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96 Step ashore for a memorable discovery of Cochem, set alongside the Moselle River 13 Day Europe's Rivers & Castles Paris to Prague 3 Nights Paris | 7 Night River Cruise From Remich to Nuremberg | 2 Nights Prague France | Luxembourg | Germany | Czech Republic Day 1. Arrive Paris. Arrive today in Paris, a city of romance, iconic monuments and beautiful boulevards. Be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Three Night Stay: Paris, Pullman Paris Montparnasse or similar. Day 2. Paris. See the sights of Paris during a tour. After time at leisure, perhaps attend a Parisian Cabaret Dinner Show (own expense). B Day 3. Paris. With today to spend at leisure, perhaps join an optional 'Montmartre & Illuminations' tour (own expense). B Day 4. Paris, Luxembourg, Remich, Embark Ship. Travel by train to Metz, then transfer to Luxembourg where 8 Day (EUH08) guests join the tour. Tour Luxembourg then transfer to Remich and board your ship. Seven Night Stay: a luxurious Aria River Ship. BD Day 5. Trier, Bernkastel. Enjoy a pleasant morning cruising along the Moselle River. Having entered Germany, you'll arrive in Trier and enjoy a tour that includes the Roman Baths, Trier Cathedral and the Porta Nigra. Continue along the Moselle to Bernkastel. Visit a vineyard for a wine tasting, then take a walking tour through the Old Town centre. BLD Day 6. Cochem OR Koblenz, Rüdesheim. Today perhaps explore Cochem, where a tour here includes a visit to Cochem Castle, a towering fortress overlooking the stunning Moselle River. Alternatively, travel to the 2,000-year-old city of Koblenz for a guided walking tour. Later, cruise through the Rhine Gorge, where the locals consider this section along the Rhine River to be the most beautiful. Arrive in Rüdesheim this evening, where you will enjoy a tour Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum, home to the world's most beautiful collection of automated musical instruments. BLD Day 7. Mainz OR Heidelberg. Disembark in Mainz today and choose from two different sightseeing options. Perhaps take a guided tour of historic Mainz and visit the Gutenberg Museum, home to two copies of the world's first printed bible. Alternatively, travel to the university town of Heidelberg and visit the city's castle. BLD Day 8. Wertheim. Disembark in the medieval town of Wertheim this afternoon and take a guided walking tour. Later, enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace. BLD Day 9. Würzburg, Kitzingen. Enjoy a guided tour of Würzburg today and visit the Würzburg Residence, an 18th-century palace that once belonged to the Prince-Bishops of the city. Inside, marvel at intricate tapestries, gilded stucco work and ceiling frescoes by Tiepolo. Afterwards, enjoy the afternoon at your leisure. Perhaps explore more of the city at your own pace or enjoy an excursion to medieval Rothenburg on the Romantic Road (own expense). After dinner back on board, disembark in Kitzingen and enjoy a unique wine tasting event in Germany's oldest wine cellar. BLD Day 10. Bamberg. Today, travel to World Heritage-listed Bamberg and perhaps enjoy a tasting of the famous Rauchbier (smoked beer) during a guided tour. Later, cruise onto the Main-Danube Canal and this evening, indulge in a Farewell Dinner on board. BLD Day 11. Nuremberg, Disembark Ship, Prague. Disembark your ship in Nuremberg after breakfast this morning. 8 Day (EUH08) guests depart the tour with a transfer to the airport. All remaining guests will take a guided sightseeing tour of this historic city. Afterwards, travel by coach into the Czech Republic and on to its lovely capital, Prague. Two Night Stay: InterContinental Prague or similar. B Day 12. Prague. The capital of the Czech Republic lures travellers with its millennia-long history and rich Bohemian culture. Take a trip to Prague Castle, the largest coherent castle complex in the world, and visit Saint Vitus Cathedral. Then stroll over Charles Bridge on the way to the Old Town Square. The remainder of the day is then at your leisure. This evening, you may like to enjoy an optional folklore dinner show, which provides a wonderful opportunity to learn about Czech music, dance and traditions (own expense). B Day 13. Depart Prague. Your incredible journey comes to an end following breakfast this morning. Be transferred to the airport for your onward flight. B TRAVEL THROUGH 4 COUNTRIES Voyages www.aptouring.com.au