NEW FOR 2020
VINEYARDS OF THE RHINE & MOSELLE ONBOARD CRUISE INCLUSIONS » 7-night river cruise in elegantly appointed accommodations
12 Nights | 2 nights Amsterdam, Netherlands, 7-night Amsterdam to Wasserbillig, Luxembourg cruise and 3 nights Paris, France (or reverse) Drink in the beauty, history and flavor of the Rhine and
» Fine dining with a variety of choices
» Professionally trained Wellness Host leading a variety of exercise classes » Live local entertainment » Unlimited complimentary Wi-Fi access
COMPLIMENTARY EXCURSIONS
then head to Cologne where you can whet your palate for the wines ahead by tasting Kölsch beer. As for the vineyards,
COLOGNE Belgium
» 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
with a gentle ride through Amsterdam’s legendary canals,
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» Sip & Sail cocktail hour with complimentary wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks
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you’ll soar above them by gondola or hike among the grapes
LAHNSTEIN RÜDESHEIM
in Rüdesheim and sip wines in Bernkastel as well, learning
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Czech the Republic legend
of the Bernkasteler Doctor. And let history come
to life at both the Reichsburg and Lahneck castles. Whatever
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» Multiple dining venues
Moselle river valleys’ iconic vineyards. Begin your journey ZAANSE SCHANS AMSTERDAM
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» Unlimited hand-selected wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
you choose to do ashore, the stories you’re told and flavors
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that grace your palate will surely transform you. Switzerland
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» Small group guided shore excursions with a variety of choices and activity levels, including gentle, regular and active walking tours
ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS
» Hiking and biking tours
BERNKASTEL: HOME OF THE BERNKASTELER DOCTOR
MAINZ: SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
» Exclusive Special Interest Tours
Bernkastel is a storybook town in the Moselle River Valley with a charming story to match. Its renowned vineyard, Bernkasteler Doctor, was named after a 14th-century winegrower whose medical experience was nil. Rather, he was a humble man who, upon hearing the Elector of Trier had fallen ill at Landshut Castle, brought him his finest wine, claiming it had chased off several of his own maladies. After swallowing some of the natural elixir, the Elector was cured. Thrilled with the result, the Elector proclaimed the vineyard should be known as Bernkasteler Doctor, after the “doctor.”
Founded by the Romans more than 2,000 years ago, Mainz has a rich cultural heritage. During the 15th century, Johannes Gutenberg revolutionized printing by inventing the moveable metal type technique. His legacy lives on at the museum named after him, which includes a copy of the Gutenberg Bible. Mainz is also home to one of Germany’s most important Catholic churches, the Romanesque Mainz Cathedral, as well as St. Stephen’s Church with its astonishing blue Chagall windows featuring 18 separate shades of blue.
» Exclusive Lahneck Castle visit with candlelight tour
LAND EXTENSION INCLUSIONS » 2 nights hotel in Amsterdam at the Flower Market or Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky (or similar) » 3 nights hotel in Paris at the Renaissance Paris Le Parc Trocadero Hotel (or similar) » Daily breakfast » City tours » 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
BURG LANDSHUT CASTLE, MOSELLE RIVER, GERMANY
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MAINZ CATHEDRAL, GERMANY
