DAY |
DESTINATION |
ACTIVITIES |
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1 |
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EMBARKATION |
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2 |
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Canal cruise tour, Scenic cruising out of Amsterdam |
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3 |
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“Holy City” walking tour and cathedral visit
OR Kölsch beer tasting
OR Cologne bike tour
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4 |
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Castles along the Rhine scenic cruising.
Rüdesheim wine tasting
OR Gondola ride
OR Vineyard hike
OR Guided bike tour of the Rheingau
AND later in the day
Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
OR Rüdesheimer coffee
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5 |
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“Romantic Heidelberg” excursion |
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6 |
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“The Gem of Alsace” tour |
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7 |
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Riquewihr walking tour
OR Freiburg excursion
OR Black Forest hike
OR Breisach wine country bike tour
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8 |
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DISEMBARKATION
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A valid passport is required for each participant . For travel to Europe, at time of publication US Passport holders do not require a visa to travel. Passports must be valid for at least six (6) months after the scheduled return date to your home country, unless stated otherwise.
Day 1, ARRIVE IN AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS. Arrive in Amsterdam and check into your hotel.
Day 2, AMSTERDAM. Follow your guide through the charming capital of the Netherlands, with its iconic meandering canals, bridges and distinctive architecture. (B)
Day 3, AMSTERDAM. Check out of your hotel and, before transferring to your ship, visit Zaanse Schans, observing life as it used to be lived in the Netherlands. Authentic windmills, houses and shops were relocated to this picturesque area, creating a typical 17th- to 18th-century village. EMBARKATION. (B,D)
Land pricing includes breakfast, city tours, the cruise manager with them, and the transfer to and from the ship.
Day 1, BASEL, SWITZERLAND – DISEMBARKATION – LUCERNE. Disembark the ship and, before transferring to Lucerne, go on a highlights tour of Basel. Once in Lucerne, discover the unrivaled beauty and charm of this pristine city on a walking tour. Check into your hotel and enjoy a leisurely evening. (B)
Day 2, LUCERNE. Today, stop at the iconic Lion Monument, sculpted in memory of the Swiss Guards massacred during the French Revolution. You’ll also visit the spectacular medieval walls and towers, dating back to the 13th century. (B)
Day 3, LUCERNE – ZURICH. Check out of your hotel and before your transfer via motorcoach to Zurich, enjoy a scenic lake cruise. Later, check into your Zurich hotel. (B)
Day 4, ZURICH. Switzerland’s largest city seamlessly blends its historic past with its progressive future—all of which will be on full display during your city tour. One of the top experiences in Zurich is a visit to Old Town where you will find yourself amongst medieval houses, churches and the modern Bahnhofstrasse. (B)
Day 5, DEPART ZURICH. After breakfast, bid farewell to Switzerland and prepare for your return flight home. (B)
Land pricing includes breakfast, city tours, the cruise manager with them, and the transfer to and from the ship.