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2008 & 2009 Europe's Heartland
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 Highlights
Two nights hotel accommodations in Prague and three in ParisBuffet breakfast daily in hotelsSightseeing tours of Prague and ParisDeluxe cruise accommodation in an outside stateroomAll meals aboard ship with special theme dinners and local winesSpecial evening entertainments include folkloric dances and lecturesEscorted walking tours around towns and villagesUse of bicycles to explore local sightsExplore medieval towns of Wertheim and BambergCruise past famous Rhine castles
What's Included
Two nights hotel accommodations in Prague and three nights in Paris with buffet breakfast dailyDaily sightseeing program as outlined in the itinerarySightseeing tours of Prague and ParisUse of bicycles to explore7-night deluxe cruise accommodation in an outside stateroom - upgrades to staterooms with French balconies availableSpecial highlights including folkloric dances, lectures, theme dinners, on board music performances and afternoon & evening piano musicInfotainment system in all staterooms with internet, movie and music library & English language TV stationsAll English language on boardTerry bathrobes and white-on-white plush bedding in all stateroomsNon-smoking environment (smoking permitted only on the Sun Deck)All meals included on board shipAll local taxesSuperb dining with unlimited red & white wines from Europe's great wine regionsNote:Cocktail reception, welcome dinner & Captain's gala dinnerComplimentary transfers between airports and hotels in Prague and Paris are included when you book air, land and cruise arrangements with us.Services of professional Cruise DirectorIf you book land and cruise arrangements only, we can provide transfers at approx. $50 per person per transfer.
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| Call (941) 779-2050 for more information or to book today! Mention code 7182951 | | CIE Tours | | Offer valid through 12/31/2008 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Depart USA | Depart USA: Board your overnight flight to Prague. | | Day 2 | Prague | Arrive Prague: Welcome to the capital of the Czech Republic, Prague. Transfer to your hotel and take the balance of the day to relax or explore on your own. If you have purchased air arrangements through us, complimentary transfers are included. | | Day 3 | Prague | Discovering Prague: This morning's sightseeing reveals why Prague is considered one of Europe's most attractive cities. Visit the 1,000-year-old Hradcany Castle courtyard, St. Vitus, and then walk over the Charles Bridge to the Old Market Square. This afternoon, why not join the optional tour to Terezin, the infamous Nazi WWII labor camp, now a memorial to those who perished? The evening is free to mix with the locals at Wenceslas Square, shop for souvenirs or enjoy one of the charming cafes or restaurants. (B) | | Day 4 | Nuremberg & Embarkation | Nuremberg & Embarkation: After breakfast, depart Prague and drive through the pastoral countryside to Nuremberg, the capital of Franconia. Enjoy some free time on your own before joining a guided tour of this imperial city. Step aboard for a welcome by your crew, who will help you prepare for an enchanting week of cruising. Settle into your cabin and explore the facilities of the compact river ship. Tonight gather with your fellow travelers for a gala welcome dinner. The ship departs in the late evening. (B, D) | | Day 5 | Bamberg | Bamberg: Enjoy your breakfast as you cruise along and marvel at the engineering feat of the Main-Danube canal which straddles the Franconian Alps via 16 locks. Arrive in Bamberg which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993. Disembark for a guided tour of this medieval gem, with its almost completely intact town center. Marvel at the breathtaking cathedral, the Old Town Hall that straddles the river, and the city's serpentine streets with charming houses and 18th-century mansions. There is free time before you continue your cruise, now on the Main River. (B, L, D) | | Day 6 | Wurzburg | Wurzburg: Wurzburg, "the Pearl of the Romantic Road," is the capital of Lower Franconia, and a center of wine and trade. Visit major sights including the magnificent Residence Palace. This afternoon why not join an optional excursion to medieval Rothenburg? A walking tour helps you appreciate its ramparts and towers, cobble-stoned lanes and 16th-century houses. You will have free time to explore on your own before returning to Wurzburg. (B, L, D) | | Day 7 | Wertheim & Miltenberg | Wertheim & Miltenberg: After breakfast, spend some free time in Wertheim, perhaps browsing around the market square and its shops, before enjoying a glass-blowing demonstration. Then cruise to Miltenberg for a guided walking tour along narrow, cobble-stoned streets shows you the gabled, half-timbered houses. Tonight, the ship sails into the Rhine River leaving Bavaria, Franconia and the Main River behind. (B, L, D) | | Day 8 | Visit Heidelberg or Mainz | Visit Heidelberg or Mainz: Today, again you have to choose - either disembark in Mainz and travel by motorcoach to Heidelberg, Germany's oldest university town of Student Prince fame. You will visit the red-walled Castle, seeing the Great Vat, a 49,000-gallon 18th-century wine cask and beautiful views of the Necker Valley and Heidelberg below. Then there is a walking tour of old Heidelberg and free time for lunch on your own. In the afternoon drive to Frankfurt, the bustling metropolis on the River Main, where you rejoin your ship. Or, you can enjoy a leisurely walking tour of charming Mainz, hometown of the famous printer Guttenburg and the Roman ship museum. When everyone is back on the ship, take a lunchtime cruise to the wine village of Rudesheim. Here, tour the town by mini-train and visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. Late this afternoon, everyone will cruise the most beautiful and famous part of the Rhine River, passing castle after castle and the infamous Lorelei Rock. Arrive in Koblenz, at the confluence of the Rhine and the Moselle, after dinner. (B, L, D) | | Day 9 | Cochem & Zell | Cochem & Zell: Travel up the Moselle River, famous for its vineyards. After breakfast, enjoy a guided visit of Reichsburg Castle, situated above Cochem with spectacular views of the Moselle River. This afternoon, continue past hillside vineyards to Zell, home of the famous "Zeller Schwarze Katz" wine. A surprise awaits you this evening. (B, L, D) | | Day 10 | Bernkastel & Trier | Bernkastel & Trier: 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 walking tour through the old town center with its many medieval and Renaissance buildings. Then onto Trier, Germany's oldest city, for a guided tour which will introduce you to the city's rich Roman past. (B, L, D) | | Day 11 | Paris | Luxembourg & Paris: This morning, bid farewell to your cruise ship and head to Luxembourg for a city tour of the Grand Duchy and some free time. Luxembourg is one of the last of hundreds of independent duchies which once made up western and central Europe. Today the Grand Duchy owes its importance to its role in international politics and banking. After lunch drive to Paris, where you arrive this afternoon. (B) | | Day 12 | Paris | Paris Tour: Enjoy Paris' famous sights during this morning's guided tour. Visit Notre Dame Cathedral, see the unique Louvre Museum, the commemorative Arc de Triomphe, Opera, Madeleine, Champs Elysees and much more. The remainder of the day is yours to explore the many museums, galleries and other attractions that the city has to offer. (B) | | Day 13 | Paris | Leisure Time in Paris: Enjoy a full free day to explore the amazing "City of Light" where romance fills the air. Stroll along the Champs Elysees, the boutique-lined boulevards, or visit the top of the Eiffel Tower, built for the World's Fair of 1889. Paris at night offers unlimited possibilities for everybody's taste, including many wonderful dining opportunities. (B) | | Day 14 | Depart Paris | Depart Paris: Transfer to Charles de Gaulle Airport and your homebound flight arrives the same day. If you have purchased air arrangements through us, complimentary transfers are included. (B) |
| | | President Hotel - Prague - 2 night(s) | | Amadagio Ship - European Rivers & Canals - 7 night(s) | | Hilton Paris - Paris - 3 night(s) | |
| | Coach Tour and River Cruise prices are based on two people sharing roomsTaxes, security fees and fuel surcharges are not included. This list indicates brochure rates and dates. If your date of choice is marked "On Request" or appears in the brochure but not on this page please contact your travel agent for information.Air price is based on departures from New York. Additional add-on airfares from other cities are available. The air inclusive prices are for general information only and not a reflection of current seat availability.Some airlines may impose additional charges if you choose to check any baggage. Please contact your airline or refer to its website for detailed information regarding your airline's checked baggage policies.We highly recommend that you review our general conditions for full details on terms, conditions, and penalties. |
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