Paris to Prague River cruise Rhine and Main Danube Canal cruise with stay in Paris and Prague Paris - Luxembourg - Germany - Prague  2008/2009

Early Booking Special for all 2009  departures
5% off for bookings made by Sep.30/2008!!!

Detailed Itinerary: (Europe's Heartland cruise) Day 1, Thu. ARRIVE PARIS,FRANCE. Time to rest or start exploring the city during the balance of the day. Day 2, Fri. PARIS. Enjoy Paris' famous sights during this morning's guided tour: Visit Notre Dame Cathedral, see the unique Louvre Museum, the commemorative Arc de Triomphe, Opéra, Madeleine, Champs Elysées and much more. The remainder of the day is yours to explore the many museums, galleries and other attractions that the city has to offer. (B)

Day 3, Sat. PARIS.
Enjoy a full free day to explore the amazing "City of Light," where romance fills the air. Stroll along the Champs Elysées, the boutique-lined boulevards, or visit the top of the Eiffel Tower, built for the World's Fair of 1889. Paris at night offers unlimited possibilities for everybody's taste. (B)

Day 4, Sun. PARIS-LUXEMBOURG-TRIER, GERMANY.
This morning say "Au Revoir" to Paris as you drive through the scenic French countryside of Champagne to Luxembourg, one of the last of hundreds of independent duchies which once made up western and central Europe. Today the Grand Duchy owes its importance to its role in international politics and banking. There is free time for lunch and a guide city tour before continuing to Trier and embarkation on the ship. Tonight gather on board for a Welcome Dinner. (B,D)

Day 5, Mon. BERNKASTEL-ZELL.
This morning arrive in the charming village of Bernkastel. Strategically located in the middle of the Moselle wine-producing region Bernkastel boasts over 500 years of documented wine history. Take a guided walking tour through the old town center with its many medieval and Renaissance buildings, before continuing on to Zell, a delightful town famous for its wine "Zeller Schwarze Katz." (B,L,D)

Day 6, Tue GONDORF/COCHEM-KOBLENZ-RHINE CASTLES-RUDESHEIM.
This morning you decide, you can either disembark in Gondorf and take the included excursion to Cochem, where a guided tour of hilltop Reichsburg Castle offers fascinating views of the river valley. From here a motorcoach ride brings you to Koblenz situated at the confluence of the Moselle and Rhine Rivers. Or, you can continue cruising the Moselle to it's confluence with the Rhine at Koblenz and enjoy a walking tour of this beautiful town. Together, this afternoon cruise along the most beautiful and famous part of the Rhine. See castle after castle and the legendary Lorelei Rock. Arrive in Rüdesheim, the perfect example of a Rhine Valley wine town. Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum and explore the Drosselgasse, a narrow alley lined with wine taverns and restaurants. (B,L,D)

Day 7, Wed. MAINZ-HEIDELBERG-FRANKFURT.
Today, again you decide, either disembark in Mainz and travel by motorcoach to Heidelberg, Germany's oldest university town of Student Prince fame. You will visit the red-walled Castle, seeing the Great Vat, a 49,000-gallon 18th-century wine cask and beautiful views of the Necker Valley and Heidelberg below. Then there is a walking tour of old Heidelberg and free time for lunch on your own. In the afternoon drive to Frankfurt, the bustling metropolis on the River Main, where you rejoin your ship. Or, you can enjoy a leisurely walking tour of charming Mainz, hometown of the famous printer Guttenburg and the Roman ship museum. Then take a lunchtime cruise on the Main river to Frankfurt where you will have a guided walking tour of the historic city center "The Romer" (B,L,D)

Day 8, Thu. MILTENBERG-WERTHEIM.
Arrive in Miltenberg and disembark for a guided morning walking tour of this old Franconian town, which reveals narrow cobblestone streets and gabled, half-timbered houses. Shop for souvenirs before your coach takes you to charming Wertheim where you can browse the market square before re-boarding the ship. (B,L,D)

Day 9, Fri. WÜRZBURG.
Würzburg, "the Pearl of the Romantic Road," is the capital of Lower Franconia, and a center of wine and trade. Visit the major sights including the magnificent Residence Palace. This afternoon why not join an optional excursion to medieval Rothenburg. A walking tour helps you appreciate its ramparts and towers, cobbled lanes and 16th-century houses. Free time to explore before returning to Würzburg. (B,L,D)

Day 10, Sat. BAMBERG.
Enjoy a leisurely morning cruising before you enter the Main-Danube Canal at enchanting Bamberg, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993. Disembark for a guided tour of this medieval gem, with its uniquely intact townscape. Marvel at the breathtaking cathedral, the Old Town Hall that straddles the river, and the city's serpentine streets with charming houses and 18th-century mansions. Late tonight arrive in Nuremberg. (B,L,D)

Day 11, Sun. NUREMBERG-PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC.
After breakfast transfer to Prague, where you will arrive in time for lunch, the afternoon is free to explore the "Golden City" on your own. (B)

Day 12, Mon PRAGUE.
This morning's sightseeing reveals why Prague is considered one of Europe's most attractive cities. Visit the thousand-year-old Hradcany Castle courtyard, St. Vitus and Golden Lane, then walk through the Jewish quarter to the Old Market Square. The evening is free to mix with the locals at Wenceslas Square, shop for souvenirs or enjoy one of the charming cafés or restaurants. (B)

Day 13, Tue. PRAGUE DEPARTURE.
Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)

INCLUDED FEATURES:

     DEPARTURE DATES 2008:  Prices are in US$

  

DEPARTURE DATES 2009:  Prices are in US$

2008 Port Charges: $91 per person
2009 Port Charges: $98 per person
Single Supplement for Cruise: 50% of twin price; Jr. Suites 100% of twin price.
Single supplement for Land: $600 per person.

Prices are per person in Category E in a deluxe outside stateroom with window. To upgrade to a higher Category, add per person:
Cat.		Deck		STATEROOM		2008 Price		2009 Price
D		Piano Deck		Window		$99		$149
C		Cello Deck		French Balcony		$399		$449
B		Cello Deck		French Balcony		$499		$599
A		Violin Deck		French Balcony		$599		$699
S		Violin Deck		French Balcony		$1299		$1499

Transfers from airport to ship and from ship to airport are not included in the above price. Cost for transfers: 40 US$ per person each way

NOTE: Please select bedding configuration at the time of booking. The choices are:
Choice A: Two twin beds
Choice B: One large bed (larger then queen size)

Ships Used: MS Amadagio for ship description 
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