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The romantic Rhine valley and Holland

Looking for a holiday with a change of scenery, relaxation, exclusivity and a wealth of cultural visits?

By Alexis DEBUC expert of your cruises
A unique holiday
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Main features
Boat type: river boat
Number of cabins: 55
Maximum capacity: 107 travelers
Crew members: 25

Cabins

Superior Deck - Double Cabin - Cat A
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Cabins with French balconies and panoramic sliding windows. Premium location cabins.
Superior Deck - Single - Cat A
Capacity: 1 Berth maximum
Cabins with French balconies and panoramic sliding windows. Premium location cabins.
Superior Deck - Single - Cat B
Capacity: 1 Berth maximum
Cabins with French balconies and panoramic sliding windows. Cabins with an "intermediate" location.
Upper Deck - Double Cabin - Cat B
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Cabins with French balconies and panoramic sliding windows. Cabins with an "intermediate" location.
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NB : The pictures, information, and visuals presented are not contractually binding. The itinerary and program indicated may be modified without notice for technical reasons (captain's decision).

Itinerary

Itinerary
Strasbourg Mannheim
Boarding at 5pm. Introduction to the crew and welcome cocktail. Sailing to Mannheim at 6pm. Night... more+ sailing. 
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Mannheim Heidelberg Nierstein Rudesheim
Early morning arrival in Mannheim. Optional authentic excursion/experience: Heidelberg. Depart by... more+ coach for Heidelberg, the city that symbolizes German Romanticism. Meet your guides at Heidelberg Castle, where they will show you around the exterior of this magnificent pink sandstone castle, now partially in ruins. Since the late 18th century, the castle ruins have inspired painters and poets, who saw them as a symbol of the grandeur and decadence of human works. Goethe, Hölderlin, Uhland, and Eichendorff celebrated the castle's landscape, while many painters chose it as their subject. You will also discover the geometric terraces of the Palatinate Garden, the "Hortus Palatinus," once considered the "eighth wonder of the world." You will continue with your guides on a tour of the old town. You will admire the Church of the Holy Spirit (exterior), built between 1398 and 1441, the burial place of the prince-electors.
Return on board at Nierstein and continue sailing to Rüdesheim, which we will reach in the afternoon. Optional excursions: Authentic: Miniature train, wine tasting, and mechanical music museum in Rüdesheim. Depart on a miniature tourist train for a guided tour of the Rüdesheim vineyards. Tasting in the historic cellars of the Bassenheimer Hof, a 16th-century stately home. Then on to the Siegfrieds Mechanisches Musikkabinett museum, located in a historic 15th-century building. It houses an impressive collection of mechanical musical instruments and is one of the largest and finest collections from the 18th to the 20th centuries.
Experience: hike through the Rüdesheim vineyards, from the Niederwald monument to St. Hildegard Abbey. You will reach the center of Rüdesheim, the departure point for the cable cars that will take you to the Niederwald monument. From there, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the town, the vineyards, and the Rhine. Continue with a hike through the vineyards to St. Hildegard Abbey, built between 1900 and 1904. Free visit of the abbey, then walk back to the boat through the vineyards. In the evening, the famous Drosselgasse awaits you with its many open-air cafes and live music. 
Optional services: Guided tour of Heidelberg, Mini-train ride, wine tasting and visit to the Mechanical Music Museum in Rüdesheim, more+
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Rudesheim Cologne
Morning sail on the Romantic Rhine to Cologne. A river steeped in history, the Rhine fascinates... more+ with its many legends, including that of the Loreley and its famous rock, its vineyards and its many castles, which can be seen along the way. Arrival in Cologne mid-afternoon. Free time or discovery of Cologne's old town with the entertainment team. See the colorful houses on the banks of the Rhine, the town hall and the Romanesque church of St. Martin. Narrow, cobbled streets lead to lively squares like the Old Market Square. Note the cathedral (exterior), whose construction is faithful to the characteristics of Gothic religious architecture. Return on board for dinner. Night sail to Amsterdam.

Gala evening. 
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Cologne Amsterdam
Sailing day to Amsterdam. Relax on the sun deck or take part in the onboard... more+ entertainment.

Arrival in the evening. Evening at leisure. 
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Amsterdam
Morning optional excursions:

Authentic Amsterdam. A panoramic tour will give you an overview of... more+ the many historical treasures and sights of the Dutch capital. Windmills and the famous flower market are all symbols of the Netherlands and its history. Our first stop is the Riecker Mill, one of Amsterdam's oldest mills, on the banks of the Amstel. Then it's on to the flower market, where you'll round off this Dutch postcard by discovering thousands of varieties of flowers and bulbs of tulips, the country's star flower.

Experience: Amsterdam by bike, discovering secret and unusual places. Leave the boat on foot to join our bike rental company. Cycling is an institution in Amsterdam. A multitude of cycle paths criss-cross the Dutch capital, forming a sprawling network that is among the largest in Europe. You'll be accompanied by a guide for a tour lasting around 2h30. You'll discover the canals as well as the unusual and secret places known to the Amstellodammers for an immersive experience of the capital.

Return on board.
In the afternoon, optional authentic excursion/experience: Keukenhof Floral Park (pre-booking required before departure). The world's best-known floral park, it is a symbol of the cultural importance of flowers and the flower industry in the Netherlands. Visit this paradise at your own pace. Formerly the estate of the castle of the same name, the Keukenhof Spring Park in its current format was created in 1949 by flower bulb growers. Its flowerbeds brighten up the park with vivid colors and offer visitors superb floral creations to admire along the way. You'll be charmed by the colors and fragrances of tulips, narcissi, daffodils and other bulbous flowers. 
Optional services: Guided tour of Amsterdam, Amsterdam by bike, more+
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Amsterdam
Buffet breakfast on board. Disembarkation at 9 a.m. Possibility of coach transfer from Amsterdam to... more+ Strasbourg (at extra charge). End of our services. 
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included

The price includes
Mineral water available
Unlimited tea and coffee on board
Onboard entertainment
Assistance from the onboard entertainment team
Welcome cocktail
The gala evening
Assistance / repatriation insurance
Port taxes
Bed linen, towels, shower gel and shampoo
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Drinks on special menus
Beverages taken with meals during excursions or transfers
Cancellation/luggage insurance
Routing
Personal expenses
Coach transfer on D6
Activities not included in the program
Meals not included in the program
Tips for guides and/or crew
Additional information
Excursions must be added at least two weeks before the cruise departure date. Any changes made after the reservation has been confirmed will incur a €50 change fee per booking
The guides speak French and English
Languages spoken on board: French
Optional excursions are subject to availability and must be booked in advance before departure
Optional services
Flights not included in the programme are available on request
Activities and excursions upon request more+

Activities

Guided tour of Heidelberg
Departure for the visit of Heidelberg. This cosmopolitan, friendly, and vibrant city is made up of 15 distinct neighborhoods and is particularly attractive to families, students, business people, and researchers. Its high quality of life comes through to... more+ visitors, who feel genuinely at home here. We'll begin with a visit to the outside of Heidelberg Castle, where you'll be able to see the Renaissance ruins and parts of its restoration. The castle has a history that is almost as old as the city itself. From either the Great Terrace or the gardens, enjoy an amazing view over Heidelberg, the Neckar River, and the valley. Don't miss seeing the Heidelberg Tun. Built in 1751 by Prince Elector Karl Theodor, it housed the wine paid as taxes by the wine growers in the region. Legend has it that the permanently intoxicated court jester who guarded the cask, Perkeo, died after mistakenly drinking a simple glass of water. You can also enjoy a stroll through the castle gardens, once considered a masterpiece of their time. Built upon several terraces, they were made up of many flower beds, mazes, sculptures, heated greenhouse with orange trees, large ponds, waterfalls, and a man-made grotto. We'll then head for the Neckarmünzplatz, on the banks of the Necker River, and continue with a guided tour of the old city. We'll pass by the Church of the Holy Spirit, the most famous church in Heidelberg, whose steeple dominates the town. And then you can take advantage of some free time to wander through the streets and shops before returning on board.PLEASE NOTEDepending on the cruise, departure and/or return on board in MannheimThe access to the castle needs climbing up a 300m gradient.Good walking shoes are recommended.The order of the visits can change.Times are approximate. 
Not included 76 € / people
Mini-train ride, wine tasting and visit to the Mechanical Music Museum in Rüdesheim
You will start the visit with a tour and commentary of the Rüdesheim vineyards by mini-train, during which you will discover the famous vineyards already cultivated in the Roman period. During this tour, the history of winemaking in the region will be... more+ explained and you can enjoy a breathtaking view of Rüdesheim and the Rhine. The train will then stop right before the historical Bassenheimer Hof cellar, a seigneurial residence from the 16th century, where we'll indulge in a wine-tasting*. A winemaker from the Störzel family cellar will guide you through a tasting of three different wines, from the driest to the sweetest, all the while telling you about the history of the cellar and winemaking in the Rüdesheim region, complete with local stories. Afterwards, our visit will continue on to the Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments located 100m away from the cellar in an old building from the 15th century. The "Siegfrieds Mechanisches Musikkabinett" is the first German museum dedicated to self-playing musical instruments, which holds an impressive collection of no less than 350 mechanical musical instruments dating back to the 18th century to the 20th, all spread out on more than 4000 ft². This is a vast collection, dating back three centuries, of fascinating musical instruments that function like computers, ranging from tiny, delicate music boxes to an enormous orchestrion. Tools and machines for the production of organ pipes, cardboard sheet music, rolls of sheet music and perforated disks are also on display in the collection. Whatever their age, museum visitors always take great pleasure in discovering this special music, the techniques from the past and how these instruments work. After visiting the Museum, you will have some free time to stroll through the streets of Rüdesheim ambling down the famous Drosselgasse, before making your own way back to the boat. PLEASE NOTE Warm clothes are recommended for the visit of the cellar. After the visits, passengers will have free time in Rudesheim until they go back to the boat on foot on their own. Good walking shoes are recommended. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate. *Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation.  
Not included 36 € / people
Hiking in the Rüdesheim vineyards
We'll go to the center of Rüdesheim to catch a gondola lift to the Niederwalddenkmal, a monument built in the 19th century to commemorate the first unification of Germany. From there, you'll have a great view of the small city, the vineyards and... more+ the Rhine. We'll hike through the vineyards to the Abbey of St. Hildegard, built in the early 20th century. You'll have some free time to explore the abbey before we return to the ship through the vineyards once more. PLEASE NOTE Wear comfortable, sturdy walking shoes. 8km-hike with a 300m elevation gain. Times are approximate. The order of the visits can change.  
Not included 66 € / people
Guided tour of Amsterdam
Departure by coach for a guided tour of the city. Amsterdam is one of the world's most extraordinary small cities. From its canals and world-famous museums to its many sights and historical treasures, Amsterdam is one of Europe's most romantic and surprising... more+ capitals. Stop at the Riecker Mill, a windmill located on the banks of the Amstel River to the south of the city. The mill was built in 1636 in the village of Sloten. Pumping of the polder water was taken over by an electric pumping station in 1932, and the mill was subsequently dismantled when the polder was dug up to create, among other things, Lake Het Nieuw Meer. In 1961, the mill was re-erected some 8 kilometers away on the banks of the Amstel, between the Kalfjeslaan and Borcht roads. The banks of the Amstel at this point are much frequented by tourists and walkers, and it's a prime location for an old Dutch windmill. A statue of Rembrandt has been erected next to the windmill as a reminder that the painter drew many pictures on the banks of this river. Then visit the famous flower market. You'll find thousands of fresh flowers, as well as bulbs of the famous tulip (with the gouda ball, probably the best idea for a souvenir gift), shrubs, plants... The countless varieties will make you dizzy. Return by coach. 
Not included
Amsterdam by bike
You'll leave on foot to head to the bike rental office. This guided bike tour will last about 2.5 hours, and you'll be able to explore and learn about all the must-see and out-of-the-way sites in Amsterdam. Enjoy some free time at the Flower Market or at the... more+ Albert Cuypmarkt.PLEASE NOTEGood walking shoes are recommended.The order of the visits can change.Times are approximate.Attention: children are under the responsibility of their parents and must be autonomous by bike.Classic bikes provided (no electric assistance) Helmets are provided on all our cycling tours. 
Not included 73 € / people
Visit to Keukenhof Floral Park
Departure by coach for Keukenhof Floral Park, accompanied by the boat's guide. On arrival, the hostess will give you an entrance ticket, and you can stroll at your own pace through the 32-hectare park's flower beds. Let yourself be charmed by the colors and... more+ fragrances of tulips, narcissi, daffodils and other bulbous flowers. Pass through the pavilion dedicated to orchids or the Japanese-inspired garden... Don't forget to discover a mill dating from 1892, at the far end of the park, from which you'll have a breathtaking view of the tulip fields...
In the 15th century, the current Keukenhof estate was a hunting ground. Aromatic herbs were also grown here for the kitchens of Jacqueline of Bavaria's castle, hence the name Keukenhof (kitchen garden).
Return to Amsterdam by coach. 
Not included 79 € / people

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  • Last booking with this partner in November 2025
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