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Detailed Itinerary 2010
(Amsterdam to Paris)
DAY 1, ARRIVE IN AMSTERDAM,
HOLLAND
Your luxurious river cruise ship is moored near the city
center. Meet your fellow travelers tonight at the Cocktail
Reception. (D)
DAY 2, AMSTERDAM
After breakfast, admire beautiful 17thcentury homes,
charming churches and 16th-century merchant houses on a
guided canal boat tour. Enjoy an information briefing as
you cruise towards Germany. (B,L,D)
DAY 3, COLOGNE, GERMANY
This morning cruise the Rhine River as the ship arrives in
Cologne at lunchtime. After lunch onboard enjoy a walking
tour of Cologne and visit the spectacular 13th-century
Medieval Gothic cathedral, its twin spires amongst
Europe’s tallest. Later, there is ample free time to
explore on your own as the ship moors overnight. (B,L,D)
DAY 4, RUDESHEIM
This morning, see the stunning beauty of the Rhine castles
and the infamous Lorelei Rock as we sail through the
fascinating Rhine Gorge. After lunch, arrive in Rüdesheim
and visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument
Museum. Explore the Drosselgasse, a narrow alley lined
with wine taverns and restaurants during your free time.
The ship overnights here. (B,L,D)
DAY 5, MAINZ (HEIDELBERG) –
KOBLENZ
Today, decide between two excursions: take a guided
walking tour of beautiful Mainz and see the famous
Gutenberg Museum, home of the world’s first printed
bible, and then return to the ship for lunch. Or travel by
motorcoach to Heidelberg, Germany’s oldest university
town, to visit the red-walled Castle, the Great Vat, and a
walking tour of Old Heidelberg. Enjoy some free time for
lunch on your own before returning to Mainz. The ship
continues on to Koblenz, which is situated at the
confluence of the Mosel and Rhine Rivers; arriving in the
early evening. After dinner, join your Cruise Director for
an escorted walk through town. (B,L,D)
DAY 6, COCHEM
Enjoy your breakfast as you cruise the beautiful Mosel
River with its steep sided banks of vineyards. After
lunch, we stop in Cochem, where you will enjoy a guided
visit of the Reichsburg Castle and its spectacular views
of the river. (B,L,D)
DAY 7, BERNKASTEL – TRIER
Arrive in Bernkastel this morning and explore this quaint
little town on your included walking tour. Strategically
located in the middle of the Mosel wine-producing region,
it boasts over 500 years of documented wine history. Then
continue cruising during lunch before visiting Trier;
Germany’s oldest city, for a guided tour of the city’s
rich Roman past, including the Roman Baths, Amphitheater
and world famous Porta Nigra – a surviving gate in the
Roman city walls. (B,L,D)
DAY 8, TRIER – DISEMBARK –
LUXEMBOURG – PARIS, FRANCE
This morning, bid farewell to your cruise ship and head to
Luxembourg for a city tour of the Grand Duchy. After lunch
on your own, continue on to Paris, where you will arrive
in the late afternoon. (B)
DAY 9, PARIS
Enjoy Paris’ famous sights during this morning’s
guided tour. Visit Notre Dame Cathedral, pass the Louvre
Museum, the commemorative Arc de Triomphe, the Opéra, La
Madeleine, Les Champs Elysées and much more. The
remainder of the day is yours to explore on your own. (B)
DAY 10, PARIS
Your last day in the “City of Lights” is free for you
to enjoy. Go to the top of the Eiffel Tower, built for the
1889 World’s Fair, during one of the various optional
tours that are available. (B)
DAY 11, PARIS
Optional Transfer to the airport for your homebound
flight. (B)
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