Romantic Rhine - CK Tours & Cruises -

Day	Location
1	Amsterdam, Holland (Embarkation)
2	Amsterdam
3	Cologne, Germany
4	Koblenz - Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim
5	Mainz. Excursion To Heidelberg
6	Strasbourg, France
7	Breisach, Germany. Excursion To The Black Forest
8	Basel, Switzerland (Disembarkation)
Number of Nights: 7

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One of Europe's most legendary rivers awaits on this mesmerizing journey along the Rhine. Enjoy a canal cruise in splendid Amsterdam and an excursion to Heidelberg, as well as guided sightseeing in Cologne, Koblenz, and Strasbourg. Also sail through the dramatic Rhine Gorge, see the legendary Lorelei rock, visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in pretty Rüdesheim, and visit the Gutenberg Museum in Mainz.

Included Features:

CRUISE:
Deluxe 7-night cruise from Amsterdam to Basel in an outside stateroom with hotel-style beds

AMSTERDAM:
Welcome reception; canal cruise

COLOGNE:
Guided sightseeing

KOBLENZ:
Guided sightseeing

RHINE GORGE:
Cruise through the gorge

RÜDESHEIM:
Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum; special treat

MAINZ:
Visit the Gutenberg Museum

HEIDELBERG:
Take pictures of the castle

STRASBOURG:
Guided sightseeing, visit the La Petite France district and the gothic cathedral

BREISACH:
Excursion to the Black Forest

Avalon Waterways

There's perhaps no more relaxing, intimate and carefree way to experience a country than on an Avalon River Cruise. Named one of Travel & Leisure's Top-10 Small-Ship Cruise Lines (2007), Avalon's new generation of ships are equipped with state-of-the art technology and were built to create a warm and inviting ambiance and with the travelers' comfort and safety in mind.

Docking frequently to explore the charming cities and towns along the way, our experienced local guides will show you around and help you experience each destination like a local. You can even spend the evening on shore if the schedule permits. Back on board, you'll find the accommodations luxurious and the cuisine delectable—and most of our boats feature a fitness center and other popular amenities too. As part of the award-winning, 80-year-old Globus family of brands, an Avalon River Cruise is sure to deliver on quality and leave you with a new perspective on the old world.