Europe's Rivers & Castles
Aboard the deluxe vessels of AMA-Waterways 

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 AMA WATERWAYS VESSELS,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 133

TOUR PRICES & DEPARTURE DATES:

2010 SAILINGS
USA Departure Date Cruise Ship Return Date Price
Aug 27 to PRAGUE MS AMACELLO Sep 09 from PARIS $ 3,749
Sep 02 to PARIS MS AMACELLO Sep 15  from PRAGUE $ 3,849
Sep 16 to PRAGUE MS AMADANTE Sep 29from PARIS $ 3,849
Sep 22 to PARIS MS AMADANTE Oct 05  from PRAGUE $ 3,849 N/A
Oct 28 to PRAGUE MS AMACELLO Nov 10 from PARIS $ 3,449
Nov 03 to PARIS MS AMADANTE Nov 16  from PRAGUE $ 3,249
Single Supplement $ 1,700

CABIN UPGRADES PER PERSON
E Base Price
D + $ 169
C + $ 499
B + $ 699
A + $ 799
Suite + $ 1,699
Round-trip airfare is available from New York from $ 950.00. For other cities please contact UET.

2011 SAILINGS
USA Departure Date Cruise Ship Return Date Price
Apr 21 to PRAGUE MS AMALYRA May 04  from PARIS $ 3,639
May 02 to PARIS MS AMALEGRO May 15  from PRAGUE $ 3,839
May 10 to PARISE MS AMACELLO May 23  from PRAGUE $ 3,839
May 24 to PRAGUE MS AMALEGRO Jun 06  from PARIS $ 3,939
Jun 27 to PARIS MS AMALEGRO Jul 10 from PRAGUE $ 3,839
Jul 19 to PRAGUE MS AMALEGRO Aug 01 from PARIS $ 3,839
Jul 27 to Prague MS AMACELLO Aug 09 from PARIS $ 3,839
Aug 02 to PARIS MS AMACELLO Aug 15  from PRAGUE $ 3,839
Aug 22 to PARIS MS AMALEGRO Sep 04 from PRAGUE $ 3,839
Sep 13 to PRAGUE MS AMALEGRO Sep 26  from PARIS $ 4,039
Oct 13 to PRAGUE MS AMALYRA OCT 26 from PARIS $ 3,739
Oct 17 to PARIS MS AMALEGRO Oct 30  from PRAGUE $ 3,639
Oct 19 to PRAGUE MS AMACELLO Nov 01 from PARIS $ 3,639
Oct 19 to PARIS MS AMADAGIO Nov 01 from PRAGUE $ 3,639
Oct 19 to PARIS MS AMALYRA Nov 01 from PRAGUE $ 3,639
Nov 03 to PRAGUE MS AMADANTE Nov 16 from PARIS $ 3,339
Single Supplement is 50% of cruise price

CABIN UPGRADES PER PERSON
E Base Price
D + $ 189
C + $ 549
B + $ 749
A + $ 849
Suite + $ 1,799
Round-trip airfare is available from New York from $ 950.00. For other cities please contact UET.

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The  AMA-WATERWAYS deluxe vessels  operate for the English speaking market only and offer 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