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A TASTE OF THE DANUBE
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BLACK SEA DISCOVERY |
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Discover the fascinating Danube
with its charming small towns and exciting cities on this river cruise
vacation. From Vienna, the “City of Music,” embark on your Danube River
cruise and begin exploring the natural beauty of Austria’s Wachau
Valley, Slovakia’s capital of Bratislava, and the vibrant Hungarian
city of Budapest.
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See
the best of Eastern Europe on this exciting Black Sea adventure from
Budapest to Bucharest. Enjoy city tours of remarkable Belgrade and
Romania’s lively capital, Bucharest. Stop in Kalocsa in the heart of
paprika-growing country, sail past the Petrovaradin Fortress at Novi
Sad, and pass through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge. Also enjoy
full-day excursions to Veliko Târnovo and Arbanassi, and the
resort town of Varna on the Black Sea. Extend your stay in Bucharest
and take an excursion to Transylvania. Head out of the city to your
first stop, Bran Castle of Dracula fame, built in 1377 and assumed to
be the home of Romanian vampires.
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UPPER RHINE TO THE CITY OF MUSIC |
WINDMILLS, VINEYARDS
& PARIS |
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Four countries, three
rivers, and the masterful Main Danube Canal are the basis of this
delightful 14-day river cruise vacation. Start in Zürich,
Switzerland, then enjoy guided sightseeing in the cities of Strasbourg,
Würzburg, Nuremberg, and Vienna. There’s an excursion to
Heidelberg with its imposing castle ruins, and a visit to the beautiful
Benedictine Abbey of Melk. Guided walks of the smaller towns show you
their highlights, and there’s a chance to sample some of Germany’s
famous beers on this Rhine river cruise vacation!
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Experience France,
Luxembourg, Germany, Belgium, and Holland on this fantastic river
cruise vacation. See the city’s major highlights on a guided tour of
Paris and travel between Paris and Metz via TGV high-speed train. Also
enjoy guided sightseeing in Trier and Cologne, a canal cruise in
Amsterdam, and take pictures of the windmills at famous Kinderdijk.
Visit Reichsburg Castle in Cochem and enjoy a wine cellar visit in
Bernkastel. Guided sightseeing in Arnhem includes a visit to the
Airborne Museum Hartenstein, and you can sample the area’s famous
Riesling wines in the pretty wine village of Rüdesheim.
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BURGUNDY
& PROVENCE
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STRASBOURG TO PRAGUE SERENADE
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See France at its
scenic best on this charming getaway. Guided sightseeing acquaints you
with vibrant Paris and with Nice, the “Queen of the Riviera,” while a
deluxe 7-night cruise along the Saône and Rhône Rivers
takes you into the heart of this beautiful country. Enjoy orientation
walks in Tournon and Beaune, and see the sights with Local Guides in
Avignon, Arles, and Lyon, France’s gastronomic capital. Opportunities
abound on this grand vacation to learn about and to taste the sumptuous
wines and local cuisine.
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The newest of our memorable Europe river cruises invites you
to experience the romance of idyllic villages in the lush wine country
of France's Alsace region... explore the magnificent medieval cathedral
cities and colorful culture of Bavaria... and discover a remarkable mix
of old and new during two-night stays in the ancient cities of
Strasbourg and Prague! An extraordinary weeklong cruise aboard the
state-of-the-art ms Swiss Sapphire winds its way past castles,
vineyards and historic villages along the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers
in the gracious style once reserved for the nobility. |
| ECUADOR
& THE GALAPAGOS |
MAGICAL CHINA & THE YANGTZE RIVER
WITH HONG KONG EXTENTION |
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This exciting Galápagos
vacation lets you sample the natural wonders of Ecuador and the
Galápagos Islands. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Quito, have your
photo taken at the “Center of the World,” and spend time at leisure in
Guayaquil. Also, fly over the Pacific to San Cristobal Island, where
you’ll embark on an exciting 4-day cruise among various
Galápagos Islands. Then, spend two nights on Santa Cruz Island
at the Finch Bay Hotel to learn more about incredible plants and vastly
different animals unique only to the Galápagos!
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Discover China’s
ancient history and fascinating culture on this delightful China river
cruise. Sightseeing with a Local Guide shows you the highlights in
Shanghai, Xi’an, and Beijing, with inside visits that include the Great
Wall, the Terracotta Warriors, Yu Yuan Gardens, Dayan Pagoda, the
Forbidden City, and the Sacred Way of the Ming Tombs. Also attend an
acrobatic show, calligraphy class, lacquer and cloisonné
workshops, and a noodle-making demonstration. You’ll tour the ancient
Hutongs by rickshaw, experience a performance of the Peking Opera and
“The Tang Dynasty” dinner show, enjoy an authentic Peking Duck dinner,
and see the impressive Three Gorges Dam site on your 4-night river
cruise along the majestic Yangtze.
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WONDERS
OF CHINA & TIBET WITH YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE
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CHINA TIBET & THE
YANGTZE |
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and Tibet during this unforgettable land and river cruise vacation!
Your trip begins in Beijing, where you visit the Great Wall of China,
the Imperial Palace, Tian’anmen Square, and the Sacred Way of the Ming
Tombs. On to Xi’an to marvel at the Dayan Pagoda, built in 652 AD, and
the famous legion of Terracotta Warriors guarding Emperor Qin Shi
Huangdi’s (China’s first Emperor’s) tomb. |
Travel
to Lhasa, Tibet and discover Shangri-La Lhasa, the heart and soul of
Tibet, means holy land. Tibet is a country long associated with peace
and spirituality. Marvel at the unique architecture from gilt-roofed
temples and intricately decorated monasteries to southern-facing homes
with flat roofs for energy efficiency, and enjoy an inner calm as you
wander through the peaceful gardens. Visit Potala Palace, with its rare
cultural relics and explore Sera Monastery, one of the three great
monasteries in Lhasa. Explore the majestic Yangtze and delight in
China's highlights Cruise the most scenic part of the Yangtze River and
bear witness to the changing landscape caused by the Three Gorges Dam.
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