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Duration | 16 days |
Price From | $ 6,938 |
Price Per Day | $ 434 |
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Trip Style | Group tour |
Lodging Level | Standard |
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Flights & Transport | No |
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Meals Included | N/A |
Description | Explore the highlights of following cities: Koblenz, Amsterdam, Lucerne, Basel, Cologne, Geneva, Bern, Interlaken, Heidelberg, Gruyeres, Evian Les Bains, Mainz |
Day 1 ZÜRICH, SWITZERLAND
Welcome dinner at your hotel.
Day 2 ZÜRICH - BIEL/BIENNE - NEUCHÂTEL - GENEVA
Start the day with an orientation tour of Zurich's Old Town. Stop in Biel/Bienne and explore the historical center, and in lakeside Neuchatel, before arriving in Geneva.
Day 3 GENEVA
Guided sightseeing features a visit to the Reformation Park and a walk through the Old Town.
Day 4 GENEVA - ÉVIAN LES BAINS, FRANCE - BROC - GRUYÈRE AREA, SWITZERLAND
Stop in the famous spa town of Évian-les-Bains, and see the Rhone vineyards. Arrive in Gruyeres and visit the magnificent castle, followed by lunch. Then, visit the famous Maison Cailler chocolate factory in Broc.
Day 5 GRUYÈRE AREA - GSTAAD - GRINDELWALD
Enjoy an orientation of one of Switzerland's most popular ski resorts, Gstaad, before arriving in Grindelwald.
Day 6 GRINDELWALD. EXCURSION TO THE JUNGFRAU
Highlights of the day is an unforgettable trip to Europe's highest railway station, the Jungfraujoch. Enjoy the Alpine Sensation, the Panorama 360° Experience, the Ice Palace, the Sphinx Observatory and receive your Jungfrau Passport.
Day 7 GRINDELWALD - BERNE - LUCERNE
In Berne, the guided walking tour features the Bear Park, the Old Town, and panoramic views of the city from the Rose Garden. Continue to Lucerne.
Day 8 LUCERNE
Your morning walking tour includes the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge. This evening a farewell dinner has been prepared for you at a local restaurant.
Day 9 LUCERNE - BASEL, SWITZERLAND (EMBARKATION)
Transfer from Lucerne to Basel. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding. Enjoy dinner and explore the ship on your first night on board.
Day 10 BREISACH, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO BLACK FOREST
7 German Winemaking and the Beautiful Black Forest Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host.You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to visit the charming village of Colmar in the morning, with its half-timbered medieval and early renaissance buildings.
Day 11 STRASBOURG, FRANCE
A Grand Cathedral and La Petite France You may also choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to the historic Maginot Line"the pre-WWII fortifications designed to protect the eastern border of France, or visit Alsace's wine country today.Alternatively, take some free time in Strasbourg to visit a museum, or stroll across the city center.
Day 12 MAINZ, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO HEIDELBERG
Castle Walls, and the World's Biggest Wine BarrelEnjoy live entertainment on board your ship this evening.
Day 13 RÜDESHEIM - RHINE GORGE
Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine CountryRelax on the Sky Deck for an afternoon cruise through the spectacular Rhine Gorge to Koblenz. Sail past the legendary rock of The Lorelei"where the siren of mythology sang songs to lure ill-fated sailors. Travel Through 2000 Years Of Monumental History Enjoy free time in Koblenz before a relaxing evening on board with dinner and live entertainment.
Day 14 COLOGNE
Prost! Celebrate in the Rhineland Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities.Spend free time over a glass of Kolsch pale lager"locally brewed for over 100 years!
Day 15 AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND
Canals of Colorful AmsterdamDuring tulip season, you may take a Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof gardens"with more than seven million tulips, daffodils and hyacinths, as well as other bulbs, planted each year. Outside of tulip season, join a Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills and charming Dutch houses. You may also choose an Optional Biking Tour to discover the countryside. Take some free time to explore Amsterdam's colorful streets and canal houses, galleries, and shops.
Day 16 AMSTERDAM (DISEMBARKATION)
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.