Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll be transferred to your hotel when you arrive and have the rest of the day to settle in. Later in the afternoon, information about your tour will be available either in person or through signs at the hotel reception.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Courtyard Marriot Paris St Denis), Hotel (Mercure Paris Porte De Versailles Expo), Hotel (Mercure Ivry Quai De Seine), Hotel (Mercure Paris La Defense 5)
- Day 2
Paris
Head to the Palace of Versailles and walk through its gardens, then move on to Montmartre for a look around the bohemian streets. A local guide takes you on a panoramic tour showing Paris's main avenues and well-known monuments. Back at the hotel by evening, and there's an optional variety show if you're interested.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Courtyard Marriot Paris St Denis), Hotel (Mercure Paris Porte De Versailles Expo), Hotel (Mercure Ivry Quai De Seine), Hotel (Mercure Paris La Defense 5)
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Paris with local guide
- Visit to Montmartre neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Palace of Versailles visit (admission not included)
- Evening variety show
Landmarks Palace of Versailles Montmartre 
- Day 3
Paris to Rouen
Start at the Eiffel Tower and go up to the second floor, then take a relaxing boat cruise along the Seine. You'll have a free afternoon to wander around Paris on your own. Around 4:00 p.m., you head out toward Normandy and arrive in Rouen, where medieval architecture and a Gothic cathedral are waiting for you to explore.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kyriad Rouen Centre), Hotel (Ibis Rouen Center Champs De Mars), Hotel (Bb Rouen Centre Rive Gauche), Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Rouen), Hotel (Holiday Inn Rouen Centre)
Included Activities
- Eiffel Tower visit with access to second floor
- Boat cruise along the Seine
Optional Activities
- Explore Rouen historic center
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Seine River Rouen Cathedral 
- Day 4
Rouen to London
This morning involves a walk through Rouen's center, then you'll travel north to cross the English Channel by ferry and reach Canterbury, England's religious capital. From there, continue to London and spend some time near Tower Bridge before heading to your hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis London Excel Docklands), Hotel (Holiday Inn Express London Wimbledon South), Hotel (Novotel London Wembley), Hotel (Novotel London Brentford), Hotel (Ibis London Wembley)
Optional Activities
- Explore Rouen center
- Visit Canterbury historic center
Landmarks Canterbury Tower Bridge 
- Day 5
London
A local guide takes you on a panoramic tour of London covering Parliament, the River Thames, and Buckingham Palace where the Changing of the Guard might be happening. In the evening, meet up in Piccadilly and walk through Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho with plenty of dinner options around.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis London Excel Docklands), Hotel (Holiday Inn Express London Wimbledon South), Hotel (Novotel London Wembley), Hotel (Novotel London Brentford), Hotel (Ibis London Wembley)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of London with local guide
- Evening walk through Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho
Landmarks Parliament River Thames Buckingham Palace Piccadilly Leicester Square Chinatown Soho 
- Day 6
London to Harwich/Netherlands
Spend the morning at the British Museum looking at collections from around the world. Around lunchtime, head to Camden district to check out the street market and grab food at one of the restaurants or stands. At 4:00 p.m., you'll travel to Colchester, England's oldest recorded town, then continue to Harwich for an overnight ferry to the Netherlands with cabin accommodation.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Harwick-hoek Van Holland)
Included Activities
- Visit to the British Museum
- Visit to Camden district street market
Optional Activities
- Explore Colchester historic streets
Landmarks British Museum Camden Colchester 
- Day 7
Volendam - Amsterdam
You arrive around 8:00 a.m. at Hoek van Holland and travel to Volendam, a charming fishing village. Then it's on to Amsterdam for a guided city tour that shows you the windmill, Rembrandt statue, the South District, and the diamond-cutting techniques at Museum Square. The tour ends in the city center where you'll have free time to do your own thing.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport), Hotel (Holiday Inn Sloterdijk Station), Hotel (Leonardo Almere City Center)
Included Activities
- Visit to Volendam fishing village
- Guided tour of Amsterdam including windmill, Rembrandt statue, South District, and diamond cutting at Museum Square
Landmarks Volendam Amsterdam Windmill Rembrandt Statue Amsterdam South District Museum Square 
- Day 8
Amsterdam (Cruise Embarkation)
After breakfast, you say goodbye to your travel companions and head to the MS Crucevita cruise ship in Amsterdam (at Coenhaven or Zaandam port). Check-in starts at 4:00 p.m., though you can drop off luggage earlier if needed and explore the city. The evening brings a welcome reception and dinner on board, and you'll spend the night in Amsterdam.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome reception and dinner on board)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport), Hotel (Holiday Inn Sloterdijk Station), Hotel (Leonardo Almere City Center)
Included Activities
- Welcome reception on cruise ship
- Dinner on cruise ship
- Day 9
Amsterdam (Cruise)
After breakfast, transfer back to Amsterdam to explore on your own. The museums and canal-lined streets offer plenty to see. The afternoon is free, and there's an optional guided excursion available to the northern region if you want it. The ship sails through the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport), Hotel (Holiday Inn Sloterdijk Station), Hotel (Leonardo Almere City Center)
Included Activities
- Breakfast on cruise ship
Optional Activities
- Optional guided excursion to northern region of Netherlands
- Day 10
Nijmegen (Cruise)
You arrive in Nijmegen, the oldest city in the Netherlands with roots going back to Roman times shown through archaeological sites and monuments. Take a walk through the historic center and spend free time checking out St. Stevenskerk and the Valkhof Museum. The ship sails through the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Nijmegen historic center
- Breakfast on cruise ship
- Lunch on cruise ship
- Dinner on cruise ship
Optional Activities
- Visit St. Stevenskerk
- Visit Valkhof Museum
Landmarks Nijmegen St. Stevenskerk Valkhof Museum 
- Day 11
Cologne (Cruise)
Arrive early in Cologne and take a walking tour through the historic center that ends at Cologne Cathedral, the seat of the Archbishopric. The afternoon opens up for exploring breweries, shopping areas, and perfumeries, or you can take an optional trip to nearby Düsseldorf. After dinner, you travel overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ms Crucevita)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne historic center
- Visit to Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom)
- Breakfast on cruise ship
- Lunch on cruise ship
- Dinner on cruise ship
Optional Activities
- Visit to nearby Düsseldorf
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral 
- Day 12
Romantic Rhine (Cruise)
Travel through the Romantic Rhine, a 65-kilometer stretch that's a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its beautiful scenery and historic sites, including the Loreley siren legend. You'll see the charming cities of Koblenz and Rüdesheim at either end of this route. The ship sails through the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ms Crucevita)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Romantic Rhine UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit to Koblenz
- Visit to Rüdesheim
- Breakfast on cruise ship
- Lunch on cruise ship
- Dinner on cruise ship
Landmarks Romantic Rhine Koblenz Rüdesheim Loreley 
- Day 13
Heidelberg (Cruise)
By mid-morning, you arrive in Mannheim, a university city at the Rhine and Neckar rivers' meeting point where innovations like the first two-wheeled vehicle and car were invented. From there, visit Heidelberg, famous for its 14th-century university and the hilltop palace overlooking the Neckar River. Sail overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Mannheim
- Visit to Heidelberg
- Breakfast on cruise ship
- Lunch on cruise ship
- Dinner on cruise ship
Landmarks Mannheim Heidelberg Heidelberg University Heidelberg Palace 
- Day 14
Strasbourg (Cruise)
You'll enjoy Strasbourg, the capital of French Alsace and one of Europe's nice cities in a region with beautiful landscapes. In the morning, take a panoramic tour then walk through the historic center to see the key landmarks. After lunch, you have free time or can visit Colmar, an iconic village in French Alsace. Sail through the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ms Crucevita)
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Strasbourg
- Walking tour through historic center of Strasbourg
- Breakfast on cruise ship
- Lunch on cruise ship
- Dinner on cruise ship
Optional Activities
- Visit to Colmar village in French Alsace
Landmarks Strasbourg Colmar 
- Day 15
Mainz (Cruise Disembarkation)
Wake up in Mainz, the city where Johannes Gutenberg invented the movable-type printing press, where a thousand-year-old cathedral contrasts with the modern university city feel. At 9:00 a.m., you'll leave your cabin (luggage can be stored at reception). After breakfast, there's a guided tour of Mainz before tour services end, leaving you with great memories.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast on cruise ship
- Guided tour of Mainz
Landmarks Mainz Mainz Cathedral 
