Paris & European River Romance

Paris to Nuremberg - 11 days

CRUISE HIGHLISTS INCLUDE:

• 7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the lovely
• 2 nights in Paris at a superior first class Tour Eiffel Suffren Hotel (or similar) with breakfast
• All meals onboard
• Complimentary fine wine during dinner, bottled water in your stateroom, and 24-hour specialty coffee
• 9 shore excursions fully hosted by English-speaking guides
• State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system on all shore excursions
• Complimentary use of bicycles
• Exciting onboard entertainment and insightful lectures
• Exclusive Epicurean Adventurer Program
• 2 Captain’s Welcome & 2 Farewell Dinners
• An experienced Cruise Manager and attentive, all English-speaking staff
• All transfers on arrival and departure days

ITINERARY

• DAY 1: Depart Home Gateway City to Paris
• DAY 2: Paris
  Arrive at Paris’ Charles de Gaulle Airport where you’ll be transferred to the hotel.
• DAY 3: Paris
  Featured Excursion: Paris city tour
  We begin our city tour with a drive up the grand boulevard Champs-Elysées, passing the Arc de Triomphe. We’ll stop for a photo opportunity at the Eiffel Tower before continuing to Place Vendôme, Hôtel de Ville, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Latin Quarter. We’ll then go to Les Invalides, the Louvre courtyard, and Luxembourg Gardens, where we will see a slice of daily Parisian life as well as view Bartholdi’s model for the Statue of Liberty. (BB)
• DAY 4: Paris, Trier
  Featured Excursion: Trier city tour
  Today, travel by motorcoach from Paris, France to Trier, Germany where you’ll board the ship. Your afternoon panoramic tour of Germany’s oldest city, also called the second Rome, showcases the former Roman Imperial Baths, the impressive Roman gate Porta Nigra and Emperor Constantine’s throne room, all of which are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. (BB, D)
• DAY 5: Bernkastel, Traben-Trarbach
  Featured Excursion: Bernkastel walking tour, Traben-Trarbach walking tour and wine experience.
  Discover Bernkastel's 500-plus years of winemaking history, with historic vineyards and delightful market squares. After a scenic cruise past the Moselle region’s vine-filled slopes and picturesque villages, discover the romantic twin town of Traben-Trarbach, where treasures of Art Nouveau architecture pay tribute to the wealthy wine merchants of the 19th century. Afterwards, savor delectable Riesling wines from local vineyards. (BB, L, Captain’s Welcome Dinner)
• DAY 6: Koblenz, cruising the romantic Rhine, Rüdesheim
  Featured Excursion: Koblenz walking tour
  In Koblenz, situated at the confluence of the Rhine and the Moselle, amble through picturesque streets while your local expert explains the town’s history and importance in the region. Later in the day, cruise along the UNESCO World Heritage-designated romantic Rhine with its more than 40 castles and famous Lorelei Rock. Enjoy leisure time in Rüdesheim, a celebrated wine town during the evening. (BB, L, D)
• DAY 7: Frankfurt
  Featured Excursion: Frankfurt city tour
  Your panoramic tour of dynamic Frankfurt takes you through the financial hub with its imposing skyline and past Old Town, Goethe University, and the Botanical Gardens. Then explore the historic area around Römer Square on foot, passing St. Paul’s Church and picturesque gabled houses. (BB, L, D)
• DAY 8: Miltenberg
  Featured Excursion: Miltenberg walking tour
  Visit historic Miltenberg, a quintessentially charming medieval village with its fairytale half-timbered houses, Crooked House, and Royal Inn, which has been serving meals since the 17th century. Take in the breathtakingly beautiful scenery along the meandering Main River as you relax onboard in the afternoon. (BB, L, D)
• DAY 9: Würzburg (Rothenburg)
  Featured Excursion: Full-day tour of Rothenburg
  Travel along the Romantic Road, a spec-tacular route winding through Bavaria to the Alps, past extravagant baroque palaces, medieval-walled towns, placid lakes, and beautiful mountains. Located on the Tauber River, a visit to Rothenburg is like taking a trip back in time to the Middle Ages.
• DAY 10: Bamberg
  Featured Excursion: Bamberg walking tour
  Irresistible Optional Tour: Bamberg beer experience
  Stroll through the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bamberg with your guide. See the unique town hall, the Imperial Cathedral, and the fishermen’s village known as Little Venice. (BB, L, Captain’s Farewell Dinner)
• DAY 11: Nuremberg (disembark), transfer to airport Return Flight
  Featured Excursion: Disembark the ship and transfer to Nuremberg Airport for your flight home,

2009 Cruises

*On these dates cruise operates from Nuremberg to Paris.

Prices: Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a stateroom or hotel room. Cruise/tour prices are based on costs, charges, tariffs, rates, taxes, levies, and exchange rates as of June 15, 2008. Should the total cruise/tour price increase by more than 10%, passengers will have the right to cancel their cruise within 7 days of notification of the surcharge without penalty. No surcharges in respect of cost or currency fluctuations will be made once payment for the deposit of your cruise/tour is received. This does not apply to fuel surcharges and any taxes, charges, or levies imposed by any government or their agencies. Air-inclusive pricing is provided from NYC, CHI, and LAX only. Other gateway cities are available at additional costs. Please ask your Reservations Consultant at the time of booking for details. A limited number of singles are available for an additional supplement. Reservations and Payments: A deposit of at least $200 per person is required at the time of reservation. Final payment is due at least 90 days prior to departure. Reservations will be cancelled if final payment is not received in a timely manner.