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RHINE C ASTLES & SWISS ALPS ONBOARD CRUISE INCLUSIONS » 7-night river cruise in elegantly appointed accommodations » Fine dining with a variety of choices » Unlimited hand-selected wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner » Multiple dining venues » Sip & Sail cocktail hour with complimentary wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks » Welcome Cocktail, Welcome Dinner, La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Dinner, Captain’s Cocktail and Gala Dinner » Wine Host, often from a renowned winery in North America » Professionally trained Wellness Host leading a variety of exercise classes » Live local entertainment » Unlimited complimentary Wi-Fi access
COMPLIMENTARY EXCURSIONS » Small group guided shore excursions with a variety of choices and activity levels, including gentle, regular and active walking tours » Hiking and biking tours » Exclusive Special Interest Tours » Exclusive Alsatian wine tasting
LAND EXTENSION INCLUSIONS » 2 nights hotel in Amsterdam at the Barbizon Palace or Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky » 3 nights hotel in Como at the Hilton Lake Como (or similar)
12 Nights | 2 nights Amsterdam, Netherlands, 7-night Amsterdam to Basel, Switzerland cruise, and 3 nights Lake Como, Italy (or reverse)
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Discover fairytale castles, historic vineyards and the stunning
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remnant of a world frozen over with glaciers, Italy’s Lake Como,
Germany
as part of this all-encompassing Rhine River cruise and land
Netherlands Belgium
fantasy. Start by exploring the canal-laden city of Amsterdam.
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Then it’s off to Germany, where you’ll discover not only the
RÜDESHEIM
France
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Czech grand Republic
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city of Cologne but charming villages like the wine-
making hamlet of Rüdesheim and the university town of Heidelberg. Enjoy cruising through the UNESCO-designated
STRASBOURG
Rhine Gorge. Cross the border into France’s Alsace region in BASEL
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Switzerland
Austria
LUCERNE
enchanting Strasbourg and take in spectacular panoramas of the Swiss Alps before spending time in Italy’s haven for the
Italy LAKE COMO START | # OF NIGHTS HOTEL EXTENSION P EMBARK " DISEMBARK ®
rich and famous, Lake Como. Encompassing the Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland and Italy, this distinctive itinerary is truly a dream come true.
ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS ALSATIAN WAY OF LIFE: A WONDERFUL BLEND OF FRENCH AND GERMAN CULTURE The Gruber is one of the most beautiful buildings in Strasbourg and is located in the cultural heritage part of the city, contributing to the picturesque charm of Strasbourg’s historic center. This exceptional place knows how to preserve the authenticity of the famous Alsatian “Winstubs,” which literally means “wine lounge,” and recreates the Alsatian way of life. A visit to Alsace wouldn’t be complete without experiencing this spirit and tasting some of the region’s most delicious and notable wines.
LUCERNE: A STORYBOOK SWISS TOWN Lucerne abounds in narrow cobblestone streets, slender spires and turrets, covered bridges, frescoed houses and fountains. Its lake, the fourth largest in Switzerland, is simply stunning, with the tops of the snowcapped Alps glistening on it all year round. The Chapel Bridge, a charming covered footbridge over the Reuss River, is the world’s oldest covered wooden bridge, dating back to the year 1332, and is the symbol of Lucerne. The bridge is also unique as it contains a number of interior paintings dating back to the 17th century.
» Daily breakfast » City tours and excursions » Portage service » Services of a professionally trained Cruise Manager throughout your river cruise and land stay » Transfers between hotel and ship are included with the purchase of cruise and land program; airport transfers are included with the purchase of airfare from AmaWaterways
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