From Amsterdam to Basel, embark on a cruise rich in history and authenticity. Discover historic monuments through cities such as Haarlem or Colmar and its Unterlinden museum. You can take a stroll to the Arnhem Open Air Museum, which reveals a 100-year-old story.
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MS Symphonie
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The symphony, the most important musical composition, is in perfect harmony with this superb Premium ship to which it gave its name. The MS Symphonie offers cruise itineraries on the Rhine and the Danube, romantic rivers par excellence.
Explore the day-by-day breakdown of your journey through Rhine.
Day 1
Amsterdam
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. We'll enjoy dinner on board.
Day 2
Amsterdam
This morning, join us for the optional excursions proposed:CLASSIC:Amsterdam by canal boatDISCOVERY: Bike tour of Amsterdam in search of its most secret and unique locations.In the afternoon, join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Visit the Keukenhof Gardens(1)(only on pre-booking before departure). Outside the opening dates of the park, guided tour of Haarlem.We'll return on board in Amsterdam. Our ship will cruise to Nijmegen.
Day 3
Nijmegen
In the morning, optional excursion AUTHENTIC / EXPERIENCE: the Arnhem Open-Air Museum. Departure by coach in the company of our entertainment team for the Dutch Open-Air Museum in Arnhem. Some 80 authentic farmhouses, mills, workshops, houses, a school, barns and a church evoke the architecture and life of yesteryear in the provinces of the Netherlands. Inside each building, the typical furnishings and demonstrations (various crafts) make the visit particularly interesting. You'll discover the beautiful timber-framed buildings of Limburg or the farms of Gelderland, but the most charming corner is that of the Zaan region, with its green-painted wooden houses and gracefully decorated gables.Return on board in Xanten.Afternoon sailing to Cologne. Arrival in the evening. Evening entertainment on board.
Day 4
Cologne / Königswinter / Koblenz
Join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Guided tour of Cologne. Return on board to Koenigswinter.Our cruise will then continue along the Rhine to Koblenz. In the evening, enjoy a stroll to see the famous Deutsches Eck.
Day 5
Koblenz / Mainz
Well cruise to Mainz in the early morning, traveling through the magnificent Rhine Valley.Optional excursion proposed:Mainz and its Cathedral(7). Accompanied by your guides, set off to discover the majestic Mainz Cathedral, one of the most important religious buildings in Germany. Founded in 975, this thousand-year-old cathedral dominates the historic heart of the city and bears witness to more than a thousand years of history, art, and architecture. You will admire its impressive silhouette with its characteristic towers, as well as its rich architectural features, reflecting the various styles that have shaped its evolution over the centuries. The visit will continue with a walk through the surrounding streets of the old town, allowing you to enjoy the authentic atmosphere that surrounds this emblematic monument of Mainz.Join us for an evening of dancing in the lounge. Our ship will begin to cruise to Strasbourg.
Day 6
Strasbourg
We'll arrive in Strasbourg in the afternoon. Optional excursion for both packages: Boat tour of Strasbourg and a visit to its cathedral (6) (only on pre-booking before departure).We'll return on board after our tour and cruise to Breisach. Tonight's our gala dinner and evening.
Day 7
Breisach
In the morning, discover the city by your own.(5)This afternoon, join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Guided tour of Colmar and the Unterlinden Museum(3).Afterwards, we'll cruise to Basel. Enjoy an evening of entertainment.
Day 8
Basel
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.
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From Amsterdam to Basel: The Treasures of the Celebrated Rhine River (port-to-port cruise)