The Rialto Bridge

Final night of Cruise, Basal and arrival in Venice.

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September 3rd 2011
Our final night of the cruise was spent at a dinner hosted by the Captain and crew involving a 5 course dinner. I have not eaten a 5 course meal for many years and we had a wonderful time. We said our farewells to friends and crew and had a early night as we had a 5am start the following morning with a 2 hour bus drive to Basel to be in time for our excursion. Once again we had a private tour with ... read more

Europe » Switzerland » North-West » Basel

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The Swiss Confederation was founded in 1291 as a defensive alliance among three cantons. In succeeding years, other localities joined the original three. The Swiss Confederation secured its independence from the Holy Roman Empire in 1499. Switzerland... ... read more