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Wine & Dine on the Rhine
Savor Local Flavors on a River Voyage
Edited with additional content by Craig Haberle, CTC
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Cologne, Germany
Heidelberg, Germany
The heart and soul of a culture can be explored in many ways, and one of the most exciting routes is through its cuisine. Travelers can discover so much about a culture’s lands, local people and customs by sampling the foods and beverages produced and enjoyed there. Plus, as all foodies will agree, tasting new flavors is so much fun. Now, in this new age of experiential travel, savoring the authentic cuisine of a place while also exploring its classic sights creates an especially enriching and rewarding vacation.
This is why AmaWaterways has carefully crafted a variety of unique Wine Cruises on the Rhine, Danube, Mosel, Rhône, Seine, Douro and Garonne rivers that offer their voyagers the opportunity to immerse themselves even deeper in the flavors of Europe. In addition to marvelous tours in grand capitals and charming towns along and nearby the rivers, these cruises enhance already spectacular itineraries with introductions to uncork local traditions through wine and food-related activities both on board and during excursions – all at no additional cost.
This palate-pleasing adventure begins as soon as you step aboard your luxurious AmaWaterways river vessel, with a maximum of only 164 passengers on board. During the Welcome Reception, you meet your wine cruise host –
a qualified wine expert who brings premium, hand-selected bottles on the ship to be served during meals, tastings and discussions. The smorgasbord of mouthwatering delights served
at the Welcome Dinner sets the stage for the rest of the trip. Every day, you can expect to be wined and dined with multi-course lunches and dinners featuring regionally-inspired, world-class cuisine and wine pairing suggestions prepared by award- winning chefs. There’s even an on-board specialty restaurant called The Chef’s Table, where the chefs
craft meals right in front of guests. In recognition of their commitment to excellence in on-board cuisine, AmaWaterways has been inducted into the prestigious French culinary organization, La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs.
Each morning aboard your river craft begins brilliantly with a splash of sparkling wine to accompany familiar and foreign specialties selected from the breakfast buffet or ordered from the menu. Afterward,
you are treated to a full plate of included exclusive shore excursions so you can visit and tour famous sites with professional guides. During generous free time, perhaps do a little browsing and buying in a village’s produce market or boutiques, or exploring of nearby restaurants
on your own to swirl glasses of local wines above enticing dishes of freshly-prepared delicacies.
The Enchanting Rhine Wine Cruise itinerary takes you through two of the most celebrated wine regions in Europe – The Rhine Valley and France’s Alsace region. The stunningly beautiful
Rhine River Valley has long been a paradise for wine lovers. Steeped in legend and myth, in a region
rich in fairytale castles and once the heartland of the Holy Roman Empire, the Rhine Valley has more castles than any other river valley in the world. Many have survived the ravages of war, neglect
and time, and stand as sentinels on the cliffs above quaint riverside villages. While exploring this fascinating region, you will sample delightful
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Our Wine Cruises offer the perfect blend of wine-related excursions and exclusive tours in historic capitals, so guests can explore Europe while getting a taste of the local culture. On these unique cruises, guests will visit renowned wine regions, tour historic wineries, and indulge in special wine tastings and local food pairings all under the guidance of acclaimed wine experts.
The Enchanting Rhine Wine Cruise | November 11-23, 2016
Up to $1,500 savings per stateroom
available on other Wine Cruise itineraries, ask for details.
Receive AAA Vacations® Amenities
From $500-$800 savings per stateroom plus $150-$300 onboard credit per stateroom For reservations, contact a AAA Travel Agent today 800-717-4222
Terms & Conditions: Promotional rates are valid in USD on new bookings for select sailings only and based on double occupancy. Offers are not combinable with any other promotions/discounts, are limited to availability, are capacity controlled and are subject to change or termination without notice. Other restrictions apply. AAA Vacations® Amenities apply to select 2016 sailings. $250 per person ($500 per stateroom) discount applies to cruises 13-nights or less; $400 per person ($800 per stateroom) discount applies to cruises 14 nights or more; $75 per person ($150 per stateroom) onboard credit applies to 7-night cruises; $100 per person ($200 per stateroom) onboard credit applies to Myanmar cruises; $150 per person ($300 per stateroom) onboard credit applies to 14-night Europe cruises. Combinable with other promotions in the marketplace. Cruise must be booked through AAA Travel in order to receive AAA Vacations® Amenities. CST#2065452-40
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