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Day 6: Vineyards & the Middle Rhine
This morning’s port is Rudesheim, a UNESCO World 2025 Departure Dates: EUROPE
Heritage Site located in the heart of Reingau wine region.
We ride the Winzerexpress tram through Rhine Valley ○○○○
vineyards to a local winery for a taste of regional flavors. JAN FEB MAR APR
Next, stroll the area’s charming alley, Drosselgasse, to see
fabulous wineries, markets, and historic buildings. This ○○○○
afternoon, head to the ship’s top deck for spectacular MAY JUN JUL AUG Scan this QR code
views of castles and steep hillsides as we cruise the for all dates &
gorgeous Middle Rhine into the Rhine Gorge. Later in ●● ○○ tour information
the day, we arrive at one of the oldest cities in Germany, SEP OCT NOV DEC
Koblenz, located at the confluence of the Rhine and
Moselle Rivers. Marvel at the architecture of churches, From $8,399 per person
castles, and palaces during our exploration, then take a Book now with a deposit of $200
cable car ride to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. Dating back to Triple/Quad subject to availability
1000 AD, it houses the Koblenz State Museum and is one Final Payment: 95 days prior to departure
of Europe’s largest preserved fortresses. MEALS B+L+D Full refund up to 96 days prior to departure
Additional fees applied by the cruise line are not
Day 7: Moselle River & Cochem included in your tour price. Please reference general
Today, we cruise through one of Germany’s most information at the back of the catalog for details.
beautiful river valleys along the Moselle with views of
vineyards, castles, and ruins dotting the hillsides. Our Valid passport required
ship docks in Cochem, known for its ancient wine culture.
We visit medieval Reichsburg Castle, famously rebuilt in ALL AIRFARE INCLUDED
a fairytale style and perched on a rugged rock above the
town. Admire its Renaissance and Baroque interior, then
take in vistas of the Moselle Valley. MEALS B+L+D
Day 9: Amsterdam, Volendam & Edam
Day 8: Cologne This morning, we enjoy a guided tour of Amsterdam and
Our port of call today is 2,000-year-old Cologne, a canal cruise. Our afternoon excursion to charming
renowned for its High Gothic architecture and twin- fishing villages includes Volendam, known for its
spired cathedral. On our guided walking tour, learn distinctive music and time-honored traditions, such as
how the city was rebuilt after the World War II bombing authentic costumes still present today. A short drive to
and has since become an affluent area boasting many the countryside brings us to a local cheese farm, where
masterpieces by Picasso. We also taste the region’s we learn how Dutch cheese is made and sample some
famous beer, Kolsch! Back on board, we relax before ourselves. Before returning to our ship, we visit Edam,
known for its cheese and Carillon tower. MEALS B+L+D
tonight’s Captain’s Gala. MEALS B+L+D
Day 10: Rijksmuseum & Haarlem
NORTH
SEA Edam We disembark in Amsterdam for a visit to the country’s
Volendam
Zaanse Schans Amsterdam largest museum, Rijksmuseum. Immerse yourself in 800
Haarlem 2
years of Dutch history as you stroll the halls decorated
NETHERLANDS with 16th and 17th-century art featuring works by
GERMANY
Vermeer and Rembrandt. Our exploration continues with
Cologne a walking tour in Haarlem to see exterior views of St.
Bavo Church and the Corrie ten Boom Museum, a hiding
RHINE RIVER
BELGIUM Koblenz place for Jews during World War II. MEAL B
Middle Rhine River Valley
Cochem Rudesheim 2 nights in the Amsterdam area
MOSELLE
LUXEMBOURG RIVER Mannheim
Heidelberg
Speyer Day 11: Zaanse Schans
7 Step back in time today at Zaanse Schans, an open-
FRANCE Strasbourg air museum that brings Dutch heritage to life with
a recreated 18th-19th century village. Admire the
traditional buildings and restored windmills, learn about
Basel
Zurich regional costumes, and watch artisans at work. Tonight,
Motorcoach 1 Lucerne
Cruise we celebrate our travels at a Farewell Dinner. MEALS B+D
1 2 3 # of Overnights SWITZERLAND
Day 12: Fly Home MEAL B
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