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The Enchanting Rhine With AMA Waterways

October 10-22, 2012
 
 
   

Board your overnight flight to Amsterdam, Holland. Arrive in charming Amsterdam and embark your luxurious river cruise ship. Your tour of Amsterdam begins with a scenic canal cruise through the city known as the “Venice of the North.” See the beautiful homes that line the water, the fabled Skinny Bridge, and the famous Anne Frank House. Then, enjoy a panoramic city tour, where you will see the great landmarks of Amsterdam including a photo stop at a Windmill. Arrive in Düsseldorf to visit the Floriade World Horticultural Expo, bringing together more than 100 exhibitors from dozens of countries. In Cologne enjoy a guided walking tour through the old part of the city and a visit to the fabled 13th-century gothic cathedral. Sail through the fascinating Rhine Gorge, passing castle after castle and the infamous Lorelei Rock. In Rüdesheim, enjoy a wine tasting with a local vintner. Explore the Drosselgasse, a narrow alley lined with wine taverns and restaurants during your free time. Visit the historic Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum, housing a remarkable collection of robotic and self-playing musical instruments from the 18th to 20th centuries. Sail to Speyer, one of Germany’s oldest cities, known for the Speyer Cathedral, and the Altpörtel (old gate) with a 13th-century gate tower. The ship sails to Strasbourg, France. Capital, situated on the Ill River, where it flows into the Rhine on the border with Germany. Enjoy a canal cruise of this picturesque town, known for its black and white timber-framed buildings, covered bridges and medieval watchtowers. Choose between a city tour of Colmar ,or a tour through the famous Black Forest region of Germany. On the Black Forest tour, enjoy your drive through a scenic forested area where you will encounter a number of lakes as well as charming examples of rural architecture. In medieval Colmar, see remarkable halftimbered framed houses, and the German influenced old quarter filled with streets of unexpected twists and turns; canals and the Launch River. Disembark the ship in Basel, Switzerland, a city with a glorious past still evident in its medieval Town Hall and exquisite 18th century homes. Depart for Lucerne, a medieval gem, and visit the Lion Monument before checking you’re your hotel. Enjoy a walking tour that will explore some of the city’s famous cobblestone streets, monuments, fountain-embellished public squares, covered bridges and colorful frescoed buildings. In the morning take a scenic drive to Zurich, where you will check into your hotel. Your walking tour of picturesque Zurich will include Grossmünster, St.Peter, with the largest church clock face in the world, Old Town, Town Hall and Fraumünster, which offers an exceptional 360° panoramic view of Zurich. The afternoon and evening are free for you to explore the town on your own. In the morning transfer to the airport for your flight home.


Price includes roundtrip air from Kansas City

About This Trip
Transport Fly/Luxury Cruise
Meals All Meals Onboard
Price Cabins starting at $5639
Single Supplement: Call for more information
Deposit

$500 due with registration

(see general conditions)

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