River Cruises 2019

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RIVER CRUISES WHAT BETTER WAY TO EXPLORE EUROPE THAN BY SAILING DOWN A RIVER IN A PREMIUM CRUISE SHIP € 1549 FROM Cruise Collection

There is reallynobetterway toexploreEurope’smagnificent city centres and spectacular landscapes than by ship. A River cruise is not just a fantastic experience, it’s also great value. There is the sheer variety that guests encounter as the ship gently sails its course. Every river is different, and we at ROCS have been working on hand-picking new itineraries on well-known rivers, canals and coast lines. You can discover which of the world’s waterways may suit you best, whether you are seeking to immerse in European architecture, history, panoramic landscapes or explore exotic cultures. ROCS Travel has chosen only premium rated ships, adding more quality and style on board. Let our cruise partners tempt your taste buds with delicious French cuisine and try different wines, remember – all drinks are included. Trusted local guides bring each destination to life with fascinating stories and insightful anecdotes. The Blue Danube, the Rhine, Rhone, Douro, Seine to name a few perennial favourite rivers that await you. We look forward to welcoming you soon on a hand-picked ROCS Travel River Cruise. Go with the Flow

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BEST VALUE FOR MONEY

ALL MEALS INCLUDED: Buffet breakfast and 3-course lunch and dinner served in the ship's restaurant.

ALL-INCLUSIVE dining on board ship including : Breakfast, lunch and dinner plus daily, soft drinks & alcoholic drinks during meals and at the bar whilst on board (premium brands are available at an extra cost) AUDIOPHONES are provided during most excursions. FREE WI-FI throughout the fleet. Every ship in the fleet offer a tablet for guests. ONBOARD ENTERTAINMENT

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A VARIETY OF PRODUCT AND DESTINATIONS From a 3-day city break to walking cruises or 13 days along the Danube, we offer a unique variety of cruises to the most interesting destinations. BEST VALUE FOR MONEY ROCS Travel is offering quality cruises at affordable prices, giving customers the opportunity to cruise the world’s most beautiful waterways. WhyOpt for a River Cruise? RIVER CRUISES 2019 4 River Cruising offers exceptional value for money. To add to this you will find that when you opt for a river cruise the focus is on things that matter most: friendly and knowledgeable staff, well-appointed, comfortable cabins, reliable and safe ships, excellent food, incredible itineraries and a delightful experience of European culture. You won’t find any unnecessary extras as this would distract from your true cruising experience. Well-designed cabins with most having full length glass doors or panoramic, river facing windows, hotel-style, comfortable beds and lots of storage. Each member of the crew — whether it’s the Bar Waiter or a Cruise Manager — is a highly trained professional with a passion for what they do and a commitment to excellence. Inspired itineraries include iconic favourites, fascinating optional excursions with knowledgeable guides, as well as an opportunity to explore lesser known places and immerse yourself in local culture. While most our sightseeing tours show you the must-see sights, on a river cruise you will also be offered options for active guests. Then providing exceptional dining is the highlight of river cruising and passion possessing world-class culinary acumen. The on-board culinary team strives to tempt your taste buds with classical favourites and local delicacies paired with a generous selection of wines from each region the ships are sailing through. The Cruise Managers and on-board hosts take care of every detail.

OUR CRUISES OFFER EXCELLENT VALUE AND INCLUDE SO MUCH IN THE PRICE:

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• Your cruise from embarkation to disembarkation in a double occupancy en-suite cabin with flat screen TV with international channels for news and music. • Delicious self-service buffet breakfast. • Lunch and dinner menus created by the head chef, who is a member of the renowned Chaîne des Rôtisseurs de France as well as Maîtres Cuisiniers de France. • A range of dietary restrictions including vegetarian and glutenfree if notified at time of booking can be accommodated too. • Unlimited drinks onboard on all our main season cruises and certain other itineraries where noted. • Complimentary drinks include mineral water, fruit juices, soft drinks, tea, coffee, beer, most spirits and a large selection of house wines. Not included are premium

brands listed on our drink menus. • Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard. • Multi-lingual cruise manager and hostess at your disposal. • All port fees. • Travel assistance and repatriation insurance.

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Life on Board & Cuisine

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CABINS After dinner, retire to your private cabin in comfort for the night: all the tastefully decorated cabins are equipped with air conditioning, central heating, shower/toilets, satellite TV, safe, hairdryer— each providing a view of the river. BUFFET BREAKFAST Yourdaywillstartwithanimpressive self-served buffet breakfast in the onboard restaurant, which may include pastries, coffee, tea, juice, breads, jams and jellies, a variety of sausages and cold cuts, eggs, fresh fruit, and yogurt.

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WANT TO RELAX: CHOOSE BETWEEN LOUNGE BAR & SUN DECK Why not enjoy one of our lounges? A good place to spend time socializing indoors with friends or family, or enjoy some entertainment. The sun deck offers a panoramic view of the landscape’s beauty as you cruise. SERVICE & LANGUAGES Our handpicked river cruises offer a dedicated and knowledgeable staff of more than 1,600 people, whose conviviality, attentiveness and professionalism ensure that your voyage will be comfortable and pleasurable. The staff and crews speak French, English and many of them speak other major languages too. FRENCH CUISINE, EUROPEAN FLAIR Our cruises carefully design and plan cuisine and menus in the exacting tradition of fine French gastronomy. Each meal on your cruise will give you a delightful experience of French haute cuisine.

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VISITING: VIENNA - MELK - DÜRNSTEIN - BRATISLAVA - KALOCSA - BUDAPEST - ESZTERGOM THE BEAUTIFUL BLUE DANUBE 8 DAYS ON THE 5* MS SYMPHONIE | 6 TH - 13 TH AUGUST Danube Explore the abundant treasures of Austria and Hungary on a unique cruise to discover the secrets of the Danube. Admire the colorful alleys of Bratislava that twist around each other like in a fairy-tale village, and the Puszta, the true soul and heart of Hungary. Visit the Gellert baths, which are full of a wide range of balneotherapy services, but also the Sisi Museum, which puts in comparison myth and truth. There, you will be able to contemplate many personal effects as well as the most famous portraits of the legendary Empress.

DAY 1 - MALTA - VIENNA Meet your tour manager at Malta International Airport for your flight to Vienna. Upon arrival proceed for city tour of Vienna. Transfer to River Cruise where you will board the MS Symphonie for your 7 night cruise. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. The ship will sail towards Melk through the night. Meals: Dinner DAY 2 - MELK - DÜRNSTEIN Join us on an excursion (optional). Visit theMelk Abbey. We'll then cruise up the beautiful Wachau Valley all the way to Durnstein, passing gothic ruins and picturesque villages along the way. Once we arrive, we'll take a tour of this charming medieval town. We'll return on board late afternoon and continue cruising towards Bratislava. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 3 - BRATISLAVA Join us for the excursions proposed (optional) Guided tour of the capital of Slovakia. The baroque palaces and the beautiful shaded squares make the charm of Bratislava, which Marie-Theresa of Austria used to hold dear. The afternoon will be spent cruising. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 4 - KALOCSA Join us on an excursion (optional) the Puszta, its wonderful landscapes and unusual fauna including a traditional horse show. The afternoon will be spent cruising towards Budapest. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 5 - BUDAPEST Join us for the excursions proposed (optional) Guided tour of Budapest, the metropolis that was once two distinct cities united only in 1873: Buda, on one bank with its rolling hills and valleys; and Pest, on the other, with its flatter landscape offering a panoramic view over the banks of the Danube. In the evening, join us on an Evening of traditional entertainment in Budapest. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 6 - BUDAPEST - ESZTERGOM Once we arrive, enjoy some free time in Esztergom, one of the oldest cities in Hungary. The afternoon will be spent cruising to Vienna. Tonight is your gala evening. The ship will sail through the night. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 7 - VIENNA Join us for the excursion proposed (optional) Guided visit of Vienna and Schönbrunn Castle. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 8 - VIENNA Buffet breakfast on board. Disembark and transfer to the airport for your flight back to Malta Meals: Breakfast

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The Ship 5* MS SYMPHONIE

• Year of renovation : 2017 • Total capacity : 55 • Width : 10 meters • Length : 110 meters CABIN AMMENITIES: • TV

• Telephone (for internal calls only) • Bathroom with shower and toilet • Towels • Safe • Independent air-conditioning • Electricity 220V • Wi-Fi

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Cruise Highlights Diversity along the Danube from the Austrian capital to the Hungarian steppe

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7 NIGHT CRUISE € 1659 FROM

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OUR PACKAGE INCLUDES P P RETURN FLIGHTS MALTA - VIENNA - MALTA P P 10 KILOS IN HAND, 23 KILOS IN HOLD P P RETURN AIRPORT TRANSFERS P P 8 DAY CRUISE ON A CROISI PREMIUM SHIP P P ALL MEALS INCLUDED - REFINED FRENCH CUISINE - GALA DINNER AND EVENING - WELCOME COCKTAIL P P DRINKS INCLUDED WITH MEALS AND AT THE BAR P P FREE WI-FI IN LOUNGE AND BAR P P HEADSETS ARE INCLUDED FOR EXCURSIONS P P ONBOARD ACTIVITIES P P TRAVEL ASSISTANCE AND REPATRIATION INSURANCE P P VIENNA CITY TOUR P P ALL PORT FEES INCLUDED P P ALL AIRLINE TAXES & CHARGES P P SERVICES OF AN EXPERIENCED ROCS TRAVEL TOUR MANAGER

PACKAGE PRICE PER PERSON TWIN SHARING IN LOWER CABIN

€ 1659 € 2149

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OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS DAY 2 MORNING - MELK ABBEY DAY 3 MORNING - BRATISLAVIA DAY 4 MORNING - PUSZTA DAY 5 MORNING - BUDAPEST DAY 5 EVENING - BUDAPEST DAY 7 MORNING - SCHOENBRUNN CASTLE AND VIENNA

€ 40 € 27 € 46 € 25 € 38

€ 56

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VISITING: AMSTERDAM - KINDERDIJK - ROTTERDAM - NIJMEGEN - COLOGNE - KOBLENZ - RÜDESHEIM - BOPPARD - DÜSSELDORF - BRUSSELS PICTURESQUE HOLLAND AND THE VALLEY OF THE ROMANTIC RHINE 8 DAYS ON THE 5* MS GERARD SCHMITTER | 18 TH - 25 TH AUGUST The Rhine Cruise to the heart of Holland and the majestic romantic Rhine Valley. Discover the prestigious Dutch terroir between legendary mills and picturesque UNESCO World Heritage canals. Admire the many treasures of traditional Germany from the Cologne Cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic art, to the Niederwald monument, the starting point of an unforgettable hike through the heart of the Rüdesheim vineyard.

DAY 1 - MALTA - AMSTERDAM Meet your tour manager at Malta International Airport for your flight to Amsterdam. Upon arrival proceed for city tour of Amsterdam. Transfer to River Cruise where you will board the MS Gerard Schmitter for your 7 night cruise. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Join us on an optional excursion. Visit the old town of Amsterdam on board a river boat. Meals- Dinner DAY 2 - KINDERDIJK - ROTTERDAM - NIJMEGEN Join us on an optional excursion. Visit the windmills of Kinderdijk on foot. The afternoon will be spent cruising. Meals- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 3 - NIJMEGEN - COLOGNE Join us for the optional excursion proposed- Visit to the Kroller Müller museum. The afternoon will be spent cruising to Cologne. Meals- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 4 - COLOGNE - KOBLENZ Join us on an optional excursion. Guided visit of Cologne and its cathedral walking tour. The afternoon will be spent cruising. The evening is free to do as you please. Meals- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 5 - KOBLENZ - THE ROMANTIC RHINE VALLEY - RÜDESHEIM - BOPPARD The morning will be spent cruising. Join us for an optional excursion proposed. Guided tour of Rudesheim. We'll set off by tourist train, enjoy some tasting of the famous wines of the region and have a guided tour of the Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments. After dinner, the evening is free to do as you please, so why not join our on-board hostess on a guided visit of the town. Meals- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 6 - BOPPARD - DÜSSELDORF The morning will be spent cruising. Join us for the optional DAY 7 - DÜSSELDORF - AMSTERDAM The morning will be spent cruising. In the afternoon, join us for a guided optional excursion of Amsterdam and a visit to a diamond merchant's. Tonight is our gala dinner and evening. Meals- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 8 - AMSTERDAM Buffet breakfast on board. Disembark and transfer to Brussels for city tour. Drop off at the airport for your flight back to Malta Meals- Breakfast guided excursion of Düsseldorf. Meals- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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The Ship 5* MS GERARD SCHMITTER

• Year of construction : 2012 • Total capacity : 87 • Width : 11.4 meters • Length : 110 meters CABIN AMMENITIES: • TV

• Telephone (for internal calls only) • Bathroom with shower and toilet • Towels • Safe • Independent air-conditioning • Electricity 220V • Wi-Fi

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Cruise Highlights The magic Rhine River and Dutch canals, The Kinderdijk windmills, listed as a UNESCO world heritage site and Cologne and its majestic Gothic cathedral

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OUR PACKAGE INCLUDES P P RETURN FLIGHTS MALTA – AMSTERDAM - BRUSSELS - MALTA P P 10 KILOS IN HAND, 23 KILOS IN HOLD P P RETURN AIRPORT TRANSFERS P P 8 DAY CRUISE ON A CROISI PREMIUM SHIP P P ALL MEALS INCLUDED - REFINED FRENCH CUISINE - GALA DINNER AND EVENING - WELCOME COCKTAIL P P DRINKS INCLUDED WITH MEALS AND AT THE BAR P P FREE WI-FI IN LOUNGE AND BAR P P HEADSETS ARE INCLUDED FOR EXCURSIONS P P ONBOARD ACTIVITIES P P TRAVEL ASSISTANCE AND REPATRIATION INSURANCE P P AMSTERDAM CITY TOUR P P BRUSSELS CITY TOUR P P ALL PORT FEES INCLUDED P P ALL AIRLINE TAXES & CHARGES P P SERVICES OF AN EXPERIENCED ROCS TRAVEL TOUR MANAGER BOOK BEFORE MARCH 30 AND GET €250 OFF PER ADULT SHARING IN TWIN AND €400OFF SINGLE

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PACKAGE PRICE PER PERSON TWIN SHARING IN LOWER CABIN

€ 1799 € 2269

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DISCOUNTED PACKAGE PRICE PER PERSON TWIN SHARING IN LOWER CABIN

€ 1549 € 1869

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OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS DAY 1 MORNING - AMSTERDAM RIVER BOAT DAY 2 MORNING - KINDERDIJK WINDMILLS DAY 3 MORNING - KROLLER MULLER MUSEUM

€ 19 € 27 € 53 € 20 € 28 € 42

DAY 4 MORNING - COLOGNE DAY 5 MORNING - RUDESHEIM DAY 6 EVENING - DUSSELDORF

DAY 7 MORNING - AMSTERDAM / DIAMOND MERCHANT'S.

€ 38

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TERMS & CONDITIONS APPLY This competition is being organised by the ROCS Group in association with Auto Sales Limited sole agents of Renault in Malta. Participating tickets will only be valid if purchases are made and payment is received by midnight of the 20 th December 2019. Clients entitled to competition tickets need to complete their full details and deliver the said tickets to a ROCS Group office outlet of their choice by midnight of the 20 th December 2019. It is the client’s responsibility to make sure that tickets are filled in properly and in their name. The ROCS Group will strictly abide by the name, address, and all details listed on the chosen competition ticket. This is not a lottery but a competition based on the correct answer to a skill-based question. Therefore, the chosen finalist will need to correctly answer a skill- based question. Late entries for the competition after midnight of the 20 th December 2019 will not be accepted and will not be entitled to participate. The car competition will be held on the 23rd of December and the winner will be announced at noon on the 24 th December 2019.