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Fall in love with the romance of Paris and three European rivers!
Rendezvous in Paris-the most romantic city in the world with its charming sidewalk cafes, iconic Eiffel Tower, legendary Louvre, and alluring Notre Dame-before setting sail along three breathtaking rivers: the vineyard-rich Moselle, the castle-laden Rhine, and the meandering Main.
Visit the winemaker's villages of Bernkastel and Traben-Trarbach where you'll discover over 500 years of winemaking history, and get to taste the famous and delectable Riesling wines of the region. Walk the streets of medieval Miltenberg, a town that seems lifted from the pages of a fairytale. Discover UNESCO World Heritage Sites while in Bamberg and Trier. Travel along the "Romantic Road" past extravagant baroque palaces and quaint medieval-walled towns to Rothenburg, with its half-timbered houses and imposing fortifications. Then spend time enjoying dynamic Frankfurt with its imposing skyline and historic Romer Square.
Who will enjoy this cruise: Those longing for the romance of old-world Europe, the excitement and glamor of Paris, "City of Lights," and some of Europe's finest wines and culinary delights all paired with the breathtaking scenery found along Europe's historic waterways.
Day 1: Depart home gateway city to Nuremberg
Day 2: Nuremberg (embark) Arrive at Nuremberg Airportand where you'll be transferred to the ship.
Day 3: Bamberg Stroll through the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bamberg with yourguide. See the unique town hall, the Imperial Cathedral, and thefishermen's village known as Little Venice. (BB, L, Captain's FarewellDinner) Featured Excursion: Bamberg walking tour
Day 4: Würzburg (Rothenburg) Travel along parts of the “Romantic Road” to Rothenburg ob der Tauber,the bestpreserved Medieval town in Germany. The old city walls stillstand, protecting the charming core of Gothic churches and gabledhouses from intruders. Climb the Town Hall Tower for great views overthe city and the Tauber valley. (BB, D) Featured Excursion: Full-day tour of Rothenburg
Day 5: Miltenberg Visit historic Miltenberg, a charming Medieval village with fairytalehalf-timbered houses, a Crooked House, and Royal Inn, which has beenserving meals since the 17th century. Take in the breathtakinglybeautiful scenery along the meandering Main River as you relax onboardin the afternoon. (BB, L, D) Featured Excursion: Miltenberg walking tour
Day 6: Frankfurt, Rüdesheim Your tour of dynamic Frankfurt takes you through the financial hub withits imposing skyline and past Old Town, Goethe University, and theBotanical Gardens. Then you'll explore the historic area around RömerSquare on foot, passing St. Paul's Church and many picturesque gabledhouses. (BB, L, D) Featured Excursion: Frankfurt city tour
Day 7: Rüdesheim, cruising the romantic Rhine, Koblenz Amble through Koblenz's picturesque streets while your local expertexplains the town's history and importance in the region. Later in theday, cruise along the UNESCO World Heritage-designated romantic Rhinewith its more than 40 castles and famous Lorelei Rock. Enjoy leisuretime in Rüdesheim, a celebrated wine town, during the evening. (BB, L,D) Featured Excursion: Koblenz walking tour
Day 8: Traben-Trarbach, Berkastel Discover Bernkastel's 500-plus years of winemaking history with itshistoric vineyards and delightful market squares. After a scenic cruisepast the Moselle region's vine-filled slopes and picturesque villages,discover the romantic twin town of Traben-Trarbach, where treasures ofArt Nouveau architecture pay tribute to the wealthy 19th-century winemerchants. Afterward, savor delectable Riesling wines from localvineyards. (BB, L, Captain's Welcome Dinner) Note: The wine experience will take place in Bernkastel on the reverse direction cruise (Nuremberg to Paris). Featured Excursion: Traben Trarbach walking tour, Bernkastel walking tour andamp; wine experience
Day 9: Trier (disembark), transfer to Paris Travel by motorcoach from Trier to Paris where you'llboard the ship. Your afternoon tour of Germany's oldest city, alsocalled the second Rome, showcases the impressive Roman gate PortaNigra, and Emperor Constantine's throne room, all of which are UNESCOWorld Heritage Sites. (BB, D) Featured Excursion: Trier city tour
Day 10: Paris Featured Excursion: Paris city tour
Day 11: Paris, transfer to the airport
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