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15 Day The Enchanting Rhine Zurich to Paris 2012


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15 Day The Enchanting Rhine Zurich to Paris 2012
Tour Code: EUECRZP15
Tour Type: Cruising
Tour Duration: 15 days
Tour Country: Europe
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Introduction
The Enchanting Rhine offers a Grand City Stay in Lucerne in Switzerland before embarking on a luxury river cruise if Germany, France and Holland. Enjoy gourmet cuisine and the finest wine, to beautiful green valleys and cities buzzing with chic style and world-class attractions.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1. Zürich
Arrive to Zürich and take in the famous commercial centre and the Old Town.

Day 2. Lucerne, Dine Around Dinner
Depart for Lucerne, situated on the shores of Lake Lucerne and within sight of spectacular Mt Pilatus. Tonight, dine in the ambient ‘Les Artistes’ restaurant of your hotel or at Stadtkeller Musik Restaurant, where cow bells and yodelling bring your evening to life.

Day 3. Lucerne, Freedom of Choice Touring
Explore Lucerne with a choice of touring activities. Take a walking tour of the beautiful city, followed by an organ recital; cruise the tranquil lake, or see the countryside with a unique husky dogsled experience.

Day 4. Lucerne
Travel from Lucerne to the neighbouring mountain resort town of Engelberg. Here, enjoy a brief tour taking in Engelberg Abbey and more. Then enjoy the opportunity to ride the cable car from the town, over the scenic mountain landscape and up to Mt Titlis.

Day 5. Basel
Depart Lucerne and board your river ship.

Day 6. Breisach, Freedom of Choice Touring Colmar/Black Forest
Today, choose between a city tour of Colmar in France or a tour through the famous Black Forest region of Germany.

Day 7. Speyer
On arrival in the city of Speyer today, you'll disembark for a brief tour, including a visit to the Technik Museum Speyer, Europe’s largest private technology museum.

Day 8. Rudesheim, Freedom of Choice Touring
In Rudesheim, enjoy a choice of exciting touring activities before cruising through the beautiful Rhine Gorge.

Day 9. Cochem
This morning your ship will leave the Rhine and turn onto the Moselle River, a winding and picturesque waterway. Enjoy a morning of stunning views as the scenery of the spectacular Moselle Valley drifts by. In the town of Cochem, visit Reichsburg Castle and absorb stunning views over the river below.

Day 10. Koblenz, Cologne, Freedom of Choice Touring
Alight in Koblenz and choose your activity. Rejoin your ship in Cologne.

Day 11. Amsterdam, Freedom of Choice Touring
Take a Wetlands Safari canoe trip, visit the Van Gogh Museum or enjoy a canal cruise in Amsterdam today.

Day 12. Amsterdam, Disembark Ship, Paris
Travel to Paris in comfort and style aboard a high-speed Thalys train.

Day 13. Paris, Freedom of Choice Touring
Explore Paris with a wide range of touring options. Tonight, perhaps enjoy a show at the Moulin Rouge (own expense).

Day 14. Paris at Leisure
Today is at leisure. Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Dinner cruise along the Seine, and a Paris Illuminations tour of the city at dusk.

Day 15. Depart Paris
After breakfast your tour concludes with a transfer to the airport.


Main Highlights

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Additional Highlights
  • See APT Cruising Fleet web page
  • In Lucerne, ride a cable car for stunning views from Mt Titlis
  • Visit the Technik Museum in Speyer
  • Enjoy a Dinner cruise along the River Seine in Paris
  • Airport transfers and tipping included
  • Enjoy excursions and entertainment at no extra cost
  • Services of an APT Tour Director
  • In Lucerne, choose between a cruise of Lake Lucerne, a husky dogsled experience or a walking tour of the city sights
  • Choose between a tour of Colmar in France or the Black Forest in Germany
  • Choose from three options in Rüdesheim
  • From Cologne, explore the 2012 Floriade Expo in Venlo, or visit Maastricht
  • Enjoy a choice of unique activities in Amsterdam and Paris
  • Absorb the beautiful scenery of the Rhône River and Moselle River valleys
  • Cruise through the magnificent Rhine Gorge, a World Heritage-listed site
  • Cruise past castles, quaint villages and fertile fields along the River Rhine
  • Stay three nights in Lucerne and Paris
  • Enjoy seven nights cruising on the luxurious MS AmaCello
  • Enjoy 14 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches and 10 Dinners
  • All meals, and wine and beer with lunch and dinner, are included when on board
  • Enjoy a choice of different dining experiences on your river ship
  • Price includes port charges
  • Floriade operates 4 April to mid-October 2012
  • Disruptions to cruising and itinerary arrangements may occur
  • Prices are for land content only per person
  • Please Contact Us for our great airfares to Europe

Tour Dates
Start Date End Date Price
08 Jul 201222 Jul 2012Contact us for price
19 Aug 201202 Sep 2012Contact us for price
02 Sep 201216 Sep 2012Contact us for price
30 Sep 201214 Oct 2012Contact us for price

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