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Traveling
Troubadour presents...
The
Enchanting Rhine River
Basil,
Switzerland to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Begin your journey
amidst Switzerland's snow capped vistas. Then, relax as we
follow the Rhine River through beautiful countryside vistas. Along
the way, visit the majestic Gothic cathedral in Cologne, Germany,
the university town of Heidelberg and medieval Strasbourg. Our
cruise concludes in the legendary city of Amsterdam, with its myriad
canals and distinctive architecture!
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Travel to
legendary destinations,
beginning with
an
optional 4 night stay in Switzerland,
2 nights in Zurich and 2 nights in Lucerne.
Follow this with 7 nights cruising on the
enchanting
Rhine
River
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Basel to
Amsterdam! |
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July 25-August
1,
2016
(With optional pre-cruise package in
Switzerland - July 21-25, 2016) |
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Day 1 -
Thursday - July 21, 2016 |
Arrive in
Zurich, Switzerland
(If you are doing the pre-cruise
package) |
Day 2 -
Friday - July 22, 2016 |
Enjoy
your tour of Zurich! |
Day 3 -
Saturday - July 23, 2016 |
Zurich -
Lucerne |
Day 4 -
Sunday - July 24, 2016 |
Enjoy your tour of Lucerne! |
Day 5 -
Monday - July 25, 2016 |
Lucerne - Basel - EMBARKATION |
Day 6 - Tuesday - July 26,
2016 |
Breisach, Germany |
Day 7 - Wednesday - July 27,
2016 |
Strasbourg, France |
Day 8 - Thursday - July 28,
2016 |
Speyer - Heidelberg, Germany |
Day 9 - Friday - July 29,
2016 |
Rüdesheim - Koblenz |
Day 10 - Saturday - July 30,
2016 |
Cologne |
Day 11 - Sunday - July 31,
2016 |
Amsterdam |
Day 12 -
Monday - August 1, 2016 |
DISEMBARKATION - Depart Amsterdam |
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Enchanting Rhine - Day by Day Itinerary |
Day 1 -
ARRIVE IN ZURICH, SWITZERLAND |
Arrive in Zurich
and check-in to your hotel. Spend your day exploring this
beautiful town. (If you are
doing the pre-cruise package)
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Day 2 -
ZURICH |
Your
morning walking tour of Switzerland’s largest city, Zurich,
includes Grossmünster Abbey, St. Peter (which boasts the
world’s largest church clock face), Old Town, Town Hall and
Fraumünster Abbey. The afternoon and evening are free for
you to explore the town on your own. Or, if you prefer, you
may take an optional excursion to see the Rhine Falls, the
largest waterfall in Europe, and also visit Stein am Rhine,
a town with a well-preserved medieval center and buildings
painted with beautiful frescoes. (B)
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Day 3 -
ZURICH - LUCERNE |
After a free
morning in Zurich, check out of your hotel and head off on a
scenic drive around the lake before reaching Lucerne. Upon
arrival, enjoy a cruise across the tranquil waters of Lake
Lucerne, surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery. The
remainder of the day is yours to enjoy as you wish. (B)
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Day 4 -
LUCERNE |
After
breakfast, enjoy a walking tour of this medieval gem. You
will see some of the city’s lovely cobblestone streets,
monuments, fountains, public squares, covered bridges and
colorful frescoed buildings. The afternoon offers free time
to shop for Swiss-made watches, knives and delicious
chocolates. Or, if you prefer, join the optional tour and
cable car ride to the top of a Swiss mountain with
incredible views of the surrounding area (seasonal
availability). (B)
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Day 5 -
LUCERNE-BASEL-EMBARKATION |
This morning, depart from Lucerne, visiting the Lion
Monument
en route to Basel. Arrive in Basel for a city tour before
embarking your luxurious river cruise ship. Switzerland’s
second largest city is ideally located at the crossroads of
Switzerland, France and Germany. Long an important
university, banking and trade center, Basel’s glorious past
is still evident in its medieval Town Hall and exquisite
18th- century patrician homes. Tonight, gather on board for
a Welcome Dinner. The ship moors in Basel overnight. (B,D)
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Day 6 - BREISACH,
GERMANY |
You
have two exciting excursions to choose from today. The first
is a walking tour of Riquewihr, a picturesque town that
looks much as it did back in the 16th century. A second
option is a walking tour of Breisach and Freiburg. Breisach
is a beautiful town on that houses one of Europe’s largest
wine cellars. In Freiburg, you will visit the historical
city center and the Augustinerplatz, site of Freiburg’s
Münster, a Gothic cathedral constructed of red sandstone.
(B,L,D)
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Day 7 - STRASBOURG,
FRANCE |
Capital city of France’s Alsace region, Strasbourg is
situated on the Rhine at the
German border. After arriving this morning, enjoy a
panoramic tour that will take you past the Orangery, the
town’s oldest park, the European Parliament and the Place de
la Republique. Afterwards, explore on foot with a walking
tour of the lovely “La Petite France” neighborhood, where
you will see the Gothic cathedral with its famous
astronomical clock. The remainder of the day is yours to
spend as you wish. The ship moors in Strasbourg overnight. (B,L,D)
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Day 8 - SPEYER -
HEIDELBERG, GERMANY |
Early
this afternoon, arrive in Speyer, one of Germany’s oldest
cities, known for its Cathedral, churches, and the Altpörtel
– a 13th-century gate tower. Choose either a tour of
Medieval Speyer or a half day excursion to Heidelberg, where
you will visit the red-walled Castle and its Great Vat, a
49,000-gallon 18th-century wine cask, and see beautiful
views of the Neckar Valley and Heidelberg below. You will
have free time to wander what is said to be the longest
pedestrian shopping street in Germany, the “Haupstrasse,” or
simply relax in a café. The ship moors overnight in Speyer.
(B,L,D)
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Day 9 - RÜDESHEIM -
KOBLENZ |
This morning,
arrive in Rüdesheim and visit Siegfried’s Mechanical
Instrument Museum.
You will also have time to explore the Drosselgasse, a
narrow alley lined with wine taverns and restaurants,
followed by a wine tasting at a local vintner. As an
alternative to the museum, treat yourself to a tasting of
Rüdesheimer coffee. A third option for your Rudesheim visit
is to take a Gondola Ride above the town to see the
Niederwalddenkmal Statue. This afternoon, your ship departs
for Koblenz and cruises through the Rhine Gorge, the most
stunningly beautiful stretch of the river, with hillsides
dotted with fairy-tale castles. After arriving in Koblenz
this evening, your Cruise Manager will take you on a walking
tour through this charming town. The ship moors here
overnight. (B,L,D)
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Day 10 - COLOGNE |
The
ship cruises to Cologne today, where you will have an
afternoon walking tour of the old part of the city and visit
the fabled 13th-century gothic cathedral. Enjoy some free
time to explore on your own. The ship departs this evening
for Amsterdam. (B,L,D)
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Day 11 - AMSTERDAM |
After arriving around noon, your tour of Amsterdam begins
with a scenic canal cruise through the city known as the
“Venice of the North.” See the beautiful homes that line the
water, the fabled Skinny Bridge, and the famous house where
Anne Frank once lived in hiding during WWII. You will also
have a panoramic city tour of the great landmarks of
Amsterdam, including a picturesque windmill. Afterwards,
enjoy some free time to explore Amsterdam before returning
to the ship, which moors here overnight. (B,L,D)
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Day 12 -
DISEMBARKATION
DEPART AMSTERDAM |
Bid Farewell to
Amsterdam and prepare for your homeward flight. (B)
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This cruise
includes
many things!
Shore tours
are
included!
Wine, Beer
and Soft Drinks
are included
with
dinner! |
All
this is included:
•2
Nights Hotel Accommodation in
Zürich
Hotel Continental including daily Buffet Breakfast (if
pre-cruise land
package selected)
•2
Nights Hotel Accommodation in
Lucerne
at the Radisson Blu including daily Buffet Breakfast •Transfer
from Lucerne to the ship in Basel (if land package
selected) Note:
Cruise leaves from Basel, Switzerland •7 nights deluxe
cruise accommodation in an
outside stateroom-most with French balconies •Life enriching
tours and excursions daily •State-of-the-art Infotainment System in all staterooms featuring
free
high-speed
Internet
access, hit Hollywood movies, extensive
music library & English language TV stations •Complimentary Wi-Fi access on board •Terry bathrobes and white-on-white plush bedding in all staterooms •Fine dining with all meals included during your cruise •Free-flowing
red & white
wines from
Europe's great wine regions,
beer & soft drinks with
every lunch & dinner
on board •Bottled water in every stateroom replenished daily •Cocktail
Reception, Welcome Dinner &
Captain's
Gala Dinner
•Special highlights including lectures, cooking demonstration,
onboard music performances and
piano music •Bicycles
to explore on your own •Services of professional Cruise Manager
•All English language
on board in a non-smoking environment (smoking permitted only on the
Sun Deck) •Transfers between hotel and ship are included with the
purchase of cruise and land package; airport transfers are included
with the purchase of airfare from AmaWaterways
•All local taxes
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IMPORTANT
River cruising is
VERY popular and these river ships are intimate vessels with a limited
amount of staterooms. Our ship, the AmaPrima , has a total of only
82 staterooms.
Please don't wait
to reserve!
A
deposit
will hold your place and
final
payment is not due until
April 12,
2016!
Please click here
to read about our ship!
***Note:
All U. S. citizens must carry a
passport
that is valid for six months beyond the duration of the cruise.***
We have exclusive
discounted
rates on this sailing!
Save
$500
per couple by reserving through our group!
(Reflected in our rates already.)
**Singles:
We can try to help you find a roommate if you wish.**
Click
Here for Pricing and Reservations!
Questions? E-Mail Lynette at:
lynette@travelingtroubadour.com
©2015 Traveling
Troubadour, L. L. C.
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