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PARIS TO ISTANBUL CRUISE

ITINERARY

Day 1    Arrive Paris France
Time to rest or start exploring the city during the balance of the day

Day 2   Paris
Enjoy Paris' famous sights during this morning's guided tour. The remainder of the day is yours to
explore. (B)

Day 3    Paris
Enjoy a full free day in the amazing City of Light. Stroll along Champs Elysées, the boutique- lined boulevards,
or visit the top of the Eiffel Tower, built for the World's Fair of 1889. Paris at night offers unlimited possibilities
for everybody's taste. (B)

Day 4   Paris - Luxembourg - Trier, Germany
This morning, drive through the French countryside of Champagne to Luxembourg, one of the last of hundreds of independent duchies which once made up western and central Europe. Today, the Grand Duchy owes its importance to its role in international politics and banking. There is free time for lunch and a guide city
tour before continuing to Trier and embarkation on the ship. Tonight gather on board for a Welcome Dinner.
(B, D)

Day 5  Bernkastell - Zell
This morning, 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." (B, L, D)

Day 6   Cochem - Koblenz - Rhine Castles - Rudesheim
This morning, tour Cochem and the hilltop Reichsburg Castle. Then continue to Koblenz, situated at the
confluence of the Mosel and Rhine Rivers. This afternoon cruise along the most beautiful and famous part of the Rhine. See castle after castle and the legendary Lorelei Rock. In Rüdesheim, visit Siegfried's Musical Instrument Museum and explore the Drosselgasse. (B, L, D)

Day 7   Mainz - Heidelberg - Frankfurt
Today, you can choose to disembark in Mainz and participate in a full day excursion to Heidelberg. Or you can enjoy a leisurely walking tour of charming Mainz, followed by a lunchtime cruise on the Main river to Frankfurt where you will have a guided walking tour of the historic city center. (B, L, D)

Day 8  Miltenberg - Wertheim
Arrive in Miltenberg and disembark for a guided morning walking tour of this old Franconian town, which reveals narrow cobblestone streets and gabled, half- timbered houses. Shop for souvenirs before you are
continuing to charming Wertheim for an interesting glass- blowing performance. Then there is free time to browse the market square before re- boarding the ship. (B, L, D)

Day 9  Wurzburg
Würzburg is the capital of Lower Franconia and a center of wine and trade. Visit the major sights including the magnificent Residence Palace. This afternoon, why not join an optional excursion to medieval Rothenburg.
Free time to explore before returning to Würzburg. (B, L, D)

Day 10    Bamberg
Enjoy a leisurely morning cruising before you enter the Main- Danube Canal at enchanting Bamberg. Disembark for a guided tour of this medieval gem, with its uniquely intact townscape. Marvel at the breathtaking cathedral,
the Old Town Hall that straddles the river, and the city's serpentine streets. Tonight, arrive in Nuremberg.
(B, L, D)

Day 11  Nuremberg - Prague, Czech Republic
After breakfast, transfer to Prague, where you will arrive in time for lunch, the afternoon is free to explore on your own. (B)

Day 12  Nuremburg - Continental Divide - Riedenburg
Enjoy a guided morning tour of this historic city with its fabulous Gothic churches and elegant patrician houses.
At lunchtime, rejoin the ship further along the Main- Danube Canal and continue to the highest point of your cruise - 1,332 feet above sea level - before descending through stair- step locks to stop in the Bavarian town of Riedenburg (B, L, D).

Day 13  Regensburg
Arrive in magnificent Regensburg, one of Germany's best preserved medieval cities. A guided tour will show you the city's highlights, including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Pretoria - gates to an ancient Roman fort built in 179 AD. In the evening enjoy folklore music on board. (B, L, D)

Day 14  Passau - Linz Austria
After breakfast, arrive in picturesque Passau, where the rivers Inn and Ilz join the Danube. During your walking tour, gaze at this fairy- tale city founded more than 2,000 years ago. Or, take an optional full day tour to Salzburg. For those staying on board, enjoy a scenic cruise from Passau into Austria and on to Linz. After dinner, take a walk through this delightful town. (B, L, D)

Day 15  Melk - Vienna
Cruise through the narrow Strudengau and reach the Wachau Valley early this morning. A tour takes you to Melk's magnificent Benedictine Abbey. At lunchtime, continue through the romantic Wachau Valley. Late
this afternoon arrive in Vienna, the "City of Music." tonight explore the vibrant Austrian capital on your own, or come along for an optional Mozart and Strauss concert (B,L,D)

Day 16  Vienna
A tour of Vienna includes Hofburg Palace, the Vienna Opera House, Ringstrasse, and awe- inspiring St. Stephen's Cathedral. Then enjoy a free afternoon to shop or to explore on your own. This afternoon continue cruising overnight
to Hungary and Budapest. (B, L, D)

Day 17  Budapest, Hungary
Free morning for shopping, or sightseeing. Your afternoon tour includes Buda and Pest and features Buda Castle, the distinctive Fisherman's Bastion, the marvelous Royal Palace and more. Tonight enjoy a Gala Farewell
Dinner. (B, L, D)

Day 18  Budapest - Puzta Excursion
Upon arrival, you will be met by horse- herds and greeted with warm hospitality, brandy and scones. You can take a ride in an Ox- cart, see a typical Gypsy village and will marvel at the equestrian skills of the riders and drivers during the horse show. Try a light lunch of Goulash, the national dish, before returning to Budapest. (B, L, D)

Day 19  Mohacs - Pecs - Vukovar, Croatia
Morning arrival in Mohacs, where you depart for an excursion to Pecs. Charming Old Pecs will be brought alive by your local guides during your walking tour. Once your ship exits Hungary, the Danube will make up the border between Serbia on one side and Croatia on the other. Tonight, arrive in Vukovar, Croatia. (B, L, D)

Day 20 Vukovar - Novi Sad, Serbia
This morning, a guided bus and walking tour of Vukovar will show you the main sights of the city. During lunch, continue your cruise to Novi Sad, Serbia, where you will tour the Petrovaradin Fortress. (B, L, D)

Day 21 Belgrade
This morning, arrive in Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, where you have a chance to explore both - the old and the new town. Your guided tour features Tito's memorial, the Town Hall, the Federal Parliament Building, Terazije Square, Republic Square and Mihajlova street, as well as Belgrade Fort, "Varos” Gate and the mighty Kalemegdan Fortress. (B, L, D)

Day 22 Cruising Through the Iron Gate
Today, enjoy a full day of cruising through one of Europe's most impressive natural wonders, the Iron Gates. Here the Danube passes through narrows gorges, as the river winds between the Carpathian and the Balkan Mountains. This natural border also makes up the frontier between Serbia and Romania. (B, L, D)

Day 23 Vidin, Bulgaria
Bada Vida Fortress sits guard over the Danube at the Bulgarian frontier town of Vidin. castle. From here, take an excursion to Belogradschik, a beautifully restored 6th century castle, located in a fairytale landscape of unusual rock formations. (B, L, D)

Day 24 Guirgi - Bucharest, Romania
Today, enjoy a full day excursion to Bucharest, capital and largest city in Romania. The city is famed for its Belle Epoque era buildings dating from the 19th century. During the morning city tour, you will see the Arch of Triumph, Soseaua Kiseleff, the Athenaeum, the Library and the Parliament Palace - the world's largest palace. Enjoy lunch in a typical Romanian restaurant, then choose to shop, explore on your own or visit the open air museum, which
was dedicated to the traditional architecture and buildings of rural Romania. (B, L, D)

Day 25 Rousse - Veliko Turnavo - Nessebar, Bulgaria
This morning, disembark in Rousse and continue your tour by motorcoach. Your first stop this morning is the ancient capital of Bulgaria, Veliko Turnavo. Here you will tour Tsarevets Hill, the citadel of the city, the old fortress walls, the Royal Palaces, the Patriarchal church and Baldwin's Tower. Shoppers can explore the traditional street market, Samovodska Charshia. Enjoy a traditional Bulgarian lunch before continuing onto the Black Sea resort town of Nessebar. (B, L)

Day 26 Nessebar - Istanbul, Turkey
During this morning’s guided walking tour, see the main highlights of the town including Nessebar’s oldest church, the 5th century Basilica on the Beach. After lunch, continue on to magical Istanbul for a grand three- night conclusion of your Black Sea Voyage. (B)

Day 27 Istanbul
This morning's comprehensive city tour will show you the old city with its numerous Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman monuments. Admire the mighty defensive walls, the Roman aqueduct and the hippodrome. See the Suleymaniye Mosque, the Galata Tower, and tour the Blue Mosque. Later, you have the choice to explore more of Byzantine Constantinople and Ottoman Istanbul or to shop at the Grand Bazaar. (B, D)

Day 28 Istanbul
Today, your guide sightseeing tour will take you to the Ottoman Sultans' Grand Palace of Topkapi, home to every single Sultan from the 15th century until the end of the 19th century. Admire the private chambers of the Sultans, marvel at the world famous Harem and also see the treasury, home to the Topkapi Diamond. The remainder of the day is yours. (B)

Day 29 Istanbul
Transfer to the airport.

Included in your Amadeus Waterway Cruise

Begin your European vacation with Paris, the “City of Lights.” See charming towns and historical castles as you cruise along the Rhine and Main river. Sail along theRomanian/ Bulgarian border before continuing to Serbia and through the Iron Gates, a very narrow passage dividing the Alps from the Carpathian mountains. Continue to Nessebar, one of the oldest towns in Europe, before joining your cruise in Romania. See the very best of Europe’s highlight and enjoy the history and beauty along the Danube River before ending your vacation in what was known for centuries as the greatest city in the world, Istanbul