DAY 1: Amsterdam (D) Welcome to Amsterdam, a fascinating and compact city of picturesque canals. A Scenic Tours representative will personally greet you and arrange your transfer* to your luxury Scenic Tours ‘Space-Ship’. On board be warmly welcomed by our dedicated crew. Tonight enjoy a Welcome reception with your fellow travellers.
DAY 2: Amsterdam (FB,L,D) This morning choose from the following Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE Tours: (1) A guide tour of Anne Frank House and city tour; or (2) A guided bike tour; or (3) A sightseeing canal cruise. For the more adventurous choose our SCENIC FREE TIME: self guided walking tour with your own personal audio guide. This evening join your fellow passengers in the Crystal dining room for the Captain’s welcome dinner.
DAY 3: Arnhem – Rees (FB,L,D) Disembarking our ship in Nijmegen, journey to Arnhem and the 5,500-hectare De Hoge Veluwe National Park, home to many endangered plant and animal species. Our Included tour will visit the Kröller Müller Museum featuring works of Picasso and Van Gogh and Europe’s largest sculpture garden. Crossing the border to Germany you will rejoin your cruise in Rees.
DAY 4: Bonn (FB,L,D) Today we visit Germany’s administration and political centre, Bonn, where you will enjoy an Included sightseeing tour and walk through the Old Town. Former capital of Germany between 1949 to 1991, it is also the birthplace of the great Ludwig van Beethoven. Tonight we set sail to Cochem.
DAY 5: Cochem (FB,L,D) A medieval gem resting on the banks of the Moselle river, Cochem will make you feel as if you are stepping directly into a fairy tale on your Included guided tour. The Moselle area is well renowned for is great tasting wine and today we invite you to experience traditional wine-making with a tasting at a local family-owned winery.
DAY 6: Bernkastel – Luxembourg (FB,L,D) This morning our ship docks in Bernkastel where we journey to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Luxembourg is one of three capital cities to house administrative offices for the European Union. Join your guide on an Included walking tour highlighting Luxembourg’s well preserved old town. Tonight our ship overnights in Bernkastel.
DAY 7: Trier and Bernkastel (FB,L,D) Journey today to one of Germany’s oldest cities, Trier, where you will stroll through history to sites dating back to the Roman times, such as Dom St. Peter Cathedral. After lunch on board your ship, join your local guide as you discover Bernkastel, with its famous medieval market square and reputation for great wine. This afternoon we set sail down the Rhine.
DAY 8: Boppard – Rhine Gorge (FB,L,D) Today we cruise through the spectacular Rhine Gorge, with its stunning vistas of castles perched above the steep vine-covered slopes. We stop in the heart of Rhine country to discover Boppard, a medieval town with a 2000 year old history. As we set sail again learn about the legend of the Lorelei and fall under the spell of the magic Rhine Valley.
DAY 9: Heidelberg (FB,L,D) Heidelberg is one of Germany’s most beautiful towns. Today you will have the opportunity to visit Germany’s first and one of Europe’s oldest universities on your Included guided city tour. On our full day excursion you will have the opportunity to ascend up the Heidelberger Schloss Castle or you may wish to discover more of the city at your own pace with our SCENIC FREE TIME: self guided audio tour.
DAY 10: Baden-Baden (FB,L,D) After the ship docks in Gambsheim, we take an excursion to the exquisite town of Baden-Baden located in the Black Forest. On your Included guided tour visit the 250 year old Casino, the oldest and largest in Germany and said to be one of the most beautiful in the world. Baden-Baden famous for its thermal hot springs, has attracted celebrities, royals and the wealthy since the 19th Century.
DAY 11: Strasbourg (FB,L,D) A taste of France awaits you as we cruise to “the crossroads of Europe”, Strasbourg. SCENIC FREE CHOICE offers the following Included tours: (1) A walking tour of Strasbourg, including La Petite France; or (2) An excursion to the French Alsace Wine Region, including a tasting. You may wish to choose our SCENIC FREE TIME: self guided audio guide to explore the lovely canals and half-timbered houses of Strasbourg on your own.
DAY 12: Black Forest (FB,L,D) Join us today on an Included full day excursion to the majestic Black Forest. SCENIC ENRICH We start with a baking demonstration of the world famous Black Forest cake and coffee at the open air museum of Vogtsbauernhof before taking a train directly through the heart of the Black Forest. We enjoy lunch off board today in the town of Triberg where we will see the World’s biggest Cuckoo clock and stunning waterfalls. This evening join your Captain in a farewell reception and dinner.
DAY 13: Basel (FB,L,D) Enjoy time this morning on your private balcony or on the top sun deck as we glide through to the Swiss town of Basel. Discover on our Included guided tour the Marktplatz, with its daily fresh food markets and the striking Rathaus, Basel’s City Hall.
DAY 14: Basel (FB)
After breakfast this morning it is time to farewell your fellow passengers and disembark the cruise. Our Scenic Tours Representative will take* you to Zurich airport.
*Check transfer entitlements with your travel agent. For passengers who have already received documentation - refer to your booking summary.
14 Day Romantic Rhine & Moselle River Cruise
Amsterdam to Basel
Dates & Prices
Departs
Departure Code
Availability
Price
30 Mar 2011
AMBA300311.1
Available
4564.00
6 Apr 2011
AMBA060411.1
Available
5184.00
10 Oct 2011
AMBA101011.1
Available
5184.00
Call 800-640-4899 for early booking discounts Upgrade cost per person
Class
Prices
Category A (Danube Deck - balcony suite)
1605.00
Category B (Rhine Deck - balcony suite)
1585.00
Category BA
1490.00
Category BJ (Rhine Deck - Junior suite)
2070.00
Category C (Rhine Deck - balcony suite)
1330.00
Category D (Moselle Deck - standard stateroom)
340.00
Category P (Danube Deck - balcony suite)
1840.00
Category PA
1750.00
Category R (Danube Deck - Royal suite)
3410.00
Category RA
3315.00
Category RJ (Danube Deck - Junior suite)
2485.00
Category RJ2
2485.00
Category S (Danube Deck - Junior suite)
2070.00
Itinerary and departure dates subject to change. Please inquire for full details. All prices are in CAD and based on per passenger twin share. Refer to brochure for full terms and conditions.
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