STRASBOURG - MANNHEIM - NIERSTEIN - RÜDESHEIM(2) - COLOGNE - AMSTERDAM(3) - GRONINGEN - PAPENBURG - OLDENBURG - BREMEN - NIENBURG - HANOVER - MAGDEBURG - POTSDAM - BERLIN
From Strasbourg to Berlin, cruise along the Romantic Rhine Valley and explore the northern canals, the Elbe and the Havel. You will discover Amsterdam and its famous UNESCO World Heritage Canals before diving into the heart of charming Dutch cities. In Germany, you will have the option to visit the Meyer Werft shipyard before exploring Bremen, the oldest maritime city in the country. Discover Hanover, Magdeburg or Potsdam, cities that will make you appreciate the fascinating heritage of Germany. Do not miss out on fascinating Berlin.
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 5:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Departure for Mannheim at 6pm. Night sailing.
Join us on an optional excursion: Heidelberg.
Cruise towards Rüdesheim.
The afternoon, join us for the optional excursion proposed: Guided tour of Rüdesheim by touristic train, tasting of the famous wines of the region and guided visit of the Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments.
In the evening, enjoy time at leisure to discover the Drosselgassse.
This morning will be spent cruising on the most beautiful part of the romantic Rhine towards Cologne, passing beautiful castles among reputable vineyards and the famous Lorelei Rock along the way. We'll set out to discover of Cologne. Tonight is our gala dinner and evening.
The day will be spent cruising. Free evening.
The morning is free to do as you please. Or join us on an optional excursion (not included in the package): Amsterdam by bike.
The afternoon, join us on an optional excursion: Volendam and Zaanse Schans.
After a buffet breakfast on board, enjoy time and lunch on your own today to discover Amsterdam at your own pace! Feel free to go shopping or visit some of the most famous museums such as the Rijksmuseum, Madame Tussauds or the Anne Frank House (entrance fees, guides, lunch and transfers not included). Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabin, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner. The evening is free to do as you please.
Join us for the optional excursion proposed:Visit of Amsterdam.
The afternoon, is free to do as you please.
Our ship will start cruising early this morning towards Groningen. Enjoy some free time to tour the youngest city in the Netherlands. We'll be back on board in Delfzijl and we'll sailing towards Emden. Enjoy an evening of entertainment.
We'll cruise towards Papenburg. Join us for an optional tour of the Meyer Werft shipyard. During this time, the boat will be sailing towards Dörpen, where we will board it again for lunch. Our ship will leave for Oldenburg, reaching it during the night.
Enjoy some free time for a brief stroll around Oldenburg. Afterwards, our ship will depart for Bremen. Join us an optional excursion: Tour of Bremen, the oldest maritime city in Germany and the second largest trading port in Germany after Hamburg. At the end of our tour, we'll return on board. Enjoy a free evening in the city.
We'll begin to cruise early in the morning for Nienburg. Upon arrival, you can ask to be transferred to the "red town" (optional): don't miss the magnificent Weser-Renaissance town hall. During this time, the boat will sail to Stolzenau. Once we board it again, we'll cruise to Minden, reaching it later this evening.
We'll begin to cruise early in the morning for Hanover, reaching it in the early afternoon. Join us for an optional tour of the city. The capital of Lower Saxony, Hanover is one of the main economic centers in Germany. During this time, the boat will sail to Anderten where we will board it at the end of the afternoon. We'll continue to cruise to Braunschweig. Tonight is our gala dinner and evening.
Our ship will begin to cruise early in the morning for Magdeburg, reaching it in the late morning. This afternoon, join us for an optional tour of Magdeburg, situated midway on the Elbe River and the historic Roman Roads. During this time, the ship will continue its course for Magdeburg where we will board it for dinner. Enjoy some free time this evening to explore the city on your own.
We'll begin to cruise early in the morning for Brandenburg. We'll leave by coach for an optional excursion to Potsdam and the gardens of the Sanssouci Palace. During this time, the boat will continue its course for Potsdam where we'll board it again.
Our ship will leave for Berlin Spandau. Join us for an optional excursion to Berlin, once the iconic representation of a world divided in two blocks. Dinner on board.
This morning, join us for an optional visit to Charlottenburg Palace. Enjoy a free afternoon and evening in Berlin.
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking. End of our services.
For navigational safety reasons, the company and the captain are the only authorized persons who can modify the cruise itinerary.
(1) Optional excursions.
(2) Depending on mooring availabilities, the stopover in Rüdesheim may be preceded by a stopover in Bingen ; the schedule of excursions may be modified.
(3) The Port of Amsterdam may unexpectedly decide to change the mooring places for cruise ships. In case of modification, an alternative will be set up as close as possible to the city of Amsterdam.
Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation.