Cities of Light
Resort: | Cities of Light |
Operator: | Viking River Cruises |
Destination: | Czech Republic, Europe, France, Germany, Luxembourg |
Price From: | £2795.00 |
OverviewSee great cities & landscapesSail Europes most iconic rivers: the Moselle with its steep vineyards; the castle-studded Rhine; and the Main, lined with quaint villages. Taste legendary Moselle Rieslings. Survey the Rhine from 900-year-old Marksburg Castle. Explore Pragues Lobkowicz Palace on a Privileged Access tour designed just for us by Prince William. Savor French, German and Czech cuisine. With bookends in Paris and Prague, this 12-day journey celebrates Europes most luminous ports. ItineraryDay 1 Paris, FrancePariss cultural and historic significance is evident in its many noted landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower, Louvre and Arc de Triomphe. Day 2 Paris, FranceLong a hub of French culture, cuisine and architectural splendor, Paris is one of the most romantic destinations in the world. Day 3 Luxembourg City, LuxembourgOnce a Roman fortress, Luxembourg City was later the site of a Frankish counts castle during the early Middle Ages. Day 4 Trier & Bernkastel, GermanyA picturesque town surrounded by forests and vineyards, Trier is the birthplace of Karl Marx and a vibrant university town. Day 5 Cochem, GermanyPerched on a hilltop above the city and the Moselle River, the 1,000-year-old Reichsburg Castle is Cochems signature landmark. Day 6 Koblenz, GermanyOn a breathtaking stretch of the Rhine that leads from medieval Koblenz to Braubach to Rdesheim, the 11th-century Marksburg Castle towers over the river. Day 7 Heidelberg, GermanyGermanys oldest university town, Heidelberg and its castle are situated in the Neckar Valley just east of the Rhine. Day 8 Wrzburg, GermanyWrzburg is home to the Bishops Residenz, one of Germanys largest and most ornate palaces and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Day 9 Bamberg, GermanyFounded in 902, Bamberg remains a medieval-looking city known for its symphony orchestra and specialty, smoke beer. Day 10 Nuremberg, GermanyOne of Germanys most renowned and intriguing cities, Nuremberg is surrounded by 13th-century walls that have many fully intact gates and watchtowers. Day 11 Prague, Czech RepublicFew cities embody the past as authentically as Prague, the Czech Republics atmospheric capital. Day 12 Prague, Czech RepublicIn addition to medieval architecture, Prague is a rich repository of Romanesque, baroque and Art Nouveau buildings that stir the imagination. |