A range of additional excursions and events at no extra cost on a limited number of departures by SS Maria Theresa or River Empress include a visit to Artstetten Castle, Austria, where Princess Anita von Hohenberg, great-granddaughter of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, will host guests; behind-the-scenes views of Vienna’s Spanish Riding School, home to the famous Lipizzaner stallions; and a special onboard piano concert and dinner.
On selected French river sailings by River Baroness, River Royale and SS Catherine, excursions include a visit to the La Couronne restaurant where renowned American cookery writer Julia Child had her first French meal plus a food and wine pairing meal at Renaissance Château de Roquetaillade, neighbour to Châteaux de Cazeneuve, and the opportunity to search for a ‘black diamond’ with the owner of a truffle farm.
New for 2016, is a 14-day tour beginning in Delhi and exploring iconic sights such as the Taj Mahal, Agra and Jaipur before embarking on a 7-night full-board Ganges cruise aboard the Ganges Voyager II. Prices start from £6049 (saving up to £700 per person if booked before 31 December 2015) including scheduled return UK flights, hotels and cruise, shore excursions, all transfers and home departure service.
