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Tour Code:BADR
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
Thu, Nov 12, 2009	Wed, Nov 25, 2009	Call Us	$2,999	Call Us	$2,849	Quote

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Itinerary

Tour Highlights

Countries Visited: Czech Republic, France, Germany, Luxembourg

City Highlights: Frankfurt, Luxembourg, Mainz, Paris, Prague, Regensburg, Trier, Wurzburg

Tour Itinerary

DAY 1 DEPART USA
Board your overnight transatlantic flight.

DAY 2 .PRAGUE
Prague has a long and colorful history, from its early days as a bishopric, to becoming the capital of both Bohemia and the Holy Roman Empire. A morning sightseeing tour takes in all the highlights, including Old Town’s Astronomical Clock, Hradcany Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Market Square and more. The balance of the day is at leisure. (B)

DAY 3 NUREMBERG / PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC
Take a city tour of Nuremberg. There is time to explore on your own, then travel east, across the German border into the Czech Republic. Your evening is free. (B)

DAY 4 NUREMBERG / PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC/EMBARK SHIP

DAY 5 BAMBERG
Stop in captivating Bamberg, declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1993. Stroll along the serpentine streets with charming houses and 18th century mansions. Stop for a picture of the Old Town Hall, which straddles the river. Your ship enters the Main Danube Canal at Bamberg, heading for the historic city of Nuremberg. (B,L,D)

DAY 6 WURZBURG
Stop in the picturesque town of Würzburg. A tour shows you the major sights here, including the Residential Palace. (B,L,D)

DAY 7 MILTENBERG / WERTHEIM
Arrive in Miltenberg for a walking tour. On to Wertheim. See a glassblowing demonstration, then there is time to browse in the shops. (B,L,D)

DAY 8 MAINZ / HEIDELBERG / FRANKFURT
Today you can disembark in Mainz and travel by motorcoach to Heidelberg. Visit the red-walled castle and see old Heidelberg, with free time for lunch on your own. In the afternoon, drive to Frankfurt, where you reboard your ship. Or, you can enjoy a leisurely walking tour of Mainz. Then take a lunchtime cruise to Frankfurt, where you will have a walking tour of the city center. (B,L,D)

DAY 9 COCHEM OR KOBLENZ / RUDESHEIM
Enjoy your choice of touring today. You can travel to Cochem for a guided tour of hilltop Reichsburg Castle. Or, go to Koblenz for a walking tour. Together this afternoon, cruise along the most famous part of the Rhine. Arrive in Rüdesheim and visit Siegfried\'s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. (B,L,D)

DAY 10 BERNKASTEL / ZELL
This morning, arrive in the village of Bernkastel, boasting over 500 years of documented wine history. Take a guided walk through the old town center with its medieval and Renaissance buildings. Then, sail to Zell, famous for its wine, \"Zeller Schwarze Katz.\" (B,L,D)

DAY 11 PARIS / LUXEMBOURG / TRIER, GERMANY / EMBARK SHIP
Drive through the scenic French countryside to Luxembourg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After a tour, continue to Trier in Germany to board your deluxe cruise ship. Tonight gather on board for a Welcome Dinner. (B,D)

DAYS 12 and 13 PARIS
Two days in beautiful Paris. There is plenty of time to shop, visit one of the museums, stroll along the boulevards, or relax in a café. On a half-day sightseeing tour, see all the major sights, including Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysées and more. (B daily)

DAY 14 DEPART
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight. (B)

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What's Included

Airport transfers
3 nights hotel accommodation in Paris including buffet breakfast daily
Transfer from Paris to the ship in Trier
7 nights deluxe cruise accommodation in outside cabin with hotel-style beds
Transfer from the ship in Nuremberg to Prague
2 nights hotel accommodation in Prague including buffet breakfast daily
Superb dining with all meals included while cruising, quality wine and beer with dinner
Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain\'s Gala Dinner
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 amenities including fitness center, massage and beauty salon, souvenir shop and Club Lounge
All English language on board in a non-smoking environment (smoking only on the Sun Deck)
All local taxes
Sailing on the MS Amacello or MS Amalyra
Portfolio of travel documents

NOTE: Mandatory medical insurance is required for the Czech Republic.

NOT INCLUDED:
Port Charges $98 per person

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Accommodations

PARIS - Crowne Plaza or similar
PRAGUE - InterContinental, President or similar

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