Day 1 - Amsterdam Arrive at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport where you will be transferred to the ship.
Day 2 - Cologne Stroll through the narrow streets of Old Town with your guide, passing by tiny squares and small churches as you make your way to Cologne Cathedral, the city's most famous landmark and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. It took 632 years for Germany's largest cathedral to be completed and it is one of the most important Gothic churches in Europe. A visit inside features the Shrine of the Three Magi and the beautiful stained glass windows that survivied WW2. (BB, L, Captain's Welcome Gala)
Day 3 - Koblenz, Boppard Awaken on the romantic Rhine and enjoy a morning cruise along the castle lined river. The German Corner, with its famous William 2 momnument, announces our arrival in Koblenz at the confluence of the Moselle and Rhine rivers. Choose a walking tour highlighting the appeal of Koblenz - its romantic narrow streets and historical squares, the picturesque alleyways and fountains in the old quarter, and the 12th century churches of St Florin and Our Lady. Or ride the aerial tram across the Rhine to Fortress Ehrenbreitstein - inspiration to authors Melville and Byron - which has stood high on the hill overlooking the river's confluence since its beginnings as a fortification in 1,000BC. End your day with a guided village stroll around Boppard, a typical small town on the shores of the Rhine (BB, L, D)
Day 4 - Cruising the Romantic Rhine River, Rudesheim Spend the morning basking in the breathtaking scenery of the UNESCO World Heritage designated Upper Middle Rhine Valley. You will arrive in Rudesheim in the early afternoon. Rudesheim has a long history dating back to Roman times and is considered one of the most charming of the Rhine Valley towns. It has been a magnet for romantics ever since the 19th century. Among other things, the town is famous for its Drosselgasse - a narrow alleyway lined with wine tavers and shops. Explore Rudesheim at your leisure. Then be our guest at a princely wine tasting at prestigious Castle Vollrads; perfectly situated in the vineyard covered hills, it is also one of the world's top wine estates for Rheingau Rieslings (BB, L, D)
Day 5 - Germersheim (Speyer or Germersheim) Your guided walking tour through Speyer reveals a Medieval town with a grand heritage and a compact historic centre dominated by the largest Romanesque cathedral in Europe - a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With its basilica laid out in the form of a Latin cross, including four towers and two domes, this is a marvel to behold. Or explore daily life in the typical german town of Germersheim, with its lively historic downtown and unique old ring fortification around the city core (BB, L, D)
Day 6 - Kehl (Strasbourg) Situated halfway between Paris and Prague, the Alsatian town of Strasbourg is known as the "Crossroads of Europe". It is home to a magnificent Gothic cathedral and beautiful half-timbered houses. View Strasbourg in the way it has been seen through the centuries - on a canal cruise. In addition to viewing the town's covered bridges, Medieval watchtowers, old tanners' district, and the modern building that houses the European Parliament, you will see Petite France, the picturesque district that seems as if it has been lifted from the pages of a fairytale. Then spend your afternoon at leisure in this beautiful city (BB, L, D)
Day 7 - Breisach (Colmar or Riquewhir) Starting from Medieval Breisach, the gateway to the Black Forest, you will cross the Rhine and head for the Alsation Wine Road, which hugs the foothills of the Vosges Mountains. Charming villages, pastoral landscapes and lush vineyards line this beautiful winding road. You will visit enchanting Colmar with its historic city centre and St Martin's Church, which is made of pink stone. You will also see the picturesque timber-framed houses in the romantic Medieval town of Riquewhir (BB, Captain's Farewell Dinner)
Day 8 - Depart Basel Disembark the ship and transfer to the Airport (BB)
* Ports of call may vary based on itinerary and departure dates selected
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Amsterdam
Take a boat ride along Amsterdam’s charming canals past sturdy old houses and under quaint bridges. Visit one of the city’s superb museums housing many of the Dutch Masters’ most outstanding works or learn about Anne Frank and the city’s Jewish heritage. Or, journey into the countryside and see historic windmills and the fascinating porcelain works in Delft.
Country - Netherlands Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance from port to Airport - 15kms Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest Dam Square, Anne Frank's House, Volendam & Marken
Cologne
The city's very name bears witness to its Roman past as the town of Colonia. As well as the legacy from Roman times and the Middle Ages, particularly the world-famous cathedral, Cologne has an extremely lively arts and culture scene. And besides being a centre of carnival activity and the "capital of Rhenish joie de vivre", Cologne is also an extremely attractive trade fair centre. Open, friendly and uncomplicated: that's Cologne!
Country - Germany Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance from Port to Airport - 16kms Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest Cologne Cathedral, Philharmonic Hall, Zoo
Koblenz
Situated in the picturesque landscape of the Rhine and Moselle and surrounded by four low mountain ranges is the 2000-year-old town of Koblenz. Its abundance of cultural monuments and historic buildings, its cosy lanes and narrow alleyways, the relaxed and happy atmosphere of its squares and river promenades make Koblenz a friendly town where guests feel right at home.
Country - Germany Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance from Port to Airport - 116kms Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest German Corner, Empress Augusta Gardens, Theatre and Obelisk, Beethoven Memorial, Museum of Military Technology, The Wine Village
Boppard
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Rudesheim
Rudesheim sits at the entrance to the Upper Middle Rhine Valley. If you come from the direction of Frankfurt or Mainz, it is one of the first major tourist towns you'll reach along the Rhine River. Rudesheim makes a good base for exploring the entire Rhine Valley, which is the home of famous wines, medieval villages and beautiful scenery.
Country - Germany Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance from Port to Airport - 55kms Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest Drosselgasse, Niederwald Monument, Rheingau Wine Museum, Asbach Brandy Distillery, Medieval Torture Museum, Bird of Prey Zoo, Jagdschloss, Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet
Speyer
The old imperial city of Speyer was a bishopric and boasts a Romanesque cathedral with six imposing towers and the finest and largest crypt in Germany. Four Holy Roman Emperors and four German Kings are buried in the impressive Royal Vault.
Country - Germany Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance to Airport - 98kms Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest Great Romanesque Cathedral, City Centre
Strasbourg
The cosmopolitan, north-eastern city of Strasbourg is the intellectual, cultural and economic capital of Alsace. Stylish and atmospheric, it is the seat of the Council of Europe and the European Parliament. Situated just west of the Rhine, Strasbourg lies at the heart of the vital transport arteries that have linked northern and Central Europe with the Mediterranean since Roman times.
Country - France Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance to Airport - 10kms Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest The Grande Ile, Cathedrale Notre Dame, European Parliament
Colmar
Colmar is a historical town with much history stepping back to Middle Ages as reflected by the well-preserved buildings from that era and forms a major part of the Alsace region in history and tourism.
Country - France Distance from port to City - 1km Distance from port to Airport - 400kms Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest Maison des Tetes, Dominican Church, St Martin Church
Basel
Basel is by far the art and architecture capital of Switzerland. Its 40 museums, covering an area of almost 37 km2, can be easily reached on foot, mostly by strolling through romantic lanes and alleys in the Old Town. The finest and oldest art collection is housed in the Kunstmuseum Basel, as is “Schaulager” - a space for modern art - which was opened in 2003. The Fondation Beyeler, which is well worth a visit, is famous far beyond the limits of Basel - not only for the highly acclaimed special exhibitions, but also for the impressive building designed by architect Renzo Piano.
Country - Switzerland Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance to Airport - 6.5kms Currency - Swiss Franc (CHF)
Places of Interest Market Square, Town Hall, Basel Zoo, Cathedral, Fondation Beyeler Art Museum, Old Town
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