9 Day Rhine River Cruise - Amsterdam to Frankfurt (River Cloud II)

$3109 Land Only

$3829* Air & Land

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Highlights Escorted River Cruise Package Includes Flights NYC-Amsterdam, Frankfurt-NYC Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline fuel surcharges 7 nights Luxury river cruise on River Cloud II (Category D) outside cabin All transfers 20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners Welcome bottle of Champagne & fruit basket in each cabin Complimentary Champagne with breakfast Unlimited wine & beer with lunch & dinners Unlimited bottled water & soft drinks Evening entertainment Use of bicycles at port Services of a cruise director throughout Guaranteed departures Itinerary Highlights (Click on city for brief description) Day Destination Activities DAY 1 USA Depart the USA DAY 2 Amsterdam Arrive in Amsterdam & transfer to your ship for embarkation DAY 3 Amsterdam Day at Leisure in Amsterdam DAY 4 Nijmegen Morning in Nijmegen DAY 5 Cologne Morning in Cologne DAY 6 Cochem Moring in Cochem DAY 7 Sailing Daylight Sailing on the Rhine DAY 8 Heidelberg Morning in Heidelberg DAY 9 USA Disembark & transfer to the airport for your departure flight Itinerary 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 the day at leisure in Amsterdam. The capital of the Netherlands is known for its many cultural sites, 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 Nijmegen Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 4, Monday - Morning in Nijmegen Spend the morning in Nijmegen, the oldest city in the Netherlands, which is situated on a range of hills near the river Waal. The city has attracted people since its very foundation and is a place of charming, varied landscapes, from the surrounding hills to picturesque woods and polders. This afternoon set sail for Cologne Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 5, Tuesday - Morning in Cologne Arrive this morning in Cologne, Germany's oldest city, which is home to innumerable cultural and historical treasures, world-famous museums, and 13th-century Gothic cathedral. Cologne hosts over 30 museums and scores of galleries, with countless exhibitions ranging from Roman archaeological sites to contemporary art and sculpture. The city is also well-known for its signature beer, called Kolsch. And despite its size, Cologne retains a distinctly friendly and welcoming character. This afternoon set sail for Cochem Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 6, Wednesday - Morning in Cochem This morning arrive in Cochem. A late-Gothic imperial castle dominates Cochem's old quarter, which is also dotted with medieval squares and lovingly restored timber-framed houses, architectural gems typical of the Moselle region. But it is not only the fairytale buildings in and around Cochem that remind visitors of its twenty-century-long legacy. The town's folk tales and wine traditions are also kept very much alive, in homage to a vibrant past Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 7, Thursday - Full Day Sailing Today cruise through the Rhine Gorge and enjoy beautiful views of historic castles and the legendary Lorelei Rock, which can be best appreciated on the sundeck Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 8, Friday - Morning in Heidelberg Spend the morning in Heidelberg. World-famous for its medieval castle and Old Town (Altstadt), the picturesque city is also home to Germany's oldest educational establishment, the Ruprecht Karls University. Other important sites worth visiting include the Mark Twain Village and the City Library, the oldest public library in Germany. In the afternoon set sail for Frankfurt 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 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. 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 2009 Land/Cruise Only Air & Land/Cruise Oct 30 3109 3829 *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 2:15 pm. The arrival transfer will operate at approximately 3:15 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. Cabin Categories Cabin D - [details]   River Cloud II   Amsterdam Both spacious and intimate, refined and relaxed, the River Cloud is not merely a ship but rather a yacht that embodies luxurious elegance. [more] Cabin C - [details]   River Cloud II   Amsterdam Both spacious and intimate, refined and relaxed, the River Cloud is not merely a ship but rather a yacht that embodies luxurious elegance. [more] Cabin B - [details]   River Cloud II   Amsterdam Both spacious and intimate, refined and relaxed, the River Cloud is not merely a ship but rather a yacht that embodies luxurious elegance. [more] Cabin A - [details]   River Cloud II   Amsterdam Both spacious and intimate, refined and relaxed, the River Cloud is not merely a ship but rather a yacht that embodies luxurious elegance. [more] Package Date: Select Date   Include Flight? 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Accommodations Select Number of Cabins   1 2 3 4 Room 1 # of Adults 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 # of Children -- 1 2 3 First Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Second Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Third Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Room 2 # of Adults -- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 # of Children -- 1 2 3 First Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Second Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Third Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Room 3 # of Adults -- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 # of Children -- 1 2 3 First Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Second Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Third Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Room 4 # of Adults -- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 # of Children -- 1 2 3 First Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Second Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Third Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11