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Overview

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The “2 for 1″ offer applies to the follow departure date: November 5, 2010

Combine “Rhine Discovery” and “Danube Discovery” for one grand European discovery

Travel along three majestic rivers – the legendary Rhine, the meandering Main and the enchanting Danube and be inspired at every turn. Touch history in Switzerland, France, Germany and Austria.

Experience wonderfully preserved towns that offer a glimpse into life as it must have been lived centuries ago. Take in Miltenberg’s crooked streets and leaning houses and Strasbourg’s “Petite France,” which is lined with canals. Explore legendary landmarks – the Niederwald Monument in Ru¨desheim, 900-year-old Melk Abbey and the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Wu¨rzburg Residenz. Take a horse-drawn carriage ride through the enchanting Bavarian Forest. Enjoy culinary diversity while indulging in wiener schnitzel in Austria, sipping fine Rheingau and Franconian wines and drinking hearty beer in Germany. Come discover Europe on this all-encompassing adventure.

Who will enjoy this cruise: Connoisseurs of wine, beer and food will savor the delicious beverages and cuisine native to this great region. Music lovers will treasure a trip to one of Europe’s most celebrated musical cities – Vienna. And everyone who has ever thrilled to the fairytales of the Brothers Grimm will be delighted by a carriage ride through the enchanting Bavarian Forest.

Itinerary

Day 1: Basel (embark)

Arrive at the Basel airport where you will be transferred to the ship. (D)

Day 2: Strasbourg, Speyer

Featured Excursion: Strasbourg canal cruise

You will wake up in the beautiful Alsatian port town of Strasbourg. Situated half-way between Paris and Prague, Strasbourg is known as the “Crossroads of Europe.” It is home to a magnificent, single-spired Gothic cathedral, Notre Dame, and beautiful half-timbered houses; it is also the seat of the European Parliament. See Strasbourg in the way it has been seen through the centuries—on a canal cruise. Petite France, the picturesque old quarter with its timber-frame houses adorned with flower boxes is a highlight of your tour. (BB, L, Captain’s welcome dinner)

Day 3: Speyer (Heidelberg), Rüdesheim

Featured Excursion: Full-day tour of Heidelberg

You will take a motorcoach to Heidelberg, a perfectly preserved Medieval city nestled in the Neckar River Valley along Germany’s Castle Road. Heidelberg is home to Germany’s oldest university and is forever immortalized by Sigmund Romberg’s operetta, The Student Prince. Your tour takes you past the romantic ruins of Heidelberg Castle, where you will be guided through the castle’s courtyard. You will also get to see the world’s largest wine barrel. Continue your tour in downtown Heidelberg and through Old Town. You will have some free time to wander along one of Germany’s longest pedestrian streets. Enjoy the bustling squares lined with cafés, or simply take in the serene atmosphere of this truly charming town. (BB, D)

Day 4: Rüdesheim

Featured Excursion: Gondola ride to the Niederwald Monument

Rüdesheim is one of the most scenic wine towns along the Rhine and, like many cities along the river, its history dates back to Roman times. The town is famous for its long avenue of shops and wine bars—known as the Drosselgasse—as well as the Niederwald Monument commemorating the unification of Germany. As an added treat today, you will board a mini-train for the short trip to the Niederwald gondola. The adventure takes off the moment your gondola rises up the hillside. During the ride and once at the top, you will be mesmerized by the fairytale views of Rüdesheim, the vineyards of the Rheingau, and the Niederwald Monument that appear on all sides. (BB, L, D)

Day 5: Miltenberg

Featured Excursion: Miltenberg walking tour

Miltenberg, the “Pearl of the Main River.” The town is protected by its old walls and two gates—one facing east, and another facing west. While on your walking tour, you will discover why this Medieval town seems to leap from the pages of a German fairytale with its 14th- and 15th-century half-timbered, gabled houses; famed Crooked House; and venerable Royal Inn, which has been a working hotel since the 17th century. (BB, L, D)

Day 6: Würzburg

Featured Excursion: Würzburg Residenz visit and wine tasting

Visit Würzburg Residenz, an immaculate example of Baroque architecture and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. This grand palace was built and decorated in the 18th century by an international team of architects, sculptors, stucco-workers, and painters. Particularly noteworthy is Tiepolo’s ceiling fresco—the largest in the world. Enjoy the magnificent garden, one of the most expansive and beautiful in Europe. Cap off your tour with a private wine tasting of fabulous Franconian wines in the historic Residenz cellar. (BB, L, D)

Day 7: Hassfurt (Bamberg)

Featured Excursion: Bamberg city tour

Awaken in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bamberg, located on the Regnitz River near its confluence with the Main. Bamberg has one of Europe’s largest intact Old Town centers, and like Rome, the city is built on seven hills—only here, a church tops each hill. Your city tour takes you past the Imperial Cathedral of St. Peter and St. George, the four-winged New Residence, the Town Hall lapped by the Regnitz River, and “Little Venice,” an area of colorful fishermen’s houses from the 19th century. During the afternoon, you will cruise the peaceful, meandering Main River. (BB, L, Captain’s farewell dinner)

Day 8: Nuremberg

Enjoy a day at leisure.

Day 9: Nuremberg

Featured Excursion: Nuremberg city tour

Visit Nuremberg, an archetypal Medieval German city encircled by mighty defensive walls and red-roofed buildings. Birthplace of Albrecht Dürer and famous for its pocket watches, the city also held the astounding War Crimes Trials after WWII. Discover the sights of Nuremberg during your panoramic tour before exploring its walled Old Town on foot. (BB, L, Captain’s Welcome Dinner)

Day 10: Regensburg

Featured Excursion: Regensburg walking tour

Regensburg, one of the finest Medieval towns in Europe, captures 2,000 years of living history with outstanding manmade monuments like the 12th-century Stone Bridge and the towering Gothic cathedral. Your walking tour takes you past the architectural treasures of Old Town as well as the Cathedral of St. Peter with its magnificent 14th-century stained glass windows. Genuine Bavarian hospitality adds to the vibrant mix of art and culture in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. (BB, L, D)

Day 11: Deggendorf, Passau

Featured Excursion: Bavarian Forest horse-drawn carriage ride and Theresienthal visit

After enjoying a scenic horse-drawn carriage ride through the Bavarian Forest, you will be taken to the world-famous crystal glass manufacturer, Theresienthal. Here you will experience the fine art of hand-made crystal glass-making firsthand during a workshop where you will learn all the various steps involved, as well as the extraordinary history of Theresienthal that dates back to the 1830s. (BB, L, D)

Day 12: Passau

Featured Excursion: Passau walking tour and St. Stephan’s organ concert

Passau boasts a delightful layer of Italian style on top of quintessential German foundations. Explore the well preserved town on your guided walking tour. Visit St. Stephan’s Cathedral, home to Europe’s largest pipe organ, where you will hear a magnificent organ recital. (BB, L, D)

Note: Concert not available before May 2, after October 31, or on Sundays.

Day 13: Melk, cruising the scenic Wachau Valley Vienna

Featured Excursion: Melk Abbey

Today you’ll cruise the scenic, vineyard-rich Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape representing one of the most beautiful river valleys in Europe. Then tour Melk’s 900-year-old Benedictine abbey, a masterpiece of Baroque art and architecture situated high atop the granite cliffs of the Danube. The views from the terrace are spectacular, but the splendid frescos, marble, and gilded plasterwork of its interior will be the true highlight of your visit. (BB, L, Captain’s Farewell dinner)

Day 14: Vienna

Featured Excursion: Vienna city tour and National Library visit

There can be no exploration of the Danube without a visit to Vienna, which is a city both steeped in history and on the cusp of current trends. Your panoramic city tour showcases all the imperial Habsburg grandeur of the stately Ringstrasse, taking you past the Rathaus (City Hall), Parliament, the Hofburg (Imperial Palace), and the State Opera, among other sights. Leaving the motorcoach, you will start a walking tour through the Hofburg grounds, culminating at the magnificent Baroque State Hall of the Austrian National Library, which is said to be the most beautiful library room in the world. (BB, L, D)

Note: On Mondays, Mozarthaus will be substituted for the Library.

Day 15: Vienna (disembark), transfer to the airport

Disembark the ship and transfer to the Vienna airport for your flight home. (CB or BB)

Pricing Details Per Person

*On these dates cruise operates from Vienna to Basel.

†Prices exclude additional port charges of $224 and are per person, cruise-only based on double occupancy. Other restrictions may apply

A limited number of singles are available for an additional supplement

To upgrade to a higher category, add per person the following prices below:

Suite $2,375

Category 1 $1,375

Category 2 $1,025

Category 3 $825

Category 4 $275

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