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Cologne's famous cathedral at sunset from the Rhine.

Picturesque Holland and the magnificent valley of the romantic Rhine

Example 8 Day Cruise aboard MS Gérard Schmitter
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Join an 8-day river cruise experience from Holland to Germany, sailing through the charming waterways of the Rhine River. Begin and finish your river voyage in Amsterdam, the City of Diamonds, and sail the sparkling Rhine making stops in Kinderdijk, Rotterdam, Nijmegen, Cologne, Radesheim, Boppard and Dasseldorf. Discover charming quaint villages, pass by towering castles, stop at world-renowned museums, and explore the treasures of Europe's vibrant cities. 
Take a tour to see the beautiful fields of tulipsGerman town on the river.Visit unique European townsKeukenhof GardensCologne's famous cathedral at sunset from the Rhine.
Highlights
  • Visit the windmills of Kinderdijk, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Stop at the Kröller-Müller museum, home of Van Gogh's largest collection
  • Cruise through the Rhine Valley and pass by the legendary Lorelei rock
  • Join an excursion to the Keukenhof park, known as the Garden of Europe
Activities
Activity Level: Relaxed
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
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Day 1: Amsterdam | Embark

Passengers are welcome to board the ship in Amsterdam at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, you'll be introduced to the crew at a welcome cocktail. Visit the old town of Amsterdam on board a river boat.

Day 2: Kinderdijk | Rotterdam | Nijmegen

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Today join a foot excursion to visit the windmills of Kinderdijk, registered on the UNESCO World Heritage. Afterwards, spend the afternoon sailing to Nijmegen. 

Day 3: Nijmegen | Cologne

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Join one of the excursions proposed: 

CLASSIC: visit the Kröller Müller museum. 

DISCOVERY: enjoy a great bike ride through the De Hoge Veluwe National Park.

Spend the afternoon cruising to Cologne.

Day 4: Cologne | Koblenz

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Early in the morning, arrive in Cologne. Set off for a guided visit of this lovely city, dominated by its magnificent Gothic cathedral (exterior only). Then spend the afternoon sailing to Koblenz and enjoy a free evening to explore the city.

Day 5: Rudesheim | The Romantic Rhine | Boppard

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Spend the morning cruising across the romantic Rhine River. Join one of the excursions proposed:

CLASSIC: set off by tourist train, enjoy some tasting of the famous wines of the region and have a guided tour of the Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments.

DISCOVERY: hiking through the vineyards in Rudesheim

Arrive in Boppard. After dinner, the evening is free to do as you please, so why not join your on-board hostess on a guided visit to the town?

Day 6: Düsseldorf

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Join one of the excursions proposed: 

CLASSIC: guided visit on foot of Düsseldorf.

DISCOVERY: visit Dusseldorf and the Rheinturm.

Day 7: Dusseldorf | Amsterdam

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
 This afternoon, join one of the excursions proposed:

CLASSIC: guided visit of Amsterdam and visit to diamond merchants.

DISCOVERY: bike tour in Amsterdam. Explore and learn about all the must-see and out-of-the-way sites. 

Tonight enjoy the exclusive gala dinner and evening on board.

Day 8: Amsterdam | Disembark

  • 1 Breakfast
Enjoy an early buffet breakfast on board before disembarking the ship.

Ship/Hotel

MS Gérard Schmitter

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
  • 7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 7 Dinners
  • 7 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
  • Double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom
  • Excursions included in the package selected
  • All port fees
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

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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!
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