Homes and canals of Amsterdam

The Great Journey Through Europe

Jun 13 - 25, 2012 (Call to Book)
Aboard The Deluxe Amadeus Princess
Starting at $6,995
Call 855-330-1542
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  • Travel through the heart of Western Europe on this unique 13-day “Grand Tour,” featuring a seven-night cruise along the most scenic sections of the Rhine River, including the Rhine Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • Enjoy deluxe accommodations aboard one of the prestigious AMADEUS river fleet vessels, among the finest to ply the waterways of Europe.
  • Explore the cultural and scenic treasures of The Netherlands, Germany, France and Switzerland.
  • Experience the soaring majesty of the Alps on three spectacular rail journeys — the Gornergrat Bahn, the Glacier Express and the Pilatus Railway.
  • Learn about Amsterdam’s fascinating architectural heritage from a unique perspective during a private cruise on its historic canals, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • Visit Cologne’s magnificent Gothic cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • Tour the charming medieval towns of Mainz, Heidelberg, and Speyer.
  • Walk through Strasbourg’s well-preserved Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • Spend two nights in the pristine Alpine resort of Zermatt, nestled beneath the craggy peak of the great Matterhorn.
  • Spend two nights in fairytale Lucerne, with a scenic cruise on tranquil Lake Lucerne.
  • Enjoy complimentary house wine served with dinners on board the ship.
  • Join this trip of a lifetime, an incredible combination of river, rail, lake and mountains, at an exceptional value!
  • This tour features the following World Heritage sites:
    • 17th-Century Canal Ring Area of Amsterdam inside the Singelgracht, Amsterdam
    • Kölner Dom (cathedral), Cologne
    • Sail through the Rhine River Valley
    • The Old City of Strasbourg
    • Speyer Cathedral
    See a complete list of all Smithsonian tours featuring World Heritage sites.


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