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Rhine, Moselle, Main & Danube

2012

Rhine, Moselle, Main & Danube

ROMANTIC RHINE - CATEGORY E

Tour Code - WZA-E

8 days Zurich to Amsterdam 7-night cruise from Zurich (Basel) to Amsterdam

All inclusive prices starting at: $2465


One of Europe's most legendary rivers awaits on this fascinating journey. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Strasbourg, Koblenz, and Cologne, as well as a full-day excursion to majestic Heidelberg and a canal cruise in picturesque Amsterdam. Sail through the dramatic Rhine Gorge, take pictures of the famous Lorelei rock, and sample the area's famous Riesling wines in the quaint wine village of Rudesheim.

Meals

  • Breakfast - 7
  • Lunch - 6
  • Dinner - 7

Standard Features

CRUISE: Deluxe 7-night cruise from Basel to Amsterdam in an outside stateroom with hotel-style beds. (Category E)
BASEL: Welcome reception
STRASBOURG: Guided sightseeing, visit La Petite France district and the gothic cathedral
HEIDELBERG: Take pictures of the castle
MAINZ: Visit the Gutenberg Museum
RUDESHEIM: Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum; special treat
RHINE GORGE: Cruise through the gorge
KOBLENZ: Guided sightseeing
COLOGNE: Guided sightseeing
AMSTERDAM: Canal cruise
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the cruise description

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Day by Day

DayDescription
1

ARRIVE IN ZURICH, SWITZERLAND.

Flights into Zurich must arrive before 3 pm. Your river cruise vessel is docked on the Rhine River in Basel, where France, Germany, and Switzerland meet. Before dinner, meet your crew at a welcome reception. (D)

2

STRASBOURG, FRANCE.

Situate on the border of France and Germany, Strasbourg is influenced by the culture of both countries and is the capital of the Alsace region. It is the seat of the Council of Europe and the European Parliament. A Local Guide shows you the noteworthy sights: the GOTHIC CATHEDRAL, the lovely LA PETITE FRANCE district, Place Kleber, and Place Gutenberg with the statue of the inventor of the printing press. Strasbourg is also home to the Kronenbourg Brewery. An optional excursion into the Alsace wine region is available. (B,L,D)

3

EXCURSION TO HEIDELBERG, GERMANY.

Heidelberg is Germany's oldest university town of Student Prince fame, a world-famous love musical. Take pictures of the ruins of the imposing Heidelberg Castle, built of red sandstone and towering above the city, and enjoy free time to explore. (B,L,D)

4

MAINZ-RUDESHEIM.

Situated on the left bank of the Rhine, opposite the mouth of the Main River, Mainz is Germany's largest and most important wine market. The Old Town has many interesting shops, tea rooms, and restaurants, and a fountain on the Schillerplatz is decorated with scenes of the famous carnival held here every year. Gutenberg, the father of modern printing, was born here and you'll visit the GUTENBERG MUSEUM. The pretty little town of Rudesheim is the perfect example of a Rhine Valley wine town. 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. (B,L,D)

5

RHINE GORGE-KOBLENZ.

Downstream from Rudesheim is the dramatic RHINE GORGE, the most beautiful stretch of river and dotted every mile with castles. Pass the legendary rock of the Lorelei, where sweet songs of local beauties lured enchanted sailors to their doom. Situated at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers, 2,000-year-old Koblenz is the cultural and business center of the Middle Rhine region. (B,L,D)

6

COLOGNE.

Cologne is the capital of the Rhineland and one of Germany's largest cities. The soaring twin steeples of Cologne's magnificent gothic cathedral which took more than 600 years to build dominate the river skyline. The Germano-Roman Museum next to the cathedral is a must for history buffs! The Old Town abounds with taverns, cafes, and shops. The favorite local beer here is Kolsch. (B,L,D)

7

AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND.

Holland's capital is sophisticated and modern, with a rich and fascinating history. This delightful 700-year-old city with its elegant and classic architecture, cafes and restaurants, and lively marketplace has a distinct ambience. 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 Amsterdam than by CANAL BOAT, cruising through the elegant grachten lined with stately homes dating back to Amsterdam's Golden Age. (B,L,D)

8

AMSTERDAM (DISEMBARKATION).

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

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Dates/Prices

NB: All prices listed are per person

May 2012

ShipStart DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin Share
MS Felicity13 May 201220 May 2012On Request $2916 AUD Hotel List
MS Visionary20 May 201227 May 2012On Request $2916 AUD Hotel List
MS Felicity27 May 201203 Jun 2012On Request $2916 AUD Hotel List

Jun 2012

ShipStart DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin Share
MS Visionary03 Jun 201210 Jun 2012On Request $2965 AUD Hotel List
MS Felicity10 Jun 201217 Jun 2012On Request $2965 AUD Hotel List
MS Visionary17 Jun 201224 Jun 2012On Request $2965 AUD Hotel List
MS Felicity24 Jun 201201 Jul 2012On Request $2916 AUD Hotel List

Jul 2012

ShipStart DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin Share
MS Visionary01 Jul 201208 Jul 2012On Request $2759 AUD Hotel List
MS Felicity08 Jul 201215 Jul 2012On Request $2759 AUD Hotel List
MS Visionary15 Jul 201222 Jul 2012On Request $2759 AUD Hotel List
MS Felicity22 Jul 201229 Jul 2012On Request $2759 AUD Hotel List
MS Visionary29 Jul 201205 Aug 2012Open $2759 AUD Hotel List

Aug 2012

ShipStart DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin Share
MS Felicity05 Aug 201212 Aug 2012On Request $2759 AUD Hotel List
MS Visionary12 Aug 201219 Aug 2012On Request $2759 AUD Hotel List
MS Felicity19 Aug 201226 Aug 2012On Request $2759 AUD Hotel List
MS Luminary25 Aug 201201 Sep 2012On Request $2857 AUD Hotel List
MS Visionary26 Aug 201202 Sep 2012On Request $2857 AUD Hotel List

Sep 2012

ShipStart DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin Share
MS Felicity02 Sep 201209 Sep 2012On Request $2965 AUD Hotel List
MS Luminary08 Sep 201215 Sep 2012On Request $2965 AUD Hotel List
MS Visionary09 Sep 201216 Sep 2012On Request $2965 AUD Hotel List
MS Felicity16 Sep 201223 Sep 2012On Request $2965 AUD Hotel List
MS Visionary23 Sep 201230 Sep 2012On Request $2965 AUD Hotel List
MS Felicity30 Sep 201207 Oct 2012On Request $2867 AUD Hotel List

Oct 2012

ShipStart DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin Share
MS Visionary07 Oct 201214 Oct 2012On Request $2808 AUD Hotel List
MS Felicity14 Oct 201221 Oct 2012On Request $2661 AUD Hotel List
MS Visionary21 Oct 201228 Oct 2012Not Available $2661 AUD Hotel List
MS Felicity28 Oct 201204 Nov 2012On Request $2465 AUD Hotel List

Cabin Upgrades

To upgrade to a higher cabin category (all staterooms Twin/Double), add per person:

CategoryDeckPrice
D VisionaryIndigo $147 AUD
BSapphire $539 AUD
B VisionarySapphire $686 AUD
ASapphire $588 AUD
A VisionarySapphire $735 AUD
PRoyal $686 AUD
P VisionaryRoyal $833 AUD
SuiteRoyal $1274 AUD
Royal Suite VisionaryRoyal $1666 AUD

Accommodation Prices

Pre & Post TourCityStart DateEnd DateSingle PriceTwin PriceTriple Price
POSTAmsterdam01 Apr 201201 Jul 2012 $323 AUD $196 AUD $ AUD
POSTAmsterdam02 Jul 201202 Sep 2012 $270 AUD $162 AUD $ AUD
POSTAmsterdam03 Sep 201209 Sep 2012 $544 AUD $294 AUD $ AUD
POSTAmsterdam10 Sep 201230 Nov 2012 $323 AUD $196 AUD $ AUD
PREZurich01 Jan 201231 Dec 2012 $163 AUD $110 AUD $ AUD

Charges

TypeNamePrice
Included Port Charges105 AUD

ROMANTIC RHINE - CATEGORY E

Tour Code - WZA-E

8 days Zurich to Amsterdam 7-night cruise from Zurich (Basel) to Amsterdam

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Optional Excursions

To help plan your leisure time, as well as your pre-tour budgeting, here is a list of optional excursions that may be offered on this tour. Availability is subject to sufficient participation, weather conditions, seasonal suitability, group interests, and general feasibility for your tour. Please note prices may be based on the previous year and are subject to change. Full terms and conditions are contained in the important travel documents.

PriceDetails
26  EUR

Name: "CAN BUY ME LOVE" - AMSTERDAM'S RED LIGHT DISTRICT
Location: AMSTERDAM
Description: The Amsterdam Red Light District covers a large area of the oldest part of the city. The buildings are tall, narrow and crowded together, overlooking the tree lined canals. The Amsterdam Red Light District is a beautiful area and the later it gets, the busier it gets. And the darker it gets, the more obvious the glow of the fluorescent red lights above the many windows in the area becomes. (Excursion includes services of a Local Guide; Excursion not suitable for children.)
52  EUR

Name: EXCURSION TO MOUNT PILATUS
Location: ZURICH
Description: The giant mountain looming above Lucerne to the southwest is Mount Pilatus (2132m / 7000 ft). There are two means of transport to the top, making it easy to do a half- or full-day round trip from Lucerne - simpler than in 1868, when Queen Victoria made the excursion riding on the back of a mule. We start at Kriens; from here a cable-car rises to Frakmuntegg, itself connected to the summit by gondola. The walk to the highest point of the mountain, the Tomlishorn, takes less than thirty minutes from the top station, with breathtakingly expansive views out over the lake the whole way along the clifftop path. We will make our way down with the steepest rack railway in the world running at a gradient touching 48 percent directly to the bottom of the valley the descent takes a careful forty minutes, but time flies when watching the breathtaking scenery.
36  EUR

Name: EXCURSION TO THE ALSACE COUNTRYSIDE
Location: STRASBOURG
Description: Although modest in size, Alsace's geography is such that it offers an incredible variety of landscapes and climates. With the Vosges mountains and the rest of France to the west, and the Rhine and then Germany to the east, Alsace really is a mini-kingdom in itself, which has absorbed aspects from both French and German cultures. This is not surprising, as the region has changed hands four times in the past few hundred years. Since the Great War, however, Alsace has remained French. The famous Riesling, the Pinot Noir, the Tokay-Pinot Gris, the Gewurztraminer, a Muscat or a Pinot Blanc are the varieties of wine that you find here. But you can discover more. Follow our local expert on a tour of the Alsace with its charming half-timbered houses, the quite villages and the vineyards. Taste some of the wines of the region, as we will visit one of its wine farms.
39  EUR

Name: FLOWER TIME IN TULIP LAND - THE KEUKENHOF FLOWER EXHIBITION
Location: KEUKENHOF
Description: Keukenhof is a historic park, full of tulips, hyacinths, daffodils and all the other spring bulbs. The floral displays in the park and the unique flower shows in the various pavilions are a glorious visual feast. And in the midst of this magnificent spectacle of colour there are also exquisite works of art. Keukenhof is an unforgettable experience for people of all ages. It has been one of the most popular destinations in the Netherlands for almost 60 years and is famous worldwide. Here you can gain inspiration while you relax in the magnificent surroundings of the park. It is a unique experience and guarantees the most fabulous photos.
31  EUR

Name: "KLOMPEN", CHEESE AND PEANUT OIL - ZAANSE SCHANS
Location: AMSTERDAM
Description: The Zaanse Schans is a delightful old hamlet on the banks of the river Zaan with characteristic green wooden houses, charmingly styled gardens, small hump-backed bridges, tradesmen's workshops, historic windmills and engaging little shops. This enchanting hamlet gives an excellent impression of how a typical village on the Zaan must have looked like in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Join our local expert for a journey through times when Dutch Sailing Ships crossed the seven seas and goods from all corners of the world traded in Holland. Don't miss your chance to see the inside of a working windmill and admire the craftsmanship of its mechanics.
31  EUR

Name: REMBRANDT & CO - A VISIT TO AMSTERDAM'S RIJKSMUSEUM
Location: AMSTERDAM
Description: The Masterpieces of Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum offer a unique way to view all the highlights of the Golden Age in one place. Discover with our local experts their interrelationships, thematically or chronologically, discover the stories and view the artworks close-up. The most famous painting at the Rijksmuseum is Rembrandt's Night Watch. A national icon that fires the imagination and is always at the centre of discussion; the painting has been successively analysed, interpreted, praised, abused, damaged and restored; It is, in short, the focus of attention. But what makes this portrait of a group of civic guardsmen so special, apart from being the largest painting that Rembrandt ever made? What is it about, what is its background? Find your answers in this visit to the Rijksmuseum.
31  EUR

Name: SUNFLOWERS & OTHER MASTERPIECES
Location: AMSTERDAM
Description: A visit to the Van Gogh Museum is a unique experience. The museum contains the largest collection of paintings by Vincent van Gogh in the world. It provides the opportunity to keep track of the artist's developments, or compare his paintings to works by other artists from the 19th century in the collection. The museum also holds an extensive offer of exhibitions on various subjects from 19th century art history. Join your local expert for an introduction to Van Gogh, before you start exploring the collection at your own pace.
31  EUR

Name: VOLENDAM - FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE ON THE FORMER ZUIDERZEE.
Location: VOLENDAM
Description: Legend has it that the Volendam coat of arms is a compliment to the beauty of the Volendam girls! No wonder that a famous singer sang the praise of this characteristic Dutch fishing village in the words: "Anyone who wants to see the real beauty of Holland, goes to Volendam". As a result of its completely insulated location, this village preserved its character for six centuries, also because of the tough vitality of the fishermen. The characteristic small houses, which together with the canals and the drawbridges form the most picturesque spots, present the visitor an atmosphere of geniality and romance.
29  EUR

Name: ZURICH SIGHTSEEING
Location: ZURICH
Description: While window shopping along the elegant boutiques of Zurich's Bahnhofstrasse, one of the most beautiful shopping areas in Europe, you'll notice that the streets may not be paved with gold, but you can be certain that a couple of meters below the street, unimaginable treasures are lying in underground vaults. Zurich is the world's banking capital. Visitors can spend days exploring Zurich's cobbled streets, wandering through its museums or exploring its flea markets. The quays, with their promenades, are made for walking, especially along the shores of the lake. With an active cafe culture, it's ideal for people-watching, and Zurich has a lively, multi-ethnic population to rival any other major European city.
 
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