From Amsterdam to Vienna, join us for a cultural 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: a perfectly combined cruise between nature and culture.
Highlights
Discover Holland and its traditions, the Rhine Valley and the Danube
Visit the Keukenhof Floral Gardens in the Netherlands
Explore Rüdesheim and its Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Passengers are welcome to board the ship in Amsterdam at 6:00 p.m. Join an excursion for both packages: Canal boat tour of enchanting Amsterdam at night.
This morning, join for the excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Guided tour of Amsterdam in the historic heart of this beautiful capital city.
DISCOVERY: Bike tour of Amsterdam. Explore and learn about all the must-see and out-of-the-way sites.
In the afternoon, join an excursion for both packages: Visit the Keukenhof Gardens(1). The ship cruise to Nijmegen through the night.
Reach Nijmegen early this morning. Join the excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Visit the Kröller Müller museum(3).
DISCOVERY: Enjoy a great bike ride through the De Hoge Veluwe National Park(3).
Spend this afternoon sailing towards Krefeld, reaching it in the night.
This morning spend 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 join 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, take advantage of some free time to amble down the Drosselgasse, famous for its bands and cafes.
The ships cruise to Mannheim during the morning. This afternoon, join an excursion for both packages: Visit of Heidelberg. Tonight is a gala dinner and evening. 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 the hostess before sailing on towards Frankfurt. This afternoon, join on an excursion for both packages: A sightseeing tour of Frankfurt, the largest financial center in continental Europe, and an ascent of the Main Tower. Return on board and cruise towards Miltenberg.
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, join an excursion for both packages: 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. Join on an excursion for both packages: 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 afterward and sail on towards Bamberg while enjoying onboard entertainment.
The ships sail on the Rhine-Main-Danube Canal towards Nuremberg. Upon arrival, join on an excursion for both packages: 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 Kelheim. Join an excursion for both packages: 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 while sailing through the night to Passau.
Upon reaching Passau, enjoy time on your own or join the hostess for a discovery tour of the town. Afterward, return on board and sail on to Vienna. Tonight's a gala dinner and evening. The ship continues cruising through the night.
Day 15: Passau | 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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50 cabins (44 twins, 4 triple cabins, 1 single cabin, 1 suite) equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
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28 cabins (26 twins, 2 cabins equipped for disabled). All cabins are equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
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
Beyond expectations! Then again we weren't sure what to expect. Lovely stay at the lodge, met other like-minded travelers (many had their trips planned by Adventure Life) and the owner was a gracious hostess. It felt like you were one happy family, visiting with a favorite aunt.
Nancy Sin
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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.