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Michelle Swisher, Travel Agent in Martin, OH

Michelle Swisher

Martin, OH Travel Agent
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Michelle Swisher

Martin, OH · 10 Years of Experience

Grand Travel Escapes, Ltd, an independent agent with WorldVia, a Travel Leaders Agency
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Michelle booked a spring break vacation for our family. She was well-informed on our travel options and very friendly and responsive to our communication! We will... Read More >
COUNTRIES VISITED:France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland
PLACES VISITED:Amsterdam, Basel, Cologne, Como, Lahnstein, Ludwigshafen, Strasbourg
SUGGESTED DURATION:9 Days
OVERVIEW: DAY DESTINATION ACTIVITIES Basel Switzerland to Amsterdam, Netherlands Day 1 BASEL EMBARKATION Day 2 BASEL "City of Art" tour OR Three countries bike tour OR Full­Day Lake Lucerne Excursion Lake Lucerne Half­Day Tour Day 3 STRASBOURG “The Gem of Alsace” tour OR Strasbourg bike tour Day 4 LUDWIGSHAFEN “Romantic Heidelberg” excursion OR “Secrets of Speyer” tour OR Heidelberg Philosopher’s Path hike OR Ladenburg bike tour Siegfried’s Mechanical Instrument Cabinet OR Rüdesheimer Coffee Day 5 RÜDESHEIM Rüdesheim Gondola Ride and Wine Tasting OR Vineyard hike OR Guided bike tour of the Rheingau Castles along the Rhine scenic cruising Burg Lahneck tour Day 6 COLOGNE “Holy City” walking tour and cathedral visit OR Kölsch beer and local specialties tasting OR Cologne bike tour Day 7 AMSTERDAM Canal cruise tour A Taste of Amsterdam* Day 8 AMSTERDAM DISEMBARKATION
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DAY1
Como
Close Day
Pre Cruise Add On
Enjoy 3 days in Como Italy staying at first class accommodations along Lake Como. A boat ride to the other end of the lake to experience the town of Bellagio is also included in this unique trip.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Bellagio
Como
DAY2
Basel
Close Day
Embarkation of your River Cruise Ship
Join your Cruise Director for 7 nights of cruising the Rhine River. You will enjoy fine dining and personalized service during your stay.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Basal City Tour
Three Country Bike tour
DAY3
Basel
Close Day
Lucerne Christmas Excursion
Join the Full Day excursion to Lucerne to visit the Beautiful Christmas Markets and tour the lovely city of Lucerne
HIGHLIGHTS:
Christmas Markets
Iconic Lucerne Bridge
Lucerne city tour
DAY4
Strasbourg
Close Day
The Gem of Alsace
Several tours are available for the day
HIGHLIGHTS:
Strasbourg City Tour
Strasbourg Christmas Markets
Strasbourg Bike Tour
Gengenbach Christmas Market Tour
DAY5
Ludwigshafen
Close Day
Explore Romantic Heidelberg
Several tours today include the Christmas Markets also a Philosopher's Path Hike is available
HIGHLIGHTS:
Romantic Heidelberg Tour with Christmast Market
Heidelberg Castle
Medieval Spire
DAY6
Lahnstein
Close Day
Lahneck Castle Visit
Unique Lahneck Castle Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Music Museum Christmas Markets
HIGHLIGHTS:
Rudesheim Wine Tasting
Rudesheim Coffee
Lahneck Castle
Christmas Markets
DAY7
Cologne
Close Day
Holy City Tour
City Walking tour including the Iconic Cologne Cathedral and Christmas Markets in the square in front of the Cathedral.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Cologne Cathedral
Christmas Markets
Kolsch Beer tasting
Shrine of the Three Wise Men inside Cologne Cathedral
DAY8
Amsterdam
Close Day
A taste of Amsterdam
Amsterdam Canal Cruise and or walking tour
HIGHLIGHTS:
Amsterdam Canals
Anne Frank House
Van Gogh Museum
Zaanse Schans-17th century homes, windmills, Wooden shoe & Cheese Makers
DAY9
Amsterdam
Close Day
Disembark the ship
Disembarkation day
HIGHLIGHTS:
Amsterdam Airport
FINAL THOUGHTS
Explore the best Christmas Markets Europe has during your 10 day trip to 5 countries. You will explore Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland and Italy.