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German offensive on the Western Front during World War II. You’ll visit spectacular medieval fortresses, including Utrecht’s Castle de Haar, a fairytale come to life with moats, drawbridges and towers. Minimize your footprint and join up to eight guided bike tours, pedaling to the UNESCO-designated windmills of Kinderdijk or through cities rich with architectural treasures, such as Antwerp. If you prefer to experience the world through your taste buds, a delightful and tempting world of wonders awaits. Foodies can join
a complimentary Special Interest Tour tasting Belgian chocolates in Brussels, try bitterballen in Amsterdam, sip beer in Antwerp and beyond.
If a weeklong vacation is not enough, spend extra time in Amsterdam by reserving an optional land package that includes the once-in-a-decade opportunity to visit the Netherlands’ world-renowned Floriade horticultural expo, only in 2022. All of AmaWaterways’ land packages include stays at 4- or 5-star hotels located near the major sites, daily breakfast, city tours and convenient transfers between the hotel and ship. Wish to extend your experience in Europe further? Simply ask your AAA Travel Agent to customize a longer combination cruise by adding one or more additional sailings, such as AmaWaterways’ spectacular itineraries on the Rhine, Main and Moselle rivers.
Rhine & Moselle Delights
One such longer custom cruise could combine AmaWaterways’ seven-night Best of Holland and Belgium sailing with its 10-night Rhine
& Moselle Delights cruise. From your
ship’s spacious Sun Deck, you’ll marvel at more than 40 fairytale castles as
you cruise past well-preserved strongholds and historic ruins
alike while traversing the Rhine Gorge, Germany’s breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Throughout this delightful cruise on the Rhine and Moselle rivers, active travelers can hop on a bike and cycle through fascinating cities such as Strasbourg, France, with its charming Petite
France district, as well as revel
in nature on hikes through beautiful places like Germany’s mystical Black Forest. Whether you are a self-described wine connoisseur or simply indulge in a sip every now and then, the world-renowned Rieslings you’ll taste both on board and
ashore are not to be missed. Considered the “best-kept secret” in river cruising, the Moselle River boasts some of the world’s steepest vineyards as well as Roman relics, such as the amazing Porta Nigra city gate in Trier, Germany’s oldest city.
Add an extra country to your travel experience
by reserving an optional pre-cruise land package in Switzerland, spending two nights in Zurich, the “Little Big City,” and two nights in Lucerne, known for its spectacular medieval walls and towers.
Europe’s Rivers & Castles
If you’re finding it difficult to choose amongst Europe’s legendary rivers, one of AmaWaterways’ seven-night sailings, Europe’s Rivers & Castles, gives you the chance to sail along three: the Rhine, the Main and the Moselle. With the line’s wonderful array of included excursions, you can hike high above Trier to Petrisberg, learn how
to bake traditional pretzels in Wertheim and listen to the whimsical sounds of mechanical musical instruments at Siegfried’s museum in Rüdesheim. Europe’s Rivers &
Castles can be extended with optional land packages in Prague, Czech Republic,
pre-cruise or in either Paris or Reims in the Champagne region of France post-cruise.
All photos: ©AMAWaterways
Consider your AAA Travel Agent your trusted source for planning and customizing every step of your unforgettable sailing experience. Reserve your luxury European river cruise today with AmaWaterways, the Heart of the RiverTM. Call 518-426-1000 or email booktravel@aaahv.com.
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