Basel to Amsterdam - 8 days |
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Detailed Itinerary:
Day 1: Basel, Switzerland (Embarkation)
Individual arrival in Basel. Embarkation on the RCII at 15.00 hours.
Day 2: Breisach, Germany - Strasbourg, France
Excursion to Colmar in the Alsace region.*
Walking through Colmar is like stepping back into the splendid and stunning Middle Ages. We depart for Strasbourg at 13.00 hours. Later, we take an evening stroll through the capital of the Alsace region.
Day 3: Strasbourg, France
Strasbourg - City tour with boat trip through "La Petit France" and visit to the cathedral.*
The picturesque old part of the city is on a river island called the "Grand Ile". The medieval half-timbered houses are a particular feature.
Day 4: Worms, Germany - Rüdesheim, Germany
Worms - Overland excursion to Heidelberg.*
For many, the town of Worms on the Rhine is inexplicably linked with the German legend of the Nibelungen.
Rüdesheim - Visit to Eberbach Monastery with wine tasting and concert.*
Eberbach monastery is a Roman Gothic building and was once the home of the Cistercian monks.
Day 5: Rüdesheim, Germany - Andernach, Germany
Vineyards, castles, little wine-producing vilages and the legendary Loreley glide past.
Andernach - Private reception and tour of Namedy Castle with coffee and cake.*
The Hohenzollern family have owned the castle since 1908.
Day 6: Cologne, Germany
City tour including visit to Cologne Cathedral.*
German's largest cathedral took 600 years to build and is one of the most important buildings of Christendom.
Day 7: Amsterdam, Netherlands
City tour by canal boat and visit to the Rijkmuseum.*
The beautiful gabled houses are characteristic of the city centre.
Day 8: Amsterdam, Netherlands (Disembarkation)
09.00 disembarkation. Individual departure.
Please Note:
- Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
- *These excursions can be booked in advance as a package. See rate at price chart below.
- ** Itinerary and programme subject to change depending on high and low water levels and local conditions.
Docking Schedule
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Day |
Arrival |
Departure |
Port |
1 |
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16:00 |
Basel |
1 |
23:00 |
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Breisach |
2 |
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13:00 |
Breisach |
2 |
20:00 |
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Strasbourg |
3 |
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18:00 |
Strasbourg |
4 |
05:00 |
13:00 |
Worms |
4 |
18:30 |
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Rudesheim |
5 |
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09:00 |
Rudesheim |
5 |
14:30 |
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Andernach |
6 |
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03:00 |
Andernach |
6 |
07:00 |
13:00 |
Cologne |
7 |
08:30 |
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Amsterdam |
8 |
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Amsterdam |
2012 Departure Date & Pricing
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Program Start Date |
Cabin rates are per passenger in $USD |
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Category C: Lower Deck fwd w/ 2 portholes -2 twin beds |
Category B: Lower Deck mid w/ 2 portholes - double bed
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Category A: Upper Deck w/ panoramic windows - one Queen bed |
Guaranteed Single Cabin* |
10-May-12 |
$2,875 |
$3,595 |
$4,255 |
$5,325 |
$3,595 |
6-Oct-12 |
$2,875 |
$3,595 |
$4,255 |
$5,325 |
$3,595 |
Single supplement: Category A: 100%, category B & C: 50% |
Excursion surcharge (per person): $395 |
Guaranteed Double and Single Cabin: Your cabin number will be assigned with your travel documentation. Limited availability. Pricing subject to change. |
Cycling Program: A separate program of excursions by bicycle for sports enthusiasts and cycling fans is offered on the Oct. 6 departure. Information is available on request. |
Early Booking Incentive: $500 per person until Nov. 30, 2011; $300 per person until Jan. 31,2012
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Bring a Friend Savings: Encourage your friends! For new booking of an additional cabin on the same cruise from seven nights on, you and your friends will receive a one-off on-board credit of $280 per cabin. |
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