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Tour Code:BLMBA
Length: 14 Days
Tour Quality: First Class
Tour Type: River Cruise

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Start Date	End Date	Brochure Land & Air	Brochure Land Only	Our Price (Land & Air)	Our Price (Land Only)	Quote
Tue, Nov 03, 2009	Mon, Nov 16, 2009	Call Us	$3,599	Call Us	$3,419	Quote

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Itinerary

Tour Highlights

Countries Visited: France, Germany, Holland, Luxembourg, Switzerland

City Highlights: Amsterdam, Basel, Cognac, Colmar, Cologne, Heidelberg, Luxembourg, Strasbourg, Trier

Tour Itinerary

DAY 1 DEPART USA
Board your overnight transatlantic flight.

DAY 2 ARRIVE IN BASEL
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to the ship. The rest of the day is at leisure. (D)

DAY 3 COLMAR
Disembark for a walking tour through Colmar, hometown of Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, most famous for the Statue of Liberty. Wind through cobblestone streets lined with brightly colored houses and see the well-preserved canal quarter, known as Petite Venice. (B,L,D)

DAY 4 STRASBOURG, FRANCE
Take a canal cruise through this medieval city. See the town\'s covered bridges, watchtowers, the modern building that houses the European Parliament, and the picturesque Petite France district. (B,L,D)

DAY 5 RUDESHEIM / SPEYER
Admire the scenery on both banks as you cruise to Rudesheim. Explore this historic city which dates back to Roman times. Wander down the Drosselgasse, a long avenue of shops and wine bars. The views from here are spectacular! In Speyer, enjoy a walking tour to the Old Town and the grand Romanesque Speyer Cathedral, the final resting place of German emperors for nearly 300 years. (B,L,D)

DAY 6 RUDESHEIM
Then travel by gondola to the impressive Niederwald Monument. (B,L,D)

DAY 7 COCHEM
Cochem is an architectural gem, typical of the Moselle region and best explored on foot. With a guide, discover Cochem’s narrow alleys and half-timbered houses, and see Reichsburg Castle, a grand structure perched high on a hill above the town. Then continue on for a wine tasting at a local vintner in Ediger Eller. (B,L,D)

DAY 8 TRIER
Trier is the site of one of the oldest Roman outposts along the Moselle. Exploring the town on a guided tour, see its many ancient monuments, including the Constantine Basilica, the ruins of the imperial Roman Baths and the well preserved fortified Roman gate called Porta Nigra. (B,L,D)

DAY 9 LUXEMBOURG EXCURSION
The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is an independent sovereign state set between Belgium, France and Germany. A guided morning tour includes a visit to the World War II cemetery. Your afternoon is at leisure in Trier. (B,L,D)

DAY 10 BERNKASTEL, GERMANY
In the heart of Germany\'s wine producing region, Bernkastel has a history of more than 500 years of winemaking. A walking tour shows you the splendid medieval and Renaissance buildings. Then, sample the local Riesling, long a source of wealth for this small town. (B,L,D)

DAY 11 KOBLENZ
Disembark in Koblenz, at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle. A walking tour shows you the narrow streets, historic squares, the fountains of the old quarter, and the 12th century churches of St. Florin and Our Lady. (B,L,D)

DAY 12 COLOGNE, GERMANY
Disembark for a tour in Cologne. Stroll the narrow streets of Old Town, passing by tiny squares and little churches on the way to the imposing and magnificent Cologne Cathedral, the city’s most famous landmark and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A guided tour features the Shrine of the Three Kings. (B,L,D)

DAY 13 AMSTERDAM
A city tour takes you along the canal lined streets to view the Mint Tower, Dam Square, the Royal Palace and Museum Square. Visit the renowned Rijksmuseum, home to Rembrandt’s The Night Watch. This evening, the captain hosts a Welcome Dinner. (B,L,D)

DAY 14 DEPART AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS
Disembark and transfer to the airport in Basel. (CB)

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What's Included

Airport transfers in Amsterdam on day 2 and Basel on day 14
14 nights deluxe cruise accommodation in outside cabin with hotel-style beds
Superb dining with all meals included while cruising, quality wine with dinner
Captain\'s Welcome and Farewell Dinners
Sightseeing as detailed in the itinerary
Special highlights including local entertainment and enriching lectures
Services of a professional Cruise Manager throughout your cruise
On board facilities including a sauna, spa, beauty salon, and souvenir shop
All English language on board in a non-smoking environment (smoking only on the Sun Deck)
All local taxes
Sailing on the River Queen
Portfolio of travel documents

NOT INCLUDED:
Port Charges $168 per person

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