Visit Holland and Belgium: Amsterdam, Brussels
Winding through the romantic Rhine Valley, discover authentic Holland and Belgium on a river cruise. You will be enchanted by the many UNESCO World Heritage Sites to discover. These include Amsterdam’s canal ring, which provides a stunning backdrop to the historical center of the legendary capital of Netherlands. You will also discover Belgium's capital city of Brussels, with its wealth of unmissable typically European heritage sites like the Grand Place, its central square. Succomb to the quaint charms of Bruges - the capital and largest city of Belgium's north-western province of West Flanders – which, like Amsterdam and many other canal-based northern European cities, is often called "The Venice of the North". Its tiny streets, canals and typical houses also make it one of Europe's treasures.
A cruise along the Rhine river passes sloping vineyards, ancient castles and the mythical Lorelei rock, taking you to quintessential Europe, all the way through Germany and along its tributaries to a unique discovery of Holland, ending on the Ijsselmeer, the Netherlands' inland sea. Dive into quintessential Netherlands with the fields of flowers of the Keukenhof – the finest spring gardens in the world - windmills, Alkmaar's historic cheese markets, the numerous canal cities, and much more! You will also be able to sample Belgium’s famous traditional produce: mussels, beer, chocolate and waffles.
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.
AMSTERDAM - NIJMEGEN - COLOGNE - KOBLENZ - MAINZ - STRASBOURG - BREISACH - BASEL
From Amsterdam to Basel, embark on a cruise rich in history and authenticity. Discover historic monuments through cities such as Haarlem or Colmar and its Unterlinden museum. You can take a stroll to the Arnhem Open Air Museum, which reveals a 100-year-old story.
HALLE - STREPY-THIEU - MONS - PÉRONNES-LEZ-ANTOING - OUDENAARDE - GHENT
Belgium has a dense network of waterways crossing Flanders and Wallonia from east to west and north to south. Join us for a gentle cruise focusing on the good things in life. With the abundance of cultural riches concentrated on the canal banks, you'll discover the characteristic cities, exciting sites, and unique flavors only Belgium can offer. Indulge in local specialties such as chocolate, beer, wine, and other delicacies. Discover Ghent, Bruges, Oudenaarde, Mons, and Brussels. Enjoy a visit to the Château de Beloeil—nicknamed the Belgian Versailles—and the award-winning Chant d’Éole vineyard and wine cellar.
GHENT - OUDENAARDE - PERONNES-LEZ-ANTOING - MONS - STREPY-THIEU - HALLE
Belgium has a dense network of waterways crossing Flanders and Wallonia from east to west and north to south. Join us for a gentle cruise focusing on the good things in life. With the abundance of cultural riches concentrated on the canal banks, you'll discover the characteristic cities, exciting sites, and unique flavors only Belgium can offer. Indulge in local specialties such as chocolate, beer, wine, and other delicacies. Discover Ghent, Bruges, Oudenaarde, Mons, and Brussels. Enjoy a visit to the Château de Beloeil—nicknamed the Belgian Versailles—and the award-winning Chant d’Éole vineyard and wine cellar.
AMSTERDAM - NIJMEGEN - COLOGNE - RÜDESHEIM - Heidelberg(1) - MANNHEIM - STRASBOURG - MAINZ - FRANKFURT - MILTENBERG - WERTHEIM - WURTZBURG - SCHWEINFURT - NURENBERG - REGENSBURG - PASSAU - VIENNA
Discover delightful stops along three emblematic European rivers—the Rhine, Main, and Danube. We have chosen excursions at each port of call with care. You'll see Amsterdam and its majestic Dutch Golden Age buildings, the romantic Rhine Valley with its fairytale-like landscape and a castle on every hill, picturesque villages and verdant vineyards, and Frankfurt and its skyscrapers. Further along during this romantic cruise, the medieval cities of Würzburg, Rothenburg, and Nuremberg will win you over with their particular charm. Dive into Regensburg's fascinating 2,000-year-old history. Lastly, Vienna, the imperial city with extravagant baroque architecture, awaits you!