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Historic Zurich with River Limmat, Switzerland

Rhine & Moselle Splendors

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Explore Paris, France's capital, a major European city and a global center for art, fashion, gastronomy, and culture. This exceptional expedition offers you three nights in the “City of Light” followed by a 7-night cruise from Luxembourg to Basel, and for the perfect closure three nights in Zurich. Discover the Moselle Valley’s wine-producing region and delight yourself with traditional wine. Cruise through the picturesque Rhine Gorge, admiring its many castles and fortress ruins. Stroll the narrow streets of Strasbourg and admire the lovely “La Petite France” neighborhood.
Wander the stretching Champs de Elysees as you tour ParisTrierCochem town on the Mosel River, GermanyView of Strasbourg cityHeidelbergHistoric Zurich with River Limmat, Switzerland
Highlights
  • Walk through the enchanting streets of the glamorous city of Paris
  • Discover Luxembourg, one of Europe’s last independent duchies
  • Explore Trier and its famous Porta Nigra gate that dates back to 179 A.D.
  • Admire Koblenz's charming town square and quaint shops
Activity Level: Relaxed
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
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Day 1: Arrive in Paris, France

Arrive in Paris and check-in to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. Walk through the city’s enchanting streets, drop by a charming sidewalk café, or visit one of many world-class museums.

Day 2: Paris, France

  • 1 Breakfast
From morning to night, the “City of Light” dazzles. Get acquainted with some of its many iconic sites, including Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower on a city tour.

* Wine-themed cruise: From morning to night, the “City of Light” dazzles. Get acquainted with some of its many iconic sites, including Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower on a city tour.

Day 3: Paris, France

  • 1 Breakfast
Enjoy a free day to explore the romantic “City of Light.” Stroll along the Champs Elysées, lined with boutiques and cafes, or go to the top of the Eiffel Tower, built for the 1889 World’s Fair. 

Day 4: Luxembourg City, Luxembourg | Embark

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  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner
Bid au revoir to Paris as you board your TGV high-speed train that whisks you away to Luxembourg, one of Europe’s last independent duchies. Enjoy a guided walking tour as well as a stop at the American Cemetery and Memorial, the final resting place of General George Patton, before boarding your luxury ship.

* Wine-themed cruise: Bid au revoir to Paris as you board your TGV high-speed train that whisks you away to Luxembourg, one of Europe’s last independent duchies. Enjoy a guided walking tour as well as a stop at the American Cemetery and Memorial, the final resting place of General George Patton, before boarding your luxury ship. Celebrate your journey with a welcome aboard wine toast.

Day 5: Trier | Bernkastel, Germany

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  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Trier, Germany’s oldest city, has often been referred to as the second Rome. Be guided to the Roman Imperial Baths, the Porta Nigra and Emperor Constantine’s Throne Room. During the afternoon, sail the Moselle River to Bernkastel, strategically located in the middle of the Moselle Valley’s wine-producing region. Walk through the colorful Old Town center and past many medieval buildings before enjoying a wine tasting at a local winery.

Day 6: Cochem | Koblenz, Germany

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  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
History comes to life in Cochem with its half-timbered houses and Reichsburg Castle. Join a guided tour through the castle, situated high above the town, and then walk through its Old Town. For those wishing to have a more active exploration of the area, you can go on a guided hike to the castle or bike along the majestic Moselle. Or for a different adventure, explore the Bundesbank Bunker to get a closer look at this mysterious Cold War era bank vault. Later in the day, sail along the Moselle taking in the fascinating scenery of Europe’s steepest vineyards before arriving in Koblenz where you can enjoy an evening walk through its picturesque Old Town. 

Day 7: Rhine Gorge | Rudesheim, Germany

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  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Cruise along the scenic Rhine River Gorge with its fabled legends and many castles dotting high above its riverbank. Once in Rüdesheim, choose between three choices of excursions. Take a gondola ride to the Niederwalddenkmal Statue, where you can enjoy panoramic views of the river. Alternatively, visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Museum; or join a guided bike tour through the town and along the Rhine River. Later in the day, indulge your taste buds with a sampling of Riesling wines in the vineyards at three different wine tasting stations; or taste one of the town’s special delights, Rüdesheimer coffee, ceremoniously made with brandy. 

Day 8: Mannheim, Germany

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  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Discover a grand Baroque palace, one of Mark Twain’s favorite European towns or one of the most whimsical gardens in the Europe on choice of excursions. Relive a bygone era on an excursion to the glorious Mannheim Baroque Palace. Tour this splendid palace furnished with over 800 exhibits, including 21 large tapestries, ornate furniture, priceless paintings, valuable porcelain and costly silverware. Prefer to visit the town Mark Twain fell in love with? Then join on a tour to Heidelberg, a perfectly preserved medieval city nestled in the Neckar River Valley along Germany's Castle Road. See the red-walled castle with its Great Vat, an 18th-century 49,000-gallon wine cask and the old city. Alternatively, visit Schwetzingen Palace Gardens, a cultural heritage site of European significance. Wander through the gardens with more than 100 sculptures and admire an assortment of whimsical buildings: the Apollo Temple houses a statue of the ancient Greek god of light and the arts playing the lyre; the Badehaus is a summerhouse modelled on an Italian villa; and the most spectacular may be the Türkischer Garten with a mosque designed by Nicolas de Pigage, the largest structure of its kind in a German garden. These are a few of the many highlights you can see today. 

Day 9: Strasbourg, France

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  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Strasbourg, the capital city of Alsace, has flavors of both France and Germany because of its borderline location. Enjoy a panoramic bus tour past the stunning Parc de l’Orangerie, the European Parliament and the Place de la République followed by a walking tour through its iconic “La Petite France” district, which appears to have been lifted straight from the pages of a fairytale. See the Cathédrale de Nôtre Dame with its famous astronomical clock. The active adventurer can join a guided Old Town bike tour, which also takes you through the Parc de l’Orangerie.

* Wine-themed cruise: Strasbourg, the capital city of Alsace, has flavors of both France and Germany because of its borderline location. Enjoy a panoramic bus tour past the stunning Parc de l’Orangerie, the European Parliament and the Place de la République followed by a walking tour through its iconic “La Petite France” district, which appears to have been lifted straight from the pages of a fairytale. See the Cathédrale de Nôtre Dame with its famous astronomical clock. The active adventurer can join a guided Old Town bike tour, which also takes you through the Parc de l’Orangerie. Later in the afternoon, be treated to a special Alsatian wine tasting of some of the region’s most delicious and notable wine. Discover how the Vosges Mountains provide the Alsace with ideal winemaking conditions, and as such, Alsatian wines are not only delightful on the palate, but they’re also highly praised for their fragrant aromas, ranging from bright and fruity to crisp and spicy.

Day 10: Riquewihr | Breisach | Basel, Switzerland

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  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Step back in time with a visit to Riquewihr, a charming medieval hamlet that looks almost the same as it did in the 16th century. On your walking tour, admire historic architecture and surrounding vineyards as well as famous sights, such as the Dolder Gate. Alternatively, you may wish to go to Freiburg, founded in 1120 and home to the Freiburg’s Münster, a Gothic cathedral said to have “the most beautiful spire on earth.” Those wishing a more active excursion can cycle through the scenic countryside. Later in the day, sail to Basel where you have leisure time to explore the city. 

* Wine-themed cruise: Step back in time with a visit to the enchanting Alsatian town of Riquewihr, which looks almost the same as it did in the 16th century. On your walking tour, admire historic architecture as well as famous sights, such as the Dolder Gate. While there, enjoy a visit to a winery for a tasting of locally produced Alsatian wines. Alternatively, you may wish to go to Freiburg, founded in 1120 and home to the Freiburg’s Münster, a Gothic cathedral said to have “the most beautiful spire on earth.” Visit a winery where you have the opportunity to taste their locally produced wines, and then continue on with a walking tour. Those wishing a more active excursion can cycle through the countryside. Later in the day, sail to Basel where you have leisure time to explore the city.

Day 11: Basel | Disembark | Lucerne, Switzerland

  • 1 Breakfast
Disembark the ship and before transferring to Lucerne, go on a highlights tour of Basel. One of Switzerland’s most cosmopolitan cities, Basel is home to 40 museums (the highest concentration in the nation), a picturesque Old Town and richly decorated Market Square, a 500-year-old Rathaus (town hall) and Switzerland’s oldest zoo (built in 1870 and home to 600 animal species and exotic flora). Once in Lucerne, you’ll discover the unrivalled beauty and charm of this pristine city on a walking tour. Stroll along Chapel Bridge, admiring the stunning gable paintings above. The mighty mountains of Mount Pilatus and Rigi overlook the swans that glide along the scenic lake and are part of Lucerne’s everlasting allure. Afterwards, check into your hotel and enjoy a leisurely evening. 

Day 12: Lucerne

  • 1 Breakfast
The iconic Lion Monument, which you’ll visit, was sculpted in memory for the Swiss Guards massacred during the French Revolution in 1792. It has captured the hearts and minds of visitors for centuries, including Mark Twain who praised it as “the most mournful and moving piece of stone in the world.” You’ll also visit the spectacular medieval walls and towers, dating back to the 13th century. Located around the Musegg Wall area, the towers rise high over the city, giving great panoramic views of Lucerne, the Reuss River and the surrounding mountain scenery. There are a total of nine towers, including one featuring the oldest clock in the city. 

Day 13: Lucerne | Zurich

  • 1 Breakfast
Check out of your hotel and board a boat for a scenic cruise across the tranquil waters of Lake Lucerne, surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery, to Vitznau. Once in Vitznau, you’ll transfer via motorcoach to Zurich, traveling past scenic landscapes and Alpine lakes. Once in Zurich, you’ll check into your hotel. 

Day 14: Zurich

  • 1 Breakfast
Set alongside a glistening lake and framed by the Alps, Switzerland’s largest city, Zurich, seamlessly blends its historic past with its progressive future—all of which will be on full display during your city tour. One of the top experiences in Zurich is a visit to Old Town where you will find yourself amongst medieval houses, churches and the modern Bahnhofstrasse, a mile-long street featuring exclusive fashion boutiques, stores and street cafés. 

Day 15: Depart Zurich

  • 1 Breakfast
Check out of your hotel and prepare for your return flight home. 

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Included
  • 14 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 7 Dinners
  • 14 Nights Accommodations
  • Accommodations as listed
  • Ground transportation as listed
  • Activities as listed
  • Meals as listed
  • Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
  • Onboard Entertainment 
  • Bottled water replenished daily
  • Personalized service from a highly trained Cruise Manager during both cruise and land programs
  • Beverages: Unlimited fine wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner.
  • Beverages: Unlimited sparkling wine and fresh juice with breakfast
  • Personal headset for excursions. 
  • Captain’s Welcome Cocktail and Gala Dinner
  • Knowledgeable guides
  • Internet and Wi-Fi access
  • Sip & Sail Daily Cocktail Hour with complimentary wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks
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  • Gratuities
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal Expenses
  • Flight costs (please request a quote)
  • Additional excursions during free time
  • Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
  • Passport and Applicable Visa Expenses
  • Laundry 
  • Port Fees

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