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AMAWATERWAYS - 2010 Europe's Heartland Cruise

 
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14 Days - 3 nights in Paris, an enchanting 7 night cruise from Trier to Nuremberg
plus 2 nights in Prague

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2010 Departures and Prices Per Person in USD
Ship
Start Cruise
Start City Cruise Only Cruise + Land
14 May
Prague $2,499 $3,649
20 May
Paris $2,499 $3,649
25 June Prague $2,399 $3,549
01 July Paris $2,399 $3,549
17 July Prague $2,399 $3,549
23 July Paris $2,399 $3,549
06 August Prague $2,399 $3,549
12 August Paris $2,399 $3,549
28 August Prague $2,599 $3,749
03 September Paris $2,699 $3,849
17 September Prague $2,699 $3,849
23 September Paris $2,699 $3,849
29 October Prague $2,299 $3,449
04 November Paris $2,099 $3,249

 
Single price: 50% of Twin Price.
Junior Suite: 100% of twin price

Single Supplement for Land: USD $650 per person
Port charges of USD $133 per person are not included.

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Please Note: Children pay the same as adults. Children under 18 years have to share the cabins with an adult 18 and plus, Cabins only holds 2 passengers

Rates, additional charges and conditions are subject to change, and to
currency fluctuation, without notice - Errors and Omissions Excepted
updated 01JAN10

Cabin Upgrades per person in US Dollars

The above prices are per person in Category E in a deluxe outside stateroom with window,
To upgrade to a higher category, add the following amount per person
Category Deck Stateroom Price
D Piano Window
$169
C Cello French Balcony
$499
B Cello French Balcony
$699
A Violin French Balcony
$799
A+ Violin French Balcony
$999
S Violin French Balcony $1699
Please Note: Please select bedding configuration at the time of booking.
The choices are: Choice A: Two twin beds | Choice B: One large bed (larger than queen size)

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Included in your Amadeus Waterway Cruise

Start your European vacation with a big splash in Paris before joining our cruise in Trier, the oldest city in Germany. You will be enchanted by the meandering Mosel Valley with Europe's steepest vineyards and the precious towns of Bernkastel, Zell and Cochem. Taste the Mosel vintages in cozy taverns, then sail through the most beautiful stretch of the Rhine with all its picturesque castles from Koblenz to charming Rüdesheim. Enter the Main River with its quaint medieval towns of Miltenberg, Wertheim and Bamberg and sail through the Main-Danube Canal to historic Nuremberg before ending your journey in historic Prague.

  • 3 Nights Hotel Accommodation in Paris including daily Buffet Breakfast
  • Transfer from the Hotel in Paris via Luxembourg to the Ship in Trier
  • 7 night Deluxe Cruise Accommodation in an Outside Stateroom - 82% of the Staterooms with large French Balconies
  • Infotainment System in all Staterooms with Internet, Movie and Music Library & English Language TV stations
  • Terry Bathrobes and White-on-white plush Bedding in all Staterooms
  • Superb Dining with all Meals included during your Cruise
  • Unlimited Quality Red & White Wines from Europe's great Wine Regions with every Dinner onboard the Ship
  • Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner & Captain's Gala Dinner
  • Transfer from the Ship in Nuremberg to the Hotel in Prague
  • 2 Nights Hotel Accommodation in Prague including daily Buffet Breakfast
  • Daily Sightseeing Program as outlined in the Itinerary
  • Special Highlights including Folklore Dances, Lectures, Theme Dinners, onboard Music Performances and afternoon & evening Piano Music
  • Use of Bicycles to explore on your own
  • Services of Professional Cruise Director
  • All English Language onboard in a
  • non-smoking Environment (smoking permitted only on the Sun Deck)
  • All Transfers with the Purchase of Cruise, Land & Air package
  • All local Taxes

ITINERARY

Day 1    PARIS
Arrive in Paris and transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.

Day 2    PARIS
Enjoy Paris' famous sights during your morning guided tour. Visit Notre Dame Cathedral, see the unique Louvre Museum, the commemorative Arc de Triomphe, the Opéra, La Madeleine, Les Champs Elysées and much more. The remainder of the day is yours to explore the many museums, galleries and other attractions that the city has to offer. (B)

Day 3    PARIS
Enjoy a full free day to explore the amazing "City of Lights," where romance fills the air. Stroll along Les Champs Elysées, the boutique-lined boulevards, or see the Eiffel Tower, built for the World's Fair of 1889. Paris at night offers unlimited possibilities for every taste. (B)

Day 4    PARIS / LUXEMBOURG - EMBARKATION - TRIER, GERMANY
Say "Au Revoir" to Paris as you drive through the scenic French countryside of Champagne to Luxembourg. Luxembourg is one of the last independent duchies that made up Western and Central Europe. Today the Grand Duchy is important because of its role in international politics and banking. Continue on to Trier for brief overview of town before embarking the ship. Tonight, gather onboard for a Welcome Dinner. (B,D)

Day 5    BERNKASTEL - ZELL
After breakfast, arrive in the charming village of Bernkastel. Strategically located in the middle of the Mosel wine-producing region, Bernkastel boasts over 500 years of documented wine history. Take a guided walking tour through the old town center with its many medieval and Renaissance buildings, before continuing on to Zell, a delightful town famous for its wine "Zeller Schwarze Katz." Experience the hospitality of Zell with a visit by the Mayor and Wine Queens. Enjoy a wine tasting as you are treated to a special performance by the Black Cats. (B,L,D)

Day 6    COCHEM / KOBLENZ / RHINE CASTLES - RUDESHEIM
Decide between a guided tour of hilltop Reichsburg Castle, which offers fascinating views of the river valley, then drive to Koblenz. Or cruise to Koblenz which is situated at the confluence of the Mosel and Rhine Rivers for a guided walking tour of the city. Enjoy scenic cruising during lunch, as you cruise along the most beautiful and famous part of the Rhine, seeing castle after castle and the legendary Lorelei Rock. Arrive in Rüdesheim and visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum after dinner. Tonight, explore the Drosselgasse, a narrow alley lined with wine taverns and restaurants. The ship moors overnight in Rüdesheim. (B,L,D)

Day 7   MAINZ / HEIDELBERG / FRANKFURT
Today, decide between two excursions: take a guided walking tour of beautiful Mainz and see the famous Gutenberg Museum, home of the world's first printed bible, then travel to Frankfurt by bus for a tour of the historic “Romer” center. Or, travel by motorcoach to Heidelberg, Germany's oldest university town, where you will visit the red-walled Castle, enjoy gorgeous views of the Neckar Valley below, and see the Great Vat, a 49,000-gallon 8th-century wine cask. Later this afternoon, return to Frankfurt, where the remainder of the day is free for you to explore. The ship moors overnight in Frankfurt. (B,L,D)

Day 8    MILTENBERG
Arrive in Wertheim and travel by motorcoach to Miltenberg for a guided morning walking tour of this old Franconian town, which reveals narrow cobblestone streets and gabled, half-timbered houses. Return to Wertheim this afternoon for some free time to explore the town on your own. (B,L,D)

Day 9    WURZBURG
Würzburg, "the Pearl of the Romantic Road," is the capital of Lower Franconia, and a center of wine and trade. Visit the major sights including the magnificent Residenz Palace. This afternoon, you can join an optional excursion to medieval Rothenburg. A walking tour helps you appreciate its ramparts and towers, cobbled lanes and 16thcentury houses. The remainder of the afternoon is yours to explore on your own before returning to the ship in Würzburg. (B,L,D)

Day 10    BAMBERG
Arrive in Hassfurt, located on the Main River, and travel by motorcoach to enchanting Bamberg, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993. Enjoy a guided walking tour of this medieval gem and see the breathtaking cathedral, the Old Town Hall that straddles the river, and the city's serpentine streets with charming houses and 18th-century mansions. Rejoin the ship in Hassfurt and continue cruising on the Main-Danube Canal to Nuremberg. (B,L,D)

Day 11    NUREMBERG / PRAGUE / CZECH REPUBLIC
After breakfast, enjoy a guided morning tour of the historic city of Nuremberg with its fabulous Gothic churches and elegant impressive walls. You will have some free time to explore the town on your own before transferring to Prague. (B)

Day 12    PRAGUE
This morning's sightseeing reveals why Prague is considered one of Europe's most attractive cities. Visit the thousand-year-old Hradcany Castle courtyard and St. Vitus, then walk over the Charles Bridge to the Old Market Square. The evening is free to mix with the locals at Wenceslas Square, shop for souvenirs or enjoy one of the charming cafés or restaurants. (B)

Day 13    PRAGUE DEPARTURE
Bid farewell to Prague and transfer to the airport for your homebound flight. (B)

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