Medieval Treasures Cruise August 30 - September 7, 2021
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www.EO.travel/mytrip Tour = RC21 Date = 083021 Code = U Medieval Treasures Cruise August 30 - September 7, 2021 www.EO.travel • 800-247-0017 fairytale. Wander through these charming streets and past the Cathédrale de Nôtre Dame with its famous astronomical clock. Alternatively, the active adventurer can go on a guided bike tour. (B,L,D) PRE-TOUR SEPTEMBER 2: LUDWIGSHAFEN, GERMANY – RÜDESHEIM Ludwigshafen is your gateway to a choice of three excursions. Visit the Mannheim Baroque Palace—one of the largest palaces in Europe, which is furnished with over 800 exhibits, recreating its bygone grandeur. Alternatively, join a walking tour of one of Germany’s oldest cities, Speyer, known for the largest Romanesque cathedral in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site; its crypt contains the tomb of eight German emperors and kings. Speyer is also home to the medieval Altpörtel, Old Gate. Or, SWITZERLAND if you prefer a more modern view of Speyer, you can visit the intriguing AUGUST 26 - 31, 2021 • Starting at $1580* Speyer Technical Museum. Later in the day, sail to Rüdesheim, where you’ll be treated to a wine tasting. (B,L,D) AUGUST 26: DEPART USA Board your overnight flight to Switzerland. SEPTEMBER 3: RÜDESHEIM Continue your exploration of Rüdesheim with a choice of excursions. AUGUST 27: ARRIVE IN ZURICH, SWITZERLAND Those who fancy a more whimsical adventure will want to visit Siegfried’s Arrive in Zurich and check in to your hotel. Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. For an adventure of a different AUGUST 28: ZURICH kind, soar over the vineyards of Rüdesheim on a gondola to the Niederwald Set alongside a glistening lake and framed by the Alps, Switzerland’s Monument; or opt to take a hike through the vineyards. (B,L,D) largest city, Zurich, seamlessly blends its historic past with its progressive future—all of which will be on full display during your city tour. (B) SEPTEMBER 4: MILTENBERG – WERTHEIM Enjoy a scenic cruise to Miltenberg, the “Pearl of the Main River.” While AUGUST 29: ZURICH – LUCERNE on your walking tour, you’ll discover why this medieval town seems to leap Check out of your hotel and head off on a scenic drive past Alpine lakes before reaching Vitznau. Upon arrival, enjoy a cruise across the tranquil from the pages of a fairytale with its 14th- and 15th-century half-timbered, waters of Lake Lucerne. Once in Lucerne, you’ll check in to your hotel. (B) gabled houses; the famed Crooked House; and the venerable Royal Inn, which has been a working hotel since the 17th century. For those who AUGUST 30: LUCERNE would like a more active adventure, hike to the Miltenberg Castle, offering Discover Lucerne’s unrivaled beauty on a walking tour that includes the majestic views of the town and river; or go on a guided bike ride along the spectacular medieval walls and towers, dating back to the 13th century. (B) Main River. Or you can taste local specialties on a “Flavors of Miltenberg” AUGUST 31: LUCERNE – BASEL – EMBARKATION tour. Later in the day, set sail for Wertheim, considered to have one of Check out of your hotel and visit the iconic Lion Monument, sculpted in Germany’s most beautiful city centers with precious half-timbered memory of the Swiss Guards massacred during the French Revolution. houses. While here, join a walking tour, hike to the impressive stone ruins Later, head to Basel. Before boarding the ship, you’ll go on a highlights tour of Wertheim Castle or go to a pretzel bakery for a delicious tasting. (B,L,D) of the city. (B,D) SEPTEMBER 5: KITZINGEN– VOLKACH Guests taking an extension may be on a different flight There are several choices of excursions, depending on your interests. You than their group and/or traveling companion. can go to Würzburg, a beautiful city bursting with Baroque splendor. While *All prices reflect a 4% cash discount. here, visit its crown jewel, the Baroque Residenz Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that features an opulent interior, including a grand fresco by Tiepolo. Alternatively, you can take a trip through a thousand years of history while in Rothenburg, Germany’s best-preserved walled town located on the Romantic Road. Interestingly, the imagery of Walt Disney’s ITINERARY Pinocchio was very much influenced by sketches of Rothenburg. Or for a Walk through thousands of years of history in the medieval towns of more active excursion, go on a bike tour from Kitzengen to Volkach. Later Rothenburg, Bamberg and Miltenberg. Revel in the architectural gems in the day, everyone will be treated to an exclusive wine festival celebration on display—the Würzburg Residenz and Mannheim Baroque Palace. in Volkach. (B,L,D) Indulge your inner child with visits to Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical SEPTEMBER 6: BAMBERG Instrument Museum and the Speyer Technical Museum. Discover the Explore enchanting Bamberg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in one of Alsatian capital of France, Strasbourg and savor local flavors like rich three ways. Join a guided walking tour of this medieval gem where you’ll Rüdesheimer coffee and hearty Bamberg smoked beer. All this and see its cathedral, Old Town Hall and elegant old mansions. Or taste your more awaits you as you experience the many medieval treasures of way through the city sampling smoked beer, licorice root and Hornla pastry, Europe. a local favorite whose recipe dates back to 1427. And for those wishing to AUGUST 30: DEPART USA explore the town more actively, hop on a bike for a guided bike tour along Board your overnight flight to Switzerland. the Main River and to its quirky quarters beyond the town center. (B,L,D) AUGUST 31: EMBARKATION – BASEL, SWITZERLAND SEPTEMBER 7: NUREMBERG– DISEMBARKATION Embark your cruise in Basel. Tonight, meet your fellow passengers on Disembark the ship in Nuremberg after breakfast and return home. (B) board. (D) B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner SEPTEMBER 1: STRASBOURG, FRANCE Capital of Alsace, Strasbourg is beloved for its wine culture and enchanting 16th- and 17th-century half-timbered houses which line La Petite France quarter on the banks of the Grand Île (Grand Island), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Join a tour of the city that takes you past the stunning Parc de l’Orangerie, the European Parliament and the Place de la République and then walk through the iconic “La Petite France” district, which appears to have been lifted straight from the pages of a CRUISE PRICING* Aboard the E Fixed Window Stateroom (160 sq ft.) $4198* AmaPrima D Fixed Window Stateroom (160 sq ft.) $4398* C French Balcony Stateroom (170 sq ft.) $4998* BB Dual Balcony Stateroom (210 sq. ft.) $5198* BA Dual Balcony Stateroom (210 sq. ft.) $5398* AB Dual Balcony Stateroom (235 sq. ft.) $5598* AA Dual Balcony Stateroom (235 sq. ft.) $5798* INCLUDED FEATURES AA+ Large Dual Balcony Stateroom (290 sq. ft.) $6198* 7 Nights Deluxe Cruise Accommodation S Suite (300 sq. ft.) $6798* Daily Sightseeing Program as outlined in the Itinerary *Rates are per person, based on double occupancy Infotainment System in all Staterooms with Free Internet, Hit Movies, Music All prices reflect a 4% cash discount Library & English TV Stations Does not include International Airfare, Transfers, Port Taxes & Terry Bathrobes and White-on-white plush bedding in all Staterooms Onboard Gratuities. Superb Dining with all Meals included during your Cruise Purchase international Airfare through EO Free-flowing Red & White Wines from Europe’s great Wine Regions, Includes Fuel Surchargesand Taxes (subject to change) beer & soft drinks with every Dinner To Fly from a City near you call 1-800-247-0017 X590 Bottled Water in every stateroom replenished daily or register online at www.eo.travel Reception, Welcome Dinner & Captain’s Gala Dinner Special Highlights including Folklore Dances, Lectures, Theme Dinners, Special Airfare Pricing from Select Cities onboard Music Performances and afternoon & evening Piano Music When You Register by March 31, 2020** Use of Bicycles to explore on your own Akron / Canton OH $800 Grand Forks ND $1050 Omaha NE $900 Albuquerque NM $1150 Grand Rapids MI $950 Orlando FL $600 Atlanta GA $450 Green Bay WI $950 Pensacola FL $800 Austin TX $900 Greensboro NC $900 Philiadelphia PA $450 Baltimore MD $800 Grnville/Sprtnbrg SC $950 Phoenix AZ $950 Billings MT $1050 Helena MT $1050 Pittsburgh PA $600 Birmingham AL $950 Honolulu HI $1650 Portland OR $950 POST-TOUR Bismark ND $1050 Houston TX $950 Raleigh/Durham NC $800 Boise ID $900 Indianapolis IN $900 Rapid City SD $1050 Boston MA $450 Jackson MS $950 Reno NV $950 Buffalo NY $450 Jacksonville FL $800 Richmond VA $800 Cedar Rapids IA $950 Kansas City MO $950 Roanoke VA $900 Charleston, SC $950 Knoxville TN $900 Rochester NY $450 Charleston, WV $950 Lexington/Frankfort KY $900 Sacramento CA $1050 Charlotte NC $600 Lincoln NE $950 Salt Lake City UT $800 Chicago IL $450 Little Rock AR $950 San Antonio TX $950 Cincinnati OH $800 Las Vegas NV $1050 San Diego CA $950 PRAGUE Cleveland OH $800 Los Angeles CA (LAX) $800 San Franciso CA $900 SEPTEMBER 7 - 10, 2021 • Starting at $900* Colorado Springs CO $950 Louisville KY $950 Seattle WA $900 SEPTEMBER 7: NUREMBERG – DISEMBARKATION – PILZEN – PRAGUE, Columbia SC $900 Memphis TN $950 Sioux Falls SD $1050 Columbus OH $800 Miami FL $600 St. Louis MO $600 CZECH REPUBLIC Dallas/Fort Worth TX $950 Milwaukee WI $950 Syracuse NY $450 Disembark the ship in Nuremberg and transfer to Prague. En route, stop Dayton OH $800 Minn/St. Paul MN $600 Tallahassee FL $800 at Pilzen, where you’ll enjoy a highlights tour before continuing on to Denver CO $950 Mobile AL $950 Tampa FL $600 Prague.