From Amsterdam to Vienna, join MS Beethoven 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 Romantic Rhine Valley and Danube
Get off the ship for a canal boat tour of enchanting Amsterdam at night
Join a train excursion through Rudesheim and taste the region famous wines
Stop over in the peaceful and charming medieval town of Miltenberg
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(5) from Strasbourg to Amsterdam (for an extra fee). Passengers are welcome to board the ship in Amsterdam at 6:00 p.m. After settling into the cabins, enjoy a welcome cocktail and meet the crews. Join an excursion for a canal boat tour to the enchanting Amsterdam at night.
This morning, the excursions proposed are:
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 a visit the Keukenhof Gardens.
The ship reaches the Nijmegen early this morning. The excursions proposed are:
CLASSIC: Visit to the Kröller Müller museum(3).
DISCOVERY: Enjoy a great bike ride through the De Hoge Veluwe National Park(3).
Spend the afternoon sailing towards Krefeld, reaching it in the night.
This morning is spent cruising towards Cologne. Enjoy some free time on your own or discover the old town of this ancient Roman city, do not miss out on the cathedral whose completion took five centuries. Then, continue sailing towards Koenigswinter. The evening is yours, 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 of your free time or join an excursion for a ride 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 cruises to Mannheim during the morning. This afternoon, join an excursion for a visit to Heidelberg. Enjoy the 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).
Then cruise to Mainz and enjoy the dinner on board tonight.
Reach Mainz in the morning. This city lies at the confluence of the Rhine and the Main is a perfect blend of past and present. Take a tour to the city with a hostess before sailing on towards Frankfurt. This afternoon, join an excursion for a sightseeing tour of Frankfurt, the largest financial center in continental Europe, and the ascent of the Main Tower. Then, 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 again to Wertheim. Upon arrival, enjoy some more your free time to explore this charming medieval town on your own before returning to the ship.
Day 10: Wertheim | Würzburg
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
The ship sails to Karlstadt. Upon arrival, join an excursion for a visit to Würzburg and the Residenz, former residence of the prince-bishops. Then, return on board in Würzburg and start sailing towards Schweinfurt. Enjoy the entertainment onboard this evening.
Reach Schweinfurt early this morning. Join anexcursion for 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. Then return on board afterward and sail on towards Bamberg while enjoying the entertainment onboard.
The ship sails on the Rhine-Main-Danube Canal towards Nuremberg. Upon arrival, join an excursion for a guided tour to 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. Then, return on board and sail towards Muhlhausen. Enjoy the entertainment onboard this evening.
The ship cruise towards the Kelheim. Join anexcursion to 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. Then return to the ship in Regensburg. Enjoy the entertainment onboard this evening as you sail through the night to Passau.
Upon reaching Passau, enjoy the time on your own or join the hostess for a discovery tour of the town. Afterward, return on board and sail on to Vienna. Enjoy the gala dinner and evening tonight. The ship continues cruising through the night.
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Notes
20% discount on children between 2-10 years
30% discount for 3rd person in triple cabin
Initial deposit is 25%, 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
This was my first experience with Adventure Life - and I couldn't have been more pleased with the trip. The guides and local staff in both Buenos Aires and Uruguay were terrific - extremely helpful and accommodating. I really enjoyed meeting the friendly staff in Buenos Aires in person (I left my bags with them for the afternoon).
Karen Snider
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1 day ago
The response from Adventure Life to my first inquiry was prompt and promising. I worked with Jamie Broeckel, Trip Planner, via text, email, and phone calls- always extremely responsive and thorough with information and explaining the process to arrange a private tour for me to Malaysia Borneo. Within about week, the booking was complete and I made decisions because of Jamie's great customer service , friendly manner, and overall competence on behalf of the company's travel expertise. Now I have an itinerary, additional Trip Planner Assistants, several links for vital information for traveling to Maylasia, etc. Still many details for Sept. trip, but now the heavy lifting is done and I can enjoy the rest of the anticipation and research!! Thanks Jamie- you are amazing!!!!
Susan Campo
3 days 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
4 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.