Trip Summary
Embark on an exhilarating European adventure steeped in storied history, grand architecture and breathtaking scenery on this fabulous 12-day, 11-night itinerary. Board the sumptuous Amadeus Queen, boasting luxurious amenities and impeccable service, to enjoy a deluxe 7-night river cruise. Soak up the timeless beauty of the Rhine and Moselle rivers as you wind past storybook towns, terraced vineyards and forested hills crowned by castles. After embarking in Amsterdam, Netherlands, call at Cologne, Germany; Cochem; Rüdesheim; Heidelberg; Strasbourg, France, and Breisach, Germany. In Switzerland, tour Basel and discover unforgettable Montreux, hub of music and culture. Marvel at the beauty of Lake Geneva on a sightseeing cruise and the sweeping grandeur of the Alps during a panoramic train ride. Delight in learning about cheese and chocolate in the picturesque town of Gruyères. Add to your amazing European exploration with an optional pre-tour extension in Amsterdam.
Event Itinerary
Day 1: Depart Home City
Day 2: Amsterdam, Netherlands | Embark Amadeus Queen
Day 3: Cruising
Day 4: Cologne, Germany
Day 5: Cochem
Day 6: Rüdesheim | Lorelei Passage
Day 7: Mannheim, Germany | Heidelberg
Day 8: Strasbourg, France
Day 9: Breisach, Germany | Disembark | Basel, Switzerland | Montreux
Day 10: Chillon Castle | Lake Geneva Cruise
Day 11: Gruyères | Broc
Day 12: Geneva | Return to Home City
Highlights:
- Journey from Amsterdam, Netherlands, to Breisach, Germany aboard Amadeus Queen, an exclusively chartered, deluxe riverboat.
- 7-night cruise and 3 nights in Montreux, Switzerland at a first-class hotel.
- Featured guest speaker Ben Coates, author and journalist.
- Specially arranged excursions throughout your journey.
- Visits to 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites — 17th-Century Canal Ring Area of Amsterdam inside the Singelgracht, Netherlands; Cologne Cathedral and Upper Middle Rhine Valley, Germany; Strasbourg, Grand Île, France. One UNESCO Creative City — Montreux, Switzerland.
- Included meals | 3 receptions, 10 breakfasts, 10 lunches and 7 dinners.
- Amsterdam Pre-Tour Extension. (Available at additional cost.)
Meet Your Faculty Expert
Aine Donovan
Aine Donovan is professor emerita of Dartmouth College. She held the inaugural Morris Chair in Applied Ethics, established the Ethics Institute, and taught ethics at the Tuck School of Business, the Geisel School of Medicine, and the Thayer School of Engineering. Prior to her tenure at Dartmouth, she was a professor at the United States Naval Academy where she developed the ethics curriculum and founded the first ethics center at Annapolis.
Her research emphasis, publications, and professional presentations are in the field of moral education, bioethics, business ethics and global strategies for ethical understanding. Her recent books include "Global Bioethics" (Oxford) and "The Human Genome Project in College Curriculum: Ethical Issues and Practical Strategies"(UPNE).