Cruise
AMSTERDAM - XANTEN - DÜSSELDORF - COLOGNE - KÖNIGSWINTER - KOBLENZ - MAINZ - WORMS - STRASBOURG - BASEL - CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE - LYON - TOURNON - ARLES - AVIGNON
Let yourself be tempted by this charming cruise along two mythical rivers, the Rhine and the Rhone. From the Netherlands via France to Germany, you will enjoy 11 unforgettable days. Visit Amsterdam with its charming winding little canals creating an idyllic setting, and Mainz with its cosmopolitan atmosphere. Discover also Lyon and Arles, two UNESCO World Heritage cities willing to retale their history through pleasant walks or bike rides.
THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE
- All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar
- Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail
- Free Wi-Fi in lounge and bar
- Headsets are included for excursions
- Official welcome from the captain and crew
- Onboard activities
- Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
- All port fees included
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
- The combination of history, tradition and culture, a passionate encounter
- Visit the hidden treasures in Holland, Germany and France
- Historic sites, charming towns, the wonderful flavours of the products from the regions - so much pleasure to share during a cruise
- Discover(1):
- Secret and unique locations in Amsterdam
- Haarlem, picturesque Dutch town
- Mainz and the German vineyards
- Strasbourg, European capital
- Besançon
- Lyon and its peculiar "traboules"
- Avignon and the Papal Palace with its private apartments
Route
AMSTERDAM
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Tour Amsterdam on board a canal boat.
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Join us for the optional excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Guided tour of Amsterdam and the diamond district.
DISCOVERY: Bike tour of Amsterdam to explore and learn about all the must-see and out-of-the-way sites in the city.
This afternoon, join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Guided tour of Haarlem.
We'll return on board in Amsterdam. Our ship will cruise through the night.
EMMERICH-AM-RHEIN - XANTEN - DÜSSELDORF
This morning, join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Guided tour of the open-air museum in Arnhem. Enjoy some brief time on your own before we return on board in Xanten. This afternoon will be spent cruising. Enjoy an evening of entertainment.
See moreDUSSELDORF - COLOGNE - KÖNIGSWINTER - KOBLENZ
This morning will be spent cruising. Join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Guided tour of Cologne (coach transfer towards Königswinter). The afternoon will be spent cruising to Cologne, reaching it early this evening. After dinner, we'll go for a stroll towards the "Deutsches Eck".
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This morning will be spent cruising towards Mainz. Join us on the optional excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Guided tour of Mainz and the Gutenberg Museum (closed on Mondays - return-trip by coach to Worms).
DISCOVERY: Touring the Rhineland vineyards leaving from Mainz.
Our ship will cruise to Strasbourg through the night.
STRASBOURG - BASEL
This morning, join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Guided tour of Strasbourg to discover the most beautiful sites of the European capital. The afternoon will be spent sailing to Basel. Tonight is our gala dinner and evening.
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We'll disembark in Basel and travel by coach to Besançon, a charming city renowned for its architecture and history. After lunch, we will go for a walking tour to discover its many historical landmarks. We'll then continue on to Chalon-Sur-Saône and board our ship at 5:30 p.m. We'll start cruising towards Lyon. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Our ship will cruise through the night.
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Join us for the optional excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Guided tour of Lyon where you'll discover its famous "traboules", types of passageways that are typical of the city.
DISCOVERY: Bike ride through the main monuments and districts of Lyon followed by a tasting of local products in the heart of the old town.
The afternoon will be spent cruising. After dinner, join us for an evening of dancing.
TOURNON - ARLES
Join us this morning on an optional excursion for both packages: Guided tour of Tournon. We'll visit the imposing Castle-Museum of Tournon-sur-Rhône and conclude our visit with a tasting of regional products and wines*.
This afternoon will be spent cruising to Arles. Enjoy an evening of entertainment. Our ship will cruise through the night.
ARLES - AVIGNON
This morning, join us for the optional excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Guided tour of Arles, a highly cultural city rich with vestiges of the Roman Empire.
DISCOVERY: Hike in the Alpilles Mountains to the village of Baux-de-Provence.
We'll cruise towards Avignon. This afternoon, join us for the optional excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Guided tour of Avignon and the Papal Palace.
DISCOVERY: Hike along the pont du Gard and visit to the museum.
Tonight is our gala dinner and evening.
AVIGNON
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.
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Dates & Prices
Sales
- Child discount (2-9 years) : - 20%
Formalities
Valid national identity card or passport required. Non-EU nationals are advised to consult their embassy or consulate.
Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day - onboard drinks included (except for drinks from our special lists) - double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom - assistance from our onboard multi-lingual host/hostess - welcome cocktail - gala dinner - onboard entertainment - travel assistance and repatriation insurance - all port fees - coach transfer from Basel to Chalon-sur-Saône - guided tour of Besançon - lunch on Day 7 (excluding drinks).
Drinks from our special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers - optional excursions (must be reserved and paid for on board or at travel agency) - cancellation and baggage insurance - transfers/travel to and from departure/arrival points - personal expenses.
Ships
Several ships available for this cruise
Please note: For the safety of our passengers, the captain and crew of the boat may decide to modify the navigational itinerary. On board the ship, the suite is only available during the Rhine section of the cruise.
(1) Optional excursions.
*Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation.