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European Serenade
Vienna, Linz, Regensburg, Nuremberg, Bamberg, Wurzburg (Rothenburg), Miltenberg, Mainz, Rudesheim, Cologne, Amsterdam
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Let melodious rivers serenade you as you step back in time to grand cities and medieval towns right out of the pages of fairy tales Travel from the elegant city of Vienna along the majestic Danube and on castle-clad hills of the Rhine River Valley to the colorful canals of Amsterdam. And all along the way, step back in time as you visit towns right out of the pages of German fairy tales - Miltenberg with its crooked streets and leaning houses; Rothenburg with its city walls still standing, protecting the charming core of gothic churches and gabled houses from intruders; Bamberg, an architectural gem boasting renaissance palaces, baroque houses and a breathtaking cathedral; and Nuremberg, the quintessential example of medieval culture.

  • Vienna
  • Linz
  • Regensburg
  • Nuremberg
  • Bamberg
  • Wurzburg(Rothenburg)
  • Miltenberg
  • Mainz
  • Rudesheim
  • Cologne
  • Amsterdam
    • European Serenade Grand River Cruise Package Includes:
    • 12-night cruise in an outside stateroom on the regal Grand River Countess or luxurious Grand River Duchess
    • Classical European cuisine with a twist of contemporary elegance
    • Complimentary wine during dinner, and bottled water in your stateroom
    • 11 shore excursions fully hosted by English-speaking guides
    • State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system on all shore excursions
    • Captain's Welcome and Farewell Dinners
    • Enriching onboard entertainment and insightful lectures
    • An experienced Cruise Manager and attentive all English-speaking crew
    • All transfers
    Complimentary Transfers
    • Arrival Transfers: Flights must arrive between 0700 and 1400 on the day the cruise departs, or on the day any included land program begins in order to receive airport to ship transfers. These transfers are group transfers and passengers may experience a waiting period of up to 2 hours or more between transfers. Passengers will need to make their way to the meet and greet area where they will be met by a representative holding a TRAFALGAR UNIWORLD sign. Passengers arriving outside the official dates of arrival show
    • Departure Transfers: Flights must depart between 0700 and 1700 on the day that the cruise or the included land package ends in order to receive the ship to airport transfer. Passengers departing later than this must make their own arrangements or purchase private transfers. Passenger flight details must be given to Trafalgar 45 days days prior to departure in order to qualify for these tranfers.
    Important Note: Complimentary transfers will vary on certain tours especially if a Land portion is included on the tour. Please contact Trafalgar or your Travel Agent at time of booking to confirm the Complimentary transfer status on your selected tour.
    Call (253) 572-6271 for more information or to book today! Mention code 6221892
    Tour OperatorTrafalgar Tours
    Duration
    14 Days
    Escorted
    Escorted - Yes
    Itinerary
    DayDestinationDescription
    Day 1Depart Home Gateway City to Vienna 
    Day 2ViennaArrive in Vienna where you'll be greeted by a Trafalgar representative and transferred to the ship.(Dinner)
    Day 3ViennaVienna's compact historic city center is an exciting array of cafes and grand palaces, culminating at the magnificent gothic cathedral. Your city tour will take you along the stately Ringstrasse to the most beloved architectural wonder in all of Vienna, St. Stephen's Cathedral, where Mozartwas married in 1782. (Breakfast / Lunch / Captain's Welcome Dinner) Featured Excursions: Vienna City Tour
    Day 4LinzThe Danube serves as a dividing line between the modern city of Linz and its old "soul." You'll visit Linz's Old Church built in the 1670s by the Jesuits, and you'll be guided through the pedestrian zone, Alter Market, and the impressive Main Square.(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) Featured Excursion: Linz walking tourIrresistible Optional Tour: Full-day excursion to Salzburg
    Day 5RegensburgAn unspoiled gem and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Regensburg is a friendly town with quaint cobblestone streets, medieval alleys and historic Roman remains. On your walking tour, you'll see the Cathedral of St. Peter, with magnificent stained glass windows dating from the 14th century, and the town's famous 12th-century Stone Bridge. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) Featured Excursion: Regensburg walking tour
    Day 6NurembergToday's tour takes you through Nuremberg, an archetypal German medieval city encircled by mighty defensive walls and red-roofed buildings. Discover the sights of Nuremberg and its World War II history during your panoramic tour and then explore the walled Old Town on foot. As we leave Nuremberg, you will cruise the Main-Danube Canal, an engineering marvel which connects the Main and Danube Rivers (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) Featured Excursion: Nuremberg city tour
    Day 7BambergArrive in the historical Franconian city of Bamberg. Our guided walking tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site showcases the imperial cathedral, the Old Town Hall, the old fisherman's houses of "Little Venice" and the New Palace with its baroque garden. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) Featured Excursion: Bamberg walking tour
    Day 8WurzburgTravel along parts of the famous Romantic Road to Rothenburg, the best preserved medieval town in Germany. With half-timbered houses and imposing fortifications, the townscape is still much as it was in the Middle Ages. Taste the flavors of Germany during an included lunch at a local restaurant.(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) Featured Excursion: Full-day tour of Rothenburg
    Day 9MiltenbergYour adventures along this breathtakingly beautiful section of the river begin with a visit to Miltenberg, a medieval town with crooked streets and leaning houses that are right out of the pages of a German fairy tale. Your walking tour takes you right into Old Town with its cobblestone streets and timber-frame houses. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) Featured Excursion: Miltenberg walking tour
    Day 10MainzMainz is famous for Johannes Gutenberg, the town's native son who invented the printing press with movable type. Our walking tour of downtown Mainz includes a visit to the Gutenberg Museum. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) Featured Excursion: Mainz walking tour and Gutenberg MuseumNote: Museum closed on Monday.
    Day 11Rudesheim and Cruising the Romantic Rhine, BoppardDuring the morning, you'll visit Rudesheim's famous Siegfried's Museum, showcasing one of the world's best collections of mechanical musical instruments. In the afternoon, you'll sail along one of the most beautiful sections of the Rhine with its vine-filled slopes, and its 40 castles strung like pearls onthe river's ledges. This section of the river is so spectacular that it has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Later in the day, we will reach charming Boppard, where you'll enjoy leisure time.(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) Featured Excursions: Siegfried's Museum
    Day 12CologneToday's tour takes you through the narrow streets of Old Town as you make your way to the magnificent Cologne Cathedral. Inside this UNESCO World Heritage Site, the earthly remains of the Biblical Three Kings of the Magi are believed to lay at rest (Breakfast / Lunch / Captain's Farewell Dinner) Featured Excursion: Cologne walking tour and cathedral visitNote: On Sundays and Catholic holidays, guided tours inside the Cathedral will not be possible.
    Day 13AmsterdamYour panoramic tour takes you past Mint Tower, Dam Square, the Royal Palace, Museum Square and across many canals. Visit the renowned Rijksmuseum, with priceless works of art by Vermeer, Rembrandt and other Dutch Masters of the Golden Age. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) Featured Excursion: City tour including Rijksmuseum visit
    Day 14Depart AmsterdamDisembark the ship and transfer to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport for your flight home, or extend your stay in Amsterdam.
    Dates/Pricing
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    DateDescriptionPrice FromQuote
    October 28, 2008Land Price$3,371.00 (USD)Quote
    Disclaimer
    * Taxes, security fees and fuel surcharges are not included. ** This list indicates brochure rates and dates. *** Please note: Land + Air inclusive tour prices are based from New York. For inclusive tour prices to your home city, please contact Trafalgar or your Travel Agent. **** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.