2016 - TM Europe River Cruising

98 Day 1. Arrive Munich. Be met at the airport and transfer to your hotel. This evening, gather for a Welcome Reception. Stay (Two Nights): Munich, Sheraton Arabellapark. Day 2. Munich. Today, enjoy a fascinating guided tour of the Bavarian capital, that includes such highlights as the medieval gates and the colonnaded Neues Rathaus, with its impressive glockenspiel. Then, enjoy a guided tour of Nymphenburg Palace, the summer residence of the Bavarian royal family. A Taste of Munich – enjoy dinner at a traditional beer hall and delight in authentic Bavarian cuisine. BD Day 3. Neuschwanstein Castle, Innsbruck. Visit the fairytale castle of Neuschwanstein and enjoy a guided tour of the legendary castle built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria. Stay: Innsbruck, Hotel Grauer Baer. BD Day 4. Innsbruck, St Moritz. This morning, enjoy a guided tour of Innsbruck. Afterwards, travel to dazzling Swarovski Crystal World, created by Andre Heller. Traverse the splendid scenery of the Swiss Alps to the resort town of St Moritz, playground of the world's rich and famous. Nestled in a beautiful valley, perched alongside a pristine lake and overlooked by a ring of snow-capped peaks, this is as close one gets to mountain paradise. Stay: St Moritz, Hotel Europa. BD Day 5. St Moritz, Glacier Express, Lucerne. Step aboard the Glacier Express, one of the world's most scenic railways, to discover the uplifting mountain scenery along this magical journey. Arrive in Andernatt and travel along the scenic alpine roads to Lucerne. Stay (Two Nights): Lucerne, Radisson Blu. B Day 6. Lucerne. Travel the world's steepest cogwheel railway to the peak of Mt Pilatus. See the Lion of Lucerne, a famous monument that commemorates the Swiss Guards massacred during the French Revolution in 1792, and see the iconic Chapel Bridge that spans the charming Reuss River. B Day 7. Lucerne, Dijon. Travel into France to the delightful provincial city of Dijon. Wander its charming streets, lined with elegant medieval and Renaissance buildings, admiring its glazed tiled roofs with a local guide. Like a Local – gain a unique insight into the history and manufacturing methods of mustard making with a visit to a local mustard factory and sample some of the finest produce France has to offer. Stay: Holiday Inn Dijon. B Day 8. Dijon, Paris. Visit the Champagne region and enjoy a glass of bubbly, before making your way to Paris. Arrive at your splendid hotel, located in an ideal position to soak up the Parisian lifestyle. Stay (Three Nights): Paris, Les Jardins du Marais. B Day 9. Paris. Enjoy a guided tour of Paris' landmarks. A Taste of Paris – enjoy lunch in the Eiffel Tower. BL Day 10. Paris. Enjoy a full day at leisure to further explore the wonders of Paris. B Alpine Discovery & European Gems River 25 Days | Eight countries – Germany | Austria | Switzerland | France | Belgium | Netherlands GERMANY – visit Neuschwanstein Castle, the inspiration behind Sleeping Beauty's castle YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES Three nights in Paris; two nights in Munich and Lucerne; one night in Innsbruck, St Moritz and Dijon 14 nights on a Travelmarvel river ship The services of a Travelmarvel Tour Director and Cruise Director 55 fine meals – 24 breakfasts (B), 14 lunches (L) and 17 dinners (D) Daily bottled water, tea and coffee, plus soft drink, beer and local wine during lunch and dinner on your cruise Explore 26 different towns, villages and cities with an expert local guide Transfers, port charges and tipping INSIDER EXPERIENCES Dine at a traditional beer hall in Munich Visit a local mustard factory and sample some fine Dijon delicacies Experience a memorable lunch at the Eiffel Tower in Paris Explore the majestic 19th-century Drachenburg Castle Immerse yourself in Wertheim culture and be welcomed into the home of a local Enjoy an authentic Bavarian experience Visit Vienna's famous Naschmarkt and sample some local delights – www.travelmarvel.com.au – TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR OF OUR RIVER SHIPS www.travelmarvel.com.au

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