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| Duration | 8 days | 6 days |
| Price From | Check price | $ 2,215 |
| Price Per Day | Check price | $ 369 |
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| Trip Style | Group tour | River cruise |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Premium |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Internal airfare and ground transport included |
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7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches and 7 Dinners |
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| Description |
These once-in-a-lifetime moments allow you to experience an unforgettable world of exclusive moments, incredible cultures and charming surprises. |
Cruise on one of the largest lakes in the Netherlands in the heart of authentic towns and villages. Between historical monuments and unmissable traditions, discover the beauty of Holland through its canals, the cheese museum, the mills of the seventeenth century, old fishing ports and the village of Giethoorn. The Keukenhof Gardens, true haven of peace, are considered the most beautiful floral gardens in the world. |
Day 1: Arrive Amsterdam, Embark Ship
Meals: Dinner
Welcome to Amsterdam. We’ll meet you on arrival and transfer you to your ship.
Stay: 7 Nights, a Concerto River Ship
Day 2: Amsterdam
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Freedom of Choice™
Perhaps cruise the canals on a glass-top boat or visit Zaanse Schans – known for its windmills and specialty produce.
Spend today on your preferred activity. Tonight, enjoy a gala welcome dinner.
Day 3: Andernach, Koblenz
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Signature Experience
On a visit to Namedy Castle, wander about the rooms and grounds, then enjoy a cocktail party in the ballroom.
This morning will be spent cruising through Germany. Disembark in Andernach and enjoy a Signature Experience here. In Koblenz this evening, perhaps join your cruise director for an evening stroll.
Ornate castle surrounded by gardens, Germany
Day 4: Koblenz, Rüdesheim
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Freedom Of Choice™
You might like to take a gondola ride or visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum.
Cruise through the Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim and set out on your chosen activity.
Day 5: Miltenberg
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Step ashore in Miltenberg and set out on a guided exploration before time at leisure.
Day 6: Würzburg
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Freedom Of Choice™
Seize the day and walk to the 18th-century Würzburg Residence. Alternatively, travel to Rothenburg. Or get to know the locals with a visit to a family-owned farm, where a home-cooked morning tea is on the menu.
Your day unfolds on your terms thanks to a choice of activities today.
Day 7: Bamberg
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Sail to Bamberg, where you’ll join a guided exploration with a local expert.
Day 8: Nuremberg, Disembark Ship, Depart Munich
Meals: Breakfast
Disembark and transfer to the airport.
Day 1 AMSTERDAM or surroundings(2)
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner. Free evening.
Day 2 AMSTERDAM or surroundings(2) - LEMMER
This morning, join us for the excursions proposed:CLASSIC: Guided tour of Amsterdam.DISCOVERY: Bike tour in Amsterdam. You'll be able to explore and learn about all the must-see and out-of-the-way sites.We'll spend all afternoon sailing towards Lemmer.
Day 3 LEMMER - ENKHUIZEN
This morning, join us on an excursion for both packages: Guided tour of Giethoorn, a charming lakeside town, followed by a boat ride on the canals. We'll cruise on the IJsselmeer, one of the largest inland freshwater lakes in Holland. We'll reach Enkhuizen in the afternoon. Enjoy time at leisure to discover Enkhuizen on your own. The Zuiderzee Museum will give you a glimpse of everyday life in those former fishing harbors (entrance fee not included).
Day 4 ENKHUIZEN - HOORN
We'll spend this morning cruising on the Markermeer towards Hoorn.This afternoon, join us for the excursions proposed:CLASSIC: Guided tour of Alkmaar and its Cheese Museum.DISCOVERY: Bike tour on the polders.
Day 5 HOORN - AMSTERDAM or surroundings(2)
We'll spend this morning cruising towards Amsterdam.This afternoon, join us on an excursion for both packages: Stroll through the Keukenhof Gardens(1)(only on pre-booking before departure). Outside the opening dates of the park, this visit will be replaced by an optional guided tour of Volendam, a port specialized in eel-fishing, and Zaanse Schans.Tonight's our gala dinner and evening.
Day 6 AMSTERDAM or surroundings(2)
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.
