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Romantic cruise in the heart of Europe: from the Elbe to the Rhine Valley

Looking for a vacation with a change of scenery, relaxation, exclusivity and a wealth of cultural visits, all while letting yourself be carried away?

By Jasmin Behr your cruise expert
A unique vacation
Who is the Cabin cruise for?
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Main characteristics
Type of boat: river boat
Number of cabins: 47
Maximum capacity: 94 travelers
Crew members: 22

Cabs

Double Cabin - Queen Bed - Main Deck - Cat A
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Cabins with windows. Premium location cabins.
Double Cabin - Main Deck - Cat A
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Cabins with windows. Premium location cabins.
Double Cabin - Upper Deck - Cat A
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Cabins with high sliding windows. Premium location cabins.
Double Cabin - Queen Bed - Main Deck - Category B
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Cabins with windows. Cabins with an "intermediate" 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

Sailing itineraries
Berlin
Boarding. Introduction to the crew and welcome cocktail. Dinner on board.
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Berlin
Morning optional tour of Berlin. Germany's capital captivates visitors with its diversity of... see+ sights, rich culture and dynamic yet relaxed lifestyle. These contrasts between historic buildings and contemporary architecture characterize the city and tell the story of an entire nation, from the Brandenburg Gate to the Chancellery. You'll see the Victory Column with its statue of Bismarck, the Brandenburg Gate adjacent to the Reichstag with its glass dome, Museum Island, Alexanderplatz with its TV tower, and Checkpoint Charlie. Return on board. Free afternoon to discover the German capital at your own pace. 
Optional services: Berlin panoramic guided tour, see+
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Berlin Potsdam Brandenburg
Optional tour of Charlottenburg Palace. Discover the magic of rococo at Charlottenburg Palace. This... see+ residence was an important part of the Hohenzollern dynasty. It was commissioned by Queen Sophie-Charlotte of Brandenburg, second wife of King Frederick I of Prussia, at the end of the 17th century. The queen wished to create a holiday resort and commissioned Arnold Nering to design a palace in the Italian Baroque style. You'll visit the apartments of King Frederick 1st and his wife, richly decorated with sculptures, tapestries and furniture from China. Also on display are the crown jewels, the goldsmith's cabinet and the mausoleum in which the members of the Hohenzollern family are laid to rest.
Afternoon sailing to Potsdam, followed by an optional tour of Potsdam and the gardens of Sans-Souci Palace. The tour begins with the gardens of the Sans-Souci Palace. With its 500 hectares of parkland and 150 buildings erected between 1730 and 1916, the Potsdam palace and park complex is an exceptional artistic entity. Walk up the flower-lined avenues and staircases to the large terrace, home to the Sans-Souci Palace. Then on to Cecilienhof Castle, famous for the Potsdam Conference held here in 1945. Stroll around the castle before returning to the Dutch quarter of Potsdam. This picturesque complex of 134 Dutch houses with brick gables was built around 1730 to house the Dutch workforce invited to Potsdam by Frederick William I. Return on board and sail to Brandenburg. 
Optional services: Visit to Charlottenburg Palace, Panoramic tour of Potsdam and visit to the Sans Souci Gardens, see+
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Brandenburg Magdeburg
Early morning departure for Magdeburg. Morning sailing on the Elbe and then the Elbe-Havel... see+ canal.
Optional excursion to Magdeburg, a Hanseatic city of character. First mentioned in a manuscript in the year 805, the capital of Saxony-Anhalt is surprisingly diverse, with a history spanning over 1200 years. You'll discover Magdeburg Cathedral and the Cloister of Our Lady, the most outstanding historical monuments in Magdeburg's cultural heritage. You'll also see the green citadel with its colorful facade, the market square with its equestrian statue of the Magdeburg horseman, and the town hall with its bronze portal. Free time before returning to the ship. Evening at leisure. 
Optional services: Guided tour of Magdeburg, see+
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Magdeburg Wolfsburg Anderten
Optional visit to Volkswagen's Autostadt automotive design park. With its sights firmly set on the... see+ future, Autostadt is a genuine platform for communication and information between customers, the general public and the Volkswagen Group. A completely new theme park whose aim is to offer a unique place for relaxation and leisure, with a focus on knowledge, science, art and culture. All in a fun and accessible way. You'll visit the Forum dedicated to road safety, the Automobile Museum, the Customer Center and the Brands Pavilion, where you can try out some driving simulators. Meanwhile, the boat sails to Wolfsburg, where we join it. Continuation to Anderten and navigation on the "Mittellandkanal" (or Ems-Weser-Elbe canal). It links the Ems, Weser and Elbe rivers, following a west-to-east route through the great northern plain. Construction took 46 years and was completed in 1939. 
Optional services: Visit to the Volkswagen Autostadt design park in Wolfsburg, see+
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Anderten Minden Nienburg
Early-morning departure for Hanover and optional tour of Hanover. On this bus tour, you'll discover... see+ the many facets of the capital of Lower Saxony. You'll appreciate prestigious buildings such as the new town hall, the market church and the Anzeiger building, which are among the city's landmarks. The old town and its typical alleyways reveal magnificent half-timbered houses. Further afield, you'll discover Hanover's magnificent green spaces, such as the famous Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen, home to one of the few Baroque ensembles, and Lake Masch, popular with locals for its watersports activities and festivals along its shores. Afternoon sailing to Minden, then on to Nienburg, which we reach in the evening.
Entertainment on board. 
Optional services: Guided tour of Hanover, see+
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Nienburg Hoya Bremen
Optional transfer for a free tour of Nienburg, the "red city". The heart of this 1,000-year-old... see+ historic town is the Old Town, with its half-timbered and Renaissance facades and red bricks. Nienburg's town hall, a magnificent building from the Weser Renaissance period, is also located here. Nienburg's main church, a three-aisled church in the North German brick Gothic style, was consecrated in 1441. The church tower, a 72 m-high neo-Gothic edifice, is the symbol of the town and was built at the end of the 19th century.

The city's oldest building is probably the Stockturm. This is the remains of the former moated castle of the Counts of Hoya. Afternoon sailing on the Weser. This German river is the result of the union of two rivers (the Werra and the Fulda) which meet in Lower Saxony. After a 452 km journey, it flows into the North Sea. Arrival in Bremen in the evening. 
Optional services: Free tour of Nienburg, see+
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Bremen Oldenburg Dörpen
Optional Bremen walking tour. The heart of the city beats around the historic market square. The... see+ stone statue of Roland, the local hero of independence, stands here, looking towards St. Peter's Cathedral. The cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as is the sumptuous town hall. Right next door, the Bremen Musicians invite you to take a souvenir photo. Böttcherstraße, an architectural highlight brimming with surprises, leads to Schlachte Promenade. Just a few steps separate the Schlachte Promenade from the Schnoor district, the medieval old town with its narrow streets and picturesque little houses. Return on board and sail to Oldenburg.

Free time for a stroll through Oldenburg, a university town and former residence of the Grand Duchy of Oldenburg. Stroll through the town's historic streets, including a majestic red-brick building, the Palais Elisabeth-Anna, the former residence of a ducal family, particularly attractive for its original appearance. Continue sailing to Doerpen. 
Optional services: Bremen guided walking tour, see+
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Dörpen Papenburg Groningen
Early morning departure for Papenburg and optional excursion to the Meyer Werft shipyard. Founded... see+ in 1795, Meyer Werft originally built wooden boats, and did not stand out from the twenty or so shipyards in Papenburg at the time. At the end of the 19th century, the company took the gamble of moving into the manufacture of steel boats, and since then it has undergone continuous development and has survived to the present day. Run by the same family for six generations, the shipyard's history has been marked by a number of vessels, notably the Triton, the first iron ship built in 1874, and the Graf Goetzen, a 1913 steamship shipped in crates to Africa to sail on Lake Tanganyika, the same ship that became famous as the German patrol boat in the 1951 Hollywood film The African Queen Odyssey. For 1h30, an enthusiastic guide will show you all the secrets behind the construction of these floating monsters.
Afternoon sailing to Groningen on the Ems Canal. Built between 1866 and 1876, this important waterway link is mainly used by coasters. Arrival in Groningen in the evening. 
Optional services: Guided tour of Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, see+
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Groningen Amsterdam
Early morning departure. A day's sailing to Amsterdam. Between canals and lakes, you'll sail... see+ through Friesland, a typical Dutch region with green plains, a land of farms and lakes that lives apart with its own language, identity and traditions. Here, the pace of life seems timeless. As famous for its speed skaters as for its incredible lakes, the province extends north to the Wadden Sea.

Towards Lemmer, you'll cross Lake IJsselmeer, Holland's largest lake, with a surface area of 1,100 km². It's a very special lake, as it used to be part of the Zuiderzee Sea. Since the Afsluitdijk dam was built, it has become a lake fed by several rivers, including the Amstel, Rhine, Vescht and IJsel. Then on to Lake Markermeer before reaching the Dutch capital in the evening. Gala evening. 
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Amsterdam
Optional morning tour of Amsterdam. A panoramic tour will give you an overview of the many... see+ 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. We'll continue 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.
Free time in the afternoon.
Return on board. Evening at leisure. 
Optional services: Guided tour of Amsterdam, see+
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Amsterdam
Buffet breakfast on board. Free day and lunch in Amsterdam. Discover the city at your own pace. Its... see+ grace is revealed along the canals, where splendid mansions line the water's edge. Return on board for dinner. 
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Amsterdam Nijmegen
Free morning in Amsterdam.
In the afternoon, optional excursion to Volendam and Zaanse Schans.... see+ Drive to Volendam, a charming fishing village on the banks of the Ijsselmeer, where the locals are sometimes still dressed in traditional costumes. Visit a cheese factory to learn how the famous Dutch round cheese, Gouda, is made. Tasting session. Continue on to Zaanse Schans, an open-air museum. Mills, houses and workshops have been relocated here to give a glimpse of Dutch life in the 19th century. In a traditional workshop, you can admire the art of shaping Dutch clogs. Then free time in the eco-museum, in the heart of authentic Holland and its traditions.
Return on board for dinner and sail to Nijmegen. 
Optional services: Excursion to Volendam and Zaanse-Schans, see+
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Nijmegen Krefeld
Early morning arrival in Nijmegen. Optional excursion: Arnhem open-air museum. Departure by coach... see+ with our animation team for the Dutch Open-Air Museum in Arnhem. Some 80 authentic farmhouses, mills, workshops, houses, a school, barns and a church evoke the architecture and life of yesteryear in the Dutch provinces. Inside each building, typical furnishings and demonstrations of various crafts make the visit particularly interesting. You'll discover the beautiful timber-framed buildings of Limburg or the farmhouses of Gelderland, but the most charming corner is that of the Zaan region, with its green-painted wooden houses and gracefully decorated gables.
Afternoon sailing to Krefeld. Overnight stopover. 
Optional services: Visit Arnhem's open-air museum, see+
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Krefeld Cologne
Morning sailing to Cologne, which we reach in the early afternoon. Optional excursion: Cologne.... see+ Depart on foot with your guide for downtown Cologne. Admire the exterior of the cathedral, which took over five centuries to build. A masterpiece of Gothic art, it is a true testament to the strength and persistence of the Christian faith in Europe. Construction began in 1247 and was completed in 1863, after the site had been abandoned in the 16th century. Surrounding the cathedral are 12 Romanesque churches, arranged in a circle and representing the 12 apostles. The tour continues through Cologne's Old Town, past the famous Cologne Water House (outside). Before rejoining the ship, you'll have free time to wander the streets of Cologne. Continuation to Rüdesheim. 
Optional services: Guided tour of Cologne, see+
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Cologne Rudesheim
Morning sail on the Romantic Rhine to Rüdesheim. A river steeped in history, the Rhine fascinates... see+ visitors 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 Rüdesheim in the afternoon.
Optional excursion: small train, wine tasting and museum of mechanical music in Rüdesheim. Departure by tourist train for a guided tour of the Rüdesheim vineyards. Wine tasting in the historic cellars of the Bassenheimer Hof, a 16th-century stately home. Then on to the Siegfrieds Mechanisches Musikkabinett museum, housed in a historic 15th-century building. It houses an impressive collection of mechanical musical instruments, one of the largest and most beautiful collections from the 18th to the 20th centuries.
In the evening, the famous Drosselgasse awaits you with its many dance halls and bands.

In the evening, set sail for Mannheim. 
Optional services: Mini-train ride, wine tasting and visit to the Mechanical Music Museum in Rüdesheim, see+
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Rudesheim Mannheim Heidelberg Mannheim
Morning sailing on the Rhine to Mannheim, which we reach in the early afternoon. Optional... see+ excursion: Heidelberg. Departure by coach for Heidelberg, the symbol of German Romanticism. We'll meet our guides at Heidelberg Castle, where we'll explore the exterior of this magnificent, partly ruined pink sandstone castle. Since the end of the 18th century, the castle ruins have inspired painters and poets who saw them as a symbol of the greatness and decadence of human endeavors. Goethe, Hölderlin, Uhland and Eichendorff celebrated the castle landscape, while many painters chose it as their motif. Discover the geometric terraces of the Palatinate Garden, the "Hortus Palatinus", once considered the "eighth wonder of the world". Your guides will take you on a tour of the old town. Admire the exterior of the Church of the Holy Spirit, built between 1398 and 1441 as the burial place of the Prince Electors.

Return on board to Mannheim and continue sailing on the Rhine towards Strasbourg. Gala evening 
Optional services: Guided tour of Heidelberg, see+
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Mannheim Strasbourg
Buffet breakfast on board. Disembarkation at 9am. End of our services.
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Included

The price includes
unlimited tea and coffee on board
Mineral water available
Onboard entertainment
Assistance from the onboard entertainment team
Welcome cocktail
The gala evening
Port taxes
Assistance / repatriation insurance
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
Routing
Cancellation/luggage insurance
Personal expenses
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

Berlin panoramic guided tour
Berlin, founded in 1237, is still a young city compared to other European metropolises, but its history is extraordinary. The German capital was born in 1307 from the merger of two cities: Berlin and Cölln. Berlin became the royal residence following the... see+ accession to the throne of Frederick III, crowned Frederick I in 1701. But it was during the reign of Frederick II that the architectural reorganization of the city began, with classical buildings designed by architects Knobelsdorf and Schinkel giving the city a new look. The National Socialist dictatorship and World War II reduced the city to ruins. On August 13, 1961, construction began on the Berlin Wall, which separated the city and its population until its destruction on November 9, 1989. Since then, Berlin, once again the capital of Germany, has continued to change and evolve. Depart by bus from Berlin-Spandau to discover the German capital in the company of a local guide, who will spend three hours introducing you to the history, monuments, and many facets of this historic city. You will travel up17 June Avenue, which will take you to the famous Victory Column on the side of the boat, next to which stands a statue of Bismarck, then to the Brandenburg Gate adjacent to the Reichstag and its glass dome. You will arrive at the famous Unter den Linden boulevard and reach Museum Island, home to Berlin's five most prestigious museums, including the Pergamon Museum andthe Altes Museum, which houses the bust of Nefertiti. Behind Museum Island and its classical buildings lies the modern Alexanderplatz and its famous television tower. Passing by Gendarmenmarkt, you will head towards Checkpoint Charlie, the former crossing point between the Russian and American zones of Berlin... This is just a glimpse, but you will discover many other monuments that make Berlin one of the most cultural cities in Europe. NOTES The tour is mainly by bus with photo stops. Depending on the guide, there may be small steps and the order of visits may be changed. Times are given as a guide only.  
Not included $82 / pers.
Visit to Charlottenburg Palace
Departure by bus from Berlin Spandau with your guides. The tour will begin with a stroll through the palace gardens, followed by a self-guided tour of the new wing of Charlottenburg Palace at your own pace with an audio guide. You will be transported back to... see+ the era of the Prussian kings as you walk through the magnificent rooms of the palace... First, the White Hall, Frederick the Great's audience chamber and dining room, then the Grand Gallery, decorated with numerous allegorical figures in gilded frames. The audio guide will help you discover every decorative detail of these fabulous rooms. Accompanied by period music, you will be guided to the winter apartments and the sumptuous bedroom of Queen Louise, where you will see period furniture designed in part by Schinkel. You will also discover the library and a collection of snuffboxes belonging to Frederick the Great, but many other surprises await you in the other rooms of the palace. Finally, you will have to leave the romantic atmosphere of this palace and return by bus to the boat. NOTES The palace opens at 10 a.m., which is why passengers visit the garden first. They can then visit the palace at their own pace with the audio guide. Bags must be left in the castle cloakroom. Passengers will visit part of the castle: the new wing or Knobbelsdorf wing. The order of visits may be changed. The times given are for information purposes only.  
Not included $104 / pers.
Panoramic tour of Potsdam and visit to the Sans Souci Gardens
Depart by coach accompanied by local guides who will introduce you to the history of ancient Prussia and its illustrious monarchs. In Potsdam, the tour will begin with a stroll through the gardens of Sanssouci, where you will walk up the flower-lined paths... see+ and stairs leading to the large terrace, where Frederick II, known as the Great, had his summer residence, Sanssouci Palace, built between 1745 and 1747. Frederick II lived there carefree, relaxing far from the solemnities of the Berlin court. The king's personal tastes had such an influence on the design and decoration that it is sometimes referred to as "Frederician Rococo." Then, you will tour Sanssouci Park by bus to admire its many amazing buildings. You will also pass by the Alexandrowka colony, with its Russian-style chalets, which was created in 1826-27 at the request of Frederick William III in memory of his deceased friend Tsar Alexander I. The first inhabitants of this colony were members of a Russian choir. Finally, head to Potsdam city center to enjoy some free time in the Dutch quarter.NOTESBe sure to wear good walking shoes: there is a walk in the Sans Souci gardens with stairs to climb.In the Amsterdam-Berlin direction, the boat sails during the excursion.There is no planned visit to the interior of the palaces in Sanssouci Park. This is exclusively a tour of the gardens.The order of visits may be changed.The times given are for information only. 
Not included $84 / pers.
Guided tour of Magdeburg
Departure by coach to Magdeburg, where we will meet up with local guides. Magdeburg was once the cradle of the German nation. The first Holy Roman Emperor, Otto the Great, built an imposing cathedral there and elevated the city to the rank of archbishopric.... see+ Magdeburg became a center of Western Christianity and the High Court of Justice in the Middle Ages. You will begin with a visit to Magdeburg Cathedral, the first Gothic cathedral built on German soil, which houses not only the tomb of Emperor Otto the Great but also a number of curiosities, including a charming cloister. The city, located on Saxony-Anhalt's "Romanesque Road," also boasts several other religious buildings: the Cloister of Our Lady, St. Peter's Church, St. John's Church, St. Mary Magdalene Chapel, and more. You will continue with a panoramic tour of the city and discover Magdeburg's second major attraction, the green citadel designed by Friedrich Hundertwasser, which, strangely enough, is not green but candy pink! You will see this former GDR city, rebuilt in a "Soviet" style with gray, living area buildings, but embellished with moldings and reliefs. You will reach the market square where you can admire the Magdeburg Horseman, a golden equestrian statue representing Otto I; the Town Hall and its bronze portal; and the memorial to Otto von Guericke, known for inventing the vacuum pump (Magdeburg hemispheres experiment). The tour will end with some free time before returning to the boat. NOTES We are in former East Germany, very few guides speak French, so the guide may be accompanied by a translator. Depending on the water level on the Elbe, the boat may not be able to pitch in Magdeburg and will stop at the Rothensee lock. After the tour and free time, the return to the side of the boat will be either by bus or by foot, depending on the navigation and water level of the Elbe. The boat will be sailing during the excursion. The order of visits may be changed. Times are given as a guide only.  
Not included $82 / pers.
Visit to the Volkswagen Autostadt design park in Wolfsburg
You will reachAutostadt by foot (just cross the deck over the Mitteland Canal—5 minutes) or by bus, depending on where the boat docks and the sailing schedule. The tour will begin at the Forum: an area dedicated to road safety and new energies. You will... see+ then head to the House of Time, which is the automobile museum with educational areas, and finish at the Customer Center located next tothe Auto Türme, where customers who have ordered their Volkswagen come to pick them up. You will still have free time to visit the Brand Pavilions (Audi, Lamborghini, Skoda, etc.) and try out some driving simulators or a Volkswagen 4x4 on rough terrain. Return by bus to the boat in Sülfeld/Fallersleben or by foot to the boat in Wolfsburg.NOTESThere are no plans to visit the assembly lines during the tour. Customers can do so in their free time, and the commentary on the mini trains is in German.Depending on the sailing schedule, either the departure is from Wolfsburg with a return to the side of the boat by bus, or the departure is by bus and the return to the side of the boat is in Wolfsburg.The boat will be sailing during the excursion.The order of visits may be changed.Times are given as a guide only. 
Not included $90 / pers.
Guided tour of Hanover
Departure by bus from the northern port area of Hanover accompanied by local guides to discover the capital of Lower Saxony. From the 17th century onwards, Hanover played a significant role in international politics: in 1714, the son of Ernst August of... see+ Hanover ascended the throne of Great Britain as George I; this personal union between the British crown and the principality of Hanover brought considerable prestige to the latter. You will first walk along the famous Baroque gardens of Herrenhausen, then head towards the new Town Hall, dating from the 18th century, where your guides will introduce you to the history of Hanover through four models representing the city at different periods (1875, 1939, 1945, and today). You will continue with a panoramic tour of the city to discover its main monuments: Niki de Saint Phalle's Nanas on the side of the boat of the Leine; the Maschsee, an artificial lake dug in the 1930s by the unemployed of the time to create jobs; the Opera House; the Grand Theater; the ruins of the Aegidien Church, destroyed during the war, which houses the Peace Bell; and many others. You will stop for a stroll through the old town to see the Marktkirche and its unique features,the 15th-centuryOld Town Hall, and the Leibniz House. To conclude this tour, you will take the bus to the bus station, where your guide will leave you to enjoy some free time around the central station and the modern city center. You will then leave Hanover to board the boat in Hanover Anderten. NOTES The tour is mainly by bus with a stop at the new town hall and a stop in the old town. The boat sails during the excursion. The order of visits may be changed. Times are given as a guide only.  
Not included $64 / pers.
Free tour of Nienburg
Not included
Bremen guided walking tour
Set off with your guide, who will show you around the magnificent Hanseatic city of Bremen. It is one of Germany's oldest maritime cities, having been granted market rights in 965 and joining the Hanseatic League in 1358. It was declared a free imperial city... see+ in 1646 and by 1783, Bremen was trading directly with the United States. Bremen is traditionally known as the city of cotton and coffee. Together with its outer harbor of Bremerhaven, Bremen forms an incredibly unified state. The tour will begin in the popular Schnoor district on the banks of the Weser. The Schnoor is Bremen's oldest district, consisting of narrow streets, charming little half-timbered houses, and a large church. "Schnoor" means "thread" in Old German, and it is said that all the houses in the Schnoor are strung together like pearls on a thread. You will continue towards the market square, where you will find St. Peter's Cathedral and the magnificent Renaissance-style Town Hall. The Marktplatz is also home to the statue of Roland, protector of the city, the oldest in Germany, dating from 1404. Behind the Town Hall is a statue that has made the city famous, depicting the famous Bremen Town Musicians from the Brothers Grimm fairy tale, where you can make a wish. The tour ends after you enter Bremen's "secret street," Böttcherstrasse, which combines medieval and 1920s expressionist styles, passing under a gate adorned with a gilded fresco of St. Michael,the "Light Bearer." Free time and return to the side of the boat. NOTES Wear comfortable walking shoes: the streets are cobbled. The order of visits may be changed. Times are given as a guide only.  
Not included $72 / pers.
Guided tour of Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg
Departure by bus to Meyer Werft. Founded in 1975, the Meyer shipyard has been owned by the Meyer family for six generations. The first ships built in Papenburg were made of wood... Less than a hundred years later, the first metal steam-powered vessel was... see+ launched, despite the mockery of other shipbuilders who believed that iron could not pitch. The Meyer shipyard is one of the most modern in the world and builds not only some of the most beautiful and luxurious cruise ships of our time, but also ferries, passenger ferries, livestock carriers, container ships, and river cruise ships for the entire world. Located 40 km from the coast, it is thanks to the Ems dam that ocean liners can sail up the Ems River and reach the North Sea. For an hour and a half, an enthusiastic guide will reveal all the secrets of how these floating giants are built . Return to the side of the boat by bus after the Doerpen or Delfzijl lock. NOTES The boat sails during the excursion. The tour is entirely on foot in the shipyard buildings. However, passengers are not actually on the shipyard itself, but view it through large bay windows. Some of the information during the tour is in German (exhibition panels, short introductory film, etc.). The order of visits may be changed. The times are given as a guide only.  
Not included $96 / pers.
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
Excursion to Volendam and Zaanse-Schans
Departure by coach for Volendam, a charming fishing village on the shores of the IJsselmeer, where some locals still wear traditional costumes. After watching a short film explaining the founding of the town and the construction of the dyke, you will have... see+ free time to explore the village and perhaps taste the local specialty: dried eel! Then you will visit a cheese factory (in or around Volendam) to discover how the famous round Dutch cheese — Gouda — is made. You’ll also be able to taste it, available in all sorts of flavors and ages: Baby Gouda or Old Gouda; cow’s milk or goat’s milk; plain, peppered, cumin, chili, or even smoked... these are just a few of the many possible flavors of this little cheese.
Continue by coach to visit Zaanse Schans, an open-air museum. Discover how the famous Dutch wooden clogs are made and learn about their history dating back to the year 1200! At first, they were just small wooden soles at the heel, evolving into hand-carved and painted models displayed in museums. And today? Clogs are still made, now mostly by machine. Before watching how they’re made, take some time to admire the incredible clog collection — from children’s clogs to wedding clogs. Enjoy some free time in the heart of this Dutch eco-museum to explore all its traditions: windmills, cheese, and typical houses. From 1950 onwards, windmills, houses, and regional utility buildings from the 17th and 18th centuries were moved here to form a village along the Zaan River.
This excursion will allow you to discover authentic Holland and its traditions.
Return to Amsterdam by coach.
Notes: The order of visits may change. Times are approximate. Wear comfortable walking shoes. 
Not included $68 / 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 $83 / 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 $75 / 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.
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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