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)
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Compression socks for the flight
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Make sure to place your meds in the Carry-on
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Maybe bring a Portable Charger Power Bank for your phone
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If you are checking bags, make sure to pack a change of clothes in your carry-on
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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
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 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
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.
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
