Tour Description

Great Solo Traveller Prices – Standard Ship: Single Supplement from $1,998

CroisiCruise: AMB_PP

12 Days

From Amsterdam to Nuremberg, explore the northern canals by cruising the Elbe and the Havel. Discover Amsterdam and its famous UNESCO World Heritage Canals before diving into the heart of charming Dutch cities. In Germany, you will have the option to visit the Meyer Werft shipyard before exploring Bremen, the oldest maritime city in the country. Discover Hanover, Magdeburg or Potsdam, cities that will make you appreciate the fascinating heritage of Germany. Your cruise will end in Berlin.

THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE

Gala dinner and evening : Welcome cocktail
All meals included : Refined European cuisine, with table service for lunch & dinner
Drinks included : With meals
Open bar : Including Cocktails, Mocktails, Regional wines, Beer, Spirits & Soft drinks (excluding premium list)
Free Wi-Fi in lounge and bar
Headsets included for excursions
Official welcome from the captain and crew
Onboard activities
Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
All port fees included
Prepaid Classic Sightseeing package

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

An enticing mixture of nature and culture on an exceptional cruise
Discover:
- Amsterdam
- Volendam, famous fishing village
- Bremen, the oldest maritime city in Germany
- Hanover, capital of Lower Saxony
- Madgeburg, Hanseatic town
- Potsdam and the gardens of the Sanssoucis Palace
- Berlin, emblematic capital
- Charlottenburg Palace

Itinerary
Important Information

Day 1: Amsterdam (or surroundings)(2)

Passengers are welcome to board the ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabin, you will be introduced to the crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner. Free evening in Amsterdam.

(2) The Port of Amsterdam may unexpectedly decide to change the mooring places for cruise ships. In case of modification, an alternative will be set up as close as possible to the city of Amsterdam.

Day 2: Amsterdam (or surroundings) (2) – Hoorn – Lemmer

This morning join the excursion proposed: Tour of Amsterdam. Return to the ship for lunch.

This afternoon, join the excursion proposed to Volendam and the Zaanse Schans. Return on board in Hoorn and depart towards Lemmer. You will cross the Marken Lake and the IJsselmeer before reaching Lemmer in the evening. Evening entertainment on board.

Day 3: Lemmer – Herbrum

A day of navigation through Holland, the land of water. Between canals and lakes, you will travel through Friesland, a typical Dutch region with its lush plains, a land of farms and lakes that lives apart with its language, identity, and traditions. Here, the rhythm of life seems to be outside of time. Arrival in the late afternoon at the Delfzijl lock, the gateway to the North Sea and the River Ems. Many activities on board. Overnight stop at Herbrum. Enjoy an evening of entertainment.

Day 4: Herbrum – Oldenburg

Departure early in the morning for navigation towards the Bollinger lock. Join the excursion proposed: Tour of the Meyer Werft shipyard. Return on board and cruise along the Küsten Canal.

This afternoon, transfer to Oldenburg. Free time for a short walk in Oldenburg, a university town and former residence of the Grand Duchy of Oldenburg. Wander through the historic streets of the city, where you’ll see, among other things, a majestic red brick building, the Elisabeth-Anna Palace, the former residence of a ducal family, particularly striking for its original appearance. Return on board in Oldenburg.

Day 5: Oldenburg – Bremen

Join the proposed tour of the oldest maritime city in Germany, Bremen. Return on board. This evening there will be some free time to explore the city on your own.

Day 6: Bremen – Nienburg – Minden

Begin to cruise early in the morning for Nienburg. Upon arrival, you can ask to be transferred to the “red town”: don’t miss the magnificent Weser-Renaissance town hall. During this time, the boat will sail to Stolzenau. Once back on board, you will cruise to Minden.

Day 7: Minden – Hanover – Wolfsburg or Ruhen

Early this morning begin to cruise for Anderten.

In the afternoon join a tour of the city. The capital of Lower Saxony, Hanover is one of the main economic centers in Germany. Return on board and continue to cruise to Wolfsburg. Tonight is your gala dinner and evening.

Day 8: Wolfsburg or Ruhen – Magdebourg – Genthin – Wusterwitz

Spend the morning cruising. This afternoon, join a tour of Magdeburg, situated midway on the Elbe River and the historic Roman Roads. During this time, the ship will continue its course for Magdeburg where you will board it for dinner. There will be some free time this evening to explore the city on your own. Return on board and continue navigation towards Wusterwitz.

Day 9: Wusterwitz – Potsdam

Begin to cruise early in the morning for Brandenburg. Leave by coach for a excursion to Potsdam and the gardens of the Sanssouci Palace. During this time, the boat will continue its course for Potsdam where you will board it again. Enjoy an evening of dancing.

Day 10: Potsdam – Berlin

Your ship will leave for Berlin Spandau. Join an excursion to Berlin, once the iconic representation of a world divided in two blocks. Dinner on board.

Day 11: Berlin

Join a visit to the Charlottenburg Palace. The afternoon is free in Berlin.

Day 12: Berlin

One last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking. End of our services.

INCLUSIONS:

Your cruise from dinner on the first day to breakfast on the final day
Onboard drinks included (except for drinks from the special lists)
Accommodation in double-occupancy cabin with shower in private bathroom
Entertainment
The assistance of the onboard host/hostess
Welcome cocktail
Gala evening
Repatriation insurance
All port fees
Prepaid classic sightseeing package

EXCLUSIONS:

Drinks from the special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers
Cancellation and baggage insurance
Transfers
Personal expenses

For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary if necessary.
The Port of Amsterdam may unexpectedly decide to change the mooring places for cruise ships. In case of modification, an alternative will be set up as close as possible to the city of Amsterdam.

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$ 5448pp ^*