10/02/10 – Day 1, Saturday - Board your overnight transatlantic flight.

10/03/10 – Day 2, Sunday- Zurich, Switzerland.  Transfer to Basel.  Your river cruise vessel is docked on the Rhine River in Basel, where France, Germany, and Switzerland meet.  Before dinner, meet your crew at a WELCOME RECEPTION.

10/04/10 – Day 3, Monday – Stasbourg, France.  Situated on the border of France and Germany, Stasbourg is influenced by the culture of both countries and is the capital of the Alsace region.  It is the seat of the Council of Europe and the European Parliament.  A Local Guide shows you the noteworthy sights; the GOTHIC CATHEDRAL, the lovely LA PETITE FRANCE district, Place Kleber, the Place Gutenberg with the statue of the inventor of the printing press.  Strasbourg is also home to the Kronenbourg Brewery.  An optional excursion into the Alsace wine region is available.   

10/05/10 – Day 4, Tuesday – Excursion to Heidelberg, Germany – Mainz.  Heidelberg is Germany’s oldest university town of Student Prince fame, a world-romance love musical.  The ruins of the imposing HEIDELBERG CASTLE, built of red sandstone, tower above the city.  Of particular interest is the GIANT VAT, an 18^th century wine cask holding 49,000 gallons!

10/06/10 – Day 5, Wednesday – Mainz-Rudesheim.  Situated on the left bank of the Rhine, opposite the mouth of the Main River, Mainz is Germany’s largest and most important wine market.  The Old Town has many interesting shops, tea rooms, and restaurants, and a fountain on the Schillerplatz is decorated with scenes of the famous carnival held here every year.  Gutenberg, the father of modern printing, was born here and you’ll visit the GUTENBERG MUSEUM.  The pretty little town of Rudesheim is the perfect example of a Rhine Valley wine town.  SIEGFRIED’S MECHANICAL MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM is a real surprise!  Enjoy a SPECIAL TREAT, then there’s free time to explore the Drosselgasse and pick up some souvenirs.

10/07/10 – Day 6, Thursday – Koblenz.  Downstream from Rudesheim is the dramatic RHINE GORGE, the most beautiful stretch of the river dotted every mile with castles!  Pass the legendary rock of the Lorelei, where sweet songs of local beauties lured enchanted soldiers to their doom.  Situated at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers, 2,000 year old Koblenz is the cultural and business center of the Middle Rhine Region.

10/08/10 – Day 7, Friday – Cologne.  Cologne is the capital of the Rhineland and one of Germany’s largest cities.  The soaring twin steeples of Cologne’s magnificent gothic cathedral – which took more than 600 years to build – dominate the sky line.  The Germano-Roman Museum next to the cathedral is a must for history buffs!  The Old Town abounds with taverns, cafes, and shops.  The favorite local beer here is Kolsch.

10/09/10 – Day 8, Saturday – Amsterdam, Holland.  Holland’s capital is sophisticated and modern, with a rich and fascinating history.  This delightful 700 year old city with it’s elegant and classic architecture, cafes and restaurants, and lively marketplace has a distinct ambience.  The works of famous Dutch masters can be seen in the world-renowned museums such as the Rijksmuseum or the Van Gogh.  There is no better way to see Amsterdam than by CANAL BOAT, cruising through the elegant grachten lined with stately homes dating back to Amsterdam’s “Golden Age.”

10/10/09 – Day 9, Sunday – Amsterdam.  Your Home bound flight leaves the same day.

Rates are per person based on double occupancy and include all meals, wine & beer with dinner, sightseeing included in every town, deluxe accommodations:

Brand new River Boat “Luminary”, Built 2010, 140 passengers

Category E    Indigo Deck                      Window cabin                            $2339

Category B    Sapphire Deck Aft             Panoramic Sliding Glass Doors     $2936

Category A   Sapphire Deck Forward      Panoramic Sliding Glass Doors     $2986

Category P    Royal Deck                       Panoramic Sliding Glass Doors     $3086

Junior Suite  Royal Deck                       Panoramic Sliding Glass Doors     $3538

• Taxes are additional $98
• Optional Travel Protection Plus is highly recommended at $309
• Deposit of $250 pp without air, $500 pp with air, plus insurance
• Full payment due by 07/05/10
• Option to add 7 day “Amsterdam, Paris & London” post cruise vacation package from $1389