8 Days Basel/Amsterdam
from $1599 cruise only
YOUR TRAVEL VALUE INCLUDES
- Scheduled transatlantic flights and airport transfers in Basel on day 2 and Amsterdam on day 9 when Brendan issues the airline tickets
- Seven nights deluxe cruise accommodation in outside cabin with hotel-style beds
- Superb dining with all meals included while cruising, quality wine with dinner
- Captain's Welcome and Farewell Dinners
- Sightseeing as detailed in the itinerary
- Special highlights including local entertainment and enriching lectures
- Services of a professional Cruise Manager throughout your cruise
- On board facilities including a beauty salon and souvenir shop
- All English language on board in a non-smoking environment (smoking only on the Sun Deck)
- All local taxes
- Brendan flight bag and portfolio of travel documents
ITINERARY
- Day 1 BOARD YOUR OVERNIGHT TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT.
- Day 2 ARRIVE IN BASEL SWITZERLAND. at Basel Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to the ship. The rest of the day is at leisure. (D)
- Day 3 BREISACH, GERMANY / STRASBOURG, FRANCE. at Strasbourg From medieval Breisach, cross the Rhine and head for the Alsatian wine route, which hugs the foothills of the Vosges mountains. Lush vineyards producing great white wines line this winding route. Stop in Colmar and the picturesque village of Riquewihr en route to Strasbourg. (B,L,D)
- Day 4 STRASBOURG. at Strasbourg Stop in ancient Strasbourg. Here, a canal cruise shows you the city's covered bridges, medieval watchtowers, the European Parliament building and Petite France, a picturesque district that seems as if it has been lifted from the pages of a fairy tale. Continue gliding along the Rhine this evening. (B,L,D)
- Day 5 SPEYER, GERMANY. at Speyer On a walking tour, see the Romanesque Speyer Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This was the burial place for German emperors for nearly 300 years. (B,L,D)
- Day 6 RÜDESHEIM. at Rudesheim Rüdesheim has a history dating back to Roman times. The morning is free here to explore on your own. In the afternoon, visit Castle Vollrads, surrounded by vineyards that produce the famous Rheingau Rieslings, and sample some of the vintage. (B,L,D)
- Day 7 CRUISING THE ROMANTIC RHINE / KOBLENZ. at Koblenz Sail along one of the most beautiful sections of the Rhine River Valley, with its vine-covered slopes and the famous Lorelei Rock. Arrive in Koblenz, at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle. A walking tour highlights the narrow streets and historic squares, the alleyways and fountains in the old quarter and the 12th-century churches of St. Florin and Our Lady. (B,L,D)
- Day 8 COLOGNE. at Cologne (Koln) Germany Stroll through the narrow streets of Old Town Cologne on the way to the Cathedral, the city's most famous landmark and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A visit features the Shrine of the Three Magi and the beautiful glass windows that survived World War II. Tonight the captain hosts a Farewell Dinner. (B,L,D)
- Day 9 DEPART AMSTERDAM. at Amsterdam Transfer to the airport for your flight home. (CB)
2008 Cruises
| Departs On | Returns On | Cruise Price |
| July 12, 2008 | July 20, 2008 | $2,099.00 |
| July 26, 2008 | August 3, 2008 | $2,099.00 |
| August 9, 2008 | August 17, 2008 | $2,099.00 |
| August 23, 2008 | August 31, 2008 | $2,199.00 |
| September 6, 2008 | September 14, 2008 | $2,449.00 |
| September 20, 2008 | September 28, 2008 | $2,449.00 |
| October 4, 2008 | October 12, 2008 | $2,449.00 |
| October 18, 2008 | October 26, 2008 | $2,049.00 |
| November 1, 2008 | November 9, 2008 | $1,749.00 |
2009 Cruises
| Departs On | Returns On | Cruise Price |
| March 28, 2009 | April 5, 2009 | $1,599.00 |
| April 4, 2009 | April 12, 2009 | $1,699.00 |
| April 11, 2009 | April 19, 2009 | $1,799.00 |
| April 18, 2009 | April 26, 2009 | $1,999.00 |
| April 25, 2009 | May 3, 2009 | $2,299.00 |
| May 2, 2009 | May 10, 2009 | $2,449.00 |
| May 9, 2009 | May 17, 2009 | $2,549.00 |
| May 16, 2009 | May 24, 2009 | $2,549.00 |
| May 23, 2009 | May 31, 2009 | $2,549.00 |
| May 30, 2009 | June 7, 2009 | $2,549.00 |
| June 6, 2009 | June 14, 2009 | $2,549.00 |
| June 13, 2009 | June 21, 2009 | $2,549.00 |
| June 20, 2009 | June 28, 2009 | $2,549.00 |
| June 27, 2009 | July 5, 2009 | $2,549.00 |
| July 4, 2009 | July 12, 2009 | $2,399.00 |
| July 11, 2009 | July 19, 2009 | $2,399.00 |
| July 18, 2009 | July 26, 2009 | $2,399.00 |
| July 25, 2009 | August 2, 2009 | $2,399.00 |
| August 1, 2009 | August 9, 2009 | $2,399.00 |
| August 8, 2009 | August 16, 2009 | $2,399.00 |
| August 15, 2009 | August 23, 2009 | $2,499.00 |
| August 22, 2009 | August 30, 2009 | $2,499.00 |
| August 29, 2009 | September 6, 2009 | $2,699.00 |
| September 5, 2009 | September 13, 2009 | $2,749.00 |
| September 12, 2009 | September 20, 2009 | $2,799.00 |
| September 19, 2009 | September 27, 2009 | $2,799.00 |
| September 26, 2009 | October 4, 2009 | $2,799.00 |
| October 3, 2009 | October 11, 2009 | $2,799.00 |
| October 10, 2009 | October 18, 2009 | $2,749.00 |
| October 17, 2009 | October 25, 2009 | $2,299.00 |
| October 24, 2009 | November 1, 2009 | $2,299.00 |
| October 31, 2009 | November 8, 2009 | $1,949.00 |
| November 7, 2009 | November 15, 2009 | $1,899.00 |
*Savings are cruise only, based on select new 2009 river cruises booked and deposited by September 30, 2008. Cabin upgrades are available at an additional cost. Port taxes from $84 - $168 per person are additional. Valid on new bookings only. Not valid for groups. Ask about our low international airfares. Other restrictions apply. Savings on select cruises include: Book and deposit by September 30, 2008 and save $150 per person ($300 per cabin) or Book and pay in full by September 30, 2008 and save $300 per person ($600 per cabin). Save $150 or $300 per person on: Casltes along the Rhine, Enchanting Danube, Paris & Normandy, Burgundy & Provence, Douro Valley, Paris & Europe River Romance, Danube Holiday Markets, European Holiday Markets, Parisian Winter Holiday and Imperial Russia. Book and deposit by September 30, 2008 and save $250 per person ($500 per cabin) or book and pay in full by September 30, 2008 and save $500 per person ($1000 per cabin). Save $250 or $500 per person on: Legendary Rhine & Moselle, European Serenade, Eastern European Explorer, European Jewels, Grand France. Book and pay in full 10 months in advance and save up to 7.5% on: Best of Egypt, Wonders of Egypt, Egyptian Voyager, Highlights of China, and China Discovery.
