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8-Day River Cruise in the Netherlands: Amsterdam’s Canals, the Village of Giethoorn, and the Hanseatic Cities along the Rhine

Main features
Boat type: péniche
Number of cabins: 85
Maximum capacity: 170 travelers
Crew members: 38

Cabins

Double Cabin – Main Deck
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
-Approximately 14 m²
-Window that does not open
-Double bed (can be separated upon request)
-Individually controlled air conditioning/heating
-Bathroom with shower and toilet
-Satellite TV, telephone, hair dryer, and safe
Double cabin – Aft middle deck
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
-Approximately 14 m²
-Retractable panoramic window
-Double bed (can be separated upon request)
-Individually controlled air conditioning/heating
-Bathroom with shower and toilet
-Satellite TV, telephone, hair dryer, and safe
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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
Cologne
Boarding from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Ship departure: 4:00 p.m.
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Cologne Amsterdam
Dock: 9:00 a.m.
Amsterdam City Tour and Canal Cruise:
Amsterdam is a city as vibrant as it is... more+ diverse, where modern life blends seamlessly with the charm of the Dutch Golden Age. Here you’ll discover contemporary architecture and trendy bars, as well as quaint cafés, flea markets, and the famous traditional houses lining the canals.
Nowhere else in the world are there as many listed historic buildings as in this Dutch metropolis. The houses seem almost to support one another, so close are they packed together.
The canals give Amsterdam its unique character and serve as a constant reminder of the country’s maritime and commercial history. This vast network crisscrosses the entire city and shapes its identity: more than 80 kilometers of canals, 165 waterways, 1,281 bridges, 70 tour boats, 8 wooden drawbridges, 2,500 houseboats, and 120 pedal boats have earned Amsterdam the nickname “Venice of the North.”
Enjoy a pleasant cruise along the canals past the sumptuous merchant houses of the Golden Age—undoubtedly one of the highlights of your visit to Amsterdam.
Excursion to North Holland featuring Volendam and Marken:
Discover the Dutch province of North Holland, located on a peninsula between the North Sea and the IJsselmeer. Charming towns like Volendam bear witness to the era when the IJsselmeer was still open to the sea under the name Zuiderzee.
Enjoy a stroll through the picturesque streets of Volendam before boarding the Marken-Volendam Express to cross the IJsselmeer toward the island of Marken.
Authentic, peaceful, and deeply rooted in its traditions, Marken charms visitors with its unique atmosphere. You can join a guided tour or explore this charming little island on your own before returning to Amsterdam by coach. 
Optional services: Amsterdam city tour with canal cruise, Day Trip to North Holland, Including Volendam and Marken, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Amsterdam Enkhuizen
Ship departure: 8:00 a.m.
Cruise on the Markermeer and IJsselmeer.
Docking: 1:30 p.m. in... more+ Enkhuizen.
Tour of the town of Enkhuizen and the open-air museum:
Explore the historic port town of Enkhuizen, where time seems to have stood still. You’ll experience the maritime atmosphere of this charming town on the IJsselmeer, which was one of the wealthiest cities in the Netherlands in the 17th century.
A true journey into the past awaits you during your visit to the Zuiderzee Open-Air Museum. After a ferry ride, you’ll arrive at a museum village and stroll through its cobblestone streets lined with over 140 buildings dating from the Dutch Golden Age, where the country’s maritime history comes to life.
You’ll discover traditional period costumes as well as the nation’s largest collection of wooden boats, showcasing the Netherlands’ rich maritime heritage. 
Optional services: City tour of Enkhuizen with open-air museum, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Enkhuizen Kampen
Ship departure: 5:00 a.m. in Enkhuizen.
Arrival: 9:00 a.m. in Kampen.
Walk through the city of... more+ Kampen:
Discover the charming city of Kampen on a guided walking tour. Located at the mouth of the IJssel River where it flows into the IJsselmeer, its strategic position as a seaport made it one of the most influential cities in Northwestern Europe.
Many historic buildings from its golden age have been preserved, allowing you to trace its rich past through numerous monuments. Among the main sites are the Bovenkerk, a Gothic cruciform basilica; the city gates, the Cellebroederspoort and the whitewashed Koornmarktspoort; and the Nieuwe Toren (New Tower) dating from the 17th century.
Excursion to Giethoorn:
Next, set off to explore Giethoorn, a charming village nicknamed the “Venice of the Netherlands.” You’ll cruise along its canals aboard small boats and admire its typical thatched-roof houses in a peaceful and enchanting setting. 
Optional services: A Walk Through the Town of Kampen, Trip to Giethoorn, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Kampen Deventer
Ship departure: 8:00 a.m.
Docking: 12:30 p.m. in Deventer.
Walk through the city of Deventer:
The... more+ Hanseatic city of Deventer, located on the banks of the IJssel River, has a long and illustrious history. As early as the Middle Ages, merchants from all over Europe traveled there to participate in trade fairs, contributing to its rapid prosperity, particularly in the 14th and 15th centuries.
Many remnants of this era can still be seen today in the old town, thanks to carefully restored monuments.
Let yourself be charmed by this picturesque city as you stroll through its winding alleys, where the medieval atmosphere is still very much alive.

 
Optional services: A stroll through the city of Deventer, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Deventer Zutphen
Ship departure: 2:00 p.m.
Docking: 4:00 p.m. in Zutphen.
Walk through the city of Zutphen:
Join a... more+ guided tour of Zutphen’s historic center. A former Hanseatic city, its origins date back to Roman times, and it boasts a rich and eventful history.
Even today, numerous buildings, monuments, and remnants of the old fortifications bear witness to this remarkable history. As you stroll through the city, you’ll discover a charming town where medieval heritage and traces of the past reveal themselves at every turn. 
Optional services: A stroll through the city of Zutphen, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Zutphen Arnhem
Ship departure: 3:00 a.m.
Docking in Arnhem: 7:00 a.m. – Ship departure: 2:00 p.m.
Tour of the... more+ city of Arnhem
Located between Utrecht, Nijmegen, and Zutphen, the city of Arnhem was built on a hill near the IJssel River. It was only when the course of the Rhine was altered around 1500 that Arnhem became a city on the waterfront.
The capital of the Dutch province of Gelderland, the city was almost entirely destroyed during the Battle of Arnhem in 1944. Its reconstruction gave rise to a modern city. Arnhem’s city center was also voted “best city center in the Netherlands” between 2007 and 2009.
Today, this charming city offers a friendly atmosphere, with its many cafés, pubs, shops, and cultural venues, all of which blend harmoniously into a historic setting.
During your stroll, you’ll discover the tower of the Eusebius Church, faithfully reconstructed and a true symbol of Arnhem. 
Optional services: Tour of the city of Arnhem, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Arnhem Cologne
Docking in Cologne: 8:00 a.m.
Disembarkation before 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner

included

The price includes
German-speaking guides
Director services and local tour guide
Comfortable Sennheiser audio system for all excursions
Luggage service on board
Port charges
Travel documents (e-ticket, ship information, etc.)
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Travel insurance
Other beverages then the aforementioned : 224 € / people
Excursion package with a local English-speaking guide, including 5 excursions: Amsterdam, Enkhuizen, Kampen, Zutphen, and Arnhem : 170 € / people
Possible fuel price increases
Activities not included in the program
Meals not included in the program
Tips for guides and/or crew
Filovent cancellation cover more+
Filovent comprehensive cover more+
Additional information
Language spoken on board: German
Optional services
Flights not included in the programme are available on request
Activities and excursions upon request more+

Activities

Amsterdam city tour with canal cruise
Not included
Day Trip to North Holland, Including Volendam and Marken
Not included
City tour of Enkhuizen with open-air museum
Not included
A Walk Through the Town of Kampen
Not included
Trip to Giethoorn
Not included
A stroll through the city of Deventer
Not included
A stroll through the city of Zutphen
Not included
Tour of the city of Arnhem
Not included

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  • Filovent partner since 2025
  • Last booking with this partner in August 2026
  • 12 bookings with this partner
  • Partner's overall rating: 9.8 / 10 (3 avis)
  • Average rating of the partner's boats: 10.0 / 10
  • Average rating of the partner's service: 9.6 / 10
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