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11-day river cruise from Antwerp to Strasbourg: from the authentic Netherlands to the Rhine Valley, among windmills, castles, and vineyards

Main characteristics
Type of boat: river boat
Number of cabins: 79
Maximum capacity: 158 travelers
Crew members: 25

Cabs

Cat A - Upper Deck
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Cabin with high sliding window. Premium cabin location.
Cat B - Upper Deck
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Cabin with high sliding window. Cabin with an "intermediate" location.
Cat C - Upper Deck
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Cabin with high sliding window. Cabin may be slightly smaller and benefit from a "standard" location.
Cat A - Main Deck
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Cabin with window. Premium cabin location.
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NB: The photos, information and visuals presented are not contractually binding. The indicated itinerary and program may be modified without prior notice for technical reasons (decision of the captain).

Sailing itineraries

Antwerp
Possibility of transfer (group transfer at an extra charge for groups of 15 or more. Private... see+ transfer, please contact us) from Amsterdam to Antwerp (at extra charge) and boarding at 6 pm in Antwerp. Introduction to the crew and welcome cocktail. 
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Antwerp Rotterdam
Discover the old town in the company of our animation team. You'll see the Butchers' House, the... see+ Grand' Place, with its Town Hall blending Gothic and Renaissance styles, and the impressive Antwerp Cathedral, a stone lace construction that took almost two centuries to complete.
Return on board and sail to Rotterdam. Our cruise crosses small inland seas, large locks and reaches Rotterdam in the evening. Gala evening. Overnight stopover. 
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Rotterdam
Optional AUTHENTIC / EXPERIENCE Excursion: Keukenhof Flower Park (2) (only by advance reservation... see+ before departure).
The most famous flower park in the world, it symbolizes the cultural importance of flowers and the flower industry in the Netherlands. You will explore this paradise at your own pace. Formerly part of the castle estate of the same name, the current spring version of Keukenhof Park was established in 1949 by flower bulb growers. Its flowerbeds brighten the park with vibrant colors and offer visitors stunning floral displays to admire along the way. You will be enchanted by the colors and scents of tulips, daffodils, jonquils, and other bulb flowers.

In the afternoon, free time in Rotterdam. The city is well worth a visit, offering a unique architectural aesthetic in Europe—trendy and artistic. Innovation is at the heart of this constantly evolving urban landscape.

Return on board. Sailing towards Amsterdam. 
Optional services: Guided tour of Delft, see+
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Rotterdam Amsterdam
Early morning arrival in Amsterdam (4).

Optional AUTHENTIC / EXPERIENCE Excursion:... see+ Amsterdam.
This tour offers an overview of the many historical treasures and sights of the Dutch capital. A fascinating and vibrant city where old and new coexist harmoniously, Amsterdam is rich in history, art, and culture, with surprises around every corner. During a scenic boat ride along the UNESCO World Heritage-listed canals, you’ll admire the city's unique architecture, including narrow gabled houses, 17th-century mansions, and the many beautiful bridges crossing the canals that create an extraordinary urban landscape.

In the afternoon, optional AUTHENTIC / EXPERIENCE Excursion: Volendam and Zaanse Schans.
Depart by coach with your guide to Volendam, a charming fishing village on the shores of the IJsselmeer where some residents still wear traditional costumes. You’ll visit a cheese factory (in Volendam or nearby) to learn about the production of the famous round Dutch cheese: Gouda. Available in many flavors and ages, you’ll have the chance to taste it. Continue to Zaanse Schans, an open-air museum. Since 1950, regional buildings from the 17th and 18th centuries have been relocated here, forming a village on the banks of the Zaan. Discover how the iconic wooden clogs are made and their history dating back to the year 1200. This excursion offers an authentic glimpse into traditional Holland.

Free evening. Overnight stop. 
Optional services: Guided tour of Amsterdam, see+
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Amsterdam
Buffet breakfast on board. Free day and lunch in Amsterdam (4). Take this opportunity to explore... see+ the city at your own pace. Its charm reveals itself along the canals, lined with splendid houses. Return on board for dinner. 
Optional services: Visit to Keukenhof Floral Park, see+
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Amsterdam
In the morning, optional EXPERIENCE excursion: Amsterdam by bike – discovering hidden and unusual... see+ spots. Depart on foot from the ship to reach our bike rental. Cycling is a way of life in Amsterdam. A vast network of bike lanes crisscrosses the Dutch capital, forming one of the largest in Europe. You’ll be accompanied by a guide for a 2.5-hour tour. Discover the canals and the city's lesser-known and secret places known to locals, for an immersive experience in the capital.

Afternoon at leisure in Amsterdam. Return on board for dinner and departure by cruise toward Nijmegen. 
Optional services: Amsterdam by bike, see+
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Amsterdam Nijmegen Krefeld
Early morning arrival in Nijmegen.
Optional AUTHENTIC / EXPERIENCE excursion: Arnhem Open-Air... see+ Museum.
Depart by coach with our entertainment team to the Dutch Open-Air Museum in Arnhem. The architecture and everyday life of the Dutch provinces of the past are represented through some 80 authentic buildings—farms, mills, workshops, houses, a school, barns, and a church. Inside each building, traditional furnishings and demonstrations (various crafts) make the visit particularly engaging. You'll discover beautiful half-timbered buildings from Limburg or Gelderland farms, but the most charming corner is the Zaan region, with its green-painted wooden houses and gracefully decorated gables.

Afternoon cruising toward Krefeld. Overnight stop. 
Optional services: Visit Arnhem's open-air museum, see+
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Krefeld Cologne
Morning sailing towards Cologne, which we will reach in the early afternoon.
Optional AUTHENTIC /... see+ EXPERIENCE excursion: Cologne.
Depart on foot with your guide to reach the city center of Cologne. You will admire the exterior of the cathedral, whose construction took over five centuries. A masterpiece of Gothic art, it is a true testament to the strength and perseverance of Christian faith in Europe. Construction began in 1247 and was completed in 1863 after being abandoned in the 16th century. Surrounding the cathedral are 12 Romanesque-style churches, arranged in a circle to represent the 12 apostles. You will continue the visit through Cologne’s Old Town, passing by the famous House of Eau de Cologne (exterior only). Before returning to the ship, enjoy some free time to stroll through the streets of Cologne.
Cruise continues toward Rüdesheim. 
Optional services: Guided tour of Cologne, see+
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Cologne Rudesheim
Morning cruising along the romantic Rhine to Rüdesheim. A river steeped in history, the Rhine... see+ fascinates with its many legends—including that of the Lorelei and its famous rock—its vineyards, and its many castles seen along the way. Arrival in Rüdesheim in the afternoon.

Optional excursions:

AUTHENTIC: Tourist train, wine tasting, and mechanical music museum in Rüdesheim.
Depart by tourist train for a guided tour through the Rüdesheim vineyards. Enjoy a tasting session in the historic cellars of the Bassenheimer Hof, a 16th-century manor house. Then visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet, housed in a historic 15th-century building. It holds an impressive collection of mechanical musical instruments and is one of the largest and finest collections from the 18th to 20th centuries.

EXPERIENCE: Hike through the Rüdesheim vineyards from the Niederwald Monument to St. Hildegard Abbey.
From the center of Rüdesheim, take the cable car to the Niederwald Monument and enjoy stunning views of the town, vineyards, and Rhine River. Continue hiking through the vineyards to St. Hildegard Abbey, built between 1900 and 1904. Free visit of the abbey, then return to the ship on foot through the vineyards.

In the evening, enjoy the famous Drosselgasse with its lively taverns and live music.

Night departure towards Mannheim. 
Optional services: Mini-train ride, wine tasting and visit to the Mechanical Music Museum in Rüdesheim, Hiking in the Rüdesheim vineyards, see+
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Rudesheim Mannheim
Morning cruising on the Rhine toward Mannheim, which we will reach in the early... see+ afternoon.

Optional AUTHENTIC / EXPERIENCE excursion: Heidelberg.
Depart by coach for Heidelberg, the emblematic city of German Romanticism. Meet your guides at Heidelberg Castle for a tour of the exterior of this stunning pink sandstone ruin. Since the late 18th century, the castle’s ruins have inspired poets and painters, who saw them as a symbol of the grandeur and decline of human achievement. Goethe, Hölderlin, Uhland, and Eichendorff praised the scenery, and many painters chose it as a subject. Also visit the geometric terraces of the Palatinate Garden, the "Hortus Palatinus", once considered the "eighth wonder of the world". Continue with a guided walking tour of the old town, including the Church of the Holy Spirit (exterior), built between 1398 and 1441, and burial place of the Prince-Electors.

Return on board in Mannheim and continue cruising the Rhine toward Strasbourg. Gala evening. 
Optional services: Guided tour of Heidelberg, see+
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Mannheim Strasbourg
Buffet breakfast on board. Disembarkation at 9 a.m. End of our services.
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Included

The price includes
Bed linen, towels, shower gel and shampoo
Drinks included on board (excluding special cards)
Onboard entertainment
Assistance from the onboard entertainment team
Welcome cocktail
Gala dinner and evening
Assistance / repatriation insurance
Port taxes
Refined French cuisine
WIFI
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
Personal expenses
Routing
Activities not included in the program
Meals not included in the program
Tips for guides and/or crew
Further 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 program are available on request
Activities and excursions on request see+

Activities

Guided tour of Delft
Departure by coach with your guides to Delft. You'll reach Delft on foot to discover this charming 17th-century town, made famous by its earthenware and porcelain: Delft blue, as well as its links with the Royal House of Orange and the painter Vermeer. You'll... see+ stroll through the authentic town center, where you'll appreciate all the originality of the Netherlands: shady tree-lined canals, little bridges, historic buildings... You'll also visit one of the town's earthenware factories (or one nearby) where you'll discover the secrets of making this famous porcelain. Finally, you'll discover the Old Church and the New Church, as well as the Prinsenhof (the princely court), where William of Orange lived, illustrating the strong links between Delft and the Royal House of Holland. Return to Rotterdam by coach. Return on board. 
Not included
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... see+ 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
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... see+ 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 $92 / pers.
Amsterdam by bike
Leave the boat on foot to join our bike rental company! You'll be accompanied by a guide for a tour lasting around 2h30. You'll discover the canals and the unusual, secret places known only to Amstellodammers. Free time at the Flower Market or Albert Cuyp... see+ Market. 
Not included $85 / pers.
Visit Arnhem's open-air museum
Depart by coach with the boat's hostess for the Dutch Open Air Museum in Arnhem, located in a beautiful, wooded park (44 hectares). The architecture and way of life of the Dutch provinces in days gone by are evoked by some 80 authentic farms, mills,... see+ workshops, houses, a school, barns, and a church. Upon arrival, the hostess will give you an entrance ticket and you can visit the museum at your leisure. Inside each building, the typical furniture and demonstrations (various crafts) make the visit particularly interesting. Some buildings are grouped together, such as the beautiful half-timbered buildings of Limburg or the farms of Gelderland, but the most charming area is that of the Zaan region, with its green-painted wooden houses and gracefully decorated gables. The visit begins at the renovated entrance pavilion, which offers a beautiful view of the park and its many mills. Like the collections center, several areas display rotating exhibits of agricultural objects. The lower level provides access to the spectacular HollandRama panoramic theater. In this mobile capsule, films, sounds, lights, smells, and temperatures evoke a variety of landscapes, from cityscapes to interior home scenes. Return to the ship by coach. NOTES The visit is self-guided (no tour guide). The information in the museum (signs) is in Dutch, English, and German. The timetable is given as a guide only and may be subject to change, as may the order of visits. Bags can be left in the cloakroom. Excursion departing from Nijmegen.  
Not included $84 / pers.
Guided tour of Cologne
Set off by foot with your guide to reach Cologne city center . You will discover this city, a crossroads of Europe since the Middle Ages, which has retained its importance in terms of commerce and industry as well as culture and religion. You can admire the... see+ exterior of the immense Cologne Cathedral , which took more than five centuries of patience to complete. Construction began in 1247 but had to be interrupted in 1560 due to a lack of funds, only to resume in 1842 at the request of Emperor Frederick William IV, who had fallen in love with the cathedral. Construction was finally completed in 1863, and the Gothic cathedral was the tallest building in the world from 1880 to 1884. Around the cathedral are 12 other Romanesque churches, arranged in a circle to represent the 12 apostles. You will continue the tour through Cologne's old town, passing by the famous House of Eau de Cologne (exterior). Before returning to the boat, you will have some free time to stroll through the streets of Cologne or sample the famous local beer, Kölsch(1). You will return to the boat by bus in Koenigswinter. NOTES The boat will be sailing during the excursion. The order of visits may be changed. Times are given as a guide only. (1) Not included.  
Not included $76 / pers.
Mini-train ride, wine tasting and visit to the Mechanical Music Museum in Rüdesheim
You will begin the tour with a guided tour of the Rüdesheim vineyards by mini train, during which you will discover the famous vineyards that were already cultivated by the Romans. During this tour, you will learn about the history of winegrowing in the... see+ region and enjoy breathtaking views of Rüdesheim and the Rhine. The train will then stop right in front of the historic Bassenheimer Hof cellar, a 16th-century stately home, where you will take part in a wine tasting*. A winemaker from the Störzel family winery will introduce you to three wines, from the driest to the sweetest, while telling you about the history of the winery and winegrowing in the Rüdesheim region and sharing a few local anecdotes. After the tasting, you will visit the Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments, located 100 meters from the winery. The "Siegfrieds Mechanisches Musikkabinett" is Germany's first museum dedicated to memory musical instruments. From delicate music boxes to titanic concert-piano orchestrions, no fewer than 350 automatic instruments are brought together here to form one of the largest and most beautiful collections from the 18th to the 20th century, displayed over more than 400 m². You can also admire the tools and machines used to manufacture organ cylinders, music cards and rollers, and music box plates. Regardless of their age, visitors to the museum always take great pleasure in discovering this unique music, the techniques of yesteryear, and how these instruments work. After visiting the Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments, you will have free time to return to the boat at your leisure or stroll through the narrow streets of Rüdesheim, walking down the famous Drosselgasse.NOTESPlease wear suitable clothing for the visit to the Bassenheimer Hof.Wear comfortable shoes, as the streets are cobbled and sloping.After the visit, passengers will have free time and will return to the boat by foot at their own pace to enjoy the town.The order of visits may be changed.Times are given as a guide only.*Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, please drink responsibly. 
Not included $42 / pers.
Hiking in the Rüdesheim vineyards
You will reach the center of Rudesheim, a 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... see+ St. Hildegard Abbey, built between 1900 and 1904. Free visit of the abbey, then return by foot to the boat through the vineyards. NOTES Please wear sturdy walking shoes. 8km hike. Elevation gain: 300m. The order of visits may be changed. Times are given as a guide only.  
Not included $77 / pers.
Guided tour of Heidelberg
Departure for the tour of Heidelberg. Romantic and idyllic, cosmopolitan and dynamic, mythical and modern: Heidelberg harmoniously combines all these elements that give it its unparalleled charm. Meet your guides at Heidelberg Castle, where they will show you... see+ around the exterior of this magnificent pink sandstone castle, now partially in ruins. Since the end of the 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 motif. Don't miss the barrel in the courtyard. It is one of the largest wooden barrels in the world and was once filled with wine. On the opposite wall, there is a pedestal with a statue representing the dwarf Perkeo. This hard-drinking South Tyrolean served as court jester and guardian of the barrel under Charles III Philip of the Palatinate (1716-1742). Discover the geometric terraces of the Palatinate garden, the "Hortus Palatinus," once considered the "eighth wonder of the world." The garden's architect, Salomon de Caus, wanted to celebrate harmony with the city, the river, and the surrounding hills. Transfer by coach to Neckarmünzplatz, an important square in the historic center of Heidelberg, located directly on the side of the boat of the Neckar River, below the castle. 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, whose naves housed the "Bibliotheca Palatina" until 1623. You will also have free time to do some shopping on Germany's longest shopping street. Return to the ship.NOTESDepending on the cruise, departure and/or return on the side of the boat in MannheimPlease bring good walking shoes.To access the castle, there is a slope of about 300m to climb.The order of visits may be changed.Times are given as a guide only. 
Not included $88 / pers.

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