Itinerary
- Day 1
Cologne
You'll board the AMADEUS ship in Cologne and start with a celebratory cocktail. The evening features a string performance with a violinist playing classical and modern pieces, followed by a gourmet welcome dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Gourmet welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Board AMADEUS Cara or AMADEUS Silver II in Cologne
- Celebratory cocktail reception
- Modern string show on board with violinist
Landmarks/POIs Cologne Cathedral - Day 2
Bonn
After breakfast, take a guided tour of Bonn visiting Beethoven's birthplace and seeing artifacts from the composer's life. Back on the ship in the afternoon, you'll relax with a glass of wine as the vessel heads north along the river.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Multi-course lunch with menu choices including vegetarian options), Dinner (Multi-course dinner with menu choices including vegetarian options)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bonn including Beethoven's birthplace
- Breakfast on board
Optional Activities
- 2,000 years of history in Bonn and Beethoven's birthplace (Package A)
Landmarks/POIs Beethoven's Birthplace - Day 3
Nijmegen - Arnhem
The morning starts with a guided tour of Nijmegen, checking out the old Town Hall and St. Stevens Church. You'll toast with local Dutch beer before sailing to Arnhem, where you can see the famous bridge and the Open Air Museum with its recreated historic scenes. Later, unwind in the Panorama Lounge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Multi-course lunch with menu choices including vegetarian options), Dinner (Multi-course dinner with menu choices including vegetarian options)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Nijmegen including old Town Hall and St. Stevens Church
- Local Dutch beer tasting in Nijmegen
- Afternoon journey to Arnhem
- Time in Panorama Lounge
Optional Activities
- Nijmegen walking tour with Dutch beer tasting (Package A)
- Dutch Open Air Museum in Arnhem (Package A)
Landmarks/POIs Nijmegen Town Hall St. Stevens Church Arnhem Bridge Open Air Museum - Day 4
Rotterdam - The Hague - Dordrecht
Start in Rotterdam exploring the modern architecture and harbor, then head to The Hague for a visit to the Mauritshuis museum with works by Vermeer and Rembrandt. In the afternoon, walk through Dordrecht's charming streets on a guided tour and try local spirits including gin and genever.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Multi-course lunch with menu choices including vegetarian options), Dinner (Multi-course dinner with menu choices including vegetarian options)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of The Hague including Mauritshuis Museum
- Guided tour of Dordrecht
- Local spirits tasting in Dordrecht
Optional Activities
- The Hague and the Mauritshuis Museum (Package A)
- Discovery tour through Dordrecht with tasting (Package A)
Landmarks/POIs Mauritshuis Museum - Day 5
Amsterdam
Take a gourmet walking tour of Amsterdam finding hidden gems and local food, including the secretive 'Our Lord in the Attic' canal church. As evening approaches, watch the light installations of the Amsterdam Light Festival from your ship. The night ends with a Captain's Dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Multi-course lunch with menu choices including vegetarian options), Dinner (Captain's Dinner)
Included Activities
- Gourmet walking tour of Amsterdam with hidden gems and culinary delights
- Visit to 'Our Lord in the Attic' canal church
- Amsterdam Light Festival viewing from ship
Optional Activities
- Hidden gems and culinary delights: A food tour of Amsterdam (Package A)
- Amsterdam Light Festival (Package A)
Landmarks/POIs Our Lord in the Attic - Day 6
North Holland - Volendam
Travel to North Holland and experience the breezes of the Ijsselmeer. Wander around Volendam's colorful streets and boutique shops, then visit a traditional cheese farm to sample Edam cheese. The evening features a performance by André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra at the Ziggo Dome.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Multi-course lunch with menu choices including vegetarian options), Dinner (Multi-course dinner with menu choices including vegetarian options)
Included Activities
- Journey to North Holland and Volendam
- Visit to traditional cheese farm with Edam cheese tasting
- André Rieu and Johann Strauss Orchestra performance at Ziggo Dome
Optional Activities
- A Dutch Trip to Waterland (Package A)
Landmarks/POIs Volendam Ziggo Dome - Day 7
Amsterdam
Your river cruise ends in Amsterdam with a final breakfast before you disembark, leaving with memories from your journey along the Rhine and Dutch waterways.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast on board
