Anita & Jeff -River Cruise 2024

-----Europe 2024-----

Here is a little bit of information for each destination of the trip!!

General Tips!

  • Make sure to check with your Cell provider – some plans like Verizon offers a plan with one free day international per paid month or you may think about getting a SIM card directly in Europe
  • Credit Cards – some require that you place a travel notice
  • Cash – I recommend changing Euro here to have $ when you get there
  • Enroll in STEP US Program - https://step.state.gov/step/
  • Download apps (airlines, etc)
  • Compression socks for the flight
  • Make sure to place your meds in the Carry-on
  • Maybe bring a Portable Charger Power Bank for your phone
  • If you are checking bags, make sure to pack a change of clothes in your carry-on
  • If you are arriving early at your destination and possible the room is not ready, make sure to set some items that
    you can easily grab from your bag.​
  • Make sure to check the air tickets and other info time on the website or app - this info is for Ref only
  • Here is a list of some items that you may find useful! - Recommendations – 100% Travel (100-travel.com)
  • Viator Link for booking experiences! - Click here

Documentation

Check in link -www.amawaterways.com/check-in

It is always a good idea to check all the entry requirements using this website - cibtvisas.com

Insurance info - Policy 974061672

Important Insurance link - Claim Documents | Travel Insurance | Travel Guard

Itinerary

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September 27th

DEN - Houston - SW1614 - Departs 09:35AM and arrives in Houston 12:55PM

Anita conf: 4XP5IM - Jeff conf: 4XP5DO

---> Hotel: TBD - Conf TBD

September 28th 

Houston-Amsterdam - 04:50 PM UA20

Anita conf: GKDT6Y - Jeff conf: GKFX6M

September 29th 

Arrive in Amsterdam at 09:20 AM

---> Hotel: Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam - Conf 72874913685635. Click Sep 29 - AMS hotel for details.

September 30th 

10AM - Van Gogh Museum Exclusive Guided Tour with Reserved Entry- Viator Confirmation: BR-1171182423

3PM - Rijksmuseum Private Guided Tour - Viator Confirmation: BR-1171199035

October 1st 

9AM - Private tour to Zaanse Schans & Volendam: Cheese, Windmills, clogs -Viator Confirmation: BR-1171290799

Ama prima

** AMA reservation ID 20663934 **

REMEMBER ---> $150 Shipboard Credit

October 2nd – EMBARKATION

October 3rd – AMSTERDAM Canal cruise Scenic cruising

October 4th – COLOGNE Cologne walking tour

or Cologne Cathedral Architecture tour

or Cologne bike tour

October 5th – LAHNSTEIN Ehrenbreitstein Fortress and cable car ride to Koblenz

or Burg Lahneck Castle hike

or “Two Rivers” bike tour

Exclusive Burg Lahneck Castle visit

October 6th – MOSELLE VALLEY Scenic cruising

Reichsburg Castle and walking tour

or Reichsburg Castle hike

or Cochem bike tour

October 7th – MOSELLE VALLEY Scenic cruising

“Rome of the North” tour

or “Ancient tales of the Porta Nigra” tour

or Petrisberg hike

or Trier bike tour

October 8th – BERNKASTEL Walking tour and wine tasting

or Moselle bike tour

or Landshut Castle hike

October 9th – RHINE GORGE Castles along the Rhine scenic cruising

Gondola ride and wine tasting

or Vineyard hike

or R Guided bike tour of the Rheingau

Siegfried’s Mechanical Instrument Cabinet

or Rüdesheimer coffee

October 10th – LUDWIGSHAFEN “Romantic Heidelberg” excursion

or Mannheim Baroque Palace

or Heidleberg Philosopher's Path hike

or Ladenburg bike tour

October 11th – STRASBOURG “The Gem of the Alsace” tour

or Strasbourg bike tour

October 12th – BREISACH Riquewihr walking tour

or Freiburg excursion

or Black Forest hike

or Breisach Wine Country bike tour

 

Aerial panoramic cityscape view on the old town of Zurich city in Switzerland

October 13th - Disembark the ship and, before transferring to Lake Lucerne, go on a highlights tour of Basel. Once in Lake Lucerne, discover the unrivaled beauty and charm of this pristine city on a walking tour. Check into your hotel and enjoy a leisurely evening. (Breakfast) – Hotel Hotel Schweizerhof Luzern: Das 5-Sterne-Hotel Schweizerhof Luzern (schweizerhof-luzern.ch)

October 14th - LAKE LUCERNE. Today, stop at the iconic Lion Monument, sculpted in memory of the Swiss Guards massacred during the French Revolution. You’ll also visit the spectacular medieval walls and towers, dating back to the 13th century. . (Breakfast)

October 15th - LAKE LUCERNE ZURICH. Check out of your hotel and before your transfer via motorcoach to Zurich, enjoy a scenic lake cruise. Later, check into your Zurich hotel. (Breakfast) - 4-Star Superior Hotel Schweizerhof Zurich | city center Zurich

October 16th - ZURICH. Zurich seamlessly blends its historic past with its progressive future—all of which will be on full display during your city tour. One of the top experiences in Zurich is a visit to Old Town where you will find yourself amongst medieval houses, churches and the modern Bahnhofstrasse. (Breakfast)

October 17th, Breakfast

---> Extra Night - Hotel: Hotel Schweizerhof Zurich - Conf 72888349879826. Click Oct 17 - ZUR hotel for details.

 

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October 18th - Return Home

Always check the App for the latest info!

Anita - 4XJT2R (Iceland Air) & 4XKZJC (Jeff)

Zurich (ZRH) - Keflavik (KEF)
14:00 - 16:00
Icelandair FI569
Keflavik (KEF) - Denver (DEN)
16:55 - 19:00
Icelandair FI671

 

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