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DAY 1, Friday - Depart the USA
Depart the USA for the Netherlands. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey
DAY 2, Saturday - Arrive in Amsterdam
Arrive in Amsterdam and transfer to your ship for embarkation
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3, Sunday - Full Day in Amsterdam
Enjoy a full day at leisure in Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, renowned for its many cultural monuments, art museums, entertainment, and of course its scenic canals. Some sites of interest include the Anne Frank House and the Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam also boasts the Albert Cuyp market, one of the largest shopping districts in the Netherlands. Enjoy meals in the many "brown cafes" around the Leidesplein In the evening set sail for Cologne
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4, Monday - Morning in Cologne
Arrive this morning in Cologne. Germany's oldest city, Cologne is home to innumerable cultural and historical treasures, world-famous museums, and 13th-century Gothic cathedral. The city hosts over 30 museums and scores of galleries, with countless exhibitions ranging from Roman archaeological sites to contemporary art and sculpture, not to mention its signature beer, called Kolsch. And despite its size, the city retains a distinctly friendly and welcoming character. This afternoon set sail for Koblenz
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5, Tuesday - Morning in Koblenz
This morning is at leisure to explore Koblenz, a city known for its plethora of law courts, governmental, buildings, and significant architecture. Founded as a heavily fortified city with numerous strongholds in the surrounding hills, the city has since developed into a major cultural hub. This afternoon cruise through the Rhine Gorge and enjoy beautiful views of historic castles and the legendary Lorelei Rock. In the early evening, arrive in Rudesheim, located in the heart of the Rhine River area at the southern entrance to the Lorelei Valley. A romantic holiday town, Rudesheim offers a variety of first class restaurants, music and dancing. Popular sights include the Rheingauer Wine Museum and St. Hildegard's Abbey
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6, Wednesday - Daylight Sailing
Enjoy time to relax on the sundeck while sailing to Strasbourg
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7, Thursday - Full Day in Strasbourg
Today, explore Strasbourg, the capital of the Alsace region, independently. The entire city center, known as the Grande Île, or Grand Island, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Of special note is the staggering Gothic Cathedral, an exquisite example of late Gothic architecture. For over 200 years the Cathedral stood as the world's tallest building, and it currently houses one of the finest astronomical clocks in existence. Also within the historic city center is the delightful Place du Marché, with cafés set along the winding streets
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8, Friday - Afternoon in Breisach
This afternoon explore Breisach independently and perhaps see one of the largest wine cellars in all of Europe as well as the beautiful Romanesque cathedral of St. Stephansmünster, which features paintings by the eminent printmaker Martin Shongauer.Tonight set sail for Basel
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9, Saturday - Depart for the USA
This morning, disembark and transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast
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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.
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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.
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Rates & Hotels |
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* All Prices are in USD
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| 2009 | Land/Cruise Only | Air & Land/Cruise |
| Jun 5 | 3109 | 4309 |
*Not included:
airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee, optional excursions, tips on board, and for drivers and tour guides (see Terms & Conditions).
Cruise only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.
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.
Embarkation will begin at 4:00 pm. Kindly note, passengers should select flights that arrive no later than 2:30 pm. The arrival transfer will operate at approximately 3:30 pm. Passengers should select departure flights that departure no earlier than noon.The departure transfer will operate at approximately 9:00 am from the ship.
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 | Both spacious and intimate, refined and relaxed, the River Cloud is not merely a ship but rather a yacht that embodies luxurious elegance. [more] |
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| Both spacious and intimate, refined and relaxed, the River Cloud is not merely a ship but rather a yacht that embodies luxurious elegance. [more] |
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| Both spacious and intimate, refined and relaxed, the River Cloud is not merely a ship but rather a yacht that embodies luxurious elegance. [more] |
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| Both spacious and intimate, refined and relaxed, the River Cloud is not merely a ship but rather a yacht that embodies luxurious elegance. [more] |
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