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Itinerary
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. (D)
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. (B,L,D)
Day 4, Tue. DüSSELDORF - COLOGNE, GERMANY.
This morning, arrive in Düsseldorf, 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 ship overnights in Cologne and is minutes away from the Old Town, perfect for after dinner exploration. (B,L,D)
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." (B,L,D)
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. (B,L,D)
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. (B,L,D)
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. (B,L,D)
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. (B)
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, Opéra, Madeleine, Champs Elysées and much more. The remainder of the day is yours to explore on your own. (B)
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 Musée D'Orsay; stroll along the Seine; or choose one of the various optional tours that are offered. (B)
Day 12, Wed. PARIS.
Transfer to the airport for your homebound flight. (B)
Departure Dates
USA
Departure
Date
Start
City
Ship
Name
Cruise
Only
Cruise
& Land
Air,
Cruise
& Land*
12 - Nov - 08
Paris
Amadagio
$1,499
$2,099
$2,699
4 - Apr - 09
Amsterdam
Amacello
$1,899
$2,559
$3,359
8 - Apr - 09
Paris
Amacello
$1,999
$2,659
$3,459
18 - Apr - 09
Amsterdam
Amacello
$2,099
$2,759
$3,559
26 - Apr - 09
Amsterdam
Amadante
$2,199
$2,859
$3,659
30 - Apr - 09
Paris
Amadante
$2,299
$2,959
$3,759
*Included airfare from New York is a current estimate. Actual airfares from all gateways will be advised at the time of booking.
Port Charges: $91 per person 2008, $98 per person 2009
Single Supplement for Cruise: 50% of twin price; Jr. Suites 100% of twin price.
Single supplement for Land: $360 per person.
Cruise Rates
Prices are per person in Category E in a deluxe outside stateroom with window.
To upgrade to a higher Category, add per person:
Cat.
Deck
STATEROOM
Price2008
Price 2009
D
Piano Deck
Window
$99
$149
C
Cello Deck
French Balcony
$399
$449
B
Cello Deck
French Balcony
$499
$599
A
Violin Deck
French Balcony
$599
$699
S
Violin Deck
French Balcony
$1299
$1499
NOTE: Please select bedding configuration at the time of booking.
The choices are:
Choice A: Two twin beds
Choice B: One large bed (larger then queen size)
Prices Do Not Include: Drinks or insurance .
For reasons of navigation and passenger safety, the cruise line and the Captain of the ship reserve the right to modify the itinerary of the cruise.
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