25087 Rhine River Christmas Markets
Land journey featuring Lucerne, Strasbourg and 6 night Rhine River cruise aboard the Amadeas Cara
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Switzerland
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6 night Rhine River cruise
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Lucerne Walking Tour and Christmas Market
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Strasburg Walking Tour and Christmas Market
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Speyer Walking Tour and Christmas Market
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Koblenz Walking Tour and Christmas Market
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Cologne Walking Tour and Christmas Market
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Cochem Walking Tour and Christmas Market
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Reichsburg Castle & wine tasting
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Rudesheim
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Strasbourg
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Cologne
Day 1
Depart US - Overnight flight to Europe
Day 2
Arrive Zurich - Lucerne
Meet your tour director and transfer to Lucerne for your overnight stay.
Welcome desk at the hotel
Day 3
Lucerne-Strasbourg - Board the Amadeus Cara
Morning -Lucerne walking tour and Christmas Market
Travel to Strasbourg, France via motorcoach
Board the MS Cara for a 6 night Rhine River cruise
Welcome dinner onboard
Day 4
Strasbourg
Strasbourg City Tour and Christmas Market
Leisure time in Strasbourg or Optional Alsace & Obernai excursion
Ship docked into late evening in Kehl/Strasbourg
Day 5
Speyer - Mannheim
Morning -Speyer Walking Tour and Christmas Market
Cruise to Mannheim for time at leisure or Optional Heidelberg excursion
Day 6
Rudesheim - Rhine River Gorge - Koblenze
Morning - Arrive Rudesheim & walk into town on your own to explore or optional Rudesheim Tram Car with Musical Instrument Museum
Midday - WCruise Rhine River Gorge with afternoon arrival in Koblenz. Koblenz Walking Tour and Christmas Market
Day 7
Cochem
Morning Moselle River Cruising
Afternoon - Cochem Walking Tour with Reichsburg Castle, wine tasting and Christmas Market.
Day 8
Cologne
Morning arrival in Cologne - Cologne Walking Tour and Christmas Market
Afternoon at leisure in Cologne
Gala Farewell Dinner Onboard - ship docked in Cologne overnight
Day 9
Cologne - Frankfurt Airport - Flight Home
Morning transfer to the Frankfurt Airport for your flight home
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner, S=Snack
Cost per person based on two in a room: $4,699.00 Category E - Haydn Deck single $5,899.00
$5,395.00 Category C - Strauss Deck single $6,995.00
$5,795.00 Category A - Mozarte Deck single $7,795.00
Includes: Round trip air fare from Pittsburgh
1 night hotel - Lucerne, Switzerland
6 night cruise - outside cabin
18 meals - (7-B, 5L, 6-D)
Tour Director
Wine and Beer at Dinner
Wifi onboard
International air taxes/fuel/port charges
Baggage handling at hotel/ship
Hotel/ship transfers
Payment Options
Payment can be made by the following:
Payment by check, money order or cash incurs no charge
Payment via credit card incurs a 3% non refundable convenience fee (3.33% for American Express)
Payment via electronic check (also known at ACH) incurs no charge and only requires your routing and account number
Accommodations: 1 night Lucerne, Switzerland
6 night cruise - outside cabin
Cancellation policy: Deposit is non refundable
Cancel 179-90 days prior to departure - Deposit or insurance is retained
Cancel 89-60 days prior to departure - 50% of total price
Cancel 59-30 days prior to departure - 75% of total price
Cancel 29 day or less prior to departure - No refunds
Insurance is optional and highly recommended - $499.00 per person
Walking Code 3: This tour includes moderate physical activity. The itinerary blends some longer days and shorter days and more leisure time. Walking tours, as well as walking slightly longer distances, climbing stairs or walking over uneven terrain should be expected.
