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Enjoy the services of a professional tour manager who accompanies you throughout your trip. Meals 10 Breakfast(s), 6 Lunch(es), 8 Dinner(s) Hotel Accommdations: Listed below or equivalent. Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service chargesCroisieurope 6-Night Rhine River Cruise,STRASBOURG Hilton Hotel LUCERNE Grand Hotel Europe or Hotel Astoria. On some dates alternate hotels may be used. Private transportation via a deluxe, climate-controlled motorcoach Complimentary hotel-to-hotel baggage handling.
Day 1
Overnight Flight Begin your Rhine River Cruise with an overnight flight to Amsterdam. Day 2 Amsterdam, Netherlands - Tour Begins - Board Ship Your tour begins in Amsterdam, land of waterways and bicycles. Board your cruise ship this afternoon, followed by welcome cocktails and dinner on board. This evening take a river boat ride through the romantic winding water canals of Amsterdam. Day 3 Amsterdam - Volendam After breakfast you may wish to explore the many beautiful streets of Amsterdam. This afternoon you will discover the quaint town of Volendam. Day 4 Amsterdam - Nijmegen - Krefeld, Germany Day 5 Krefeld - Cologne - Konigswinter The romantic scenery of the Rhine River unfolds as you cruise past the provincial capital of Dusseldorf and the medieval town of Zons. Mid-afternoon, you arrive in Cologne where you can explore the historic old town and Hohe-Strasse, a true shopper''s paradise. Next, cruise past Bonn, the old university town and birthplace of Beethoven, and arrive in Konigswinter, where you dock for the night. Day 6 Konigswinter - Rudesheim After breakfast, cruise alongside Koblenz, where the Rhine meets the Moselle River. Continue along the most beautiful part of the Rhine, typified by breathtaking castles nestled in hillside vineyards, and the legendary Lorelei Rock. Your final destination for the day is lovely Rudesheim. Day 7 Rudesheim - Speyer* Sit back and relax as you enjoy a leisurely day cruising the upper Rhine, passing breathtaking scenery and charming towns. Day 8 Speyer - Strasbourg, France - Disembark Ship Your cruise continues through Gambsheim and Iffezheim, two of the largest locks of the Rhine. Your journey leads you to the fascinating city of Strasbourg, where your river cruise ends. Day 9 Strasbourg - Alsace Wine Route Today you visit charming villages of the Alsace wine route. First is the well-preserved medieval town of Riquewihr, filled with vintners’ houses dating back to the 15th century. Your next stop is Kaysersberg, a village offering historic houses and castles, as well as a 16th century fortified bridge. Tonight join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner celebrating the end of a memorable trip. Day 10 Strasbourg - Tour Ends Your tour ends in Strasbourg this morning. Day 1 Overnight Flight Begin your Rhine River Cruise with an overnight flight to Amsterdam. Day 2 Amsterdam, Netherlands - Tour Begins - Board Ship Your tour begins in Amsterdam, land of waterways and bicycles. Board your cruise ship this afternoon, followed by welcome cocktails and dinner on board. This evening take a river boat ride through the romantic winding water canals of Amsterdam. Day 3 Amsterdam - Volendam After breakfast you may wish to explore the many beautiful streets of Amsterdam. This afternoon you will discover the quaint town of Volendam. Day 4 Amsterdam - Nijmegen - Krefeld, Germany Day 5 Krefeld - Cologne - Konigswinter The romantic scenery of the Rhine River unfolds as you cruise past the provincial capital of Dusseldorf and the medieval town of Zons. Mid-afternoon, you arrive in Cologne where you can explore the historic old town and Hohe-Strasse, a true shopper''s paradise. Next, cruise past Bonn, the old university town and birthplace of Beethoven, and arrive in Konigswinter, where you dock for the night. Day 6 Konigswinter - Rudesheim After breakfast, cruise alongside Koblenz, where the Rhine meets the Moselle River. Continue along the most beautiful part of the Rhine, typified by breathtaking castles nestled in hillside vineyards, and the legendary Lorelei Rock. Your final destination for the day is lovely Rudesheim. Day 7 Rudesheim - Speyer* Sit back and relax as you enjoy a leisurely day cruising the upper Rhine, passing breathtaking scenery and charming towns. Day 8 Speyer - Strasbourg, France - Disembark Ship Your cruise continues through Gambsheim and Iffezheim, two of the largest locks of the Rhine. Your journey leads you to the fascinating city of Strasbourg, where your river cruise ends. Day 9 Strasbourg - Alsace Wine Route Today you visit charming villages of the Alsace wine route. First is the well-preserved medieval town of Riquewihr, filled with vintners’ houses dating back to the 15th century. Your next stop is Kaysersberg, a village offering historic houses and castles, as well as a 16th century fortified bridge. Tonight join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner celebrating the end of a memorable trip. Day 10 Strasbourg - Tour Ends Your tour ends in Strasbourg this morning. Day 1 Overnight Flight Begin your Rhine River Cruise with an overnight flight to Amsterdam. Day 2 Amsterdam, Netherlands - Tour Begins - Board Ship Your tour begins in Amsterdam, land of waterways and bicycles. Board your cruise ship this afternoon, followed by welcome cocktails and dinner on board. This evening take a river boat ride through the romantic winding water canals of Amsterdam. Day 3 Amsterdam - Volendam After breakfast you may wish to explore the many beautiful streets of Amsterdam. This afternoon you will discover the quaint town of Volendam. Day 4 Amsterdam - Nijmegen - Krefeld, Germany Day 5 Krefeld - Cologne - Konigswinter The romantic scenery of the Rhine River unfolds as you cruise past the provincial capital of Dusseldorf and the medieval town of Zons. Mid-afternoon, you arrive in Cologne where you can explore the historic old town and Hohe-Strasse, a true shopper''s paradise. Next, cruise past Bonn, the old university town and birthplace of Beethoven, and arrive in Konigswinter, where you dock for the night. Day 6 Konigswinter - Rudesheim After breakfast, cruise alongside Koblenz, where the Rhine meets the Moselle River. Continue along the most beautiful part of the Rhine, typified by breathtaking castles nestled in hillside vineyards, and the legendary Lorelei Rock. Your final destination for the day is lovely Rudesheim. Day 7 Rudesheim - Speyer* Sit back and relax as you enjoy a leisurely day cruising the upper Rhine, passing breathtaking scenery and charming towns. Day 8 Speyer - Strasbourg, France - Disembark Ship Your cruise continues through Gambsheim and Iffezheim, two of the largest locks of the Rhine. Your journey leads you to the fascinating city of Strasbourg, where your river cruise ends. Day 9 Strasbourg - Alsace Wine Route Today you visit charming villages of the Alsace wine route. First is the well-preserved medieval town of Riquewihr, filled with vintners’ houses dating back to the 15th century. Your next stop is Kaysersberg, a village offering historic houses and castles, as well as a 16th century fortified bridge. Tonight join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner celebrating the end of a memorable trip. Day 10 Strasbourg - Tour Ends Your tour ends in Strasbourg this morning. Day 1 Overnight Flight Begin your Rhine River Cruise with an overnight flight to Amsterdam. Day 2 Amsterdam, Netherlands - Tour Begins - Board Ship Your tour begins in Amsterdam, land of waterways and bicycles. Board your cruise ship this afternoon, followed by welcome cocktails and dinner on board. This evening take a river boat ride through the romantic winding water canals of Amsterdam. Day 3 Amsterdam - Volendam After breakfast you may wish to explore the many beautiful streets of Amsterdam. This afternoon you will discover the quaint town of Volendam. Day 4 Amsterdam - Nijmegen - Krefeld, Germany Day 5 Krefeld - Cologne - Konigswinter The romantic scenery of the Rhine River unfolds as you cruise past the provincial capital of Dusseldorf and the medieval town of Zons. Mid-afternoon, you arrive in Cologne where you can explore the historic old town and Hohe-Strasse, a true shopper''s paradise. Next, cruise past Bonn, the old university town and birthplace of Beethoven, and arrive in Konigswinter, where you dock for the night. Day 6 Konigswinter - Rudesheim After breakfast, cruise alongside Koblenz, where the Rhine meets the Moselle River. Continue along the most beautiful part of the Rhine, typified by breathtaking castles nestled in hillside vineyards, and the legendary Lorelei Rock. Your final destination for the day is lovely Rudesheim. Day 7 Rudesheim - Speyer* Sit back and relax as you enjoy a leisurely day cruising the upper Rhine, passing breathtaking scenery and charming towns. Day 8 Speyer - Strasbourg, France - Disembark Ship Your cruise continues through Gambsheim and Iffezheim, two of the largest locks of the Rhine. Your journey leads you to the fascinating city of Strasbourg, where your river cruise ends. Day 9 Strasbourg - Alsace Wine Route Today you visit charming villages of the Alsace wine route. First is the well-preserved medieval town of Riquewihr, filled with vintners’ houses dating back to the 15th century. Your next stop is Kaysersberg, a village offering historic houses and castles, as well as a 16th century fortified bridge. Tonight join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner celebrating the end of a memorable trip. Day 10 Strasbourg - Tour Ends Your tour ends in Strasbourg this morning. Day 1 Overnight Flight Begin your Rhine River Cruise with an overnight flight to Amsterdam. Day 2 Amsterdam, Netherlands - Tour Begins - Board Ship Your tour begins in Amsterdam, land of waterways and bicycles. Board your cruise ship this afternoon, followed by welcome cocktails and dinner on board. This evening take a river boat ride through the romantic winding water canals of Amsterdam. Day 3 Amsterdam - Volendam After breakfast you may wish to explore the many beautiful streets of Amsterdam. This afternoon you will discover the quaint town of Volendam. Day 4 Amsterdam - Nijmegen - Krefeld, Germany Day 5 Krefeld - Cologne - Konigswinter The romantic scenery of the Rhine River unfolds as you cruise past the provincial capital of Dusseldorf and the medieval town of Zons. Mid-afternoon, you arrive in Cologne where you can explore the historic old town and Hohe-Strasse, a true shopper''s paradise. Next, cruise past Bonn, the old university town and birthplace of Beethoven, and arrive in Konigswinter, where you dock for the night. Day 6 Konigswinter - Rudesheim After breakfast, cruise alongside Koblenz, where the Rhine meets the Moselle River. Continue along the most beautiful part of the Rhine, typified by breathtaking castles nestled in hillside vineyards, and the legendary Lorelei Rock. Your final destination for the day is lovely Rudesheim. Day 7 Rudesheim - Speyer* Sit back and relax as you enjoy a leisurely day cruising the upper Rhine, passing breathtaking scenery and charming towns. Day 8 Speyer - Strasbourg, France - Disembark Ship Your cruise continues through Gambsheim and Iffezheim, two of the largest locks of the Rhine. Your journey leads you to the fascinating city of Strasbourg, where your river cruise ends. Day 9 Strasbourg - Alsace Wine Route Today you visit charming villages of the Alsace wine route. First is the well-preserved medieval town of Riquewihr, filled with vintners’ houses dating back to the 15th century. Your next stop is Kaysersberg, a village offering historic houses and castles, as well as a 16th century fortified bridge. Tonight join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner celebrating the end of a memorable trip. Day 10 Strasbourg - Tour Ends Your tour ends in Strasbourg this morning. Day 1 Overnight Flight Begin your Rhine River Cruise with an overnight flight to Amsterdam. Day 2 Amsterdam, Netherlands - Tour Begins - Board Ship Your tour begins in Amsterdam, land of waterways and bicycles. Board your cruise ship this afternoon, followed by welcome cocktails and dinner on board. This evening take a river boat ride through the romantic winding water canals of Amsterdam. Day 3 Amsterdam - Volendam After breakfast you may wish to explore the many beautiful streets of Amsterdam. This afternoon you will discover the quaint town of Volendam. Day 4 Amsterdam - Nijmegen - Krefeld, Germany Day 5 Krefeld - Cologne - Konigswinter The romantic scenery of the Rhine River unfolds as you cruise past the provincial capital of Dusseldorf and the medieval town of Zons. Mid-afternoon, you arrive in Cologne where you can explore the historic old town and Hohe-Strasse, a true shopper''s paradise. Next, cruise past Bonn, the old university town and birthplace of Beethoven, and arrive in Konigswinter, where you dock for the night. Day 6 Konigswinter - Rudesheim After breakfast, cruise alongside Koblenz, where the Rhine meets the Moselle River. Continue along the most beautiful part of the Rhine, typified by breathtaking castles nestled in hillside vineyards, and the legendary Lorelei Rock. Your final destination for the day is lovely Rudesheim. Day 7 Rudesheim - Speyer* Sit back and relax as you enjoy a leisurely day cruising the upper Rhine, passing breathtaking scenery and charming towns. Day 8 Speyer - Strasbourg, France - Disembark Ship Your cruise continues through Gambsheim and Iffezheim, two of the largest locks of the Rhine. Your journey leads you to the fascinating city of Strasbourg, where your river cruise ends. Day 9 Strasbourg - Alsace Wine Route Today you visit charming villages of the Alsace wine route. First is the well-preserved medieval town of Riquewihr, filled with vintners’ houses dating back to the 15th century. Your next stop is Kaysersberg, a village offering historic houses and castles, as well as a 16th century fortified bridge. Tonight join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner celebrating the end of a memorable trip. Day 10 Strasbourg - Tour Ends Your tour ends in Strasbourg this morning.
Special Experiences: Unpack once for a relaxing six-night Rhine River Cruise.Cruise along the most beautiful part of the Rhine, typified by breathtaking castles nestled in hillside vineyards. Travel the famous Alsace wine route and visit some of its charming villages. Enjoy a two night stay in Lucerne, known as the Swiss Paradise on the Lake. Learn some French phrases during a fun-filled French language lesson. Enjoy a cooking lesson onboard the cruise ship and learn more about the local cuisine. Sample some of the local varieties of wine which are included with every dinner while on the cruise. Visit a cheese factory in Volendam and learn the careful art of cheese making. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Heidelberg. Walking tour featuring the Old Quarter, known as "Petite France,"and the stunning Cathedral of Notre Dame. Due to tour scheduling, flights must arrive prior to 4:00 PM. Return flights should not be booked prior to 10:00 AM. Travel time from Innsbruck to Munich is approximately 2.5 hours. Colette Air passengers will fly in and out of the Munich, Germany. On day 2, embarkation is between 5:00-6:00 PM; on day 8, disembarkation is normally between 3:00-4:00 PM. Ports of call are subject to change based on pier availability. *Docking at Speyer may be replaced by Mannheim or Karlsruhe on some departure dates. Single Accommodations are extremely limited on this tour. Lunches aboard the river vessel does not include alcoholic beverages (ie:wine, liqueur). However, coffee, tea and water are included at all on-board meals. Every dinner on-board does include a glass of wine. If you have not purchased air through the tour operator and wish to purchase transfers, you must transfer at the pre-scheduled times. Air passengers will depart from the Zurich airport and all transfers will depart from the Zurich airport. |
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