AMSTERDAM TO BUDAPEST BY RIVERBOAT
Cruising along the Rhine River, you’ll pass castles of every vintage... and vineyards growing grapes that will one day become some of the world’s best wines
1. ARRIVE AMSTERDAM Tour begins: 4:00 PM, Amsterdam. Welcome to Amsterdam! Transfers are included from Schiphol Airport or Amsterdam Centraal Station to your riverboat, where embarkation will begin any time after 4:00 PM. Enjoy a welcome briefing and a leisurely dinner as you settle into your floating hotel for a memorable two-week cruise on the Main, Rhine and Danube rivers. Meals D
2. THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE AMSTERDAM Amsterdam... the name itself conjures up images of the Dutch capital’s myriad cultural treasures, from gabled houses, markets and cafés to awe-inspiring museums housing a treasure trove of world-famous art – and it’s all yours to enjoy today. Your guided tour of the Rijksmuseum is really inspiring – a firsthand look at Rembrandt’s masterpiece The Night Watch is like meeting the artist himself, and you’ll love seeing acclaimed works by other well-known Old Dutch Masters. Once an exclusive royal privilege, a private sightseeing cruise by canal boat on the city’s network of concentric, tree-lined 17th-century canals provides a unique view of Amsterdam’s blend of architectural styles – they date all the way back to medieval times – and a unique taste of daily life in this easygoing city with its mostly car-free streets. After lunch enjoy some free time before taking a drive to Nijmegen, the oldest city in the Netherlands – given city rights by the Romans in 98 A.D. – where you board your riverboat.
Call your travel agent or Tauck at 877-519-1035
Join us for the captain’s welcome reception and dinner tonight as we chart a course to Germany. Meals BLD
3. HISTORIC TREASURES IN KÖLN Spend a leisurely morning sailing to Köln (Cologne), the oldest city in Germany. After lunch onboard your riverboat, a guided walking tour of city sights includes a visit to twin-spired Kölner Dom (Cologne Cathedral), boasting one of the world’s largest church façades; it is one of Europe’s most beloved Gothic cathedrals. You’ll have some free time to wander through Cathedral Square and the Hohe Strasse pedestrian area in the afternoon. Dinner aboard ship tonight is followed by an onboard performance by local musicians. Meals BLD
4. THE LORELEI & RÜDESHEIM’S MAGIC MUSIC This morning you’ll hear some great tales as you cruise along the Rhine through the scenic Lorelei Valley to the wine-making town of Rüdesheim, which is part of the beautiful Rhine Gorge UNESCO World Heritage Site. Disembark for a ride aboard a mini train to the old section of town for lunch at Rüdesheimer Schloss, a family-run hotel in a fine 18th-century building. Here’s the perfect opportunity to savor a taste of regional cuisine. Afterwards pay a visit to Siegfried’s Mechanisches Musikkabinett, an eclectic museum displaying mechanical musical instruments in a centuries-old castle. Walk back to the ship or ride the mini train. Meals BLD
89
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74 |
Page 75 |
Page 76 |
Page 77 |
Page 78 |
Page 79 |
Page 80 |
Page 81 |
Page 82 |
Page 83 |
Page 84 |
Page 85 |
Page 86 |
Page 87 |
Page 88 |
Page 89 |
Page 90 |
Page 91 |
Page 92 |
Page 93 |
Page 94 |
Page 95 |
Page 96 |
Page 97 |
Page 98 |
Page 99 |
Page 100 |
Page 101 |
Page 102 |
Page 103 |
Page 104 |
Page 105 |
Page 106 |
Page 107 |
Page 108 |
Page 109 |
Page 110 |
Page 111 |
Page 112 |
Page 113 |
Page 114 |
Page 115 |
Page 116 |
Page 117 |
Page 118 |
Page 119 |
Page 120