Scenic Tours
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Romantic Rhine & Moselle River Cruise
(15 days, Zurich - Amsterdam, 2012)
Enjoy a 15 day luxury Scenic ‘Space-Ship’ cruise along the Rhine and Moselle Rivers visiting Basel, Black Forest, Heidelberg, Luxembourg, Bruges, Amsterdam and Floriade.
Your 15 day Romantic Rhine and Moselle river cruise begins in the Swiss border city of Basel where you will enjoy a guided tour of the town and visit the lively food market, Marktplatz. Your cruise will then head towards the famous Black Forest where you will learn how to make the famous Black Forest cake, visit the world’s largest Cuckoo Clock, and witness Germany’s highest waterfalls.
The city of Strasbourg, known as ‘the crossroads of Europe’, follows before continuing on to Heidelberg, Rüdesheim and Cochem. Docking in Bernkastel will give you the chance to visit Trier, one of Germany’s oldest cities dating back to the Roman times. Next you will take in Luxembourg, Nijmegen and the Dutch city of Venlo, home to the once-in-a-decade Floriade Horticultural Expo, before continuing onto Belgium for Antwerp and beautiful Bruges, known as the ‘Venice of the North’, with its little canals and cobblestone streets.
Arriving in your final destination, Amsterdam, you will have the chance to visit the famous home of Anne Frank or take a guided bicycle tour or sightseeing canal cruise.
- 22% more space onboard
- Portobello’s fine dining – one of 3 dining venues
- Relax in our 3 viewing areas
- Experienced Cruise Director
- All meals included: 14 full breakfasts (FB), 13 lunches – buffet and daily à la carte (L), 14 evening meals – four course à la carte (D)
- Coffee, premium teas, espresso drinks and hot chocolate
- Beer, wine and soft drink with lunch and dinner
- Wonderful local entertainment
- Airport transfers
- Spacious full size balcony suites
- Complimentary bicycles
- Exclusive private butler service on all Danube Deck cabins
- ALL TIPPING and GRATUITIES INCLUDED
- Enjoy a full day Excursion to the majestic Black Forest, see a Black Forest cake demonstration, the world’s largest cuckoo clock and Germany’s largest waterfalls
- A city walking tour of Strasbourg, including La Petite France or an Excursion to the Alsace Wine Region including a tasting in Barr
- A guided tour of the university city of Heidelberg; or Kaffeeklatsch with a local German family
- In Amsterdam visit Anne Frank House including a city tour; or sightseeing canal cruise; or guided bicycle tour
- Take a self-guided audio tour of the sights to explore Basel, Strasbourg, Heidelberg and Amsterdam at your leisure
Included Scenic Highlights
- Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner
- Visit the Swiss town of Basel including the Marktplatz
- In Rüdesheim visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
- Sail through the spectacular Rhine Gorge
- Step back in time to the medieval town of Cochem
- Afternoon walking tour of Bernkastel
- Sightseeing in Trier, highlighting the city’s ancient Roman past
- Enjoy a guided tour of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, one of the smallest countries in the world
- See the vibrant colours and displays at the 2012 Floriade in Venlo, a once in every 10 year event
- Guided tour of the Belgium city of Antwerp including City Hall and the Cathedral of Our Lady
- Enjoy a visit to the Delta Works and see the 45 metre wide steel doors in the Storm Surge Barrier
- Visit ‘The Venice of the North’ Bruges on a walking tour of the town
Day 1: Zurich - Basel
(D)
You will be met at Zurich Airport by your Scenic Tours representative who will personally greet you and arrange your transfer* to your luxury Scenic ‘Space-Ship’ in the Swiss town of Basel. Tonight enjoy a welcome reception with your fellow travellers. (Please ensure flights arrive before midday.)
Day 2: Basel
(FB,L,D)
Straddling the Rhine and sitting in the northernmost corner of Switzerland, Basel’s old town remains the heart of the city with its maze of fine streets and squares. Discover on your Included guided tour the Marktplatz, with its daily fresh food markets and the striking Rathaus, Basel’s City Hall. This evening join your Captain in the Crystal Dining Room for a welcome dinner.
Day 3: Black Forest
(FB,L,D)
A truly magical experience awaits you today as you journey to the majestic Black Forest for a full day excursion. SCENIC ENRICH Start the day with a baking demonstration of the world famous Black Forest cake, including a tasting and coffee at the open air museum of Vogtsbauernhof in the heart of the Black Forest. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant before a visit to the World’s largest Cuckoo clock and Germany’s highest waterfalls.
Day 4: Strasbourg
(FB,L,D)
A taste of France awaits you as you cruise to “the crossroads of Europe”, Strasbourg. SCENIC FREE CHOICE offers the following Included tours: (1) A walking tour of Strasbourg to explore the lovely canals and half-timbered houses, including La Petite France; or (2) An excursion to the French Alsace Wine Region, including a cellar tasting in the French countryside of Barr.
Day 5: Heidelberg
(FB,L,D)
Choose from one of the following SCENIC FREE CHOICE: (1) A guided tour to the university town of Heidelberg; or (2) Visit a real German home for Kaffeeklatsch, an informal social gathering for “coffee and conversation” where you can gain a real insight in to how the locals live. Afterwards enjoy time to explore Mannheim.
Day 6: Rüdesheim
(FB,L,D)
Arrive in Rüdesheim and board the ‘Winzerexpress’ mini train for an Included guided visit of Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. This afternoon cruise through the spectacular Rhine Gorge, with its stunning vistas of castles perched above the steep vine-covered slopes. As you set sail learn about the legend of the Lorelei and fall under the spell of the magical Rhine Valley.
Day 7: Bernkastel - Luxembourg - Bernkastel
(FB,L,D)
Journey today to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Luxembourg is one of three capital cities to house administrative offices for the European Union. Join your guide on an Included walking tour highlighting Luxembourg's well preserved old town. Tonight your ship overnights in Bernkastel.
Day 8: Bernkastel - Trier - Bernkastel
(FB,L,D)
This morning your ship docks in Bernkastel where you will coach to one of Germany’s oldest cities, Trier. Stroll through history to sites dating back to the Roman times, such as St. Peter’s Cathedral. After lunch on board your ship, join your local guide as you discover Bernkastel, with its famous medieval market square and reputation for great wine.
Day 9: Cochem
(FB,L,D)
A medieval gem resting on the banks of the Moselle river, Cochem will make you feel as if you are stepping directly off the ship and into a fairy tale. On your Included guided tour visit Reichsburg Castle, soaring above the township.
Day 10: Nijmegen
(FB,L,D)
Today stop in the lively Dutch city of Nijmegen and take a guided walking tour. Nijmegen is considered to be the oldest city in the Netherlands. Perhaps treat yourself to a spot of shopping or simply explore the streets at your leisure.
Day 11: Venlo - Floriade
(FB,L,D)
Be amazed by the array of colours and the multitude of displays at this once in every 10 year event – Floriade 2012. Each exhibition has been designed with creative innovation to entice every sense as you explore some of the world’s most exquisite and exceptional flowers, plants, trees, fruit and vegetables. As you wander the 5 themed areas, savour a number of delicious delicacies from both local and International cuisine.
Day 12: Antwerp - Middleburg
(FB,L,D)
This morning we cruise into Antwerp, a compact seaport city buzzing with world class shopping in fashion houses and galleries. Our tour takes us to Middleburg for an excursion to the Delta Works, an engineering feat consisting of a complex series of dams, purposely built to protect the population on the Delta plain from treacherous floods. Learn about the Delta project followed by a guided visit through the Storm Surge Barrier. This afternoon your Included sightseeing tour of Antwerp takes you to heritage listed monuments, city hall and the Cathedral of Our Lady.
Day 13: Ghent - Bruges
(FB,L,D)
Disembark your Scenic ‘Space-Ship’ in Ghent. This morning visit “The Venice of the North” Bruges. On your included sightseeing tour, be amazed by this fascinating little city with its pretty canals and intimate cobbled stone streets.
Day 14: Amsterdam
(FB,L,D)
This morning choose from the following Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE: (1) A guided tour of Anne Frank House and city tour; or (2) A guided bike tour; or (3) A sightseeing canal cruise.
Day 15: Amsterdam
(FB)
After breakfast this morning it is time to farewell your fellow passengers and disembark the cruise. Your Scenic Tours Representative will transfer* you to the airport.
*Check transfer entitlements with your travel agent. For passengers who have already received documentation - refer to your booking summary.
*Check transfer entitlements with your travel agent. For passengers who have already received documentation - refer to your booking summary.
