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Charming cruise in Holland and 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 Felix KUNKLER 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: 87
Maximum capacity: 174 travelers
Crew members: 34

Cabs

Cat A - 2 Separate beds - Upper Deck
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Cabins with French balconies and large panoramic windows. Premium location cabins
Cat A - 1 Double Bed - Upper Deck
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Cabins with French balconies and large panoramic windows. Premium location cabins.
Cat B - 2 separate beds - Upper Deck
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Cabins with French balconies, large panoramic windows. Cabins with a "midship" location.
Cat A - 2 Separate Beds - Midship Deck
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Cabins with sliding high windows. Cabins with a "premium" 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
Amsterdam
Boarding in Amsterdam at 6pm. Introduction to the crew and welcome cocktail.
Free evening in... see+ Amsterdam. 
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Amsterdam
Morning optional excursions:
Authentic Amsterdam. A panoramic tour will give you an overview of... see+ the many historical treasures and sights of the Dutch capital. Windmills, diamond factories 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's 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 / Experience excursion: Keukenhof Floral Park. The most famous floral park in the world, 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.
Sail to Nijmegen. 
Optional services: Guided tour of Amsterdam, Amsterdam by bike, see+
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Amsterdam Nijmegen Krefeld
Early morning arrival in Nijmegen. Optional authentic excursion/experience: Arnhem open-air museum.... see+ Departure by coach 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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Lunch
Dinner
Krefeld Cologne
Morning sailing to Cologne, which we reach in the early afternoon. Optional authentic excursion /... see+ experience: Cologne. 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, passing the famous Eau de Cologne House (outside). Before rejoining the ship, you'll have free time to wander the streets of Cologne. Continuation to Rüdesheim. 
Optional services: Guided walking tour of Cologne, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Cologne Rudesheim
Morning sail on the Romantic Rhine to Rüdesheim. A river steeped in history, the Rhine fascinates... see+ 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 excursions:
Authentic: small train, wine tasting and mechanical music museum 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.
Experience : hike through the Rüdesheim vineyards, from the Niederwald monument to St. Hildegard Abbey. You'll reach the center of Rüdesheim, where the gondolas depart for the Niederwald Monument. From here, you can enjoy breathtaking views of the town, vineyards and Rhine. Continue with a hike through the vineyards to St Hildegarde 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 dance halls and bands.
In the late evening, sail to Mannheim. 
Optional services: Mini-train ride, wine tasting and visit to the Mechanical Music Museum in Rüdesheim, Hiking in the Rüdesheim vineyards, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Rudesheim Mannheim Heidelberg Mannheim
Morning sailing on the Rhine to Mannheim, which we reach in the early afternoon.
Optional... see+ authentic excursion / experience: Heidelberg. Departure by coach for Heidelberg, the symbol of German Romanticism. Meet your guides at Heidelberg Castle, where you'll discover 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. Evening entertainment. Night sailing to Strasbourg. Gala evening. 
Optional services: Guided tour of Heidelberg, see+
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Lunch
Dinner
Mannheim Strasbourg
Buffet breakfast on board. Disembarkation at 9am. End of our services.
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Dinner

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
Bus transfer on D1
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 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
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 $84 / pers.
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 $91 / 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 walking tour of Cologne
Depart on foot from the pier to reach Cologne city center. Accompanied by your guide, you will discover this city, a crossroads of Europe since the Middle Ages, which has retained its importance in terms of commerce, industry, culture, and religion. You can... see+ admire the 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 can return to the boat by foot at your own pace.NOTESAlcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, please drink responsibly. (1)Service not included - to be paid on site.Wear comfortable shoes.The order of visits may be changed.These excursions are not pitched on all cruises and depend on the sailing itinerary.If the minimum of 25 people is not reached, the excursion will either be canceled or offered at a revised price based on the number of participants (payment on board).Evening excursions and excursions on the morning after embarkation are only guaranteed for pre-registered customers.  
Not included $28 / 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 $76 / 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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