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AMSTERDAM – COLOGNE – BONN – KOENIGSWINTER – MAINZ – STRASBOURG - BREISACH - BASEL
The Rhine as a Legacy: Art, History, and Heritage. Discovering Europe’s Geniuses and Masterpieces
Follow the course of the Rhine on a lively and flavorful journey during this unique cruise between iconic cities and river landscapes, enriched with cultural activities and gourmet pleasures on board. This itinerary from Amsterdam to Basel takes you on a discovery of cities steeped in history, through the art and architecture that have shaped this region. At each stop, the local atmosphere unfolds: Amsterdam with the Rijksmuseum and a cruise along the Dutch canals, Cologne and its Gothic cathedral, as well as Bonn and its Beethoven Museum. Onboard lectures enhance these discoveries, from Beethoven to the Dutch Golden Age. The journey continues with Drachenburg Castle, Mainz and its Gutenberg Museum, Strasbourg and its must-see landmarks, as well as the Cité du Train in Mulhouse. On board, enjoy cultural games focused on nature, history, and heritage, along with a gourmet moment featuring a demonstration of how to assemble a Black Forest cake.
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
CroisiEurope 50th Anniversary Gala Evening: anniversary dinner followed by a dance party
THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE
Dive into railway history and its legendary locomotives at the Cité du Train in Mulhouse
Embarkation.
Crew introduction and welcome cocktail.
Morning optional excursion: Guided audio tour of the Rijksmuseum and a boat ride along Amsterdam’s canals.
Afternoon : Sailing towards Cologne.
Onboard lecture: The Dutch Golden Age – art, commerce, and innovation.
Morning: Sailing towards Cologne.
Onboard lecture: The Castles of the Rhine, an Open-Air Heritage.
Optional excursion: Visit of the Gothic Cologne Cathedral(3).
Evening: Ballroom dance night with classical music.
Morning optional excursion: Guided tour of the Beethoven Museum.
Afternoon optional excursion: Drachenburg Castle.
Evening: Ballroom dance onboard.
Overnight sailing: towards Mainz.
Morning: Sailing towards Mainz.
Onboard lecture: Beethoven, the Dutch Masters, and Gutenberg – three geniuses who changed Europe.
Afternoon optional excursion: Mainz and its Cathedral(4).
Continue sailing towards Strasbourg.
Evening: Ballroom dance onboard.
Morning: Sailing towards Strasbourg.
Activity: Demonstration of Black Forest cake preparation.
Afternoon optional excursion: Strasbourg – the Historical Museum and the Cathedral.
Return by coach to the river station.
Overnight sailing: towards Breisach.
Early morning arrival: Vieux-Brisach.
Optional excursion: Visit the Cité du Train in Mulhouse.
Afternoon: Sailing towards Basel.
Onboard lecture: The Rhine and the Black Forest: Between Nature, History and Legends.
Evening: Gala dinner.
Disembarkation.
For navigational safety reasons, the company and the captain are the only authorized persons who can modify the cruise itinerary.
(1) Optional excursions (available only by pre-booking).
(2) The Port of Amsterdam may unexpectedly change the berthing locations of cruise ships. In such cases, an alternative will be arranged as close as possible to the city of Amsterdam.
(3) Subject to religious services.The cathedral treasury is closed during the carnival, as well as on New Year’s Day, 10 November, 11November, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and 31 December.
(4) Subject to religious services or celebrations.
Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation.
Valid information for year 2026