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| Paris & the Heart of Europe River Cruise |
| Tour Code: PRT |
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| 18 Day Trip |
Per person rates from:
$5710 East Coast
Rate includes discounts. Some taxes, fees additional. Read More.
Terms and Conditions
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Departures are available from March through October 2009.
May 5, June 26, August 17 and September 28 departures operate from Vienna to Paris. |
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| Trip Itinerary |
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| DAY 1 USA-Paris |
Paris, France
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| Overnight flight to Paris. |
| DAY 2 Paris |
Paris, France
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| Arrive at Paris' Charles de Gaulle Airport where you'll be transferred to the hotel. |
| DAY 3 Paris |
Paris, France
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We begin our city tour with a drive up the grand boulevard Champs-Elysees, passing the Arc de Triomphe. We’ll stop for a photo opportunity at the Eiffel Tower before continuing to Place Vendome, Hotel de Ville, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Latin Quarter. We’ll then go to Les Invalides, the Louvre courtyard, and Luxembourg Gardens, where we will see a slice of daily Parisian life as well as view Bartholdi’s model for the Statue of Liberty.
Breakfast Included |
| DAY 4 Paris, Trier |
Paris, France
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Today, travel by motorcoach from Paris, France to Trier, Germany where you’ll board the ship. Your afternoon panoramic tour of Germany’s oldest city, also called the second Rome, showcases the former Roman Imperial Baths, the impressive Roman gate Porta Nigra and Emperor Constantine’s throne room, all of which are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Breakfast and Dinner Included |
| DAY 5 Bernkastel, Traben-Tarbach |
Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany
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Discover Bernkaste's 500-plus years of winemaking history, with historic vineyards and delightful market squares. After a scenic cruise past the Moselle region’s vine-filled slopes and picturesque villages, discover the romantic twin town of Traben-Trarbach, where treasures of Art Nouveau architecture pay tribute to the wealthy wine merchants of the 19th century. Afterwards, savor delectable Riesling wines from local vineyards.
Breakfast, Lunch and Captain's Welcome Dinner Included |
| DAY 6 Koblenz, Cruising the romantic Rhine, Rudesheim |
Rudesheim, Germany
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In Koblenz, situated at the confluence of the Rhine and the Moselle, amble through picturesque streets while your local expert explains the town’s history and importance in the region. Later in the day, cruise along the UNESCO World Heritage-designated romantic Rhine with its more than 40 castles and famous Lorelei Rock. Enjoy leisure time in Rudesheim, a celebrated wine town during the evening.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included |
| DAY 7 Frankfurt |
Frankfurt, Germany
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Your panoramic tour of dynamic Frankfurt takes you through the financial hub with its imposing skyline and past Old Town, Goethe University, and the Botanical Gardens. Then explore the historic area around Romer Square on foot, passing St. Paul’s Church and picturesque gabled houses.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included |
| DAY 8 Miltenberg |
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Visit historic Miltenberg, a quintessentially charming medieval village with its fairytale half-timbered houses, Crooked House, and Royal Inn, which has been serving meals since the 17th century. Take in the breathtakingly beautiful scenery along the meandering Main River as you relax onboard in the afternoon.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included |
| DAY 9 Wurzburg (Rothenburg) |
Wurzburg, Germany
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| Travel along the Romantic Road, a spectacular route winding through Bavaria to the Alps, past extravagant baroque palaces, medieval-walled towns, placid lakes, and beautiful mountains. Located on the Tauber River, a visit to Rothenburg is like taking a trip back in time to the Middle Ages. |
| DAY 10 Bamberg |
Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany
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Stroll through the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bamberg with your guide. See the unique town hall, the Imperial Cathedral, and the fishermen’s village known as Little Venice.
Breakfast, Lunch and Captain's Farewell Dinner Included |
| DAY 11 Nuremberg |
Nuremberg, Germany
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| DAY 12 Nuremberg |
Nuremberg, Germany
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Today’s tour takes you through Nuremberg, an archetypal German medieval city encircled by mighty defensive walls and red-roofed buildings. The second largest city in Bavaria is the birthplace of Albrecht Durer and home to world-famous gingerbread and the pocket watch. It is also where the infamous Nazi rallies were held during World War II, and its courthouse (Room 600) held the memorable trials after the war. Discover the sights of Nuremberg during your panoramic tour before exploring the walled Old Town on foot.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included |
| DAY 13 Regensburg |
Regensburg, Germany
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Regensburg, one of the finest medieval towns in Europe, captures 2000 years of living history with outstanding manmade monuments like the 12th-century stone bridge and the towering gothic cathedral. Our walking tour explores the architectural treasures of Old Town as well as the Cathedral of St. Peter, with magnificent stained glass windows dating back to the 14th century. Genuine Bavarian hospitality adds to the vibrant mix of art and culture of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included |
| DAY 14 Passau |
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Passau boasts a delightful layer of Italian style on quintessential German foundations. Explore the well-preserved town and visit St. Stephan’s Cathedral, home to Europe’s largest pipe organ, and site of your organ recital.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included |
| DAY 15 Melk |
Innsbruck, Austria
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Upon arrival in Melk, be greeted by the 900-year-old Benedictine abbey situated high atop the granite cliffs of the Danube. The beautiful complex is a masterpiece of baroque art and architecture. During your tour through the abbey complex, the guide will bring history to life as you discover one work of art after another.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included |
| DAY 16 Melk, Wachau Valley and Krems |
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Start the day with a scenic cruise through the Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape representing one of the most beautiful stretches of river valleys in Europe, en route to Krems. Today, we invite you on a different kind of journey to discover the fascination of wine. We’ll take you to the best traditional and state-of-the-art wine domain where you’ll experience a treat for all the senses, from the vineyards to the cellars. See, feel, smell the wines on a walk through the estate and taste the noble juice of the vine.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included |
| DAY 17 Vienna |
Vienna, Austria
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Vienna’s compact historic city center is an exciting array of cafes and grand places, culminating at the magnificent gothic cathedral. Your city tour will take you along the stately Ringstrasse to the most beloved architectural wonder in all of Vienna, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, where Mozart was married in 1782. On the way you’ll pass Figaro House, where Mozart once lived and wrote The Marriage of Figaro.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included |
| DAY 18 Vienna---USA |
Vienna, Austria
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Disembark the ship and transfer to Vienna Airport for your flight home.
Breakfast Included |
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