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2009 Dates
5/23/09
6/13/09
8/8/09
9/5/09

MV Casanova
MV Heidelberg

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Our all-inclusive luxury cruise with 20 meals, 6 escorted excursions, luggage handling, and port charges

Our General Tours World Traveler Ship... The MV Heidelberg is Peter Deilmann’s newest vessel, the flagship of this award-winning fleet. Enjoy the largest staterooms on the Rhine with full-length French doors in all middle and upper deck cabins. With only 54 staterooms, this intimate ship will delight you with unparalleled service, five gourmet meals a day, great entertainment and a Wellness Spa.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Xanten, Cologne, Mainz, Germany; Strasbourg, France; Basel, Switzerland

Day 1 - Amsterdam / Embarkation
Welcome to Amsterdam! Board your luxurious Peter Deilmann ship, berthed in the heart of this lovely city.
MV Heidelberg – Meals D

Day 2 - Amsterdam
Your morning tour of Amsterdam features the Royal Palace and the beautiful Magere Bridge. View a host of acclaimed works by the old Dutch masters at the Rijksmuseum before embarking on a boat tour along the city’s canals – a delightful way to appreciate the charming architecture of the Dutch buildings. Meals B,L,D

Day 3 - Xanten
Today you dock in the heart of the ancient town of Xanten, founded as a Roman garrison. Your escorted walking tour includes the Town Hall, where you’ll be welcomed with a glass of Kanonikus, a liqueur made here by a religious order. You’ll also enjoy free time to explore at your own pace in the medieval marketplace. Meals B,L,D

Day 4 - Cologne
Your visit to this picturesque city features the spectacular twin-spired Cologne Cathedral, one of the largest in Europe and a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. Six centuries in the making, it was constructed in seven stages between 1280 and 1880! Inside you will see the Three Kings Shrine, a finely wrought gold altar piece. Your walking tour through the Old Town shows you the “Praetorium”, the ancient Roman-era foundations of this historic city. Before returning to the ship, you’ll have leisure time to explore more of the city. Meals B,L,D

Day 5 - Mainz
Mainz is both a university town and an ecclesiastical center on the Rhine. Your escorted walking tour will explore both facets, beginning with St. Martin’s Cathedral. Built in the 10th century with outstanding Romanesque elements, its six graceful spires still dominate the Old Town. At the Gutenberg Museum, dedicated to the history of printing, you will see some of the original Bibles printed by Johannes Gutenberg more than 500 years ago. Meals B,L,D

Day 6 - Strasbourg
Here in Strasbourg, in the heart of Alsace, your sightseeing takes you past the Orangery, the European Parliament building and the beautiful National Theater en route to the historic Grande ile. You’ll enjoy a walking tour through the colorful La Petite France, a charming area of canals, narrow cobblestone streets and centuries-old half-timbered houses. You’ll also see the imposing Gothic Cathedral, a beautiful edifice constructed from the local rose-hued stone. Meals B,L,D

Day 7 - Basel
Strategically set on the banks of the Rhine – at the crossroads of France, Germany and Switzerland – Basel has long been an important center of wealth and commerce, and is today graced with many fine historic buildings. Your escorted tour includes the Gothic styled Town Hall, the Market Place, the Cathedral and the splendid guild and manor houses of Basel. Meals B,L,D

Day 8 - Basel / Disembarkation
You disembark this morning in Basel. Meals B

FREESTYLE ADD-ONS

Paris
4 days from $849
Paris is always delightful, especially with our charming hotels. Travel by rail and enjoy exploring at your own pace with 2-day transportation and museum passes and hop-on/hop-off sightseeing.

Lucerne
4 days from $899
Abundant with frescoed houses, medieval squares and covered bridges, Lucerne is a lovely lakeside town nestled against a dramatic mountain backdrop. Experience the charm of Lucerne with rail, 3 nights hotel, a private walking tour, and transfers.