Holland and the romantic Rhine valley (port-to-port cruise)

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1 Holland and the romantic Rhine valley (port-to-port cruise) From Amsterdam to Strasbourg, we'll sail along the Rhine and discover the world's largest flower garden at the Hoge Veluwe Nature Park(4), not forgetting the Kröller Müller Museum(4), home to Van Gogh's second largest collection. Enjoy a perfectly combined cruise between nature and culture. Your program : AST_PP Number of days : 7 Strasbourg - AMSTERDAM - COLOGNE - RÜDESHEIM - HEIDELBERG - MANNHEIM - STRASBOURG CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Cruise along the majestic Rhine from Amsterdam to Strasbourg Explore unique flavors and traditions Discover(1): The distinctive architecture of Amsterdam by bus or by bike Delightful scents and springtime colors at the Keukenhof floral gardens(2) Bike ride through the stunning De Hoge Veluwe National Park(4) Charming Rüdesheim and its Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments Heidelberg, typical German town The distinctive architecture of Amsterdam by bus or by bike Delightful scents and springtime colors at the Keukenhof floral gardens(2) Bike ride through the stunning De Hoge Veluwe National Park(4) Charming Rüdesheim and its Museum of Edition AST_PP 1 / 5

2 Strasbourg - AMSTERDAM - COLOGNE - RÜDESHEIM - HEIDELBERG - MANNHEIM - STRASBOURG Day 1 : Strasbourg - AMSTERDAM Possibility of a transfer by coach(5) from Strasbourg to Amsterdam (for an extra fee). Passengers are welcome to board the ship in Amsterdam at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Canal boat tour of enchanting Amsterdam at night. Day 2 : AMSTERDAM Join us for the optional excursions proposed: CLASSIC: Guided tour of Amsterdam in the historic heart of this beautiful capital city. DISCOVERY: Bike tour of Amsterdam. You'll be able to explore and learn about all the must-see and outof-the-way sites. In the afternoon, join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Visit the Keukenhof Gardens(2). Outside the opening dates of the park, excursion to Volendam and the Zaanse Schans. The evening is free to do as you please. Our ship will cruise to Nijmegen through the night. Day 3 : NIJMEGEN - KREFELD(3) Join us for the optional excursions proposed: CLASSIC: Visit to the Kröller Müller museum(4). DISCOVERY: Enjoy a great bike ride through the De Hoge Veluwe National Park(4). Day 4 : KREFELD - COLOGNE - KOENIGSWINTER The morning will be spent cruising. The afternoon is free to do as you please, or take a tour of the old sections of Cologne. Day 5 : KOENIGSWINTER - RÜDESHEIM Our ship will cruise during the morning. When we arrive in Rüdesheim, join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Depart by tourist train and stop at a wine tasting cellar, followed by a visit to the Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments. Day 6 : RÜDESHEIM - MANNHEIM Our ship will cruise during the morning. Join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Visit of Heidelberg. Tonight is our gala dinner and evening. Day 7 : STRASBOURG Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services. This offer includes : Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day - onboard drinks included (except for drinks from our special lists) - double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom - assistance from our onboard multi-lingual host/hostess - welcome cocktail - gala dinner - onboard entertainment - travel assistance and repatriation insurance - all port fees. Edition AST_PP 2 / 5

3 This offer does not include : Drinks from our special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers - cancellation and baggage insurance - optional excursions (must be reserved and paid for on board or at travel agency) - coach transfer on D1 - transfers/travel to and from departure/arrival points - personal expenses. Approaches pre and post boarding : Port-to-port cruise, no transfers included. Transfer by coach(5) Strasbourg/Amsterdam on D1 available for an extra fee. Requirements : Valid national identity card or passport required. Non-EU nationals are advised to consult their embassy or consulate. Mentions : For navigational safety reasons, the company and the captain are the only authorized persons who can modify the cruise itinerary. (1) Optional excursions. (2) Open from March 21st to May 19th, (3) Depending on available mooring, the stopover at Krefeld can be replaced with a stopover at Duisburg. (4) Except on Mondays: optional visit of the Dutch open-air museum in Arnhem. (5) Transfer guaranteed for a minimum of 15 guests. Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation. Edition AST_PP 3 / 5

4 Excursions Day : 1 AMSTERDAM BY NIGHT ON RIVERBOAT (Optional) Duration 01h30 Classic Evening Day : 2 6 Excursion (s) VOLENDAM - ZAANSE-SCHANS (Optional) AMSTERDAM BY BICYCLE (Optional) Duration 03h00 Discovery Morning AMSTERDAM - DIAMOND PRODUCER (Optional) Duration 04h00 Classic Morning KEUKENHOF (Optional) VOLENDAM - ZAANSE-SCHANS (Optional) KEUKENHOF (Optional) Edition AST_PP 4 / 5

5 Day : 3 3 Excursion (s) KROLLER MULLER MUSEUM (Optional) Duration 03h30 Classic Morning ARNHEM MUSEUM VISIT (Optional) Duration 05h30 Classic Morning PARK HOGE WELUVE WITH BIKE (Optional) Duration 03h00 Discovery Morning Day : 5 EXCURSION IN RUDESHEIM - TOURISTIC TRAIN - WINE TASTING - MUSIC MUSEUM (Optional) Duration 02h30 Classic Afternoon Day : 6 VISIT OF HEIDELBERG AND ITS CASTLE (Optional) Duration 04h30 Classic Afternoon Edition AST_PP 5 / 5