Basic Blue Travel: The Romantic Rhine September 18 - September 26, 2010

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Faculty

William Whobrey, Medieval Studies, Assistant Dean of Yale College

Ship:

Avalon Scenery

Program Rates:

From $2,640

The beautiful and busy Rhine River is vital to the history and life of Central Europe. Onboard the Avalon Scenery, a new, state-of-the-art vessel, cruise from quaint Amsterdam and Holland's windmill-dotted green fields through the spectacular Rhine Gorge and see the hillside castles and medieval villages of Germany. Stop at Cologne, Rüdesheim, and Koblenz and sample the region's famous Riesling wines. Drive to the historic university town of Heidelberg, then sail to the vineyards and flower-trimmed half-timbered houses of Strasbourg (home of the European Parliament), and to France's Alsace region. Explore Germany's fabled Black Forest before disembarking in Basel amidst the lush mountain scenery of Switzerland.

Duration:

9 days

Activity Level:

moderately active

Tour Operator:

Avalon Waterways