Springtime in Holland and the Romantic Rhine Valley (port-to-port cruise)

Regular price: $3,380.00
Sale price: $3,380.00

Departure Date

Cabin Type

Sightseeing Package

Quantity

CroisiCruise: ANS_PP

11 Days

From Antwerp to Strasbourg, discover the Netherlands, land of the tulips, mills and cheese. Through this cruise and its excursions, we invite you to discover the authentic Holland, with many canals and cities which have been classified as UNESCO World Heritage. We'll also sail along the Rhine and discover the world's largest flower garden at the Hoge Veluwe Nature Park(4), not forgetting the Kröller Müller Museum(4), home to Van Gogh's second largest collection. Enjoy a perfectly combined cruise between nature and culture.

THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE

All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar
Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail
Free Wi-Fi in lounge and bar
Headsets are included for excursions
Official welcome from the captain and crew
Onboard activities
Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
All port fees included

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

11 days to explore Holland and sail along the majestic Rhine River
Discover(1):
- Delightful scents and springtime colors at the Keukenhof floral gardens(2)
- Amsterdam and its unique atmosphere
- Volendam, an authentic Dutch village
- Zaanse Schans, its windmills and traditional houses
- Rüdesheim and its Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments
- Romantic Heidelberg

Itinerary

Day 1: Antwerp

Passengers are welcome to board the ship in Antwerp at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Dinner tonight will be followed by a tour of the old city in the company of our hostess.

Day 2: Antwerp - Rotterdam

Day spent cruising. Our cruise will cross small inland seas and immense locks to reach Rotterdam in the evening. Tonight is our gala dinner and evening.

Day 3: Rotterdam - Amsterdam

Morning spent cruising to Utrecht. Join us on an excursion for both packages: The Keukenhof gardens(2). During this time, the boat will continue to Amsterdam. In the evening, join us on an excursion for both packages: Tour of Amsterdam by night on board a river boat.

Day 4: Amsterdam

This morning, join us for the excursions proposed: CLASSIC: Guided tour of Amsterdam and its diamond merchants. DISCOVERY: Bike tour in Amsterdam. You'll be able to explore and learn about all the must-see and out-of-the-way sites. In the afternoon, join us on an excursion for both packages: Volendam and Zaanse Schans. The evening is free to do as you please.

Day 5: Amsterdam

Enjoy time and lunch on your own today to discover Amsterdam at your own pace! Feel free to go shopping or visit some of the most famous museums such as the Rijksmuseum, Madame Tussauds or the Anne Frank House (entrance fees, guides, lunch and transfers not included).

Day 5: Amsterdam

Day 6: Amsterdam

Enjoy free time in Amsterdam this morning. Join us for an excursion (not included in the packages): bike tour of Amsterdam or guided panoramic tour of Amsterdam and visit to a diamond merchant. In the afternoon, enjoy some more free time in Amsterdam. The evening is free to do as you please. We'll sail through the night to Nijmegen.

Day 7: Amsterdam - Nijmegen - Krefeld

This morning, join us for the excursions proposed: CLASSIC: Visit to the Kröller Müller museum(4). DISCOVERY: Enjoy a great bike ride through the De Hoge Veluwe National Park(4). We'll spend this afternoon sailing towards Krefeld, reaching it in the evening.

Day 8: Krefeld - Cologne - Koenigswinter

The morning will be spent cruising to Cologne. Enjoy free time this afternoon, or take a tour of the old sections of Cologne. We'll then sail on to Koenigswinter. The evening is free to do as you please.

Day 9: Koenigswinter - Rudesheim

Our ship will cruise during the morning towards Rüdesheim, reaching it in the afternoon. Join us on an excursion for both packages: Depart by tourist train and stop at a wine tasting cellar*, followed by a visit to the Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments. Tonight, enjoy free time to amble down the Drosselgasse, famous for its orchestras and cafes.

Day 10: Rudesheim - Mannheim

We'll sail towards Mannheim this morning. In the afternoon, join us on an excursion for both packages: Visit of Heidelberg. Tonight is our gala dinner and evening. We'll cruise through the night to Strasbourg.

Day 11: Strasbourg

Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

INCLUSIONS:

Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first day to breakfast on the final day (except for lunch on D5)
Onboard drinks included (except for drinks from our special lists)
Double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom
Onboard entertainment
Assistance from our onboard multi-lingual host/hostess
Welcome cocktail
Gala dinner
Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
All port fees
Prepaid classic sightseeing package

EXCLUSIONS:

Drinks from our special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers
Visits, guides and entrance fees in Amsterdam on D5
Lunch on D5
Cancellation and baggage insurance
Transfers/travel to and from departure/arrival points
Personal expenses

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