 4-star MS Serenade 2, including a 12-day 'Danube Symphony' cruise and a 10-day 'Flavours of the Danube' cruise explores the river's culinary delights. 

Other additions on existing chartered ships include 'A Taste of the Rhine' on-board the MPS Da Vinci, 'Strasbourg & Rhine Highlights' on-board the MV Virginia and 'Splendours of the Danube' on-board the MV Esmeralda.  

There are also exciting new sailings on partner cruises, with a choice of rivers such as Douro, Po, Guadiana, Guadalquivir and Dordogne Rivers or the Adriatic Coast. 

Shearings river cruises are available with flexible travel options by air, rail and coach. You will also benefit from a Shearings cruise manager, expertly-planned itineraries and a Home Connect service on all A-ROSA cruises, with over 1,800 post code districts on offer. 

Customers, who book more than one river cruise at the same time, can save an extra £100 per couple on each additional river cruise.

For more information see www.shearings.com

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SAMPLE ITINERARIES

Dutch Delights & Charms of Flanders- 8-day by Air, Rail or Coach from £1589pp

On Board MS A-ROSA AQUA

This tour offers a dazzling experience, sailing the mighty Rhine as it splits and branches out into gentle waterways, passing traditional Dutch fishing villages and colourful sailboats. This river cruise also includes time in historic Nijmegen, vibrant Amsterdam, stylish Ghent and dazzling Antwerp.

• Price includes: • Seven nights all inclusive cruise, • Return travel from the UK by coach; by Air to Amsterdam or by rail from London St Pancras via Brussels• Services of Shearings cruise Manager• Two included excursions – Medemblick to Hoorn Steam Train and Bruges• FREE Home Connect Service, where available• FREE drinks on board including beer, wine, selected spirits, cocktails, soft drinks and speciality coffee and teas
• Departures:  September 15th 2018
• Booking information: Phone 0844 209 7143 or visit www.shearings.com

Romance on the Rhine & Moselle – 10 days by Coach, or 8 Days Air or Rail from £1089pp 

On-board MS A-ROSA FLORA

On this tour customers will take in two of Europe's most spectacular rivers, Rhine and Moselle, enjoying stunning landscape, riverside medieval forts and pretty villages. The highlights include Koblenz, one of Germany's oldest cities, quaint Mainz, Ghent and dazzling Antwerp. 

• Price includes: • Seven nights all inclusive cruise• Return travel from the UK by coach with overnight stays in France including dinner and breakfast; by Air to Cologne/Dusseldorf; or by Rail from London St Pancras via Brussels, • Two included excursions – Historic Koblenz and Ehrenbreitstein Fortress• FREE Home Connect Service (where available)• FREE drinks on board including beer, wine, selected spirits, cocktails, soft drinks and speciality coffee and teas
• Departures:  April and October 2018
• Booking information: Phone 0844 209 7143 or visit www.shearings.com 

Provencal Rhone & the Camargue – 10 days from £1409pp

On-board A-ROSA STELLA

This new enchanting tour on board the A-ROSA STELLA sails along the Rhone, the second longest river in France, which meets the River Saone at Lyon. Among the many bridges that cross the Rhone is the world-famous Pont d'Avignon. Customers can take in the diverse scenery of southern France with its lush vineyards and ancient cities.

• Price includes: • Seven nights all inclusive cruise• Return travel from the UK by coach with overnight stays in France including dinner and breakfast; by Air to Lyon; or by Rail from London St Pancras via Lille, • Two included excursions – Scenic Burgandy with wine tasting and the Camargue• FREE Home Connect Service (where available) • FREE drinks on board including beer, wine, selected spirits, cocktails, soft drinks and speciality coffee and teas
• Departures:  June 2018
• Booking information: Phone 0844 209 7143 or visit www.shearings.com   

NEW – SAMPLE FESTIVE CRUISES
Shearings adds new festive cruises on the Danube, for the first time, on-board the MS A-ROSA DONNA. Just a few of the ship's highlights include the outdoor heated pool, the inviting cafe bar offering speciality coffees, and  the impressive panorama lounge, from which you can admire the stunning views float by.

7-day 'Christmas Markets on the Danube' from £619pp

This fantastic cruise is ideal for starting the festive season, sailing along the majestic Danube, taking in its spectacular winter landscapes and exploring its cities during the most wonderful time of the year.  Highlights include magical Vienna and time spent in captivating Linz. 

• Price includes: • Four nights all inclusive cruise• Return travel from the UK by coach with overnight stays including dinner and breakfast in France and Belgium; by Air to Munich/Vienna, or by Rail from London St Pancras via Brussels with overnight stays in Frankfurt including dinner and breakfast,• One included excursion – Panoramic Tour of Vienna • FREE drinks on board including beer, wine, selected spirits, cocktails, soft drinks and speciality coffee and teas
• Departures:  20th/21st November or 14th/15th December 2018
• Booking information: Phone 0844 209 7143 or visit www.shearings.com

10-day 'New Year on the Danube' itinerary from £1399pp

Welcome in 2019 on a wonderful cruise along the majestic River Danube, aboard the MS A-ROSA DONNA. You'll be delighted with the winter riverside scenery and explore three of Europe's most beautiful capital cities including Budapest, Bratislava and New Year in Vienna.

• Price includes: • Seven nights all inclusive cruise• Services of a Shearings Cruise Manager• Return travel from the UK by coach with overnight stays in France and Belgium including en-route dinner/dinner and breakfast; by Air to Munich/Vienna, or by Rail from London St Pancras via Brussels with overnight stays in Frankfurt including dinner and breakfast,• Two included excursion – Budapest and Vienna • FREE drinks on board including beer, wine, selected spirits, cocktails, soft drinks and speciality coffee and teas
• Departures:  26th/27th December 
• Booking information: Phone 0844 209 7143 or visit www.shearings.com