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14 Day European Romance with 7 day cruise

Guided Package Includes:

• Flights NYC-Paris, Prague-NYC
• 3 nights Mercure Tour Eiffel Suffren or Novotel Tour Eiffel, Paris
• 7 nights Deluxe river cruise on Amadeus Symphony (Category E) outside cabin
• 2 nights Mercure Prague Center, Prague
• All transfers
• 25 meals: 12 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners with wine
• Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
• Services of English-speaking local guides
• Services of a cruise director throughout
• Entrance fees per itinerary
• Hotel taxes
• Guaranteed departures

Special Features:

• View the famed Lorelei Rock
• Excursion to Würzburg
• On board folklore performances
• Captain's Gala Dinner
• USTOA Consumer Protection Plan

Not included: airport taxes and fees, tips to local guides, and driver/guide.

Tour Itinerary

DAY 1, Wed Depart USA

DAY 2, Thurs Arrive in Paris and transfer to your hotel. Remainder of the day at leisure: PARIS

DAY 3, Fri A morning sightseeing of Paris includes the Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysees, Notre Dame, Place de la Concorde, Opera House and the Eiffel Tower. The remainder of the day is free to explore independently (B): PARIS

DAY 4, Sat Enjoy a full day to explore the City of Lights on your own. Stroll along the Champs Elysees, the boutique-lined boulevard, or visit the Eiffel Tower, built for the World’s Fair in 1889 (B): PARIS

DAY 5, Sun Morning at leisure. This afternoon, drive through scenic countryside to Trier, Germany’s oldest city, to board the ship. Enjoy some free time to explore the Roman monuments of Trier including the Imperial Baths, Porta Nigra gate and Amphitheater and to sample some Moselle wine. Tonight, attend a welcome Gala Dinner on board (B, D): CRUISE

DAY 6, Mon This morning, cruise through the stunning Moselle Valley to the charming village of Bernkastel, which has produced wine for more than 500 years. Enjoy a walking tour through the Old Town to view its medieval and renaissance architecture. Continue to Zell, home of the famous wine Zeller Schwarze Katz. Tonight, a festive wine tasting with entertainment (B, L, D): CRUISE

DAY 7, Tues Early departure down the winding Moselle River to Cochem. This morning, join a guided walking tour of Cochem including a visit to the hilltop Reichsburg Castle. Depart the Moselle Valley and cruise to Koblenz, located at the confluence of the Moselle and Rhine rivers. Upon arrival, enjoy an introductory walking tour of the city. After dinner, explore Koblenz at night (B, L, D): CRUISE

DAY 8, Wed Today, cruise along the most scenic and well-known section of the Rhine River. View castle after castle and the Lorelei Rock before reaching the wine village of Rüdesheim. Tour the town and visit the unique Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. Return to the ship via the Drosselgasse, a narrow alley lined with wine taverns and restaurants. Free time this evening to sample the local vintage (B, L, D): CRUISE

DAY 9, Thurs This morning, arrive in Miltenberg for a walking tour of this old Franconian town. Stroll through narrow cobblestone streets past gabled, half-timbered houses. Continue to charming Wertheim. Browse the market square before returning to the ship. This afternoon, cruise through the valleys of the meandering Main and enjoy on board activities (B, L, D): CRUISE

DAY 10, Fri After a morning filled with beautiful Main river scenery, arrive at Würzburg, "The Pearl of the Romantic Road," a town surrounded by sloping hills covered with vineyards. Visit the major sights including the magnificent Residential Palace. This afternoon, cruise past Volkach to Bamberg. This evening, enjoy an after-dinner medieval music performance (B, L, D): CRUISE

DAY 11, Sat This morning, enter the Main-Danube Canal at Bamberg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a guided tour of this medieval town including the Cathedral and the Old Town Hall which straddles the river. Stroll the city’s winding streets and view its charming houses and 18th century mansions. Rejoin the ship cruise to Nuremberg (B, L, D): CRUISE

DAY 12, Sun This morning, disembark and drive to Prague. The balance of the day is free to explore Prague on your own (B): PRAGUE

DAY 13, Mon This morning, a tour of Prague includes the Old Town, the 1000-year-old Hradcany Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, Charles Bridge, Golden Lane and the Jewish Quarter. The afternoon and evening are free to explore Prague. Visit Wenceslas Square and enjoy one of the many charming cafes or restaurants (B): PRAGUE

DAY 14, Tues This morning, transfer to the airport for your departure flight (B).

Book by August 31, 2003 Save up to $ 400 per couple

Early booking savings will be applied once initial deposit has been received