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Swiss Alps to the North Sea

Cruise on the Rhine River from Basel to Amsterdam, and cruise through Belgian and Dutch Waterways

This unique cruise combines the majestic beauty of the Rhine with the quaint charm of the Belgian and Dutch canals. You will love the friendly atmosphere and deluxe comfort of the River Princess.

Starting in cosmopolitan Basel, you will enjoy an unforgettable cruise down the Rhine. Included shore excursions to the most interesting and charming towns and villages add to the pleasure - and to the value!

On special wine theme cruises, sample the refined and noble Rieslings of the Rheingau and the earthy wines of Alsace. Enjoy tastings in several local wineries and special lectures on ship.

Extend and spend additional time in delightful Amsterdam.

Your holiday includes:

  • Roundtrip flight to Europe (to Basel and from Amsterdam)
  • 11-Day (10 nights) cruise in an outside cabin
  • All meals aboard ship
  • 10 guided shore excursions
  • Services of a Cruise Manager throughout your cruise
  • All transfers for passengers on tour operated flights only

Included shore excursions:

  • Basel - City tour
  • Strasbourg - City tour
  • Mannheim - Excursion to Heidelberg
  • Rüdesheim - Mini-train to Siegfried’s Music Museum and guided tour
  • Cologne - Cathedral visit
  • Arnhem - Kröller-Müller Museum
  • Brugge - City tour and canal cruise
  • Brussels - City tour and countryside
  • Dordrecht - Kinderdijk windmills
  • Amsterdam - Canal cruise and city tour
Day 1  Wed USA - Basel
Board your trans-Atlantic flight to Switzerland.
Day 2  Thu Basel
Arrive in Basel and transfer to the River Princess docked on the Rhine in the center of the city. Embarkation begins at 4pm. This evening, enjoy your welcome aboard dinner.
Day 3  Fri Basel
Morning tour of this cosmopolitan city straddling the Swiss, French and German borders. After lunch, you might like to join an optional excursion to the beautiful city of Lucerne, surrounded by the towering peaks of the Swiss Alps. This evening, the River Princess departs on her journey down the Rhine.
Day 4  Sat Strasbourg - Mannheim
Sightseeing this morning in Strasbourg. Both German and French influences make this a particularly charming city. This afternoon, relax on the sun deck and enjoy the passing scenery, with Germany on the right and France on the left. Just after dinner, arrive in Mannheim where the ship will overnight.
Day 5  Sun Heidelberg - Mainz - Rüdesheim
Depart for a guided tour of Heidelberg, the oldest university town in Germany, famous for its romantic scenery. Rejoin the ship in Mainz and continue to the little wine village of Rüdesheim. Tour the town and visit the unique Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. Return to the ship via the Drosselgasse, a narrow alley lined with wine taverns and restaurants. After dinner, you might like to return to sample the local vintage.
Day 6  Mon Rhine Gorge - Lorelei - Cologne
This morning, cruise the most beautiful and famous part of the Rhine River. See castle after castle and the infamous Lorelei Rock. Continue down the Rhine to Cologne, passing quaint villages and the city of Bonn. In Cologne, visit the spectacular Gothic cathedral.
Day 7  Tue Arnhem
This afternoon's tour is to the world famous Kröller-Müller Museum, known for its paintings by van Gogh and his important contemporaries. The museum is situated in Holland's largest national park, and has a lovely outdoor sculpture garden. This evening your cruise continues to Antwerp.
Day 8  Wed Antwerp - Brugge
From Antwerp, depart by motorcoach to the romantic city of Brugge, the capital of Flanders. This charming city is one of the best-preserved examples of northern Renaissance architecture in Europe. After a walking tour of the historic city center, take a canal cruise for a different perspective. This afternoon, explore some of the sights of Antwerp on your own.
Day 9  Thu Antwerp - Brussels
On this morning's tour of the Belgian capital, you will see the beautiful Grand Place with its rich and ornate buildings, and the famous statue "Manneken Pis". You will also pass by the headquarters of NATO, the EEC and the Atomium. Cruise to Dordrecht.
Day 10  Fri Dordrecht - Amsterdam
Depart by coach for a short drive to Kinderdijk to see the famous windmills - 19 of them, built between 1722 and 1761. These fascinating and picturesque windmills are kept in working order, and one is open for visitors. Return to Dordrecht for a guided walk through one of South Holland's oldest cities. Until the 18th century, Dordrecht was the wealthiest trading town and port in the Netherlands. At lunchtime, the ship departs and enters the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal, arriving in the Dutch capital after dinner.
Day 11  Sat Amsterdam
Enjoy a morning city tour that includes a visit to the beautiful Amsterdam flower market and a cruise through the historic canals. The afternoon is free to explore on your own.
Day 12  Sun Amsterdam - USA
Your delightful holiday comes to an end as you disembark and fly home

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 




River Princess
 With the introduction of the River Princess in 2001, This Tour sets new standards for river cruising in Europe and with the launch of her sister ships - the River Empress in 2002, and the River Countess and River Duchess in 2003 - the River Princess is part of the most luxurious and modern fleet in Europe.

You are welcomed aboard through an impressive two-story lobby. The Europa (Main) Lounge, with its panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, is a floating showcase for the ever-changing scenery. The Panorama restaurant offers elegant dining in one luxurious seating. The glass-sheltered Sky Lounge offers a comfortable view of the passing landscape. Join us aboard the dazzling River Princess and experience the comfort and luxury that have been created just for you

River Countess
The River Countess joins the  fleet in March 2003. A sister ship to the magnificent River Empress, she will again raise the standard of river cruising in Europe and make this fleet the most luxurious and most modern in Europe.

Step aboard into the spectacular two-story lobby, and feel the warmth and elegance that have been created just for you. The Europa (Main) Lounge has panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, a dance floor, and bar. The beautiful Panorama restaurant offers elegant dining in one luxurious seating, with astonishing views on all sides. Sail this inaugural season aboard the River Countess, the ship of your dreams, part of the most luxurious fleet in Europe.



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