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Cologne's famous cathedral at sunset from the Rhine.

Holland and the Romantic Rhine Valley

Amsterdam-Strasbourg - Example 7 Day Cruise aboard MS Gérard Schmitter
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Set sail on a 7-day Holland and the romantic Rhine Valley cruise aboard MS Gérard Schmitter. Begin in Amsterdam with a choice between a guided city tour or a bike ride to local highlights. Visit the famous Keukenhof Gardens or explore Volendam and Zaanse Schans. In Arnhem, tour the Dutch Open Air Museum. Cruise the Romantic Rhine, stopping in Cologne for a guided walking tour. In Rüdesheim, choose between hiking through vineyards or visiting the Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments with a wine tasting. Continue to Heidelberg for a guided visit of this historic city. Enjoy daily meals, a gala dinner, and scenic cruising along the Rhine River. Discover cultural landmarks, charming towns, and active or classic excursions tailored to your interests.
Visit unique European townsSchloss Neuschwanstein overlooks the green countrysideA building sits in the middle of the riverVisit charming PassauCologne's famous cathedral at sunset from the Rhine.
Highlights
  • Choose bike or guided tour through historic Amsterdam streets
  • Walk through Cologne’s historic center with guided commentary
  • Explore Rüdesheim vineyards on a guided hiking excursion
  • Cruise scenic Romantic Rhine from Krefeld to Cologne
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Day 1: Amsterdam or surroundings | Embark

Passengers are welcome to board the ship in Amsterdam at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, you'll meet your crew at a welcome cocktail.

Day 2: Amsterdam or surroundings

Join the excursions proposed:
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, join us on an excursion for both packages: Visit the Keukenhof Gardens. Outside the opening dates of the park, an excursion to Volendam and the Zaanse Schans. The ship will cruise to Nijmegen through the night.

Day 3: Nijmegen | Krefeld

Join an excursion for both packages: Visit of the Dutch Open Air Museum of Arnhem.

Day 4: Krefeld | Cologne

Spend the morning cruising to Cologne on what is known as the "Romantic Rhine," the dazzling section between Rüdesheim and Koblenz.
This afternoon, join an excursion for both packages: Guided walking tour of Cologne.

Day 5: Rüdesheim

The ship will cruise during the morning. When you arrive in Rüdesheim, join an excursion for both packages:
CLASSIC: Depart by tourist train and stop at a wine tasting cellar, followed by a visit to the Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments.
DISCOVERY: Hiking through the vineyards in Rudesheim.

Day 6: Rüdesheim | Mannheim

The ship will cruise during the morning. Join an excursion for both packages: Visit to Heidelberg. Tonight is your gala dinner and evening.

Day 7: Strasbourg | Disembark

  • 1 Breakfast
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m.

Ship/Hotel

MS Gérard Schmitter

Cabins aboard the MS Gérard Schmitter

MS Gérard Schmitter

Watch gorgeous landscapes pass by as you comfortably cruise along the Rhine River aboard the MS Gérard Schmitter, a European ship built in 2012 with the capacity for 176 passengers.
Cabins aboard the MS Gérard Schmitter
Cabins aboard the MS Gérard Schmitter
MS Gérard Schmitter cruising along the Rhine River

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Cabins aboard the MS Gérard Schmitter
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Main Deck-Cat A
25 cabins (18 twins, 7 cabins with a double bed) equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Cabins aboard the MS Gérard Schmitter
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Main Deck- Cat B
4 double cabins -equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Cabins aboard the MS Gérard Schmitter
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Main Deck- Cat C
9 double cabins -equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
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Middle Deck-Cat A
21 cabins (16 twins, 4 cabins with a double bed, 1 cabin equipped of disabled with double bed). All cabins are equipped with a shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Cabins aboard the MS Gérard Schmitter
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Middle Deck-Cat B
4 double cabins 1 PRM cabin -equipped of disabled with double bed). All cabins are equipped with a shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Cabins aboard the MS Gérard Schmitter
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Upper Deck-Cat A
41 cabins (39 twins, 2 cabins with a double bed) equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Cabins aboard the MS Gérard Schmitter
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Upper Deck-Cat B
23 double cabins -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
Included
  • 6 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 6 Dinners
  • 6 Nights Accommodations
  • Accommodations as listed
  • Ground transportation as listed
  • Activities as listed
  • Meals as listed
  • Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
  • Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
  • Accommodation in double cabins
  • Excursions included in the package selected
  • All port fees
  • Wi-fi access
  • All meals are served in one service. Breakfast is buffet style, and lunch and dinner are served at the table
  • In the case of cruises offering extensions in hotels, the catering services are only as those detailed in the programs concerned
  • Assistance from onboard multi-lingual host/hostess
  • Welcome cocktail
  • Gala dinner
Excluded
  • Gratuities
  • Personal Expenses
  • Flight costs (please request a quote)
  • Additional excursions during free time
  • Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
  • Drinks from the special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers
  • Cancellation and baggage insurance
  • Routings (unless otherwise stated), airport taxes, and handling fees
  • All services not mentioned in the program
  • Transfers/travel to and from departure/arrival points
  • Coach transfer on Day 1

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