14 Days Paris/Prague
from $2999 cruise only
YOUR TRAVEL VALUE INCLUDES
- Airport transfers in Paris on day 2 and Prague on day 14
- 3 nights hotel accommodation in Paris including buffet breakfast daily
- Transfer from Paris to the ship in Trier
- 7 nights deluxe cruise accommodation in outside cabin with hotel-style beds
- Transfer from the ship in Nuremberg to Prague
- 2 nights hotel accommodation in Prague including buffet breakfast daily
- Superb dining with all meals included while cruising, quality wine and beer with dinner
- Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain's Gala Dinner
- 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 amenities including fitness center, massage and beauty salon, souvenir shop and Club Lounge
- All English language on board in a non-smoking environment (smoking only on the Sun Deck)
- All local taxes
- Portfolio of travel documents
ITINERARY
- DAY 1 DEPART USA*
Board your overnight transatlantic flight. - DAY 2 ARRIVE IN PARIS, FRANCE
Arrive in Paris and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day is free to relax or begin exploring this exciting city on your own. - DAYS 3 AND 4 PARIS
Two days in beautiful Paris. There is plenty of time to shop, visit one of the museums, stroll along the boulevards, or relax in a café. On a half-day sightseeing tour, see all the major sights, including Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysées and more. (B daily) - DAY 5 PARIS / LUXEMBOURG / TRIER, GERMANY / EMBARK SHIP
Drive through the scenic French countryside to Luxembourg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After a tour, continue to Trier in Germany to board your deluxe cruise ship. Tonight gather on board for a Welcome Dinner. (B,D) - DAY 6 BERNKASTEL / ZELL
This morning, arrive in the village of Bernkastel, boasting over 500 years of documented wine history. Take a guided walk through the old town center with its medieval and Renaissance buildings. Then, sail to Zell, famous for its wine, "Zeller Schwarze Katz." (B,L,D) - DAY 7 COCHEM OR KOBLENZ / RUDESHEIM
Enjoy your choice of touring today. You can travel to Cochem for a guided tour of hilltop Reichsburg Castle. Or, go to Koblenz for a walking tour. Together this afternoon, cruise along the most famous part of the Rhine. Arrive in Rüdesheim and visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. (B,L,D) - DAY 8 MAINZ / HEIDELBERG / FRANKFURT
Today you can disembark in Mainz and travel by motorcoach to Heidelberg. Visit the red-walled castle and see old Heidelberg, with free time for lunch on your own. In the afternoon, drive to Frankfurt, where you reboard your ship. Or, you can enjoy a leisurely walking tour of Mainz. Then take a lunchtime cruise to Frankfurt, where you will have a walking tour of the city center. (B,L,D) - DAY 9 MILTENBERG / WERTHEIM
Arrive in Miltenberg for a walking tour. On to Wertheim. See a glassblowing demonstration, then there is time to browse in the shops. (B,L,D) - DAY 10 WURZBURG
Stop in the picturesque town of Würzburg. A tour shows you the major sights here, including the Residential Palace. (B,L,D) - DAY 11 BAMBERG
Stop in captivating Bamberg, declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1993. Stroll along the serpentine streets with charming houses and 18th century mansions. Stop for a picture of the Old Town Hall, which straddles the river. Your ship enters the Main Danube Canal at Bamberg, heading for the historic city of Nuremberg. (B,L,D) - DAY 12 DISEMBARK IN NUREMBERG / PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC
Take a city tour of Nuremberg. There is time to explore on your own, then travel east, across the German border into the Czech Republic. Arrive in Prague, where your evening is free. (B) - DAY 13 PRAGUE
Prague has a long and colorful history, from its early days as a bishopric, to becoming the capital of both Bohemia and the Holy Roman Empire. A morning sightseeing tour takes in all the highlights, including Old Town’s Astronomical Clock, Hradcany Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Market Square and more. The balance of the day is at leisure. (B) - DAY 14 DEPART PRAGUE
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight. (B)
2009 Cruises
| Departs On | Returns On | Cruise Price |
| April 22, 2009 | May 5, 2009 | $3,299.00 |
| May 14, 2009 | May 27, 2009 | $3,399.00 |
| June 3, 2009 | June 16, 2009 | $3,399.00 |
| June 19, 2009 | July 2, 2009 | $3,399.00 |
| June 25, 2009 | July 8, 2009 | $3,399.00 |
| July 15, 2009 | July 28, 2009 | $3,399.00 |
| July 31, 2009 | August 13, 2009 | $3,399.00 |
| August 6, 2009 | August 19, 2009 | $3,399.00 |
| August 26, 2009 | September 8, 2009 | $3,599.00 |
| September 11, 2009 | September 24, 2009 | $3,599.00 |
| September 17, 2009 | September 30, 2009 | $3,599.00 |
| October 1, 2009 | October 14, 2009 | $3,599.00 |
| October 23, 2009 | November 5, 2009 | $3,399.00 |
| October 29, 2009 | November 11, 2009 | $3,199.00 |
| November 12, 2009 | November 25, 2009 | $2,999.00 |
*These dates operate in reverse: "June 19, 2009; July 31, 2009; September 11, 2009; October 1, 23, 2009; November 12, 2009" Prague to Paris with slight modifications. Cruise only sails from/to Trier to/from Nuremberg. The above prices are per person based on double occupancy. Please call for single rates. Triples are not available. Port charges: $98 per person. *Your Brendan Specialist will quote you the lowest airfare available from your hometown at the time of booking.
