9 Day Rhine & Main River Cruise - Basel to Nuremberg (River Cloud)

$3109 Land Only

$4449* Air & Land

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Highlights Escorted River Cruise Package Includes Flights NYC-Basel, Nuremberg-NYC Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline fuel surcharges 7 nights Deluxe river cruise on River Cloud (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 Basel Arrive in Basel & transfer to your ship for embarkation DAY 3 Strasbourg Day at Leisure in Strasbourg DAY 4 Rudesheim Evening in Rudesheim DAY 5 Miltenberg Afternoon in Miltenberg DAY 6 Wurzburg Day at Leisure in Wurzburg DAY 7 Sailing Daylight Sailing on the Main River DAY 8 Bamberg Day at Leisure in Bamberg DAY 9 USA Disembark & transfer to the airport for your departure flight Itinerary DAY 1, Friday - Depart the USA Depart the USA for Switzerland. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey DAY 2, Saturday - Arrive to Basel Arrive in Basel and transfer to your ship for embarkation. This evening, set sail for Strasbourg Overnight: Cruise Meals: Dinner DAY 3, Sunday - 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 4, Monday - Daylight Sailing, Evening in Rudesheim Enjoy time to relax on the sundeck while sailing to Rudesheim. 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 5, Tuesday - Afternoon in Miltenberg Arrive to Miltenberg in the afternoon, located in a mountainous area on the banks of the Main River, was established by merging the former districts of Miltenberg and Obernburg. Charming outdoor cafés and a 400-year-old fountain are among the city's most memorable sights. Miltenburg also boasts the oldest hotel and restaurant in Germany, the Gasthaus zum Riesen. In the evening set sail for Wurzburg Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 6, Wednesday - Full Day in Wurzburg Situated in Bavaria on the banks of the Main River, Wurzburg is a commercial and agricultural hub noted for its vineyards and textile production. Landmarks of note include a Romanesque cathedral, a 15th-century stone bridge spanning the Main, and the Marienberg fortress atop the Leistenberg, which once served as the Episcopal residence from 1261 to 1720 and which now houses an extensive collection of Riemenschneider's works Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 7, Thursday - Full Day Sailing Enjoy the day at leisure on board while sailing for Bamberg Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 8, Friday - Full Day in Bamberg Today explore Bamberg, a UNESCO World Heritage city that is endowed with one of Europe's largest intact old town centers. Spared destruction during the Second World War, Bamberg is an outstanding cultural and architectural highlight of every tour through Bavaria, and is also the unofficial capital of fine German beer. In the evening, set sail for Nuremberg 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 Aug 21 3109 4449 *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. Cabin Categories Cabin D - [details]   River Cloud I   Basel 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 I   Basel 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 I   Basel 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 I   Basel 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