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13 DAYS - WINDMILLS, VINEYARDS & PARIS
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Product Name:
AVALON1003
Cruiseline:
Avalon Waterways
Departures:
Jun, Aug & Oct 11
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City |
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| Day 1 |
Arrive in Paris |
Welcome to Paris, France's capital on the River Seine and the "City of Lights," where romance fills the air. |
| Day 2 |
Paris |
Your included sightseeing shows you mangificent Notre Dame Cathedral, the unique Louvre Museaum with its glass pyramid as a contrast to its ancient architecture, the commemorative Arc de Triomphe, Opera, Madeleine, Champs Elysees, and the Eiffel Tower. |
| Day 3 |
Paris-Metz-Remich, Luxembourg |
This morning, board a High-speed TGV Train for a swift and comfortable journey to Metz. From here we drive to Remich in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, where your river cruise vessel is docked. |
| Day 4 |
Trier, Germany |
The famous Porta Nigra is the only surviving fortified gate from the original Roman settlement, and it still gives access to the town center. The entire Moselle Valley is famous for its beautiful and tranquil scenery. |
| Day 5 |
Bernkastel |
In the middle of the Moselle region is the charming wine villiage of Bernkastel with its well-preserved half-timbered houses surrounding the beautiful marketplace. |
| Day 6 |
Zell-Cochem |
Visit Reichsburg Castle, which sits atop a conical hill covered in vines, From here the views of the little town nestled down below and of the river valley are splendid. |
| Day 7 |
Rudesheim-Rhine Gorge |
Rudersheim is the perfect example of a Rhine Valley wine town. Downstream from Rudesheim, the dramatic Rhine Gorge is the most beautiful stretch of river. Pass the legendary rock of Lorelei, where sweet songs of local beauties lured enchanted sailors to their doom. |
| Day 8 |
Cologne, Germany |
Cologne is one of Germany's largest cities, with a river skyline dominated by the soaring twin spires of it's magnificent gothic cathedral
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| Day 9 |
Arnhem, Holland-Dordrecht. Excursio to Kinderdijk |
This afternoon we cruise to the charming Dordrecht, situated between two branches of the Rhine and the inspiration for may painters. From here enjoy an excursion to nearby Kinderdijk with its picturesque row of windmills. |
| Day 10 |
Ghent, Belgium |
A local guide will proudly point out that the city center alone is a showcase of medieval Flemish wealth and commercial success, From here an optional excursion to fascinating Burges, with its criss-crosse canals and charming old patrician houses is available. |
| Day 11 |
Middelburg, Holland-Veere-Delta Works |
The eye-catching high tower of the town hall dominates the charming town of Veere, which was once an important wool-trading center. Take photoes before continuing to Delta Works. |
| Day 12 |
Amsterdam |
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."
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| Day 13 |
Amsterdam |
Your Holiday ends with Breakfast this morning. |
| Departure Date 2011 |
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Prices are based on twin share, per person. Lead price is a Category E cabin. To upgrade to a higher category add the appropriate amount as indicated in columns above, per person. Port taxes & gratuities are included.
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| 13 Jun, 01 Aug & 03 Oct |
$4656 |
$778 |
$855 |
$1011 |
$1868 |
Inclusions:
Cruise: Deluxe 10-night cruise from Remich to Amsterdam in an outside stateroom with hotel-style beds
Paris: Guided sightseeing
Paris-Metz: By High Speed TGV Train
Remich: Welcome Reception
Trier: Guided sightseeing
Bernkastel: Guided sightseeing
Cochem: Visit Reichsburg Castle
Redesheim: Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
Rhine Gorge: Cruising through the gorge
Cologne: Guided sightseeing
Arnhem: Guided sightseeing
Dordrecht: Excursion to Kinderdijk
Ghent: Guided sightseeing
Middelburg: Guided sightseeing
Veere: Orientation, Visit the Delta Works
Amsterdam: Canal Cruise
Conditions:
All prices are in Australian dollars, are based on twin share per person and subject to change, withdrawal or currency fluctuations without notice.
For full conditions applying to this cruise fare see our terms and conditions page or ask one of our cruise consultants
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