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Day 1 - Depart Home
Gateway City to Paris
Day 2 - Paris
Arrive at Paris’ Charles de Gaulle Airport where you’ll be
transferred to the hotel.
Day 3 - Paris
We begin our city tour with a drive up the grand boulevard Champs-Elysées,
passing the Arc de Triomphe. We’ll stop for a photo opportunity
at the Eiffel Tower before continuing to Place Vendôme, Hôtel
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)Featured Excursion: Paris
city tour
Day 4 - Paris, Trier
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
/ Dinner)Featured Excursion: Trier city tour
Day 5 - Bernkastel, Traben-Trarbach
Discover Bernkastel’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 / Captain’s Welcome Dinner)Featured
Excursion: Bernkastel walking tour, Traben-Trarbach walking tour and wine
experience
Day 6 - Koblenz, cruising the romantic
Rhine, Rüdesheim
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 Rüdesheim,
a celebrated wine town during the evening.(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)Featured
Excursion: Koblenz walking tour
Day 7 - Frankfurt
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 Römer
Square on foot, passing St. Paul’s Church and picturesque gabled
houses. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)Featured Excursion: Frankfurt city
tour
Day 8 - Miltenberg
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 / Dinner)Featured Excursion: Miltenberg
walking tour
Day 9 - Würzburg (Rothenburg)
Travel along the Romantic Road, a spec-tacular 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.
The old city walls still stand, protecting the charming core of gothic
churches and gabled houses from intruders. (Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 10 - Bamberg
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. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Captain’s
Farewell Dinner)Featured Excursion: Bamberg walking tour
Day 11 - Depart Nuremberg
Disembark the ship and transfer to Nuremberg Airport for your flight home,
or extend your stay in Prague, the “City of Spires.”
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Cruise ship operating this itinerary
River Princess
Paris & European River Romance River Cruise Package
Includes:
7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the lovely River Princess
2 nights in Paris at a superior first class Tour Eiffel Suffren Hotel
(or similar) with breakfast
All meals onboard
Complimentary fine wine during dinner, bottled water in your stateroom,
and 24-hour specialty coffee during your cruise
9 shore excursions, fully hosted by English-speaking guides
State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system on all shore excursions
Complimentary use of bicycles during your cruise
Exciting onboard entertainment and insightful lectures
Exclusive Epicurean Adventurer Program
Captain’s Welcome & Farewell Dinners
An experienced Cruise Manager and attentive, all English-speaking staff
All transfers on arrival and departure days
Departures Spring, Summer, Fall
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