Day 1: Overnight Flight
Begin your Rhine River Cruise
with an overnight flight to Amsterdam.
Day 2: Amsterdam, Netherlands - Tour Begins - Board
Ship
Your tour begins in Amsterdam, land of
waterways and bicycles. Board your cruise ship this afternoon, followed by
welcome cocktails and dinner on board.
This evening take a river boat ride through the romantic winding water
canals of Amsterdam.
(D)
Day 3: Amsterdam
- Volendam
After breakfast you may wish to
explore the many beautiful streets of Amsterdam. This afternoon you will discover the quaint
town of Volendam. *While
here you will visit a cheese factory and learn the careful art of cheese
making. * On your journey back to the cruise, you will pass by many
beautiful windmills. (B,
L, D)
Day 4: Amsterdam
- Nijmegen - Krefeld, Germany
*LANGUAGE DISCOVERY: Today,
your Tour Manager will help you discover the origin and history of the
language(s) you will experience on your tour along with key words and phrases
that will help you communicate with the locals. * Your cruise continues through the picturesque Dutch
countryside to Nijmegen. Later in the day, you sail into Germany and dock in Krefeld.
(B, L, D)
Day 5: Krefeld
- Cologne -
Konigswinter
The romantic scenery of the Rhine River
unfolds as you cruise past the provincial capital of Dusseldorf
and the medieval town of Zons. Mid-afternoon, you arrive in Cologne where you can
explore the historic old town and Hohe-Strasse, a true shopper’s paradise. Next, cruise past Bonn, the old university town and birthplace
of Beethoven, and arrive in Konigswinter, where you dock for the night. (B, L, D)
Day 6: Konigswinter - Rudesheim
After breakfast, cruise alongside
Koblenz, where the Rhine meets the Moselle River. Continue along the most beautiful
part of the Rhine, typified by breathtaking
castles nestled in hillside vineyards, and the legendary Lorelei Rock. Your final destination for the day is lovely
Rudesheim. Enjoy leisure time to explore the city’s medieval houses, or visit
the famous Drosselgasse, renowned for its dance halls and bands.
(B, L, D)
Day 7: Rudesheim - Speyer*
Sit back and relax as you enjoy a leisurely day cruising the upper Rhine,
passing breathtaking scenery and charming towns. *After
lunch you will arrive in historic Heidelberg
and enjoy a sightseeing tour of this beautiful city. * After docking in Speyer, you are invited to the “Captain’s
Evening”.
(B, L, D)
Day 8: Speyer - Strasbourg,
France -
Disembark Ship
Your cruise
continues through Gambsheim and Iffezheim, two of the largest locks of the Rhine. Your
journey leads you to the fascinating city of Strasbourg,
where your river cruise ends. *After disembarkation, enjoy a leisurely
walking tour featuring the Old Quarter, known as “Petite France,” and the stunning Cathedral
of Notre Dame. * (B,
L)
Day 9: Strasbourg - Alsace Wine Route
Today you visit charming villages of the Alsace wine route. First is the well-preserved medieval town of Riquewihr, filled with
vintners’ houses dating back to the 15th century. Your next stop is Kaysersberg, a village
offering historic houses and castles, as well as a 16th century
fortified bridge. (B, D)
Day 10: Strasbourg
- Lucerne, Switzerland
Today you travel to Lucerne, the “Swiss Paradise on the Lake.” This afternoon, enjoy a leisurely-paced Alstadt (Old
Town) walking tour, exploring the hidden treasures of the city. In addition to its natural charm and
tranquility, Lucerne
has more than 800 years of history.
Explore such medieval treasures as the covered Chapel Bridge, the famous Water Tower, the Renaissance-style Town Hall,
the baroque Jesuit Church, and the Lion Monument,
carved from natural rock to commemorate the heroic Swiss Guard. (B)
Day 11: Lucerne
- Brienz - Lucerne
*This morning you travel to the Bernese
Oberland Mountain
range in the heart of Switzerland
and witness incredible views of these impressive Alps.
* A special stop is made in Brienz,
the home of the original Swiss woodcarvers.
Enjoy a tour of one of the workshops and learn the techniques used to
create the famous cuckoo clocks. Return to Lucerne and enjoy an afternoon of leisure.
Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner as you toast the end
of an incredible vacation. (B, D)
Day 12: Lucerne - Tour Ends
Your tour
ends in Lucerne
this morning.
(B)
(B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
The Upper Class