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Windmills, Vineyards & Paris From Paris To Amsterdam 2013
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Tour Operator |
Globus |
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Tour Code |
WRA3 |
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Vacation Quality |
First Class |
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Vacation Type |
River Cruise |
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Number of Days |
10 |
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Countries Visited |
France, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands
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City Highlights |
Amsterdam, Cologne, Paris, Remich, Rudesheim, Trier |
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Paris: Guided sightseeingParis–Metz: By high-speed trainRemich: Welcome receptionTrier: Guided sightseeing, see the Porta NigraBernkastel: Guided walk, local marketplace; visit a wine cellarCochem: Visit Reichsburg CastleRüdesheim: Visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum; special treatRhine Gorge: Cruise through the gorgeCologne: Guided walkAmsterdam: Canal cruise
MEALS
B: full buffet breakfast L: lunch D: dinnerComplimentary sparkling wine with breakfast, soft drinks with lunch, and wine, beer, or soft drinks with dinner are included on board your vessel.
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Day 1: Arrive in Paris, France.
Welcome to Paris, France’s capital on the River Seine and the “City of Light,” where romance fills the air!
Day 2: Paris.
Paris’ famous sights are living history: your included city sightseeing shows you magnificent Notre Dame Cathedral, the unique Louvre Museum with its glass pyramid as a contrast to its ancient architecture, the commemorative Arc de Triomphe, Opéra, Madeleine, Champs Elysées, and the Eiffel Tower, a structural miracle of its age. The city is well known for its colorful nightlife, including some of the world’s most famous cabarets. (B)
Day 3: Paris–Metz–Remich, Luxembourg (Embarkation).
This morning, board a HIGH-SPEED TRAIN for a swift and comfortable journey to Metz. From here we drive to Remich in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, where your river cruise vessel is docked. Before dinner, meet your crew at a welcome reception. (B,D)
Day 4: Trier, Germany.
This venerable Episcopal city on the Moselle River is the oldest in Germany and, some claim, even older than Rome! The famous Porta Nigra is the only surviving fortified gate from the original Roman settlement and it still gives access to the town center. The Moselle is some 312-miles long, rising in the Vosges Mountains of northeastern France and entering Germany at Trier. The entire Moselle Valley is famous for its beautiful and tranquil scenery. (B,L,D)
Day 5: Bernkastel.
In the middle of the Moselle region is the charming wine village of Bernkastel with its well-preserved half-timbered houses surrounding the beautiful MARKETPLACE. Wine growers in this area look after Germany’s largest expanse of vineyards, the most celebrated of the vintages being the Bernkasteler Doktor. Before dinner, visit a local WINE CELLAR and taste several of this region’s varietals. (B,L,D)
Day 6: Zell–Cochem.
Enjoy a few hours of free time in the charming town of Zell before continuing to Cochem. Visit REICHSBURG CASTLE, which sits atop a conical hill covered in vines. From here, the views of the little town nestled down below and of the river valley are splendid. Cruising the wide, peaceful curves of the river, it quickly becomes obvious that the Moselle is an important wine-growing region. Most notably, the Riesling grape is cultivated, producing a dry to sweet, floral white wine. (B,L,D)
Day 7: Rüdesheim–Rhine Gorge.
Rüdesheim is the perfect example of a Rhine Valley wine town and SIEGFRIED’S MECHANICAL MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM is a real surprise! Enjoy a SPECIAL TREAT, then there’s free time to explore the Drosselgasse and pick up some souvenirs. Downstream from Rüdesheim, the dramatic RHINE GORGE is the most beautiful stretch of river. Pass the legendary rock of the Lorelei, where sweet songs of local beauties lured enchanted sailors to their doom. (B,L,D)
Day 8: Cologne.
Cologne is the capital of the Rhineland and one of Germany’s largest cities. The soaring twin steeples of the magnificent gothic cathedral dominate the river skyline. The Germano-Roman Museum, next to the cathedral, is a must for history buffs! The Old Town abounds with taverns, cafés, and shops. Try a Kölsch, the favorite local beer, and shop for a bottle of “4711,” the original eau de cologne. (B,L,D)
Day 9: Amsterdam, Holland.
Holland’s capital is sophisticated and modern, with a rich and fascinating history. The works of famous Dutch masters can be seen in world-renowned museums such as the Rijksmuseum or the Van Gogh. There is no better way to see the city than by CANAL BOAT, cruising through the elegant grachten lined with stately homes dating back to Amsterdam’s “Golden Age.” There is plenty of free time to explore on your own. Your Cruise Director will have suggestions of how to make the most of your stay. (B,L,D)
Day 10: Amsterdam (Disembarkation).
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
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Paris Hilton Arc de Triomphe (SF) Port charges: $126 Please call for single accommodation price. Triples not available. Extra nights per person in Paris:Departures May 19-June 30, September 13 & 22: in single room $670, in twin room $345Departures August 2, 11 & October 25: in single room $517, in twin room $270 Extra nights per person in Amsterdam:Departures May 19-June 30 & September 13-October 25: in single room $330, in twin room $200Departures August 2 & 11: in single room: $275, in twin room $165 Category / Decks / Price B / Sapphire Deck / $549 A / Sapphire Deck / $599 P / Royal Deck / $749Avalon Suite / Royal Deck / $1,299
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| Touring Date | Land & Air | Land Only | | Jun 21, 2013 - Jun 30, 2013 | Call Us | $3,379 | | Aug 02, 2013 - Aug 11, 2013 | Call Us | $3,279 | | Sep 13, 2013 - Sep 22, 2013 | Call Us | $3,489 | | Oct 25, 2013 - Nov 03, 2013 | Call Us | $3,179 |
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