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Day 1,
Wed. DEPART USA.
Board your overnight flight to Paris.
Day 2,
Thu. ARRIVE IN PARIS, FRANCE.
Arrive in Paris and transfer to your hotel. Start exploring the
town during the balance of the day.
Day 3,
Fri. PARIS.
This morning’s sightseeing tour will take you to the Eiffel Tower.
You will also see the Louvre Museum, Arc de Triomphe, Champs
Elysées and much more. The remainder of the day is yours to
explore, shop or relax. (B)
Day 4,
Sat. PARIS.
A full free day to enjoy this extraordinary metropolis. Shop,
visit one of the many fine museums, stroll through the magnificent
parks – Paris has much to offer for every taste and style. (B)
Day 5,
Sun. PARIS / LUXEMBOURG.
Enjoy more free time in Paris this morning. After lunch, drive
through the scenic French countryside to Luxembourg and board your
deluxe river cruise ship. There is time to explore charming
Luxembourg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of the smallest
countries in the world. Tonight gather on board for a Gala Welcome
Dinner. The ship will moor overnight in Luxembourg. (B,D)
Day 6,
Mon. BERNKASTEL, GERMANY / ZELL.
This morning arrive in the charming village of Bernkastel.
Strategically located in the middle of the Moselle wine-producing
region, Bernkastel boasts 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 7,
Tue. COCHEM / KOBLENZ / RÜDESHEIM.
This morning arrive in Cochem for a tour to hilltop Reichsburg
Castle. From here, a motorcoach brings you to Koblenz situated at
the confluence of the Moselle and Rhine Rivers. Reboard your ship
and cruise along the most famous part of the Rhine, past legendary
Lorelei Rock. Arrive in Rüdesheim, the perfect example of a Rhine
Valley wine town. Visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument
Museum and explore the Drosselgasse, a narrow alley lined with
wine taverns and restaurants. (B,L,D)
Day 8,
Wed. MAINZ / HEIDELBERG / FRANKFURT.
Disembark in Mainz and travel by motorcoach to Heidelberg,
Germany’s oldest university town of Student Prince fame.
Sightseeing focuses on the red-walled castle, where the great vat,
a 49,000-gallon 18th-century wine cask, attracts particular
attention. After some free time drive to Frankfurt, the bustling
metropolis on the River Main, where you rejoin your ship.(B,L,D)
Day 9,
Thu. MILTENBERG / WERTHEIM.
Arrive in Miltenberg and disembark for a guided morning walking
tour. On to charming Wertheim where you can browse in the market
square before boarding the ship. The rest of the day, cruise
through the sunny valleys of the meandering Main. Tonight, enjoy
the entertaining Crew Show. (B,L,D)
Day 10,
Fri. WÜRZBURG.
Cruise to Würzburg. During your tour, visit the major sights
including the magnificent Residential Palace. This afternoon, why
not join an optional excursion to medieval Rothenburg? A walking
tour shows you its ramparts and towers, cobbled lanes and 16th
century houses. There is free time before returning to Wurzburg. (B,L,D)
Day 11,
Sat. BAMBERG.
Enter the Main-Danube Canal at Bamberg, a UNESCO World Heritage
Site. Marvel at the Old Town Hall, the charming houses and 18th
century mansions. Continue cruising along the Main-Danube Canal to
Nuremberg, arriving late tonight. (B,L,D)
Day 12,
Sun. NUREMBERG / PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC.
Disembark after breakfast and head to Prague and your hotel. The
afternoon is free to explore the "Golden City" on your own. (B)
Day 13,
Mon. PRAGUE.
Morning sightseeing shows you thousand year-old Hradcany Castle,
the Old Town, the Jewish ghetto and many other major sights. The
rest of the day and evening are free to mix with the locals at
Wenceslaus Square, shop for souvenirs or enjoy one of the charming
cafés or restaurants. (B)
Day 14,
Tue. DEPART PRAGUE.
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight. Extra nights are
available if you wish to extend your stay in Europe. (B)
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