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70 Day 1. Arrive Paris. On arrival at the airport, you'll be met and transferred to your Parisian hotel. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Reception. Stay (Three Nights): Paris, Les Jardins du Marais. Day 2. Paris. Admire some of Paris' best-loved sights on a city tour this morning, including the Avenue des Champs-Élysées. A Taste of Paris – ascend the iconic and memorable Eiffel Tower, where a lunch of delicious French cuisine awaits. This afternoon, explore at your leisure. BL Day 3. Paris. Enjoy a full day in Paris at your leisure. Enhance Your Journey: Experience the vibrant Moulin Rouge or enjoy a tour of Montmartre with a Seine River cruise (see page 118). B Day 4. Paris, Amsterdam. Bid Paris 'au revoir' as you board your coach to Amsterdam where 18 Day guests (EUTCJAN18) join the tour. Board your ship and enjoy a Captain's Welcome Reception. Stay (Seven Nights): MS Excellence Queen. BD Day 5. Amsterdam, Utrecht. Embark on a glass-top boat ride and glide past Amsterdam's waterside facades. Later, travel by coach via Rembrandt's Windmill to Utrecht. Enjoy a spectacular Gala Dinner. BLD Day 6. Bonn, Drachenburg Castle. Pass by Cologne Cathedral on the banks of the Rhine River, then explore Bonn. Like a Local – enjoy a private tour of the majestic 19th-century Drachenburg Castle. BLD Day 7. Cochem. Disembark in the pretty town of Cochem in the Moselle Valley. Visit the picturesque Cochem Castle, overlooking the idyllic river below. BLD Day 8. Rhine Gorge, Rüdesheim. Cruise the stunning Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim, where the Winzerexpress mini-train will take you to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. BLD Day 9. Heidelberg. Like a Local – enjoy a must-see guided tour of Heidelberg's Old Town. BLD Day 10. Breisach. Take a journey through the stunning Black Forest region by coach. Admire the scenic beauty of this forested area as you travel past a number of tranquil lakes. A Taste of Germany – visit the Black Forest Museum Vogtsbauernhof and enjoy a delicious Black Forest cake demonstration and tasting. BLD Day 11. Basel, Lyon. Disembark in the medieval town of Basel and travel by coach to Lyon to board your ship. Stay (Seven Nights): MS Excellence Rhône. BD Day 12. Lyon. Uncover the rich history of Lyon on a guided tour that includes Roman ruins and early Christian sites. Absorb panoramic views of the city from the Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière and then discover the Renaissance charm of Old Lyon. This afternoon, enjoy some time at leisure. BLD Day 13. Tournon, Boucieu Le-Roi. From Tournon, traverse the beautiful countryside Splendours of the Rhine & Rhône – Paris to 21 Days | Six countries – France | Belgium | Netherlands | Germany | Switzerland | Monaco FRANCE – immerse yourself in the picturesque beauty of Nice YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES Three nights immersed in Paris Seven nights aboard the MS Excellence Queen Seven nights aboard the MS Excellence Rhône Three nights in beautiful Nice The services of a Travelmarvel Tour Director and Cruise Director 48 fine meals – 20 breakfasts (B), 13 lunches (L) and 15 dinners (D) Soft drink, beer and local wine during lunch and dinner on your cruises Explore 18 different towns, villages and cities with an expert local guide Transfers, port charges and tipping INSIDER EXPERIENCES Enjoy lunch in the iconic Eiffel Tower Explore Drachenburg Castle Tour Heidelberg's Old Town, including the ruins of Heidelberg Castle Sample delicious Black Forest cake Enjoy a locally guided tour and morning tea in the quaint village of Boucieu Le-Roi Visit an olive mill and farm in Saint-Rémy de Provence MORE HIGHLIGHTS Cruise the stunning Moselle River Discover the glamorous Monte Carlo – www.travelmarvel.com.au –