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Rhine Concert Cruise with Andre Rieu - AMADEUS Cara (Cologne - Amsterdam)

7 days
From Cologne to Amsterdam
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German
Group Size 20 - 150
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Cologne to Bonn

    Your cruise kicks off in Cologne with boarding starting at 3:00 PM. You'll settle in with a welcome cocktail while the ship pulls away from the city. As Cologne fades behind you, there's an on-board concert featuring a classical violinist performing a mix of traditional pieces and contemporary compositions.

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Embarkation in Cologne
    • Welcome Cocktail Reception
    • Exclusive on-board concert with virtuoso violinist
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
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  2. Day 2

    Bonn

    After breakfast, you'll join a guided tour through Bonn that focuses on the city's architecture and Beethoven's birthplace, which houses an extensive Beethoven collection. In the afternoon, the ship heads north and you'll have time to relax on deck with coffee or wine while watching the city disappear from view.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Multi-course lunch with menu choices), Dinner (Multi-course dinner with menu choices)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • City tour of Bonn architecture

    Optional Activities

    • 2,000 years of history in Bonn and Beethoven's birthplace (€76)
    Landmarks
    Beethoven's Birthplace
    Beethoven Museum
  3. Day 3

    Arnhem

    Nijmegen, the Netherlands' oldest city, is your morning stop. A walking tour takes you through the old town and past St. Stevens Church, with stops to explore Roman and WWII history. You'll also sample some Dutch beer during the tour. Later, you'll head to Arnhem to see the historic bridge site and visit an open-air museum showing how locals lived traditionally. Back on the ship by evening, you can catch entertainment in the Panorama Lounge.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Multi-course lunch with menu choices), Dinner (Multi-course dinner with menu choices)

    Included Activities

    • Morning city walk in Nijmegen

    Optional Activities

    • Nijmegen walking tour with Dutch beer tasting (€67)
    • Dutch Open Air Museum in Arnhem (€86)
    Landmarks
    St. Stevens Church
    John Frost Bridge
    Netherlands Open Air Museum
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  4. Day 4

    Dordrecht

    You'll start in Rotterdam to see the world's largest port before heading to The Hague for a tour of the Mauritshuis Museum, where you can see works by Vermeer and Rembrandt. The afternoon takes you to Dordrecht, where the streets and historic gabled houses are worth exploring. The day wraps up with tastings of local gin and jenever before the ship departs.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Multi-course lunch with menu choices), Dinner (Multi-course dinner with menu choices)

    Optional Activities

    • The Hague and the Mauritshuis Museum (€92)
    • Discovery tour through Dordrecht with tasting (€73)
    Landmarks
    Mauritshuis Museum
    Port of Rotterdam
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  5. Day 5

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam greets you early in the morning with its network of canals and cultural attractions. A culinary tour guides you to hidden delicacies and includes a visit to the hidden canal church 'Our Lord in the Attic.' That evening, the Amsterdam Light Festival fills the city center with illuminated art installations, which you'll experience from the ship. The captain hosts a special dinner followed by cocktails with views of the festival.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Multi-course lunch with menu choices), Dinner (Welcome Dinner with captain)

    Included Activities

    • Captain's Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Hidden gems and culinary delights: A food tour of Amsterdam (€88)
    • Amsterdam Light Festival (€94)
    Landmarks
    Our Lord in the Attic Church
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Volendam - Amsterdam

    After your night in Amsterdam, you'll travel to North Holland and the IJsselmeer to explore Volendam, a fishing village known for colorful houses and local shops. A stop at a traditional cheese dairy lets you taste famous Edam cheese, and you'll also wander through the charming village of Edam itself. The highlight comes in the evening with André Rieu's live concert at Amsterdam's Ziggo Dome, where his 60-piece Johann Strauss Orchestra performs romantic ballads and classic waltzes.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Multi-course lunch with menu choices), Dinner (Multi-course dinner with menu choices)

    Included Activities

    • Excursion to Volendam
    • Traditional cheese dairy visit and Edam cheese tasting
    • Walk through Edam village
    • André Rieu Concert with the Johann Strauss Orchestra

    Optional Activities

    • A Dutch Trip to Waterland (€67)
    Landmarks
    Volendam
    Edam
    Ziggo Dome
  7. Day 7

    Amsterdam

    Your final morning includes breakfast before you disembark in Amsterdam, ending your Rhine cruise adventure on a good note.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Disembarkation
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8 to 99 years old

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  • Amadeus Cara
    Amadeus Cara
    The new ship offers a total of 72 spacious deluxe cabins and 12 AMADEUS Suites. Similar to our other ships, the cabins on the Mozart and Str… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2021
    Guests
    168
    Crew
    46
    Length
    135 m / 443 ft
    Width
    11.4 m / 37.5 ft
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    12
    Staterooms
    72
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    1770 gt
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    Cruising Speed
    14 kn / 26 kph / 16 mph
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  • Jimmie
    · September 28th, 2025
    We had a wonderful time the service and food were excellent
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  • Paul
    · September 22nd, 2025
    We really enjoyed our Rhine River cruise. The crew, accommodation, food and tours were excellent.
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