Cruise Overview
This splendid Central Europe river cruise introduces you to the magnificent Moselle, Rhine, and Main Rivers, as well as to the fascinating Main Danube Canal. Your vacation begins with two overnights and guided sightseeing in Paris, the splendid “City of Light.” Also enjoy guided sightseeing in Trier, Miltenberg, Würzburg, and Bamberg. Visit Reichsburg Castle above the little town of Cochem, Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in pretty Rüdesheim, and the Bishop’s Residenz in Würzburg. Other highlights: travel by high-speed TGV train from Paris to Metz and attend a traditional baking demonstration in Miltenberg. Your vacation ends with two overnights, guided sightseeing, and a visit of the Hradcany Castle grounds in the “Golden City” of Prague.
CRUISE: Deluxe 7-night cruise from Remich to Nuremberg in an outside stateroom with hotel-style bedsPARIS: Guided sightseeingPARIS-METZ: By high-speed TGV trainREMICH: Welcome receptionTRIER: Guided sightseeing, see the Porta NigraBERNKASTEL: Orientation, local marketplaceCOCHEM: Visit Reichsburg CastleRHINE GORGE: Cruise through the gorgeRÜDESHEIM: Visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum; special treatMILTENBERG: Guided sightseeing; baking demonstrationWÜRZBURG: Guided sightseeing, visit the Bishop’s ResidenzBAMBERG: Guided sightseeing, see the Old Town Hall PRAGUE: Guided sightseeing, see the Astronomical Clock, and visit Hradcany Castle groundsMeals - (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner Full buffet breakfast (B) in Paris and Prague; 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; one sitting with open seating arrangements; complimentary regional wine, beer, or soft drinks with all onboard dinners; complimentary coffee and tea available throughout the day Hotels PARIS Hilton Arc de Triomphe (SF), PRAGUE Hilton (SF) 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.
- Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
- 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 is necessary, a substitute will be offered.
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Please note that some amenities, features and enhancements are only available on 2011 river and small-ship cruise departures.