Journey to the heart of the continent and discover a new Europe growing from its grand past

The same great rivers and canals that fueled the rise of the wealthy trade cities of Brussels, Antwerp, Cologne, and Nuremberg and nurtured towns like Maastricht, Miltenberg, and Würzburg, provide a tranquil vantage point for exploring the old and new Europe.

Experience Brussels, the “Capital of Europe”; sparkling Antwerp, the world’s diamond capital; Maastricht, the gastronomical capital of the Netherlands; Venlo, home to Floriade 2012, a decennial botanical expo; Cologne, which boasts the tallest Gothic structure in Europe; Koblenz, built at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers; Aschaffenburg, the “Bavarian Nice”; Miltenberg, the “Pearl of the Main”; Baroque Würzburg; UNESCO-rich Bamberg; and historic Nuremberg. Sail along the Romantic Rhine and the meandering Main past countryside rich with UNESCO-designated World Heritage Sites.

Grand Treasures of Europe is a combination of:
Gems of Germany, Belgium & the Netherlands with Floriade
Treasures of Prague, the Rhine & Main

Who will enjoy this cruise: Travelers who want to witness varied cultures along with beautiful landscapes, grand palaces and castles, and spectacular architecture.

Epicurean Adventurer Program includes: Wine tasting at Schloss Kleinheubach and Würzburg Residenz | Belgian chocolate and beer | Chefs’ culinary demonstrations | Special wine and food pairing dinner

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