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15-DAY SPLENDOURS OF EUROPE Cologne, Germany Day 1 Amsterdam Welcome to Amsterdam, a postcard-worthy destination of picturesque canals, cafés, and art galleries. Here, you 'll be met at the airport and transferred to the comfortable surrounds of your Emerald Cruises Star-Ship. After boarding, you can enjoy some time to explore the cobbled streets and gabled houses at leisure. This evening, join your fellow guests for dinner on board. Meals: Dinner Day 2 Amsterdam This morning, explore the Dutch Golden Age, as you board a glass-top canal boat cruise to explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed canal system or enjoy a guided bike tour to Waterland, Both excellent ways to experience the city in all its authenticity, take to its charming waterways, passing iconic buildings and elegant merchant residences that reflect a time when Amsterdam. was one of the most lucrative ports in the world, If you're feeling more active, then explore on two wheels, cycling alongside a backdrop of historical villages and traditional windmills. Upon returning to your ship, your first day of sailing will take you through the Dutch countryside to the Rhine. Canal cruise Built during the Dutch Golden Age to transport goods around the city, Amsterdam's magnificent canals are more numerous than Venice's, with more bridge crossings than in Paris. Above the waters, the 17th-century, gable-roofed canal houses run along the tree-lined boulevards in a splendid multicoloured vision. za) Guided bike tour to Waterland Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Cologne Founded by the Romans in 50 AD, the cathedral city of Cologne is one of the oldest cities in Germany and the largest on the Rhine. The historic capital of the Rhineland, this illustrious city has been generously peppered with ancient architecture, from Roman ruins to medieval structures, despite much of the inner city being completely destroyed during WWII. Join your local guide and explore the city, including the Old Town with its beautiful squares, historic monuments and contemporary architecture. Your tour will conclude at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cologne Cathedral, whose filigree twin towers form an iconic part of the skyline. During your free time, shop for souvenirs or explore further before returning to your Star-Ship. ) Guided tour of Cologne's Old Town Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner 4 Rudesheim Today's cruising will be one of the highlights of your trip, as we meander through the fairy tale-like surrounds of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Rhine Gorge. Hilltop castles and fortresses will be yours to admire as we sail. We will pass the infamous Lorelei Rock, where sailors are said to have been lured onto treacherous rocks by an enchanting siren, and the impressive Pfalzgrafenstein Castle, a former stronghold. This afternoon, arrive in Ruidesheim, a town with a vibrant wine-growing heritage. You will have the choice of either riding on the Winzerexpress mini-train and visiting Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum or, if you're feeling active, taking a guided active walk to Niederwalddenkmal. a Active walk to Niederwalddenkmal Monument Within the picturesque landscape of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Rhine Gorge, you'll discover the Niederwalddenkmal Monument, regarded as a national monument of Germany. Symbolising the re-establishment of the German Empire after the Franco-Prussian War, the central motif depicts Germania raising the imperial crown. The walk offers stunning views of the Rhine Valley countryside, culminating in panoramic vistas at the site of the monument. 3) Visit to Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Miltenberg - Wertheim Welcome to Miltenberg, a picturesque village on the Main, boasting an inimitable feeling of medieval Bavaria with its 1Sth century half- timbered buildings. On your included walking tour, stroll down the cobblestone streets, lined with these colourful houses and view the Gothic Merchant Hall, an impressive symbol of past affluence. Alternatively, enjoy a guided active walk through the forest to Mildenburg Castle. This iconic landmark now houses a wonderful collection of contemporary art and old masters. Later, we'll venture to the charming town of Wertheim where, as part of your Emeral J Programme, you'll have an exclusive gassbiowing presentation at the Glass Art Museum.
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