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 | European Serenade (Vienna to Amsterdam)
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| | Operator | Uniworld | | Ship | River Duchess | | Length | 14 Days | | Port Charges | Not Included | | Starting City | Vienna, Austria | | Ending City | Amsterdam, Holland | | Regions | Holland, Germany, Austria | | Rivers | Rhine, Danube | | Departure Date | Sep 11, 2009 | | Return Date | Sep 24, 2009 |
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| Travel from the elegant city of Vienna on the majestic Danube and along
castle-clad hills of the Rhine River Valley to the colorful canals of Amsterdam.
And all along the way, step back in time as you visit towns right out of the
pages of German fairy tales, Miltenberg with its crooked streets and leaning houses; Rothenburg with its city walls still standing, protecting the charming core of gothic churches and gabled houses from intruders; Bamberg, an architectural gem boasting renaissance palaces, baroque houses and a breathtaking cathedral; and Nuremberg, the quintessential example of medieval culture. | _2123.jpg) |
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DAY 1: Depart Home Gateway City to Vienna
DAY 2: Vienna
Arrive in Vienna where you'll be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship. (D)
DAY 3: Vienna
Featured Excursion: Vienna city tour
Vienna's compact historic city center is an exciting array of cafe and grand palaces, culminating at the magnificent gothic cathedral. Your city tour will take you along the stately Ringstrasse to the most beloved architectural wonder in all of Vienna, St. Stephen's Cathedral, where Mozart was married in 1782. (BB, L, Captain's Welcome Dinner)
DAY 4: Linz
Featured Excursion: Linz walking tour
Irresistible Optional Tour: Full-day excursion to Salzburg
The Danube serves as a dividing line between the modern city of Linz and its old
"soul." You'll visit Linz's Old Church built in the 1670s by the Jesuits, and you'll be guided through the pedestrian zone, Alter Market, and the impressive Main Square. (BB, L, D)
DAY 5: Regensburg
Featured Excursion: Regensburg walking tour
An unspoiled gem and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Regensburg is a friendly town with quaint cobblestone streets, medieval alleys and historic Roman remains. On your walking tour, you'll see the Cathedral of St. Peter, with magnificent stained glass windows dating from the 14th century, and the town's famous 12th-century Stone Bridge. (BB, L, D)
DAY 6: Nuremberg
Featured Excursion: Nuremberg city tour
Today's tour takes you through Nuremberg, an archetypal German medieval city encircled by mighty defensive walls and red-roofed buildings. Discover the sights of Nuremberg and its World War II history during your panoramic tour and then explore the walled Old Town on foot. As we leave Nuremberg, you will cruise the Main-Danube Canal, an engineering marvel which connects the Main and Danube Rivers. (BB, L, D)
DAY 7: Bamberg
Featured Excursion: Bamberg walking tour
Arrive in the historical Franconian city of Bamberg. Our guided walking tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site showcases the imperial cathedral, the Old Town Hall, the old fisherman's houses of
"Little Venice" and the New Palace with its baroque garden. (BB, L, D)
DAY 8: Wurzburg (Rothenburg)
Featured Excursion: Full-day tour of Rothenburg
Travel along parts of the famous Romantic Road to Rothenburg, the best preserved medieval town in Germany. With half-timbered houses and imposing fortifications, the townscape is still much as it was in the Middle Ages. (BB, D)
DAY 9: Miltenberg
Featured Excursion: Miltenberg walking tour
Your adventures along this breathtakingly beautiful section of the river begin with a visit to Miltenberg, a medieval town with crooked streets and leaning houses that are right out of the pages of a German fairy tale. Your walking tour takes you right into Old Town with its cobblestone streets and timber-frame houses. (BB, L, D)
DAY 10: Frankfurt
Featured Excursion: Frankfurt city tour
DAY 11: Reim and Cruising the Romantic Rhine, Boppard
Featured Excursion: Siegfried's Museum
During the morning, you'll visit Reim's famous Siegfried's Museum, showcasing one of the world's best collections of mechanical musical instruments. In the afternoon, you'll sail along one of the most beautiful sections of the Rhine with its vine-filled slopes, and its 40 castles strung like pearls on the river's ledges. This section of the river is so spectacular that it has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Later in the day, we will reach charming Boppard, where you'll enjoy leisure time. (BB, L, D)
DAY 12: Cologne
Featured Excursion: Cologne walking tour and cathedral visit
Today's tour takes you through the narrow streets of Old Town as you make your way to the magnificent Cologne Cathedral. Inside this UNESCO World Heritage Site, the earthly remains of the Biblical Three Kings of the Magi are believed to lay at rest. (BB, L, Captain's Farewell Dinner)
DAY 13: Amsterdam
Featured Excursion: City tour including Rijksmuseum visit
Your panoramic tour takes you past Mint Tower, Dam Square, the Royal Palace, Museum Square and across many canals. Visit the renowned Rijksmuseum, with priceless works of art by Vermeer, Rembrandt and other Dutch Masters of the Golden Age. (BB, L, D)
DAY 14: Depart Amsterdam
Disembark the ship and transfer to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport for your flight home, or extend your stay in Amsterdam. |
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WHATS INCLUDED
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12-night cruise in an outside stateroom on the River Duchess
All meals onboard included
10 shore excursions with Englishspeaking guides
Captain's Welcome and Farewell Dinners
Exciting onboard entertainment and insightful lectures
Pricing Categories for Itinerary is as follows:
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Moselle Deck |
Not Included: Port Charges of $168
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On Sundays and Catholic holidays, guided tours inside the Cathedral will not be possible. | | ^Top |
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