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April 02, Sun
AMSTERDAM,
NETHERLANDS
Embark PM
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CULTURE & CANALS
Everyone
has an image of Amsterdam. For some, it's small boats gliding on the
canals and locals two-wheeling on bikes to work and, as frequently, to
meet friends for drinks. For others, it's gabled buildings leaning,
seemingly precariously, over cobbled streets and cozy taverns
illuminated by candles. Still others imagine tulips in bloom and the
paintings Vermeer, Van Gogh and Rembrandt. Each vision is even more
beguiling when experienced in person.
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April 03, Mon
AMSTERDAM,
NETHERLANDS
-
1:00 PM
CULTURE & CANALS
Everyone
has an image of Amsterdam. For some, it's small boats gliding on the
canals and locals two-wheeling on bikes to work and, as frequently, to
meet friends for drinks. For others, it's gabled buildings leaning,
seemingly precariously, over cobbled streets and cozy taverns
illuminated by candles. Still others imagine tulips in bloom and the
paintings Vermeer, Van Gogh and Rembrandt. Each vision is even more
beguiling when experienced in person.
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April 04, Tue
COLOGNE, GERMANY
2:00 PM
11:00 PM
GOTHIC FILIGREE &
BEAUTY
Germany's
most visited landmark - the UNESCO-listed Cologne Cathedral - dominates
the skyline here, its magnificent Gothic twin-spires reaching toward the
heavens. Peel your eyes away from the Kölner Dom, its local name, to see
the space needle-like Rhine Tower, ancient Roman ruins, a modern museum,
cozy beerhalls and the arches of the Hohenzollern Bridge, reconstructed
after the war.
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April 05, Wed
KOBLENZ, GERMANY
8:00 AM
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SCENIC CITY OF PARKS
& HISTORY
Located
where the Rhine and Moselle rivers and three mountain ranges meet,
Koblenz' scenery is unmatched. Add to that the city's 2,000-year-old
history, hilltop fortress and squares lined by classic Germanic
architecture and you have a place ready made for photos. Ambling along
the town's narrow lanes and river promenade, you might encounter
medieval churches, flower-filled parks, sidewalk cafes and perhaps a
weinstube, or wine tavern, ideal for sipping Riesling and drinking in
the atmosphere.
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April 06, Thu
KOBLENZ, GERMANY
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7:00 AM
SCENIC CITY OF PARKS
& HISTORY
Located
where the Rhine and Moselle rivers and three mountain ranges meet,
Koblenz' scenery is unmatched. Add to that the city's 2,000-year-old
history, hilltop fortress and squares lined by classic Germanic
architecture and you have a place ready made for photos. Ambling along
the town's narrow lanes and river promenade, you might encounter
medieval churches, flower-filled parks, sidewalk cafes and perhaps a
weinstube, or wine tavern, ideal for sipping Riesling and drinking in
the atmosphere.
CRUISING THE MIDDLE RHINE VALLEY
LORELEI - CRUISING
RuDESHEIM,
GERMANY
2:00 PM
10:00 PM
RENOWNED RIESLINGS
If
Rudesheim's scenic location on the UNESCO-designated Rhine Gorge doesn't
sweep you off your feet, then the town's medieval Old Town with its
half-timbered buildings and narrow lanes, especially the Drosselgasse
overflowing with charming shops and taverns, surely will. The region's
renowned Rieslings, produced here for centuries from vineyards dating to
Roman times, promise to delight, too.
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April 07, Fri
MANNHEIM, GERMANY
9:00 AM
5:00 PM
WHERE INNOVATION
FLOWS
The name
Benz is synonymous with automotive innovation, and here is where this
legacy began. Also born here was the 'man-powered running machine' (or
bicycle), the Lanz Bulldog tractor and first rocket-powered aircraft,
firmly establishing the city as the place for innovation and industry.
The university town is also alive with hubs of diverse food, drink and
shopping, as well as a thriving art and musical culture.
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April 08, Sat
STRASBOURG, FRANCE
8:00 AM
1:00 PM
THE CAPITAL OF
EUROPE
The seat of
the European Parliament, Strasbourg is one of the world's most
photogenic towns. It boasts a breathtaking Gothic cathedral and a
remarkable charm that oozes from virtually every cozy corner of Grande
Ile, or 'Large Island,' the first city center to be named a UNESCO World
Heritage Site.
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April 09, Sun
BASEL, SWITZERLAND
7:00 AM
Disembark AM
VIBRANT &
PICTURESQUE
Even with
its international flair and reputation as an iconic center for
progressive art and design, Basel's medieval town center invites
exploration by foot with an abundance of museums and galleries. While
antiquity may be Basel's strong suit, two of its native sons -
architects Herzog & de Meuron renowned design London's Tate Modern
Beijing's Bird's Nest - bring a modern flair to the city's design along
with other notable architects including Frank Gehry
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