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AVALON 2010: WINDMILLS,VINEYARDS & PARIS (WRA)
14 days incl. air, or 13 days from Paris to Amsterdam
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 Experience France, Luxembourg, Germany, Belgium, and Holland on this fantastic river cruise vacation. See the city's major highlights on a guided tour of Paris and travel between Paris and Metz via TGV high-speed train. Also enjoy guided sightseeing in Trier and Cologne, a canal cruise in Amsterdam, and take pictures of the windmills at famous Kinderdijk. Visit Reichsburg Castle in Cochem and enjoy a wine cellar visit in Bernkastel. Guided sightseeing in Arnhem includes a visit to the Airborne Museum Hartenstein, and you can sample the area's famous Riesling wines in the pretty wine village of Rudesheim on this river cruise.President's River CruiseDeparture on June 14, 2010 is offered as an exclusive President's Cruise. Join Avalon's President on a memorable river cruise along the historic Moselle and Rhine Rivers.
HOTELS
Paris Le Meridien Montparnasse (SF) or Hilton Arc de Triomphe (SF)
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| Call (307) 266-4550 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8095176 | | Globus | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Board your overnight transatlantic flight | (Mon.) Board your overnight transatlantic flight. | | Day 2 | Paris | (Tue.) Welcome to Paris, France's capital on the River Seine and the 'City of Light,' where romance fills the air! | | Day 3 | Paris | (Wed.) Paris' famous sights are living history: your included city sightseeing shows you magnificent Notre Dame Cathedral, the unique Louvre Museum with its glass pyramid as a contrast to its ancient architecture, the commemorative Arc de Triomphe, Opera, Madeleine, Champs Elysees, and the Eiffel Tower, a structural miracle of its age. The city is well known for its colorful nightlife including some of the world's most famous cabarets. (B) | | Day 4 | Luxembourg | (Thu.) 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. Before dinner meet your crew at a WELCOME RECEPTION. (B,D) | | Day 5 | Trier | (Fri.) This venerable Episcopal city on the Moselle River is the oldest in Germany and, some claim, even older than Rome! The famous PORTA NIGRA is the only surviving fortified gate from the original Roman settlement and it still gives access to the town center. See the highlights on your included tour. The Moselle is some 312-miles long, rising in the Vosges Mountains of northeastern France and entering Germany at Trier. The entire Moselle Valley is famous for its beautiful and tranquil scenery. (B,L,D) | | Day 6 | Bernkastel | (Sat.) In the middle of the Moselle region is the charming wine village of Bernkastel with its well-preserved half-timbered houses surrounding the beautiful MARKET PLACE. Wine growers in this area look after Germany's largest expanse of vineyards, the most celebrated of the vintages being the Bernkasteler Doktor. Before dinner, visit a local WINE CELLAR and taste several of this region's varietals. (B,L,D) | | Day 7 | Cochem | (Sun.) Beilstein is dominated by the castle of the Dukes of Metternich, famous for their political influence in Europe after the Napoleonic Wars. Enjoy a few hours of free time in this charming town before continuing to 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. Cruising the wide, peaceful curves of the river, it quickly becomes obvious that the Moselle is an important wine-growing region. Most notably, the Riesling grape is cultivated, producing a dry to sweet, floral white wine. (B,L,D) | | Day 8 | Rudesheim | (Mon.) The dramatic RHINE GORGE is the most beautiful stretch of river. Pass the legendary rock of the Lorelei, where sweet songs of local beauties lured enchanted sailors to their doom. Rudesheim is the perfect example of a Rhine Valley wine town and SIEGFRIED'S MECHANICAL MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM is a real surprise! Enjoy a SPECIAL TREAT, then there's free time to explore the Drosselgasse and pick up some souvenirs. (B,L,D) | | Day 9 | Cologne | (Tue.) Cologne is the capital of the Rhineland and one of Germany's largest cities. The soaring twin steeples of the magnificent gothic cathedral dominate the river skyline. The Germano-Roman Museum, next to the cathedral, is a must for history buffs! The Old Town abounds with taverns, cafes, and shops. Try a Kolsch, the favorite local beer, and shop for a bottle of 4711, the original 'eau de cologne.' (B,L,D) | | Day 10 | Arnhem | (Wed.) One of the major tragedies of World War II was the Battle of Arnhem, featured vividly in the AIRBORNE MUSEUM HARTENSTEIN and the inspiration for the movie A Bridge Too Far. This afternoon we cruise to charming Dordrecht, situated between two branches of the Rhine and the inspiration for many painters in the 17th and 18th centuries. From here, enjoy an excursion to nearby KINDERDIJK with its picturesque row of windmills. (B,L,D) | | Day 11 | Ghent | (Thu.) In a unique way, Ghent, the 'diamond' of Flanders, has managed to preserve its medieval charm and power while keeping up with the times. A Local Guide will proudly point out that the city center alone is a showcase of medieval Flemish wealth and commercial success, and take you into ST. BAAF'S CATHEDRAL. From here, an optional excursion to fascinating Bruges, with its criss-crossed canals and charming old patrician houses, is available. (B,L,D) | | Day 12 | Delta Works | (Fri.) It is certain that Middelburg was originally built as a stronghold to protect the population of Zeeland from the water and enemies. Later, it became a prosperous merchant city that spent great wealth on the construction of important buildings such as the town hall. The eye-catching high tower of the town hall dominates the charming town of Veere, which was once an important wool-trading center. Take your photos before continuing to one of the most complex engineering projects, the DELTA WORKS, located nearby. After the flood of 1953, during which more than 1,800 people drowned in one night, the Delta Plan was born to prevent another disaster of this magnitude. The final defense in the battle against the water is the storm flood barrier, almost six-miles long and considered a technical miracle. The project took 30 years to complete. (B,L,D) | | Day 13 | Amsterdam | (Sat.) Holland's capital is sophisticated and modern, with a rich and fascinating history. The works of famous Dutch masters can be seen in world-renowned museums such as the Rijksmuseum or the Van Gogh. There is no better way to see the city than by CANAL BOAT, cruising through the elegant grachten lined with stately homes dating back to Amsterdam's 'Golden Age.' There is plenty of free time to explore on your own. Your Cruise Director will have suggestions of how to make the most of your stay. (B,L,D) | | Day 14 | Amsterdam | (Sun.) Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B) |
| | US$ Price Details
Port charges: $140Please call for single accommodation price. Triples not available.Extra nights per person in Paris:in single room $440, in twin room $259Extra nights per person in Amsterdam:in single room $539, in twin room $308Cruise-Only Option From $2,999Day 4 Luxembourg (Embarkation) - Day 14 Amsterdam (Disembarkation)Cruise-only option allows you to participate in just the river cruise portion of the vacation, removing the overnight stays at the beginning or end of the cruise itinerary. Ask your Travel Consultant for details at the time of booking. Prices shown above include cruise in Category E in a deluxe outside stateroom on Indigo Deck.To upgrade to a higher category (all staterooms Twin/Double), add per person:Category / Affinity Decks / PriceB / Sapphire Deck / $713A / Sapphire Deck / $784P / Royal Deck / $927Jr. Suite / Royal Deck / $1,713
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Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees including the September 11th Security fee up to $10 per person, Passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure, and other government imposed fees up to $300 per person; port taxes; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); optional excursions; airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection premiums; all airline imposed baggage fees (including internal flights); and all other items of a personal nature. |
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