Cruise Overview

Experience Holland, Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg, and France on this fantastic river cruise vacation. Begin in Amsterdam with an exciting cruise through its intricate network of canals. Then, on to encounter the cheeses of Gouda, the vibrant Rotterdam harbor, Kinderdijk’s quintessential windmills, and the Airborne Museum Hartenstein in Arnhem. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Antwerp, Cologne, and Trier; sample famous Riesling wines in pretty Rüdesheim; and visit Reichsburg Castle above the little town of Cochem and a local wine cellar in Bernkastel. From Metz, travel via TGV high-speed train to Paris for guided sightseeing of the city’s major highlights, two overnights, and the conclusion of your amazing vacation.

Wine River Cruise
Departure on July 31, 2010 is offered as an exclusive Wine River Cruise, including special lectures and tastings, available at no additional cost.

Oberammergau 2010
Add the Oberammergau Passion Play to Your River Cruise

Cruise: Deluxe11-night cruise from Amsterdam to Remich in an outside stateroom with hotel-style beds Amsterdam: Canal cruise Dordrecht: Excursion to Kinderdijk Arnhem: Guided sightseeing; visit Airborne Museum Hartenstein Cologne: Guided sightseeing Rüdesheim: Visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum Rhine Gorge: Cruise through the gorge Cochem: Visit Reichsburg Castle Bernkastel: Guided walk, local marketplace; visit a wine cellar Trier: Guided sightseeing, Porta Nigra Metz-Paris: By high-speed TGV train Paris: Guided sightseeing 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. 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 becomes necessary, a substitute will be offered. Meals - (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner Buffet breakfast (B) in 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; quality wines from Europe’s most famous wine regions with every dinner; one sitting with open seating arrangements; Complimentary wine, beer, or soft drinks with all onboard dinners; Complimentary coffee and tea available throughout the day Hotels Paris Le Meridien Montparnasse (SF) or Hilton Arc de Triomphe (SF)