Sunday, August 12, 2007

Weekend's Business Lifestyle: Rhine River Cruise Tours



About the Rhine & Moselle Rivers

Take a Rhine River Cruise and travel through the heartland of Germany, along the border of France and into Switzerland. Atlas offers a great selection of Rhine river cruises which visits picturesque canals and fabulous museums. In Germany, see grand cathedrals and fairy-tale castles and sample the Moselle's fine wines. Sail through tranquil landscapes and cozy wine villages, past impressive vineyards and imposing hilltop castles. Some of Europe's most reassured sights can be found here as you explore the lands and lore along the banks of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers. Once you find the Rhine river cruise of your choice, please call our river cruise agents.

The Rhine River is one of Europe's major rivers, originating in the Swiss Alps and covering five countries. Discover gorgeous scenery and castles at each turn of the river. The Moselle River extends through France and Luxembourg and meets the Rhine in Germany at Koblenz. Several cruises tour port cities along both rivers.

Delights of the Rhine

Sail the historic Rhine River as it flows through the heart of Europe, from Amsterdam and on through Germany. Onboard the luxurious MV Casanova or MV Heidelberg, you’ll cruise past windmill-dotted lowlands and hills crowned with romantic castles. And at every bend there’s an opportunity to explore small villages and towns that are romantic, historic, and picturebook perfect. The best price for a complete Deilmann vacation. When you purchase air from us, we include transfers and 5 shore excursions.


Romantic Rhine


Your seven-night cruise on the Rhine river takes you from Basel, Switzerland to Amsterdam, Holland. There is guided sightseeing in Strasbourg, Coblenz, and Cologne, as well as a full day excursion to Heidelberg to see the red-walled castle of “Student Prince” fame. Visit the marvelous Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rüdesheim, and don’t miss the chance to try a glass of the Riesling wine for which the area is famous. Sail through the dramatic Rhine Gorge and take pictures of the famous rock of the Lorelei. End your cruise in Amsterdam where a canal boat tour takes you past Amsterdam’s stately homes and 16th-century merchant houses.

The Classic Rhine

Discover some of Europe’s most intriguing history and enticing scenery during this cruise along the legendary Rhine River, presenting Europe in a kaleidoscopic sweep of culture and landscapes. You’ll sail through the heart of Germany’s Rhine-land, and beyond to France and Switzerland, on a voyage that showcases the best of this part of the world — from little-known towns and villages to the premier cities. Explore the Kröller-Müller Museum; one of Germany’s most imposing Gothic cathedrals in Cologne; ancient Heidelberg, a carefully preserved tribute to the architecture and special ambience of medieval Germany; Strasbourg, where the combined French and German heritage has produced a delightful potpourri of architecture, culture, and cuisine; and Renaissance Basel, located at the convergence of three great European cultures — French, German, and Swiss. From Alsatian Rhinau, enjoy a scenic drive through Bavaria’s legendary Black Forest to Freiburg and along the Route du Vin.

With all-outside cabins, stylish public areas, and no need for continual packing and unpacking, our deluxe riverboat — the 78-passenger Rembrandt — is ideal for this journey. Experience each spectacular destination in comfort and convenience without distraction!

The Best of Rhine River

The centerpiece of this vacation is a leisurely-paced 7-day cruise of the Rhine River. After winding past Holland’s picturesque countryside, cruise through the medieval villages and towns, past breathtaking castles and hillside vineyards of Germany’s romantic Rhine region with stops in Cologne, Konigswinter, Rudeshiem and Heidelberg. Following your lovely Rhine River cruise, disembark in Strasbourg and enjoy a leisurely walking tour of “Petite France” the city’s Old Quarter and see the city’s masterpiece, the stunning Cathedral of Notre Dame. Then you’re off to travel along the Alsace Wine Route where sunshine, dry weather and fertile soil combine to produce seven varieties of wine including Riesling, Pinot Blanc and Gewurztraminer. Other highlights include a river boat ride through the winding water canals of Amsterdam and a lesson on the art of cheese-making at a Volendam cheese factory. You’ll explore Cologne’s historic old town and Hohe-Strasse, a true shopper’s paradise. A leisurely-paced walking tour of Lucerne highlights such medieval treasures as the Lion Monument, the covered Chapel Bridge, and the famous Water Tower. A visit to the Bernese Oberland Mountain range in the heart of Switzerland sets the stage for incredible views of the Alps.

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