BERLIN - POTSDAM - BRANDENBURG - MAGDEBURG - WOLFSBURG - ANDERTEN - MINDEN - NIENBURG - HOYA - BREMEN - OLDENBURG - PAPENBURG - GRONINGEN - AMSTERDAM(2) - NIJMEGEN - COLOGNE - RÜDESHEIM - MANNHEIM - Heidelberg(1) - STRASBOURG
Cruise the northern canals from Berlin to Amsterdam, along the Elbe and Havel rivers. You'll discover the history of Berlin, with its prestigious castles and tormented past, before exploring Potsdam, Magdeburg and Bremen, all cities that will make you appreciate the eclecticism of Germany's heritage. The Meyer Werft shipyard will open its doors to you before sailing into the heart of the Netherlands. Your cruise continues along the Rhine and the famous Romantic Rhine Valley. Between Amsterdam and Strasbourg, the Rhine reveals itself at every port of call. Enjoy a multi-faceted cruise between nature and culture.
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE
The Charlottenburg Palace(1)
Passengers are welcome to board the ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabin, enjoy a welcome cocktail with the crew before dinner. We'll remain in port overnight.
Join us for an optional tour of the city of Berlin which was long divided, illustrating the division of the world into two blocks. We'll return to the ship for lunch. Enjoy a free afternoon in Berlin. Dinner will be served on board.
We'll leave for the optional excursion to Charlottenburg Castle. Our ship will then depart for Potsdam, which we will reach at the beginning of the afternoon. When we arrive, we'll set off on an optional excursion to Potsdam and the gardens of Sanssouci Palace. We'll return back on board at the end of the afternoon and continue to cruise in the direction of Brandenburg.
The ship will begin to cruise early in the morning for Burg. Join us for an optional tour of Magdeburg, situated midway on the Elbe River and the historic Roman Roads. Its cathedral is one of the most important of Gothic-style edifices in Europe. During this time, the boat will sail to Magdeburg, where we will board it at the end of the afternoon. Enjoy some free time this evening to explore the city on your own.
We'll begin to cruise early this morning for Calvoerde. Join us for an optional visit to the Autostadt, a combination automotive theme park and museum with separate buildings for each VW brand. During this time, the boat will sail to Wolfsburg, where we will board it at the end of the afternoon. The ship will leave for Anderten.
Our ship will depart early for Hanover, arriving at the beginning of the morning. We'll then set off on an optional excursion to Hanover. The capital of Lower Saxony, Hanover is one of the main economic centers in Germany. During this time, the boat will continue its course for Minden. We'll board it again and continue to cruise to Nienburg. Our ship will cruise through the rest of the day.
Optional transfer for the free tour of the "Red Town” which has a magnificent town hall from the Weser Renaissance. During this time, the ship will continue its course for Hoya, where we will board it once again. We'll spend the afternoon cruising to Bremen.
Join us for an optional tour of Bremen (walking tour), the oldest maritime city in Germany and the second largest trading port in Germany after Hamburg. We'll then return on board and depart for Oldenburg. Enjoy a stroll in the city before we board our ship again and begin to cruise towards Dörpen which we will reach during the night.
We'll begin to cruise early in the morning for Papenburg. Join us for an optional tour of the Meyer Werft shipyard. We'll return on board and leave for Groningen.
We'll begin to cruise early in the morning, spending the day cruising to Amsterdam(2). Tonight is our gala dinner and evening.
In the morning, join us for an optional tour of the city of Amsterdam. In the afternoon, free time.
Enjoy lunch and time on your own in Amsterdam(2) today. Passengers are welcome to board the ship at 6:00 p.m. Enjoy a welcome cocktail with the crew before dinner. The evening is free to do as you please.
The morning is free to do as you please.
In the afternoon, join us on an optional excursion: excursion to Volendam and the Zaanse Schans.
We'll cruise to Nijmegen.
Join us for the optional excursion: Visit of the Dutch Open Air Museum of Arnhem.
The morning will be spent cruising. This afternoon, join us for the optional excursion: Guided walking tour of Cologne.
Our ship will cruise during the morning. When we arrive in Rüdesheim, join us on the optional excursions proposed: Depart by tourist train and stop at a wine tasting cellar, followed by a visit to the Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments.
In the night, cruising towards Mannheim.
Our ship will cruise during the morning. Join us on an optional excursion: Visit of Heidelberg. Tonight is our gala dinner and evening.
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.
For navigational safety reasons, the company and the captain are the only authorized persons who can modify the cruise itinerary.
(1) Optional excursions.
(2 ) The Port of Amsterdam may unexpectedly decide to change the mooring places for cruise ships. In case of modification, an alternative will be set up as close as possible to the city of Amsterdam.
Alcohol can be dangerous to your health. Please drink in moderation.