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 e on Jewels of the Rhine"]\n\nDownload Brochure Here.\n\nDAY 1 Depart the 
 USA: Depart the USA on your overnight flight to Amsterdam\, the Netherland
 s.\n\nDAY 2 Amsterdam\, the Netherlands: Welcome to Amsterdam\, a fascinat
 ing 700-year-old city of picturesque canals\, world class museums\, theatr
 es and cafés. You will be met and transferred from the airport to your Em
 erald Waterways luxury river cruise ship. Become acquainted with the ameni
 ties of your ship\, or begin exploring the city. This evening\, join your 
 fellow travelers for dinner onboard. Meal: D\n\nDAY 3 Keukenhof Gardens: T
 his morning\, depart by coach for an included visit to Keukenhof Gardens. 
 Discover why it’s called the ‘Garden of Europe’ as you admire gorgeo
 us flowers at the peak of tulip season. Return to the ship for your first 
 day cruising through the Dutch countryside\, passing windmills and sailing
  through locks towards the Rhine River. Tonight\, enjoy a welcome receptio
 n and gala dinner. Meals: B\, L\, D\nEmeraldPLUS: A visit to Keukenhof Gar
 dens\n\nDAY 4 Cologne\, Germany: Cruise along the Rhine River to Cologne. 
 Founded by the Romans\, the city is one of Germany’s oldest and famous f
 or its magnificent World–Heritage listed gothic cathedral. This afternoo
 n upon arrival\, join your local guide for an included walking tour of the
  city\, touching on the historical charm of the Old Town. Traverse quaint 
 alleyways and see historic monuments. The tour concludes at the cathedral\
 , whose twin spires dominate the skyline. Meals: B\, L\, D\nDiscoverMORE: 
 Farina Eau de Cologne Museum (additional expense)\n\nDAY 5 Koblenz: Cruise
  to the 2000-year-old town of Koblenz\, situated at the confluence of the 
 Rhine and Moselle Rivers. Enjoy a walking tour of Koblenz and visit the Eh
 renbreitstein Fortress by cable car on the opposite side of the river. Thi
 s fortress was part of the Prussian defense against the French in the 19th
  century and later used as a headquarters for the American military during
  WWII. This afternoon\, sail through the spectacular UNESCO World-Heritage
  listed Rhine Gorge. Pass countless medieval castles and vineyards lining 
 the shores of this section of the river\, with photo opportunities around 
 every bend. See the infamous Lorelei statue and Pfalzgrafenstein Castle\, 
 built on an island in the middle of the river as a medieval toll station. 
 Meals: B\, L\, D\nDiscoverMORE: Moselle &amp\; Cochem (Reichsburg) Castle 
 Visit (additional expense)\nNOTE: You can choose either the included tour 
 of Koblenz OR the DiscoverMORE option\, as both tours operate at the same 
 time.\n\nDAY 6 Mannheim / Heidelberg: Continue sailing to the town of Mann
 heim\, located at the confluence of the Rhine and Neckar Rivers. From ther
 e\, travel by coach to Heidelberg where you have the opportunity to either
  visit the medieval town of Heidelberg on a walking tour and enjoy a wine 
 tasting\, or take part in an active hike to Heidelberg Hill. Meals: B\, L\
 , D\nEmeraldACTIVE: Hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg (instead of 
 city tour)\nDiscoverMORE: Evening Concert at Bruchsal Palace (additional e
 xpense)\n\nDAY 7 Kehl / Strasbourg\, France: Once docked in Kehl\, travel 
 by coach across the river to Strasbourg\, the capital of the Alsace region
  in France. Your guided walking tour includes the Grande Île - the histor
 ical city center and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Known for its medieval bl
 ack and white timberframed buildings\, old tanning houses\, baroque sandst
 one buildings\, canals and river locks\, the city’s star attraction is t
 he cathedral\, dominating the main square. Meals: B\, L\, D\nDiscoverMORE:
  Tour of Riquewihr (additional expense)\n\nDAY 8 Breisach\, Germany: On to
 day’s adventure\, visit a typical Black Forest village\, full of charm\,
  cuckoo clocks and other German specialties. Enjoy a demonstration of how 
 Black Forest Cake is made and sample this local treat. Alternatively\, tak
 e part in a guided hike along some of the Black Forest trails.\nMeals: B\,
  L\, D\nEmeraldPLUS: Black Forest Cake demonstration and tasting\nEmeraldA
 CTIVE: Guided hike in the Black Forest region (instead of included tour)\n
 \nDAY 9 Basel – Lucerne\, Switzerland: After breakfast\, disembark the s
 hip in Basel and begin your Swiss adventure. Depart by coach to Lucerne\, 
 a picturesque town surrounded by mountains and meadows. An included walkin
 g tour highlights the city’s landmark - the famous 14th-century Chapel B
 ridge.\nSee the 17th-century Renaissance Town Hall and town squares\, all 
 set amongst the beautiful backdrop of the Swiss Alps. The remainder of the
  day is at leisure. Meal: B\n\nDAY 10 Lucerne: Your last day is left free 
 of planned activities. Explore on your own\, or join the optional excursio
 n to Mt. Pilatus – a mountain overlooking Lucerne that offers a unique a
 lpine experience! This evening\, get together for an included dinner at th
 e hotel. Meals: B\, D\n\nDAY 11 Lucerne / USA: Bid ‘auf wiedersehen’ t
 o Europe and return home with memories of life enriching experiences from 
 your European adventure and cruise along the Rhine River during tulip time
 . Meal: B\n\nItinerary is subject to change.\n\nCRUISE AND HOTEL ACCOMMODA
 TIONS\nDays 2 through 8 – Aboard an Emerald Waterways Star-Ship\nDays 9 
 and 10 – Hotel Europe or similar\, Lucerne\, Switzerland\nPre-cruise hot
 el stays available in Amsterdam. Call for details.\n\nExceptional Inclusio
 ns\n...............................................\n• 23 Meals: 9 break
 fasts\, 6 lunches and 8 dinners\n• Airport transfers on tour dates when 
 air is provided by Mayflower Cruises &amp\; Tours\n• Visit four countrie
 s\n• Seven-nights in a suite or stateroom of your choice onboard the ves
 sel\n• First-class service by an English-speaking crew\n• Onboard Acti
 vity Manager will support all EmeraldACTIVE excursions and host daily onbo
 ard\nwellness activities\, games\, classes and evening entertainment\n• 
 All gratuities included\n• Explore the magnificent Keukenhof Gardens\n
 • Shore excursions with English-speaking local guides\n• Visit UNESCO 
 World Heritage Sites\n• Personal listening device for shore excursions\n
 • All meals included onboard\n• Variety of international cuisine\n• 
 Complimentary regional wines\, beer and soft drinks with onboard lunches a
 nd dinners\n• Complimentary bottled water in your stateroom\n• Complim
 entary WiFi onboard\n• Complimentary bicycles onboard for use ashore\n
 • All port charges included\n• Two-night hotel stay and touring in Luc
 erne\n• $55 in Mayflower Money
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