Cruise Overview
This splendid Central Europe river cruise introduces you to the magnificent Rhine, Main, and Moselle Rivers, as well as to the fascinating Main Danube Canal. Your vacation begins with two overnights, guided sightseeing, and a visit of the Hradcany Castle grounds in the “Golden City” of Prague. Also enjoy guided sightseeing in Bamberg, Würzburg, Miltenberg, and Trier. Visit the Bishop’s Residenz in Würzburg, Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in pretty Rüdesheim, and Reichsburg Castle above the little town of Cochem. Other highlights: attend a traditional baking demonstration in Miltenberg and travel by high-speed TGV train from Metz to Paris. Your vacation ends in Paris with two overnights and guided sightseeing of the major sites.
Cruise: Deluxe 7-night cruise from Nuremberg to Remich in an outside stateroom with hotel-style bedsPRAGUE: Guided sightseeing, see the Astronomical Clock and visit Hradcany Castle groundsNUREMBERG: Welcome receptionBAMBERG: Guided sightseeing, see the Old Town HallWÜRZBURG: Guided sightseeing, visit the Bishop’s ResidenzMILTENBERG: Guided sightseeing; baking demonstrationRÜDESHEIM: Visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument MuseumRHINE GORGE:Cruise through the gorgeKOBLENZ: See the Deutsches EckCOCHEM: Visit Reichsburg CastleTRIER: Guided sightseeing, see the Porta NigraMETZ–PARIS: By high-speed TGV trainPARIS: Guided sightseeingMeals - (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner Full buffet breakfast (B) in Prague and Paris; superb dining with all meals on board daily featuring full breakfast (B), lunch (L), and dinner (D), including a welcome reception, Captain’s reception, and farewell dinner; one sitting with open seating arrangements; complimentary regional wine, beer, or soft drinks with all onboard dinners; complimentary coffee and tea available throughout the day Hotels PRAGUE Hilton (SF), PARIS Hilton Arc de Triomphe (SF) Notes: - In the event of water level problems on stretches of any river, it may be necessary to operate part of the itinerary by motorcoach.
- Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
- In the rare event that the high-speed TGV train is unavailable, alternative arrangements will be made.
- Included visits and special features are subject to change. If a change is necessary, a substitute will be offered.
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Please note that some amenities, features and enhancements are only available on 2011 river and small-ship cruise departures.