Switzerland, Amsterdam & Rhine River Cruise through Germany
Zurich, Basel, Strasbourg, Cologne, Mainz, Breisach, Dusseldorf, Amsterdam
Activities
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Lindt Chocolate Tour
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Mt. Pilatus Golden Circle tour
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6-night River Cruise on the Rhine River
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Colmar
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Unterlinden Museum
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Mainz
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Gutenberg Museum
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Koblenz
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Enjoy views of the Black Forest
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Seven Hills
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Gothic Cathedral
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Old Town
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Farina Fragrance Museum
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Netherlands Open-Air Museum
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Panoramic Tour of Amsterdam
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De Gooyer (Tallest Windmill in the Netherlands)
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Floating Flower Market
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Keukenhof Gardens
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Rijksmuseum
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Anne Frank House
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and Much More!
Inclusions
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Round-Trip Airfare from Salt Lake City
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Airport Transfers
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Accommodations
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6 night cruise on PREMIUM river ship (CroisiEurope MS Symphonie)
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All meals while on the ship, breakfasts other days
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Delight in the convenience of drinks included with your meals and at the bar.
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Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard
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Headsets for Excursions
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Onboard Activities from CULTURAL SHOWS to LIVE MUSIC performances
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Excursions listed on itinerary
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Transportation
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Tour Leader
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All port fees included
Price
$4,999
per person (double occupancy)
+$499 per person for upgrade to Upper Deck Cabin
(lower deck has large windows, upper deck has a French Balcony - windows that slide open with bars for safety)
* No Single Occupancy Available
Fine Print
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Tour deposit and final payment are non-refundable and non-transferable once paid. No exceptions.
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We recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect from unforeseen cancellations.
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Full payment due 130 days before the trip and must be paid by check.
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You must be able to walk without any problems; tour is not wheelchair accessible.
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Passports are required. They must be valid 6 months after the final date of your trip, and have at least 4 blank pages.​
September 23
Depart the United States!
September 24
Welcome to Amsterdam! Transfer to the hotel. A bus will be available to drop you off in Amsterdam to explore, & enjoy restaurants (set time coming back to the hotel or you can transfer back by taxi on your own dime if you want to return a different time)
September 25
Today you will enjoy a visit to the iconic Rijksmuseum followed by a tour of the Anne Frank House. Next, transfer to your river boat to begin your cruise!
September 26
Today while still in Amsterdam, enjoy a city tour! Next is a visit to Haarlem. Board the cruise ship again and cruise to Nijmegen.
September 27
The journey continues with a visit to the Netherlands Open-Air Museum in Arnhem. This national museum focuses on the everyday life of Dutch people throughout history and includes old homes, farms, and factories
from different regions. You can explore the attractions at your own pace or take authentic trams. Return on board to Xanten with an afternoon sailing to Dusseldorf. Enjoy evening entertainment.
September 28
This morning you arrive in Cologne. After arriving in Cologne, you will have a guided tour of this historical crossroads of Europe, visiting the immense Gothic cathedral—the tallest twin-spire church in the world and the most visited landmark in Germany—and strolling through the Old Town past the famous Farina Fragrance Museum.
September 29
This morning you will cruise to Mainz in the early morning, traveling through the magnificent Rhine Valley. Today you will enjoy a guided tour of Mainz and the Gutenberg Museum.
September 30
This morning you will continue sailing to Strasbourg with an arrival in the afternoon. This afternoon enjoy a boat tour of Strasbourg which has a striking mix of architecture that includes a broad range of traditional structures
next to bold modern designs. Tonight the boat will cruise to Breisach and we will enjoy our festive gala evening!
October 1
Today's activities will include an afternoon guided tour of Colmar and the Unterlinden Museum. Colmar is a colorful city bursting with Alsatian charm, and you’ll spend time in the romantic Little Venice neighborhood before visiting the museum, which spans 7,000 years of history from prehistoric times to modern art. The most regarded masterpiece in its
collection is the polyptych by artists Niclaus of Haguenau and Grünewald. Dinner and evening entertainment will follow back on the ship.
October 2
Welcome to Basel! Today, you will drive to Lucerne this morning. We start first with the Golden Circle Tour of Mt. Pilatus, the most popular day excursion from Lucerne. Experience the beauty and scenery of the area as you travel by boat, cable car, and train! Next, visit the Lindt Chocolate Factory in Zurich!
October 3
Today you fly home to the United States and arrive back on the same day. Thank you for traveling with us!