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DAY 1, Saturday - Depart the USA
Depart the USA for Holland. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey
DAY 2, Sunday - Arrive in Amsterdam
Arrive and transfer to the ship. The remainder of the day is free at leisure to explore Amsterdam on your own. Stroll along the canals and enjoy the elegant and classic architecture of this 800-year-old capital. In the late afternoon, cruise the canals in a glass-top boat and view historic homes, 16th-century merchant houses, and charming churches with bell towers. Tonight, celebrate at the captain's welcome reception and gala dinner on board
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3, Monday - Afternoon in Nijmegen
Relax on board this morning while sailing for Nijmegen. Upon arrival take a short guided stroll of the town center followed by free time to explore on your own. Rejoin the ship and enjoy dinner while cruising through Holland for Germany
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4, Tuesday - Afternoon in Cologne
Sail the Rhine this morning to Cologne. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided tour of the city that ends outside the fabled 13th-century Gothic cathedral, the most famous landmark of the city. Enjoy the remainder of the afternoon at leisure in Cologne
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5, Wednesday - Daylight Cruising
This morning cruise via Koblenz, where the Rhine and Moselle Rivers meet, to the Rhine Gorge. Enjoy views of the beautiful castles along the banks and the legendary Lorelei Rock. Tonight bid farewell to the Rhine and enter the Main River
Optional: Marksburg Castle Tour (AM)
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6, Thursday - Afternoon in Wertheim
Sailing this morning. In the early afternoon, disembark and transfer to charming Wertheim. After your walking tour, take free time to browse the market square before returning to the ship for dinner
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7, Friday - Daylight Sailing
Enjoy a full day at leisure on board while sailing the meandering Main River
Optional: Full Day Tour of Wurzburg & Rothenburg
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8, Saturday - Morning Tour of Bamberg
This morning, tour Bamberg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated at the entrance to the Main-Danube Canal. Enjoy a guided tour of this medieval town, including the 13th-century Cathedral and Old Town Hall. Walk the town's winding streets and view its charming architecture and 18th-century mansions. This afternoon, reboard the ship and sail for Nuremberg on the Main-Danube-Canal
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9, Sunday - Depart for the USA
This morning, disembark and transfer to the airport for your departure flight ▲.
Meals: Breakfast
▲ For passengers extending their stay or for those with late afternoon flights, there is time for a tour of Nuremberg. The tour includes a drive throughout this famous walled city, including the medieval square, the Church of Our Lady, and several World War II memorial sights along the way
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Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, and save money. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards.
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Amsterdam to Nuremberg Optional Shore Excursion Package
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Day #5 |
02 Mar 2008 - 05 Jan 2011 $139
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Optional Excursions Discount Package ($139) includes:
(1) Enjoy a guided tour of Marksburg Castle, the only hill castle on the Rhine that has never been destroyed. With 800 years of history, the castle has been continuously occupied and maintained, and today the beautiful structure serves as the home of the German Castles Association. It houses a host of fascinating artifacts that tell the story of its past and bring the Middle Ages to life ($59).
(2) Tour the major sights of Wurzburg, "The Pearl of the Romantic Road." On arrival, visit one of Wurzburg's most famous historic sites, the 18th century Residenz Palace, designed by Johann Balthasar Neumann. Continue to Rothenburg, a quaint town located on the famous "Romantic Road." Enjoy a tour around this well-preserved village, followed by lunch at a local restaurant and free time to explore on your own. Return to the ship in the late afternoon ($99). Total value: $158
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Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, and save money. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards.
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Rates & Hotels |
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Land/Cruise Only |
Air & Land/Cruise |
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Sep 20
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2399
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3119
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Oct 18
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1879
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2529
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*Not included:
airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee, cruise port charges of $125, optional excursions, tips on board, and for drivers and tour guides (see
Terms & Conditions).
Cruise only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.
Optional excursions, as described in the itinerary, may be purchased locally. Alternatively, you may choose to pre-purchase all tours as a package.
Passengers disembarking to the airport on
DAY 9, Sun should select flights departing 10am or later.
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We are unable to reserve airline seats for you until 11 months prior to your date of travel. Until then, we offer a choice of airfares from major US cities which you may select for your reservation. Your final flight details, airfare, airport taxes and fees will be advised 11 months prior to travel. Airfares are subject to change.
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Air reservations may be completed no more than 11 months prior to the date of travel. For travel more than 11 months prior, please call Gate 1 at (800) 682-3333.
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