Tulip Time Strasbourg - Amsterdam itinerary
March - April 15
Day 1 : Strasbourg (Embarkation)
Boarding in Strasbourg between 6:00pm and 7:00pm. Time to settle comfortably in your cabins before meeting the crew during a welcome cocktail reception. Dinner on board before setting off on a guided river boat tour (optional) of the old city. Return to the ship before it departs towards the lock in Iffezheim.
Day 2 : Iffezhein – Rudesheim – Koblenz
Early morning start and breakfast on board, cruising along the Rhine past famous towns as Speyer, Worms, Nierstein, Maintz and Wiesbaden before stopping off for two hours in Rudesheim. The cruise then continues on towards Coblenz., passing the legendary Lorelei Rock, along the most beautiful stretch of the Rhine, where romantic castles nestle high up in the lush vineyards that run along along the river banks. We arrive in Coblenz around 8:00pm. Overnight stop.
Day 3 : Koblenz – Cologne – Dusseldorf
On our cruise between Coblenz and Dusseldorf, we will sail past Bonn before arriving in Cologne. Take advantage of a 2 hour stop to visit the town with your escort before we head off once again towards Dusseldorf for dinner and a gala evening.
Day 4 : Dusseldorf – Amsterdam
Cruising along the Rhine up to Amsterdam, crossing the border in Emmerich then on to Utrecht, reaching Amsterdam late afternoon. Dinner on board before spending the evening on a canal cruise to see the city landmarks (optional). Overnight stop.
Day 5 : Amsterdam
After breakfast, spend the morningtouring Amsterdam (optional) and its diamond merchants. The Dutch capital is indeed a truly delightful city with a rich and fascinating past, offering its visitors a striking contrast between traditional Dutch architecture and other more unusual landmarks such as the Red Light District. Return to the ship for lunch. The afternoon is devoted to an excursion to Keukenhof gardens (optional – open from 18 March to 16 May). Back for dinner on board before enjoying a free evening or ask to be dropped off in the centre of Amsterdam (optional) for a walk around the Red Light District. Overnight stop.
Day 6 : Amsterdam (Disembarkation)
Breakfast before disembarking. End of the cruise.
Strasbourg - Amsterdam Itinerary
April 16 - September
Day 1 : Strasbourg (Embarkation)
Boarding in Strasbourg between 6:00 and 7:00pm. Time to settle comfortably in your cabins before meeting the crew during a welcome cocktail reception. Dinner on board before setting off on a guided river boat tour (optional) of the old city. Return to the ship before it departs towards the lock in Iffezheim.
Day 2 : Strasbourg – Rudesheim
Breakfast during the cruise. We will sail up, the charming village of Rudesheim - passing in front of many cities such as Speyer and its famous cathedral, the impressive port facilities in Ludwigshafen and Mannheim, worms (old Episcopal city), Mainz (capital of Rhineland Palatinate). Lunch on board. Arrive in Rudesheim to 16HR. Disembarkation. Free time or optional excursion to the museum of music and tour train. Dinner on board. Free evening in the famous world famous Drosselgasse.
Day 3 : Rudesheim – Cologne – Dusseldorf
Departure of the boat from Rudesheim and cruise the most beautiful part of the romantic Rhine. You will see many castles located on the famous vineyards and the famous rock of the Lorelei. Lunch on board. We will pass the cities of Koblenz, Bonn and sail up to Cologne. Enjoy a 2-hour stop Cologne (exploring the city together with our host). After the stop, continue up in Dusseldorf. Gala in the evening. Overnight stopover.
Day 4: Dusseldorf – Amsterdam
Cruising along the Rhine up to Amsterdam, crossing the border in Emmerich then on to Utrecht, reaching Amsterdam late afternoon. Dinner on board before spending the evening on a canal cruise to see the city landmarks (optional). Overnight stop.
Day 5 : Amsterdam
After breakfast, spend the morning touring Amsterdam (optional) and its diamond merchants. The Dutch capital is indeed a truly delightful city with a rich and fascinating past, offering its visitors a striking contrast between traditional Dutch architecture and other more unusual landmarks such as the Red Light District. Return to the ship for lunch. The afternoon will be devoted to an optional tour of Volendam and Zaanse Schans. Back for dinner on board before enjoying a free evening or ask to be dropped off in the centre of Amsterdam (optional) for a walk around the Red Light District. Overnight stop.
Day 6 : Amsterdam (Disembarkation)
Breakfast on board before disembarking (at 09.00am). End of the cruise.
Note:
Please check with us regarding availability of English excursions.
Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
Fuel surcharges are additional per person. Please call to inquire.
2012 Departure Dates
Program Start Date
Cabin Rates are per passenger in $USD
3 deck ships
Lower Deck Cabin w/ picture window - 2 twin beds
Middle Deck Cabin w/ picture window - 2 twin beds
Upper Deck Cabin w/ picture window - 2 twin beds
Lower Deck Cabin - w/ picture window Single
Middle Deck Cabin - w/ picture window Single
Upper Deck Cabin - w/ picture windowSingle
From Strasbourg
1-Apr-12
Beethoven
$933
$1,020
$1,044
$1,238
$1,324
$1,348
4-Apr-12
L'Europe
$933
$1,020
$1,044
$1,238
$1,324
$1,348
15-Apr-12
L' Europe
$933
$1,020
$1,044
$1,238
$1,324
$1,348
19-Apr-12
Tomi Ungerer
$933
$1,020
$1,044
$1,238
$1,324
$1,348
4-May-12
Tomi Ungerer
$1,069
$1,156
$1,180
$1,374
$1,460
$1,484
19-Aug-12
Tomi Ungerer
$1,035
$1,122
$1,146
$1,340
$1,426
$1,450
24-Sep-12
Tomi Ungerer
$1,069
$1,156
$1,180
$1,374
$1,460
$1,484
Fuel surcharges are additional per person. Please call to inquire.
Prices Include:
Full board cruise from dinner of the first day to the breakfast on the last day • The drinks (water, wine, beer, fruit juices and one coffee) during the meals on board only • Accommodations in a double occupancy cabin with shower and toilet • Welcome drink • Onboard entertainment • The Captain's Evening • The assistance of our hostess on board • Port taxes
Prices Do Not Include:
Individual arrival and departure • The drinks served in the bar, those on the wine list and the drinks at meals served during excursions or transfers • Travel insurance • The optional excursions • Fuel surcharges • Personal expenses
*For reasons of navigation and passenger safety, the operator and the Captain of the ship reserve the right to modify the itinerary of the cruise.
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