2010 Wine River CruisesExpand your horizons on these marvelous wine-themed river cruises. Learn the differences between an Austrian Grüner Veltliner and a French Sauvignon Blanc. A distinguished wine authority explains how various grape varieties are cultivated, and teaches you what to look for in a good wine. Visit a wine village and taste the wines to test your newfound talent. An adventure Bacchus himself would enjoy!
Burgundy & Provence Wine River Cruise
Paris to Côte d’Azur - August 22 & October 31, 2010
Burgundy and Provence – synonymous with beautiful scenery and fine wines. And on this special departure of our Burgundy & Provence Wine river cruise vacation we've added many extra elements to delight the wine lover! While your onboard crew pampers you, a distinguished wine authority will offer instruction on how to differentiate between a truly great, an average, and an everyday "table wine" and also will describe how various grape varieties are cultivated. Special wine tastings will show you what to look for in a good wine – from color and bouquet to “legs” and finish. Visit the Chardonnay area, home to the popular varietal of the same name and learn about the strict tradition of the Beaujolais Nouveau. A special French dinner, for which each wine has been carefully chosen to complement the dish, will teach you the rules of food and wine pairing, and for the chocolate lover, how about a wine and chocolate pairing experience? An adventure Bacchus himself would enjoy!
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- Wine tasting in Beaune
- Chardonnay excursion
- Onboard Beaujolais Wine Tasting
- Dinner with Food & Wine pairing onboard
- On board Wine & Chocolate Tasting
- Chateauneuf du Pape excursion
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The Legendary Danube Wine River Cruise
Prague to Budapest - October 28, 2010
Wine lovers – this special departure of our popular Danube river cruise is for you! Not only will you gaze in wonder at some of Europe’s most famous historic buildings, strolling through smaller towns and villages along the way, but this unique cruise offers you the chance to learn about and savor some of Europe’s most famous wines. Your cruise is accompanied by a distinguished wine authority who will enhance your vacation experience by introducing you to the wines of Europe and, in particular, to the wines of the region. Your stay in Budapest would not be complete without the chance to learn about Hungary’s famous Tokai wines. Cruise upriver to Austria, where so many of Europe’s delectable wines are produced. Learn about the famous Eis Wein, a sweet dessert wine which gets its name because the grapes are not picked until after the first frost. Sail through the tranquil Wachau Valley, where vineyards cling to the slopes. A visit to a local wine cellar introduces you to the wines of the area. A special dinner is offered one evening, where each dish has been carefully paired with “its” wine. What are the rules of food and wine pairing? Our expert will enlighten you and ask you to join in a lively discussion at the close of the meal. Germany’s famous Riesling wines will be more closely scrutinized – and tasted, of course – so that by the end of this memorable cruise, we hope you’ll return home with happy memories of the sights and sounds and an enriched knowledge of some of Europe’s famous wines.
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- Wine Tasting in Budapest or Prague
- Onboard Sweet wine tasting
- Wine Accademy of Und or Wachau wines excursion from Melk
- Dinner with Food & Wine pairing onboard
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Windmills, Vineyards & Paris Wine River Cruise
Paris to Amsterdam - August 1, 2010
Experience France, Luxembourg, Germany, Belgium, and Holland on this fantastic Wine river cruise vacation. See the city's major highlights on a guided tour of Paris and travel between Paris and Metz via TGV high-speed train. Also enjoy guided sightseeing in Trier and Cologne, a canal cruise in Amsterdam, and take pictures of the windmills at famous Kinderdijk. Visit Reichsburg Castle in Cochem and enjoy a wine cellar visit in Bernkastel. Guided sightseeing in Arnhem includes a visit to the Airborne Museum Hartenstein, and you can sample the area’s famous Riesling wines in the pretty wine village of Rüdesheim on this river cruise.
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- Tastings of Moselle wines
- Lectures on Moselle and France wines
- Vineyard visits
- Food and Wine pairing dinner
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