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AVALON 2010: THE RHINE & MOSELLE (WAT)
15 days incl. air, or 14 days from Amsterdam to Basel
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 This exciting river cruise vacation has it all! Explore Holland's colorful capital as you cruise through Amsterdam's enchanting canals; see the city highlights in Cologne and Strasbourg, and visit Koblenz, Trier, Mainz, Reichsburg Castle above charming Cochem, and the unique Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rudesheim. Sail past the famous Lorelei rock and through the dramatic Rhine Gorge. In Bernkastel, sample the area's famous Riesling wines and enjoy excursions to majestic Heidelberg and to Germany's legendary Black Forest.Oberammergau 2010Add the Oberammergau Passion Play to Your River Cruise
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| Call (256) 891-0888 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8094971 | | Globus | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Board your overnight transatlantic flight | (Sat.) Board your overnight flight to Amsterdam. | | Day 2 | Amsterdam | (Sun.) Welcome to Amsterdam! 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. This afternoon, board your river cruise vessel and meet your crew at a WELCOME RECEPTION. (D) | | Day 3 | Amsterdam | (Mon.) 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 4 | Rotterdam | (Tue.) Schoonhoven, nicknamed 'Zilverstad,' is renowned for its silver, and is the home of the International School of Silver. There's time to explore on your own and maybe visit the Gold, Silver & Clock Museum. Next, sail to Rotterdam, a bustling city that was leveled by German bombs in WWII and now boasts the world's busiest PORT. Sitting between two branches of the Rhine, charming Dordrecht inspired many painters in the 17th and 18th centuries. From here, an excursion takes you to KINDERDIJK with its picturesque row of windmills. (B,L,D) | | Day 5 | Cologne | (Wed.) 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 6 | Koblenz | (Thu.) Situated at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers, 2,000-year-old Koblenz is the cultural and business center of the Middle Rhine region. The DEUTSCHES ECK, located on a tongue of land where the two rivers converge, holds an impressive equestrian statue of Wilhelm I. The Moselle River 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 7 | Bernkastel | (Fri.) 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 8 | Trier | (Sat.) The venerable Episcopal city of Trier is the oldest in Germany and, some claim, even older than Rome! A house on the marketplace bears the inscription, 'Trier was standing 1,300 years before Rome.' The famous PORTA NIGRA is the only surviving fortified gate from the original Roman settlement and still gives access to the town center. Trier's most famous son was socialist revolutionary Karl Marx. (B,L,D) | | Day 9 | Schengen | (Sun.) This morning your ship docks at Schengen, Luxembourg, where the Schengen Agreement was signed and the Schengen Visa was born. A short motorcoach ride takes you to Luxembourg, the capital of the Grand Duchy of the same name. The city boasts a large array of historical and cultural sights, which come to life as you visit the city with your Local Guide. This afternoon, relax on board while your ship cruises slowly down the Moselle, or choose from a number of optional excursions on offer. (B,L,D) | | Day 10 | Cochem | (Mon.) Visit REICHSBURG CASTLE, which sits atop a conical hill covered in vines. From here the views of the little town of Cochem 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 11 | Mainz | (Tue.) 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! A SPECIAL TREAT is planned before you have free time to explore the Drosselgasse and pick up some souvenirs. Situated on the left bank of the Rhine, opposite the mouth of the Main River, Mainz is Germany's largest and most important wine market. Gutenberg, the father of modern printing, was born here and you'll visit the GUTENBERG MUSEUM. (B,L,D) | | Day 12 | Speyer Excursion to Heidelberg | (Wed.) This morning your ship docks in Speyer, an old imperial city boasting a Romanesque cathedral with six imposing towers and the finest and largest crypt in Germany. Four Holy Roman Emperors and four German kings are buried in the impressive Royal Vault. From here you can choose to take a full-day or half-day excursion to Heidelberg, Germany's oldest university town. The ruins of the imposing red sandstone CASTLE tower above the city. Of particular interest is the GIANT VAT, an 18th-century wine cask holding 49,000 gallons! (B,L,D) | | Day 13 | Strasbourg | (Thu.) Situated on the border of France and Germany, Strasbourg is influenced by the culture of both countries and is the capital of the Alsace region. It is the seat of the Council of Europe and the European Parliament. Noteworthy sights are the GOTHIC CATHEDRAL, the lovely LA PETITE FRANCE district, Place Kleber, and Place Gutenberg with the statue of the inventor of the printing press. An optional excursion to the Alsace wine region is available today. (B,L,D) | | Day 14 | Breisach | (Fri.) Located at the foot of Kaiserstuhl Mountain on the French-German border is the gateway to Germany's BLACK FOREST region, an area of unrivaled natural beauty with its forests of thick pine trees. Surely the most well-known products from this region are Black Forest ham and Black Forest cherry cake. (B,L,D) | | Day 15 | Basel | (Sat.) Homebound flights should not leave Zurich Airport before 10 am. (B) |
| | US$ Price Details
Gateway for departure is Zurich, Switzerland.Port charges: $182Please call for single accommodation price. Triples not available.Extra nights per person in Amsterdam:in single room $539, in twin room $308Extra nights per person in Zurich:in single room $193, in twin room $127Prices 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 / $927A / Sapphire Deck / $1,020P / Royal Deck / $1,205Jr. Suite / Royal Deck / $2,227
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Additional Information:
-Departure/arrival taxes and fares from other cities will be advised at the time of booking.
-2008, 2009 & 2010 vacation itineraries and prices are subject to change.
Guaranteed Air-Inclusive Price:
Air-inclusive prices do not include a September 11th fee up to $10, passenger facility charges of up to $18, Federal domestic flight segment fees of up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure and other government imposed fees of up to $300 depending on your itinerary. Please see the Applicable Airfare Taxes and Fee link above for more information.
Air booked in conjunction with a land vacation is considered an air-inclusive vacation. Air can only be booked by Globus in conjunction with a land package and is only available for passengers traveling from the United States. For vacation departures in 2008, your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your air schedule had been confirmed and your entire vacation package has been paid in full. For vacation departures in 2009, an additional $250 non-refundable deposit (total $500 non-refundable) is required for air booked in conjunction with any land vacation and your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your flight information is confirmed and Globus has received your full land and air deposit.
Not Included in the Vacation Price:
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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