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PARIS - AMSTERDAM 2009 |
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Day
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Destination |
Activities |
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1 |
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Overnight flight to Paris |
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2
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Paris |
Transfer to hotel |
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3 |
Paris |
City tour |
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4
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Paris
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Optional tours available |
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5
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Paris |
Coach to Luxembourg |
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Luxembourg
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City tour |
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Trier
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EMBARKATION |
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Visit Christmas Markets* |
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Welcome Cocktails |
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Welcome Dinner |
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6
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Trier |
City tour |
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Bernkastel |
Walking tour |
| 7 |
Cochem |
Tour Reichsburg Castle |
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8
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Mainz |
City tour |
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Frankfurt |
City tour |
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Visit Christmas Market* |
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9 |
Koblenz
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City walk |
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Cologne Visit Christmas Market* |
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10
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Cologne
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City tour |
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Cathedral visit |
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Düsseldorf |
Walking tour |
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Visit Christmas Market* |
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11
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Amsterdam
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City tour |
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Canal boat tour |
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12
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Amsterdam
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DISEMBARKATION |
Nautical schedules are subject to water levels,
cruising conditions & subject to change without
notice
Most Christmas markets are open Nov. 19 - Dec. 23
Day
1, Wed. DEPART USA.
Board your overnight flight to France.
Day 2, Thu. ARRIVE IN PARIS, FRANCE.
Take the balance of the day to relax or explore
the "City of Lights."
Day 3, Fri. PARIS.
See the most famous sights of Paris on this
morning's tour: Visit Notre Dame Cathedral, pass the
renowned Louvre Museum, the commemorative Arc de
Triomphe, Opéra, Madeleine, 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 4, Sat. PARIS.
Enjoy a full free day to explore the most
romantic city in the world. Stroll through the
Jardin de Tuilleries, gaze at impressionist
masterpieces at Musée D'Orsay, or visit the top of
the Eiffel Tower, built for the 1889 World's Fair.
Paris at night sparkles with possibilities for every
taste. (B)
Day 5, Sun. PARIS - LUXEMBOURG, TRIER, GERMANY.
This morning, drive through the French countryside
of Champagne to Luxembourg, one of the last
independent duchies which once made up western and
central Europe. In today’s international politics
and banking, the Grand Duchy’s role still plays an
important role. There is free time for lunch and a
guided city tour before continuing to Trier and
boarding the ship. Explore the town’s Christmas
markets before gathering on board for a Welcome
Dinner. (B,D)
Day 6, Mon. TRIER-BERNKASTEL.
This morning, enjoy a tour of Germany's oldest city,
Trier, which has been the home to six Roman
emperors. After lunch, arrive in Bernkastel for a
city tour. Situated in the heart of the Mosel wine
region, this medieval village has been called the
"international town of vine and wine." (B,L,D)
Day 7, Tue. COCHEM - BOPPARD.
This morning, take the included excursion to Cochem,
where a guided tour of the hilltop Reichsburg Castle
offers stunning views of the river valley. This
afternoon, we cruise to Boppard where the evening is
free for you to explore. (B,L,D)
Day 8, Wed. MAINZ - FRANKFURT.
Today, you decide: either disembark for a trip to
Mainz & Frankfurt 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. If
you choose Mainz & Frankfurt, you begin with in
Mainz; your guided walking tour of this beautiful
town will include the famous Gutenberg Museum, home
of the world's first printed bible. Then onto
Frankfurt by bus for a tour of the historic “Romer”
center. The ship moors overnight in Frankfurt so,
there is plenty of free time to enjoy the Christmas
market. (B,L,D)
Day 9, Thu. KOBLENZ - COLOGNE.
Situated at the confluence of the Mosel and Rhine
Rivers is picturesque Koblenz. This morning's
walking tour will take you through its cozy lanes
and alleyways where you'll see the many cultural
monuments and historical buildings. After lunch,
you’ll cruise on to Cologne where the evening is
free to explore the Christmas markets. You will also
be minutes away from Old Town, the perfect place to
enjoy an after dinner Kölsch, Cologne’s local beer.
(B,L,D)
Day 10, Fri. COLOGNE - DÜSSELDORF.
This morning's tour of Cologne includes a visit to
the fabled 13th-century Gothic cathedral. During
lunch, cruise on to Düsseldorf, where your afternoon
tour will take you to Burgplatz with its Old Castle
Tower, Markplatz and its Town Hall, and the
sophisticated shopping on Kings Avenue. The
remainder of the afternoon is yours to explore the
Christmas markets, where you will find an assortment
of unique children's toys, tinsel angels, dolls and
gingerbread. We cruise overnight to Amsterdam. (B,L,D)
Day 11, Sat. AMSTERDAM.
This afternoon, enjoy a guided cruise through the
city's historic canals. Your last evening is free to
explore the 700 year-old European capital with its
elegant and classic architecture, cafés,
restaurants, lively marketplace and exciting
nightlife. Perhaps, visit one of the city's renowned
museums such as the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum
or the Anne Frank House. (B,L,D)
Day 12, Sun. DEPART AMSTERDAM.
Your magical Christmas Wonderland vacation ends
today as you transfer to the airport for your
homebound flight. (B)
