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| Detailed Day by Day Itinerary |
| A Celebration of Wine & Cuisine: The Rhine, the Moselle & Paris |
| Cologne to Paris |
| View Days: [1-5] [6-10] [11-15] [16-17] |
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Schedules and Accommodations |
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Depart Home / Frankfurt, Germany / Transfer to Cologne / Embark Ship
When you arrive in Frankfurt after an overnight flight, you’ll be met and transferred to Cologne where the ms River Navigator awaits. Tonight you’ll have your first of many meals from an exquisite menu, designed exclusively for this specially themed river cruise. In addition, each meal will be accompanied by the perfect wine, selected by your prestigious shipboard wine expert.
ms River Navigator (L,D) |
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Cologne, Germany / Set Sail
Tour beautiful Cologne. You'll visit the famous Chocolate Museum where you’ll view exhibits illustrating the history and process of creating chocolate confections. In the evening you’re invited to the Captain’s Welcome Party & Dinner.
ms River Navigator (B,L,D) |
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Cochem, Germany
Awake in the heart of the Moselle Valley wine country, now turned golden in the fall, and famous for delicious Rieslings. You’ll disembark in Cochem, laced with narrow alleys, dotted with half-timbered houses, and encircled by an ancient wall. You’ll visit the Reichsburg — towers and turrets make it the epitome of a fairytale medieval castle. Back on board, a local vintner will lead a tasting of Moselle wines.
ms River Navigator (B,L,D) |
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Bernkastel-Kues, Germany
Stroll right from your ship into the heart of this lovely “twin town” where the tradition of wine making goes back five centuries. You'll visit a local wine cellar for a wine tasting.
ms River Navigator (B,L,D) |
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Trier, Germany
Your morning tour highlights Trier's incredible Roman remains. Then, after lunch on board, you’ll learn how centuries-old Roman recipes were prepared using ancient cooking techniques and sample a few dishes at a local restaurant. In addition to cuisine, the Romans left behind a great wine legacy as well — some vines in this region were planted 2,000 years ago, yet they still bear fruit.
ms River Navigator (B,L,D) |
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Rüdesheim, Germany
Listen to the tale of the Lorelei as you cruise past legendary cliffs and castles en route to Rüdesheim, a perfect Rhine Valley wine town with winding lanes and half-timbered houses. Here you’ll be treated to a wine tasting at Vollrads Castle, surrounded by vineyards that produce celebrated Rheingau Rieslings.
ms River Navigator (B,L,D) |
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Speyer, Germany
Lecture on Liselotte Von Der Pfalz.
Arriving in Speyer, you’ll disembark to visit the town’s romanesque cathedral. Return to the ship for lunch.
ms River Navigator (B,L,D) |
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Greffern, Germany / Baden-Baden
From Greffern,you’ll set out on excursion to the famous spa-town of Baden-Baden, where you’ll see the historic gaming halls, sip the healing waters of the Trinkhalle (spa), and visit the famous Lichtenhaler Allee Casino. Then you’ll be treated to lunch and kitchen tour at the celebrated Kurhaus restaurant.
ms River Navigator (B,L,D) |
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Strasbourg, France
Picturesque Strasbourg is the cultural capital of the French region of Alsace, celebrated for its exceptional gastronomic tradition. You’ll set out on a tour by canal boat and foot showcasing the ultra-modern European Union Parliament; the quaint shops and canals of “La Petite France,” the city’s famous old town; and the Tanner’s Quarter, brimming with half-timbered houses.
ms River Navigator (B,L,D) |
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Breisach, Germany
Today you’ll drive to Colmar, France and enjoy a mini train ride tour of this pretty Alsatian market town. Then you can choose to visit either the Unterlinden Museum, which showcases fine German art, or the Bartholdi Museum, dedicated to the sculptor of The Statue of Liberty. In the afternoon, a cuckooclock-making demonstration on board. This evening you’ll dine on fine Alsatian cuisine at a Château, located along the famed Alsace Route du Vin. Dishes from the region include hearty casseroles and stews slowly cooked with herbs and spices and, not surprisingly, dashes of the local wines.
ms River Navigator (B,L,D) |
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Basel, Switzerland
You’ll have your choice of two tours in Basel, either a walking tour of the city or a visit to the Beyeler Museum in Riehen. Your second day in Basel you’ll set out on a full-day excursion of Lucerne into the Bernese Alps. You’ll get acquainted with Lucerne on a boat cruise, the famous resort boasting snow-capped Alps, shimmering ice-blue lakes, covered bridges, and quaint cobblestone streets.
In Lucerne, you will be given "lunch money" to spend as you choose. Ship departs Basel.
ms River Navigator (2B,2L,2D) |
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Breisach, Switzerland/Strasbourg/Paris, France
Bid the ms River Navigator adieu this morning in Breisach and transfer to Strasbourg, then enjoy a train ride from Strasbourg to Paris. Continue to Paris — the world capital of haute cuisine — and check in at your hotel located near Luxembourg Gardens and the Latin Quarter, home to wonderful restaurants You will have a number of options to choose from during your stay in Paris: An optional Moulin Rouge dinner and show; an optional cooking demonstration and wine tasting at Cordonbleau, or an optional afternoon excursion to Versaille.
In the morning of Day 15, you’re off to take in Paris’ grand landmarks — the Eiffel Tower, the Champs-Elysees, and the Arc de Triomphe, and more — on a panoramic tour. You’ll also visit a local French market, where experts will show you how to shop like the French. On Day 16, enjoy the lively atmosphere of a Farewell Dinner at one of Paris's warm and inviting brasseries, a quintessential Parisian experience.
Le Meridien Montparnasse  (3B,1D) |
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Paris / Return Home
Or expand your time in Paris with our 2-night optional extension.
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Please note: Port times and itineraries are subject to change. Fluctuating water levels may affect your itinerary. Tours often include walks over cobblestones, steps and uneven ground. For your safety and enjoyment, we recommend that you be in good physical condition to participate fully in all tours.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The above day-by-day itineraries are preliminary and subject to change. If any major changes occur in advance of your departure, you will be notified in writing by Vantage. If changes occur while on tour, you will be notified by your Vantage Program Manager or local representatives. In addition, should there be an extreme change in water levels, Vantage will do everything possible to provide either the included excursion or an alternate excursion at Vantage’s discretion.
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