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River cruising offers an intimate atmosphere as you take to the waterways of the world. Get closer to the spectacular cityscapes, and cruise through canals and rivers that are impossible for the larger ships to sail. With comfortable accommodations, excellent meals, and the convenience of a floating hotel, a river cruise is a practical and enjoyable way to explore fascinating destinations throughout the world.
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| Holiday Season Cruises with Airfare as low as $99* USD per person |
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 Few journeys are more endearing than our Holiday Cruises along the Rhine, Danube and Main Rivers. Sailing through these winter wonderlands, you'll uncover storybook villages and majestic cities adorned with thousands of twinkling lights and stars, grand Christmas trees decorated from top to bottom, melodious carolers and choirs with sweet sounding voices, awe-inspiring cathedrals, opulent palaces and medieval castles - all from the comfort of the most luxurious Grand River Cruise Ships in Europe. And relax, you'll only unpack once as you sail from one festive celebration to another. *This offer is valid on multiple itineraries, click "More Details" to see all the options!
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| Romantic Rhine - 9 nights from $1599 USD |
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 This leisurely 9 day journey takes you down the Rhine from Basel in Switzerland to Amsterdam in Holland. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Strasbourg, capital of the Alsace region, the ancient imperial city of Speyer, Coblenz and Cologne. Visit Heidelberg and its red-walled castle, Rüdesheim in the heart of the wine-growing area, and cruise through the canals of Amsterdam. There is plenty of free time to explore on your own or just to relax on your luxurious river cruise vessel.
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| 9 Day Holland & Belgium River Cruise Starting at $1499 USD |
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 April means "Tulip Time" in Holland and Gutsy Women Travel can get you a front row seat for one of the most beautiful spectacles in the world! This 7-night cruise through Holland and Belgium aboard the MS Bolero enables you to experience the most spectacular sights, historical attractions, cultural spots, and cuisines of these delightful countries. You'll tour Amsterdam and cruise its canals, visit the world-famous Riijksmuseum to view Rembrandt's work among others, and see a cheese factory in Edam. Other stops include Antwerp - famous for its Diamonds; the 19 windmills of Kinderdijk, a UNESCO World Heritage site; and Utrecht where you disembark to drive to the Keukenhof Gardens, famous throughout the world for dazzling fields of tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths. There is no doubt this will be a picture-perfect vacation for all who choose to participate! Renowned artist Giancarlo Impiglia will be a guest lecturer on board to give insight into the Dutch Masters and their masterpieces.
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| Istanbul & the Black Sea - 11 nights from $5990 USD |
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 Antiquities and art treasures of ancient civilizations fill this new cruise with awe and wonder. Spend four days exploring Istanbul, with sights like the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and Dolmabahce Palace. Then take a 7-night Black Sea cruise aboard Le Levant to exotic ports-of-call in Bulgaria, Romania, and Ukraine.
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| Beijing to Shanghai - 9 nights from $1979 USD |
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 This itinerary gives you China's key highlights in just 9 or 10 nights. You'll have time to explore cosmopolitan Shanghai, China's most cutting-edge, modern city. Next, you'll cruise the legendary Yangtze from Maoping, starting with a visit to the engineering marvel of the Three Gorges Dam and then sailing through the wildly beautiful Three Gorges and Lesser Gorges before you reach Chongqing. You'll visit Xian, home of the Terra Cotta Warriors. Finally in Beijing, you'll explore historic imperial treasures like The Forbidden City, Great Wall and famed Summer Palace.
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| 2007 River Cruising - Early Booking Discount |
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 Cruising the Waterways of Europe & Russia Save up to $500* per cabin on select air-inclusive 2007 River cruising programs! OR Save up to $200* per cabin on 2007 ms Tolstoy, ms Amadagio & ms Amalegro River cruising programs!
*Booking must be made and under deposit by September 30, 2006, to receive early booking discount.
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