THE RHINE & MOSELLE
ITINERARY:
1. Arrive Basel
Tour begins: 4:00 PM, Basel, Switzerland. Transfers from
Basel-Mulhouse International Airport will be included to the MS
Swiss Diamond. Check-in for all guests today is at 4:00 PM. Join
us this evening for a welcome briefing.
Aboard MS Swiss Diamond ~ Meals D
2. Old Town Basel
Spend the day in Basel, straddling the Rhine River in the
northernmost corner of Switzerland. A guided walking tour
includes the red-painted Rathaus (city hall) in Old Town. Enjoy
the Captain’s welcome dinner aboard ship tonight.
Aboard MS Swiss Diamond ~ Meals BLD
3. Strasbourg, Crossroads of Europe
Wake up in northern France as your riverboat docks in
Strasbourg. See the European Parliament buildings en route to La
Petite France, surrounded by historic canals, medieval
watchtowers and half-timbered houses. Visit the 11th-century
Gothic Cathedral and enjoy time on your own. Aboard MS
Swiss Diamond ~ Meals BLD
4. Elegant Baden-Baden
Explore the internationally acclaimed Black Forest spa town
of Baden-Baden today. Evoking an era of 19th-century privilege,
this elegant “playground” was a favorite destination of royal
visitors and celebrities, including Queen Victoria, Napoleon
III, Brahms and Dostoyevsky. Enjoy a private Tauck champagne
reception in the historic, richly decorated casino. Aboard
MS Swiss Diamond ~ Meals BLD
5. Historic Heidelberg
A walking tour of Heidelberg includes a close-up look at
Heidelberger Schloss, Germany’s finest Gothic-Renaissance
castle, followed by lunch in a local restaurant. Meet your
riverboat in Speyer this afternoon. Aboard MS Swiss
Diamond ~ Meals BLD
6. Boppard and Koblenz
Established more than 2,000 years ago, Boppard awaits your
discovery today. Get a taste of centuries past during a walking
tour and lunch in the Old Monastery Cellar, before your
riverboat continues on to Koblenz at the confluence of the
Moselle and Rhine rivers. Enjoy local entertainment on board the
ship tonight.
Aboard MS Swiss Diamond ~ Meals BLD
7. Fairy-Tale Landscapes of Cochem
Romantic legends and folk tales come to life as you cruise
through the fairy-tale landscapes of the Moselle Valley today en
route to Cochem. Famous since the Romans first became enthralled
with its scenic beauty, visiting Cochem is like stepping into a
history book about the Middle Ages. Tauck makes the pages come
alive during a tour of 1,000-year-old Reichsburg Castle, evoking
images of Walt Disney’s Cinderella Castle. A visit to a
family-owned winery tempts your palate with some of the best
wine in the region during a tasting! Aboard MS Swiss
Diamond ~ Meals BLD
8. Luxembourg / Trier
The Moselle River winds its way through small German towns
resplendent in historic charm. Dock today in Trier, one of the
oldest cities in Germany, for an excursion to Luxembourg, site
of the American War Cemetery and Memorial. Experience lunch at a
12th-century castle before returning to Trier for a guided
walking tour.
Aboard MS Swiss Diamond ~ Meals BLD
9. Half-Timbered Houses of Bernkastel
Spend the morning in Bernkastel, chronicling 700 years of
history authentically reflected in well-preserved half-timbered
houses, a medieval market square and castle ruins. Indulge in
the relaxing cadence of riverboat travel this afternoon as your
cruise continues to Koblenz. Aboard MS Swiss Diamond ~
Meals BLD
10. Cultural Gems of Bonn
Boasting a rich legacy of political, intellectual and
musical history, Bonn was the capital of the Federal Republic of
Germany from 1949 to 1991 before it was moved to Berlin.
Beethoven was born here, musicians Robert and Clara Schumann
lived here and Karl Marx went to college here. See landmark
sights on a guided tour and enjoy a special lunch in the former
German State Government House, with commanding views of the
Rhine River. Aboard MS Swiss Diamond ~ Meals BLD
11. Kröller-Müller Museum / Nijmegen
Venture into De Hoge Veluwe National Park today for a visit
that combines the wilderness treasures of the largest nature
reserve in the Netherlands with world-renowned art at the
Kröller-Müller Museum. Meet your riverboat in Nijmegen, where an
afternoon at leisure affords you the opportunity to explore this
2,000-year-old city as you wish. Join us for a farewell dinner
aboard ship tonight.
Aboard MS Swiss Diamond ~ Meals BLD
12. Museums of Amsterdam
Experience a day full of cultural delights in Amsterdam, the
capital city of the Netherlands. Visit the Van Gogh Museum,
showcasing a collection of 200 of the artist’s paintings and 500
of his drawings. An afternoon canal cruise, featuring regional
wine and cheese, precedes time at leisure to explore on your
own.
Aboard MS Swiss Diamond ~ Meals BLD
13. Disembark ship / Journey Home
Tour Ends: Amsterdam. A transfer is included from the MS
Swiss Diamond to the Schiphol International Airport; allow a
minimum of 2 1/2 hours for flight check-in. Meals B
Above
itinerary is for 2008, please call for 2009 details.
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