Day 1 (Sat.)
Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
Day 2 Amsterdam, Holland (Embarkation) (Sun.)
Welcome to Amsterdam! Holland's capital is sophisticated and modern, with a rich
and fascinating history. The works of famous Dutch masters can be seen in
world-renowned museums such as the Rijksmuseum or the Van Gogh. This afternoon
the crew of your vessel awaits to welcome you on board. (D)
Day 3 Amsterdam (Mon.)
There is no better way to see the city than by CANAL BOAT, cruising through the
elegant grachten lined with stately homes dating back to Amsterdam's 'Golden
Age.' Afterward, your river cruise vessel sets sail for Cologne. (B,L,D)
Day 4 Cologne, Germany (Tue.)
Cologne is one of Germany's largest cities, with a river skyline dominated by
the soaring twin spires of its magnificent gothic cathedral. The Germano-Roman
Museum located next to the cathedral is a must for history buffs! Try a Kolsch
in one of the many taverns and shop for a bottle of 4711, the original 'eau de
cologne.' (B,L,D)
Day 5 Koblenz-Rhine Gorge-Rudesheim (Wed.)
Situated at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers, 2,000-year-old
Koblenz is the cultural and business center of the Middle Rhine region. The
dramatic RHINE GORGE is the most beautiful stretch of river. Pass the legendary
rock of the Lorelei, where sweet songs of local beauties lured enchanted sailors
to their doom. In Rudesheim, SIEGFRIED'S MECHANICAL MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM is
a real surprise! A SPECIAL TREAT is planned, then free time to explore the Drosselgasse and pick up some souvenirs. (B,L,D)
Day 6 Excursion to Heidelberg (Thu.)
Heidelberg is Germany's oldest university town. The ruins of the imposing red
sandstone CASTLE tower above the city. Of particular interest is the GIANT VAT,
an 18th-century wine cask holding 49,000 gallons! (B,L,D)
Day 7 Strasbourg, France (Fri.)
Situated on the border of France and Germany, Strasbourg is influenced by the
culture of both countries and is the capital of the Alsace region. It is the
seat of the Council of Europe and the European Parliament. Noteworthy sights are
the GOTHIC CATHEDRAL, the lovely LA PETITE FRANCE district, Place Kleber, and
Place Gutenberg with the statue of the inventor of the printing press. An
optional excursion to the Alsace wine region is available today. (B,L,D)
Day 8 Breisach, Germany. Excursion to the Black Forest (Sat.)
Located at the foot of Kaiserstuhl Mountain on the French-German border,
Breisach is the gateway to Germany's BLACK FOREST region, an area of unrivaled
natural beauty with its forests of thick pine trees. Surely the most well-known
products from this region are Black Forest ham and Black Forest cherry cake.
(B,L,D)
Day 9 Basel, Switzerland (Disembarkation) (Sun.)
Homebound flights should not leave Zurich Airport before 10 am. (B)
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