Magical Rhine Tulip Cruise

Magical Rhine Tulip Cruise

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Magical Rhine Tulip Cruise

8 Days Starting in Cologne, Germany and ending in Arnhem, Netherlands

Visiting: Cologne, Nijmegen, Rotterdam, Enkhuizen, Amsterdam, Arnhem

Tour operator:

Indus Travels

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 30

Physical rating:

Easy

Tour operated in:

English , German

Trip Styles:

Luxury, River Cruise

From: $1679

NB: Prices correct on 24-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Embark on the "Magical Rhine Tulip Cruise" and experience the enchanting beauty of Germany and the Netherlands. This luxurious 7-night river cruise begins in Cologne and ends in Arnhem, offering superior double-sharing accommodation with full board meal plans, welcome and farewell receptions, a festive gala dinner, and onboard entertainment. Highlights include the breathtaking tulip blossoms at Keukenhof, the serene lakes and windmills of Northern Holland, Rotterdam's modern skyline, the historic charm of Nijmegen and Enkhuizen, and a canal tour in Amsterdam, the "Venice of the North." Discover the elegance of Den Haag and the seaside resort of Scheveningen, all while enjoying the convenience of onboard amenities and the expertise of a bilingual English/German tour guide.

Highlights

  • Admire the famous Tulip blossom in Keukenhof, the largest flower garden in the world

  • Sail over the Lakes in Northern Holland and see its characteristic windmills

  • Wonder at Rotterdam's impressive skyline, featuring Euromast Tower and Erasmusbrug bridge

  • Visit one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands, Nijmegen, which is a small town with a long history

  • Explore the picturesque little town of Enkhuizen with its historic buildings and open-air museum

  • Enjoy a canal tour in Amsterdam, known as the "Venice of the North"

  • Discover the elegant government seat of Den Haag and the seaside resort of Scheveningen

Places You'll See

Itinerary

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Day 1: Cologne Arrival & Embarkation (-/-/D)

Location: Cologne

Accommodation Name: Vessel

Meals Included: Dinner

Upon arrival in Cologne, find your own way to the port (transfer not included). Embarkation begins at 03:00 PM and departure will be at 05:00 PM. Today you embark the vessel and get settled into your cabin. This evening enjoys your welcome dinner with live music in the lounge



Dinner and overnight on board

Day 2: Cologne - Nijmegen – Rotterdam (B/L/D)

Location: Nijmegen

Accommodation Name: Vessel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today you will arrive in Nijmegen at 0400 AM. After breakfast on board this morning, day free to explore the city of Nijmegen on your own or you can opt for the following optional tour. Departure from Nijmegen at 0100 PM towards Rotterdam.



Dinner and overnight on board



Optional: City tour through the cozy Hanseatic city of Nijmegen: Price is Part of Excursion package



Step out into a piece of living history today, as you explore Nijmegen, the oldest city in the Netherlands. Built by the Romans over 2,000 years ago. Squeezed between the Rhine, Meuse and Waal rivers in an undulating landscape famed for its excellent wines, hiking and superb natural flora and fauna, this gem of a city features beautifully preserved buildings laced with museums and superb eateries, great shopping and a real laidback lifestyle.

Day 3: Rotterdam (B/L/D)

Location: Rotterdam

Accommodation Name: Vessel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast on board this morning, day free to explore the city of Rotterdam on your own or you can opt for the following optional tour.



Dinner and overnight on board



Optional: City tour through modern Rotterdam:  Price is Part of Excursion package



Explore the Europes biggest port city Rotterdam. You will see its impressive skyline, featuring the Euromast tower and the Erasmusbrug bridge spread out before you. You wont be surprised to learn that this is a centre of contemporary architecture, home to the famous cube houses with their Kijk-Kubus (show cube) and the Witte Huis (the White House), the first skyscraper in Europe. The home of the continents largest sea port is a thriving metropolis that doesnt scrimp on cutting-edge buildings or show-stopping international flair. Over the past 20 years, a number of impressive new skyscrapers have sprung up.



Optional: Visit the windmills in Schiedam and Jenever Museum:  Only Bookable onboard

Day 4: Enkhuizen – Amsterdam (B/L/D)

Location: Enkhuizen

Accommodation Name: Vessel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast on board this morning as you cruise over Markermeer and Ijsselmeer. Rest of the day free to explore the city of Enkhuizen on your own or you can opt for the following optional tour. Departure from Amsterdam at 1100 PM



Optional: City tour of Enkhuizen with the open-air museum: Price is Part of Excursion package



The picturesque little town of Enkhuizen in the province of North Holland invites thousands of tourists all year round. During the Golden Age, Enkhuizen recorded even more residents than today. The city defense gate, known as Drommedaris (from 1540), the Waag building (1559), the Zuiderkerk and the classical town hall are testimonies to the prosperity of the past. In addition to this, there's also an idyllic old city with historic buildings, where pretty shops and cozy restaurants have set up home today. You will also visit Zuiderzee Museum is the most important museum in the city. There, you'll get a good impression of the history of Enkhuizen. The museum revives the stories of people who once lived on the shores of the Zuiderzee. The five-acre Open Air Museum, offers visitors a glimpse of more than 140 historical buildings.

Day 5: Amsterdam (B/L/D)

Location: Amsterdam

Accommodation Name: Vessel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

In the morning enjoy your breakfast. Rest of the day free to explore the city of Amsterdam on your own or you can opt for the following optional tour.



Dinner and overnight on board



Optional: Highlights of Amsterdam Tour: Price is Part of Excursion package



In the afternoon enjoy \"Highlights of Amsterdam\" with a canal tour. With Amsterdam you can expect a city that is as vibrant as it is diverse. A modern attitude towards life and the flair of the golden age combine to create an incomparable symbiosis. State-of-the-art architecture and trendy bars can be found here as well as idyllic cafés, flea markets and traditional canal houses. Nowhere in the world are there so many listed old buildings from past centuries as in the Dutch metropolis. The houses are so close together, as if they had to give each other support so as not to fall over. The canals give the city a special charm and remind you at every turn that you are at the heart of a seafaring and trading nation. They form a canal system that runs through the entire urban area and thus shapes the face of the city. Meanwhile, the multitude of canals extends over a total length of 80 kilometers, which has earned the city the nickname \"Venice of the North.



Optional: Excursion into the elegant government seat of Den Haag and seaside resort of Scheveningen: Only Bookable onboard

Day 6: Amsterdam – Arnheim (B/L/D)

Location: Amsterdam

Accommodation Name: Vessel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

In the morning after breakfast day free to explore the city of Amsterdam on your own or you can choose the following optional tours. Depart for Arnheim at 0430 PM.



Dinner and overnight on board

Day 7: Arnhem - Cologne (B/L/D)

Location: Arnhem

Accommodation Name: Vessel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, you will have a day free to explore the city of Arnhem on your own or you can opt for the following optional tour. Departure from Arhem at 0200 PM towards your destination, Cologne where you will end this amazing journey.



Optional: Guided tour of Arnhem including Eusebiuskerk and Duivelhuis: Only Bookable onboard

Day 8: Cologne (Disembarkation) – Usa / Canada (B/-/-)

Location: Cologne

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy breakfast on board before you disembark this morning from 0800AM. Make your own way to the Cologne airport (transfer not included) for your flight back home.

What's Included

  • 07 nights accommodation on double sharing basis in superior vessel

    Enjoy a comfortable stay in a superior vessel with double sharing accommodation for 7 nights.

  • Full board meal plan while on board cruise

    All meals are included while on board the cruise.

  • Welcome and farewell reception with the captain

    Participate in a welcome and farewell reception hosted by the captain.

  • Festive Gala Dinner

    Enjoy a special festive gala dinner during your cruise.

  • On board entertainment

    Various entertainment options are available on board.

  • Coffee/tea after lunch and dinner

    Coffee and tea are served after lunch and dinner.

  • Midnight snacks depending on the daily program

    Midnight snacks are available depending on the daily program.

  • Services of an experienced and Bilingual English/German tour guide

    Benefit from the services of an experienced and bilingual English/German tour guide.

  • All Passenger fees and Port taxes

    All passenger fees and port taxes are included.

What's Not Included

  • Items of personal nature, tips and gratuities

    Personal items, tips, and gratuities are not included.

  • Arrival and departure transfers

    Transfers to and from the port are not included.

  • Visa fees if applicable

    Visa fees, if applicable, are not included.

  • Items not mentioned as included

    Any items not specifically mentioned as included are excluded.

Mode of Transport

Travel in style as you embark on a scenic cruise along the Rhine, with embarkation in Cologne and disembarkation in Arnhem. Enjoy the convenience of onboard amenities and the freedom to explore various cities at your own pace.

Accommodation

Enjoy 7 nights of superior accommodation on a double sharing basis aboard a luxurious vessel, complete with full board meal plans, welcome and farewell receptions, a festive gala dinner, and onboard entertainment.

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Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the cruise?

    You will enjoy 7 nights of superior accommodation on a double sharing basis aboard a luxurious vessel. The accommodation includes full board meal plans, welcome and farewell receptions, a festive gala dinner, and onboard entertainment.

  • Are meals included in the cruise package?

    Yes, all meals are included while on board the cruise. This includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as coffee and tea after lunch and dinner, and midnight snacks depending on the daily program.

  • Is there any onboard entertainment available?

    Yes, various entertainment options are available on board the cruise.

  • Are there any optional tours available during the cruise?

    Yes, there are several optional tours available during the cruise, including city tours in Nijmegen, Rotterdam, Enkhuizen, and Amsterdam, as well as visits to the windmills in Schiedam and the Jenever Museum, and an excursion to Den Haag and Scheveningen.

  • What is the embarkation and disembarkation process like?

    Embarkation begins at 03:00 PM in Cologne, Germany, and disembarkation is from 08:00 AM in Cologne on the final day. Transfers to and from the port are not included.

  • Are there any special events during the cruise?

    Yes, there are welcome and farewell receptions hosted by the captain, as well as a special festive gala dinner during the cruise.

  • Is there a tour guide available during the cruise?

    Yes, you will benefit from the services of an experienced and bilingual English/German tour guide.

  • Are passenger fees and port taxes included in the cruise package?

    Yes, all passenger fees and port taxes are included in the cruise package.

  • What is the itinerary of the cruise?

    The cruise starts in Cologne, Germany, and ends in Arnhem, Netherlands. It includes stops in Nijmegen, Rotterdam, Enkhuizen, and Amsterdam, with various optional tours available at each location.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    Yes, but only in case it was previously agreed by both sides and arranged by us.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Our e-document package includes all local contact details, daily itinerary, airline e-ticket information, service vouchers, and travel tips which should be everything you require to go on your trip.

  • If I need one, who is responsible to obtain my visa?

    You are responsible for obtaining the proper travel documents for the destinations on your itinerary, including having a passport that is valid for at least 6 months before the date of departure and a visa if required. Please check the Visa section in the Know Before You Go document for the countries you will be visiting.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    No, not as standard. Solo travellers can book and occupy their own room for a supplement.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    We have been organizing unforgettable trips since 2001.

  • Can I arrange flights via Indus Travels, too?

    In some cases, yes. Indus Travels can provide flights from/to selected departure points in the USA. If you would like a quote inclusive of flights, please let us know and we'll be happy to check the details for you!

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    Changes to an existing reservation up to the Final Payment Date, whatever the cause, will incur a $100 per person amendment fee, potential loss of any supplier fees (such as non-refundable event tickets, park permits, and sea cruise reservations) plus any costs for replacement services. On/ after the Final Payment Date, the $100 change fee is no longer valid, instead cancellations terms apply.

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