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2008 Europe's Heartland
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
  • Deluxe Cruise Accommodation in an Outside Stateroom - 82% of the Staterooms with large French Balconies
  • Daily Sightseeing Program as outlined in the Itinerary
  • Tour Reichsburg Castle
  • Cruise along Rhine castles
  • Zell Evening wine fest
  • Bernkastel Walking Tour
  • Special Highlights including Folklore Dances - Lectures - Theme Dinners - on board Music Performances and afternoon & evening Piano Music
  • Use of Amalegro Bicycles to explore local sights

    What Your Tour Includes

  • All Transfers with the Purchase of Cruise & Air package
  • Daily Sightseeing Program as outlined in the Itinerary
  • 7-night Deluxe Cruise Accommodation in an Outside Stateroom - 82% of the Staterooms with large French Balconies
  • Special Highlights including Folklore Dances, Lectures, Theme Dinners, on board Music Performances and afternoon & evening Piano Music
  • Infotainment System in all Staterooms with Internet, Movie and Music Library & English Language TV Stations
  • Use of Amadante/Amacello/Amalegro/Amadagio Bicycles to explore
  • Terry Bathrobes and White-on-white plush Bedding in all Staterooms
  • Services of Professional Cruise Director
  • Superb Dining with all Meals included during your Cruise
  • All English Language on board in a non-smoking Environment (smoking permitted only on the Sun Deck)
  • Unlimited Quality Red & White Wines from Europe's great Wine Regions with every Dinner on board the Ship
  • All local Taxes
  • Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner & Captain's Gala Dinner
  • Call (425) 821-4100 for more information or to book today! Mention code 6279970
    Tour OperatorCIE Tours
    Duration
    9 Days
    Escorted
    Escorted - Yes
    Itinerary
    DayDestinationDescription
    Day 1Depart USA Depart USA : Board your overnight flight to Luxembourg
    Day 2Trier Trier, Luxembourg : Transfer to Trier. Today there is free time for lunch before embarkation on the ship. Tonight gather on board for a Welcome Dinner
    Day 3Zell BERNKASTEL-ZELL : This morning arrive in the charming village of Bernkastel. Strategically located in the middle of the Moselle wine-producing region Bernkastel boasts over 500 years of documented wine history. Take a guided walking tour through the old town center with its many medieval and Renaissance buildings, before continuing on to Zell, a delightful town famous for its wine "Zeller Schwarze Katz." (B,L,D)
    Day 4Rudesheim GONDORF/COCHEM-KOBLENZ-RHINE CASTLES-RUDESHEIM : This morning you decide, you can either disembark in Gondorf and take the included excursion to Cochem, where a guided tour of hilltop Reichsburg Castle offers fascinating views of the river valley. From here a motorcoach ride brings you to Koblenz situated at the confluence of the Moselle and Rhine Rivers. Or, you can continue cruising the Moselle to it's confluence with the Rhine at Koblenz and enjoy a walking tour of this beautiful town. Together, this afternoon cruise along the most beautiful and famous part of the Rhine. See castle after castle and the legendary Lorelei Rock. Arrive in Rudesheim, the perfect example of a Rhine Valley wine town. Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum and explore the Drosselgasse, a narrow alley lined with wine taverns and restaurants. (B,L,D)
    Day 5Frankfurt MAINZ-HEIDELBERG-FRANKFURT : Today, again you decide, either disembark in Mainz and travel by motorcoach to Heidelberg, Germany's oldest university town of Student Prince fame. You will visit the red-walled Castle, seeing the Great Vat, a 49,000-gallon 18th-century wine cask and beautiful views of the Necker Valley and Heidelberg below. Then there is a walking tour of old Heidelberg and free time for lunch on your own. In the afternoon drive to Frankfurt, the bustling metropolis on the River Main, where you rejoin your ship. Or, you can enjoy a leisurely walking tour of charming Mainz, hometown of the famous printer Guttenburg and the Roman ship museum. Then take a lunchtime cruise on the Main river to Frankfurt where you will have a guided walking tour of the historic city center "The Romer" (B,L,D)
    Day 6Wertheim MILTENBERG-WERTHEIM : Arrive in Miltenberg and disembark for a guided morning walking tour of this old Franconian town, which reveals narrow cobblestone streets and gabled, half-timbered houses. Shop for souvenirs before your coach takes you to charming Wertheim where you can browse the market square before re-boarding the ship. (B,L,D)
    Day 7Wurzburg WURZBURG : Wurzburg, "the Pearl of the Romantic Road," is the capital of Lower Franconia, and a center of wine and trade. Visit the major sights including the magnificent Residence Palace. This afternoon why not join an optional excursion to medieval Rothenburg. A walking tour helps you appreciate its ramparts and towers, cobbled lanes and 16th-century houses. Free time to explore before returning to Wurzburg. (B,L,D)
    Day 8Bamberg BAMBERG : Enjoy a leisurely morning cruising before you enter the Main-Danube Canal at enchanting Bamberg, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993. Disembark for a guided tour of this medieval gem, with its uniquely intact townscape. Marvel at the breathtaking cathedral, the Old Town Hall that straddles the river, and the city's serpentine streets with charming houses and 18th-century mansions. Late tonight arrive in Nuremberg. (B,L,D)
    Day 9Return Home Depart for home : Transfer to Prague for your flight home
    Dates/Pricing
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    DateDescriptionPrice FromQuote
    July 12, 2008Land Price Twin Sharing$2,099.00 (USD)Quote
    July 12, 2008Land w/ Air Twin Sharing$3,149.00 (USD)Quote
    August 23, 2008Land Price Twin Sharing$2,199.00 (USD)Quote
    August 23, 2008Land w/ Air Twin Sharing$3,249.00 (USD)Quote
    October 04, 2008Land Price Twin Sharing$2,199.00 (USD)Quote
    October 04, 2008Land w/ Air Twin Sharing$3,249.00 (USD)Quote
    Lodging
    Amadagio Ship - European Rivers & Canals
    Disclaimer
  • Departures are guaranteed
  • River Cruise prices are per person, based on two people sharing a Category E deluxe outside stateroom with window. Single supplement for cruise: 50% of twin price, Junior Suites 100% of twin price
  • Port Charges: 7 night cruise $91 per person, 14 night cruise $182 per person and 21 night cruise $273 per person
  • Taxes, security fees and fuel surcharges are not included in the air inclusive price
  • Air price is based on departures from New York. Additional add-on airfares from other cities will be available after clicking on Book Now! The air inclusive prices are for general information only and not a reflection of current seat availability.
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