We'll leave by coach with our guide for Volendam, a charming village that has preserved its character for over six centuries thanks to the tough vitality of its fishermen. We'll then visit a cheese factory in the area to discover how the famous Gouda cheese is made. We'll enjoy tasting the different flavors and ages available of one of the most popular cheeses in the world. We'll then head for Zaanse Schans, an open air museum with wooden windmills, barns, and houses. Take a walk through the stunning buildings and the unique peat landscape or watch traditional clog making techniques. Don't miss the small but impressive clog museum that features one of the largest and most attractive collections of wooden shoes in the Netherlands: painted, carved, ice clogs with iron trimmings, horse clogs, and decorative clogs. Take advantage of some free time on this excursion to indulge in authentic Dutch traditions. We'll return to our ship in Amsterdam by coach.
PLEASE NOTE
- Good walking shoes are recommended: guided visit on foot at Volendam and Zaanse Schans.
- The order of the visits can change.
- Times are approximate.
Excursion to Volendam and Zaanse-Schans
We'll leave by coach with our guide for Volendam, a charming village that has preserved its character for over six centuries thanks to the tough vitality of its fishermen. We'll then visit a cheese factory in the area to discover how the famous Gouda cheese is made. We'll enjoy tasting the different flavors and ages available of one of the most popular cheeses in the world. We'll then head for Zaanse Schans, an open air museum with wooden windmills, barns, and houses. Take a walk through the stunning buildings and the unique peat landscape or watch traditional clog making techniques. Don't miss the small but impressive clog museum that features one of the largest and most attractive collections of wooden shoes in the Netherlands: painted, carved, ice clogs with iron trimmings, horse clogs, and decorative clogs. Take advantage of some free time on this excursion to indulge in authentic Dutch traditions. We'll return to our ship in Amsterdam by coach.
PLEASE NOTE
- Good walking shoes are recommended: guided visit on foot at Volendam and Zaanse Schans.
- The order of the visits can change.
- Times are approximate.
Cruises
This shore excursion is available for one or several cruises
From Amsterdam to Copenhagen, explore the northern canals by cruising the Elbe, the Havel, the Oder and the Baltic sea (port-to-port cruise)
AMSTERDAM - GRONINGEN - PAPENBURG - OLDENBURG - BREMEN - NIENBURG - MINDEN - HANOVER - ANDERTEN - BRAUNSCHWEIG - MAGDEBURG - POTSDAM - BERLIN - EBERSWALDE - ODERBERG - STOLPE - SZCZECIN - WOLGAST - PEENEMUNDE - Island of Usedom - GREIFSWALD - LAUTERBACH - Island of Rügen - STRALSUND - Copenhagen
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, Potsdam or Copenhagen, cities that will make you appreciate the fascinating heritage of Germany. Discover cities with unique architecture such as Stralsund, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, but also spectacular coastlines with fine sandy beaches and limestone cliffs on the islands of Usedom and Rügen. Visit the remains of Chorin Abbey, the finest example of brick architecture in Northern Germany.
Cruise across Europe from Amsterdam to Budapest (port-to-port cruise)
AMSTERDAM(3) - NIJMEGEN - COLOGNE - RÜDESHEIM(4) - MANNHEIM - STRASBOURG - FRANKFURT - MILTENBERG - WERTHEIM - WURZBURG - Rothenburg(1) - BAMBERG - NUREMBERG - MÜHLHAUSEN - REGENSBURG - PASSAU - MELK - DURNSTEIN - VIENNA - ESZTERGOM - BUDAPEST
Experience a unique trans-European cruise on the Rhine, the Main and the Danube! CroisiEurope offers you the possibility to combine two cruise programs from Amsterdam to Strasbourg and from Strasbourg to Budapest in one 19-day trip to discover cities and fabulous sites in Netherlands, Germany, Austria and Hungary. An opportunity not to be missed!
Cruise across Europe from Budapest to Amsterdam (port-to-port cruise)
BUDAPEST - VIENNA - MELK - PASSAU - FRANKFURT - MAINZ - STRASBOURG - MANNHEIM - NIERSTEIN - RÜDESHEIM(3) - COLOGNE - AMSTERDAM(4)
Experience a unique trans-European cruise on the Danube, the Main and the Rhine! CroisiEurope offers you the possibility to combine two cruise programs from Budapest to Strasbourg and from Strasbourg to Amsterdam in one 18-day trip to discover cities and fabulous sites in Hungary, Austria and the Netherlands, passing through Alsace and Germany. An opportunity not to be missed!
From Berlin to Strasbourg (port-to-port cruise)
BERLIN - POTSDAM - BRANDENBOURG - BURG - MAGDEBOURG - WOLFSBURG - ANDERTEN - MINDEN - NIENBURG - BREME - OLDENBOURG - PAPENBOURG - GRONINGEN - AMSTERDAM - UTRECHT - COLOGNE - RÜDESHEIM - MANNHEIM - STRASBOURG
From Berlin to Strasbourg via Amsterdam, this cruise combines two exceptional journeys through 3 countries. While cruise the romantic Rhine and the Dutch canals, discover tremendous cities, castles and breath-taking landscapes that will for sure seduce you.
From Strasbourg to Berlin along the Rhine (port-to-port cruise)
STRASBOURG - RÜDESHEIM - COLOGNE - AMSTERDAM - 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.
From Berlin to Amsterdam (port-to-port cruise)
BERLIN - POTSDAM - BRANDENBURG - BURG - MAGDEBURG - CALVOERDE - WOLFSBURG - ANDERTEN - MINDEN - NIENBURG - HOYA - BREMEN - OLDENBURG - DOERPEN - PAPENBURG - GRONINGEN - AMSTERDAM(2)
From Berlin to Amsterdam, explore the northern canals by cruising the Elbe and the Havel. You will discover the history of Berlin, before exploring Potsdam, Magdeburg or Bremen, cities that will make you appreciate the eclectic heritage of Germany. You will have the option to visit the Meyer Werft shipyard before diving into the heart of charming Dutch cities. Your cruise will end in Amsterdam, famous for its UNESCO World Heritage canals.
From Amsterdam to Berlin (port-to-port cruise)
AMSTERDAM - GRONINGEN - PAPENBOURG - OLDENBOURG - BREME - NIENBURG - MINDEN - HANOVER - MAGDEBOURG - POTSDAM - BERLIN
From Amsterdam to Berlin, explore the northern canals by cruising 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. Your cruise will end in Berlin.
Holland and the romantic Rhine valley (port-to-port cruise)
ANTWERP - ROTTERDAM - AMSTERDAM(4) - NIJMEGEN - COLOGNE - RÜDESHEIM - MANNHEIM - Heidelberg(1) - STRASBOURG
From Antwerp to Strasbourg, set out on a truly romantic adventure to the land of tulips, windmills, and delicious cheese in the Netherlands. Kick back on board as the world glides by on the Rhine River in Germany.
Cruise along the Rhine from Strasbourg to Antwerp (port-to-port cruise)
STRASBOURG - MANNHEIM - NIERSTEIN - RÜDESHEIM - COLOGNE - AMSTERDAM - ROTTERDAM - ANTWERP
Take time and enjoy our sublime romantic cruise from Strasbourg to Antwerp via Cologne and Amsterdam. You will discover cities with unique history and traditions through the majestic Rhine Valley, the land of timeless legends. Discover the authentic Holland, with many canals and cities which have been classified as UNESCO World Heritage. By small train, bike or hike, our excursions will not fail to seduce you.
Holland and the romantic Rhine valley (port-to-port cruise)
AMSTERDAM - UTRECHT - COLOGNE - RÜDESHEIM - MANNHEIM - STRASBOURG
From Amsterdam to Strasbourg, we'll sail along the Rhine. Enjoy a perfectly combined cruise between nature and culture.
The romantic Rhine valley and Holland (port-to-port cruise)
STRASBOURG - MANNHEIM - NIERSTEIN - RÜDESHEIM - COLOGNE - AMSTERDAM
Cruise along the romantic Rhine Valley between historic castles and legendary landscapes, from Strasbourg to Amsterdam via Rüdesheim and its renowned vineyards. Hear the fascinating story of the Lorelei rock before you reach Cologne, one of the oldest German cities. A cruise that will not fail to charm you.
Springtime in Holland (port-to-port cruise)
ANTWERP - ROTTERDAM - AMSTERDAM (or surrounding)
From Antwerp to Amsterdam, discover the Netherlands, land of the tulips, mills and cheese. Through this cruise and its excursions, we invite you to discover the authentic Holland, with many canals and cities which have been classified as UNESCO World Heritage.
Springtime in Holland (port-to-port cruise)
AMSTERDAM (4) - WIJK BIJ DUURSTEDE - ROTTERDAM - ANTWERP
From Amsterdam to Antwerp, discover the Netherlands, land of the tulips, mills and cheese. Through this cruise and its excursions, we invite you to discover the authentic Holland, with many canals and cities which have been classified as UNESCO World Heritage.
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