The Scottish Mail on Sunday

Cruise down the Danube with Ruth and Eamonn

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THEY have decades of presenting experience between them – and you’ll have a chance to meet Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes when Britain’s most popular television couple join you on an Emerald Cruises Star-Ship during an

eight-day journey along the mighty River Danube.

Sailing through Europe, you’ll enjoy a series of exclusive events with the pair. You will get the inside track on their careers, from favourite guests and behind-the-scenes gossip to Ruth’s experience­s on Strictly Come Dancing in 2017.

You’ll join them for a drinks reception and a Live With Eamonn & Ruth event, as well as having the opportunit­y to ask them questions.

The Danube is one of Europe’s great rivers, flowing through ten countries and four capital cities: Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava and Belgrade.

Your unique itinerary in April next year starts in Passau, an ancient city on the edge of the Black Forest in Germany.

You’ll sail from there with stops at Linz and the Unesco World Heritageli­sted town of Cesky Krumlov.

You will pass terraced vineyards and apricot orchards en route to Melk before visiting Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest.

For added peace of mind, Emerald Cruises offers a free Deposit Protection Plan and Flexible Booking Policy, which allows you to defer your travel plans and transfer to an alternativ­e departure date or itinerary up to 60 days before departure.

REASONS TO BOOK

Meet Eamonn and Ruth: Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford will host a reception aboard ship and take part in an informal questionan­d-answer session.

There will also be time for a photo opportunit­y.

You will then join the pair for a unique event – Live With Eamonn & Ruth – during which they will present their own show in Vienna, including topical conversati­ons with guests and a cooking demonstrat­ion of a Viennese delicacy.

A tasting opportunit­y will be hosted by one of the on-board chefs.

Discover the Danube: During this superb voyage, you’ll sail through stunning scenery and visit two of Europe’s famous capitals: Vienna, renowned for its art and culture, and the historic city of Budapest, Hungary’s capital.

There’s also Bratislava, with its Gothic architectu­re and imposing castle. Along the way, there will be much to enjoy, such as guided walks, bike rides, evening entertainm­ent and on-shore excursions.

You will also have a chance to explore the old towns of Passau and Linz, as well as the beautiful Wachau Valley.

Your deluxe Star-Ship: The Emerald Cruises fleet offers spacious and stylishly designed staterooms, an indoor heated pool with a retractabl­e roof, a fitness centre, a large open-air sun deck with putting green and an evening cinema.

 ??  ?? ILLUMINATI­NG: You’ll learn about the Hungarian capital Budapest and its magnificen­t parliament building, above, on the Danube during your trip
ILLUMINATI­NG: You’ll learn about the Hungarian capital Budapest and its magnificen­t parliament building, above, on the Danube during your trip

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