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Detailed Itinerary: Paris to Istanbul

Day 1: Paris

Arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport where you will be transferred to the hotel.

Day 2: Paris

Featured Excursions: Choice of Paris panoramic city tour -OR- exclusive “Heart of Paris” walking tour

Your panoramic city tour begins with a drive up the grand boulevard Champs-Élysées, passing the Arc de Triomphe. Stop at the Champs de Mars for an opportunity to photograph the Eiffel Tower before continuing to Place Vendôme, Hôtel de Ville, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Latin Quarter. Then go on to Les Invalides, the Louvre courtyard, and Luxembourg Gardens, where you will see a slice of daily Parisian life. Or choose a walking tour through the “Heart of Paris.” From the magnificent Opera House to the Comédie Française, you’ll stroll along narrow streets of the oldest residential districts of Paris. (BB)

Day 3: Paris

Spend leisure time enjoying the fascinating city often referred to as the “City of Light.” Visit Saint-Chappelle, which houses the world’s most treasured stained glass windows. Take time to relax with a ride on one of the boats that offer scenic trips down the Seine. (BB)

Day 4: Paris, transfer to Trier/Konz (Embarkation)

Featured Excursion: Trier city tour

Travel by motorcoach from Paris, France, to Trier, Germany, where you will board your luxurious ship. Your afternoon tour of Germany’s oldest city, also called the second Rome, showcases the impressive Roman gate Porta Nigra and Emperor Constantine’s Throne Room, both of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. (BB, D)

Day 5: Bernkastel, Traben-Trarbach

Discover the historic vineyards and delightful market squares that attest to Bernkastel’s 500-plus years as a winemaking capital. Then cruise past the breathtaking Moselle region’s vine-filled slopes and picturesque villages to discover the romantic twin town of Traben-Trarbach. Afterwards, savor delectable Rieslings from local vineyards. (BB, L, Captain’s Welcome Gala)

Note: The wine tasting will take place in Bernkastel on the reverse direction cruise (Nuremberg to Paris).

Day 6: Koblenz, cruising the romantic Rhine, Rüdesheim

Amble through Koblenz’s picturesque streets while a local expert explains the town’s history. Or tour Marksburg Castle, which is virtually unchanged from Medieval times. Inhabited for over 700 years, it is one of the prime structures of the Rhinegau and is the only hill castle that has never been destroyed. Later in the day, cruise along the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy leisure time in Rüdesheim, a celebrated wine town, during the evening. (BB, L, D)

Day 7: Offenbach (Heidelberg), Aschaffenburg

Spend a day in the picturesque city of Heidelberg, which was immortalized in Sigmund Romberg's operetta The Student Prince. Stroll through the charming Old Town en route to magnificent Heidelberg Castle. You’ll see world-famous Heidelberg University- one of the leading intellectual centers of Europe and home to philosophical movements across seven centuries. (BB, D)

Day 8: Miltenberg, cruising the Main River

Featured Excursion: Miltenberg walking tour

Visit historic Miltenberg, a charming Medieval town boasting fairytale half-timbered houses, the fame Crooked House, and the Royal Inn, which has been serving meals since the 17th century. Take in the breathtakingly beautiful scenery along the meandering Main River as you relax onboard in the afternoon. (BB, L, D)

Day 9: Würzburg

Featured Excursion: Würzburg Residenz visit

Awaken in Würzburg, where you will visit the extraordinary Würzburg Residenz, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most opulent extant Baroque palaces. The 300-room palace took nearly 60 years to complete and contains the world’s largest ceiling fresco, created by Venetian painter Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, as well as what is often described as the most beautiful staircase in the world. In the evening, your ship resumes its journey down the Main toward Bamberg. (BB, L, D)

Day 10: Bamberg

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bamberg with your guide. See the unique Town Hall, the Imperial Cathedral, and the fishermen’s village known as “Little Venice.” Shuttle service will be provided between the city and the ship so that you can enjoy leisure time in the afternoon. (BB, L, Captain’s Farewell Dinner)

Day 11: Nuremberg

Enjoy a day at leisure.

Day 12: Roth (Nuremberg), cruising the Main-Danube Canal

Featured Excursions:Choice of Nuremberg city tour -OR- visit Nuremberg WWII historical tour with Documentation Center visit

Nuremberg is 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 Nuremberg's most celebrated sights during a panoramic tour. Or turn back the pages of history with a guided tour of the city’s most important WWII sites, including the enormous Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds, the actual site of the Nazi party rallies and home to the permanent exhibition “Fascination and Terror.” You’ll also visit the newly opened Nuremberg Trials Memoriam which includes Courtroom 600, venue of the Nuremberg Trials that were so instrumental in forging our current ideals of international criminal law. In the afternoon, enjoy cruising the most scenic parts of the Main-Danube Canal, a marvel of modern engineering. (BB, L, Captain’s Welcome Gala)

Note: Courtroom 600 is an active court. Visitors will only be permitted to see the courtroom during trial breaks.

Day 13: 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, which boasts 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 14: Deggendorf, (Theresienthal), Passau

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

After enjoying an exclusive scenic horse-drawn carriage ride through an authentic village in the Bavarian Forest and enjoying homebaked bread fresh from the oven, you will head for the world-famous glass manufacturer, Theresienthal. Here you will experience the fine art of crystal glassmaking firsthand during a workshop where you will learn all the various steps involved, as well as the extraordinary history of Theresienthal, once the purveyor of the finest crystal to the royal houses of Europe and the Russian czars. Spend your afternoon taking a scenic stroll or bike ride along the Danube and through the small town of Deggendorf. (BB, L, D)

Day 15: Passau

Featured Excursions: 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. Then visit St. Stephan’s Cathedral, home to Europe’s largest pipe organ, to hear a magnificent organ recital. (BB, L, D)

Note: Concert not available before May 2, after October 31, 2012, or on Sundays.

Day 16: Melk, cruising the Wachau Valley

Featured Excursion: Melk Abbey

Today you’ll 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 plaster work of its interior will be the true highlight of your visit. Then cruise the scenic, vineyard-rich Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape and one of the most beautiful river valleys in Europe. (BB, L, Captain's Farewell Dinner)

Day 17: Vienna

Featured Excursions: Choice of Vienna city tour and National Library visit -OR- exclusive  “See Vienna as the Viennese Do” on a waltzing discovery of Viennese daily life

There can be no exploration of the Danube without a visit to Vienna, 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. For a more intimate look at this stunning city, “See Vienna as the Viennese Do,” walking and riding the subway to discover the daily life of the Viennese in the historic town center. Top off your tour with a stop at a traditional Viennese coffee house. (BB, L, D)

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

Day 18: Vienna

Enjoy a day at leisure.

Day 19: Vienna

Featured Excursions: Choice of Vienna city tour and National Library visit -OR- “Vienna, City of Arts” tour

Get to know Vienna’s imperial history during a tour that takes you along the stately Ringstrasse to the beautiful Austrian National Library. Or opt to explore “Vienna, City of Arts”;  stand in awe at the Belvedere and enjoy an art historian-guided tour of the Museum of Fine Arts. (BB, L, D)

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

Day 20: Vienna

Enjoy free time exploring the “City of Waltzes.” (BB, L, Captain's Welcome Gala) 

Day 21: Bratislava

Take a guided stroll through Bratislava, the vibrant capital of Slovakia. (BB, L, D)

Day 22: Szentendre Island, Budapest

You’ll take a motorcoach to Szentendre Island’s Bodor Mayor Horse Farm, where you will be treated to an exclusive horse show by Magyar cowboys. (BB, L, D)

Day 23: Budapest

Featured Excursion: Choice of Budapest city tour -OR- Budapest walking discovery with Parliament tour

Savor the beauty of Buda and Pest on opposite sides of the Danube with a panoramic coach tour that shows you all the city’s grand sights. Or enjoy the Budapest walking tour, which includes a short city walk and visit to the Hungarian Parliament building. (BB, L, D)

Note: Parliament may be closed for official business without prior notice. If Parliament is closed, we will visit St. Stephen’s Basilica.

Day 24: Mohács (Pécs)

Featured Excursions: Exclusive excursion to Pécs and wine tasting in Villány Hills

Visit Pécs, a 2010 European Capital of Culture and home to the UNESCO-designated Necropolis of Sopianae. Then you'll indulge in an exclusive visit to the famed Villány Hills, where you’ll taste the local product dubbed the “Queen of Wines.” (BB, L, D)

Day 25: Vukovar (Osijek)

Featured Excursions: Tour of Osijek, school visit, and home-hosted lunch

Be treated to a musical performance by local elementary school children. Then tour the city before enjoying a home-hosted lunch with a Croatian family. (BB, L, D)

Note: School visit not available during school holidays.

Day 26: Belgrade

Featured Excursion: Belgrade city tour

Enjoy a drive through Belgrade, and then explore the vast Kalemegdan Fortress on foot. (BB, L, D)

Day 27: Cruising the Iron Gates

Cruise the majestic Iron Gates, an 83-mile-long stretch of scenic gorges carved out of the Carpathian and Balkan mountains over the millennia by the Danube River. (BB, L, Captain's Farewell Dinner)

Day 28: Svistov (Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi or Rusensky countryside), Rousse

Featured Excursions: Choice of full-day Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi with authentic Bulgarian lunch -OR- half-day Ivanovo and Basarbovo monasteries and Rusensky Lom Nature Park with lunch onboard

In Veliko Tarnovo, see the majestic ruins of Tzarevetz Castle. You’ll visit Arbanassi and the 14th-century Nativity Church, stopping for an authentic Bulgarian lunch with live folk music. Or opt for a tour of the countryside including the rock-hewn cave churches of Ivanovo and Basarbovo. (BB, L, D)

Day 29: Giurgiu (Disembarkarion), transfer to Bucharest, fly to Istanbul, fly to Istanbul

Disembark your ship in Giurgiu and transfer to the Romanian capital of Bucharest. Enjoy a panoramic a tour of this eclectic city, which is often called the “Paris of the East.” Afterward, enjoy lunch before flying to exotic Istanbul. (BB, L)

Day 30: Istanbul

Featured Excursions: Istanbul city tour and Grand Bazaar

Today’s panoramic tour takes you to the Hippodrome; the Blue Mosque, with its distinctive minarets and blue Iznik tile walls; spectacular Hagia Sophia, the “Church of Holy Wisdom,” which was built in 535 AD; and Topkapi Palace, a magnificent Ottoman residence. Then wind your way through the maze of interconnecting vaulted passages and the more than 6,000 merchant stalls that make up the Grand Bazaar. (BB)

Note: Sultanahmet (Blue Mosque) is a place of active worship. Religious ceremonies might restrict visitors from entering at times. At other times, please obey mosque etiquette.

Note: Hagia Sophia is closed on Mondays and Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays. The city tour of Istanbul will be arranged in accordance with the days they are open. If Hagia Sophia is not available during your stay, we will offer the harem visit in Topkapi Palace instead.

Day 31: Istanbul

Spend today in leisurely exploration of Istanbul’s many charms. Stroll through the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum or take in the eerie Basilica Cistern, which features a veritable forest of marble columns. (BB)

Day 32: Depart Istanbul

Transfer to Istanbul Ataturk Airport for your flight home. (CB/BB)

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Detailed Itinerary:istanbul to Paris

Day 1: Istanbul

Arrive at Istanbul Ataturk Airport where you will be transferred to the hotel.

Day 2: Istanbul

Featured Excursions: Istanbul city tour and Grand Bazaar

Today’s panoramic tour takes you to the Hippodrome; the Blue Mosque, with its distinctive minarets and blue Iznik tile walls; spectacular Hagia Sophia, the “Church of Holy Wisdom,” which was built in 535 AD; and Topkapi Palace, a magnificent Ottoman residence. Then wind your way through the maze of interconnecting vaulted passages and more than 6,000 merchant stalls that make up the Grand Bazaar. (BB)

Note: Sultanahmet (Blue Mosque) is a place of active worship. Religious ceremonies might restrict visitors from entering at times. At other times, please obey mosque etiquette.

Note: Hagia Sophia is closed on Mondays and Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays. The city tour of Istanbul will be arranged in accordance with the days they are open. If Hagia Sophia is not available during your stay, we will offer the harem visit in Topkapi Palace instead.

Day 3: Istanbul

Spend today in leisurely exploration of Istanbul’s many charms. Stroll through the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum or take in the eerie Basilica Cistern, which features a veritable forest of marble columns. (BB)

Day 4: Istanbul, fly to Bucharest, transfer to Giurgiu (Embarkation)

Leave Istanbul and fly to the Romanian capital of Bucharest, where you will be taken on a tour of this eclectic city, often called the “Paris of the East.” Afterward, enjoy lunch before your motorcoach takes you to Giurgiu, where you will board your Uniworld ship and head toward Rousse. (BB, L, D)

Day 5: Rousse (Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi -OR- Rusensky countryside)

In Veliko Tarnovo, see the majestic ruins of Tzarevetz Castle. You’ll visit Arbanassi and the 14th-century Nativity Church, stopping for an authentic Bulgarian lunch with live folk music. Or opt for a tour of the countryside including the rock-hewn cave churches of Ivanovo and Basarbovo. (BB, L, Captain’s Welcome Gala)

Day 6: Cruising the Iron Gates

Cruise the majestic Iron Gates, an 83-mile-long stretch of scenic gorges carved out of the Carpathian and Balkan mountains over the millennia by the Danube River. (BB, L, D)

Day 7: Belgrade

Enjoy a drive through Belgrade, and then explore the vast Kalemegdan Fortress on foot. (BB, L, D)

Day 8: Vukovar (Osijek)

Be treated to a musical performance by local elementary school children. Then tour the city before enjoying a home-hosted lunch with a Croatian family. (BB, L, D)

Note: School visit not available during school holidays.

Day 9: Mohács (Pécs)

Visit Pécs, a 2010 European Capital of Culture and home to the UNESCO-designated Necropolis of Sopianae. Then you'll indulge in an exclusive visit to the famed Villány Hills, where you’ll taste the local product dubbed the “Queen of Wines.” (BB, L, D)

Day 10: Budapest

Savor the beauty of Buda and Pest on opposite sides of the Danube with a panoramic coach tour that shows you all the city’s grand sights. Or enjoy the Budapest walking tour which includes a short city walk and visit to the Hungarian Parliament building. (BB, L, D)

Note: Parliament may be closed for official business without prior notice. If Parliament is closed, we will visit St. Stephen’s Basilica.

Day 11: Budapest, Szentendre Island

You’ll take a motorcoach to Szentendre Island’s Bodor Mayor Horse Farm, where you will be treated to an exclusive horse show by Magyar cowboys. (BB, L, D)

Day 12: Bratislava

Take a guided stroll through Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. (BB, L, D)

Day 13: Vienna

Featured Excursions: Choice of Vienna city tour and National Library visit -OR- “Vienna, City of Arts” tour

Get to know Vienna’s imperial history during a tour that takes you along the stately Ringstrasse to the beautiful Austrian National Library. Or opt to explore “Vienna, City of Arts,” where you’ll stand in awe at the Belvedere and enjoy an art historian-guided tour of the Museum of Fine Arts. (BB, L, D)

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

Day 14: Vienna

Enjoy free time exploring the “City of Waltzes.” (BB, L, Captain’s Farewell Dinner)

Day 15: Vienna

Enjoy a day at leisure.

Day 16: Vienna

Featured Excursions: Choice of Vienna city tour and National Library visit -OR- exclusive  “See Vienna as the Viennese Do” on a waltzing discovery of Viennese daily life

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. For a more intimate look at this stunning city, “See Vienna as the Viennese Do” walking and riding the subway to discover the daily life of the Viennese in the historic town center. Top off your tour with a stop at a traditional Viennese coffee house. (BB, L, D)

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

Day 17: Cruising the Wachau Valley, Melk

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 plaster work of its interior will be the true highlight of your visit. (BB, L, Captain's Welcome Gala)

Day 18: Passau

Featured Excursions: 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. Then visit St. Stephan’s Cathedral, home to Europe’s largest pipe organ, to hear a magnificent organ recital. (BB, L, D)

Note: Concert not available before May 2, after October 31, 2012, or on Sundays.

Day 19: Deggendorf (Theresienthal)

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

After enjoying an exclusive scenic horse-drawn carriage ride through an authentic village in the Bavarian Forest and enjoying homebaked bread fresh from the oven, you will head for the world-famous glass manufacturer, Theresienthal. Here you will experience the fine art of crystal glassmaking firsthand during a workshop where you will learn all the various steps involved, as well as the extraordinary history of Theresienthal, once the purveyor of the finest crystal to the royal houses of Europe and the Russian czars. Spend your afternoon taking a scenic stroll or bike ride along the Danube and through the small town of Deggendorf. (BB, L, D)

Day 20: Regensburg

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 21: Cruising the Main-Danube Canal, Nuremberg

Featured Excursions: Choice of Nuremberg city tour -OR- visit Nuremberg WWII historical tour with Documentation Center

After cruising the most scenic parts of the Main-Danube Canal, a marvel of modern engineering, 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 a panoramic tour. Or turn back the pages of history with a guided tour of the city’s most important WWII sites, including the enormous Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds, the actual site of the Nazi party rallies, and home to the permanent exhibition “Fascination and Terror.” You’ll also visit the newly opened Nuremberg Trials Memoriam which includes Courtroom 600, venue of the Nuremberg Trials that were so instrumental in forging our current ideals of international criminal law. (BB, L, Captain’s Farewell Dinner)

Note: Courtroom 600 is an active court. Visitors will only be permitted to see the courtroom during trial breaks.

Day 22: Nuremberg

Enjoy a day at leisure.

Day 23: Bamberg

Featured Excursion: Bamberg city tour

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bamberg with your guide. See the unique Town Hall, the imperial cathedral, and the fishermen’s village known as “Little Venice.” Shuttle service will be provided between the city and the ship so that you can enjoy leisure time in the afternoon. (BB, L, Captain’s Welcome Gala)

Day 24: Würzburg

Featured Excursion: Würzburg Residenz visit

Today you'll visit the extraordinary Würzburg Residenz, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most opulent extant Baroque palaces. The 300-room palace took nearly 60 years to complete and contains the world’s largest ceiling fresco, created by Venetian painter Giovanni Battista Tiepolo. It also boasts what is often described as the most beautiful staircase in the world. (BB, L, D)

Day 25: Cruising the Main River, Miltenberg

Featured Excursion: Miltenberg walking tour

Spend the morning cruising the spectacular Main River on the way to Miltenberg.  Visit historic Miltenberg, a charming Medieval town boasting fairytale half-timbered houses, the famed Crooked House, and the Royal Inn, which has been serving meals since the 17th century. (BB, L, D)

Day 26: Offenbach (Heidelberg), Rüdesheim

Featured Excursion: Full-day Heidelberg excursion

Spend a day in the picturesque city of Heidelberg, which was immortalized in Sigmund Romberg's operetta The Student Prince. Stroll through the charming Old Town en route to magnificent Heidelberg Castle. You’ll see world-famous Heidelberg University—one of the leading intellectual centers of Europe and home to philosophical movements across seven centuries. Later in the evening, enjoy leisure time in Rüdesheim, a celebrated wine town. (BB, D)

Day 27: Rüdesheim, cruising the romantic Rhine River, Koblenz

Featured Excursions: Choice of Koblenz walking tour -OR- Marksburg Castle visit

Begin your day with scenic cruising along the spectacular Upper Middle Rhine Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After lunch, amble through Koblenz’s picturesque streets while a local expert explains the town’s history. Or tour Marksburg Castle, which is virtually unchanged from Medieval times. Inhabited for over 700 years, it is one of the prime structures of the Rhinegau and is the only hill castle that has never been destroyed.  (BB, L, D)

Day 28: Traben-Trarbach, Bernkastel

Featured Excursions: Bernkastel walking tour and wine tasting

Enjoy a morning at leisure in the romantic twin town of Traben-Trarbach. Then cruise past the breathtaking, vine-covered slopes and picturesque villages that line the Moselle River. Arrive in Bernkastel, which boasts over 500 years of history as a winemaking capital, and savor delectable Rieslings from local vineyards. (BB, L, Captain’s Farewell Dinner)

Note: The wine tasting will take place in Traben-Trarbach on the reverse direction cruise (Paris to Nuremberg).

Day 29: Trier/Konz (Disembarkation), transfer to Paris

Featured Excursion: Trier city tour

Enjoy a morning tour of Germany's oldest city. Also called the second Rome, Trier showcases the impressive Porta Nigra and Emperor Constantine’s Throne Room, both of which are UNESCO World Heritage sites. After lunch, travel by motorcoach from Trier to Paris. (BB)

Day 30: Paris

Featured Excursions: Choice of Paris panoramic city tour -OR- exclusive “Heart of Paris” walking tour

Your panoramic city tour begins with a drive up the grand boulevard Champs-Élysées, passing the Arc de Triomphe. Stop at the Champs de Mars for an opportunity to photograph the Eiffel Tower before continuing to Place Vendôme, Hôtel de Ville, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Latin Quarter. Then go on to Les Invalides, the Louvre courtyard, and Luxembourg Gardens, where you will see a slice of daily Parisian life. Or choose a walking tour through the “Heart of Paris.” From the magnificent Opera House to the Comédie Française, you’ll stroll along the narrow streets of the oldest residential districts of Paris. (BB)

Day 31: Paris

Spend leisure time enjoying the fascinating city often referred to as the “City of Light.” You might visit Saint-Chappelle, which houses the world’s most treasured stained glass windows, or relax on one of the boats that offer scenic trips down the Seine. (BB)

Day 32: Depart Paris

Transfer to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport for your flight home. (CB/BB)

Please Note:

• Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.

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*For reasons of navigation and passenger safety, the cruise operator and the Captain of the ship reserves the right to modify the itinerary of the cruise.