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3.5 | Average
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| Duration | 12 days | 7 days |
| Price From | $ 2,799 | $ 1,654 |
| Price Per Day | $ 233 | $ 236 |
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| Trip Style | River cruise | Private guided tour |
| Lodging Level | Premium | Standard |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Internal airfare and ground transport included |
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11 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches and 7 Dinners |
4 Breakfasts |
| Description |
Enjoy a tour of Amsterdam’s legendary canals, lined with narrow buildings, cafes, and the house where Anne Frank once lived in hiding. Visit Cologne and its majestic Gothic cathedral, then relax on board as you cruise the stunning Rhine River Gorge, lined with ruins of medieval castles and fortresses. Next you’ll experience the university town of Heidelberg before wandering the streets of Strasbourg in Alsace. Conclude your journey amid Switzerland’s snow-capped vistas and cosmopolitan cities with a boat ride across the tranquil waters of Lake Lucerne. |
Take a 7-day odyssey through 4 European countries, where you will plunge into the history and architecture of London, see Paris from the top of Eiffel Tower, take a walk along the canals of Amsterdam and then party in techno Berlin. |
Day 1: Arrive In Amsterdam, The Netherlands – Embarkation
Meals: Dinner
Arrive in Amsterdam and board your luxurious river cruise ship. Meet your fellow travelers tonight at the Welcome Dinner.
Day 2: Amsterdam
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
The famous canals of Amsterdam await discovery on your city tour. Begin with a scenic canal cruise and see the tall narrow homes lining the water, the Skinny Bridge, and the house where Anne Frank and her family lived in hiding during WWII. Next, you’ll walk to Begijnhof, known for its historic buildings dating back to the Middle Ages and have some free time to explore. Later, enjoy a panoramic city tour on which you’ll see the Royal Palace, Westerkerk and stop for photos at a Dutch windmill before returning to the ship. This afternoon depart for Germany.
Day 3: Cologne, Germany – Koblenz
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Your guided tour of Cologne this morning includes the Old Town, Cathedral Square, and the city’s majestic Gothic cathedral. Afterwards, you’ll have free time to visit some of the local shops or have a coffee at a quaint café. This afternoon the ship cruises to Koblenz and moors overnight.
Day 4: Rüdesheim
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
This morning, cruise through the picturesque Rhine Gorge, admiring its many castles and fortress ruins and the legendary Lorelei Rock. This afternoon you will arrive in the winemaking town of Rüdesheim where you will have the option to take one of three excursions: wine tasting with a local vintner, a gondola ride above the town to see the Niederwalddenkmal Statue, or a guided bike tour along the Rhine River to one of Germany's best wine regions. Later you’ll have free time to explore the Drosselgasse, the town’s most famous and charming street, a narrow passage lined with shops and taverns. This evening, visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Museum, home to a remarkable collection of old robotic and self-playing musical instruments, or join us for some Rüdesheimer Coffee. The ship sails overnight. (B,L,D)
Day 5: Mannheim – Heidelberg
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Arrive in Mannheim, where you have a choice of one of three excursions this afternoon. Your first option is a half-day excursion to the historic university town of Heidelberg, where you will visit the red-walled castle with its Great Vat (a 49,000-gallon wine cask) and enjoy beautiful views of the Neckar Valley and city below. Or, for your second option, enjoy a hike up the Philosopher's Path to a panoramic view point of Heidelberg. Your third option is a city tour of Speyer one of Germany’s oldest cities, is known for its cathedral, numerous churches and the medieval Altpörtel (Old Gate). This evening, the ship continues onward to Strasbourg, France.
Day 6: Strasbourg, France
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Capital city of France’s Alsace region, Strasbourg is situated on the Rhine at the German border. After arriving this morning, enjoy either a panoramic bus tour or guided bike tour that will take you past the Orangery, the town’s oldest park, the European Parliament and the Place de la Republique. Afterwards, explore on foot with a walking tour of the lovely “La Petite France” neighborhood, where you will see the Gothic cathedral with its famous astronomical clock. You also have the option of exploring Strasbourg on a guided hike that begins at the Orangery and makes its way to the cathedral. The remainder of the day is yours to spend as you wish before the ship departs tonight.
Day 7: Breisach, Germany
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
You have three exciting excursions to choose from today. The first is a walking tour of Riquewihr, a picturesque town renowned for its historic architecture and for its Riesling wines. A second option is a tour of the beautiful towns of Breisach and Freiburg, where you will visit the historical city center and Freiburg’s Münster, a Gothic cathedral constructed of red sandstone. Your third choice is guided bike tour of Breisach that takes you through the Rheinau woods. Tonight, the ship cruises towards Switzerland.
Day 8: Basel, Switzerland - Disembarkation – Lucerne
Meals: Breakfast
Disembark after breakfast for a city tour of cosmopolitan Basel. A longtime center for banking, commerce and trade, Basel’s glorious past is still evident in its medieval Town Hall and exquisite old homes. After free time for lunch on your own, depart for postcard-perfect lakeside city of Lucerne. You will visit the Lion Monument en route, a dramatic sculpture that honors the Swiss Guards who once protected the French kings. Arrive in Lucerne mid-afternoon and check into your hotel.
Day 9: Lucerne
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, enjoy a walking tour of this medieval gem. You will see some of the city’s lovely cobblestone streets, monuments, fountains, public squares, covered bridges and colorful frescoed buildings. The afternoon offers free time to shop for Swiss-made watches, knives and delicious chocolates.
Day 10: Lucerne – Zurich
Meals: Breakfast
This morning, take a leisurely cruise across the tranquil waters of Lake Lucerne to Vitznau, here you will board a motor coach for a scenic drive through the countryside, passing Alpine Lakes and small villages. You will stop in one, Brunnen, where you will have a chance to explore and try local cuisine. Later arrive in Zurich, check into your hotel and spend the rest of the day at your leisure. (B)
Day 11: Zurich
Meals: Breakfast
Your morning city tour of Switzerland’s largest city, Zurich, includes Grossmünster Abbey (which offers exceptional views of Zurich), St. Peter (which boasts the world’s largest church clock face), Old Town, Town Hall and Fraumünster Abbey, home to five world-famous Chagall windows. The afternoon and evening are free for you to explore the town on your own.
Day 12: Depart Zurich
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, bid farewell to Switzerland and prepare for your return flight home.
Day 1-2: London
Accommodation: Park Plaza Riverpark London or similar
Arrival before 11.00am. Today you will go on amazing walking tour around the city, see Westminster Abbey, the Cathedral of St. Peter, Tower Bridge, Hyde Park and in the evening you enjoy the city lights from the top of the London Eye.
Day 2-4: Paris
Accommodation: Trinite Haussmann Paris or similar.
On Day 2 travel by train to fascinating Paris and go on a City Tour with local guide. See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs-Élysées, and Notre Dame Cathedral. Take a walk through the creative Montmartre, visit Sacre Coeur Cathedral and in the evening you will have free time to explore the gastronomy and nightlife of the city. Next day you will visit the Louvre and get on top of the Eiffel Tower.
Day 4-6: Amsterdam
Accommodation: Mercury Accommodation Amsterdam or similar
On Day 5 travel by train to Amsterdam, a city which is called the Venice of the North, to see the cute little houses, cruise along the canals on the boat, explore the museums and see masterpieces of the Van Gogh Museum and additionally you can visit Madame Tussauds museum or enjoy Heineken brewery.
Day 6-7: Berlin
You will have a flight to Berlin and then go on a tour to explore the city, you will see the famous Berlin Wall, the Bundestag, beautiful Gendarmenmarkt square and modern Potsdamer Platz with its Sony centre. Visit the main cathedral - the Dome and historical museum island."
