Legends of the Rhine from Amsterdam to Alsace RIVER DIAMOND Intermediate
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Amsterdam
Frankfurt
Amsterdam
Frankfurt
Amsterdam
Arnhem
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Amsterdam
Embarkation. Dinner on board. Arrival transfer. You will be welcomed aboard the “MS RIVER DIAMOND” in AMSTERDAM (port of Coenhaven or Zaandam). Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. However, if you arrive earlier, you may leave your luggage at reception and explore the city on your own. Welcome cocktail and dinner. After dinner, we begin sailing. Overnight sailing.
Amsterdam
Cruise. Full board included. After breakfast, there is the option to join an excursion in AMSTERDAM. Known as “The Venice of the North” and with over 800 years of history, the city is famous for its charming canal houses, hidden courtyards, and its vibrant mix of cultures and nationalities. The afternoon is free to visit museums, continue exploring the city independently, or enjoy optional activities. Overnight sailing.
Arnhem
Cruise. Full board included. We wake up in ARNHEM, the capital of the Dutch province of GELDERLAND. The city is located in the eastern part of the NETHERLANDS and is especially known for its parks and open spaces. In fact, it proudly holds the reputation of being one of the greenest and most pleasant cities to live in within Holland. The first records date back to the 9th century, when it was known as Oppidum Arnoldi Villa. Discover this historic city during your free time. Overnight sailing.
Cruise. Full board included. We arrive early in one of GERMANY’S most prominent cities: COLOGNE. There is an optional walking tour available, during which we’ll explore the historic center of this ancient city and end at its main attraction — the cathedral (Kölner Dom), seat of the Archbishop. The afternoon is free to enjoy breweries, shopping streets, perfumeries, or perhaps visit the nearby cities of Bonn or Düsseldorf. After dinner, we depart for KOBLENZ. Overnight sailing.
Cruise. Full board included. Today, we will discover one of the most beautiful landscapes in Europe: the most famous stretch of the Rhine, known as the “Romantic Rhine.” This 65-kilometer section is a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its scenic beauty and historical significance, filled with castles, vineyards, and legends like the siren “Loreley.”At either end of this route are KOBLENZ and RÜDESHEIM, two cities we’ll have the opportunity to visit during this full day. Overnight sailing.
Cruise. Full board included. Early in the morning, we arrive in MANNHEIM, where you’ll have free time to explore this university city located at the confluence of the Rhine and Neckar rivers. It’s known as the place where Karl Drais built the first two-wheeled vehicle in 1817, where Carl Benz’s first car hit the streets in 1886, and where Julius Hatry built the world’s first rocket-powered aircraft in 1929. In the afternoon, there’s an optional visit to HEIDELBERG and its famous castle (sold onboard with a minimum number of participants). Overnight sailing.
Cruise. Full board included. Today, we’ll enjoy the capital of the French Alsace region, STRASBOURG, one of the most scenic cities and regions in Europe. In the morning, you may explore the city on your own or join a guided tour that starts by coach and continues on foot through the historic center and key landmarks.After lunch, enjoy free time or take the optional excursion into the Alsace region to visit one of its most iconic towns, COLMAR. Overnight cruising.
Frankfurt
Disembarkation in Mainz. Breakfast.After breakfast, we will proceed with disembarkation. At 9:00 a.m., you must vacate your cabins, but you may leave your luggage on board and stay in common areas or go out to enjoy the city. End of services in Mainz.Note: If you require a transfer from the disembarkation point to the departure location, please request it through your travel agency.
This itinerary is subject to change. Exact schedule may vary depending on local conditions.
What's Included
General Services
- Europamundo General Services: combining a cruise in full board (first service of the cruise: dinner and last: breakfast) depending on the circuit it can include coach tour, hotel and breakfast included, assisted by the Europamundo team. Port taxes and basic travel insurance included.<br />Tips during the cruise are not included (€50 per person/cruise is recommended).
Activities & Tours
- Boat: Cruise MS RIVER DIAMOND 4 or similar - 8 days/ 7 nights, on selected deck and full board according to itinerary.
Inclusions are subject to change based on season and availability. Please verify details at time of booking.