Embark on MS Beethoven and sail from Amsterdam to Strasbourg, sail along the Rhine and discover the world's largest flower garden at the Hoge Veluwe Nature Park, not forgetting the Kröller Müller Museum, home to Van Gogh's second largest collection. Enjoy a perfectly combined cruise between nature and culture.
Day-by-Day Summary
Day 1 : Amsterdam | Embark Day 2 : Amsterdam Day 3 : Nijmegen | Krefeld Day 4 : Cologne | Koenigswinter Day 5 : Koenigswinter | Rudesheim Day 6 : Mannheim | Heidelberg Day 7 : Strasbourg | Disembark
Highlights
Sail along the most beautiful section of the Rhine River
See the harmonious disposition of the flower beds in the Keukenhof gardens
Tour the Kröller MÜller museum, home to the works of great modern painters
Visit Amsterdam's city center and stroll around the Red Light District
Board MS Beethoven in the early afternoon in Amsterdam. Attend to the welcome drink and presentation of the crew. After dinner, get off the ship for a guided riverboat tour of the enchanting Amsterdam by night.
*Passengers will choose either the Classic or Discovery package to participate in for the duration of the voyage.
Classic: Guided tour of Amsterdam in the historic heart of this beautiful capital city.
Discovery: Bike tour of Amsterdam. Be able to explore and learn about all the must-see and out-of-the-way sites.
In the afternoon, visit the Keukenhof Gardens. Outside the opening dates of the park, excursion to Volendam and the Zaanse Schans. The evening is free to do as you please. The ship cruises to Nijmegen through the night.
The ship will cruise during the morning. When you arrive in Rüdesheim, depart by tourist train and stop at a wine tasting cellar, followed by a visit to the Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments.
This morning sail to Mannheim. In the afternoon, join a coach excursion to visit Heidelberg, symbol of German Romanticism. Go back on board for a gala evening, and continue cruising to Strasbourg.
Day 7 Strasbourg | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m.
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$1,672
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Main Deck
21 cabins (19 twins, 2 cabins with a double bed) equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
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Middle Deck
27 cabins (24 twins, 2 cabins with a double bed, 1 cabin equipped for disabled with double bed). All cabins are equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
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Upper Deck
42 cabins (40 twins, 2 cabins with a double bed) 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
This offer includes
-All meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day
-Onboard drinks included (except for drinks from the special lists)
-Double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom
-Excursions included in the package selected
-Assistance from our onboard multi-lingual host/hostess
-Welcome cocktail
-Gala dinner
-Onboard entertainment
-Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
-All port fees
This offer does not include
-Drinks from the special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers
-Cancellation and baggage insurance
-Transfers/travel to and from departure/arrival points
-Personal expenses.
Requirements
Valid passport required. Non-EU nationals are advised to consult their embassy or consulate.
Mentions
For navigational safety reasons, the company and the captain are the only authorized persons who can modify the cruise itinerary.
(1) Keukenhof Flower Park open from March 21th to May 10th, 2020. The opening dates are subject to change by Keukenhof Flower Park.
(2) Depending on available mooring, the stopover at Krefeld can be replaced with a stopover at Duisburg.
(3) Except on Mondays: optional visit of the Dutch open -air museum in Arnhem.
Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation
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
The trip might have been the absolute best of our lifetime (thus far). We particularly want to commend our guide Peter in the Guilin area-he was so incredibly attentive, energetic, enthusiastic-and absolutely dedicated to ensuring that our meals were 100% vegetarian.
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