Magnificent Europe with 1 Night in Amsterdam
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Highlights
- Welcome to Amsterdam
- Off the beaten path walking tour; onboard welcome reception
- Canal cruise
- Choice of Cologne highlights walking tour or Jewish Heritage walking tour or bike with your Adventure Host
- Scenic cruise through the Rhine Gorge; choice of visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum or cable-car ride to the Niederwald Monument in Rüdesheim
- Guided walk
- Guided sightseeing, visit the Bishop's Residence
- Choice of walking tour or bike with your Adventure Host
- Choice of guided tour, see the Old Town Hall or bike with your Adventure Host
- Choice of guided tour in Roth, or guided tour in Nuremberg, or hike with your Adventure Host, or guided tour in Nuremberg, or Nuremberg Rally Grounds tour; onboard lecture
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Welcome to Holland.
Your day in Amsterdam is free to explore at your leisure.
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Prost! Celebrate in the Rhineland
Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.
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