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Europe's Heartland Cruise - Paris to Prague

Duration
12 Days
3 nights in Paris, an enchanting 7-night Cruise from Luxembourg to Nuremberg plus 2 nights in Prague 14 Days Fly to Paris & return from Prague

Tour Description

Those returning from Germany are singing the praises of the fascinating Rhine and the Moselle as the most scenic of European rivers. Start your European vacation with a big splash in Paris, where you spend 3 exciting days, before joining our cruise in Luxembourg, the capital of the Grand Duchy. You will be enchanted by the meandering Moselle Valley with Europe's steepest vineyards and the precious towns of Bernkastel, Zell and Cochem. Taste the Moselle vintages in cozy taverns, then sail through the most beautiful stretch of the Rhine with all its picturesque castles from Coblenz to charming Rudesheim. Enter the Main River with its quaint medieval towns Miltenberg, Wertheim and Bamberg and sail through the Main-Danube Canal to historic Nuremberg. Your journey ends in historic Prague, the "City of a Hundred Spires".




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Daily Program Features
Day Destination Activities
1 Overnight flight to Paris
2 Paris Transfer to hotel
3 Paris City tour
    Optional tours available
4 Paris Optional tours available
5 Paris Coach to Luxembourg
  Luxembourg City tour
  Luxembourg / Trier Transfer to Ship in Trier - Embarkation of ship
  Trier Welcome Cocktails
    Welcome Dinner
6 Bernkastel Walking tour
  Zell Welcome by Mayor of Zell
    Evening wine fest
7 Gondorf Excursion to Cochem, Reichsburg Castle visit
  Koblenz Koblenz city walk
  Rhine Valley Cruise along Rhine Valley castles
  Rudesheim Mini train ride
    Visit Siegfried's Music Museum
Day Destination Activities
8 Mainz Full day Heidelberg tour (no lunch) Or:
    Morning Mainz tour
    Afternoon Frankfurt tour
9 Miltenberg Walking tour
  Wertheim Glass-blowing demonstration
    Captain's Dinner
    Crew Show
10 Wurzburg City tour and Residenz visit
    Optional Rothenberg excursion
    Evening music performance
11 Bamberg Walking tour
12 MD Canal Cruise Main-Danube Canal
  Nuremberg Disembarkation
    Transfer to Prague hotel
  Prague City tour
13 Prague Optional tours available
14 Prague Transfer to airport - Depart for USA

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Itinerary - 2009
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Day 1, Wed. Depart USA
Board your overnight flight to France.

Day 2, Thu. Arrive Paris, France
Arrive in Paris and transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.

Day 3, Fri. Paris
Enjoy Paris' famous sights during your morning's guided tour. Visit Notre Dame Cathedral, see the unique Louvre Museum, the commemorative L’Arc de Triomphe, Opéra, Madeleine, Les 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 4, Sat. Paris
Enjoy a full free day to explore the amazing "City of Lights," where romance fills the air. Stroll along Les 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 every taste. (B)

Day 5, Sun. Paris - Luxembourg – Embarkation - Trier, Germany
Say "Au Revoir" to Paris as you drive through the scenic French countryside of Champagne to Luxembourg, one of the last independent duchies that made up western and central Europe. Today, the Grand Duchy is important because of its role in international politics and banking. Take a guided city tour before continuing to Trier to embark the ship. Tonight, gather onboard for a Welcome Dinner. (B,D)

Day 6, Mon. Bernkastel – Zell
After breakfast, arrive in the charming village of Bernkastel. Strategically located in the middle of the Mosel 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 to Zell, famous for ts wine "Zeller Schwarze Katz." (B,L,D)

Day 7, Tue. Cochem – Koblenz - Rudesheim
Decide between a guided tour of hilltop Reichsburg Castle, which offers fascinating views of the river valley, then drive to Koblenz. Or cruise to Koblenz, which is situated at the confluence of the Mosel and Rhine rivers for a guided walking tour of the city. Enjoy scenic cruising during lunch, as you cruise along the most beautiful and famous part of the Rhine, seeing castle after castle and the legendary Lorelei Rock. Arrive in RĂĽdesheim and visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. In the evening, explore the Drosselgasse, a narrow alley lined with wine taverns and restaurants. The ship moors overnight in RĂĽdesheim. (B,L,D)

Day 8, Wed. Mainz - Heidelberg - Frankfurt
Today, decide between two excursions: take a guided walking tour of beautiful Mainz and see the famous Gutenberg Museum, home of the world's first printed bible, then travel to Frankfurt by bus for a tour of the historic “Romer” center. Or travel by motorcoach to Heidelberg, Germany's oldest university town, where you will visit the red-walled castle, enjoy gorgeous views of the Neckar valley below, and see the Great Vat, a 49,000 gallon,18th-century wine cask. Later this afternoon, return to Frankfurt, where the remainder of the day is free for you to explore. The ship moors overnight in Frankfurt. (B,L,D)

Day 9, 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 continuing to charming Wertheim for an interesting glass-blowing performance. Then, there is free time to browse the market square before rejoing the ship. (B,L,D)

Day 10, Fri. Wurzburg
WĂĽrzburg, "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 Residenz Palace. This afternoon, you can join an optional excursion to medieval Rothenburg, where a walking tour helps you appreciate its ramparts and towers, cobbled lanes and 16th-century houses. The remainder of the afternoon is yours to explore on your own before returning to the ship in WĂĽrzburg. (B,L,D)

Day 11, Sat. Bamberg
Enjoy a leisurely morning cruise before you enter the Main-Danube Canal in 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 12, Sun. Nuremberg – Prague, Czech Republic
After breakfast, enjoy a guided morning tour of the historic city of Nuremberg with its fabulous Gothic churches and impressively elegant walls. You will have some free time to explore the town on your own before transferring to Prague. (B)

Day 13, Mon. Prague
This morning's sightseeing reveals why Prague is considered one of Europe's most attractive cities. Visit the 1,000-year-old Hradcany Castle courtyard and St. Vitus, then walk over the Charles Bridge 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 14, Tue. Prague Departure
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight. (B)


Dates & Prices for 2009

Now that you have chosen your package, the following chart below shows “Land Only” rates. To add your airfare, go to Book your Package, select "Flight + Land", select your departure date and departure city and you will add our most competitive airfares to your land price.

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Dates: Type: Ship Name: Start City: Price:
Apr. 22, 2009  Cruise Only from  Amacello  Paris  $2199 
Apr. 22, 2009  Cruise & Land from  Amacello  Paris  $3299 
May. 14, 2009  Cruise Only from  Amalyra  Paris  $2299 
May. 14, 2009  Cruise & Land from  Amalyra  Paris  $3399 
Jun. 3, 2009  Cruise Only from  Amacello  Paris  $2299 
Jun. 3, 2009  Cruise & Land from  Amacello  Paris  $3399 
Jun. 25, 2009  Cruise Only from  Amalyra  Paris  $2299 
Jun. 25, 2009  Cruise & Land from  Amalyra  Paris  $3399 
Jul. 15, 2009  Cruise Only from  Amacello  Paris  $2299 
Jul. 15, 2009  Cruise & Land from  Amacello  Paris  $3399 

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Aug. 6, 2009  Cruise Only from  Amalyra  Paris  $2299 
Aug. 6, 2009  Cruise & Land from  Amalyra  Paris  $3399 
Aug. 26, 2009  Cruise Only from  Amacello  Paris  $2499 
Aug. 26, 2009  Cruise & Land from  Amacello  Paris  $3599 
Sep. 17, 2009  Cruise Only from  Amalyra  Paris  $2499 
Sep. 17, 2009  Cruise & Land from  Amalyra  Paris  $3599 
Oct. 7, 2009  Cruise Only from  Amacello  Paris  $2399 
Oct. 7, 2009  Cruise & Land from  Amacello  Paris  $3499 
Oct. 29, 2009  Cruise Only from  Amalyra  Paris  $2099 
Oct. 29, 2009  Cruise & Land from  Amalyra  Paris  $3199 


City: Hotel Class:
 
Prague    Hotel Elysee     
Prague      Ambassador   
Prague        Intercontinental Prague 
Prague      Diplomat   
Prague      Movenpick   
Paris  All Seasons Voltaire Republique       
Paris    Archives Hotel     
Paris      Aubusson (D) Hotel   
Paris  Comfort Hotel Andre Latin Supe       
Paris    Aviatic     
Paris      Edouard VII   
Paris  Hotel Americain       
Paris    Belloy St Germain     
Paris      Empire   
Paris  Ibis Roissy Charles De Gaulle        
Paris    Best Western Opera Saint Lazare     
Paris      Fouquets Barriere   
Paris  Opera St Georges       
Paris    Choiseul Opera Hotel     
Paris      Hotel Du Louvre   

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  Relais Du Marais       
Paris    Comfort Hotel Cardinal Rive Gauche     
Paris      Hotel Le Colbert   
Paris  Roma Sacre Coeur       
Paris    Daunou Opera Hotel     
Paris      Hotel Le Marquis   
Paris    Ecole Centrale Hotel     
Paris      Littre Hotel   
Paris    General Hotel     
Paris      Murano Urban Resort   
Paris    Holiday Inn GC Paris Bibliotheque De France     
Paris      Ritz   
Paris    Hotel Central St. Germain     
Paris      Villa Beaumarchais   
Paris    Hotel Opera Cadet     
Paris    Hotel Opera Franklin     
Paris    Hotel Quartier Latin     
Paris    Jardins Eiffel     
Paris    L Hotel     
Paris    Pavillon Louvre Rivoli     
Paris    Sydney Opera Hotel     
Paris    Trianon Rive Gauche     
Paris    Tryp Hotel De Saxe     
Paris    Villa Eugenie Hotel     

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Conditions for 2009

Special Airfares are available for this selected packages.

Plus applicable airport taxes and fees.

PORT CHARGES: $98 per person
SINGLE SUPPL. FOR CRUISE: 50% of twin price; Jr. Suites 100% of twin price
SINGLE SUPPL. 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   PRICE
D  Piano   Deck Window   $149
C  Cello   Deck French Balcony  $449
B  Cello   Deck French Balcony  $599
A  Violin   Deck French Balcony  $699
S  Violin   Deck French Balcony  $1499

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