Overview Join Gay World Adventures for one of our most spectacular vacations. GWA has chartered the 4 star cruise ship MS Amadeus Symphony for an All-Gay Cruise down the historical and magnificent Main and Rhine Rivers all the way to the gay capital of Europe, Amsterdam. Imagine cruising through Germany, starting in Nuremberg, and stopping all along the Main and Rhine to visit Old Europe cities and towns like Cologne, Bamberg and Miltenberg before ending up in Amsterdam for a wild night on the town. You could even book an optional extension in Amsterdam to have several days to explore this historically gay city.   Sponsored By:

Day Location Arrive Depart Sun, Mar 22 Nuremberg   Evening Mon, Mar 23 Bamberg and Bayreuth Morning Evening Tue, Mar 24 Rothenburg and Wurzburg Morning Evening Wed, Mar 25 Wertheim and Miltenberg Morning Evening Thu, Mar 26 Rudesheim Morning Evening Fri, Mar 27 Cologne Morning Evening Sat, Mar 28 Amsterdam Morning   Sun, Mar 29 Amsterdam Disembark   Itinerary subject to change Disembarkation 8 AM.

Amadeus Symphony

Our deluxe cruise ship, the MS Amadeus Symphony has 69 spacious outside cabins (160 sq ft) and 4 suites (220sq ft), air-conditioned, with private bath facilities, shower, telephone and satellite color TV. Sleek and stylishly designed and technically advanced, the ship's facilities include the Panorama Restaurant, Amadeus Club (library), fitness studio, hairdresser, on board shop, Panorama lounge, E-Mail station, Lido bar, walking track, fun pool, sun deck, Nautik Cafe and wellness spa.

GWA Exclusive Amenities Include:

Welcome Cocktail.

Unlimited Beer and Wine with Dinner.

Tea Dance with live DJ.

Evening tour of the World Famous Amsterdam Redlight/Gay District.

Special Entertainment and Events.

Gay City Guides - Bar, Dining and Shopping Info.

GWA Concierge throughout your entire cruise.

GWA Travel Gift

Guided River Cruise Package Includes:

7 nights Deluxe river cruise on MS Amadeus Symphony (Category D) outside cabin

20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners.

Shore excursions per itinerary.

Services of a cruise director throughout.

Entrance fees per itinerary.

Guided River Cruise and Amsterdam Package Include:

Guided River Package listed above.

2 nights Accommodations 4 Star Hotel Novotel Amsterdam (optional deluxe American Hotel Amsterdam additional $255.00 pp)

Daily Breakfast

Transfers

Hotel Taxes

What is not Included in Your Cruise Package:

Airfare: Optional airfare available from many U.S. & European Gateways is not included.

Transfers: To/from pier (unless airfare is booked with GWA, in which case transfers are included on the day of embarkation/disembarkation).

Tips to Cruise Directors, crew, and other service providers.

Personal Expenses

Optional Excursions as described in the itinerary.

Port Charges.

Anything not specific in the Included Items.

Detailed Itinerary

Sunday, March 22 - Nuremberg - Optional City Tour
Arrive and transfer to your ship for embarkation. Later today, enjoy a tour of Nuremberg's city center. Begin at the Justice Building and continue to Nuremberg Castle, where you will have time to explore the site on your own. Afterwards, continue to view Lorenz Church and the German Museum, the market, and the Church of Our Lady. Tonight, enjoy a gala welcome dinner on board
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Dinner

Monday, March 23 - Bamberg and Bayreuth - Tour
Arrive this morning in Bamberg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated at the entrance to the Main-Danube Canal. Enjoy a guided tour of this medieval town, including the 13th century Cathedral and Old Town Hall. Walk the city's winding streets and view its charming architecture and 18th century mansions. This afternoon, enjoy a tour of Bayreuth that includes the Villa Wahnfried, former home of the famous German composer Richard Wagner, and the 18th century Margrave's Opera House, regarded as one of the finest Baroque theatres in Europe. This evening, depart Bamberg and enter the Main River
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Tuesday, March 24 - Daylight Sailing on the Main - Optional Full Day Tour of Rothenburg and Wurzburg
Today, enjoy time at leisure on board while sailing on the Main River
Optional: Full Day Tour of Rothenburg and Wurzburg
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Wednesday, March 25 - Wertheim and Miltenberg - Walking Tour
This morning, arrive in Wertheim and enjoy a walking tour of the town. Here you will see a glass-blowing demonstration or enjoy time to browse the market square before returning to the ship for lunch. Afterwards, enjoy a walking tour of Miltenberg, an old Franconian town. Stroll the town's cobbled streets and view rows of gabled, half-timbered houses. This afternoon, bid farewell to the Main and enter the Rhine River
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Thursday, March 26 - Rudesheim - Tram ride through Rudesheim
Morning arrival in Rudesheim, a true example of a typical Rhine River town. Board the Winzerexpress mini-train and travel to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum for a guided tour. In the afternoon, cruise through the Rhine Gorge and enjoy beautiful views of historic castles and the legendary Lorelei Rock. Continue via Koblenz, where the Rhine and Moselle Rivers converge, towards Cologne. Tonight, enjoy dinner and German folklore entertainment on board
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Friday, March 27 - Cologne - Shore Tour of Cologne
This morning, enjoy a guided city tour of Cologne and explore the fabled 13th century Gothic cathedral, a famous landmark of the city. Take the balance of the day to explore Cologne on your own. In the late afternoon, sail towards Holland
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Saturday, March 28 - Amsterdam - City Tour
This morning, relax on board as you cruise to Amsterdam. Arrive in the afternoon and enjoy a tour of Amsterdam that includes the Royal Palace, National Monument, Skinny Bridge and Albert Cuyp market. Cruise the canals in a glass-top boat and view historic homes, 16th century merchant houses, and charming churches with bell towers. This evening, celebrate you last night on board at the captain's farewell dinner
Optional: Guided Tour of the Kroller-Muller Museum
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Sunday, March 29 - Amsterdam - Disembarkation
This morning, disembark and transfer to the airport for your departure flight or your hotel to start your extension

Amsterdam Optional Extention

Novotel City Hotel

Conveniently located in the centre of the southern part of Amsterdam, right near the RAI Congress Center and the WTC. RAI station is within 5 min walk of the hotel, where public transport takes you to the city centre, Schiphol Airport and Amstel Business Park within 15 min. The hotel provides 24hr secure parking for up to 200 cars (a unique service in Amsterdam) and also offers the charming Cote Jardin restaurant, English Pub, Coffee Corner, several boutiques and WiFi Internet throughout the hotel.

Amsterdam American Hotel

The Amsterdam American hotel is located in the heart of Amsterdam, in the middle of the famous 'Leidseplein' square, full of restaurants, bars and theatres. The Amsterdam American Hotel is a listed Art Nouveau building that was built in 1900. It has 6 floors with 175 guestrooms. Many of the rooms overlook the 'Leidseplein' square. This Amsterdam hotel has a privileged location, in the center of Amsterdam, close to shopping streets such as Hooftstraat and Leidsestraat and museums such as the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and the beautiful Vondel Park. Guests staying at the Amsterdam American hotel have a great choice for dining with the world-famous 'Caf-Americain' located on the ground floor of the hotel, and the 'Bar Americain'.