Europe River Cruising, Luxury 5 star APT ships, Floating Boutique Hotels with Balconies
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12 Day Christmas on the Rhine Amsterdam to Zurich 7 Night River Cruise from Amsterdam to Basel | 2 Nights Lucerne | 2 Nights Zurich Amsterdam | Cologne | Koblenz | Rüdesheim | Speyer | Strasbourg | Basel | Lucerne | Zürich Amsterdam Rhine River NETHERLANDS Cologne Koblenz Coach Cruise Begin your holiday amid the festive lights of Amsterdam Day 1. Arrive Amsterdam. Be met on arrival in Amsterdam and transferred to your river ship. Seven Night Stay: the MS AMACELLO. Day 2. Amsterdam. After breakfast, enjoy a guided canal boat tour. Back on board, set out cruising towards Germany. Tonight enjoy the Captain's Gala Welcome Dinner. D Day 8. Disembark Ship, Basel, Lucerne. Disembark for a tour of Basel then enjoy lunch on your own or visit Basel's Christmas Market on Barfsserplatz. Two Night Stay: Lucerne, Radisson Blu Hotel Lucerne or similar. BLD Day 3. Cologne, Koblenz. Arrive in Cologne and disembark for a tour, including a visit to the impressive Christmas market at Cologne Cathedral. Then, continue cruising to Koblenz. After dinner, disembark and take a stroll through the middle of this city. B Day 9. Lucerne. Tour Lucerne then, with the afternoon at leisure, explore the town on your own or visit the enchanting Christmas Market. B BLD Day 4. Koblenz, Rüdesheim. Cruise through the Rhine Gorge and arrive in Rüdesheim. Enjoy an afternoon wine tasting and visit the Christmas Markets, where you'll find more than 120 stands offering their distinctive products. In the evening, visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. Day 10. Lucerne, Zürich. Cruise on Lake Lucerne to Vitznau then travel by coach to Zürich. Two Night Stay: Zürich, Marriott Hotel or similar. B Day 11. Zürich. Tour Zürich then, during time at leisure, perhaps visit Europe's largest indoor Christmas Market. Day 12. Depart Zürich. After breakfast, you'll be transferred to the airport. BLD Day 5. Speyer. This afternoon arrive in Speyer, one of Germany's oldest cities. Here, take a city tour or perhaps enjoy an excursion to Heidelberg. Later this afternoon, your ship will cruise onwards into France. Day 6. Strasbourg. This morning in Strasbourg, enjoy a canal cruise followed by a walking tour. Then browse through one of Europe's oldest and finest Christmas Markets, selling specialities including delicately crafted toys, jewellery and ceramics. Your ship remains moored overnight in Strasbourg. Day 7. Breisach, Colmar OR Freiburg. Today, disembark the ship in Breisach. Choose between a Christmas-themed city tour of Colmar in France or perhaps visit Freiburg and its Christmas Markets, in Germany. 2013 DATES & PRICES (A$) PER PERSON BLD 12 DAYS AMSTERDAM TO ZURICH (TOUR CODE: EUEAZX12) MS AMACELLO Nov. 25. SUITE UPGRADES – MS AMACELLO (ARIA RIVER SHIP) Twin Share Solo Trav. $4,095 $5,895 Dec. 6, 9, 20, 23. $4,095 $5,895 ■ Highlighted dates indicate itinerary operates in reverse (EUERZAX12). Please enquire for 8 Day Cruise Only fares. BLD PLEASE NOTE: Prices include port charges, gratuities and sundries. Most Christmas Markets are open from Nov. 25 to Dec. 23. Disruptions to cruising and itinerary may occur. For further information as well as all terms & conditions, see pages 196-197. BLD Prices are based on a Cat. E Twin Window Suite (Piano Deck). See page 191 for deck and suite plans. To upgrade, add per person: Aria Cat. Suite Type Deck D Twin Window Piano C B A Own. Panoramic Balc. Violin Single Panoramic Balc. Cello Twin Share $195 Panoramic Balc. Cello/Violin $575 Panoramic Balc. Cello/Violin $775 Panoramic Balc. Violin $895 ASK ABOUT OUR EARLY BOOKING SUPERDEALS Rhine Solo Trav. $290 $865 $1,165 $1,345 $1,895 $3,790 ––– $775 B B No. of nights stay Included Sightseeing FRANCE Colmar Basel Speyer Strasbourg Breisach Frieburg Lucerne 2 SWITZERLAND 2 Zürich 7 MS AMACELLO GERMANY Rüdesheim APT GUARANTEED INCLUSIONS 9 Join an expert local guide for a unique cultural experience in up to 11 towns, villages and cities FINEST DINING – INCLUDES 24 MEALS 9 Enjoy 11 Breakfasts (B), 6 Lunches (L) and 7 Dinners (D) 9 All meals included on board, starting with a champagne breakfast each morning www.aptouring.com.au Cologne 181 CHRISTMAS TIME