CRUISE FROM : AMSTERDAM TO LUXEMBOURG on VINEYARDS OF THE RHINE AND MOSELLE CRUISE
Drink in the beauty, history and flavor of the Rhine and Moselle river valleys’ iconic vineyards. Begin your journey with a gentle ride through Amsterdam’s legendary canals, then head to Cologne where you can whet your palate for the wines ahead by tasting Kolsch beer. As for the vineyards, you’ll soar above them by gondola or hike among the grapes in Rüdesheim and sip wines in Bernkastel as well, learning the legend of the Bernkasteler Doctor. Whatever you choose to do ashore, the stories you’re told and flavors that grace your palate will surely transform you.
COUNTRIES: GERMANY, LUXEMBOURG, NETHERLANDS
RIVERS: RHINE, MOSELLE
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE:
| DAY 1 | Amsterdam | EMBARKATION |
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| DAY 2 | Amsterdam | Canal cruise |
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| DAY 3 | Cologne | "Holy City" walking tour and cathedral visit |
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| DAY 4 | Rüdesheim | Castles along the Rhine scenic cruising |
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| Gondola ride and wine tasting |
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| OR Guided bike tour of the Rheingau |
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| Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum |
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| DAY 5 | Mainz | City tour with Chagall windows |
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| OR City tour with Guttenberg Museum |
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| Lahnstein | Unique Lahneck Castle visit |
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| DAY 6 | Moselle Valley | Scenic cruising |
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| Cochem | Reichsburg Castle and walking tour |
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| OR Cochem Mustard Mill tour |
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| DAY 7 | Bernkastel | Walking tour and wine tasting |
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| DAY 8 | Luxembourg | DISEMBARKATION |
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CRUISE FROM : PARIS TO PARIS on PARIS AND NORMANDY WINE CRUISE
Paris always sizzles while Normandy beckons with its stunning coastline, incredible food and artistic beauty. Monet’s Gardens and the charming harbor town of Honfleur, will inspire you the same way as they inspired the great Impressionists. For inspiration of a different kind, travel the “Routes des Abbayes,” visiting some of the most magnificent monasteries, and to the unforgettable beaches of Normandy where Allied forces landed during WWII’s D-Day invasion. Relive the grandeur of royalty at Chateau de Bizy, once referred to as “the Versailles of Normandy.” Blend a passion for the good life with culture, art, architecture and timeless landscapes, and you have Northern France. This cruise features a special wine host and you will be treated to a menu of exclusive wine and culinary experiences designed to delve deeper into the wonderful flavors and tastes of France.
COUNTRY: FRANCE
RIVER: SEINE
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE:
| DAY 2 | Les Andelys | Château Gaillard |
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| DAY 3 | Le Havre | Honfleur excursion |
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| OR Full-day Honfleur & Pays d'Auge |
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| Le Havre | OR Le Havre city tour |
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| DAY 4 | Le Havre | Full-day Normandy US Landing Beaches |
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| OR Full-day Normandy British and Canadian Landing Beaches |
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| Caudebec-en-Caux | OR Route des Abbayes |
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| DAY 5 | Rouen | Medieval Rouen walking tour |
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| DAY 6 | Vernon | Scenic cruising |
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| Monet’s home and gardens in Giverny* |
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| OR Château de Bizy tour and cider tasting* |
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There are a variety of excursions at each port and something for every activity level. AmaWaterways has different choices for each tour. For each tour they will separate guests with Gentle Walkers (mostly bus and little mobility), regular walkers, and hikers and more active guests. You can choose between these every day to what you feel more comfortable with.
