From Amsterdam to Vienna, join this cultural 15-day cruise across Holland, along the Romantic Rhine Route all the way to the Danube. You'll discover quaint towns and fascinating sites such as Rüdesheim, Heidelberg, Nuremberg or the majestic Keukenhof Gardens.
Highlights
Discover the old town of Cologne an enchanting ancient Roman city
Cruise through the beautiful Romantic Rhine Valley
Explore Rothenburg, a magnificent walled town set up high on the hills
Visit Nuremberg, a melting pot of cultural highlights
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Possibility of a transfer by coach from Strasbourg to Amsterdam (for an extra fee). Passengers are welcome to board the ship in Amsterdam at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, be introduced to your crew at a welcome cocktail. Take a canal boat tour of enchanting Amsterdam at night.
*Passengers will choose either the Classic or Discovery package to participate in for the duration of the voyage.
This morning's excursions are: Classic: Guided tour of Amsterdam in the historic heart of this beautiful capital city. Discovery: Bike tour of Amsterdam. You'll be able to explore and learn about all the must-see and out-of-the-way sites.
In the afternoon, visit the Keukenhof Gardens. The ship will cruise to Nijmegen through the night.
Reach Nijmegen early this morning. Today's excursion options are: Classic: Visit the Kröller Müller museum. Discovery: Enjoy a great bike ride through the De Hoge Veluwe National Park.
Spend this afternoon sailing towards Krefeld, reaching it in the night.
Spend this morning cruising towards Cologne. Enjoy some free time or discover the old town of this ancient Roman city, do not miss out on the cathedral whose completion took five centuries. Continue sailing towards Koenigswinter. The evening is free to do as you please.
As the ship cruises through the beautiful Romantic Rhine Valley, sit back and admire the castles, historic towns, vineyards and of course the landscapes surrounding the famous Lorelei Rock, a legend which continues to inspire numerous writers, painters and composers alike. Reach Rüdesheim at the end of the afternoon.
Upon arrival, enjoy some free time or depart by tourist train and stop at a wine tasting cellar, followed by a visit to the Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments.
Tonight, take advantage of some free time to amble down the Drosselgasse, famous for its bands and cafes.
The ship cruise to Mannheim during the morning. This afternoon, visit to Heidelberg. Tonight enjoy your unique gala dinner and evening onboard.
Cruise through the night to Strasbourg.
Enjoy time and lunch on your own in Strasbourg today. Take advantage of this time to take in the charming sites and discover its unique cathedral as well as the quaint Petite France district and its canals. You can also choose to go shopping or visit some of the museums such as the Alsatian Museum, the Tomi Ungerer Museum or the Historical Museum (entrance fees, guides, lunch and transfers not included).
Cruise to Mainz and enjoy dinner on board tonight.
Reach Mainz in the morning. Ths city lies at the confluence of the Rhine and the Main is a perfect blend of past and present. Tour the city with your hostess before sailing on towards Frankfurt. This afternoon, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Frankfurt, the largest financial center in continental Europe, and an ascent of the Main Tower.
Stop over in Miltenberg early in the morning for some free time to visit this peaceful town. Then cruise to Wertheim. Upon arrival, enjoy some more free time to explore this charming medieval town on your own before returning to the ship.
Sail to Karlstadt. Upon arrival, visit Würzburg and the Residenz, former residence of the prince-bishops. Return on board in Würzburg and start sailing towards Schweinfurt. Enjoy an evening of onboard entertainment.
Reach Schweinfurt early this morning. Enjoy a guided tour of Rothenburg, a magnificent walled town set up high on the hills over the river - its narrow streets lined with picturesque half-timbered houses and workshops. It is one of the most beautiful towns on the historic Romantic Road. Return on board and sail on towards Bamberg while enjoying onboard entertainment.
The ship will sail on the Rhine-Main-Danube Canal towards Nuremberg. Upon arrival, join a guided tour of Nuremberg, a melting pot of cultural highlights, and tasting of its famous gingerbread. This old town and market place are surrounded by Gothic-style buildings and half-timbered houses. Return on board and sail towards Muhlhausen. Enjoy an evening of entertainment.
Cruise towards Regensburg, the fourth biggest town in Bavaria and a major industrial hub for giant firms such as BMW, Siemens, and Triumph. The historic center is seeping with two centuries of history. Return to the ship in Regensburg. Enjoy an evening of entertainment as you sail through the night to Passau.
Upon reaching Passau, enjoy time on your own or join your hostess for a discovery tour of the town. Afterward, return on board and sail on to Vienna. Tonight's your gala dinner and evening. The ship will continue cruising through the night.
Day 15: Vienna | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Reach Vienna early this morning. Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m.
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Main Deck- Cat A
32 double cabins, equipped with TV, telephone (for internal calls only), bathroom with shower and toilet, towels, safe, independent air-conditioning, electricity 220V and Wi-Fi.
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bathroom with shower and toilet, towels, safe, independent air-conditioning, electricity 220V and Wi-Fi.
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17 cabins (16 double cabin, and 1 cabin for people with reduced mobility), TV, telephone (for internal calls only), bathroom with shower and toilet, towels, safe, independent air-conditioning, electricity 220V and Wi-Fi.
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Upper Deck-Cat B
TV, telephone (for internal calls only), bathroom with shower and toilet, towels, safe, independent air-conditioning, electricity 220V and Wi-Fi.
Notes
20% discount on children between 2-10 years
30% discount for 3rd person in triple cabin
Initial deposit is 30%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure by Bank transfer or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
Our guide and driver were very good with their knowledge and were very helpful with our questions. It was a very pleasant visit that would have been impossible to do on our own. Hotels and restaurants were fantastic. The special places we got to go to, like the kitchens, were great. Enjoyed the entire trip!
Meyer Smolen
TrustScore 4.8 | 174 reviews
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1 day ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
2 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.