Treasures of the Rhine 2010

Heidelberg excursion with guided Heidelberg Castle tour

Marksburg Castle excursion and museum

WWII Battlefield tour and free time

Cheese farm visit and city tour

Tour Kinderdijk windmills, a UNESCO site

 

Daily Shore Excursions

13 included guided tours

Included Meals

All meals: 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches & 14 dinners

Port Charges Included on all itineraries

Air Taxes, Fees, Fuel Surcharges & Transfers Included with airfare

Day 1 Antwerp Welcome to Antwerp. We will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your ship.* After boarding, enjoy free time to explore the city—or join our “welcome walk” to stretch your legs and start getting oriented. (D)

Day 2 Antwerp
This morning, tour Antwerp. See the Town Hall, Steen Castle and Our Lady Cathedral, with its four magnificent altarpieces painted by Peter Paul Rubens. After lunch aboard, the rest of your day is free to explore Antwerp’s wonderful shops and cafés. Dinner aboard before evening departure. (B, L, D)

Day 3 Brugge & Ghent
This morning we dock in Ghent. From here, take a morning tour to Brugge. See the medieval Béguinage courtyard and gardens, the Church of Our Lady, beautiful canals and Simon Stevin Square. Stay in Brugge for lunch on your own, or return to Ghent for lunch aboard and an afternoon exploring the charming capital of East Flanders. Dine aboard and depart this evening. (B, L, D)

Day 4 Rotterdam & Dordrecht
You have the morning free to explore Rotterdam, Holland’s second-largest city—or take an optional journey to Delft, famous for its blue-and-white pottery. Stop at one of the last Delftware factories for a demonstration. Return aboard for lunch; sail to Dordrecht. This afternoon’s excursion takes you to see the 18th-century windmills of Kinderdijk, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and tour a working windmill. Dinner served aboard. (B, L, D)

Day 5 Gouda & Amsterdam
After breakfast, take a journey to Hoogerwaard Cheese Farm for a guided tour and a demonstration of the craft of artisanal cheese-making. Continue to Gouda to see the Town Hall and St. John’s Church, both Gothic in style. Return to your ship in Utrecht for lunch aboard and sail to Amsterdam, arriving late afternoon. Dinner is served aboard, or you may choose to explore Amsterdam’s terrific restaurants and nightlife. (B, L, D)

Day 6 Amsterdam
This morning, enjoy a glass-topped canal cruise past merchant houses and the famed Skinny Bridge. Your afternoon is free to enjoy more of Amsterdam’s charming neighborhoods or visit the Van Gogh Museum and explore works by the famed artist and others. Lunch and dinner aboard; feel free to enjoy a bit more of Amsterdam this evening before a late departure. (B, L, D)

Day 7 Arnhem
Arrive during breakfast in Arnhem and enjoy an excursion to the Dutch Royal Family’s former summer residence, Paleis Het Loo†. Tour the palace’s lavish rooms; then stroll through the picture-perfect gardens fashioned after those of Versailles. Return to your ship for lunch, then take the opportunity to explore Arnhem, a quaint town rich in World War II history. Dine aboard. Evening departure. (B, L, D)

Day 8 Cologne
Your morning walking tour takes you past St. Martin’s Church to Cologne’s Old Town and includes a visit to the magnificent Gothic cathedral. Lunch and dinner are served aboard, but dockside there are many taverns, cafés and shops to explore. Depart late tonight. (B, L, D)

Day 9 Cochem
Spend the morning enjoying the scenery along the Rhine. Arrive in Cochem after lunch and take a walking tour of this quaint village. See its medieval town gate and marketplace, then visit a winery and taste some local vintages. Return to your ship for dinner and an evening departure. (B, L, D)

Day 10Koblenz & Rüdesheim
Wake up in Koblenz, at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers. This morning’s excursion takes you to the 700-year-old Marksburg Castle and tour its museum. Lunch aboard; this afternoon we sail through the glorious Middle Rhine Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, passing charming villages, many castles and the legendary Lorelei Rock. Enjoy dinner aboard as we arrive in picturesque Rüdesheim, where you can spend a pleasant evening in the city’s Drosselgasse, a pedestrian-only street lined with shops and pubs. (B, L, D)

Day 11 Heidelberg & Speyer
After breakfast, take a journey to Heidelberg, home to Germany’s oldest university founded in 1386. A guided tour features imposing Heidelberg Castle, a red sandstone ruin overlooking the Neckar River. Continue with a walking tour through the Old Town and marketplace. Return aboard for lunch and afternoon cruising to Speyer. Enjoy some free time in this quiet German town before we depart this evening. (B, L, D)

Day 12 Strasbourg
After breakfast, take a guided tour of Strasbourg. See the European Parliament and enjoy a guided visit inside the city’s famed cathedral. Free time allows you to further explore the old section of this French-German city steeped in traditions that defy shifting international borders. Dinner aboard; cruise through the night. (B, L, D)

Day 13 Breisach
This morning, arrive in Breisach, gateway to the Black Forest. After breakfast, enjoy an excursion through the area’s mountain landscape, meadows and dense forests and see a cuckoo clock-making demonstration. Free afternoon to discover Breisach’s charming downtown district and catch sweeping Rhine Valley views from the cathedral hill. You may wish to participate in a painting workshop—create your own masterpiece to take home. Or, join our optional guided walking tour of Colmar, a quaint Alsatian town. Dine aboard and cruise through the evening. (B, L, D)

Day 14 Basel
After breakfast, join a tour of this multicultural city. See its historic Middle Bridge, cathedral and steep winding streets. Take the afternoon to explore one of the city’s many outstanding art museums. Lunch and dinner are served aboard; remain docked overnight. (B, L, D)

Day 15 Basel
After breakfast, disembark and we will take you to the Basel airport for your return flight.* Or extend your time in Switzerland with a 4-night stay, enjoying stunning Alpine views. (B)

Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
9/19/2010 - 10/3/2010	$4,162
11/14/2010 - 11/28/2010	$2,262
4/3/2011 - 4/17/2011	$2,962
4/17/2011 - 5/1/2011	$2,962
6/12/2011 - 6/26/2011	$3,662
6/26/2011 - 7/10/2011	$3,662
8/7/2011 - 8/21/2011	$3,162
8/21/2011 - 9/4/2011	$3,762
10/30/2011 - 11/13/2011	$2,262
11/13/2011 - 11/27/2011	$2,262
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Prices listed are based on CAT E cabin -early booking rates

Upgrades available at an additional cost for categorys A-D.

Cruise operates from Basel to Antwerp: Apr 3; Jun 12; Aug 7; Oct 30

Cruise operates from Antwerp to Basel: Apr 17; Jun 26; Aug 21; Nov 13

Pre and Post packages available:
Lucerne: 2 night pre-extension in Lucerne - $599 pp
Brussels: 3 night post extension in Brussels - $649 pp

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