Amsterdam, Cologne, Moselle River, Cochem, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Mannheim, Speyer, Strasbourg
Glide along the enchanting Rhine and Moselle rivers on a leisurely journey to the Netherlands, Germany and France. Join a local expert for a tour of Amsterdam. Spend the afternoon in Cochem and sip wine in one of its famous cellars. Get to know Koblenz, a 2,000-year-old city, your way with a choice of walking tours. Pause in Rüdesheim to explore the famous Siegfried's "Mechaniches Musikkabinett" (Mechanical Music Museum). Enjoy a guided tour of Strasbourg. Cruise past charming panoramas as you get to know the culture and deep history of the region.
Round trip home to sedan airport service provided when you purchase airfare through Member Choice Vacations. One transfer per person, per reservation. (Restrictions apply)
7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
Itinerary
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Discover a dramatic waterway where winding valleys give way to riverside cities and Alpine hamlets. Venture along the Rhine and Moselle and spend time in beloved European cities, getting a taste of the local culture in each stop along the way.
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Dinner
Included
Your tour opens in Amsterdam, a city of narrow canals and stone bridges, where you will board your ship. Your home for the next seven nights, this ship offers an array of amenities including outside staterooms, unlimited wine with every dinner, and daily onboard musical performances. This evening, meet in the lounge for a cocktail reception followed by a welcome aboard dinner. Today dinner will be included.
Cruise the famous canals of Amsterdam and join a local guide for a city tour.
MS Amadeus Imperial or MS Amadeus Queen
Breakfast,
Lunch,
Dinner
Included
Embark on a tour of Amsterdam with a local expert before seeing the city from a different perspective, voyaging along the city's centuries-old canal system. Sail by charming cafés and famous 16th-century row houses stacked side-by-side. In the evening, relax as your ship departs the Netherlands and makes its way to Germany. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Stroll Cologne's Old Town during a walking tour.
MS Amadeus Imperial or MS Amadeus Queen
Breakfast,
Lunch,
Dinner
Included
As the sun rises, glide along the Rhine River and pass through the picturesque German landscapes dotted with medieval towns. Your journey brings you to Cologne, where you will join a guide for a walking tour of the city's Gothic Old Town. Wander along cobblestone streets and admire the Cologne Cathedral, the Roman Dionysus mosaic, and the Romanesque church of St. Martin. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Visit one of Cochem's renowned wine cellars.
MS Amadeus Imperial or MS Amadeus Queen
Breakfast,
Lunch,
Dinner
Included
Cross into the Moselle River to Cochem, a storybook town overlooking the water. Embark on a guided tour through the town and into Reichsburg Castle, a fortress perched high above the surrounding area. End your tour in one of Cochem's wine cellars, introducing you to the culture with a local winemaker and a tasting of regional Mosel wines. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Explore the picturesque town of Rüdesheim. Take in the sounds of barrel organs and medieval instruments at Siegfried's Mechanisches Musikkabinett.
MS Amadeus Imperial or MS Amadeus Queen
Breakfast,
Lunch,
Dinner
Included
Get to know the 2,000-year-old city of Koblenz your way because this morning, it's your choice! Explore the restored Old Town on a walking tour and see Schängel Fountain featuring a bronze statue of a mischievous young boy that has become a symbol of the city -OR- embark on a walking tour that immerses you in the darker history of the city as you hear tales of the gangsters who made Koblenz their home and see where they lived in the 18th century. Your next stop this afternoon is Rüdesheim, which you'll explore with an expert guide. Visit the city's famous Siegfried's Mechanisches Musikkabinett (Mechanical Music Museum) and hear the traditional music of barrel organs and medieval instruments. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Enjoy a Captain's Gala Dinner aboard your ship.
MS Amadeus Imperial or MS Amadeus Queen
Breakfast,
Lunch,
Dinner
Included
The river takes you to Mannheim where you will have free time to explore this German city and its parks on your own. Perhaps you will join an optional excursion to Heidelberg, an ancient city of Renaissance buildings and castle ramparts. Later, sail to Speyer, one of Germany's oldest cities, and step back in time on a walking tour to explore the Old Gate and the Jewish baths. End your day at the Captain's Gala Dinner – a lively celebration of food, music and entertainment. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
MS Amadeus Imperial or MS Amadeus Queen
Breakfast,
Lunch,
Dinner
Included
Cross the French border and experience Strasbourg, a fairytale town that blends centuries of international influences to create its own unique culture. Walking through the old quarter, Petite France, take in the iconic timber-framed houses, the Cathedral of Notre Dame, and Place de la République. Make the most of some free time to explore this perfectly preserved town. Aboard the ship, toast to the end of a fabulous journey at your farewell dinner. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Breakfast
Included
Wish the river valleys goodbye as your tour comes to a close today. Today breakfast will be included.
Itinerary featured is for May 2023 - April 2024 tour departures. Departures prior will vary. On some dates alternate hotels may be used. Pricing provided is for lower cabin.
Pricing is per person,
double occupancy,
land and cruise only, based on August 27, 2023 travel date.
Single supplement from $2,200.
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