DISCOVERY EXCURSIONS PACKAGE
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Included in tour package
- Brussels
- The Hague and its hidden courtyards
- Amsterdam and its diamond merchants
- Volendam and Zaanse Schans
- Amsterdam by night
- Amsterdam by bike(1)
- The Keukenhof Floral Gardens(2)
- Biking through the de Hoge Veluwe national park(1)(3)
- Rüdesheim : wine tasting and Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments
- Heidelberg and its castle (outdoor)
- Frankfurt and Main Tower
- Wurtzburg
- Rothenburg
- Nuremberg
- Regensburg
(1) Attention: children are under the responsibility of their parents and must be autonomous by bike.
(2) The Keukenhof Gardens are open from March to May. Outside the opening dates of the gardens, free time in Amsterdam.
(3) Except on Mondays: optional visit of the Dutch open-air museum in Arnhem.
Cruises
This shore excursion is available for one or several cruises
From Brussels to Vienna through Belgium, the Netherlands, the Romantic Rhine, the Main and the Danube (port-to-port cruise)
BRUSSELS - ANTWERP - ROTTERDAM - AMSTERDAM - COLOGNE - RÜDESHEIM - Heidelberg - MANNHEIM - STRASBOURG - MAINZ - FRANKFURT - WURZBURG - NUREMBERG - REGENSBURG - PASSAU - VIENNA
From Brussels to Vienna via Amsterdam and Cologne, cruise through Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany in search of their hidden treasures. Discover the breath-taking beauty of Brussels, the Belgian capital, and the many international organizations at The Hague. Travel to the heart of iconic places such as Volendam, a former fishing village on the Ijsselmeer, and Zaanse Schans. Enjoy a perfectly combined cruise between nature and culture.
Shore Excursions
The Hague and its hidden courtyards
We'll leave by coach for The Hague, the seat of the Dutch parliament and one of the most beautiful cities in the country. The Hague is also known as the "Royal City by the Sea,” since the Royal Family enjoys the location for many of th...
Amsterdam by night
Departure on foot from the ship in the company of our hostess to reach the riverboat dockside where we'll start our guided tour with commentary. We will pass the Port of Amsterdam, made famous by the beloved Jacques Brel song. We'll glide fur...
Excursion to Volendam and Zaanse-Schans
We'll leave by coach with our guide for Volendam, a charming village that has preserved its character for over six centuries thanks to the tough vitality of its fishermen. We'll then visit a cheese factory in the area to discover how the famo...
Visit of the Dutch Open Air Museum of Arnhem
Departure from Nijmegen by coach in the company of your hostess for the Dutch Open Air Museum in Arnhem, which is located in a beautiful wooded park (44 ha). Some 80 authentic farms, windmills, workshops, houses, barns, a church and a school provide...
Guided tour of Regensburg
Regensburg saw its political and economic heyday in the 12th and 13th centuries when it was located at a crossroads between major trade routes and became a Free Imperial City in 1245 until other great Bavarian cities were preferred. This poorly indus...
Guided tour of Brussels and touring a chocolate factory
Our visit of the Belgian capital will begin with a panoramic tour to see the famous monuments such as the Royal Palace of Laeken and the Atomium, a building originally constructed for the 1958 Brussels World Fair. We'll then head for the city cen...
Amsterdam by bike
You'll leave on foot to head to the bike rental office. This guided bike tour will last about 2.5 hours, and you'll be able to explore and learn about all the must-see and out-of-the-way sites in Amsterdam. Enjoy some free time at the Flower...
Excursion to the Keukenhof Gardens
Departure by coach in the company of your hostess towards Keukenhof. Upon arrival, your hostess will give you an entry ticket that will allow you to stroll freely inside this beautiful flower garden extending on 32 hectares (79 acres). You'll be...
Biking through the De Hoge Veluwe National Park
Enjoy a great bike ride through the De Hoge Veluwe National Park, home to diverse forests, shifting sands, red deer, wild boars, and mouflons. Set out on a pleasurable tour of this magnificent natural reserve. PLEASE NOTE This is an unguided tour...
Guided tour of Heidelberg and its castle (outdoor)
We'll leave from Mannheim by coach and head towards Heidelberg. This cosmopolitan, friendly, and vibrant city is made up of 15 distinct neighborhoods and is particularly attractive to families, students, business people, and researchers. Its high...
Frankfurt - "Mainhattan" and the Main Tower
Frankfurt is the largest financial center in continental Europe, earning it the nickname "Mainhatten." During a panoramic tour of the city, you'll be able to admire the huge skyscrapers housing the headquarters of many international ban...
Guided tour of Würzburg
Departure by coach in the company of your hostess to the center of Würzburg. Our tour will start with a visit to the Würzburg Residence (or Residenz), former palace of the Prince-Bishops of Würzburg. Construction was commissioned by P...
Guided tour of Rothenburg
Departure by coach in the company of your hostess for the charming town of Rothenburg. Located along the "Romantic Road", this town has kept its Renaissance layout virtually intact as it has not undergone any changes since the Thirty Years&...
Amsterdam and diamond producer
We’ll leave by coach for a guided tour of the city. Amsterdam is one of the most unique and extraordinary cities in the world. From its romantic canals to its world-renowned museums and historical significance, it’s a city that never ceas...
Rüdesheim : wine tasting* and visit of the Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments
You will start the visit with a tour and commentary of the Rüdesheim vineyards by mini-train, during which you will discover the famous vineyards already cultivated in the Roman period. During this tour, the history of winemaking in the region w...
Guided tour of Nuremberg
Join us for a guided tour of Nuremberg by coach. We'll enjoy a panoramic visit of the monuments found outside of the city's medieval walls, including the Nuremberg Palace of Justice, the Nazi Documentation Centre and Party Rally Grounds, the...