10-night Remarkable Rhine & Historic Holland Cruise

From its start as a quaint fishing village more than a thousand years ago, Mannheim has grown into one of the largest and most developed cities in Southern Germany. For a short time in the eighteenth century, the city served as a regional government center, and many of the grand old buildings remain. Boasting a large university and a nearby industrial center, Mannheim is a center of the arts and commerce. Considered by many to be one of the best-planned German cities, its easily navigable streets are arranged in a letter and number pattern. Numerous shops and design houses abound, and local events keep things interesting throughout the year. Noted attractions include the Wasserturm, which may well be the most beautiful water tower in the world, and the Residenzschloss, the largest baroque palace in the country. For its size and location, Mannheim is a great getaway with many interesting and enjoyable things to do and to see.

The town of Bacharach is a real gem with all it's traditional cottage style buildings and attractions. The wine tasting at the old brick wine cellar at Weingut Stahl is must for wine enthusiasts. From Bacharach visitors can make half day round cruises to many towns and castles along the Rhine river. Although the town is fairly small there are enough scenic attractions and castles in the surrounding area to keep visitors pleasantly occupied.

Harlingen is a picturesque town on the coast of the Netherlands. The heart of the town is the Voorstraat, a long, tree-lined avenue that's home to an elegant eighteenth-century Stadhuis (City Hall) and the Hannemahuis Museum. Visitors will enjoy visiting the many architectural beauties of this city. The city is also known for it's fishing and fresh seafood.