INCLUDED: Accommodation  in outside cabins, 3 guided visits as per itinerary, full board from dinner on the first day to breakfast on the last, drinks with onboard meals (draft beer, house wine, soft drinks, water, coffee/tea), welcome drink (limited hours), afternoon tea with pastries or midnight snack, coffee station, live music, welcome and farewell cocktail (1 drink included), Captain’s Dinner,  medical assistance insurance, luggage handling on board.

NOT INCLUDED: Optional excursions package, drinks not mentioned, individual transfers, flights, trip cancellation insurance, gratuities (€70 per person/cruise), Wi-Fi, port and tourist taxes (€75 per person/cruise), laundry service, minibar.

DAY 1  COLOGNE
Boarding from 4:00 PM. Welcome cocktail. Free time in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay on board.

DAY 2  ROTTERDAM

Full board on board. At midday, we will arrive in the modern metropolis of Rotterdam. This Dutch city is renowned for its outstanding architecture and vibrant cultural scene. It offers a wide range of museums, including two of the most important in the Netherlands: the Boijmans Van Beuningen and the Kunsthal. A guided city tour is included. The afternoon is free for you to explore the city's fantastic tourist attractions at your own pace. Overnight stay on board.

DAY 3 ANTWERP

Full board on board. Today we wake up in Antwerp, the largest city in Flanders. The city is famous for its fashion, cuisine, and of course for the paintings of Rubens, the most influential painter of Belgium. Antwerp is also known as the world capital of diamonds. Our guided tour will cover the most important points of interest in the historic city center. Don’t miss trying another gem of Antwerp, Koninck beer served in a traditional Bolleke glass. Overnight on board.

DAY 4  AMSTERDAM

Full board on board. In the morning, our ship arrives in Amsterdam (docking at Zaandam/Haarlem/Coenhaven). The city's canals, along with its world-famous museums and historic landmarks, make Amsterdam one of the most romantic and beautiful cities in Europe. Guided tour of the Dutch capital. Free time in the afternoon. Overnight stop in the city. Overnight on board.

DAY 5  HOORN/ ENKHUIZEN

Full board on board. Today we wake up in Hoorn, a historic port city located on the shores of the Markermeer and an important trading center of the Netherlands during the Dutch Golden Age (1602–1702). In Hoorn’s historic center, numerous traces of this past can still be admired, including the Statencollege, the Waag, the Hoofdtoren, the Oosterkerk, the Bossuhuizen, the Oosterpoort, the Mariatoren, the Burgerweeshuis, the Statenlogement, the Botermarkt, and the Kerkplein.

At midday, we will set sail for Enkhuizen, arriving after lunch. Enkhuizen was a major port in the 17th century and one of the key locations used by the Dutch East India Company (VOC) and the West India Company for their voyages and trade, before Amsterdam became the main commercial hub. There is much to see and do in Enkhuizen: the old city walls with their iconic Koepoort gates, the Drommedaris tower, the historic DeLibrije library, the Zuiderzee ethnographic museum, and the "Spuihuisje" sluice house, among others. Overnight stop in the city. Overnight on board.

DAY 6  KAMPEN / DEVENTER

Full board on board. In the morning, our ship arrives in Kampen, an ancient city that is practically an open-air museum. The magnificent banks of the River IJssel, the City Bridge with its golden wheels, the impressive gates, and the historic center with hundreds of monuments invite you to get lost in its charm. Free morning.

By dinnertime, we will arrive in Deventer, a hidden gem of the Netherlands. Deventer’s old town is a visual delight—historic gabled houses, old shop signs, and hidden courtyards can be found everywhere. Deventer flourished between the 11th and 15th centuries as part of the powerful Hanseatic League, back when Amsterdam was still an insignificant village. In fact, Deventer was one of the richest cities in the Netherlands at that time. Traces of this prosperity can still be seen throughout the city. It’s hard to believe that only 2,500 of the city’s 11,000 houses survived the bombings of World War II. Free time in the afternoon. Overnight on board.

DAY 7 NIJMEGEN

Full board on board. We will arrive in this remarkable city during breakfast. Nijmegen, the oldest city in the Netherlands, proudly showcases its rich history dating back to Roman times, evidenced by well-preserved archaeological sites and monuments. With its impressive St. Stevenskerk and the Valkhof Museum, Nijmegen offers visitors a glimpse into its medieval past, while the Waalbrug bridge connects the city with panoramic views over the River Waal. Cultural diversity comes to life in places like the Museumpark Orientalis, where visitors can explore authentic recreations of Middle Eastern landscapes and buildings. In addition to its historical significance, Nijmegen offers green spaces such as Het Goffertpark and Hunnerpark, providing locals and tourists alike with peaceful areas to relax and enjoy nature. Afternoon of navigation. Enjoy the unforgettable scenery of the Rhine from the Sun Deck. In the evening, the Captain’s Dinner will take place. Overnight on board.

DAY 8  COLOGNE