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North Sea to the Swiss Alps

Cruise on the Rhine and Moselle Rivers from Amsterdam to Basel, through Holland, Germany, France and Switzerland

This unique cruise focuses on two of the most beautiful rivers in Europe, the Rhine and the Moselle.

Cruise aboard the deluxe River Princess from Amsterdam via Cologne to Koblenz. Here you enter the beautiful Moselle River Valley to visit the fascinating towns of Cochem, Trier and Bernkastel.

Then continue the entire navigable length of the Rhine to Basel, Switzerland, visiting Rüdesheim, Speyer, Heidelberg and Strasbourg along the way. Included shore excursions add to the pleasure - and the value.

On special wine theme cruises, sample the refined and noble Rieslings of the Rheingau, the richly fragrant, light-bodied wines of the Moselle, and the earthy wines of Alsace. Enjoy tastings in several local wineries and special lectures on ship.

For even greater enjoyment, add three days in delightful Lucerne, Switzerland's most popular resort, after your cruise. Or spend more time before your cruise in Amsterdam or visit Brussels and Brugge.

Your holiday includes:

• Roundtrip flight to Europe (to Amsterdam and from Basel)
• 12-Day (11 nights) cruise in an outside cabin
• All meals aboard ship
• 10 guided shore excursions
• Services of a Cruise Manager throughout your cruise
• All transfers for passengers on flights arranged by the tour operator only

Included shore excursions:

• Amsterdam - City tour and canal cruise
• Arnhem - Kröller-Müller Museum
• Cologne - City tour and Cathedral
• Cochem - Guided walk and tour of Reichsburg Castle
• Trier - City tour and Porta Nigra
• Bernkastel - Guided walk and wine museum
• Rüdesheim - Mini-train to Siegfried’s Music Museum and guided tour
• Mannheim - Excursion to Heidelberg
• Strasbourg - City tour
• Basel - City tour

River Princess
With the introduction of the River Princess in 2001, This Tour sets new standards for river cruising in Europe and with the launch of her sister ships - the River Empress in 2002, and the River Countess and River Duchess in 2003 - the River Princess is part of the most luxurious and modern fleet in Europe.

You are welcomed aboard through an impressive two-story lobby. The Europa (Main) Lounge, with its panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, is a floating showcase for the ever-changing scenery. The Panorama restaurant offers elegant dining in one luxurious seating. The glass-sheltered Sky Lounge offers a comfortable view of the passing landscape. Join us aboard the dazzling River Princess and experience the comfort and luxury that have been created just for you

River Countess
The River Countess joins the  fleet in March 2003. A sister ship to the magnificent River Empress, she will again raise the standard of river cruising in Europe and make this fleet the most luxurious and most modern in Europe.

Step aboard into the spectacular two-story lobby, and feel the warmth and elegance that have been created just for you. The Europa (Main) Lounge has panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, a dance floor, and bar. The beautiful Panorama restaurant offers elegant dining in one luxurious seating, with astonishing views on all sides. Sail this inaugural season aboard the River Countess, the ship of your dreams, part of the most luxurious fleet in Europe.