Captivating Rhine Cruise on the AmaStella Amsterdam to Basel September 9-17, 2018 Contoured by vineyard-clad hills and castles from yesteryear, the legendary Rhine captivates. Experience the allure of France s Alsace region in its welcoming capital, Strasbourg, and its priceless gem, Riquewihr. Fabled towns lost in time present you with the chance to taste local flavors Rüdesheimer coffee and Kölsch beer and to touch history up close with guided hikes and bike rides. From Amsterdam s colorful canals to the majestic Swiss Alps, journey into the heart of the destinations you visit. Group Cruise Prices from: Category E: Fixed Window = $3349 Category D: Fixed Window = $3648 Category CA: French Balcony = $4248 Category BB: Balcony = $4748 Category BA: Balcony = $4948 Category AB: Balcony = $5148 Category AA: Balcony = $5348 Category SS: Suite = $6648 Cruise rates are capacity controlled in U.S. dollars, per guest and based on double occupancy. Rates and availability are subject to change without prior notice. Additional Costs: Flights = Call for prices Travel Insurance (US residents) = Call for prices Post Cruise Package = $1680 per person (double occupancy) Extra Hotel Nights: Amsterdam $270 (pre) / Zurich $230 (post) (Extra Hotel Nights are per person, per night and based on double occupancy) Group Amenity: $100 per person Shipboard Credit Airport Transfers will be available for an additional cost.
Included Features CAPTIVATING RHINE SPACIOUS STATEROOMS 7 nights luxury accommodation in an outside stateroom (most with twin balconies) Computer for internet access Entertainment-On-Demand in all staterooms featuring free high-speed internet access, movies, a music library and English language TV stations Mini-fridge, desk and sitting area Bottled water replenished daily AN ARRAY OF AMENITIES Personalized service from a highly trained Cruise Manager during both cruise and land programs Internet and Wi-Fi access Sun deck pool with swim-up bar and walking track Fitness room, massage services and hair salon Main Lounge with panoramic views and bar Daily entertainment including cultural performances AWARD-WINNING DINING All onboard dining in a variety of venues Regionally inspired cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients The Chef s Table specialty restaurant Welcome Cocktail, Welcome Dinner, La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Dinner, Captain's Cocktail and Gala Dinner La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs exclusive dining experience Unlimited fine wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner Unlimited sparkling wine and fresh juice with breakfast Sip & Sail Daily Cocktail Hour with complimentary wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks Tapas, sandwiches, snacks and refreshments served daily in the Main Lounge A WORLD OF EXPLORATION Immersive tours in every destination Gentle, regular, active and late-riser tour options Bike tours and hikes Special Interest Tours Knowledgeable guides Personal headset for easy exploration Airport transfers with purchase of air from AmaWaterways
DAY 1 OVERNIGHT FLIGHT International flight to Amsterdam. DAY 2 ARRIVE IN AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS EMBARKATION Arrive in Amsterdam and board your luxurious river cruise ship. (D) DAY 3 AMSTERDAM Get acquainted with Amsterdam on a scenic canal cruise, where you will see the beautiful wooden Skinny Bridge and Anne Frank's House. Continue on with a walk to the Begijnhof and be charmed by its Middle Age buildings followed by a city tour that includes the Royal Palace and Westerkerk. Later in the day, enjoy scenic cruising. (B,L,D) DAY 4 COLOGNE, GERMANY KOBLENZ Enjoy cruising to Cologne, home to one of Germany s most revered Gothic masterpieces, the Cologne Cathedral. Join a guided tour through the enchanting Old Town and explore the UNESCO-designated cathedral, where the remains of the fabled Three Kings the Magi are believed to rest. Continue on and discover the Cologne Rathaus, Germany s oldest town hall, the Overstolzenhaus and the Festival Hall. Alternatively, ride a bike along the Rhine and through the historic Stadtgarten. Or visit a local tavern to taste Cologne s traditional Kölsch beer and Reibekuchen potato pancakes served with apple sauce. (B,L,D) DAY 5 RHINE GORGE - RÜDESHEIM Cruise through the captivating UNESCO-designated Rhine Gorge, the most stunningly beautiful stretch of the river before reaching the winemaking town of Rüdesheim. Wine connoisseurs will want to go on a walking tour through the vineyards where you ll stop to sample wines at three different tasting stations. Or choose to drink up the stunning views by soaring high above the vineyards with a gondola ride to the Niederwalddenkmal Statue. For a more active adventure, join a guided bike tour along the scenic Rhine River. Later in the day, let Siegfried s Mechanical Music Museum charm you with its remarkable collection of self-playing musical instruments; or taste one of the town s special delights, Rüdesheimer Coffee, ceremoniously made with brandy, coffee and whipped cream. (B,L,D) DAY 6 MANNHEIM You'll have a choice of three excursions. Visit Heidelberg, the perfectly preserved medieval city nestled in the Neckar River Valley along Germany s Castle Road. Discover the iconic red sandstone Heidelberg Castle and Great Vat, an 18th-century 49,000-gallon wine cask. For a more active adventure while in Heidelberg, join a guided hike up the Philosopher's Path, aptly named during the Romantic Period, and be rewarded with panoramic views of the city. Alternatively, you can visit one of Germany s oldest cities, Speyer, known for the largest Romanesque cathedral in Europe a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the medieval Altpörtel, Old Gate. (B,L,D) DAY 7 STRASBOURG, FRANCE Strasbourg, the capital city of Alsace, has flavors of both France and Germany because of its borderline location, which you'll get to discover. Enjoy a panoramic bus tour past the stunning Parc de l Orangerie, the European Parliament and the Place de la République followed by a walking tour through its iconic La Petite France district, which appears to have been lifted straight from the pages of a
fairytale. You'll also see the Cathédrale de Nôtre Dame with its famous astronomical clock. The active adventurer can join a guided bike tour, which also takes you through the Parc de l Orangerie. (B,L,D) DAY 8 BREISACH, GERMANY Step back in time with a visit to the enchanting Alsatian town of Riquewihr. Having survived WWII without being badly damaged, this charming medieval hamlet looks much like it did in the 16th century. On your walking tour, admire historic architecture and surrounding vineyards as well as famous sights, such as the Dolder Gate. Alternatively, you may wish to visit Freiburg, founded in 1120 and home to the Freiburg Münster, a Gothic cathedral said to have the most beautiful spire on earth. Those wishing a more active excursion can cycle through the countryside. (B,L,D) DAY 9 BASEL, SWITZERLAND DISEMBARKATION Disembark after breakfast. (B) Optional Post-Cruise Package: (September 17-21, 2018) DAY 9 BASEL, SWITZERLAND DISEMBARKATION LUCERNE Disembark the ship in the morning and transfer via motorcoach to Lucerne, where you will be taken to the Lion Monument followed by a walking tour. Afterwards, enjoy some free time before checking into your hotel. (B) DAY 10 LUCERNE Spend the day discovering even more of this breathtaking city adorned with covered bridges, candy-colored houses and a well-preserved medieval Old Town. (B) DAY 11 LUCERNE ZURICH Take a leisurely cruise across the tranquil waters of Lake Lucerne to Vitznau, where you will board a motorcoach for a scenic drive through the countryside, passing Alpine lakes and small villages en route to Zurich where you ll check into your hotel. (B) DAY 12 ZURICH Set alongside a gleaming lake and framed by the Alps, Switzerland s largest city, Zurich, seamlessly blends its historic past with its progressive future all of which will be on full display during your city tour. See Grossmünster Abbey; St. Peter, which boasts the world s largest church clock face; Old Town; Town Hall; and Fraumünster Abbey. (B) DAY 13 DEPART ZURICH After breakfast, bid farewell to Switzerland and prepare for your return flight home. (B) B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner
Note: **A Passport Book is required for this trip with at least 6 months of validity past your return date. The Passport Book must also have a minimum of 3 blank pages. ** Payment Schedule: A Deposit of $500 per person is required at time of booking. Final Payment is due May 29, 2018. Trip Cancellation insurance is strongly recommended and available for purchase through Krouse Travel. Please call to request information. Cancellation Schedule: Reservations cancelled after deposit will be subject to the cancellation penalties listed below: 121 days or more prior to departure = $200 per person* 120-90 days prior to departure = $400 per person* 89-60 days prior to departure = 35% of Full Fare* 59-30 days prior to departure = 50% of Full Fare* 29-7 days prior to departure = 80% of Full Fare* 29-0 days prior to departure = 100% of Full Fare* *Additional air penalties will also be incurred. AmaWaterways AmaStella Captivating Rhine September 9-17, 2018 For more information or to reserve your space, please contact: Krouse Travel, 20 Hampton Court, Red Lion, PA 17356 717-244-6410 / 1-877-244-6410 (toll-free) Enclosed, please find my check (payable to Krouse Travel) in the amount of $ for reservations OR charge my credit card below. Please mail or phone your reservation to Krouse Travel at the above address. Mastercard: Visa: Discover: Card Number: Exp. Date: Authorized Signature: 3 digit Security Code: Passenger 1 Name: (Legal name as stated on Passport Name MUST match passport!) Date of Birth Address City State Zip Phone (home) (cell) Email Address Passenger 2 Name: (Legal name as stated on Passport Name MUST match passport!) Date of Birth Accommodations: Cruise Category - Special Occasion being celebrated on trip? Date I would like to add the post night package (circle one): Yes No In case of emergency, please notify: Name Phone YES, I have purchased travel protection insurance NO, I am not interested in travel protection insurance and acknowledge that I have been offered this coverage, but choose to decline.
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