Best of the Rhine River Boticelli (10 Days starting from $2,399)

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Best of the Rhine River Boticelli
10 Days starting from $2,399

Countries Visited:
Netherlands, Holland, France, Germany, Switzerland

Length:	10 Days
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Operator:	Collette
Tour Code:	3411

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About This Tour

Cruise along beautiful Rhine, where castles guard its banks, vineyards climb the hillsides and Germanic legends echo in the forests. Explore Amsterdam's winding canals by boat and Cologne's historic old town and Hohe-Strasse, a true shopper's paradise. Enjoy a leisurely walking tour of Strasbourg, featuring the Old Quarter, known as "Petite France," and the stunning Cathedral of Notre Dame. Discover breathtaking Alpine vistas and Lake Geneva as you explore Switzerland. Travel the famous Alsace Wine Route.

What's Included
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Enjoy the services of a professional tour manager who accompanies you throughout your trip.

Meals
8 Breakfast(s), 5 Lunch(es), 7 Dinner(s)

Hotel Accommdations:
Listed below or equivalent. Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges

Day 2-7 Croisieurope Rhine River Cruise, Day 8,9 STRASBOURG Hilton Hotel. On some alternate dates

Private transportation via a deluxe, climate-controlled motorcoach

Complimentary hotel-to-hotel baggage handling.

Day 1
Overnight Flight
Begin your Rhine River Cruise with an overnight flight to Amsterdam.

Day 2
Amsterdam, Netherlands - Tour Begins - Board Ship
Your tour begins in Amsterdam, land of waterways and bicycles. Board your cruise ship this afternoon, followed by welcome cocktails and dinner on board. This evening take a river boat ride through the romantic winding water canals of Amsterdam.

Day 3
Amsterdam - Volendam
After breakfast you may wish to explore the many beautiful streets of Amsterdam. This afternoon you will discover the quaint town of Volendam. While here you will visit a cheese factory and learn the careful art of cheese making. On your journey back to the cruise, you will pass by many beautiful windmills.

Day 4
Amsterdam - Nijmegen - Krefeld, Germany
LANGUAGE DISCOVERY: Today, your Tour Manager will help you discover the origin and history of the language(s) you will experience on your tour along with key words and phrases that will help you communicate with the locals. Your cruise continues through the picturesque Dutch countryside to Nijmegen. Later in the day, you sail into Germany and dock in Krefeld.

Day 5
Krefeld - Cologne - Konigswinter
The romantic scenery of the Rhine River unfolds as you cruise past the provincial capital of Dusseldorf and the medieval town of Zons. Mid-afternoon, you arrive in Cologne where you can explore the historic old town and Hohe-Strasse, a true shopper''s paradise. Next, cruise past Bonn, the old university town and birthplace of Beethoven, and arrive in Konigswinter, where you dock for the night.

Day 6
Konigswinter - Rudesheim
After breakfast, cruise alongside Koblenz, where the Rhine meets the Moselle River. Continue along the most beautiful part of the Rhine, typified by breathtaking castles nestled in hillside vineyards, and the legendary Lorelei Rock. Your final destination for the day is lovely Rudesheim. Upon arrival, the "Winzerexpress" mini-train takes you to Siegfried´s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum for a fascinating guided tour. Next, enjoy a stop at a local winery where you will sample some of the local varieties. Enjoy leisure time to explore the city''s medieval houses, or visit the famous Drosselgasse, renowned for its dance halls and bands.

Day 7
Rudesheim - Speyer*
Sit back and relax as you enjoy a leisurely day cruising the upper Rhine, passing breathtaking scenery and charming towns. After lunch you will arrive in historic Heidelberg and enjoy a sightseeing tour of this beautiful city. After docking in Speyer, you are invited to the "Captain''s evening".

Day 8
Speyer - Strasbourg, France - Disembark Ship
Your cruise continues through Gambsheim and Iffezheim, two of the largest locks of the Rhine. Your journey leads you to the fascinating city of Strasbourg, where your river cruise ends. After disembarkation, enjoy a leisurely walking tour featuring the Old Quarter, known as "Petite France," and the stunning Cathedral of Notre Dame.

Day 9
Strasbourg - Alsace Wine Route
Today you visit charming villages of the Alsace wine route. First is the well-preserved medieval town of Riquewihr, filled with vintners’ houses dating back to the 15th century. Your next stop is Kaysersberg, a village offering historic houses and castles, as well as a 16th century fortified bridge. Tonight join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner celebrating the end of a memorable trip.

Day 10
Strasbourg - Tour Ends
Your tour ends in Strasbourg this morning.

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Passport & Visa Information Certain countries require a minimum of 6 months passport validity. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate consulate for details. Visit www.travel.state.gov for the U.S. State Department for the latest details about passports and visa requirements. IMPORTANT: We recommend that our clients traveling abroad take a photocopy of their passport and applicable visas. It should be packed separately from your actual passport and visa. We also recommend leaving a copy at home with your emergency contact. Electricity An adaptor (which changes the physical plug) and/or converter (which changes the electric current) are necessary if you plan to use an appliance with voltage different from the standard within the country you are visiting. Please note, if your appliance has dual voltage you may still need an adaptor for the plug. Voltage for Europe is 220. Elevation Elevation on this tour will not exceed 1,000 feet.

Amsterdam, Rhine River Cruise, Volendam, French Language Lesson, Cooking Lesson, Cologne, Rudesheim, Strasbourg, Alsace Wine Route

Unpack once for a relaxing six-night Rhine River Cruise.

Cruise along the most beautiful part of the Rhine, typified by breathtaking castles nestled in hillside vineyards.

Travel the famous Alsace wine route and visit some of its charming villages.

Learn some French phrases during a fun-filled French language lesson.

Enjoy a cooking lesson onboard the cruise ship and learn more about the local cuisine.

Sample some of the local varieties of wine which are included with every dinner while on the cruise.

Passport & Visa Information
Certain countries require a minimum of 6 months passport validity. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate consulate for details. Visit www.travel.state.gov for the U.S. State Department for the latest details about passports and visa requirements.

IMPORTANT: We recommend that our clients traveling abroad take a photocopy of their passport and applicable visas. It should be packed separately from your actual passport and visa. We also recommend leaving a copy at home with your emergency contact.

Electricity
An adaptor (which changes the physical plug) and/or converter (which changes the electric current) are necessary if you plan to use an appliance with voltage different from the standard within the country you are visiting. Please note, if your appliance has dual voltage you may still need an adaptor for the plug. Voltage for Europe is 220.

Elevation
Elevation on this tour will not exceed 1,000 feet.

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