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The Enchanting Rhine
ABOARD A
PREMIER RIVER VESSEL
This river odyssey brings you along the ancient Rhine to
picture-postcard towns, imperial cathedral cities, and
famed wine country. Cruising through the legendary Rhine
Gorge, with elegant castles dotting every bend in the river,
explore the wine-growing village of Rüdesheim, the quaint
river town of Speyer, and medieval Strasbourg before
disembarking at Basel. The trip ends with two nights in
Lucerne and two in Zürich, surrounded by Switzerland’s
mountain-and-lake paradise.
DAYS 1-5 AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS /
HEIDELBERG, GERMANY
From Amsterdam, cruise to
Cologne, then pass through the beautiful Rhine Gorge, with its
terraced vineyards. In Rüdesheim, enjoy wine tasting with a local
vintner, then visit medieval Speyer, known for its cathedral and
“Old Gate,” and enjoy a half-day excursion to Heidelberg.
DAYS 6-12 STRASBOURG, FRANCE / ZURICH,
SWITZERLAND
Enjoy a canal cruise and walking tour in
Strasbourg, and explore the Black Forest, with its charming
examples of rural architecture. Or, visit Colmar, with wine tasting
in a local cellar. After exploring Basel, depart for Lucerne, a
medieval gem with cobbled
streets and covered bridges,
and depart on Day 12 via
Zurich.
DATES
Multiple departures weekly,
March through December
TRIP COST
From $4,179
Cruise-only Cost from $2,499
Price is per person and depends
on cabin type
Enticing Douro
ABOARD THE
AMAVIDA
Portugal’s Douro River elegantly meanders its way through
beautiful Port wine countryside, a pristine setting of dramatic
gorges, steeply terraced vineyards, and traditional wine farms
called
quintas
. Your journey on this unspoiled river features
explorations of the historic cities of Lisbon, Porto, and Spain’s
“golden city” of Salamanca, plenty of wine tastings and regional
culinary treats, an unforgettable meal at a centuries-old
monastery, and much more.
DAYS 1-6 LISBON / SINTRA / DOURO RIVER
Lisbon is a
vibrant city with fantastic architecture, and Sintra is the scenic setting
for the extraordinary Pena Palace. Explore the pilgrimage site of
Fatima en route to Porto, then board the
AmaVida
. In Régua, taste
Port wines at Quinta do Sexio, then visit the Baroque Sanctuary of
Nossa Senhora dos Remédios in Lamego.
DAYS 7-11 SALAMANCA, SPAIN / PORTO
Enjoy a full day tour
of Salamanca, followed by a visit to the charming hilltop village of
Castelo Rodrigo. At a local
quinta
, taste traditional Portuguese cuisine
and fine wines, and also savor a delicious meal at the 14th century
Alpendura Monastery. The cruise ends in Porto, where you’ll explore
its 16th century arcaded buildings and Baroque churches before
departing on Day 11.
DATES
Multiple departures weekly, April
through November
TRIP COST
From $3,849
Cruise-only Cost from $3,099
Price is per person and depends on
cabin type