9 Day Rhine & Main River Cruise - Nuremberg to Amsterdam (Royal)

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Highlights Escorted River Cruise Package Includes Flights NYC-Munich, Amsterdam-NYC Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices 7 nights Deluxe river cruise on MS Royal (Category D) outside cabin All transfers 20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners Complimentary Champagne with breakfast Unlimited wine & beer with dinners Evening entertainment Shore excursions per itinerary Services of a cruise director throughout Entrance fees per itinerary Guaranteed departures Itinerary Highlights (Click on city for brief description) Day Destination Activities DAY 1 USA Departure DAY 2 Nuremberg Transfer from Munich to the ship for embarkation (3pm)     Nuremberg City Tour     Welcome Reception & Gala Dinner DAY 3 Bamberg Bamberg City Tour DAY 4 Würzburg Optional Full Day Tour of Rothenburg and Würzburg DAY 5 Wertheim Walking Tour of Wertheim DAY 6 Koblenz Optional Marksburg Castle DAY 7 Cologne Cologne City Tour DAY 8 Amsterdam Amsterdam City Tour     Captain's Farewell Dinner DAY 9 USA Disembark (8am) and transfer to the airport Return Itinerary DAY 1, Saturday - Depart the USA Depart the USA for Germany. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey DAY 2, Sunday - Nuremberg City Tour Arrive and transfer to your ship for embarkation. Later today, enjoy a brief tour of Nuremberg that includes a drive throughout this famous walled city including its impressive castle and several World War II memorial sights along the way Overnight: Cruise Meals: Dinner DAY 3, Monday - Tour Bamberg Arrive this morning in 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 city's winding streets and view its charming architecture and 18th-century mansions. This afternoon, depart Bamberg and enter the Main River Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 4, Tuesday - Daylight Sailing on the Main Today, enjoy time at leisure on board while sailing on the Main River Optional: Full Day Tour of Rothenburg and Würzburg Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 5, Wednesday - Walking Tour of Wertheim This morning, arrive in Wertheim and enjoy a walking tour of the town. Afterwards enjoy time to browse the market square before returning to the ship for lunch. This afternoon, bid farewell to the Main and enter the Rhine River Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 6, Thursday - Daylight Sailing Today cruise through the Rhine Gorge and enjoy beautiful views of historic castles and the legendary Lorelei Rock. Continue sailing via Koblenz, where the Rhine and Moselle Rivers converge, for Cologne Optional: Marksburg Castle Tour (PM) Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 7, Friday - Tour of Cologne This morning, enjoy a guided tour of Cologne that ends outside the fabled 13th-century Gothic cathedral, the most famous landmark of the city. Take the balance of the afternoon to explore Cologne on your own. In the late afternoon, sail for Holland Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 8, Saturday - Amsterdam City Tour This morning, enjoy a tour of Amsterdam that includes the Royal Palace, National Monument, Skinny Bridge and Albert Cuyp market. Cruise the canals in a glass-top boat and view historic homes, 16th century merchant houses, and charming churches with bell towers. This evening, celebrate you last night on board at the captain's farewell dinner 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 Optionals Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. 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. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to departure. Nuremberg to Amsterdam Optional Shore Excursions Package Day #4 02 Mar 2008 - 05 Jan 2011     $139 Optional Excursion Discount Package ($139) includes: (1) Enjoy an optional excursion to Rothenburg, a quaint town located on the famous "Romantic Road." Your tour of this well-preserved village includes St. Jacob's Church, whose interior contains magnificent limewood altars by Tilman Riemenschneider, and the 13th century Town Hall. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and time on your own before continuing to the town 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 ($99). (2) 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). Total value: $158 Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. 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. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to departure. Rates & Hotels Click On A Date To Book Online * All Prices are in USD 2008 Land/Cruise Only Air & Land/Cruise Sep 13 (Sold Out) 2399 3179 *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 arriving on Day 2, should select flights that arrive in Munich before 3pm Triples are accommodated in suites, with two twin beds plus a sofa/folding bed. The price per person is the Category A rate. Please call Gate 1 for availability. Due to physical constraints and space limitations, wheelchairs and walkers are not allowed on motor coaches and/or river cruises. Kindly refer to our Terms for additional information. Cabin Categories Cabin D - [details]   Amadeus Royal   Nuremberg Bottom Deck Outside Cabin Windows, 2 Beds, Television, Bathroom, Closet.   Cat D    [more] Cabin C - [details]   Amadeus Royal   Nuremberg Bottom Deck Outside Cabin Windows, 2 Beds, Television, Bathroom, Closet.   Cat C    [more] Cabin B - [details]   Amadeus Royal   Nuremberg Mid Deck Outside Cabin Panoramic Windows, 2 Beds, Television, Bathroom, Closet.   Cat B    [more] Cabin A - [details]   Amadeus Royal   Nuremberg Top Deck Outside Cabin French Balcony, 2 Beds, Television, Bathroom, Closet.   Cat A    [more] Cabin Suite - [details]   Amadeus Royal   Nuremberg Top Deck Suite French Balcony, Windows, Bed, Television, Bathroom, Closet, Lounge.   Suite    [more] Package Date: Select Date   Include Flight? 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