Poets,
painters, musicians and artists still find inspiration along the banks of the
romantic Rhine River. Sail by the many castles – more than any other river
valley in the world. See the famous Lorelei Rock and listen for the songs of
sirens. Stand in awe before the UNESCO World Heritage Gothic Cathedral in
Cologne and explore the myriad alleyways of the fairytale towns of Strasbourg
and Rüdesheim. Welcome aboard your Grand River Cruise along the romantic Rhine.
Please Note:- The tour will operate in a reverse direction to the image shown.
Tour
can run in the reverse direction
Day
1: Depart Home Gateway City to Zurich or Basel
Day
2: Arrive Zurich or Basel
Arrive in Zurich or Basel and be greeted by a cruise representative who will
escort you to the ship. (Dinner)
Day
3: Breisach and Strasbourg
Starting from Medieval Breisach, the gateway to the Black Forest, you cross the
Rhine and head for the Alsatian wine route, which hugs the foothills of the
Vosges mountains. Charming villages and lush vineyards, producing great white
wine, line this winding scenic route. Stops in the Medieval town of Colmar and
the picturesque village of Riquewihr are included. (Breakfast / Lunch /
Captain's Welcome Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Alsatian Wine Road
Day
4: Strasbourg
See Strasbourg in the way it has been seen through the centuries - on a canal
cruise. In addition to viewing the town’s covered bridges, Medieval
watchtowers and modern building that houses the European Parliament, you will
see Petite France, a picturesque district that seems as if it has been lifted
from the pages of a fairytale. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Strasbourg Canal Cruise
Onboard Highlight: Exciting Local Entertainment
Day
5: Speyer
Your guided tour through Speyer reveals a medieval town with a grand heritage
and a compact historical center. While on tour, you’ll visit the largest
Romanesque cathedral in Europe, yet another UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a
basilica that includes four towers and two domes. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Speyer Walking Tour
Day
6: Rüdesheim
Rüdesheim has a long history dating back to Roman times, and is considered one
of the most charming of the Rhine Valley ports of call. The town is famous for,
among other things, its long avenue of shops and wine bars, the Drosselgasse.
Enjoy a morning exploring the town on your own, and then in the afternoon join
us for a visit to picture-perfect Castle Vollrads, surrounded by vineyards
producing the famous Rheingau Rieslings. Join us for a unique wine tasting at
the castle. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Castle Vollrads Wine Tasting
Day
7: Cruising the Romantic Rhine and Koblenz
Departing early in the morning from Rüdesheim to Koblenz, you’ll sail along
one of the most beautiful sections of the Rhine River Valley, the scenic 40
miles of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley. Historical monuments have been preserved
in a quantity and density that can
be found in almost no other European cultural region. With its vine-filled
slopes leading to the valley, its 40 castles strung like pearls on the ledges,
and the famous Lorelei Rock, the valley is the perfect example of the romantic
Rhine. Arrive in Koblenz, situated on the
beautiful corner at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle. Our guided walking
tour will highlight the appeal of Koblenz – its romantic narrow streets and
historical squares, the picturesque alleyways and fountains in the old quarter
and the 12th-century churches of St. Florin and Our Lady. (Breakfast / Lunch /
Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Koblenz Walking Tour
Onboard Highlight: Exciting Local Entertainment
Day
8: Cologne
You’ll meet up with your guide on the pier and begin your walking tour. Stroll
through the narrow streets of Old Town, passing by tiny squares and little
churches as you make your way to the Cathedral, the city’s most famous
landmark and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. It took 632 years for
Germany’s largest cathedral to be completed and it is one of the most
important gothic churches in Europe. A visit inside features the Shrine of the
Three Magi and the beautiful glass windows that survived WWII. (Breakfast /
Lunch / Captain’s Farewell Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Cologne Walking Tour and Cathedral Visit
Day
9: Depart Amsterdam
Disembark the ship and transfer to the airport in Amsterdam for your flight
home.
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