Basel, Switzerland Bonn, Germany
Itinerary
DAY 1 • Depart U. S. Depart the U. S. today on your flight to Brussels, Belgium.
DAY 2 • Arrive Brussels, Belgium • Antwerp • Embark ship Arrive in Brussels today, where you’ ll be met and assisted with your transfer to the pier in Antwerp. Embark your ship and join your fellow travelers, including those from our Bruges, Belgium extension.
Meals: D | M / S River Harmony
DAY 3 • Antwerp Get to know Antwerp, Belgium’ s secondlargest city, and a major diamond center, on a morning walking tour. Stroll through Old Town, visiting the landmark Grote Markt, a square surrounded by 16th-century guild houses, and Town Hall. Tonight, enjoy a Captain’ s Welcome Drink and Dinner as we cruise to Willemstad, the Netherlands. Meals: B, L, D | M / S River Harmony
The Netherlands. Later, visit Kinderdijk to witness its 19 iconic windmills, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Meals: B, L, D | M / S River Harmony
DAY 5 • Nijmegen Set off for a walking tour of 2,000-yearold Nijmegen— the Netherlands’ oldest city. Although Nijmegen was heavily damaged during the Second World War, its historic town center emerged unscathed. Meals: B, L, D | M / S River Harmony
DAY 6 • Bonn, Germany • Conversation about far-right German politics This morning, set off on a walking tour of Bonn’ s Old Town that includes the Baroque City Hall, Romanesque basilica, and Beethoven’ s memorial. Continue your explorations on your own, before returning to the ship. This afternoon, join an Exclusive Discovery Series conversation about the recent ascendance of far-right German political groups with your Program Director. Meals: B, L, D | M / S River Harmony
DAY 8 • Trier • Conversation about Germany’ s social system Take a walking tour of Trier where you’ ll explore its ancient ruins, including the second-century Porta Nigra( Black Gate). Then, join an onboard Exclusive Discovery Series conversation about Germany’ s social welfare system— one of the world’ s most comprehensive. Meals: B, L, D | M / S River Harmony
DAY 9 • Trier • Scenic cruise • Optional Luxembourg tour Enjoy a relaxing day of cruising, basking in riverside views of one of the most scenic sections of the Mosel River. Or, join a full-day optional excursion to Luxembourg, the tiny country whose
DAY 4 • Willemstad • Home-Hosted Visit • Kinderdijk Enjoy free time in the historic town of Willemstad. Then, join a local family for a Home-Hosted Visit— an Exclusive Discovery Series event— which will give you a glimpse into everyday life in
DAY 7 • Cochem • Reichsburg Castle Disembark in Cochem to visit Reichsburg Castle, including a scenic drive up from the river valley to the top of the rocky hill on which the castle is perched. Meals: B, L, D | M / S River Harmony
Trip Highlight
On Day 10, visit one of the most famous wineries in the Mosel Valley, and sample a few of its vintages.
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