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2008
November 22
December 6, 20

MS Amadagio

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Enjoy a 7-night cruise from Amsterdam to Trier, then spend 3 nights in Paris.

Tour Description
Discover some of Europe's most captivating cities! Visit Amsterdam and sail the Rhine River through elegant Dusseldorf. Admire the picturesque Rhine castles on your way to Cologne and bustling Frankfurt where you will explore the fascinating Christmas markets for assortments of unique children's toys, tinsel angels, dolls and gingerbread. Continue to charming Koblenz and cruise the beautiful Mosel River Valley to lovely Cochem and Bernkastel. On the way see historic buildings, Gothic Cathedrals, castles and optionally, travel to fairytale Heidelberg. Disembark in Trier, Germany's oldest town, and tour Luxembourg before your splendid finale in Paris. A splendid prelude to Christmas!

Day 1, Sat. Depart USA.
Board your overnight flight to Holland.

Day 2, Sun. Arrive In Amsterdam, Holland
Arrive in charming Amsterdam. Your luxurious river cruise ship is moored near the city center. Meet your fellow travelers tonight at the Cocktail Reception.

Day 3, Mon. Amsterdam
After breakfast, admire beautiful 17th-century homes, charming churches and 16th-century merchant houses on a guided canal boat tour. Enjoy an afternoon information briefing as you cruise towards Germany.

Day 4, Tue. Dusseldorf - Cologne, Germany
This morning, arrive in Dusseldorf, mooring on the fashionable Rhine Embankment next to the historic Old Town. Here, you will disembark for a walking tour to see the Burgplatz with its Old Castle Tower, Marktplatz with the Town Hall and the sophisticated shopping of the Kings Avenue. Later, cruise the Rhine to Cologne; arriving in the afternoon, you will visit the fabled 13th-century Gothic cathedral. The remainder of the afternoon is yours to explore the Christmas markets, where you will find an assortment of unique children's toys, tinsel angels, dolls and gingerbread.

Day 5, Wed. Frankfurt
Today, take in the stunning beauty of the castles along the Rhine as we sail through the fascinating Rhine Gorge, and cruise past the famous Lorelei Rock. In the afternoon, arrive in Frankfurt, the bustling metropolis on the Main River; here, enjoy a guided walking tour of the historic city center "The Romer." Use the remainder of the day visiting the Christmas markets.

Day 6, Thu. Mainz (Heidelberg) - Koblenz
Today, you decide: Either disembark for a trip to Mainz or travel by motorcoach to Heidelberg, Germany's oldest university town, where you will visit the red-walled Castle, the Great Vat, a 49,000-gallon 18th-century wine cask, and enjoy the beautiful views of the Neckar Valley and Heidelberg below. Then there is a walking tour of old Heidelberg and free time for lunch on your own before returning to Mainz. If you choose Mainz, your guided walking tour of this beautiful town includes the famous Gutenberg Museum, home of the world's first printed bible. After lunch, the ship will cruise to Koblenz, situated at the confluence of the Mosel and Rhine Rivers. After dinner, the ship will arrive in Koblenz, just in time for your Cruise Director to escort you on an evening walk around the town.

Day 7, Fri. Cochem
After breakfast, begin cruising the beautiful Mosel River with its steep sided banks of vineyards. After lunch, we stop in Cochem, where you'll enjoy a guided visit of Reichsburg Castle, with spectacular views of the river.

Day 8, Sat. Bernkastel - Trier
Arrive in Bernkastel early this morning and explore this quaint little town on your included walking tour. Strategically located in the middle of the Mosel wine-producing region, Bernkastel boasts over 500 years of documented wine history. Then onto Trier, Germany's oldest city, for a guided tour which will introduce you to the city's rich ancient Roman past, including the Roman Baths, site of ancient gladiator games.

Day 9, Sun. Trier - Luxembourg - Paris
This morning, bid farewell to your cruise ship and head to Luxembourg for a city tour of the Grand Duchy and some free time. After lunch, continue on to Paris, where you arrive this afternoon.

Day 10, Mon. Paris
Enjoy Paris' famous sights during this morning's guided tour. Visit Notre Dame Cathedral, pass the Louvre Museum, the commemorative Arc de Triomphe, Opera, Madeleine, Champs Elysees and much more. The remainder of the day is yours to explore on your own.

Day 11, Tue. Paris
Your last day in the "City of Lights" is free for you to enjoy. Go to the top of the Eiffel Tower, built for the 1889 World's Fair; gaze at the Impressionist collection at Musee D'Orsay; stroll along the Seine; or choose one of the various optional tours that are offered.

Day 12, Wed. Paris
Transfer to the airport for your homebound flight.
 
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