2016 - TM Europe River Cruising

72 Day 1. Arrive Amsterdam. On arrival at the airport, you'll be met and transferred to your luxury river ship. This evening, enjoy a Captain's Welcome Reception. Stay (Seven Nights): MS Excellence Queen. D Day 2. Amsterdam, Utrecht. Embark on a glass-top boat ride and glide past Amsterdam's impressive waterside facades. Later, travel by coach via Rembrandt's Windmill to Utrecht. This evening, enjoy a spectacular Gala Dinner. BLD Day 3. Bonn, Drachenburg Castle. Witness the dramatic beauty of Cologne Cathedral on the banks of the Rhine River. Arrive in Bonn and dock in the heart of the city, which was discovered in the first-century BC as a Roman settlement. Like a Local – enjoy a private tour of the majestic 19th-century Drachenburg Castle. BLD Day 4. Moselle River, Cochem. Like an exquisite ribbon, your ship gently twists and turns through some of Europe's prettiest scenery along the Moselle River, passing landscapes of lush vineyards and spellbinding verdant rolling hills. Disembark in the pretty town of Cochem in the Moselle Valley. Explore the narrow alleyways with their half-timbered houses and visit the magnificent Cochem Castle. Perched on a hill overlooking the beautiful Moselle River, this majestic castle is reminiscent of a scene from a fairytale. Rejoin your ship and marvel at the countryside. BLD Day 5. Rhine Gorge, Rüdesheim. Experience a true highlight of the holiday – cruising through the Rhine Gorge, considered by locals to be the most beautiful section of the Rhine River. Watch in awe as steep slopes covered in vineyards and dotted with ancient castles drift past. Continue to the town of Rüdesheim, where the Winzerexpress mini-train will take you to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. BLD Day 6. Heidelberg. An inspiration to artists, poets and authors alike, the university town of Heidelberg will delight you with its Baroque old town and reminiscent castle ruins. Like a Local – enjoy a must-see guided tour of Heidelberg's Old Town. BLD Day 7. 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 8. Basel, Lyon. Disembark in the medieval town of Basel and travel by coach across the Swiss countryside to Lyon. Upon arrival, board your luxurious river ship and enjoy a delicious dinner this evening. Stay (Seven Nights): MS Excellence Rhône. BD Day 9. Lyon. Lyon not only marks the meeting of the Saône and Rhône rivers but is also the gastronomic capital of France. Here, you'll uncover its rich ancient history on a locally guided tour that includes Roman ruins and early Christian sites Splendours of the Rhine & Rhône – Amsterdam 15 Days | Four countries – Netherlands | Germany | Switzerland | France GERMANY – explore Heidelberg's Old Town YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES Seven nights aboard the MS Excellence Queen Seven nights aboard the MS Excellence Rhône The services of a Travelmarvel Tour Director and Cruise Director 40 fine meals – 14 breakfasts (B), 12 lunches (L) and 14 dinners (D) Soft drink, beer and local wine during lunch and dinner on your cruises Explore 15 different towns, villages and cities with an expert local guide Transfers, port charges and tipping INSIDER EXPERIENCES Explore Drachenburg Castle Tour of Heidelberg's Old Town Visit Vogtsbauernhof and enjoy a delicious Black Forest cake tasting Enjoy a locally guided tour and morning tea in the quaint village of Boucieu Le-Roi Head out with the dogs in search of truffles in Viviers Visit an olive mill and farm in Saint-Rémy de Provence MORE HIGHLIGHTS Cruise the stunning Moselle River Uncover the history of the medieval village of Grignan – www.travelmarvel.com.au –

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