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Holland and the Romantic Rhine Valley

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Discover Amsterdam, the Keukenhof gardens, Cologne, Rüdesheim, and Heidelberg, on this 7-day cruise aboard the MS Douce France. Enjoy daily land excursions visiting Holland's architectural treasures, explore world-renowned museums, stroll through the most enchanting cities, pass along lush vineyards, and observe charming and towering European castles.
Bridge in AmsterdamEnjoy the parks of AmsterdamEhrenfels Castle on Rhine River near RudesheimLa Petite district in StrasbourgCologne, Germany
Highlights
  • Set off to discover Dam Square, one of Amsterdam's most well-known locations
  • Observe Van Gogh and Picasso's paintings in the Kröller-Müller Museum
  • Sail along the romantic Rhine Valley, passing by the legendary Lorelei rock
  • Stroll at the world famous open-air restaurants and taverns of Drosselgasse
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 in the early evening. Enjoy a welcome cocktail with the crew before dinner. Enjoy a canal boat tour of enchanting Amsterdam at night.

Day 2: Amsterdam

Optional excursions proposed: 

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 (open from mid-March until mid-May). In the other months, excursion to Volendam and the Zaanse Schans. Enjoy a free evening or an optional trip to the city center for a stroll around the Red Light District.

Day 3: Nijmegen | Krefeld

Optional excursions proposed: 

CLASSIC: Visit the Kröller Müller museum 

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

Day 4: Cologne | Königswinter

Today enjoy some free time or take a tour of the old sections of Cologne.

Day 5: Rüdesheim

Cruise through Rüdesheim, enjoy some time sightseeing on your own, or join an optional tour on a tourist train and stop at a wine tasting cellar, followed by a visit to the mechanical music cabinet museum.

Day 6: Mannheim | Heidelberg

Your ship cruises during the morning. Enjoy some free time or join an optional excursion for both packages: Visit of Heidelberg. Tonight is your gala evening on board.

Day 7: Strasbourg | Disembark

  • 1 Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast on board before disembarking this morning.

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MS Douce France

MS Douce France on the Rhine River
MS Douce France
MS Douce France

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MS Douce France
Main Deck-Cat A
35 cabins (33 double cabins, 2 single cabins) equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
MS Douce France Upper Deck Suite
Upper Deck- Cat A
15 double cabins 1 single cabin -equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
MS Douce France Upper Deck Suite
Upper Deck-Cat B
1 double cabin 1 single cabin 1 PRM 1 suite -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
  • Accommodation in double cabins
  • 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
  • Drinks (unless stated otherwise in the cruise program). The drinks included in the package are those provided by CroisiEurope and consumed as part of the meals taken aboard the boat, as well as in the bar (with the exception of the special bar card and wine list). Their non-exhaustive list is: water, wine, beer, fruit juice, coffee
  • Port taxes
  • Insurance assistance / repatriation
Excluded
  • Gratuities
  • Personal Expenses
  • Flight costs (please request a quote)
  • Additional excursions during free time
  • Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
  • Cancellation and baggage insurance
  • Routings (unless otherwise stated), airport taxes, and handling fees
  • All services not mentioned in the program
  • Drinks on the bar's and restaurant's special wine lists
  • Drinks taken during meals during excursions, extensions or transfers

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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!
Meyer Smolen
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