Europe's Heartland Cruise
Aboard the deluxe MS Amadagio or MS Amalegro 

14-DAYS


 PARIS - TRIER - BERNKASTEL - RUEDESHEIM - KOBLENZ - ZELL - MILTENBERG - WUERZBURG - BAMBERG - NUREMBERG - PRAGUE


Join us on a sensational tour along the Main and Rhine rivers, aboard the exquisite  5-star deluxe MS SYMPHONY or MS AMALEGRO ,the newest 5-star cruise ships on the European waterways. From our luxury liner, behold the spectacular shores, lined with jterraced vineyards, picturesque villages and history ladden towns. Spend the entire morning exploring on shore, before continuing to cruise around noon.Refresh in your comfortable cabin, then treat yourself to a delectable buffet lunch in the Panoramic Restaurant. In the afternoon relax on the Sun Deck, sipping your favorit drink, and let the world float by. At dinner, the chef will always surprise you with a gourmet meal selection and the right choice of wine. After dinner pre-arranged activities will take place in town. You travel in style !
ITINERARY
 
Day 1 : FLIGHT USA - PARIS
Board your overnight flight to Paris    .   (in-flight meals)
Day 2 : PARIS
Arrive in Paris and transfer to your hotel. Start exploring the city during the balance of the day.       (in-flight meals)
Day 3 : PARIS
This morning’s guided sightseeing will take you to marvelous Notre Dame. You will also see the unique Louvre Museum, the commemorative Arc de Triomphe, Opera, Madeleine, Champs Elysees and much more. The remainder of the day is yours to explore the many museums, galleries and other attractions that the city has to offer.  (B) 
Day 4 : PARIS
Enjoy a full free day to explore the amazing City of Light, where romance fills the air. Stroll along the Champs Elysees, the boutique-lined boulevard, or visit the top of the Eiffel Tower, built for the World’s Fair in 1889. Sip coffee or taste some French wines in the buzzing Latin Quarter, or chat with one of the many artists along the banks of the Seine River. Paris at night offers unlimited possibilities for everybody’s taste.   (B)
Day 5 : PARIS - TRIER     (CRUISE EMBARKATION)
Enjoy some more free time in Paris this morning. After lunch drive from Paris through the scenic French countryside to Trier, Germany’s oldest city, and board your deluxe river cruise ship. Explore charming Trier with its Roman monuments, imperial baths, Porta Nigra gate and amphitheater and perhaps taste the famous Moselle wines. Tonight gather on board for a Gala Welcome Dinner. The ship will moor overnight in Trier.   (B-D) 
Day 6 : BERNKASTEL - ZELL
This morning enjoy stunning views as you cruise through the fascinating Moselle Valley to the charming village of Bernkastel. Strategically located in the middle of the Moselle wine-producing region, Bernkastel boasts over 500 years of documented wine history. Take a guided walking tour through the old town center with its many medieval and Renaissance buildings, before continuing on to Zell, a delightful town famous for its wine "Zellar Schwarze Katz." Before dinner a charming dance group will perform on board. Tonight’s festive Zell celebration with wine tasting and local musicians will be a truly memorable evening.        (B-L-D)
Day 7 : COHEM - KOBLENZ
The ship departs very early through scenic wine-growing areas down the winding Moselle River to magnificent Cochem. Here, a guided morning tour will take you to hilltop Reichsburg Castle, which offers fascinating views of the river valley. There is free time to shop in town before departing for Coblenz at lunchtime. Bid farewell to the Moselle as you arrive in Coblenz at the confluence of the Rhine River. Late afternoon, enjoy a guided walking tour of this historic hub of trade. After dinner, join your cruise manager for an evening outing in Coblenz.       (B-L-D) 
Day 8 : RUEDESHEIM
This morning, be on deck to see the most beautiful and famous part of the Rhine River. See castle after castle and the infamous Lorelei Rock. Today’s scenic cruise takes you to the little wine village of Rüdesheim. Tour the town and visit the unique Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. Return to the ship via the Drosselgasse, a narrow alley lined with wine taverns and restaurants. An overnight cruise takes you past Frankfurt, into the Main River.   (B-L-D) 
Day 9 : MILTENBERG - WERTHEIM
Arrive in Miltenberg and disembark for a guided morning walking tour of this old Franconian town, which reveals narrow cobblestone streets and gabled, half-timbered houses. Shop for souvenirs before your coach takes you to charming Wertheim where you can browse the market square before boarding the ship. For the rest of the day, cruise through the sunny valleys of the meandering Main, which has always been the major lifeline of this region. Tonight dress up for the Captain’s Dinner which is followed by the fascinating Crew Show.      (B-L-D)
Day 10 : WUERZBURG
After a morning filled with beautiful Main River scenery, you’ll be romanced by Würzburg, "The Pearl of the Romantic Road." Surrounded by sloping hills covered with vineyards, the city is the capital of Lower Franconia, a center of wine and trade. During your morning tour, visit the major sights including the magnificent Residential Palace. Your afternoon cruise takes you past charming Volkach and through the Franconian wine region on an overnight cruise to Bamberg After dinner, join your fellow travelers in the lounge to listen to a medieval musical performance.    (B-L-D) 
Day 11 : BAMBERG - NUREMBERG
This morning, enter the Main-Danube Canal at enchanting Bamberg, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993. Disembark for a guided tour of this medieval gem, with its uniquely intact townscape. Marvel at the breathtaking cathedral, the Old Town Hall that straddles the river, and the city’s serpentine streets with charming houses and 18th-century mansions. From here your coach will take you through the picturesque countryside to rejoin your ship in Erlangen. Continue along the Main-Danube Canal to ancient Nuremberg, capital of Franconia.   (B-L-D)
Day 12: NUREMBERG - PRAGUE    (DISEMBARK)
Disembark after breakfast and transfer to Prague and check into your hotel. Free afternoon to explore the "Golden City" on your own.        (B)
Day 13: PRAGUE
Morning sightseeing reveals why Prague is considered one of Europe’s most attractive cities. See thousand-year-old Hradcany Castle, the Old Town, the Jewish ghetto and many other major sights. The afternoon and evening are free to mix with the locals at Wenceslaus Square, shop for souvenirs or enjoy one of the charming cafes or restaurants.     (B)
Day 14: PRAGUE - USA
Your memorable vacation comes to an end as you transfer to the airport for the flight home.    (B, in-flight meals) 
 (B - breakfast, L - lunch, D - dinner)
INCLUDED IN THE TOUR
  • Deluxe cruise accommodation in outside cabin with hotel-style beds that can be set up as 2 twin beds or one large double bed
  • Guaranteed shares for singles in select cruise categories
  • Superb dining with all meals included in the elegant Panorama Restaurant, which accommodates all guests in one seating without fixed seating arrangements 
  • Quality wines from Europe’s most famous wine regions with every dinner
  • Cocktail Reception and Welcome Dinner
  • Captain’s Gala Dinner
  • Daily sightseeing programs as detailed in the itinerary including: Paris City tour, Trier City tour, Bernkastel Walking tour, Cochem City tour, Coblenz Walking tour, Rudesheim Music Museum and wine tasting, Miltenberg Walking tour, Wuerzburg City tour and visit to Residenz, Bamberg City tour, Nuremberg City tour, Prague City tour
  • Special highlights including folklore performances, “Frühschoppen? wine tasting, lectures, theme dinners, local activities 
  • Services of an cruise manager throughout your cruise
  • Nightly piano music on board
  • On board amenities including Fitness Center, 100m Walking Track on Sun Deck, Physician, Beauty Salon, Massage, Fun Pool, Lido Bar, Souvenir Shop and Club Lounge
  • Hotels: Paris Mercure Par Eiffel Suffren (F), Paris (May 27-30) Novotel Paris Tour Eiffel (D), Prague Mercure Prague Centre (F)
  • Three nights hotel accommodation in Paris including buffet breakfast daily (BB)
  • Two nights hotel accommodation in Prague including buffet breakfast daily (BB)
  • All English language on board in a non-smoking environment (smoking only on the Sun Deck)
  • All local taxes
NOT INCLUDED
  • Gratuities for guides & cruise personnel
  • Transatlantic air-fare (can be arranged by UET from any US city)
  • Items of personal nature & items not listed in the itinerary
  • Optional travel insurance
  • Port charges USD 91 in 2008 & USD 98 in 2009

TOUR PRICES & DEPARTURE DATES:

2008 SAILINGS
Cruise Ship: MS AMADAGIO
USA Departure Date Return Date Price
May 22 to PRAGUE Jun 04 from PARIS $ 3,199
May 28 to PARIS Jun 10 from PRAGUE $ 3,199
Jul 03 to PRAGUE Jul 16 from PARIS $ 3,099
Jul 09 to PARIS Jul 22 from PRAGUE $ 3,099
Aug 14 to PRAGUE Aug 27 from PARIS $ 3,199
Aug 20 to PARIS Sep 02 from PRAGUE $ 3,199
Sep 25 to PRAGUE Oct 08 from PARIS $ 3,199
Oct 01 to PARIS Oct 14 from PRAGUE $ 3,199
Nov 06 to PRAGUE Nov 19 from PARIS $ 2,499
Single Supplement $ 1,350

CABIN UPGRADES PER PERSON
E Base Price
D + $ 99
C + $ 399
B + $ 499
A + $ 599
Suite + $ 1199
Round-trip airfare is available from New York from $ 795.00. For other cities please contact UET.

2009 SAILINGS
USA Departure Date Cruise Ship Return Date Price
Apr 22 to PARIS MS AMACELLO May 05  from PRAGUE $ 3,299
May 08 to PRAGUE MS AMALYRA May 21  from PARIS $ 3,399 N/A
May 14 to PARIS MS AMALYRA May 27  from PRAGUE $ 3,399
May 28 to PRAGUE MS AMACELLO Jun 10  from PARIS $ 3,399 N/A
Jun 03 to PARIS MS AMACELLO Jun 16 from PRAGUE $ 3,399
Jun 19 to PRAGUE MS AMALYRA Jul 02 from PARIS $ 3,399
Jun 25 to PARIS MS AMALYRA Jul 08 from PRAGUE $ 3,399
Jul 09 to PRAGUE MS AMACELLO Jul 22  from PARIS $ 3,399 N/A
Jul 15 to PARIS MS AMACELLO Jul 28 from PRAGUE $ 3,399
Jul 31 to PRAGUE MS AMALYRA Aug 13  from PARIS $ 3,399
Aug 06 to PARIS MS AMALYRA Aug 19 from PAGUE $ 3,399
Aug 20 to PRAGUE MS AMACELLO Sep 02  from PARIS $ 3,599 N/A
Aug 26 to PARIS MS AMACELLO Sep 08 from PRAGUE $ 3,599
Sep 11 to PRAGUE MS AMALYRA Sep 24  from PARIS $ 3,599
Sep 17 to PARIS MS AMALYRA Sep 30 from PRAGUE $ 3,599
Oct 01 to PRAGUE MS AMACELLO Oct 14  from PARIS $ 3,599
Oct 07 to PARIS MS AMACELLO Oct 20 from PRAGUE $ 3,499 N/A
Oct 23 to PRAGUE MS AMALYRA Nov 05  from PARIS $ 3,399
Oct 29 to PARIS MS AMALYRA Nov 11 from PRAGUE $ 3,199
Nov 12 to PRAGUE MS AMACELLO Nov 25  from PARIS $ 2,999
Single Supplement $ 1,600

CABIN UPGRADES PER PERSON
E Base Price
D + $ 149
C + $ 449
B + $ 599
A + $ 699
Suite + $ 1,499
Round-trip airfare is available from New York from $ 950.00. For other cities please contact UET.

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The  MS AMADAGIO, MS AMACELLO & MS AMALYRA  operate for the English speaking market only and offers a long list of amenities, which no other river cruise ship in Europe can match. 
    ON-BOARD FACILITIES 
    • Grand View Lounge Bar
    • Elegant Gourmet Restaurant 
    • Fitness Center
    • Beauty Salon including manicure & pedicure 
    • Fun pool
    • Interesting lecture programs 
    • On-board veriety entertainmant
    • Walking track